AppleInsider Podcast

As the time for preordering Apple Vision Pro gets ever closer, one AppleInsider podcast host has decided to go for it -- and the other wishes he were in the right country to try it out. Plus rumored OLED iPads at great cost, and AirTags 2 in the future, on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam on Mastodon@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonSponsored by:Notion: Try out the incredible power of Notion AI today! For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you visit: notion.com/appleinsiderLinks from the show:Knomo bagsThe Twilight Zone: Nightmare at 20,000 FeetDonnie DarkoApple Vision Pro will ship to customers on February 2Prescription lenses for Apple Vision Pro are cheaper than expectedApple released a short video teasing Apple Vision Pro, paying homage to original iPhone adClicks brings a physical keyboard to your iPhoneSecond-gen AirTag probably won't ship until 2025Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone 17 years ago todayHere we go again - Apple rejects Hey Calendar app from App StoreHere are the best new devices from CES Unveiled 2024Support the showSupport the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune 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.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:16) - Intro (00:20) - Wes and the Vision Pro (15:18) - Vision Pro for developers (22:46) - OLED iPad (30:51) - Clicks keyboard (36:15) - AirTags 2: The Sequel (39:59) - Airplanes, doors and iPhones, oh my (44:27) - Original iPhone launch (49:21) - Hey email (53:29) - CES (55:35) - Logging Journal ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Discussion includes skepticism towards CES and expectations for HomeKit, comparing Sonos speakers to Apple's HomePod, music preferences and the decline of country music television, savings account humor and AirTags use, excitement for WWDC and journal app improvements, lack of interest in sports and soccer, frustration with Apple's action button, and comparing Series 8 and Series 9 Apple Watches.

The Apple Watch is back on sale for now, and QR codes are being used by fraudsters, plus a very few but entirely accurate predictions for 2024, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam on Mastodon@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonSponsored by:Notion: Try out the incredible power of Notion AI today! For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you visit: notion.com/appleinsiderMasterclass: This holiday season, give one Annual Membership and get one Free at masterclass.com/appleinsider15Links from the show:I Just Love (on Apple Maps)99% Invisible podcastCortex podcastHookmarkApple Watch import ban kicked off a decade ago by an early-morning email to Tim CookApple appeals Apple Watch ban, citing 'irreparable harm' to its businessJony Ive hires ex-Apple design lead for OpenAI projectLowe's accepts Apple PayMore ridiculous workarounds for Beeper's iMessage hackDOJ antitrust lawyers question Beeper over Apple's iMessage hackMing-Chi Kuo's predictions for 2024Support the showSupport the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune 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.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (00:28) - Watch out (08:30) - The Watch ban all began... (10:38) - Designer leaving for OpenAI hardware (11:14) - Smart home devices (14:39) - Lowe's takes Apple Pay (16:59) - QR codes (28:52) - Control Center QR reader versus Camera (32:16) - Ditch iPhone for Android and Beeper (35:52) - Apple TV+ hits and locations (43:32) - Champion of Features No One’s Heard Of (49:52) - High resolution (54:58) - Fully accurate predictions of Apple's 2024 (56:26) - Vision Pro rollout ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Apple has taken the Apple Watch off sale right before Christmas, while also finally giving us a preview of the next generation CarPlay as customized for Porsche and Aston Martin.Contact your hosts@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam on Mastodon@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonSponsored by:Magic Lasso Adblock: Block ads, trackers and annoyances on your iPhone, iPad and Mac. Get 1 month free access to Pro features today. Visit: magiclasso.co/appleinsider to learn more.Masterclass: This holiday season, give one Annual Membership and get one Free at masterclass.com/appleinsider15Links from the show:Apple will pause U.S. Apple Watch sales starting December 21Apple could avoid US Apple Watch ban with software updateMasimo open to an Apple Watch settlement, if Apple would only callWhite House is tracking Apple Watch ban with no sign of interveningApple's legal bid to pause Apple Watch sales & import ban failsIf you want blue iMessage bubbles that much, buy an iPhoneThe slow death of Beeper continues, and more senators want to get involvedBeeper has more ridiculous work-arounds for its iMessage bridge hackOne advertiser may be able to listen in on you — if you have an older Android deviceSupply chain report says OLED is next for iPad, but foldables don't have a concrete timelineBig changes expected for iPad family in 2024iPad Pro could get MagSafe in future hardware updateApple shows off next generation CarPlay in Porsche and Aston Martin carsGM ditching Apple CarPlay is about money, not safetySupport the showSupport the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune 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.