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AppleInsider Podcast

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Get the latest iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple news every Friday. Tune in to this weekly podcast for in-depth coverage, product reviews, and analysis of all news surrounding Apple. Since 1997 AppleInsider has been a premier source of Apple news, leaks, and rumors. Hosted by William Gallagher and Wesley Hilliard.

Episodes

iOS 14 updates, Solo Loop exchanges in-store, Google’s new devices and Apple TV competition

We follow up on Apple Watch Series 6 and returning Solo Loop bands in-store, new features in iOS 14.2, Google announces the Pixel 5 and 4A 5G, Keychron K2v2 review, and Apple TV+ recommendations. We'd love to hear your feedback. Tweet at Stephen Robles and Wesley Hilliard , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts here . Don’t forget to subscribe and listen to our HomeK...

Oct 02, 202051 minEp. 311

Apple Watch Series 6 review, October ‘iPhone 12’ event, and iOS 14 tips and tricks

We review the new Apple Watch Series 6, discuss Solo Loop bands, cover the rumored October ‘iPhone 12’ event, and run down many tips and tricks for iOS 14. Follow our hosts on Twitter at Stephen Robles and William Gallagher , or email us here . Don’t forget to subscribe and listen to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything else HomeKit related! Subscribe in Apple podcasts , Pocket Casts , or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcast...

Sep 25, 202051 minEp. 310

iOS 14 release, Apple Watch comparison, new iPad Air and more

Our hosts review the ‘Time Flies’ event, compare new Apple Watch models, discuss the refreshed iPad Air, iOS 14 widgets and default apps, and Spotify’s complaint over the Apple One services bundle. We'd love to hear your feedback. Tweet at Stephen Robles and Wesley Hilliard , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts here . Don’t forget to subscribe and listen to our Hom...

Sep 18, 202042 minEp. 309

‘Time Flies’ event recap: Apple Watch Series 6, new iPads, and Apple One services bundle

Apple held its “Time Flies” event and announced the Apple Watch Series 6, Apple Watch SE, new iPad 8th generation, iPad Air and new services including Apple Fitness+. Hear the the recap of all the details in under 15 minutes. We’d love to interact with you on Twitter! If you have questions you’d like answered on the show or comments, tweet at Stephen Robles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating a...

Sep 15, 202014 minEp. 308

Apple announces ‘Time Flies’ event, Siri improvements, and Big Sur beta

In a press release this week Apple announced its next major event for September 15 titled, “Time Flies.” We go through the products rumored to be released, discuss new patent filings for Siri improvements, give an update on App Store policy battle, and thoughts on macOS Big Sur beta. We’d love to interact with you on Twitter! If you have questions you’d like answered on the show or comments, tweet at Stephen Robles and William Gallagher , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast playe...

Sep 11, 202041 minEp. 307

Apple, Facebook and Mordor: Interview with Jason Aten

Special Guest Jason Aten, tech columnist at Inc.com comes on the show to discuss his piece critiquing Apple’s App Store policies and whether or not its becoming more like Microsoft, or Facebook. We'd love to hear your feedback. Tweet at Stephen Robles and Jason Aten , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts here . Don’t forget to subscribe and listen to our HomeKit Ins...

Sep 09, 202038 minEp. 306

Is Apple Becoming Like Facebook? Fortnite Update, iOS 13.7, and more

Updated rumors on the ‘Apple Watch Series 6’ and ‘iPhone 12’ release, iOS 13.7 update is available with built-in exposure notifications, Apple shuts down Epic Games’ developer account, and we discuss if Apple’s policies on the App Store are making it more like Microsoft, or Facebook. We'd love to hear your feedback. Tweet at Stephen Robles and Wesley Hilliard , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rati...

Sep 04, 202050 minEp. 305

‘iPhone 12’ Video Leaks, iOS 14 Feature Update and Epic Games Saga

New footage from a supposed “iPhone 12 Pro” settings screen is leaked, new SKU numbers of iPad and Apple Watch models point to an imminent product launch, Epic Games and Apple continue their App Store standoff, and rumors of Apple building its own web search platform. We’d love to interact with you on Twitter! If you have questions you’d like answered on the show or comments, tweet at Stephen Robles and William Gallagher , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching f...

Aug 28, 202038 minEp. 304

Apple vs Epic Games, Apple Watch Rumors and Wi-Fi Router Review

Apple and Epic Games continue to battle over App Store policies, Apple reaches a $2 trillion market cap, a more affordable Apple Watch could be coming in September, and Apple TV+ can now be bundled with other services. We'd love to hear your feedback. Tweet at Stephen Robles and Wesley Hilliard , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts here . Don’t forget to subscribe ...

