Apple released so many new devices this week that there's barely time for any rumors as we figure out the Mac Studio's specifications and the MacBook Air's new color, on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Oracle: Take a free test drive of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure at oracle.com/appleinsiderFactor: Eat smart at Factor and use code "factorpodcast" to get free shipping plus 50% off your first box at factormeals.comLinks from the Show:Tim Cook teases the imminent launch of a new MacBook AirApple updates iPad Air with faster M3 processorNew iPad Air gets revamped, lower-cost Magic KeyboardiPad updated with A16 chip, still lacks Apple IntelligenceApple's new iPad updates are not dramatic, but don't need to beMacBook Air update arrives with lower starting price & M4 performance boostNew M4 MacBook Air fixes the line's biggest problemApple's extortionate upgrade prices can't stop the MacBook Air being a bargainMac Studio gets an update to M4 Max or M3 UltraApple's M3 Ultra unlocks next-level power for AI, graphics & 3D renderingApple says not every Apple Silicon generation will get an UltraNew in iOS 18.4 beta 2: Visual Intelligence on iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Vision Pro app, moreSupport 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: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (00:35) - Something in the Air (03:23) - Leaks and rumors (10:26) - The week's updates (14:19) - iPad Air (18:03) - Magic Keyboard (22:01) - iPad Pro (27:57) - MacBook Air (39:13) - Mac Studio (56:08) - Mac Pro (01:00:58) - iOS 18.4 and Apple Vision Pro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Siri is getting worse before it gets better, Bono is getting a film, and the Apple Vision Pro is at last getting Apple Intelligence, on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailLinks from the Show:iPhone 16e review roundup: an okay, if compromised, device without a marketApple could have sold me an iPhone SE 4, but it won't sell me the iPhone Rumors about a 2026 iPhone 17e have already startedNew in iOS 18.4 developer beta 1: Apple Intelligence changes, Apple News+ food moreRecipes, restaurant reviews, and kitchen tips coming to Apple News+Hands on with Apple Intelligence on Apple Vision ProiPhone 17 Pro Max leak shows redesigned camera layoutiPhone 17's rumored camera bar may solve Apple's internal space dilemmaAnalyst repeats 12GB RAM rumor for iPhone 17 Pro models, which may at least be half correctApple's smart doorbell to utilize MagSafe, ring AirPods ProSiri in iOS 18.4 is getting worse before it gets betterApple Vision Pro gets Bono documentary for first feature-length immersive videoApple's board gets the DEI and AI results it wanted at the annual shareholders meetingTim Cook says Apple's DEI program may change in the future, but only if required by lawPresident Trump is irritated about Apple not completely killing DEI initiativesNo, Apple isn't subliminally calling Trump a racist with its iPhone dictation featureApple to build AI servers in Houston, invest $500B in U.S. economyApple's $500 billion US investment announcement is business as usual Susan Kare's Esc Keys add pricey art to your keyboardMore than a name change: iPhone 16e isn't the iPhone SE 4Support 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: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (02:50) - iPhone 16e (18:37) - iOS 18.4 (19:41) - Apple Intelligence in Apple Vision Pro (26:52) - Apple News+ Food (34:59) - iPhone 17 (47:34) - MagSafe Doorbell (51:26) - Siri, Bono and Apple Vision Pro (54:20) - Controversy Corner (01:07:48) - Susan Kare ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

The iPhone SE 4 - no, wait, the iPhone 16e - is out and it's a huge change of direction for Apple's lowest-cost iPhone. Plus there are yet more rumors about the iPhone 17, and the Humane AI Pin bows out very badly. Contact your hosts:@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailLinks from the Show:More than a name change: iPhone 16e isn't the iPhone SE 4New iPhone 16e offers Apple Intelligence at a low price pointWhy the iPhone 16E doesnt truly fit the iPhone SE's shoesApple's iPhone 16e announcement takes a familiar approachiPhone 16e vs iPhone 16: A new Apple Intelligence-powered entry-level optionApple's C1 modem signals the end of its Qualcomm dependenceiPhone 16e doesn't have MagSafeiPhone SE, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus are all retired with iPhone 16e launchApple TV app finally starts including Netflix series [u]Sorry, Netflix support isn't coming to the Apple TV app'Severance' tops 'Ted Lasso' as Apple's most-watched series for good reasonsGoogle Play Books now links out to website & avoids Apple's 30% cutRumor: Apple Intelligence coming to Apple Vision Pro along with more immersive contentMacBook Pro rumored to get Apple Silicon M5 before iPad ProUnlikely iPhone 17 Pro Max render shows odd camera bar layoutiPhone 17 design will be dramatically different, says leakerQuestionable iPhone 17 Pro Max render in better light looks almost tolerableiPhone 17 Air rumored to feature titanium frame and support for 35W fast chargingHumane's AI Pin is no more and owners are left with nothingAlibaba to manipulate Apple Intelligence output in China for censorshipGulf of Map ExplorerSupport 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: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - iPhone 16e (25:05) - Netflix and Apple TV (41:21) - Google Play Books (46:07) - Apple Vision Pro (50:47) - iPad (54:19) - iPhone 17 (59:35) - Humane AI Pin (01:05:26) - Controversy Corner or Kerner (01:17:08) - AppleInsider outro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Discover Apple's whimsical side with a cute robot lamp and exciting plans for the iPhone SE 4, featuring updates like Face ID! The hosts humorously compare the Super Bowl's cultural impact to historic events. They also dive into Apple's strategy of expanding its app ecosystem, including Apple TV on Android, and speculate on the future of foldable devices. Plus, hear insights on messaging challenges between iPhone and Android and the latest audio innovations. Join the lively discussion of tech trends and consumer choices!