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (00:36) - Apple Watch ban (14:40) - Beeper (25:40) - Always targeting Apple (30:26) - RCS (33:42) - AirDrop and Universal Clipboard (36:06) - Mac as statusboard (41:00) - Android phones are listening, or not (48:48) - Apple Watch Series 9 longterm review (50:36) - User guides and documentation (52:56) - 2024 iPads (58:18) - Foldable iPads and Apple's product delays (01:00:58) - Next generation CarPlay (01:03:18) - General Motors ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Apple previews Stolen Device Protection in iOS 17.3 beta, GM's Apple CarPlay dropout, and we unravel the Beeper Mini situation which promised iMessage on Android.Contact our hosts@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on Mastodon@andrew_osu on Twitter@andrewohara941 on ThreadsSponsored by:Notion: Try out the incredible power of Notion AI today! For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you visit: notion.com/appleinsiderFastmail: To learn more about Fastmail and receive 10% off your first year, visit: fastmail.com/appleinsiderLinks from the showStolen Device Protection to thwart iPhone and passcode thievesGM ditching Apple CarPlay is about money, not safetyBeeper Mini is down for 5% of users, but there's a fixBeeper Mini is down for 5% of users, but there's a fixUpgrade your AirPods Pro with a $99 USB-C charging caseHow to film Spatial Video for Apple Vision Pro on iPhone 15 ProApple News and Rumors since 1997Support the showSupport the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune 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.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here. (00:00) - Intro (00:59) - Journal App (04:36) - iOS 17.3 Beta (26:23) - Matter Updates (30:15) - Sponsor: Fastmail (31:33) - Sponsor: Notion (33:10) - GM + CarPlay (45:13) - Beeper Mini (52:38) - AirPods Pro USB-C Case (57:11) - Apple Vision Pro ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

William Gallagher and Wes Hilliard get into the good and bad of Stage Manager plus the good and great of Macs versus iPads, before they remembered that there is news about governments spying on us, about what the iPhone 16 will do with better microphones, and more. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Apple Music Replay requires some HomePod finagling, Personal Voice short film, Apple announces RCS coming in 2024, and your hosts rank some of Apple’s 2023 hardware.Contact our hosts@stephenrobles on Threads@stephenrobles on TwitterStephen on Mastodon@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam on Mastodon@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonSponsored by:Magic Lasso Adblock: Block ads, trackers and annoyances on your iPhone, iPad and Mac. Get 1 month free access to Pro features today. Visit: magiclasso.co/appleinsider to learn more.Notion: Try out the incredible power of Notion AI today! For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you visit: notion.com/appleinsiderBabbel: Get 55% off your subscription and start learning a new language with Babbel when you visit: babbel.com/appleinsiderLinks from the showDavid Attenborough - WikipediaApple's 2023 Device Hardware RankingHow to get your 2023 Apple Music Replay playlistApple Books Classics - Book Series on Apple BooksApple issues 2023 charts for Podcasts, Apple BooksApple seeds iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2 dev beta 4Personal Voice on iPhone | The Lost Voice | Apple - YouTubeApple unveils App Store Award winners, the best apps and games of 2023 - AppleYou're still going to be bullied for being a green bubble with RCSApple Card statement doesn't clarify matters at allApple's US chip manufacturing pipeline just got a big boostSupport the showSupport the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune 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.