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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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Apr 2, 2021 • 50min
Apple celebrates 45 years, WWDC 2021 announced, and our iOS 15 and macOS wishlist
WWDC is scheduled for June 7-11, a next-generation Apple TV remote, and we list our hopes for OS updates.
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Links from the show
Stephen’s home screen
William’s home screen
Neil’s home screen
Apple’s 45th Birthday Tweet
Apple will hold WWDC 2021 online June 7 through June 11
Apple's mixed reality headset debut expected in mid-2021
Return of the Mac: How Apple Silicon will herald a new era at WWDC 2021
Siri gets two new voices, user choice at setup in iOS 14.5
Apple considering ruggedized Apple Watch for release as soon as 2021
tvOS 14.5 beta code hints at redesigned Apple TV remote with center button
More supposed evidence of rumored next-generation Apple TV remote surfaces
The Mac needs Shortcuts - Jason Snell
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Mar 26, 2021 • 53min
Apple HomeHub concept, iPad Pro 'A14X' leaked, and Intel ad debacle
More leaks reveal 'A14X' chip coming to new iPad Pro, rumors of HomePod devices with screens, and Intel's ad campaign fails.
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Links from the show
Two unreleased iMacs referenced in macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta
iOS 14.5 beta code reveals 'A14X' chip rumored to power iPad Pro
HomePod mini has hidden, unused temperature sensor
Apple HomeHub - What an iPad and HomePod fusion should deliver
The case for Apple TV — why Apple's 'hobby' isn't as dead as critics think
Intel takes aim at Apple, instead shoots itself in the dongle
Intel wants to manufacture Apple Silicon
Intel to consumers: 'Go PC!' - Intel to Apple: 'Good God do we need your business!'
Apple Fitness+ review: A physical & mental health godsend during the pandemic winter
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Mar 19, 2021 • 59min
iPad Pro Event Update, Apple Leak Culture, and Goodbye HomePod
Additional leaks on the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and April event, Apple leak culture, and HomePod is discontinued.
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Links from the show
What do classical musicians think about AirPods Max? - YouTube
Classical musicians review AirPods Max
New iPad Pro with 'A14X' chip and Thunderbolt to arrive as soon as April
Apple event predicted for April, not March 23
Apple seeded disinformation about March 23 event to root out leakers, leaker says
Mini-LED iPad Pro not expected to ship until April at the earliest
Mark Gurman responds to Apple feeding misinformation to leakers
Apple Maps updated with COVID-19 vaccine locations
HomePod is discontinued, but isn't dead yet - Apple's 'end of life' explained
Apple discontinues full-size HomePod, to focus on HomePod mini
Unreleased Apple Silicon iMac leaked by Xcode Crash Reporter
Intel is now making 'Mac versus PC' ads with Justin Long
Having Choices - Intel - YouTube
Intel tweets about dongles
John Hodgman returns to critique Apple Silicon advancements
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Mar 12, 2021 • 46min
March Event Preview, 2021 iPads, and Goodbye iMac Pro
Rumors point to an Apple event on March 23, new iPads and ‘AirPods 3’ coming soon, iMac Pro is discontinued, and keyboard tips on iPhone.
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Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
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Links from the show
Apple 'AirTags' and iPad Pro event now rumored for March 23
'AirPods 3' shown in new renders based on supply chain leaks
Case for unannounced 11-inch iPad spotted at Target
Apple discontinues iMac Pro, available 'while supplies last'
Kuo: Apple AR headset to feature 15 cameras for 'pass-through' VR experience, biometrics
Sky Guide for iOS
'Unibody' lens coming to iPhone in 2022, periscope lens in 2023, says Kuo
Adobe Photoshop updated for native Apple Silicon support - with caveats
DaVinci Resolve and Fusion now officially support M1 Macs
1Password for Mac update delivers Apple Silicon support
Apple will switch to randomized serial numbers in early 2021
Apple overtakes Samsung as global top smartphone manufacturer
Apple firing up iPhone 12 manufacturing in India
Apple denied Parler re-entry to the App Store despite guideline revision
Apple orders 'Lady in the Lake,' starring Natalie Portman, Lupita Nyong'o
How to set up and use one-handed keyboard on iPhone
How to type faster on Macs with built-in text expansion
Apple Watch summons immediate help for man who fell through ice
Shortcuts Catalog – Matthew Cassinelli
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Mar 5, 2021 • 57min
‘iPhone 13’ rumors, Clubhouse, and Apple Card fiasco
Predictions of the iPhone roadmap through 2023, MagSafe could return to MacBooks and come to iPhone, and our privacy concerns with Clubhouse.
