AppleInsider Podcast

• Apple Vision Pro, iOS 26, and Google isn't saving Siri, on the AppleInsider Podcast

  In the week we've had the iOS 26.1 update, it's time to look forward to iOS 26.2, plus the review is in for the M5 Apple Vision Pro, and it's claimed that Apple is replacing Siri with Google Gemini. As if, 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 BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Claude by Anthropic: Get 50% off your first three months of Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsiderNordStellar: go to nordstellar.com/appleinsider by December 10, 2025, and use coupon code blackfriday20 to get a 20% discountUdacity: For 40% off your order, head to Udacity.com/APPLEINSIDER and use code APPLEINSIDERLinks from the Show:New in iOS 26.2: Liquid Glass, News, Podcasts, and Sleep Score changesApple may pay $1B per year to use Google Gemini in SiriApple Vision Pro with M5 review: a chip can't fix developer relationsExpect more Apple Immersive Video thanks to streamlined production processM5 Apple Vision Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy XR: Processing power vs. AIApple Creator Studio referenced in iOS 26.2 beta 1, but meaning is unclearApple slices its logo for new Apple One brandingApple TV's rebrand introduces a new logo and a signature soundForget Liquid Glass, Apple TV's new logo was shot with actual glass Support 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.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected] (00:00) - Intro (00:53) - iOS 26.1 (04:56) - iOS 26.2 (17:46) - Siri and Google Gemini (38:43) - M5 Apple Vision Pro (54:20) - Apple Vision Pro versus Samsung Galaxy XR (58:24) - Apple Creator Studio (01:08:36) - Apple TV ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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• New Affinity app, OLED iPad mini, and ads in Apple Maps, on the AppleInsider Podcast

  Affinity users can now un-cross their fingers as the fate of these apps has been revealed, as has Apple's latest earnings report, while looking ahead we can anticipate an iPad mini with an OLED screen -- but also adverts in Apple Maps.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.comNordStellar: go to nordstellar.com/appleinsider and use coupon code appleinsider-10 to get a 10% discountLinks from the Show:How much faster is M5 versus M4?iPhone 17, tariffs, and more: What to expect from Apple's Q4 2025 financialsOLED iPad mini, MacBook Air, iPad Air are in the worksiPhone 18 Pro variable aperture camera rumor surfaces once againiPad Pro rumored to get iPhone 17 Pro vapor chamber cooling in early 2027Ads likely coming to Apple Maps in 2026Tantalizing clue hints at Pixelmator Pro and more coming to iPad soonWhen an ex weaponizes Family Sharing — and how little you can doApple touches $4 trillion market value after surge in iPhone 17 salesApple joins advisory board for 'The Game Awards'Support 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.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected] (00:00) - Intro (03:03) - Earnings (06:10) - Affinity (11:59) - Pixelmator Pro and more for iPad (19:10) - iPad volume buttons (22:26) - OLED and waterproof iPad mini (39:32) - Project Bongo (45:34) - iPhone 18 Pro variable aperture (52:10) - Apple Maps ads (01:03:04) - More Affniity (01:04:12) - Games Awards (01:07:38) - Family Sharing gone wrong ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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• Apple Vision Pro, iPad Pro, and external SSDs on a budget, on the AppleInsider Podcast

  There's still more to find out about the M5 updates to the Apple Vision Pro and iPad Pro, plus so many rumors about the future of the iPhone -- and also just why we are able to update the storage on certain Macs.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailMike Wuerthele on emailSponsored by:Square: To learn more, go support your favorite neighborhood spot and see what Square has been up toin your neck of the woods. And then if you have extra time, check out square.com/go/appleinsider.Claude by Anthropic: Get 50% off your first three months of Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsiderNordStellar: go to nordstellar.com/appleinsider and use coupon code appleinsider-10 to get a 10% discountLinks from the Show:How much faster is M5 versus M4?After the iPhone Fold, expect bezel-free & flip models in 2027 and 2028Relax - Apple tweaking production numbers on new iPhone models is normalDeep production cutbacks again rumored to hit iPhone Air supply chainWells Fargo hikes AAPL target to $290 on high AI expectationsiPhone 17 demand continues to beat analyst expectationsNew Apple Vision Pro developer strap moves data 40x faster than beforeNew Apple Vision Pro with M5 doubles refresh rate of Mac Virtual DisplayHow to make your own external SSD: Boost your Mac's storage cheaplyJon Prosser pushes back after reports claim he ignored Apple lawsuitJudges seems sympathetic to Apple in App Store appeal hearingFolding iPad release may have been delayed until 2029Anniversary iPhone 20 rumored to launch months earlier than expectediPhone 18 A20 chip will cost TSMC a lot more to makeGM ridiculously thinks that not offering CarPlay in future cars is 'Jobsian'Support 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.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected] (00:00) - Intro (01:08) - iPhone Air is doomed (10:45) - Analysts and the iPhone 17 (14:41) - Economical SSD (26:35) - Games and the Apple Vision Pro developer strap (38:35) - Mac on Apple Vision Pro (44:37) - M5 iPad Pro (46:57) - Jon Prosser (51:32) - Pink/Orange (54:35) - Foldable iPad and future iPhones ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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• M5 MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro, on the AppleInsider Podcast

