
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

Jun 4, 2021 • 1h 11min
WWDC 2021 Preview, App Clips, and Future Display Technology
Podcast subscriptions are delayed, display technologies coming in future Apple devices, our App Clips experience, and we preview what’s to come at WWDC.
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Links from the show
iPadOS 15 Wish List - Video
Apple pushes launch of Podcast subscriptions and channels to June
Official 'Ted Lasso' merch to go on sale soon
Signs of Apple Music Lossless, Dolby Atmos content showing up for some users
MicroLED, mini LED, OLED - Apple's future iPhone, iPad, and Mac displays
iPad Pro mini LED comparison - Tweet
Apple reveals 36 finalists for 2021 Apple Design Awards
(Not Boring) Apps : The Essentials Made Fun
Steve Jobs email confirms Apple considered tablet Mac, 15-inch MacBook Air in 2007
App Clip screenshots - Tweet
Yelp App Clip - Tweet
Apple launches new Apple Wallet & Apple Pay webpages
What to expect from WWDC 2021 - and what not to
iPadOS Concept Videos - Tweet
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May 28, 2021 • 57min
Mac mini Redesign, iOS 14.6, 12.9-inch iPad Pro Review, and Apple TV 4K
Leaked images of a redesigned "M1X" Mac mini, iOS 14.6 with Apple Card Family launches, and we review the M1 iPad Pro.
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Links from the show
Exclusive interview: Austin Mann on photography with the M1 iPad Pro
Using the M1 iPad Pro as a Podcast Creation Studio - YouTube
M1X Mac mini will be thinner, use iMac's magnetic power connector says leaker
Rumor: New MacBook Pro to debut at WWDC 2021
Apple releases iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6 to the public
Apple releases macOS Big Sur 11.4 with support for Apple Podcast Subscriptions
Apple releases two new videos showing viewers how to set up Apple Card Family
Majik DSM | Network Music Players | Linn USA
R3 KEF Speakers
HomePod family will support Apple Music Lossless eventually
Amazon acquiring MGM Studios in $8.45 billion deal
2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro review: Pro hardware without Apple's pro software
2021 Apple TV 4K Review: Seeking a blockbuster, given a Band-Aid
2021 2nd-Generation Siri Remote Review: The star of the show
Apple VP talks Apple TV 4K, commitment to future home audio products
How to use HomePod for all TV audio with Apple TV 4K
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May 25, 2021 • 24min
M1 iPad Pro for Photographers: Interview with Austin Mann
Renown travel photographer Austin Mann joins us on the podcast to review the new M1 iPad Pro from a mobile creator perspective.
You can read Austin Mann’s full review of the M1 iPad Pro on his website, and view his latest work on Instagram.
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Links from the show
iPad Pro M1 for Photographers — Austin Mann
iPhone 12 Pro Max Camera Review: Zion — Austin Mann
Austin Mann on Instagram
Austin Mann on Twitter
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May 21, 2021 • 58min
Apple Music Lossless and Spatial Audio, M1 iPad Pro and 24-inch iMac reviews, plus ‘Apple Watch Series 7’ leak
Early reviews for the M1 iPad Pro and 24-inch iMac are out, Apple announces Spatial Audio and Lossless quality coming to Apple Music, and a redesigned "Apple Watch Series 7" leak.
