AppleInsider Podcast New M5 iPad Pro and Apple Vision Pro in Apple's 2025 part two, on the AppleInsider Podcast
Jan 2, 2026
The podcast delves into Apple's leadership shake-up following Jeff Williams' departure, shedding light on the implications for the tech giant. It explores sensational headlines about staff departures and debunks myths around AI hype versus actual consumer response. Exciting discussions include the M5 iPad Pro's features, Apple's Vision Pro plans for immersive sports streams, and the company's impressive milestone of selling 3 billion iPhones. Tune in for insights on Apple's legal battles and strategic investments as they navigate a complex landscape.
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Executives Leaving Often Means Retirement, Not Collapse
- Senior executive departures at Apple are often planned retirements, not sudden crises.
- William Gallagher and Wesley Hilliard argue most exits reflect normal succession and retirement cycles rather than doom narratives.
AI Team Attrition Can Be Overhyped
- Small batches of AI team departures don't necessarily indicate corporate collapse.
- William Gallagher calls a dozen leavers from a large AI group a "nothing burger" versus sensational headlines.
Buying AppleCare One After Missing The Window
- Wesley canceled AppleCare for his Vision Pro and then couldn't enroll in AppleCare One until buying a new device.
- He later added multiple devices to AppleCare One and found the bundled plan worthwhile after a broken iPhone experience.