  Apple has released three new devices with the M5 processor, but very few other changes. The new MacBook Pro, Apple Vision Pro, and iPad Pro are all better than their predecessors -- and they are at the same price -- but the question is whether or not they are worth upgrading to.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Private Internet Access: get 83% off Private Internet Access's VPN with four months free at PIAVPN.com/AppleInsiderCleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/AppleInsiderPodcastSurfshark: go to https://surfshark.com/appleinsider or use code appleinsider at checkout to get4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!Links from the Show:How much faster is M5 versus M4?Apple Vision Pro gets spec bump to M5 for enhanced spatial computingYou can't trade-in Apple Vision Pro for a new one - yetApple Vision Pro Dual Knit Band and more accessories hit Apple StoreLakers fans will get court-side seats with Apple Vision ProNew iPad Pro arrives with M5 speed, Wi-Fi 7, and Apple's C1X modemiPad Pro M5 vs M4 iPad Pro: Where Apple's best tablet got updated14-inch M5 MacBook Pro is here without Pro and Max versionsM5 MacBook Pro vs M4 MacBook Pro: Incremental but welcome upgradeSVP Eddy Cue talks Apple TV, hints at subscriber numbers, & dropping the +Apple TV ditch of 'plus' just adds to Apple's video branding confusionApple TV+ loses the Plus in Apple's quietest rebranding exercise everRumored Apple Home Hub tablet to be made in Vietnam, cost $350Health+ could debut in 2026 as Apple's next subscription serviceApple Clips social video app killed after eight yearsSteve Jobs featured on American Innovation $1 gold coin for 2026Support 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.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected] (00:00) - Intro (00:29) - M5 iPad Pro (14:16) - M5 Apple Vision Pro (37:11) - Dual Knit Band and other accessories (53:33) - M5 MacBook Pro (56:21) - Apple TV minus (01:02:43) - Clips (01:04:19) - Coining it in ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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• Slide Over, Apple Glasses, and the Underdogs, on the AppleInsider Podcast

  Apple has -- mostly -- brought back Slide Over to the iPad, while the company is looking more focused than ever on Apple Glasses, it may also be shaking up its management team. Plus speaking of teams, the Underdogs are back.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Insta360: go to store.insta360.com and use the promo code "appleinsider" -- the first 30 buyers get a free Sticky Tab tooLinks from the Show:What's new in iPadOS 26.1 beta 2: Slide Over returns, visual tweaksAR screen won't come until the second generation Apple GlassesJohn Giannandrea wasn't Apple's AI savior, and the company may be looking for a replacementApple's leadership page will look very different in the next five yearsOne of these three Apple executives will probably be Tim Cook's replacementApple's EU Digital Markets Act antitrust debacle may be settled soonICEBlock app removed from App Store after DOJ demands, citing safety concernsEx-execs slam Tim Cook for eroding Apple's moral authority after ICEBlock pullICEBlock isn't the only ICE-tracking app that Apple and Google have removedDevelopers must comply with new Texas age requirement law, and Apple has detailed howDiscord support was breached, and accounts vary on how bad it wasThe Underdogs return to attack Windows' Blue Screen of DeathSupport 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.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected] (00:00) - Intro (13:30) - Apple Glass (30:41) - iPadOS and Slide Over (40:44) - Apple leadership (49:19) - EU DMA (50:47) - Controversy Corner (01:12:52) - So anyway.... ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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