AppleInsider Podcast

News that the improved Siri is delayed don't fully ring true, but tales of Apple Health+ being at least trimmed down do. Plus Apple Creator Studio continues to have surprises for subscribers, 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 a free trial at squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER and then 10% off your first website or domain purchase with code APPLEINSIDERMasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.comNordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARLinks from the Show:Siri testing isn't going well, new features probably won't ship in iOS 26.4Apple Health+ scaled back internally, new focus on incremental improvementApple Creator Studio users are hitting generative AI usage limits far too soon600 Japanese companies want a free ride in Apple's ecosystemUK gets Apple and Google to agree to easy App Store changesOne song can ruin your entire Apple Music algorithm & there needs to be a fixHow to get your 2026 Apple Music Replay playlistDiscord age verification not a requirement for every user, but still badDiscord's upcoming safety update makes age verification hard to avoidFTC uses selective Apple News study to ask Apple to stop promoting 'leftist outlets'After angry staff complaints, Tim Cook says he will push lawmakers on immigration policy2025 sales surge means one in four smartphones on Earth is an iPhoneSupport 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 (01:59) - Siri delays (17:35) - Apple Health+ (27:32) - Apple Creator Studio limits (41:23) - App Store worldwide (49:54) - Apple Music's algorithm (01:01:39) - Controversy Corner (01:11:26) - One in four smartphones ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

How the Apple Vision Pro has and has not moved forward in two years, plus what's going on with Gemini and Siri, and what comes after the iPhone Fold, 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-NORDSTELLARLinks from the Show:The best gear and gadgets from CES Unveiled 2026iPhone in space: NASA gives approval for personal iPhones to Artemis astronautsHow to watch Super Bowl LX on iPhone, Mac, and iPadBad Bunny wins Grammy album of the year ahead of Super Bowl halftime showTim Cook: Apple won't change privacy rules with Google Gemini partnershipGoogle & Apple CEOs offer seemingly contradictory statements regarding AI partnershipTwo years after release, Apple still hasn't decided what to do with Apple Vision ProClamshell iPhone could be Apple's second foldableHow terrible - the insanely wealthy are confounded by Call ScreeningApple TV Press Day event reveals star-studded lineup of new original content coming soonFormula 1 CEO hints toward a possible 'F1' movie sequel on Apple TVBoc ost your vibe coding with AI agents in Apple's new Xcode 26.3New & native AI agent coding in Xcode 26.3 is pretty goodSupport 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 (03:51) - Super Bowl (10:14) - Apple TV slate for 2026 (26:48) - Apple Vision Pro anniversary (32:55) - Folding iPhone Flip (41:22) - Call Screening screens calls (46:18) - Google and Apple (58:44) - Xcode AI ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

