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: advertising@appleinsider.com (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 ★

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: advertising@appleinsider.com (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 ★

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: advertising@appleinsider.com (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 ★

In this second of two special AppleInsider Podcasts,. we examine Apple's 2025 and this time July to December. It's six months of new devices, new rumors, and old legal battles, 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:Antigravity: Buy Antigravity A1, the world’s first 8K 360 drone, at antigravity.techLinks from the Show:JulyApple aims for easy Mac setup with in-store wireless updatesHow Jeff Williams' departure from Apple will shuffle execIreland ends Apple tax saga with $15 billion windfallApple backs US rare earth magnets supply chain with $500 million dealMeta hires more Apple AI talent in poaching spreeApple sues Jon Prosser over iOS 26 leaksApple insists its AI training is ethical and respects publishersAppleCare One can cover devices up to four years after AppleCare One offers single plan for all your devicesBMW confirms it will not support CarPlay UltraApp Store developers must now provide age rating detailsApple is training manufacturers in the USApple hits back at DOJ antitrust suit paragraph by paragraphApple has sold 3 billion iPhones since 2007AugustTim Cook, Craig Federighi address Apple employees on AIApple Cinemas may regret their name as lawyers step inALS sufferer uses iPad in demonstration of thought controlApple confirms AI support tool in new legal pageApple's U.S. manufacturing set to get anothe...

By 2027, Apple may be releasing six or seven iPhones every year -- and new rumors say there could be two low-cost MacBooks, plus maybe the return of the iMac Pro, 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:Aura Frames: Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at the Aura Frames website with promo code APPLEINSIDERCopilot Money: Take control of your finances with the easy to use Copilot Money and get 26% off your first year at copilot.moneyLinks from the Show:How much faster is M5 versus M4?iPhone Fold and more: Apple could release seven iPhone models per year by 2027 | AppleInsiderBezel-free iPhone 20 display inches closer to productionWhen open, iPhone Fold may be close to the size of an iPad miniiOS 26 leak details multiple unreleased Apple productsiMac Pro may return in 2026 with M5 Max chipNew iMac with OLED display rumored to launch in 2027Apple's budget MacBook could reuse iPhone 13's A15 chip Apple's 2026 executive shuffle is only the beginning as Cook nears retirementSupport 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: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro (01:31) - Six or seven iPhones a year (32:05) - iPhone Fold (45:14) - iMac Pro and OLED iMac (50:26) - iOS 26 leaks (53:42) - Low-cost MacBook (58:10) - AI departmens and departures ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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+.Contact your host:Wes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Aura Frames: Exclusive $35-off Carver Mat at the Aura Frames website with promo code APPLEINSIDERRula: 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/appleinsiderAntigravity: Check out the Antigravity A1 8K 360 drone, which offers immersive flight with googles and intuitive controls. Buy one today by going to the Antigravity website.Links from the Show:Tim Chaten on MastodoniPad Pros PodcastVision Pros PodcastBe wary of the rumored connection between ChatGPT and Apple HealthApple's head of AI John Giannandrea is retiringApple owes its greatest strength in AI to GiannandreaApple's human interface design chief Alan Dye poached by MetaAlan Dye's departure doesn't mean Liquid Glass is going anywhereSupport 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: advertising@appleinsider.com (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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:NordStellar: go to nordstellar.com with coupon code blackfriday20 and unlock 20% off on your purchaseUdacity: For 40% off your order, head to Udacity.com/APPLEINSIDER and use code APPLEINSIDERAura Frames: Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at the Aura Frames website with promo code APPLEINSIDERRula: 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/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:Tyler, the Creator seals his biggest year yet as Apple Music Artist of the YearJoe Rogan beats The Daily to top Apple Podcasts' Top Charts for 2025Apple TV subscribers will get Major League Soccer games for free in 2026MLS & Apple TV deal ends in 2029, years ahead of scheduleApple TV will offer Friday Night Baseball through 2028, contrary to rumorsiOS 26.2 Side button virtual assistant settings were actually meant for JapanMac Pro may never be updated, Apple backs Mac Studio insteadIn with a bang, out in silence — the end of the Mac ProExpect big changes in iPhone release timing in 2026 and 2027iPhone Air isn't annual, iPhone Air 2 was never coming in 2026Next Apple Watch refresh may not happen until 2028Industrial designer & iPhone Air video narrator departs Apple for AI startupHow Pixar avoided becoming 'Sillywood' when Steve Jobs took overHidrateSpark Pro 2 review: motivational drinking with lights, chimes, & Find MySupport 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: advertising@appleinsider.com (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 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★