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Dec 4, 2020 • 60min

MagSafe Duo, Apple ProRaw, M1 vs. i9 MacBook Pro and Gift Ideas

Apple’s MagSafe Duo launches, we compare the 16-inch MacBook Pro to M1, discuss the iPhone 12 Pro Max camera and ProRaw format, Salesforce acquires Slack, and we list our favorite gift ideas for the holidays. We’d love to interact with you on Twitter. If you have questions or comments on the show, tweet at @stephenrobles and @Hillitech, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts . Sponsored by: RemoteHQ: Try RemoteHQ collaboration tools with your team today! Use code APPLEINSIDER for 3 months of RemoteHQ FREE. Visit: remotehq.co/appleinsider Amazon Alexa: Get $10 off a two-pack of Sengled Smart Color-Changing Light Bulbs! Visit: amazon.com/appleinsider ExpressVPN: AppleInsider listeners can get three extra months when you sign up for a year of service! Get the most secure and fastest VPN service today by visiting: expressvpn.com/appleinsider Gift Ideas Anker Nano iPhone Charger Slim Wall Charger, Anker 30W INFINACORE Pandora Portable Power Bamboo Charging Station for Multiple Devices Anker 60W 10-Port USB Wall Charger Hercules Tuff Charging Station for Multiple Devices Pro Slim Laptop Backpack | eBags Base Station Pro | NOMAD® Handcrafted luxury leather goods shop | Harber London Clayton & Crume leather goods Links from the show Interview with Wooji Juice, maker of Ferrite Recording Studio Apple's MagSafe Leather Wallet is Near-Perfect: Here's Why! - YouTube Apple's MagSafe Duo Charger now available for $129 Need a charger for your iPhone 12? Here are the best alternatives to Apple's MagSafe Charger M1 MacBook Pro vs i9 Compressor test Two MacBook Pro models getting mini LED in 2021, MacBook Air in 2022 says Kuo The Blind Smartphone Camera Test 2020! - YouTube Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max Camera review: Big and beautiful Google Pixel 5 Camera review: Software power iPhone 12 Pro Max video of snow at night Cat close-up Lizard close-up iPhone 12 Pro has best iPhone camera yet, fourth best smartphone camera overall Andrew Wilkinson on not investing in Slack Salesforce to acquire Slack in $27.7 billion deal HomePod mini on battery power Review: Apple's HomePod mini is the speaker for the rest of us Zoom, Disney+ named Apple's 'App Store Best of 2020' Apple reveals 2020's most downloaded apps Review: Infinacore Pandora Portable Power is a compact battery pack fit for your everyday carry Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.comSupport AppleInsider Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Nov 25, 2020 • 27min

Interview with Wooji Juice on App Store Small Business Program

Wooji Juice, maker of the popular iPad app Ferrite joins us on the show to discuss Apple’s new Small Business Program and the 15% commission now available to some developers. We’d love to interact with you on Twitter. If you have questions or comments on the show, tweet at @stephenrobles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts . Links to Ferrite and Wooji Juice ‎Ferrite Recording Studio on iOS Follow Wooji Juice on Twitter Wooji Juice Website Developers delighted at Apple's reduced App Store commission Apple cuts App Store commission to 15% for developers paid less than $1M per year Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.comSupport AppleInsider Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Nov 20, 2020 • 1h 1min

M1 MacBook Pro review, HomePod mini, and macOS Big Sur

We review the new Apple Silicon M1 13-inch MacBook Pro, discuss the new HomePod mini, review the many design changes in macOS Big Sur, and cover Apple’s new small business program. We’d love to interact with you on Twitter. If you have questions or comments on the show, tweet at @stephenrobles and @wgallagher, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts . Sponsored by: Headspace: Get a FREE one-month trial with access to the entire Headspace library! Visit headspace.com/appleinsider to learn more. SanDisk: Get 15% off your first order of featured products from SanDisk! Visit sandisk.com/appleinsider to learn more. Nebia by Moen: The Nebia by Moen Spa Shower is Nebia’s most advanced shower yet. Use code AppleInsider for 15% off sitewide! Visit nebia.com/appleinsider to learn more. Links from the show Apple Silicon M1 13-inch MacBook Pro review - Unprecedented power and battery for the money M1 benchmarks prove Apple Silicon outclasses nearly all current Intel Mac chips M1 Macs deliver Apple's first support for USB4 Spending time with HomePod mini and why we're already hooked HomePod mini power cable is not removable, teardown reveals 1Password update for macOS Big Sur brings new Apple Watch unlock feature Stephen's Twitter thread on macOS Big Sur App Store graphic revives wild speculation about touchscreen Mac Bartender 4 - Take control of your Menu bar How to use the new Safari Start Page in macOS 11 Big Sur William’s Wallpaper Developers delighted at Apple's reduced App Store commission Apple announces App Store Small Business Program Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.comSupport AppleInsider Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Nov 13, 2020 • 47min

