
AppleInsider Podcast
Get the latest iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple news every Friday. Tune in to this weekly podcast for in-depth coverage, product reviews, and analysis of all news surrounding Apple. Since 1997 AppleInsider has been a premier source of Apple news, leaks, and rumors. Hosted by William Gallagher and Wesley Hilliard.
Latest episodes

Feb 25, 2022 • 57min
Apple's upcoming 'M2' chip, 1Password adds crypto support, and Spotify needs podcast competition
What to expect from Apple's "M2" chip compared to M1 Pro and M1 Max, 1Password now supports crypto wallets, and Spotify acquires more big names in the podcast industry.
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Apple & Big Tech stocks hammered overnight as Russian invasion breeds uncertainty
Ukrainian Setapp developer says its software will still work during Russian invasion
The Rules for Rulers - YouTube
Apple's latest betas add new Siri voice for US & Dutch language recognition
Future MacBook Pro rumored to have a folding screen, 'iPhone Fold' coming in 2025
Apple Al Maryah Island opens Friday in the heart of Abu Dhabi
Microsoft Edge poised to overtake Safari as second biggest desktop browser
Apple's AR headset rumored to ship with M1 chip, micro OLED
Apple's M2 chip - what to expect from the next Apple Silicon evolution
How to avoid damaging your iPhone's battery health
Weird Find My Notification - Tweet
How to use iCloud Folder Sharing and replace Dropbox
'Shameless' star Emmy Rossum joins Apple's 'The Crowded Room'
1Password adds Phantom cryptocurrency wallet support
How to Switch from 1Password to other Password Managers | Inc.com
Spotify is acquiring two major podcast tech platforms
Why Spotify bought Chartable & Podsights
Podcasting Industry Stats
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Feb 18, 2022 • 59min
M2 MacBook Pro, iPad mini long-term review, and AirTag safety
On this week's episode of the AppleInsider podcast, "iPhone 14 Pro" will include 8GB of RAM, M2 MacBook Pro expected at March event, AirTag anti-stalking features, and a long-term review of iPad mini.
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New 'iPhone 14 Pro' said to have 8GB RAM
Reports of TikTok shattering iOS & Android security are overblown
M2 13-inch MacBook Pro may land in March with unchanged design
Three new Macs revealed in EEC regulatory filings
Apple Silicon iMac Pro with mini LED display could launch in June, analyst says
Apple VR could offer Memoji FaceTime, SharePlay experiences
New York attorney general issues warning about potential AirTag misuse
Apple's AirTag safety features credited for arrest of stalker
An update on AirTag and unwanted tracking
Google says it's bringing Apple-like privacy features to Android
Apple Support app updated with pricing estimates, new text entry option
iPad mini 2021 Review: Delightfully Small - YouTube
iPad mini 2021 review: Delightfully small with few caveats
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Feb 11, 2022 • 56min
iPhone Tap to Pay, realityOS leaks, and March 8 Apple event
Apple announces "Tap to Pay" allowing business owners to accept contactless payments with iPhone, "realityOS" found in App Store logs, rumors of a March 8 event, and more.
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Apple announces AirTag, Find My changes to cut down on stalking & misuse
iOS 15.4 beta allows users to disable notifications for Shortcut automations
Wallet driver's license support resurfaces in second iOS 15.4 developer beta
Apple announces 'Tap to Pay', lets users take payments on iPhone
Stripe launches closed beta program for Tap to Pay on iPhone
Apple AR headset to run 'realityOS,' come with App Store
Apple targeting date near March 8 for iPhone SE, iPad Air spring keynote
Android Apple Music beta code reveals upcoming 'Apple Classical' app
Fantastical calendar app now lets people book 'Openings' for meetings
Facebook will take $10 billion revenue hit in 2022 because of App Tracking Transparency
Facebook Messenger, Instagram updated with new features on iOS
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Feb 4, 2022 • 1h 1min
iMac Pro, AirPods Pro 2, and hands-on with Universal Control
Apple's new iMac Pro may be delayed until summer, AirPods Pro 2 launching soon, we go hands-on with Universal Control, and we discuss Spotify's podcast fumble.
