AppleInsider Podcast

Apple has reported better than expected earnings -- you were worried there for a minute -- while Apple Intelligence is finally out in beta. And maybe you should be worried about a new device, the Friend.Contact your hosts@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailMike Wuerthele on emailSponsored by:BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/appleinsider today to get 10% off your first month with the online therapy serviceOracle: Take a free test drive of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure at oracle.com/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:How to use Reduce Interruptions on iOS 18 and what it doesApple Intelligence vs Grammarly — AI powered text tool showdownHow to read the Apple Intelligence Report in iOS 18.1Apple admits to using Google Tensor hardware to train Apple Intelligence - so?Apple brings back dark black for the iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro lineup rumored to get Wi-Fi 7, just one year after the last upgradeOhio residents can now add driver's license, state ID to the iPhone Wallet appMacBook Air M3 review three months later: The best Mac for nearly everyoneApple Arcade developers say working with Apple is like being in an 'abusive relationship'Twitter for Mac leaves the Mac App Store, but iPad X is still usable I’m wondering how anyone even noticed the Mac app was gone.Google Maps and Waze get new route guidance and alertsEpic's Tim Sweeney ludicrously calls Apple's 'Find My' a privacy hazard for thieves Go on, let rip, short of getting yourself suedFriend is the creepy and dystopian iPhone accessory that might just workApple Vision Pro gestures may spread to the iPhone, iPad, and MacSupport the show:Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (01:05) - Apple earnings. (06:30) - Apple Intelligence (25:04) - Google hardware and Apple Intelligence (27:09) - Apple Vision Pro (28:37) - New iPhones (34:30) - Wi-Fi 7 (36:21) - Ohio state ID (38:19) - You've got a friend (41:53) - Find my is bad (45:02) - Twitter for Mac (46:31) - Touch screen Macs ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Twenty years of rumors about an Apple Ring have to lead somewhere soon, and in the meantime, we have more betas to try, and more iPhone 17 rumors to explore.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailMalcolm Owen on TwitterSponsored by:Notion: Try out the incredible power of Notion AI today! For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you visit: notion.com/appleinsider1Password: Check out the new 1Password Extended Access Management security solution at 1password.com/product/xamOracle: Take a free test drive of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure at oracle.com/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:How the Apple Ring will blow all the other smart ring manufacturers out of the wateriPhone 17 cameras may get variable aperture for better bokehiPhone 17 again said to kill off plus size in favor of iPhone slimApple has reportedly dropped Qualcomm modems on two 2025 iPhonesMicrosoft Copilot is fairly relaxed about trademark useGoogle gives up on Chrome plan to ditch third-party cookiesParty's over: Apple tries to shrink costs of Apple TV+ productionsLook out MapQuest, Apple Maps debuts on the web in betaHow to use the new 'Search Here' feature in Apple Maps with iOS 18Apple seeds fourth developer betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2How to use iPhone Mirroring in iOS 18 and macOS SequoiaNearly every Apple service involved in Paris Olympics coverageAndroid switchers boost iPhone Sales — but not for the iPhone 15Apple Intelligence may get ability to create Apple Music playlist artElephants and big waves are subjects of inbound Immersive Video releasesApple TV+ seeks more movie licenses from Hollywood studiosSupport the show:Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro and Apple Vision Pro (07:37) - Apple Ring. (16:45) - AI problems with Copilot (35:24) - Cookies (38:31) - Phone rumors (41:43) - Sport something (43:22) - Betas (48:19) - AppleInsider+ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Now that the public betas are out, even more people are customizing their iPhones, iPads, and to an extent, their Macs. Plus as app developers start exploiting Apple's new features, Apple is looking to expand its ads with famous chumbox advertiser Taboola.Contact your hosts@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/appleinsider and download the app to sign-up for FREE. Find doctors and specialists that take your insurance and even book appointments online!Fastmail: Try Fastmail free for 30 days and get 10% off your first year at fastmail.com/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:iOS 18 review: expansive customization with a pinch of AImacOS Sequoia beta review: yet again small but welcome changesGlobal iPhone shipments are rising, but Apple is losing share to Chinese rivalsApple's India business surges by 33% as iPhone sales growApple Intelligence to drive upgrade cycles for iPhone and iPadNew rumor backs up claim of a rose-colored iPhone 16 ProApple stock overtakes Microsoft on increased AI expectationsiPhone 15 struggles in sales