Apple’s New M1 Macs, iPhone 12 Pro Max Camera and Leather Cases

We discuss the details of Apple’s new M1-powered Macs including performance comparisons, display limitations, ports, and more. We touch on the iPhone 12 Pro Max camera, Apple’s leather cases, and the AirPod Pro service program. We’d love to interact with you on Twitter. If you have questions or comments on the show, tweet at @stephenrobles and @Hillitech, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts . Sponsored by: ExpressVPN: AppleInsider listeners can get three extra months when you sign up for a year of service! Get the most secure and fastest VPN service today by visiting: expressvpn.com/appleinsider CleanMyMac X: Try the incredible Mac app, CleanMyMac X for FREE by visiting: macpaw.app/insider. Links from the show MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac mini — everything Apple announced at the "one more thing" event MacBook Air gets dedicated Dictation, Spotlight and Do Not Disturb function keys Compared: New Apple Silicon MacBook Air versus Intel MacBook Air Apple M1 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro stuck with 720p FaceTime cameras Mac mini inside M1 vs. Intel Apple Silicon M1 Macs do not support eGPUs How Apple Silicon on a M1 Mac changes monitor support and what you can connect MacBook Air with M1 chip outperforms 16-inch MacBook Pro in benchmark testing Photographer Austin Mann reviews the iPhone 12 Pro Max camera Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max review: the best smartphone camera you can get How to get a great patina on your iPhone X leather case Apple releases macOS Big Sur with redesign, Safari updates and more Why Everyone is wrong about the MagSafe Wallet - Peter McKinnon on YouTube AirPods Pro Service Program for Sound Issues - Apple Support Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.comSupport AppleInsider Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Nov 10, 2020 • 9min

Apple’s M1 chip, new MacBook Air, Mac mini, and 13-inch MacBook Pro

During Apple’s “One more thing” event, they announced a new Apple Silicon chip for Mac, the M1. This new processor is now available in a new 13-inch MacBook Air, Mac mini, and 13-inch MacBook Pro. Pre-orders are live right now and these Macs will be available next week. macOS Big Sur will be released publicly this Thursday, November 12. Let me know what you thought about the event on Twitter! Tweet and follow me at @stephenrobles. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts here. Links from the episode Apple announces M1 as first Mac Apple Silicon chip Apple debuts new MacBook Air with Apple Silicon M1 chip Apple introduces Mac mini with M1 chip and new $699 price tag Apple unveils new 13-inch MacBook Pro with Apple Silicon M1 for $1299 New Apple Silicon Mac mini, MacBook Air, and MacBook pro are available to preorder Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.comSupport AppleInsider Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Nov 6, 2020 • 39min

‘One more thing’ event preview, Apple Silicon Macs, and AT&T’s 5G Ultra Wideband

Apple’s “One more thing” event is next week and they’ve teased the release of Apple Silicon Macs. We test AT&T’s 5G+ mmWave service, and pre-orders begin for iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and HomePod mini. We’d love to interact with you on Twitter. If you have questions or comments on the show, tweet at Stephen Robles and William Gallagher, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts here. Don’t forget to subscribe and listen to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything else HomeKit related! Subscribe in Apple podcasts, Pocket Casts, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts. Sponsored by: Mint Mobile: Bring your iPhone and get a new UNLIMITED wireless plan for just 30 bucks a month! Switch today at: mintmobile.com/appleinsider Masterclass: Get 15% off an annual pass when you visit masterclass.com/appleinsider Links from the show iPhone 12 & AT&T 5G+ TESTED! What Speeds Can You Get?! - YouTube Apple announces Apple Silicon Mac special event for November 10 Apple rumored to debut two 13-inch MacBook models at Nov. 10 event What to expect during the Apple Silicon 'one more thing' Mac special event on November 10 MacBook Air, 13- and 16-inch MacBook Pro reportedly first Apple Silicon Macs 5G is a promise for the future, but isn't quite here today Apple's iPhone marketing manager talks 5G on iPhone 12 Apple may keep Apple Stores open during second UK lockdown [u] Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.comSupport AppleInsider Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Oct 30, 2020 • 47min

