
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

Oct 9, 2020 • 41min
Preview of Apple’s ‘Hi, Speed’ event, iPhone upgrade plans, and new features of iOS 14 Photos
Apple announces its “Hi, Speed” event where it will likely release new models of iPhone. We discuss the possibility of an “iPhone for Life” upgrade plan, new reviews on the site, new features in iOS 14 photos, and remembering Steve Jobs.
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Links from the show
Apple confirms Oct 13th event to announce new 'iPhone 12' family
Leaker claims 'HomePod mini' is coming, 'HomePod 2' is not
'iPhone 13' will have a smaller notch according to known leaker
Apple applies for 'iPhone for Life' trademark in Hong Kong
Review: Apple Watch SE is the smartwatch for first-time buyers and upgrade-holdouts
Review: Apple's eighth-gen iPad is powerful and expectedly boring
iPad 8th-Gen (2020) Benchmarks & iPad 7th-Gen (2019) Comparison! - YouTube
How to use the new Photos features in iOS 14
Apple rebuts House antitrust report, says developers 'primary beneficiaries' of App Store
Gamers spent $11 billion in Apple's App Store in Q3 - more than all of Google Play
Remembering Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs Introduces the iPhone
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Oct 2, 2020 • 51min
iOS 14 updates, Solo Loop exchanges in-store, Google’s new devices and Apple TV competition
We follow up on Apple Watch Series 6 and returning Solo Loop bands in-store, new features in iOS 14.2, Google announces the Pixel 5 and 4A 5G, Keychron K2v2 review, and Apple TV+ recommendations.
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Links from the show
AirPods Pro 'Spatial Audio,' AirPods with auto-switching coming in iOS 14
Review: Apple Watch Series 6 is still the best smartwatch to buy | AppleInsider
How to automatically change Apple Watch faces at certain times or places
iPad Pro mini LED-backlight expected in early 2021, MacBook later in year
Everything new in iOS 14.2 beta 2: New emoji, HomeKit icons, and more
How to use Siri's new queries in iOS 14 | AppleInsider
Google announces Google Pixel 5 for $699, Pixel 4A 5G for $499
Google unveils Chromecast with Google TV, Nest Audio speaker
Apple TV app beta available to some Microsoft Xbox software pre-release testers
Watch Apple TV+ in a web browser
Watch Apple TV+ on Amazon Fire TV
Review: The Keychron K2v2 is a good upgrade to an already near-perfect keyboard
Watch Tehran on Apple TV+
Watch Trying on Apple TV+
Watch Long Way Up on Apple TV+
Watch Ted Lasso on Apple TV+
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Sep 25, 2020 • 51min
Apple Watch Series 6 review, October ‘iPhone 12’ event, and iOS 14 tips and tricks
We review the new Apple Watch Series 6, discuss Solo Loop bands, cover the rumored October ‘iPhone 12’ event, and run down many tips and tricks for iOS 14.
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Links from the show
Apple Watch Series 6, SE, or Series 3 - Which Apple Watch to buy in 2020
Apple inconsistently offering free Sport Band or Solo Loop exchange for poor fit issues
Apple leaker confirms Oct. 13 'iPhone 12' event, Pro models arriving later
Apple 'iPhone 12' event rumored for Oct. 13 as Eddy Cue promotes Services to UK carrier staff
William’s 49-inch monitor
The best resources and tips for customizing your iOS 14 Home Screen
YouTube Picture-In-Picture Shortcut
Widgetsmith
Apple updates Pages, Numbers, Keynote for iOS 14, iPadOS 14
The best resources and tips for customizing your iOS 14 Home Screen
How to use the new Control Center features in iOS 14
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Sep 18, 2020 • 42min
iOS 14 release, Apple Watch comparison, new iPad Air and more
Our hosts review the ‘Time Flies’ event, compare new Apple Watch models, discuss the refreshed iPad Air, iOS 14 widgets and default apps, and Spotify’s complaint over the Apple One services bundle.