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Links from the show
iPad Pro M1 Review - MKBHD
2021 M1 iPad Pro Review - iJustine
M1 iPad Pro Review - Rene Ritchie
M1 iPad Pro Review - The Verge
M1 iPad Pro Review - Jason Aten
M1 iMac Review: Ultra Thin Design Choice! - MKBHD
Unboxing All 7 iMac Colors - iJustine
M1 iMac 24-Inch Review - Wall Street Journal
M1 iMac Review - The Verge
M1 iMac Review - Rene Ritchie
The 24-Inch M1 iMac - Daring Fireball
New 14-inch and 16-inch Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, redesigned Mac mini in pipeline
Rumor: 'Apple Watch Series 7' to feature flat edges, green color option [u]
Home app gets HomePod timer controls in iOS 14.7 beta
Apple greatly expanding accessibility services & features in new updates
How to listen to Apple Music Lossless Audio and what you need
Apple's Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos explained
AirPods to gain lossless streaming capabilities via software update, says leaker
Apple Music announces Lossless Audio, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos
AirPods Max won't support Apple Music lossless over Lightning, HomePod also left out
How to find out if Apple Music Lossless streaming will make a difference for you
FiiO High-Fidelity Bluetooth Amp BTR3K
Apple's Phil Schiller talks App Store commission, Amazon streaming deal, more in trial
Apple earned over $100 million from 'Fortnite' [u]
Craig Federighi blasts Mac security to prop up iOS App Store
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May 13, 2021 • 59min
MacBook Air Redesign, Spotify Exclusive Podcasts, and MagSafe Accessories
Leaked images reveal a redesigned MacBook Air, Spotify claims another exclusive podcast, we discuss iCloud Drive, MagSafe, and more.
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Links from the show
Early benchmarks prove M1 iPad Pros are 50% faster than previous generation
24-inch iMac with M1 benchmarks up to 56% faster than Intel model
Redesigned colored MacBook Air shown off in new renders
Apple's M2 MacBook Air - HERE YOU GO! EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK! New design, colors, and more! - YouTube
Apple moving 'Documents & Data' to iCloud Drive in 2022
'iPhone 13' said to be minutely thicker overall, with noticeably larger camera bump
'Armchair Expert' podcast to become Spotify exclusive on July 1
Amazon's Wondery joins Apple Podcast Subscriptions
Review: AirTag sets out to do one thing, and does it near perfectly
AirTag Tracked Through the Mail
AirTag rival Chipolo One Spot with keyring hole now available for preorder
Researchers successfully use AirTag network to send messages
Apple fires Antonio Garcia Martinez after employee backlash
How to select Apple TV screensavers and find out where they were filmed
First look at App Store human review station on display in Epic v. Apple
Epic Games witnesses criticize App Store anti-steering provisions
Apple highlights App Store protections, says it blocked $1.5B in fraud in 2020
Apple on App Store Fraud - Daring Fireball
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May 7, 2021 • 1h 6min
"iPhone 13 Pro Max" model, AirTag follow-up, iPad Pro pre-orders, and Epic Games v. Apple
We review AirTag performance and missing features, discuss our M1 iPad Pro pre-orders, Apple Podcasts app is still broken, Epic Games takes on Apple in court, and a possible model of the "iPhone 13" leaks.
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Links from the show
How iOS 14.5 broke Apple's Podcasts app
Model 'iPhone 13 Pro Max' again shows off smaller notch
iPhone 13 Pro Max Early Look - YouTube
2021 iPad Pro -- Why I'm Upgrading - YouTube
AirTag internal components tightly-packed, demonstrates x-ray scan [u]
Apple's Find My has a hidden AirTag debug mode
The Instagram ads Facebook won't show you
Facebook details impact of App Tracking Transparency to advertisers
Developers claim that Apple's privacy-first features are 'atomic bomb' for revenue
Tweet thread on Microsoft Xbox in Epic Games v. Apple trial
Epic Games argues Apple has app monopoly, should make iOS more like macOS
Apple says Epic Games demands threaten iOS app security, privacy, quality
Phil Schiller suggested reduced App Store fees in 2011
Apple's & Facebook tensions span a decade, reveals Epic 'Fortnite' trial emails
Apple has third of gaming market's transactions in total, 7% of 'Fortnite' revenue
Epic's Tim Sweeney said he would have taken special deal with Apple
Epic v. Apple trial testimony turns to 'cross-wallet' gaming
Epic Games admits its own developer agreements ban rule-breakers
Apple scrambled to convince Netflix to keep in-app subscriptions
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Apr 30, 2021 • 1h 7min
AirTag Reviews, iOS 14.5 Released, and Apple’s Broken Podcast App
iOS 14.5 launches with mask unlock, AirTag reviews are out, and M1 iPad Pro and iMac are now available to purchase.