Apple Invites... criticism of its new event scheduling app, while the company is also readying its M5 processor, and you can now hack even a cable to run Doom, on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Oracle: Take a free test drive of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure at oracle.com/appleinsiderFactor: Eat smart at Factor and use code appleinsider50off to get free shipping plus 50% off your first box at factormeals.com/appleinsider50offLinks from the Show:New Apple Invites app is now live on the App StoreApple Invites has Sherlocked party organizing app PartifulHow the new Apple Invites app works, and when you want to use itApple reported to have killed the project to create Mac-connected AR glassesApple Silicon M5 chips are probably in mass production nowAltStore brings first porn app to iPhones in the EU, Apple doesn't 'approve'AppleCare+ moves to subscription-only modelApple celebrates Kendrick Lamar's 'Road to Halftime' with bonus content, special offers, and moreHow to watch Super Bowl LIX from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac'Doom' can even be played on Apple's Lightning to HDMI adapterhttps://music.apple.com/us/station/fireaid-benefit-concert/ra.1791819729Support 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: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro and Earnings (01:18) - Apple Invites (38:22) - Apple Vision Pro (43:01) - Headless MacBook Air (45:15) - M5 (53:18) - Doom on a cable (56:16) - Hot Tub and the EU (01:03:42) - Fire Aid ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

It's the one-year anniversary of the Apple Vision Pro -- and also the 15th anniversary of the iPad. Special guest Tim Chaten joins the show to discuss those, plus Samsung's very familiar new headset and more on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:Wes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailContact guest Tim Chaten via iPad Pros podcastLinks from the Show:How to explore legacy VR and 3D content using Apple Vision ProTim Cook quits Apple for Lumon Industries in 'Severance' promoiPad ProsVision ProsLooking back at 15 years of the iPad, Apple's revolutionary tabletHow to record podcasts using FaceTime on iPad & iPhoneDevelopment of Apple's smart glasses continues despite massive hurdlesAirPods with cameras still a priority for Apple's computer vision goalsApple reportedly on track for late 2025 home hub launchM. Night Shyamalan beats $81 million plagiarism accusation over 'Servant'iOS 18.3 arrives with Visual Intelligence update, notification summary changesSupport 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: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro and Earnings (01:17) - Apple Vision Pro anniversary (10:23) - Apple Vision Pro review (19:27) - Apple's handling of Apple Vision Pro (29:41) - Android XR (36:18) - Apple TV+ (42:18) - Guest Q&A (46:18) - iPad anniersary ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

As technology and politics get ever more intertwined, it's time to discuss iPhone 17 rumors, TikTok changes, and the Mac mini as a fashion accessory.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: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:"People" app beta trial signupM4 Mac mini review three months later: the perfect headless MacHow to upgrade the SSD in your M4 Mac miniAsus ProArt Display 5K review: 27-inch Retina for a bargainNew UK ID app yet again fumbles tech that Apple has already perfectedApple won't return TikTok to the App Store until it's sold to a U.S. buyerTikTok has shut itself down in the US ahead of January 19 deadline.TikTok service restored in the US after promises that ban won't be enforcedMarvel Snap is back online in the US after outage caused by the TikTok banMeta's Edits is an alternative to CapCut, as Apple forgets about ClipsApple Maps still calls it the Gulf of Mexico, and politicians are upset'Severance' may have made $200 million, but Apple doesn't have to careNetflix is getting another price hike to kick off 2025Apple pulls notification summaries for news & entertainment categories in latest betasiOS 18.3 RC introduces new Visual Intelligence features & notification summaries changesApple's iPad Pro will see only minor 2025 update, says supply chainDodgy iPhone 17 Slim camera bar rumor just refuses to dieiPad 11, iPhone SE 4, & iPad Air leak doesn't line up with previous rumorsSupport 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: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (01:57) - M4 Mac mini (07:13) - Mac mini SSD (12:26) - Asus monitor (18:52) - UK and Apple Wallet (25:27) - TikTok (35:19) - CapCut, Edit and Clips (44:35) - Apple Maps (55:06) - Samsung Galaxy S Something Something (59:12) - iPhone 17 Slim ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Just as Meta's Mark Zuckerberg makes another criticism of Apple, Tim Cook gives a very rare candid interview, while Apple TV+ is promoting "Severance" but defending "Servant," and the Home Hub could be held up.