About this episode
The episode discusses Apple's 50th anniversary, featuring insights from journalists and concerns about the future of video podcasts.
It's Apple 50 week, so we've got an Apple-filled podcast. First, longtime Apple journalist Jason Snell joins the show to talk about the state of the company as a hardware maker, a software maker, a force for good in the world, and more. Then, blogger and entrepreneur Anil Dash explains why he's worried about the rise of video podcasts, and the role Apple could play to make it better. Finally, The Verge's Allison Johnson helps answer a question on the Vergecast Hotline (call 866-VERGE11 or email vergecast@theverge.com!) about swapping your phone for a watch. And a tablet. And some other things. Further reading: Rank the 50 best Apple Products Apple in 2025: The Six Colors report card Apple turns 50: celebrating five decades of the tech giant Apple II Forever! “Wherever you get your podcasts” is a radical statement. Why Apple’s move to video could endanger podcasting's greatest power Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed.We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
People in this episode
Host: The Verge
Guests: Jason Snell, Anil Dash
Topics covered
- Apple
- technology
- podcasting
- video podcasts
- hardware
- software
Keywords
- Apple
- podcasts
- technology
- video podcasts
- hardware
- software
- Jason Snell
- Anil Dash
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Apple
Books & works: Apple II Forever!
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