
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

Sep 3, 2021 • 50min
Apple Wallet for ID, 'iPhone 13' Satellite Support, and AirPods Max Long-Term Review
Future iPhone models may use satellites for emergency SOS communication, Apple buys classical music service Primephonic, Apple Wallet for ID feature coming to Georgia and Arizona first, how to hard-lock your iPhone, and App Store policy changes.
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@Hillitech on Twitter
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Stephen's Classical Music Picks
Mozart: Requiem by Academy of St Martin in the Fields & Sir Neville Marriner on Apple Music
Infinity by VOCES8 on Apple Music
Dreamland by Alexis Ffrench, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra & James Morgan on Apple Music
Gloria - The Sacred Music Of John Rutter by The Cambridge Singers & John Rutter on Apple Music
Links from the show
iPhone 13 will support satellite communications, says Ming-Chi Kuo
Future iPhone could feature satellite calls & messages, but probably not in 2021
Apple plans blood pressure monitor, thermometer for future Apple Watch
'No Chance' of blood pressure sensor for 'Apple Watch Series 7'
Apple may delay MacBook Pro launch over chip shortages
Apple buys Primephonic, plans classical Apple Music app
Classical Musicians Review AirPods Max - YouTube
Ken Kocienda on Classical Music - Tweet
Apple reveals first states to use Apple Wallet for ID, driver's licence
Use the side, Home, and other buttons on your iPhone - Apple Support Article
Apple will let 'reader' apps link to websites for account setup & management
South Korea ends Apple, Google control of app store payments
Japan Fair Trade Commission closes App Store investigation
Tim Cook wants to debut one more big product category before he retires
MacBook Pro battery message - Tweet
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Aug 27, 2021 • 57min
'iPhone 13' Event Date, 45mm 'Apple Watch Series 7' and 'M1X' Mac Hardware
Multiple sources corroborate a September 14 iPhone event, Apple Watch band photo reveals 45mm sizing, and we discuss "M1X" MacBook Pro and Mac mini hardware.
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Links from the show
Get Text Word Count - Shortcut
'iPhone 13' Apple Event date & launch timeline revealed by leaker
'iPhone 13' name pops up in Apple packaging leak
Apple's 'iPhone 13' expected to launch with much higher prices
'Apple Watch Series 7' will come in 41mm & 45mm sizes, leaker claims
Apple VP Twitter profile hints at September event preparation
16-inch MacBook Pro, 14-inch MacBook Pro expected to have same performance
iPhone 13, 14-inch MacBook Pro, more: what's coming from Apple — and when
M1X Mac mini with more ports could launch within months
Apple issues seventh developer betas for iOS 15, iPadOS 15, watchOS 8, tvOS 15 [u]
Apple's iCloud Private Relay to launch as public beta feature
Apple Maps 'Ratings and Photos' feature debuts in US [u]
How to use custom email domains with iCloud+
Apple predicted to announce 'Apple Car' tech in 2021
Apple TV+ series 'For All Mankind,' 'Calls' win 2021 Emmy Awards
YouTube enables picture-in-picture on iPhone for premium subscribers
New #AppleToo movement drawing attention to racism, sexism, inequality inside Apple
Apple's legendary workplace secrecy threatened by Slack
Alaska Airlines flight evacuated after Samsung Galaxy smartphone combusts
Tim Cook about to get $750 million Apple stock payday
Tech industry needs to rebuild user trust after privacy losses, says Tim Cook
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Aug 20, 2021 • 60min
'iPhone 13' Launch, 'Apple Watch Series 7' Leaked Design, and SharePlay Delayed
On the AppleInsider podcast this week, leaks point to a September "iPhone 13" launch, "Apple Watch Series 7" to gain flat-edge design, Apple announces SharePlay will not ship with iOS 15, and iCloud passwords go cross-platform.