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Links from the show
'iPhone 13' will bring ProMotion 120Hz display, foldable coming by 2023 says Kuo
MicroLED, mini LED, OLED - Apple's future iPhone, iPad, and Mac displays
iPhone not migrating to USB-C or getting Touch ID on power button any time soon
MagSafe connector could return and replace Lightning on iPhone
Rumor: Apple's MagSafe battery pack for iPhone could support reverse charging
Avoidable chain of events with cloud payments & unreturned trade-in led to disabled Apple ID [u]
Apple has stopped producing 512GB, 1TB SSD iMac 4K models, claim sources
Returning to the Apple Store - the new normal
Clubhouse Is Recording Your Conversations. That’s Not Even Its Worst Privacy Problem
New tool allows users to transfer iCloud Photos content to Google Photos
All 270 US Apple Stores open for the first time since first pandemic-related closures
Apple for Kids - Official Apple Support
Peak Design Video - YouTube
YouTuber builds 'first' Apple Silicon iMac using old iMac & M1 Mac mini
Jason Sudeikis wins first Golden Globe for Apple TV+ with 'Ted Lasso'
Tom Cruise Deep Fake
MagDoka
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Feb 26, 2021 • 55min
2021 iMac Redesign, ‘AirPods 3’ Leak, and M1 Mac SSDs
Renders of the 2021 iMac redesign and smaller Mac Pro are shown off, supposed image of ‘AirPods 3’ leaked, Final Cut as a subscription service, and M1 Mac SSD longevity.
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Links from the show
Smaller Mac Pro, 2021 iMac redesign with color options shown off by prolific leaker
MacBook Pro will regain SD card reader and HDMI port in 2021, Kuo says
Supply chain gearing up for late 2021 MacBook Pro with mini LED displays
Supposed 'AirPods 3' photo hints at flat-sided stem changes
Comply™ Foam Tips - Replacement Earphone Tips
Questions raised about M1 Mac SSD longevity, based on incomplete data
Final Cut Pro trademark hints at possible subscription offering
Spotify HiFi one-ups Apple Music with lossless audio streams
Anker PowerCore is a MagSafe-compatible portable battery pack for the iPhone 12
Google updates Gmail for iOS with widgets and privacy 'nutrition' label
Overcast
Apple having trouble finding ex-iOS head Scott Forstall for Epic testimony
Bitwarden Open Source Password Manager
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Feb 19, 2021 • 51min
New iOS 14.5 Features, Apple TV Hardware, and PDF Tools
The latest iOS 14.5 beta adds features to Shortcuts, the Music app, plus 200 new emoji. Rumors of an always-on display for ‘iPhone 13’, LastPass is limiting its free tier, we discuss the future of Apple TV hardware and highlight PDF tools for iOS and Mac.
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Links from the show
Exclusive: Eve Systems Tim Both talks Thread on HomeKit Insider
Video: Everything new in iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5
Apple releases second public beta of iOS 14.5, iPadOS 14.5, tvOS 14.5, watchOS 7.4
Mention of 'battery pack' in iOS 14.5 beta stokes rumors of new MagSafe accessory
See all the new and updated emoji coming to iOS 14.5
'AirTags' & new iPad Pro still on track for March release, leaker says
Apple inks animated feature films, TV series deal with Skydance Animation
Why Does the Apple TV Still Exist? - Daring Fireball
Lastpass limiting free users to either computers or mobile apps in March
Always-on 'iPhone 13' display could show persistent clock and battery icons
Advertisers banding together to adapt to Apple's iOS privacy plans
Facebook developing smartwatch with health, messaging features
Brydge debuts $129 Max+ keyboard with trackpad and case for 10.2-inch iPad
First Apple Silicon M1 malware discovered in the wild
Apple jumpstarting 6G development with new hires
OWC unveils truly universal Thunderbolt 4/USB-C cable
PDF Extra comes to iOS with productivity tools and free storage
PDF Extra: Scan, View & Edit
Steve Jobs job application valued at $175,000 heads to auction
gPodder: Media aggregator and podcast client
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Feb 12, 2021 • 45min
Apple Car, Mark Cuban’s Podcast App, and YouTube Downloader
Rumors of an upcoming electric vehicle from Apple are heating up, more features are discovered in iOS 14.5, Mark Cuban is co-founding a podcast app, and we highlight utilities for macOS.