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Links from the show
Everything Apple released at the 'Time Flies' event - and what we thought
A decade of iPads: The 2010 iPad versus the 2020 iPad & new iPad Air
Apple Watch SE & Family Setup aims for a slice of the kids GPS tracker market
How to change the default browser in iOS 14
How to change your default Mail app in iOS 14
Users can now set Microsoft Outlook, Edge as iOS 14 defaults
Apple releases Safari 14 for macOS Catalina, Mojave users
Compared: Apple Watch Series 6 versus Apple Watch SE versus Apple Watch Series 5
Apple Watch Series 6 is first to integrate U1 Ultra Wideband chip
Spotify says Apple One bundle is a 'threat to collective freedom' [u]
🥇Leather Nomad Organiser for iPad Pro 11", 10.5" & 9.7" | Harber London
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Sep 15, 2020 • 14min
‘Time Flies’ event recap: Apple Watch Series 6, new iPads, and Apple One services bundle
Apple held its “Time Flies” event and announced the Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE, new iPad 8th generation, iPad Air and new services including Apple Fitness+. Hear the the recap of all the details in under 15 minutes.
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New Apple Watch Series 6 has blood oxygen sensor & bright new colors
Apple debuts one-piece Solo Loop, Braided Solo Loop along with Apple Watch Series 6
Parents can now manage children's Apple Watches with Family Setup
Low-cost Apple Watch SE brings health tracking to more users
Apple Fitness+ will offer workouts on any screen
Apple One bundle includes Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and more
Apple updates eighth-generation iPad with A12 processor
Apple's new iPad Air has 10.9-inch display in a new design, A14 Bionic processor
Apple releasing iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, tvOS 14 September 16
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Sep 11, 2020 • 41min
Apple announces ‘Time Flies’ event, Siri improvements, and Big Sur beta
In a press release this week Apple announced its next major event for September 15 titled, “Time Flies.” We go through the products rumored to be released, discuss new patent filings for Siri improvements, give an update on App Store policy battle, and thoughts on macOS Big Sur beta.
We’d love to interact with you on Twitter! If you have questions you’d like answered on the show or comments, 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.
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Links from the show
Apple's 'Apple Watch Series 6' and iPad 'Time Flies' event will be on September 15
Carrier marketing email confirms 'iPhone 12' 5G support
14-inch Apple Silicon MacBook Pro coming at 'Time Flies' Apple event, says leaker
What to expect at Apple's September 15 'Time Flies' event
Apple Watch will drive Sept. 15 event with possible 'iPhone 12' announcement, says JP Morgan
Apple refining Siri to cut down on mistaken activations, and to draw less power
Mark Zuckerberg says Apple's App Store 'deserves scrutiny'
Facebook accuses Apple of anticompetitive behavior in EU antitrust filing
Apple fires back in Epic Games 'Fortnite' saga, seeks damages for breach of contract
Apple shutting down Sign in with Apple support for Epic Games accounts
Epic Games' CEO responds to Apple's countersuit in Twitter thread
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Sep 9, 2020 • 38min
Apple, Facebook and Mordor: Interview with Jason Aten
Special Guest Jason Aten, tech columnist at Inc.com comes on the show to discuss his piece critiquing Apple’s App Store policies and whether or not its becoming more like Microsoft, or Facebook.
We'd love to hear your feedback. Tweet at Stephen Robles and Jason Aten, 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.