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Links from the show
Shortcut to iCloud Password Settings
What YouTubers Do with Raw Footage - Tweet
'iPhone 13' launch due third week of September, says analyst
Motorized iPhone periscope camera could offer optical image stabilization, autofocus
Purported 'Apple Watch Series 7' renders show larger speakers, iPhone 12-style straight edges
Apple Health division faces reduction after internal initiatives scale back
iPad mini design revealed in purported case mold leak
Thinner iPad, iPad mini predicted before end of 2021
SharePlay isn't arriving with macOS Monterey, iOS 15 launch
Apple giving iOS 15 users choice between new and old Safari design
Apple releases iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15 watchOS 8 public beta 6
iCloud for Windows app updated with built-in Keychain password manager
Users lobby 1Password to abandon new Electron version
Apple now offers annual AppleCare+ subscriptions for new Mac owners
Netflix enables Spatial Audio support for iPhone and iPad
Steve Jobs email reveals Apple was evaluating an 'iPhone nano' in 2010
Outdated Apple CSAM detection algorithm harvested from iOS 14.3 [u]
Apple Card Not Accepted - Tweet
Mastercard signals end of magnetic stripe on credit cards
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Aug 13, 2021 • 1h 5min
'iPhone 13' Pro Video Features, 14-inch MacBook Pro in Production, and Privacy in CSAM Detection
Production begins on the mini-LED 14-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro, "iPhone 13" could feature portrait video mode, and we discuss the privacy implications of CSAM detection.
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Links from the show
Apple's child safety initiatives explained with Jason Aten on the AppleInsider Podcast
Mini LED 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro production begins
'iPhone 13' adding ProRes video recording, doubling down on pro camera features
'iPhone 13' to launch in September with A15, bigger batteries, researchers say
Apple customers in Canada can now finance new devices through Affirm
1Password 8 on the Mac brings a big redesign
Password Manager App for Home, Mobile, Business | Dashlane
Things 3.14 Update Introduces Improved Bullet Lists, Markdown Support, Find in Text, and More
CSAM Privacy Poll - Tweet
Apple privacy head explains privacy protections of CSAM detection system
Apple moves to store iCloud keys in China, raising human rights fears
Through the looking GLASS
Google Voice Service
Simon's Tweet on eSIM as Second Line
Robert J. Tweet on "On the Lam"
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Aug 10, 2021 • 52min
Apple’s Child Safety Initiatives, CSAM Detection in Photos, and Privacy with Jason Aten
Special guest Jason Aten joins us for a detailed explanation of Apple's new Child Safety initiatives, including sensitive photos in Messages, search, and CSAM in iCloud Photos.
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Jason Aten’s Newsletter
Stephen Robles on Twitter
Links from the show
What you need to know: Apple's iCloud Photos and Messages child safety initiatives
Apple expanding child safety features across iMessage, Siri, iCloud Photos
Internal Apple memo addresses public concern over new child protection features
The Backlash Over Apple's iPhoto Scanning Could Have Been Avoided. It's a Masterclass in Ineffective Communication | Inc.
The CEO of WhatsApp Attacked Apple Over Privacy. He Seems to Have Forgotten He Works for Facebook | Inc.
Apple's Decision to Scan Your Photo Library for Exploitative Content Isn't a Privacy Problem. It's Much Worse
Apple’s New ‘Child Safety’ Initiatives, and the Slippery Slope | Daring Fireball
Apple is prying into iPhones to find sexual predators, but privacy activists worry governments could weaponize the feature I Washington Post
Nilay Patel's Tweet
Apple's Child Safety Initiative
Apple's Expanded Protections for Children FAQ
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Aug 6, 2021 • 49min
macOS Monterey Impressions, Pixel 6 Announced, and Comparing iPhone vs Android
On the AppleInsider podcast this week, Apple releases the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, we share our impressions of macOS Monterey, Google announces the Pixel 6, and your hosts share why they still prefer iOS over Android.
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Links from the show
Apple debuts redesigned online store with dedicated 'Store' tab
New iMac Magic Keyboard with Touch ID available for individual sale
Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for Mac models with Apple silicon - US English
Apple's Mac Pro gains new Radeon Pro MPX graphics card options
Apple Wallet student ID support rolls out to more schools in US, Canada
Apple accused of promoting scam 'slime relaxation' apps in App Store
Apple rolls out exclusive monthly Apple Card offers [u]
Broadway musical 'Come From Away' hits Apple TV+ on Friday, Sept. 10
'Little Voice' is first Apple TV+ series to see cancellation
GitHub - davidwernhart/AlDente: macOS tool to limit maximum charging percentage
Google teases Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro with new Tensor AI chip
Apple expanding child safety features across iMessage, Siri, iCloud Photos
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Jul 30, 2021 • 1h 3min
'M1X' iMac, iOS 15 Safari Design Issues, and Apple's Record-Breaking Q3 Earnings
On the AppleInsider podcast this week, we discuss leaks of the "M1X" iMac coming in 2022, Apple struggles to finalize Safari's design in iOS 15, incredible Q3 earnings, and more!