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New iMac Pro coming later than expected with modified mini LED backlights, says new report
New iMac Pro & AirPods Pro included in 2022 refresh, report reiterates
Apple reveals new AirPods Pro, available October 30
iPhone SE 3, new iPads allegedly being tested in India
AR/VR headset hints & web app push notification support found in iOS 15.4 beta
Apple ships watchOS 8.4.1 update for Apple Watch Series 4 and later
Universal Control is in Friday's public iOS, iPadOS and macOS beta releases
Wordle will initially remain free, after million-dollar New York Times buy
Sony acquires 'Destiny' game studio Bungie in $3.6 billion deal
How to transfer playlists from Spotify to Apple Music
Apple Music Spicy Tweet
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Jan 28, 2022 • 56min
Universal Control in iPadOS 15.4, Apple's record Q1 earnings, and iPhone may soon process credit cards
Apple sets new recordings during their Q1 earnings call, software updates address multiple bugs across Apple's lineup, and iPhone could one day accept direct credit card payments.
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Links from the show
Notes of interest from Apple's blockbuster holiday quarter earnings report
Face ID works while wearing a mask in the iOS 15.4 beta
Latest macOS, iPadOS betas finally introduce Universal Control
TitleCase - Text Conversion Solutions
TextSoap - Automate Your Text Cleanup
Keyboard Maestro app
Hazel for Mac
New iOS, iPadOS and macOS updates fix many security issues, including Safari bug
Apple releases iOS 15.3 & iPadOS 15.3 with bug fixes
Apple seeds macOS 12.2 to public with rebuilt Apple Music, minor updates
Apple's tvOS 15.3 and HomePod software 15.3 updates ship with stability & performance improvements
Apple issues watchOS 8.4 update with bug fixes, security updates
Apple Watch gets new Unity Lights watch face
Apple working on tech to allow iPhones to directly process credit cards
Redesigned Mac mini with M1 Pro & M1 Max set for spring Apple event
What to expect from Apple in early 2022 - MacBook Air, Mac mini, iMac Pro, and more
Benchmarks show that Intel's Alder Lake chips aren't M1 Max killers
Anker 622 Magnetic Battery (MagGo)
Ethos and Icon microphone review: Approachable, high-end audio perfect for podcast creators
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Jan 21, 2022 • 1h 3min
iPhone SE, 'M2' MacBook Pro, and 'Apple Watch Series 8'
New models of iPhone SE and iPad Air are preparing to launch, reports claim Apple Watch Series 8 may come in three sizes, and we discuss the Apple Silicon roadmap for 2022.
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Apple releases first Release Candidates of iOS 15.3, iPadOS 15.3, tvOS 15.3, watchOS 8.4
New iPhone SE and iPad Air surface in regulatory database
Apple replacing 13-inch MacBook Pro with 14-inch 'M2' model, leaker says
Everything we know about the 'Apple Watch Series 8' and what it may look like
Only the 'iPhone 14' Pro models will have ProMotion displays
Army wife uses AirTags to track shady movers
AirPods crucial to summoning medical help after serious head injury
IRS will soon demand video selfies for online user identification
1Password Funding Round
The best video converter apps for Mac
MakeMKV - Make MKV from Blu-ray and DVD
HandBrake: Open Source Video Transcoder
Permute - Media Converter for macOS
Official Download of VLC for Mac
Belkin MagSafe Car Vent - Amazon
PopSockets PopGrip for MagSafe - Amazon
Microsoft acquiring Activision Blizzard in $68.7B gaming deal
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Jan 14, 2022 • 56min
New 27-inch iMac renders, AirTag anti-stalking features, and iMessage debacle
New renders of the 27-inch iMac Pro, what to do if you see AirTag 'Item Detected Near You' notifications, and we go in-depth on the iMessage lock-in debacle.
