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The episode discusses the launch of AirPods Max, real-world testing of MacBook Neo, and updates on Family Sharing.

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 Twitter William's 58keys on YouTube William Gallagher on email Wes on Bluesky Wes Hilliard on emai l Wes's blog Hillitech Sponsored by: MasterClass : Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.com NordStellar : Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLAR Bartender : 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 compared AirPods Max 2 arrive with better ANC, Live Translation, and more iPhone 17e review: Welcome improvements iFixit MacBook Neo teardown confirms that it is Apple's most repairable laptop since 2012 Tim Cook denies imminent retirement rumors, 'can't imagine life without Apple' Tim Cook dashes over to China for the latest Apple anniversary concert Apple scales up its partnership with Save…

People in this episode

Hosts: William Gallagher, Wes Hilliard

Topics covered

• AirPods Max
• MacBook Neo
• Family Sharing
• Apple news
• technology updates

Keywords

• AirPods Max
• MacBook Neo
• Family Sharing
• Apple
• technology news

Sponsors

MasterClass, NordStellar, Bartender

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple

Products: AirPods Max, MacBook Neo

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