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Links from the show
Apple’s Q2 Earnings
Apple's paid subscriptions hits 660 million in Q2 2021
Notes of interest from Apple's Q2 2021 earnings report and conference call
AirTag Reviews and more
MKBHD Reviews AirTag
iJustine Review AirTag
iPad Pro Magic Keyboard and Availability
Magic Keyboard won't 'precisely fit' new 12.9-inch iPad Pro but still works, says Apple
Apple inadvertently confirmed May 21 availability for iPad Pro, M1 iMac, Apple TV 4K
iOS 14.5, Face ID Mask Unlock
Apple releases iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 with Apple Watch unlock, App Tracking Transparency
Apple releases watchOS 7.4 with Face ID unlock assistance
Apple releases tvOS 14.5 with extended game controller support
Apple Podcasts app
Current bugs with Apple Podcasts Connect: April 27, 2021
Spotify launches paid podcast subscriptions via Anchor
Apple Watch Wristcam and Shortcuts Notification Tip
Neil’s Apple Watch camera band
Photos from the Apple Watch camera
Ben’s Tweet on Shortcuts notifications
Turn off Shortcuts notifications
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Apr 26, 2021 • 49min
App Store, Hey, and Antitrust: An Interview with David Heinemeier Hansson
Founder and CTO of Basecamp and Hey, David Heinemeier Hansson recounts their battle with Apple and the policy changes needed in the App Store.
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Links from the show
David's Blog on Hey.com
David on Twitter
The App Store is broken because it wasn't designed to work
Coalition for App Fairness wants iOS app distribution to work like Windows
You Download and the App and it Doesn't Work Website
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Apr 23, 2021 • 1h 9min
M1 iPad Pro, 24-inch iMac, and Apple Podcast Subscriptions
We dive in-depth on the M1 iPad Pro, the redesigned 24-inch iMac, and what Apple Podcast Subscriptions means for creators.
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Links from the show
iPad Pro
Apple unveils new 12.9-inch iPad Pro with mini LED Liquid Retina XDR display
Apple confirms Center Stage will work with rival video conference apps
M1 chip and Thunderbolt come to Apple's 11-inch iPad Pro
Black 12.9-inch Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro listed as 'new,' unavailable to order
24-inch iMac
Apple debuts colorful 24-inch iMac with M1, upgraded camera and audio
Apple launches new wireless Magic Keyboard for Mac with Touch ID
Apple's new iMac comes with color-matched accessories, braided cords
Touch ID on iMac's Magic Keyboard won't work with iPad Pro
Apple now allows AppleCare+ for Mac to continue beyond three years
Apple TV 4K
Apple launches new Apple TV 4K with A12 Bionic CPU, redesigned Siri remote
New Siri Remote lacks U1 chip for precise Find My integration
New 2nd-gen Siri Remote backward compatible with older Apple TVs, available for $59
AirTag
Apple's AirTag helps you keep track of your things for $29 each, $99 in a four-pack
Apple Podcast Subscriptions
The Future of Apple Podcasts | Nathan Gathright
Marco Arment on Podcast Changes
Apple to take reported 30% cut from podcast subscriptions
Apple announces subscription Podcast service
Apple Card and iOS 14.5
Apple Card Family expands availability to spouses, children over 13
iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5 coming 'next week,' Apple says
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Apr 20, 2021 • 13min
'Spring Loaded' Event Recap: AirTag, 24-inch M1 iMac, New iPad Pro and more
Apple launches the long-rumored AirTag, a redesigned 24-inch iMac powered by the M1 that comes in seven colors, and new iPad Pro models.
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Links from the show
Apple Card Family expands availability to spouses, children over 13
Apple reveals program for podcasters to make subscription shows
Apple's AirTag helps you keep track of your things for $29 each, $99 in a four-pack
Apple launches new Apple TV 4K with A12 Bionic CPU, redesigned Siri remote
New 2nd-gen Siri Remote backward compatible with older Apple TVs, available for $59
Apple debuts colorful 24-inch iMac with M1, upgraded camera and audio
Apple unveils new 12.9-inch iPad Pro with mini LED Liquid Retina XDR display
M1 chip and Thunderbolt come to Apple's 11-inch iPad Pro
The Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro now comes in white
Apple launches new wireless Magic Keyboard for Mac with Touch ID
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