but older models pick up the slackStream Deck will be compatible with iPad very soonHands on with new iPad magnetic charging stands with huge Prime Day discountsTinyPod transforms your Apple Watch into a mock iPodHitchcock-style flying camera ad promotes Safari's privacy protectionsPhone encryption debate will reignite over attempted Trump assassinationApple News ads may get much worse with new Taboola dealDelta 1.6 classic game emulator now available for iPadIs Apple finally serious about gaming after its latest push?Those Games turns crappy mobile game ads into actually good puzzlesThe WizardSupport the show:Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (01:49) - Steve Jobs (08:18) - Betas (16:01) - iOS 18 app icons (26:07) - Underdogs (41:59) - Unlocking iPhones (51:57) - Ads in Apple News (01:12:18) - AppleInsider+ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Apple Watch redesign rumors are on again, off again, while iOS 16 beta keeps improving, and Samsung is not looking very original this week, on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:ExpressVPN: Visit expressvpn/aipodcast for three months off a one-year plan on the VPN that keeps your data safe while not slowing down your Macs, iPhones, or iPads.Links from the Show:Ad agency reuses TUAW domain in stupid SEO playApple Watch Series 10 - All the screen, size, and band rumorsApple Watch Series 10 & Ultra 3 will be faster, but not an anniversary redesignAdvanced Apple Watch health monitoring features are hitting some roadblocksApple is ramping up for a big iPhone 16 sales boost thanks to Apple IntelligenceiPhone 16 fast charging could get a 40W boostiPhone 16 Pro again rumored to get Tetraprism zoom lensSamsung's Galaxy Ring is out, but it won't be a problem for the Apple RingiOS 18 beta 3 brings dark mode to all icons — kind ofApple Intelligence is inching closer to beta testingApple probably isn't taking a seat on OpenAI's board after allSiri improved with Apple Intelligence won't roll out until 2025Latest tvOS 18 beta lockscreen find points to long-rumored Apple home hubApple's Home Hub may be more than just a HomePod with a screenApple's next big thing could be a home robotWorkplace thriller 'Severance' returns to Apple TV+ in early 2025Brad Pitt's 'F1' Apple Original film speeds to theaters in summer 2025How the BBC used the iPhone in hundreds of locations to cover the UK electionTry out Safari's new Highlights on Wes's reviewSupport the show:Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (10:10) - Apple Watch (17:36) - Samsung (26:39) - Apple owns its whole stack (36:08) - iPhone 16 (40:57) - Beta limits (46:23) - Apple Intelligence (48:07) - Home device (57:02) - Siri (57:57) - Apple TV+ shows ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

As the original HomePods officially become vintage items, Apple is said to be readying even more new iPads. Plus iOS 18 and iPhone 16 are old news, it's time to talk about 2025's releases.Contact your hosts@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Notion: Try out the incredible power of Notion AI today! For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you visit: notion.com/appleinsiderFastmail: Try Fastmail free for 30 days and get 10% off your first year at fastmail.com/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:Apple Intelligence may be coming to Vision Pro — but not soonApple is already working on iOS 19, iPadOS 19, macOS 16, and moreApple is expecting big iPhone 16 sales, based on chip ordersAll iPhone 16 models said to be powered by A18 chipsApple's entire iPad lineup for the next year may have just been leakedVulnerabilities found in Swift repository left millions of iPhone apps exposedChatGPT for Mac app logged queries in an unencrypted file before getting caughtApple adds HomePod, AirPods to the 'vintage products' listSupport the show:Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (04:20) - Apple's silly season (06:44) - AI (24:26) - Rumors of iOS and iPhone (35:18) - HomePods and obsolence (36:28) - New iPads (01:05:34) - iPhone photography ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The Beats Pill speaker has returned to the delight of its fans, Final Cut Camera is out for the first time and winning fans, plus RCS messaging is in beta -- and may just earn Apple a new audience.Contact your hosts@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Notion: Try out the incredible power of Notion AI today! For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you visit: notion.com/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:Apple Intelligence & iPhone mirroring aren't coming to EU because of the DMAApple's Core Technology Fee at the center of EU's first DMA violation investigationApple's second wave of fall update betas adds iPhone Mirroring SharePlay in Apple Music gets more shareable in iPadOS 18Final Cut Pro updates for iPad and Mac are now availableHow Apple's software engineering teams manage and test new operating system features ahead of launchUS AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile users overseas hit by major outageWhy AAA games promoted by Apple flop in the App StoreBeats Pill review: Premium, but worth the moneyPill People