iPhone 12 Pro review and new iPad Air

We review the new iPhone 12 Pro, discuss LiDAR features, MagSafe accessories, and help you decide whether to upgrade. Then we review the new iPad Air, cover Apple TV+ news and more. We'd love to hear your feedback. Tweet at Stephen Robles and Wesley Hilliard, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts here. Don’t forget to subscribe and listen to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything else HomeKit related! Subscribe in Apple podcasts, Pocket Casts, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts. Sponsored by: Nebia by Moen: The Nebia by Moen Spa Shower is Nebia’s most advanced shower yet. Use code AppleInsider for 15% off sitewide! Visit nebia.com/appleinsider to learn more. Links from the show How to tell which aspect of 5G you've connected to on iPhone 12 iPhone 12 boasts latent reverse wireless charging feature, FCC filing suggests The real story behind MagSafe, USB-C PD, and why you need a 20W AC charger iPhone 12 magnetized to metal plate iPhone 12 can act as 5GHz Wi-Fi hotspot, boon for 5G Apple shows off iPhone 12 Pro cinematography chops in new Dolby Vision ad iPhone 12 Ceramic Shield Still 'Scratches at Level 6 With Deeper Grooves at Level 7' in Mohs Hardness Test How to master the camera app on iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 boasts latent reverse wireless charging feature, FCC filing suggests MagSafe 15W fast charging reportedly restricted to Apple 20W adapter Turing launches first iPhone 12 MagSafe car mount with charging Early iPhone 12 mini hands-on video surfaces New Apple 'personal computer' placeholder appears in Bluetooth database Apple invites select developers to Apple silicon Mac labs ahead of launch Jon Stewart signs multi-year deal with Apple TV+ for current events series Jon Stewart Returns With a ‘Current Events’ Series for Apple TV+ Apple renews sports comedy 'Ted Lasso' for third season Netflix raises monthly price of standard plan to $13.99, premium to $17.99 Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.comSupport AppleInsider Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Oct 23, 2020 • 34min

iPhone 12 pre-orders, MagSafe cases, 5G updates in the US and UK, and Intercom feature on HomePod

Our hosts recount their iPhone 12 Pro pre-order experience and what models they have coming on launch day. Discussion on the new iPhone 12 camera system, MageSafe cases, 5G network updates, Intercom launches on the HomePod and a farewell to Quibi. We’d love to interact with you on Twitter! If there are questions you’d like answered on the show or have a comment, tweet at Stephen Robles and William Gallagher, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts here. Sponsored by: ExpressVPN - AppleInsider listeners can get THREE extra months for FREE when you sign up for a year of service! Get the most secure and fastest VPN service today by visiting: expressvpn.com/appleinsider Carrier 5G Coverage Maps View the full list of 5G Ultra Wideband cities on AppleInsider Verizon 5G Coverage Map AT&T 5G Coverage Map T-Mobile 5G Coverage Map T‑Mobile Newsroom on 5G Ultra Wideband Links from the show Some iPhone 12 cases are shipping without speaker holes Low-light performance of iPhone 12 Pro aided by wider ISO range & aperture Photographer Austin Mann puts iPhone 12 Pro through its paces iPhone 12 Pro Camera Review: Glacier — Austin Mann Lux launches Halide Mark II app with revamped interface, more pro photography tools ‎Halide Mark II - Pro Camera Verizon Unlimited Data Plans AT&T Unlimited Data Plans iPhone 12 '5G' indicator denotes best available connection iPhone - Supported 5G and LTE networks Peak Design launches first iPhone case with mounting system & MagSafe support MagSafe Charging iPhone 11 | Basic Apple Guy on Twitter First initial iPhone 12 teardown video surfaces online Apple releases HomePod software update 14.1 with Intercom How to setup and use Intercom on iPhone, Apple Watch, and HomePod Quibi lands on Apple TV as service fights to survive Short-form streaming platform Quibi to shut down [confirmed] Apple seemingly discontinues Apple TV 'Remote' app 5G Ultra Wideband Cities As listed by Verizon and AT&T. Verizon claims 5G Ultra Wideband is “available only in parts of select cities.” While AT&T says “5G+ is available in select innovation zones in over 15 states across the US”. Verizon Ultra Wideband Cities: Anaheim, CA Ann Arbor, MI Arlington, TX Atlanta, GA Baltimore, MD Boise, ID Boston, MA Charlotte, NC Chicago, IL Cincinnati, OH Cleveland, OH Columbus, OH Dallas, TX Denver, CO Des Moines, IA Detroit, MI Fort Wayne, IN Grand Rapids, MI Greensboro, NC Hartford, CT Houston, TX Indianapolis, IN Jersey City, NJ Kansas City, MO Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV Little Rock, AR Louisville, KY Memphis, TN Miami, FL Milwaukee, WI Minneapolis, MN Norfolk, VA Oklahoma City, OK Omaha, NE Panama City, FL Philadelphia, PA Phoenix, AZ Providence, RI Raleigh, NC Richmond, VA Salt Lake City, UT San Francisco, CA San Jose, CA Sarasota, FL Spokane, WA St. Louis, MO St. Paul, MN Syracuse, NY Tucson, AZ Washington, DC AT&T 5G+ Cities: Atlanta, GA Austin, TX Baltimore, MD Charlotte, NC Cleveland, OH Dallas, TX Detroit, MI Houston, TX Indianapolis, IN Jacksonville, FL King of Prussia, PA Las Vegas, NV Los Angeles, CA Louisville, KY Menlo Park, CA Miami Gardens, FL Miami, FL Nashville, TN New Orleans, LA New York City, NY Oakland, CA Ocean City, MD Oklahoma City, OK Orlando, FL Philadelphia, PA Phoenix, AZ Raleigh, NC Redwood City, CA San Antonio, TX San Bruno, CA San Diego, CA San Francisco, CA San Jose, CA Waco, TX West Hollywood, CA Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.comSupport AppleInsider Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Oct 16, 2020 • 54min