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Links from the show
Follow Jason on Twitter
Jason Aten’s Personal Website
Inc.com | Technology
No, Apple Isn’t the New Microsoft, It’s the New Facebook
The AirPods Pro Are the Best In-Ear Buds You Can Buy and Apple's Most Important Product
The Apple Thing to Do — Jason Aten
Apple's Standoff With Developers Over the App Store Puts It on the Wrong Side of Innovation
Apple Made a Dramatic Return to CES With a Clear Message About Privacy. Facebook Didn't Agree
Why Facebook's Biggest Problem Isn't Fake News or Privacy. It's Mark Zuckerberg
Tim Cook Says These 3 Words Guide Every Decision at Apple
Discussing Apple's App Store with Rogue Amoeba's Paul Kafasis on the AppleInsider podcast
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Sep 4, 2020 • 50min
Is Apple Becoming Like Facebook? Fortnite Update, iOS 13.7, and more
Updated rumors on the ‘Apple Watch Series 6’ and ‘iPhone 12’ release, iOS 13.7 update is available with built-in exposure notifications, Apple shuts down Epic Games’ developer account, and we discuss if Apple’s policies on the App Store are making it more like Microsoft, or Facebook.
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Links from the show
What to expect from the 2020 'Apple Watch Series 6' launch
Apple rumored to announce 'iPhone 12' in October, Apple Watch and iPad in September
Apple releases iOS 13.7, iPadOS 13.7 with Exposure Notification update
Here's where Apple Stores have reopened and closed again around the world
Apple highlights role of iPad in remote education efforts
'AirPods Studio' design and feature details revealed by ongoing Apple research
Apple 'App economy' generated 300,000 new US jobs amid coronavirus pandemic
Apple shuts down Epic Games developer account
Why is Facebook not Paying the Apple Tax? – iA
No, Apple Isn’t the New Microsoft, It’s the New Facebook - INC. by Jason Aten
Mark Zuckerberg claims Apple's App Store charges 'monopoly rents,' stifles innovation
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Aug 28, 2020 • 38min
‘iPhone 12’ Video Leaks, iOS 14 Feature Update and Epic Games Saga
New footage from a supposed “iPhone 12 Pro” settings screen is leaked, new SKU numbers of iPad and Apple Watch models point to an imminent product launch, Epic Games and Apple continue their App Store standoff, and rumors of Apple building its own web search platform.
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Links from the show
Supposed 'iPhone 12 Pro Max' screenshots show Camera & LiDAR settings, hint at 120Hz display
Apple about to release seven iPads, eight 'Apple Watch Series 6' models
New iPad Air moves Touch ID to power button, has USB-C says leaker
Siri will let users interact with apps when summoned on iPadOS 14
Apple may launch its own web-based search engine
Facebook warns of a 50% hit to advertisers' revenue from iOS 14
Apple Maps will let users leave reviews and photos in latest iOS 14 beta
Congressman says antitrust hearing confirmed Apple's 'deeply disturbing' behavior
Epic isn't planning on making changes to return 'Fortnite' to the App Store
Judge 'inclined' to grant protection to Unreal Engine, not Fortnite
Apple applauds court for denying Epic Games' request to restore 'Fortnite'
TikTok's new CEO quits ahead of US ban
TikTok could be sold to Microsoft and WalMart partnership within 48 hours
Linksys Velop WiFi 6 Mesh Router
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Aug 21, 2020 • 33min
Apple vs Epic Games, Apple Watch Rumors and Wi-Fi Router Review
Apple and Epic Games continue to battle over App Store policies, Apple reaches a $2 trillion market cap, a more affordable Apple Watch could be coming in September, and Apple TV+ can now be bundled with other services.
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Links from the show
Apple threatens to close Epic Games developer account on Aug. 28
Apple 'won't make an exception' for Epic to skirt App Store rules
iPhones with Fortnite installed hit eBay with prices as high as $10,000
Apple enlists Gibson Dunn to fight Epic Games suit, law firm previously retained in Samsung battle
How to reinstall 'Fortnite' on your iPhone or iPad
Apple first U.S. company to hit $2 trillion market cap
Affordable Apple Watch, Apple game controller coming says prolific leaker
Apple YouTube channel may have leaked September 'iPhone 12' event date
Apple offering CBS, Showtime as a $9.99 Apple TV+ add-on bundle
Review: Apple's final Intel 27-inch iMac is going out with a bang
Review: The Rock Space AC1200 compromises on security for cheap whole-home Wi-Fi
Linksys Velop Wifi 6 Mesh Router
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