At last the Apple Creator Studio is here, and we're slowly learning what's actually new in it, what's different, and asking Apple about some launch oddities. Plus there are more iPhone 18 rumors, and more reasons to not give your health data to ChatGPT.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:Copilot Money: Take control of your finances with the easy to use Copilot Money and a one month free trial at copilot.money/appleinsiderSquarespace: go to squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER for a free trial and then 10% off your first purchase with coupon code APPLEINSIDERTempo: Get 60% off your first box of fresh, chef-crafted meals at tempomeals.com/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:Apple AirTag 2 improve battery, tracking, and safetyAirTag 2 has a thinner motherboard, bigger speaker coil, and lots of glueApple Creator Studio review: Incredible value for most creative prosRemember: Cancel Final Cut Pro iPad subscriptions when you set up Apple Creator StudioJohn Ternus solidifies his role as Apple CEO-apparent amid design team shakeupApple Design Team gains Halide co-founder, but the pro camera app isn't going anywhereiPhone 18 Pro Max smaller Dynamic Island dimensions detailed in new leakIf you give ChatGPT your health data, have your doctor on speed-dialMoral low ground: App Store is rife with AI 'nudify' appsApple's unusual OS 27 code name shift could reflect AI strategy changes, or nothing at allTim Cook slammed for attending 'Melania' screening on night of Alex Pretti killingApple CEO Tim Cook 'heartbroken' after repeated ICE killings in MinneapolisApple C-series modem enables new privacy-focused limit precise location featureSupport 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 (02:32) - AirTags (14:15) - Apple Creator Studio (47:38) - Apple Design and Halide (55:31) - iPhone 18 (01:02:16) - ChatGPT health warning (01:03:49) - Controversy Corner (01:11:18) - Modem privacy ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Apple is up for another Oscar, Apple is trying another AI Pin, and while Craig Federighi now leads the team having another go at Siri, there are new iPhone 18 Pro rumors being debated.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 emailLinks from the Show:'F1' driving Apple's Oscar awards ambitions in 2026Apple & Google's AI deal clears biggest hurdle blocking smart home accessory releaseApple Intelligence will see sweeping changes as Craig Federighi takes controlDespite Apple having said otherwise, Siri said to become a chatbot in iOS 27Apple Park employees are testing two new AI chatbotsThis time it'll work: Apple rumored to be developing a wearable AI pinJapan finally gets Apple FItness+, lazily using AI-generated dubsChatGPT will soon start showing ads, but they won't affect its responsesNo top left camera for iPhone 18 Pro, but a smaller Dynamic IslandAfter years of rumors, Face ID without Dynamic Island may come to iPhone 18Dynamic Island will move & get really tiny, if a leaker who's being sued by Apple is rightAnalyst claims to know full Apple's iPhone 18 Pro & iPhone Fold specsHave US senators told Apple and Google to remove X/Grok?Apple is afraid doing anything about child porn on XGrok now bans illegal porn generation, after monetizing itW Emerges as X Alternative Aimed at Combating 'Systemic Disinformation' | PCMagBad Bunny dances his way to the Super Bowl halftime show Red Bull's 2026 Formula 1 launch puts Apple hardware front and centerSupport 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 and Oscars (03:36) - So much Apple Intelligence (08:17) - Apple AI Pin (13:05) - Siri chatbot (24:42) - Apple Fitness+ AI dubbing (37:54) - iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold (49:10) - Controversy Corner (01:01:44) - Bad Bunny (01:07:55) - Apple Vision Pro sports ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

They weren't unexpected, but they were still surprises -- and they both leave us with so many questions: Google Gemini is coming to Apple Intelligence, and Apple Creator Studio is bring brilliant apps at a price.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Copilot Money: Take control of your finances with the easy to use Copilot Money and get 26% off your first year at copilot.money (offer expires January 20, 2026)Squarespace: go to squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER for a free trial and then 10% your first purchase with coupon code APPLEINSIDERMasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.comLinks from the Show:Setapp Mobile EU app store, CleanMyMac Business both close down for goodGoogle Gemini tech will be used in the all-new Siri after major Apple AI dealGoogle confirms that it won't get Apple user data in new Siri dealGemini-trained Apple Intelligence will work like other LLMs, says unsurprising reportDon't give Gemini your personal data, wait for Apple Intelligence-powered SiriApple Creator Studio brings new apps, features, and subscription pricing to Mac and iPadPixelmator Pro isn't dead, and is coming to iPadPixelmator is dead, long live Pixelmator ProApple Creator Studio is a boon and a bargain — but is far from being for everyoneApple Creator Studio takes one more step to an app subscription futureCompared: Apple Creator Studio vs Adobe Creative Cloud ProGoogle will not be taking over your iPhone, Apple Intelligence, or Siri with GeminiiWork is still (mostly) free, but we don't like the trendFirst Apple Immersive NBA Lakers game available for free viewing on Apple Vision ProApple Vision Pro owners will get a great assortment of classic arcade games in VR soonLevel up your manicure with the Apple Watch chargerSupport 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 (01:33) - Setapp Mobile (04:30) - Google Gemini and Siri (18:16) - Don't give Google Gemini your data (30:53) - Apple Creator Studio (56:16) - Apple Creator Studio icons (59:28) - Apple Vision Pro nails it ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★