iPhone 12 Comparison, 5G Carrier Coverage, iPhone 12 Pro Max Cameras and How to Upgrade

Our hosts detail the features of HomePod mini vs HomePod, compare the differences between the entire iPhone 12 lineup, give an overview of 5G coverage in the US and describe the upgrade options for iPhone 12. We'd love to hear your feedback. Tweet at Stephen Robles and Wesley Hilliard, or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts here. Sponsored by: CleanMyMac X: Try the incredible Mac app, CleanMyMac X for FREE by visiting: macpaw.app/insider. Nebia by Moen: The Nebia by Moen Spa Shower is Nebia’s most advanced shower yet. Use code AppleInsider for 15% off sitewide! Visit nebia.com/appleinsider to learn more. Carrier 5G Coverage Maps View the full list of 5G Ultra Wideband cities on AppleInsider Verizon 5G Coverage Map AT&T 5G Coverage Map T-Mobile 5G Coverage Map T‑Mobile Newsroom on 5G Ultra Wideband Links from the show Best Buy listing claims iPad Air goes on sale October 23 Compared: HomePod mini versus HomePod How to setup and use Intercom on iPhone, Apple Watch, and HomePod How to Set Up & Use Intercom on HomePod, iPhone, & Apple Watch! - YouTube HomePod & HomePod mini cannot pair to each other, but home theater support coming soon Apple’s HomePod will soon support Dolby Atmos with the Apple TV 4K iPhone 12 Case Roundup: Protect Your Device on Release Day iPhone 12 Pro models have 6GB of RAM, iPhone 12 & iPhone 12 mini sport 4GB How to compare the sizes of the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone SE, and iPhone 11 Anker Nano iPhone Charger, 20W iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 mini support mmWave 5G, but only in US [u] Compared: iPhone 12 versus iPhone 12 mini versus iPhone 12 Pro versus iPhone 12 Pro Max Apple stops shipping 5W power adapter, EarPods with any iPhone order Ceramic Material Technologies | Corning What MagSafe on the iPhone 12 is, how it works, and what can it do iPhone 12 wireless charging hits 15W with MagSafe, Qi limited to 7.5W iPhone 12 Pro LiDAR sensor allows for 6x faster low-light autofocus, instant AR Apple announces ProRAW image format for iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max about 20% faster than iPhone 11 Pro The iPhone 12 Pro Max could be Apple’s biggest camera jump in years | The Verge Breaking down Apple’s three new iPhone 12 camera systems | The Verge Understanding the Camera Enhancements Coming to the iPhone 12 | MacStories How to get an iPhone 12 with Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program iPhone - Buying | Apple Strong pre-sales for iPhone 12 in Taiwan | Digitimes Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.comSupport AppleInsider Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Oct 13, 2020 • 14min

Apple Event Recap: HomePod mini, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and more

Tune in for a special recap episode covering Apple’s “Hi, Speed” event. Apple announced a new HomePod mini, redesigned iPhone 12, smaller iPhone 12 mini, new iPhone 12 Pro models and more. We'd love to hear your feedback. Tweet at Stephen Robles or email us here. Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts here. Links from the show Apple releases $99 HomePod mini smart speaker Everything you need to know about 5G before the 'iPhone 12' launch Apple launches iPhone 12 with 5G, A14 Bionic processor, higher resolution display Apple resurrects MagSafe branding for line of iPhone 12 accessories Apple debuts $699 5.4-inch iPhone 12 mini Apple launches iPhone 12 Pro line with new design, better cameras, LiDAR Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.comSupport AppleInsider Podcast ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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