AppleInsider Podcast

Apple has announced the dates for its annual WWDC and hinted that's when the new Siri is coming, plus it's released AI features in Apple Music, and says ads are coming to Apple Maps, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:Squarespace: Get a free trial at squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER and then 10% off your first website or domain purchase with code APPLEINSIDERNordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARClaude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:Siri testing isn't going well, new features probably won't ship in iOS 26.4What to expect at WWDC 2026iOS 26.4 is here with Playlist Playground, videos in Podcasts, new emoji, moreWes's Playlist: Writing with Elegance on Apple Music Apple distills Google Gemini model for on-iPhone processingiOS 27 will finally get that long-awaited Siri updateGrammarly CEO steps on same rake over and over in embarrassing interview about AI slopBehind on Siri, Apple makes a billion dollars from rival AI appsGenerative video creator Sora is dead along with $1 billion Disney content dealwatchOS 8 and watchOS 5 get minor updates with iMessage fixiOS 18.7.7, macOS 15.7.5 updates fix kernel memory leaks & WebKit flawsYou are out of time to update: Severe iOS hack code leaks to everyoneApple Maps ads are private and launch in the summerApple Business Mail tempts Google Workspace users with free emailApple Business goes free, consolidating business and brand management tools in one platformSupport 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 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.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected] (00:01) - WWDC (25:32) - Apple Music (39:40) - Grammarly (01:01:19) - Planned obsolescence (01:09:13) - Ads in Apple Maps ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Apple unexpectedly launched yet another device, the very long-awaited AirPods Max, plus the MacBook Neo gets more real-world testing, and Family Sharing gets a great update, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.comNordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARBartender:  Check out Bartender at macbartender.com/appleinsider and use the  discount code APPLEINSIDER to get 10% off Bartender 6.Links from the Show:AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max: Premium personal audio comparedAirPods Max 2 arrive with better ANC, Live Translation, and moreiPhone 17e review: Welcome improvementsiFixit MacBook Neo teardown confirms that it is Apple's most repairable laptop since 2012Tim Cook denies imminent retirement rumors, 'can't imagine life without Apple'Tim Cook dashes over to China for the latest Apple anniversary concertApple scales up its partnership with Save the MusicTim Cook continues Apple's 50th anniversary victory lap in new interviewFamily Sharing no longer means sharing a credit card in iOS 26.4Staff departures do not mean Apple will abandon Liquid GlassSiri and refined Liquid Glass controls on the docket for WWDC 2026 Liquid Glass is divisive now, but Apple knows where it's goingSupport 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 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.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected] (00:00) - Intro (02:37) - AirPods Max (11:42) - MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e (38:39) - Apple celebrations (46:30) - Staff exit (51:15) - Family Sharing ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

David Pogue, author of "Apple: The First 50 Years" is our special guest talking about what did and did not make it into the book, plus there are rumors of the HomeHub and real-world news of the MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use  code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/APPLEINSIDERSquarespace: Get 10% off your first website or domain purchase at squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER with code APPLEINSIDERTempo: Get 60% off your first box of fresh, chef-crafted meals at tempomeals.com/appleinsiderNordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARLinks from the Show:"Apple: the First 50 Years" at AmazonF1: The Stream - how the launch leveraged Apple's entire ecosystemTim Cook gets a tune-up as Apple TV speeds ahead with F1 promotionsApple's long-awaited HomeHub rumored to launch in fall 2026HomeHub will recharge with MagSafe by sticking to your wallApple's smart home hub delayed again because modernizing Siri is hardApple Home Hub rumored to offer watchOS-style UI and MagSafeMacBook Neo proves Apple can build a $599 laptop without cheapeninqg the Mac2022 Apple Studio Display vs 2026 Apple Studio Display: A lackluster upgradeMacBook Neo vs M1 MacBook Air: you decide - M4 lite or M1 plusMacBook Neo is just the latest in Apple's 35 years of trying to make a budget portableThis is what case-makers think the iPhone Fold will look like'X-Plane 12' flight simulator to take advantage of Nvidia CloudXR 6 in visionOS 26.4Apple Vision Pro user learns the hard way that flight attendants have the final saySupport 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 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.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected] (00:00) - Intro (01:06) - David Pogue (46:17) - F1: not the movie (54:12) - HomeHub (01:00:49) - MacBook Neo (01:08:48) - iPhone 17e (01:12:28) - Studio Display (01:14:16) - iPhone Fold (01:20:08) - X-Plane 12 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Apple released a slew of new devices this week, including the stellar MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e, plus the very good Studio Display XDR, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:NordStellar: get 10% off at nordstellar.com/appleinsider by using the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARClaude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:Apple itself has leaked a 'MacBook Neo'Studio Display Pro rumors resurface after code references suggest a premium modeliPhone 17e arrives with A19 chip upgrade and MagSafe chargingThere's not much in the new M4 iPad Air update other than speedPerformance anxiety: iPad Air M4 chip is binned, has only three performance coresMacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max arrive, with few surprisesHow M5 Pro and M5 Max push MacBook Pro into high-bandwidth AI eraNew M5 MacBook Air gets double the storage, Wi-Fi 7, and a higher priceNew Studio Display XDR immediately outshines the updated Studio DisplayMacBook Neo is Apple's new $599 entry-level notebookMacBook Neo has compromises, but not all of them will matter to youMacBook Neo name chosen to reflect its 'fun, friendly, and fresh' lookMacBook Neo vs M5 MacBook Air: Budget notebooks comparedMacBook Neo is (probably) not for you, that doesn't make it a failureSupport 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 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.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected] (00:00) - Intro (01:24) - Apple launches (17:49) - iPad Air (23:36) - MacBook Pro (33:41) - Studio Displays (50:39) - MacBook Neo ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tim Cook has made us want to skip the weekend and get straight to the new launches Apple has for us starting on Monday. That might include a low-cost MacBook, but then further ahead there's a hint of a touch-screen MacBook Pro later this year, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Squarespace: Go to squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER to save 10% off your first website or domain purchase with code APPLEINSIDERNordStellar: get 10% off at nordstellar.com/appleinsider by using the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARLinks from the Show:How Apple will target consumers with budget MacBook, againInexpensive MacBook is the perfect way to get users deeper into the Apple ecosystemCompromises for affordability ahead: Code leak spills details on new MacBookRising memory & battery costs complicate Apple's lower-cost MacBookTouch-screen OLED MacBook Pro to get small Dynamic IslandExperience F1 tracks with 3D art in Apple Maps ahead of each raceWhy Gen Z and young adults are embracing iPods againNerds are fighting to bring back gadgets even as iPhone wants them deadIf iPhone Fold is truly coming in 2026, expect big leaks very soonRight on schedule, test production of iPhone 18 Pro fires upiPhone Fold hinge crease will be about 1/4 the depth of the Galaxy Fold 7Expect at least five announcements during Apple's March launch weekApple has its problems, but still the only real choice for privacyA leaked internal email shows Ring's plan targets more than petsA FaceBook smart watch is okay, if you don't value privacyThis Meta smartglasses-detecting app is a great model for Apple Glass developers to followSupport 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 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.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected] (00:00) - Intro (01:18) - March launches (36:13) - Low-cost MacBook (40:37) - Touch-screen MacBook Pro (52:47) - Privacy ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★