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AppleInsider
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.
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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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Apr 16, 2021 • 58min
'Spring Loaded' Apple event preview, ‘AirPods 3’ leaks, and 'iPhone 13' rumors
Apple’s event scheduled for April 20 will likely feature a new iPad Pro and "AirTags", we discuss "iPhone 13" rumors, Apple TV, and more.
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Links from the show
Apple announces April 20 special event - iPad Pro, AirTags expected
'AirPods 3' and 'Apple Pencil 3' nearly ready for release, says leaker
Comply Foam Tips
'Loaded' expectations: There are no secrets or hidden messages in Apple's event invitations
Apple to banish iPhone's TrueDepth 'notch' with sub-display Face ID in 2023, Kuo says
Kuo: 48MP camera with 8K support coming to iPhone in 2022, 'mini' model axed
New leak again shows smaller notch for 'iPhone 13'
Supposed 'iPhone 13 Pro' renders smaller notch, thicker chassis
Apple TV with camera and built-in HomePod speaker reportedly in the works
Sevenhugs Smart Remote - Best Buy
Logitech discontinues Harmony universal remote lineup
Discord spokesperson blames Apple for NSFW content removal
Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile kill RCS plans | Light Reading
Apple says iMessage on Android ‘will hurt us more than help us’
Zack Kanter and DHH on iMessage
Apple greenlights 'Black & Blues: The Colorful Ballad of Louis Armstrong' documentary
Apple TV+ has the highest-rated content of all streaming platforms
Ghostery Lite - Mac App Store
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Apr 9, 2021 • 57min
Tim Cook’s Interview on Sway, Find My Opens to Third-Party Devices, and Apple Arcade Improves
Apple CEO Tim Cook discusses privacy, curation, and AR, Find My opens to third-party accessories, and classic games come to Apple Arcade.
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Links from the show
Sway: Is Apple's Privacy Push Facebook's Existential Threat? on Apple Podcasts
Creative Selection, book by Ken Kocienda
Tim Cook 'probably' leaving Apple in next ten years
Another $1 million scam app surfaces amid App Store legal battles
Tim Cook talks Parler, politics, Tesla, privacy, and Apple in AR in wide-ranging interview
The frontrunners for next Apple CEO: Speculating on Tim Cook's successor
Tim Cook says Apple wants to use AR to make conversations better
Apple’s Find My network now offers new third-party finding experiences
Find your keys, wallet or anything you don't want to lose - Chipolo
Apple debuts Find My network for third-party accessories
Leaked images of revamped iPad Pro and iPad mini show few changes
Apple MacBook and iPad production may be delayed over global chip shortage
Apple Arcade adds new 'Timeless Classics' and 'App Store Greats' categories
Only 36% of Apple Podcasts' 2M titles have 10 or more episodes
Intel uses MacBook Pro to promote its chips after attacking Apple
LG quits the 'incredibly competitive' smartphone business
Google I/O 2021 set for May 18 through May 20, free for the first time
T-Mobile launches unlimited 5G Home Internet service
Watchsmith 2.0
Apple Original podcast 'The Line' launches ahead of Apple TV+ documentary
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