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Apple VR, iPhone 14, and iMessage controversy - An exclusive interview with Rene Ritchie
Apple's new 27-inch iMac with Apple Silicon - what to expect, and when it might be announced
Apple AR headset will need same 96W charger as MacBook Pro
Apple releases iOS 15.2.1 and iPadOS 15.2.1 with HomeKit & CarPlay fixes
Wordle - A daily word game
Amidst backlash, Apple has purged most of the Wordle clones from the App Store
What to do if you see on your iPhone
Betteridge's law of headlines - Wikipedia
Locket Widget on the App Store
Automatic Wallpaper Shortcut for iPhone and iPad - YouTube
Apple will allow alternative payment systems in South Korea App Store
Google Graveyard - Killed by Google
Apple uses Messages colors to bully Android users, says Google
Green texts in iMessages nudge teens to use iPhones
Apple pitched a standardized version of iMessage to wireless carriers, but they didn't bite
Google SVP Tweet on iMessage
T-Mobile blocking Apple's iCloud Private Relay for some - but it's complicated
T-Mobile backs down on claim that iOS 15.2 changed iCloud Private Relay settings
Steve Jobs introduced the first MacBook Pro 16 years ago
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5 snips
Jan 11, 2022 • 38min
Special Interview with Rene Ritchie on Apple VR, iPhone 14 and iMessage Controversy
On this special episode of the AppleInsider podcast, we interview independent Apple pundit Rene Ritchie and discuss the Apple VR headset, what he hopes to see in future versions of iPhone, and whether iMessage lock-in is Apple's problem.
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Rene Ritchie - YouTube
Rene Ritchie Website
Green texts in iMessages nudge teens to use iPhones
The metaverse is 'off limits' on Apple's VR headset, claims report
Apple increases orders for AirPod chips ahead of 'AirPods Pro 2' launch
Leaker corroborates hole-punch camera for 'iPhone 14 Pro' models
First look: Apple smart glasses may revolutionize augmented reality as soon as 2025
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Jan 7, 2022 • 1h 5min
iPhone 14 hole-punch camera, redesigned M2 MacBook Air, and what to expect in 2022
We highlight what to expect from Apple in 2022, including a new "M2" MacBook Air, Apple Silicon Mac Pro, "iPhone 14" with hole-punch camera, plus we cover new accessories for iPhone 13.
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Links from the show
Apple becomes the world's first company with a $3 trillion market cap
Leaker corroborates hole-punch camera for 'iPhone 14 Pro' models
Smaller Mac Pro with Apple Silicon to join Mac mini refresh in 2022
How the AirPods 3 were made and how Apple plans to make them even better | What Hi-Fi?
Apple's folding iPhone - What to expect from the 'iPhone Fold'
First look: Apple smart glasses may revolutionize augmented reality as soon as 2025
3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with MagSafe | Belkin
PopSockets PopGrip for MagSafe - Amazon
CHIPOFY USB C Cable, LED Power Display - Amazon
Polishing Cloth - Apple
WHOOSH! | Award-Winning Screen Cleaners
Share folders with iCloud Drive - Apple Support
Google's next project is making its ecosystem more like Apple's
BMW debuts its new color-changing paint technology at CES: E Ink - The Verge
About Vantablack | Surrey NanoSystems
Sony Looks to Sell Its Own Electric Vehicles - WSJ
Samsung’s new TV remote uses radio waves from your router to stay charged - The Verge
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Dec 31, 2021 • 2h 4min
2021 Apple's Year in Review with Jason Aten
Special guest Jason Aten joins us to review everything Apple released in 2021, including iPhone 13, M1 iPad Pro, 24-inch iMac, 14-inch MacBook Pro, and more.
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Why I'm Getting Rid of an M1 Max MacBook Pro - Inc.com
Jack Dorsey's Resignation Letter to Twitter Reveals a Harsh Truth About Leadership Most People Never Learn
Apple Watch Series 7 Review: Bigger Than You Think - YouTube
iPad mini 2021 Review: Delightfully Small - YouTube
'Spring Loaded' Event Recap: AirTag, 24-inch M1 iMac, and new iPad Pro on the AppleInsider podcast
WWDC Highlights: FaceTime SharePlay, Shortcuts on macOS, iPadOS multitasking, and more on the AppleInsider podcast
iPhone 13, redesigned iPad mini, and Apple Watch Series 7 event recap on the AppleInsider podcast
New 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models & AirPods 3 on the AppleInsider podcast
2020 Year in Review on the AppleInsider podcast
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