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So many people are leaving Apple that it's a wonder it can still function with only 164,000 employees. But it's still bringing out new iPads, while Pebble has a smart ring, and the legend of Snow Leopard is back again.
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- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
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Links from the Show:
- Tyler, the Creator seals his biggest year yet as Apple Music Artist of the Year
- Apple executive shuffle continues with Lisa Jackson and Kate Adams retiring
- Dozens of staffers quit Apple, leaving behind only 164,000
- Apple CEO succession discussion enters new realm of rampant speculation
- Apple chip chief Johny Srouji rumored to consider his own exit
- Apple chief Johny Srouji confirms he isn't going anywhere
- Leak shows A19 iPad & M4 iPad Air unsurprisingly will arrive in early 2026
- Pebble's simple smart ring lets you make voice notes from your finger
- ICEBlock developer suing DOJ, ICE, & more after Apple App Store removal
- Apple's removal of ICEBlock sees repeated protests at Portland store
- Stop this myth that Snow Leopard was just some tune-up Mac release
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Support 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 Podcasts
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- (00:00) - Intro
- (00:54) - Exit stage left
- (15:55) - Lisa Jackson and Kate Adams
- (40:30) - New iPads
- (47:58) - Pebble smart ring
- (58:17) - Controversy Corner
- (01:06:28) - Snow Leopard
Your AppleInsider Podcast host Wesley Hilliard is joined by guest Tim Chaten to discuss the implications of Apple's latest high-profile departures, plus they get into the future of Apple Vision Pro on AppleInsider+.
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Links from the Show:
- Tim Chaten on Mastodon
- iPad Pros Podcast
- Vision Pros Podcast
- Be wary of the rumored connection between ChatGPT and Apple Health
- Apple's head of AI John Giannandrea is retiring
- Apple owes its greatest strength in AI to Giannandrea
- Apple's human interface design chief Alan Dye poached by Meta
- Alan Dye's departure doesn't mean Liquid Glass is going anywhere
Support the show:
Support 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 Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
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.
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.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
- (00:00) - Intro
- (01:27) - Guest: Tim Chaten
- (11:09) - Apple Health and ChatGPT
- (28:42) - John Giannandrea retires
- (41:56) - Alan Dye goes to Meta
- (56:50) - Closing and podcast reviews
It's been a quiet week for Apple in the United States thanks to the Thanksgiving holiday. AppleInsider Editor Mike Wuerthele joins Wesley to discuss Tim Cook's retirement, Apple's accessibility moves, and the age-old tale of Android versus iPhone.
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Links from the Show:
- Apple CEO Tim Cook isn't retiring in 2026
- Apple's smart home display: How pieces are falling into place
- Apple partners on limited edition iPhone grip tailored for disabled users
- Hikawa iPhone grip accessory sells out fast from the online Apple Store
- Moving files between Android and iPhone just got simpler
- Apple on track to dethrone Samsung for global smartphone lead
- Google's new 'Wicked'-inspired ad takes another swing at the iPhone
- Get ready for a foldable iPhone that costs as much as a 16-inch MacBook Pro
Support the show:
Support 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 Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
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.
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.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
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Apple's sports media strategy is up in the air, the Mac Pro may actually be dead this time, and Apple's doom won't be found in a single employee departure on the AppleInsider Podcast. This week's bonus segment in AppleInsider+ covers podcasts William and Wes listen to.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
Sponsored by:
- NordStellar: go to nordstellar.com with coupon code blackfriday20 and unlock 20% off on your purchase
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- Aura Frames: Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at the Aura Frames website with promo code APPLEINSIDER
- Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/appleinsider
Links from the Show:
- Tyler, the Creator seals his biggest year yet as Apple Music Artist of the Year
- Joe Rogan beats The Daily to top Apple Podcasts' Top Charts for 2025
- Apple TV subscribers will get Major League Soccer games for free in 2026
- MLS & Apple TV deal ends in 2029, years ahead of schedule
- Apple TV will offer Friday Night Baseball through 2028, contrary to rumors
- iOS 26.2 Side button virtual assistant settings were actually meant for Japan
- Mac Pro may never be updated, Apple backs Mac Studio instead
- In with a bang, out in silence — the end of the Mac Pro
- Expect big changes in iPhone release timing in 2026 and 2027
- iPhone Air isn't annual, iPhone Air 2 was never coming in 2026
- Next Apple Watch refresh may not happen until 2028
- Industrial designer & iPhone Air video narrator departs Apple for AI startup
- How Pixar avoided becoming 'Sillywood' when Steve Jobs took over
- HidrateSpark Pro 2 review: motivational drinking with lights, chimes, & Find My
Support the show:
Support 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 Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
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.
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.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
- (00:00) - Intro
- (08:47) - Apple Podcast charts
- (26:31) - Apple Sports strategy
- (36:59) - Siri changes in Japan
- (41:49) - RIP Mac Pro?
- (50:38) - Apple's new product schedule
- (01:00:47) - Apple DOOM™
- (01:08:12) - Pixar and Toy Story
- (01:12:47) - Closing comments
Willam and Wes discuss the privacy implications of smart glasses with cameras, the misreported death of iPhone Air 2, and watching jets take off from the USS Nimitz in Apple Vision Pro on this week's AppleInsider Podcast. The bonus topic for paid subscribers covers everyday carry and the tech replacing it.
Contact your hosts:
- @williamgallagher_ on Threads
- @WGallagher on Twitter
- William's 58keys on YouTube
- William Gallagher on email
- Wes on Bluesky
- Wes Hilliard on email
Sponsored by:
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Links from the Show:
- Passports on iPhone arrive with new Digital ID feature
- Limited edition knitted iPhone Pocket launched by Apple and Japanese fashion house
- Why camera-equipped smart glasses are already a privacy disaster
- Moving Apple Fitness+ over to Health is part of Apple's 2026 AI plan
- iPhone Air 2 won't be out in 2026, claims questionable report
- Leaker backtracks: iPhone Air not canceled, is getting two cameras instead
- You can now buy Sony's VR controllers for the Apple Vision Pro
- Streaming live sports to Apple Vision Pro is a pipe dream a startup cannot easily solve
- Launch in an F-18 from the USS Nimitz in the new Apple Vision Pro immersive experience
- Bentel Studio - Untitled Folder Wallet
Support the show:
Support 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 Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
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.
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.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected]
- (00:00) - iPhone Socks
- (11:01) - Smart glasses and privacy
- (25:17) - Apple Fitness+ moving to Health+
- (33:52) - iPhone Air 2
- (43:35) - USS Nimitz in Immersive Video