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Links from the show
Notes of interest from Apple's Q3 2021 earnings report and conference call
'iPad mini 6' could sport 8.3-inch display but retain the same footprint
'High-end' Apple Silicon iMac may not arrive until 2022
2022 Mac Pro said to use Intel Ice Lake Xeon W-3300 CPU
Apple expects high demand for 'iPhone 13,' orders over 100 million A15 processors
'iPhone 14 Pro' may come with titanium alloy frame or enclosure in 2022
Apple to restore mask requirement at Apple Stores
Tim Cook confirms employee return to Apple Park pushed to at least October
MagSafe Usage Graph - Stephen’s Tweet
Apple MagSafe Battery Pack Review: Great, but controversial
Fourth macOS Monterey beta brings Live Text to Intel-based Macs
Apple releases fourth public beta of iOS 15, iPadOS 15, tvOS 15, watchOS 8, macOS Monterey
iOS 15 Safari - Gruber’s Tweet
'Ted Lasso' season premiere breaks Apple TV+ viewing record
Apple greenlights 'For All Mankind' season four, Writers Guild suggests
'The Office' writers credit first video iPod with boosting show's popularity
The Fire That Forged Giannis Antetokounmpo
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Jul 23, 2021 • 1h 10min
Apple Care+ with Apple Watch, iOS 14.7 released, and how to stream the Olympics
iOS 14.7 is released with HomePod timers and Apple Card Family Sharing, we explore the current state of streaming services, and describe the Apple Care+ process for a broken Apple Watch.
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Apple releases iOS 14.7 with bug fixes, security enhancements
Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack: Hands on and first impressions
Mophie Snap+ Juice Pack Mini review: Apple's MagSafe, but not
How to use Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack with iPhone 11
Winners of the iPhone Photography Awards
'iPhone 13' could borrow always-on screen from Apple Watch
'AirPods 3' production slated for August, report says
JustWatch - The Streaming Guide
How to watch the Olympics on iPhone, Mac, Apple TV
Apple employees pen second letter asking for work-from-home options
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Jul 16, 2021 • 1h 4min
MagSafe Battery Pack, iPad mini vs Kindle, and iPhone Water Resistance
Apple releases their MagSafe Battery Pack, we compare the advantages of using iPad mini over Kindle for ebooks, and water resistance limitations for iPhone and Apple Watch.
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Links from the show
Exclusive: psychotherapist Georgia Dow talks mental health, limiting distractions, on the AppleInsider podcast
iPhone 12 Pro underwater video
iOS 15 Beta 3: Safari Tweaks, Apple Music Widget, & More! - YouTube
Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack is Official! What You NEED To Know! - YouTube
About Apple Watch water resistance
Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack has more capacity than it seems - here's why
MagSafe Battery Pack is Apple's first product to use iPhone reverse charging
What you need to know about Apple's MagSafe Battery Pack
Here are all the changes and tweaks in iOS 15 beta 3
Apple walks back macOS Monterey tab changes, refines search in iOS
iPad mini 6 set for fall launch, bigger M1 iMac on the way
Apple supplier launches non-invasive glucose monitor & health sensor tech
This may be why Apple's Weather app doesn't show 69-degree temperatures
Apple earns 35 Emmy nominations, 20 for 'Ted Lasso'
Apple sends push notification advertising Emmy nominations
AT&T to stop slowing down customers on its Unlimited Elite data plan
Twitter torpedoes Fleets after 8 months of service
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Jul 12, 2021 • 39min
Georgia Dow on Notification Management, Limiting Distractions, and Mental Health
On a special episode of the AppleInsider podcast, psychotherapist Georgia Dow joins us to discuss the effect technology and social media has on our mental health and how to manage notifications across our devices.
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Links from the show
Georgia Dow on Twitter
Georgia Dow on YouTube
Anxiety-Videos | Videos that can change your life
Apple Talk - YouTube Channel
Headspace - Mindfulness and Meditation App
Betterhelp - Online Counseling
Apple reveals iOS 15 with FaceTime Spatial Audio and connectedness focus
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