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Links from the show
Apple predicted to announce 'Apple Car' partnership in the first half of 2021
Don't expect the 'Apple Car' to have a steering wheel, analyst says
2014 to 2021: Apple Car has already been six years in the making
Renault touted as great potential Apple Car partner by analyst
Apple More Than Doubled Autonomous-Car Road Tests in 2020
Siri offers default music app options in iOS 14.5 beta
Apple Maps gets crowdsourced accident, speed check and hazard warnings in iOS 14.5 beta
Apple developing new terahertz radiation sensor tech for non-invasive glucose monitoring
Mark Cuban is co-founding a podcast app where hosts can talk to fans live and monetize their conversations - The Verge
Google's reluctance to add privacy labels to Gmail, other apps might put users at risk
Keysmith for Macros
Freeze Frame
Downie - YouTube Video Downloader
Folx
How to Automatically Change Your Apple Watch Face
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Feb 5, 2021 • 1h
Mask Unlock in iOS 14.5, Mics for Podcasting, and Facebook Ad Tracking
iOS 14.5 beta reveals a new mask unlock feature for iPhone, macOS 11.2 fixes some M1 Bluetooth issues, the best mics for Zoom calls and podcasting, precipitation forecasts in Weather, and Facebook tests ad tracking notifications.
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Links from the show
Exclusive: Consumer Reports' Nicholas De Leon on M1 versus Intel
Everything new in iOS 14.5: Mask unlock, ATT, new controller support, more
How to unlock your iPhone while wearing a mask
Apple speeds up masked Face ID by detecting an Apple Watch in iOS 14.5
Joint Apple Card accounts, global 5G dual-SIM support found in iOS 14.5
macOS Big Sur 11.2 now available with Bluetooth fixes for M1 Macs
Users report ongoing display problems in macOS Big Sur 11.1 and 11.2
Punxsutawney Phil's Winter Predictions Are In | The Weather Channel
Apple requests return of Apple Silicon Developer Transition Kits, offers $200 toward purchase of M1 Mac
Kensington StudioDock available to preorder starting at $379
AirPods Max Leather Cases
Apple brings next-hour precipitation to Weather in the UK and Ireland
CARROT Weather for iOS and Android
Best cameras, lights, and mics for your work-from-home Zoom meetings
Podcasting Microphones Mega-Review – Marco Arment
Discussing Apple's App Store with Rogue Amoeba's Paul Kafasis on the AppleInsider podcast
Stalwart call-recording tool succumbs to Apple silicon
Rogue Amoeba | Current Software Status
H. Moser & Cie sends up Apple Watch with $30,800 mechanical clone
Jeff Bezos to step down as Amazon CEO, AWS chief Andy Jassy to fill role in Q3
Facebook tests ad tracking notifications ahead of Apple's privacy rollout
Facebook's anti-Apple campaign uses misleading figures, marketers claim
Apple adds App Tracking Transparency rules to App Store Review Guidelines
Apple illustrates privacy issues on Data Privacy Day
'Fortnite' judge orders 'frustrating' Apple to produce payment processing info
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Feb 2, 2021 • 37min
The State of PCs and Intel | Interview with Nicholas De Leon
On this episode, special guest Nicholas De Leon from Consumer Reports joins us to discuss the current state of Windows PCs, Intel, and how they compare to Apple’s new M1 Macs.
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Links from the show
Review: The M1 MacBook Air is nearly as transformative as the original - AppleInsider
Nicholas De Leon on Consumer Reports
Nicholas De Leon on Twitter
Consumer Reports Review of the M1 MacBook Air
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