are backApple and Meta iOS 18 AI chatbot integration discussions ended long agoApple Intelligence & Private Cloud Compute are Apple's answer to generative AISiri is superpowered with Apple IntelligenceChatGPT coming to iOS 18 for free later in 2024Apple Intelligence - what Macs, iPads, and iPhones are requiredGenmoji will allow custom AI-created emojis in iOS 18, and might resurrect MemojiApple's Image Playground is a new system-wide AI-powered image generation toolTim Cook spills the beans on Apple Intelligence's use of OpenAI, and AI hallucinationsApple is paying OpenAI with exposure, not cashSupport the show:Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (00:22) - Betas (13:16) - Final Cut Camera (27:24) - RCS and the future of Apple (30:20) - Gaming (47:00) - Beats Pill (53:24) - Apple Intelligence ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's still only in beta, and there still isn't any sign of Apple Intelligence, but after more than week with iOS 18, there's a lot of good and a little bad to say.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/appleinsider and download the app to sign-up for FREE. Find doctors and specialists that take your insurance and even book appointments online!Links from the show:Special WWDC Edition: Interviewing MacPaw's Oleksandr Kosovan on the AppleInsider PodcastiOS 18 is here to help with Apple Intelligence, Messages improvements & moreApple's Journal app is getting new features in iOS 18, but it's still not on iPadSiri is superpowered with Apple IntelligenceApple Intelligence impresses now, and it's still very earlyIs Apple Intelligence artificial?Shortcuts are easier to make and more productive with iOS 18 redesignNot all new Apple Intelligence features will be available in the fallApple Vision Pro sequel stalls as work on cheaper consumer headset continuesEU has very serious issues with Apple, says competition chiefApple Pay Later is getting killed in favor of third-party loan integrationSupport the show:Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (01:44) - iOS 18 (14:40) - Photos redesign (29:48) - Journal (53:06) - Some Apple Intelligence ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Oleksandr Kosovan, founder of MacPaw and owner of the world's best Apple museum, shares his insights from WWDC. He discusses the excitement and challenges of attending the event, emphasizing the importance of ongoing communication with Apple engineers. The conversation shifts to Apple's AI advancements, highlighting innovation alongside user privacy. Kosovan also reflects on the significance of branding within the Apple ecosystem and shares his deep admiration for Apple’s design philosophy, blending aesthetics and functionality.

At last we know everything about Apple's AI moves -- or at least at lot more than we did. Looking at how it will impact the apps we rely on, here's what Apple Intelligence is going to mean for us all.Contact your hosts@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonWes Hilliard on emailAppleInsider is sponsored by:Fastmail: Try Fastmail free for 30 days and get 10% off your first year at fastmail.com/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:'Apple Intelligence' at the core of next-gen Apple hardware, servicesSiri is reborn in iOS 18 — everything Apple's voice assistant will be able to do -- our last second leak on SiriWhy AI gadgets and wearables won't replace smartphones anytime soonDon't install Apple's new betas — let others risk their devicesvisionOS 2.0 gets big upgrades with photo 3D processing, multiple 4K Mac screens & moreiOS 18 with improved customization announced at WWDCAirPods software update will let you refuse a telemarker's call by shaking your headmacOS Sequoia brings iPhone remote control and Passwords apptvOS 18 & homePod OS thankfully processes dialog better & borrows Amazon's Xray featurewatchOS 11 introduces improved health tracking & Smart Stack widgetsiPadOS 18 gets Math Notes, your own handwriting, and a CalculatorSherlocked by Sequoia: What apps Apple may have killed in macOS and iOS 18Apple Intelligence & Private Cloud Compute are Apple's answer to generative AISiri is superpowered with Apple IntelligenceChatGPT coming to iOS 18 for free later in 2024Apple Intelligence - what Macs, iPads, and iPhones are requiredNo, your Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro aren't getting Apple IntelligenceGenmoji will allow custom AI-created emojis in iOS 18, and might resurrect MemojiApple's Image Playground is a new system-wide AI-powered image generation toolElon Musk's latest anti-Apple tirade is about a ChatGPT feature that doesn't existApple paying OpenAI with exposure, not moneySupport the show:Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (01:42) - Betas (06:00) - visionOS (17:34) - Apple Inteligence (28:38) - WWDC Standouts (38:44) - AI Works (42:38) - iPadOS (50:34) - Handwriting (52:40) - tvOS (57:30) - watchOS (59:54) - macOS (01:07:40) - iOS

Explore the latest WWDC announcements, Apple Intelligence, and generative AI. Learn about iOS 18 improvements, iPhone remote control, and new Passwords app. Get insights on CleanMyiPhone, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and more exciting updates