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 emailLinks from the Show:Meta CEO mocks Apple for 'sitting on' iPhone 20 years later despite doing the same with FacebookApple's 2025 annual shareholder meeting is on February 25Apple fights back against shareholders who want to end DEI hiringEU may be reassessing billion-dollar Big Tech fines as it waits for TrumpApple Camera due in 2026 — but Home Hub may get delayedTikTok's ban saga is a mess, with only days before the hammer fallsIllinois will implement digital IDs and driver's licenses for Apple Wallet in 2025CarPlay 2.0 may let users add widgets just like on an iPhoneSupport 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: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro and Tim Cook (03:34) - Severance (05:42) - Meta vs Apple (26:10) - EU (44:33) - HomeHub (54:04) - CarPlay widgets (56:32) - Servant ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Summing up the whole Consumer Electronics Show in one word, explaining the sudden over-stressing about Siri privacy, and scratching our heads over just what Brazil and Indonesia want from Apple.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:Oracle: Take a free test drive of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure at oracle.com/appleinsiderMasterClass: take advantage of the new special discount offers on annual memberships at MasterClass.comLinks from the Show:Apple again dominates CES without even showing upCES 2025 | AppleInsiderApple reaffirms privacy as a tentpole feature in Siri after lawsuit settlementApple agrees to $95M settlement to end Siri recordings lawsuitiPad 11, iPad Air, iPhone SE 4 expected in April, despite January launch rumorsPrivacy nightmare FaceApp causes Apple & Google to be fined in BrazilApple appears to be working on an all-new Invites app for meetings and eventsApple employees fired over donation scheme fraudApple's fix for bad AI notification summaries won't actually improve resultsApple Intelligence summaries are still screwing up headlinesIndonesia says Apple's $1 billion investment isn't enough to lift iPhone 16 banSupport 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: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (02:21) - CES (03:56) - Siri and privacy (20:19) - iPhone SE 4 and new iPad (30:47) - Brazil and FaceApp (44:57) - Indonesia (56:19) - Invites ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Take a look at what Apple is going to bring us in 2025 -- and while you're doing that, take a look at everything Apple TV+ has for you right now as it launches its first-ever free weekend.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: take advantage of the new special discount offers on annual memberships at MasterClass.comNotion: 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:iPhone SE, M4 MacBook Air & more: What to expect from Apple's loaded first half of 2025What's best to watch on Apple TV+ during the upcoming free weekendHow we Work: Wes Hilliard's Apple Vision Pro & iPad Pro-centric workflowsHow we work: William Gallagher's mess of Mac apps and cables How we work: Malcolm Owen's sprawling setupHow we work: Charles prepares for a big Apple tech refresh in 2025How we work: Amber's reporting and high-tech crafting setupHow we work: How Andrew Orr's MacBook Air, iPhone 16 & Beats Pill keeps him goingHow We Work - How caffeine & tech fuel Andrew O'Hara's video workflowHow we work: Oliver Haslam's MacBook Pro-powered setupHomeKit Smart doorbell with Face ID expected by 2026Apple to push new and refreshed home hardware across 2025Apple may revive its AirPort technology in new HomePod and Apple TVGoogle issues its remedies proposal in antitrust case surrounding its search engineEnding Google search partnership would hamstring Apple, says Eddy CueApple's 'Move to iOS' app has vaulted into Google Play's top 40 app listSiri engine to be fundamentally revamped across 2025, early 2026jSiri chatbot may be coming in 2026 as part of iOS 19Apple names 45 finalists for 2024 App Store AwardsSmallest Mac yet is perfect Apple Vision Pro companion with the right battery packMac mini M4 Pro review: Mac Studio power, miniaturizediPhone 17 Pro may forego titanium, instead get alumimum & glassiPhone 17 Slim probably won't have a telephoto cameraiPhone 17 Slim too thin for SIM tray, may not have mmWaveAirPods Max headphones unlikely to get any further upgradesApple Vision Pro adds new concerts from 'The Weeknd' & others -- Concert for One, Raye -- Genesis and EscapismRoundup: Govee's selection of smart lights makes the holidays brighterApple TV+ abandons Clooney and Pitt's 'Wolfs' sequelSupport 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