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (01:37) - Apple Music Replay (05:11) - Apple Books Replay (12:29) - iOS 17.2 Personal Voice (27:12) - Sponsor: Magic Lasso (28:48) - Sponsor: Babbel (30:20) - Apple + RCS (38:05) - Apple Card (45:20) - U.S. Chip Packaging (51:56) - Sponsor: Notion (53:37) - 2023 Rankings ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Your hosts highlight Black Friday deals, Sonos to launch high-end headphones to compete with AirPods Max in 2024, Tim Cooks says Apple already uses “AI” in an interview with Dua Lipa, and your hosts speedrun the OpenAI drama.Contact our hosts@stephenrobles on Threads@stephenrobles on TwitterStephen on Mastodon@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam on MastodonLinks from the showApple Black Friday Deals 2023 LIVE Handpicked Best DiscountsSonos may have new headphones and set-top box in 2024Reset HomePod or HomePod mini - Apple SupportApple relies heavily on AI/ML in iOS'Several people' could be the next Apple CEO, reveals Tim CookCan Apple Vision Pro reinvent the computer, again?Apple wants to make screens private and stop shoulder surfing OpenAI is imploding as staff rebel over shock firingSupport the showSupport the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune 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.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (03:54) - Black Friday (06:39) - William was Betrayed (09:53) - Sonos Headphones + TV (16:44) - Tim Cook Interview (25:48) - Apple Vision Pro (31:52) - Privacy Screen Tech (39:12) - OpenAI ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

First glimpse at Spatial Video captured on iPhone 15 Pro and viewable on Apple Vision Pro, MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max review, Nothing phone hacks iMessage onto Android, and welcome updates to watchOS 10.2 and iOS 17.2.Contact our hosts@stephenrobles on Threads@stephenrobles on TwitterStephen on Mastodon@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonSponsored by:Notion: Try out the incredible power of Notion AI today! For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you visit: notion.com/appleinsiderFastmail: To learn more about Fastmail and receive 10% off your first year, visit: fastmail.com/appleinsiderMasterClass: Buy one MasterClass annual membership and get one FREE when you visit: masterclass.com/appleinsiderLinks from the showApple Music Classical finally comes to the iPadApple explains the GPU enhancements in A17 Pro and M3MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max review: Performance, specs, speedFirst look at Vision Pro spatial video in new Apple demosApple seeds third iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2 developer betasNothing company brings iMessage blue bubbles to AndroidM3 Ultra could have up to 80 GPU coresEarly 2024 launch of 12.9-inch iPad rumored by KuoControversial Humane Ai Pin is here, costs $700Support the showSupport the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune 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.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (01:41) - Apple Music Classical on iPad (02:25) - Stephen's M3 Pro (07:43) - Dynamic Caching (11:04) - Spatial Video on iPhone (21:43) - Sponsor: Fastmail (23:37) - Sponsor: MasterClass (25:32) - iOS 17.2 watchOS 10.2 (34:13) - Nothing iMessage (40:54) - Sponsor: Notion (42:55) - M3 Ultra (44:47) - 12.9" iPad Air (47:58) - Humane Pin ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Reviews for the M3 MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac are out, plus Final Cut Pro gets new features on Mac and iPad, iOS 17.1.1 brings bug fixes, and Humane officially announces the AI pin.Contact our hosts@stephenrobles on Threads@stephenrobles on TwitterStephen on Mastodon@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam on MastodonSponsored by:Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/appleinsider and download the app to sign-up for FREE. Find doctors and specialists that take your insurance and even book appointments online!Links from the showMactracker on the App StoreM3 MacBook Pro review roundupiMac 24-inch M3 review: Performance, specs, priceThere is no Apple Silicon iMac 27-inch comingApple insists 8GB unified memory equals 16GB regular RAMApple updates HomePod software to version 17.1.1Apple releases iOS 17.1.1 update to fix iPhone issuesFinal Cut Pro November update brings improved navigationApple updates Logic Pro, GarageBand and MainStageScans reveal the flimsy, cheap components in fake AirPodsHumane Pin Orders begin 11.16Apple Watch Ultra saves unconscious diabetic's lifeApple shares trailer for Hannah Waddingham holiday specialSupport the showSupport the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private Discord channel, and early release of the show! We would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune 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.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: steve@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (01:33) - M3 MacBook Pro Reviews (09:58) - M3 iMac Reviews (11:08) - Scary Fast Final Thoughts (15:05) - 8GB = 16GB (20:11) - Sponsor: Zocdoc (22:14) - iOS 17.1.1 (25:27) - Mandela Effect (29:56) - Final Cut Updates (31:44) - AirPod CT Scan (33:23) - Humane Pin (38:08) - Stephen's Fast Internet (46:59) - Watch Saves Lives (49:32) - Holiday Special ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★