Aug 21, 202033 minEp. 303

‘Apple One’ Services Bundle, ‘iPhone 12’ and iPad Rumors, TikTok and WeChat ban, WSJ Profiles Tim Cook

New leaks point to an early September release of new iPads and the next Apple Watch, the potential US ban on apps extends to WeChat, Tim Cook is profiled by the WSJ, and Microsoft announced the Surface Duo. We’d love to hear your feedback! If you have questions you’d like answered on the show or comment, tweet at Stephen Robles and William Gallagher , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and com...

Aug 14, 202054 minEp. 302

New 27-inch iMac, Phil Schiller’s new role, TikTok acquisition, and Apple’s vertical short film

Apple refreshed the iMac lineup, Phil Schiller is now an Apple Fellow while Greg Joswiak is promoted to marketing SVP, Microsoft is in talks to acquire TikTok and Apple released a short film in vertical orientation. We'd love to hear your feedback. Tweet at Stephen Robles and Wesley Hilliard , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts here . Don’t forget to subscribe and...

Aug 07, 202044 minEp. 301

Apple’s App Store Policies: Interview with Rogue Amoeba’s Paul Kafasis

A special interview episode on Apple’s App Store policies and highlights from the antitrust hearing with Mac developer and founder of Rogue Amoeba software, Paul Kafasis. Our thanks to Paul for coming on the show. Be sure to check out the incredible audio apps from Rogue Amoeba, including Audio Hijack , Loopback , and others on macaudio.com If you have questions or comments, tweet at Stephen Robles or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and sup...

Aug 03, 202042 minEp. 300

Antitrust Hearing Highlights, Apple’s Q3 Earnings, and Our Favorite Task Apps

Apple surpassed Wall Street’s predictions during their third quarter earnings call, Tim Cook testified during the U.S. House antitrust hearing, CES goes all digital, and we feature our favorite task apps. We’d love to hear your feedback! If you have questions you’d like answered on the show or comment, tweet at Stephen Robles and William Gallagher , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comme...

Jul 31, 202044 minEp. 299

New 'iPhone 12' Rumors, Changes in iOS 14 Betas, Plus Our Favorite Keyboards and Mice

We cover the latest changes in iOS 14 developer beta 3, new “iPhone 12” rumors including a 5.4” screen size, Instacart accounts leak, Alexa control of third-party apps coming to iOS, and we discuss our favorite wireless keyboards and mice. Don’t forget to subscribe and listen to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything else HomeKit related! Subscribe in Apple podcasts , Pocket Casts , or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts. We...

Jul 24, 202035 minEp. 298

Twitter Security Breach, Apple News audio launches, and holding out for Apple Silicon Macs

Twitter experiences a massive security breach, Apple releases iOS and iPadOS 13.6, Apple News adds audio and local news, ‘Apple Glass’ could use AR to enhance screen privacy, and whether your upgrade should wait on Apple Silicon Macs. We’d love to hear your feedback! If you have questions you’d like answered on the show or comment, tweet at Stephen Robles and William Gallagher , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by lea...

Jul 17, 202035 minEp. 297

Apple Silicon updates, Apple Store updates, and more places to get your Apple gear fixed

The concern that Apple Silicon will drop support for Thunderbolt 3 has been resolved, as Apple commits to supporting it –– and Intel announces more details of Thunderbolt 4, too. Yet even as that's been settled, there's now another question over whether Apple is looking to axe external GPUs instead. In more certain and positive news, Apple is now allowing more independent companies to repair Macs, and other devices. There's more to it than there seems, but it looks as if we are all going to bene...

Jul 10, 202048 minEp. 296

Mac Pro woes, 'iPhone 12' delays, and Apple wants to replace your passport

We're still gleaning details of macOS Big Sur and iOS 14 since WWDC, but there's also the on/off "iPhone 12" delay, the peculiar difficulty of replacing a Mac Pro's SSD, and the way your iPhone may replace all your printed ID. If you have questions you’d like answered on the show, tweet at Stephen Robles and William Gallagher , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts h...

Jul 03, 202050 minEp. 295

Apple Silicon Mac, iOS 14, macOS Big Sur, and why you shouldn't install betas

Our hosts run down many of the uncovered features of iOS, iPadOS, macOS and more since the WWDC keynote, what features and hardware were left out, and suggestions for those wanting to install the developer betas on their devices. If you have questions you’d like answered on the show, tweet at Stephen Robles and William Gallagher , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcast...

Jun 26, 202046 minEp. 294

Apple's WWDC 2020 Keynote Highlights

The rumored transition to Apple-made silicon for Mac was officially announced at this year’s WWDC. Big changes to the home screen and Messages in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 were announced, plus sleep tracking comes to watchOS 7. Digital keys added to CarPlay, AirPod Pro gets spatial audio, new privacy improvements for the App Store and Safari, HomeKit updates including secure video to your Apple TV, and macOS gets bumped to 11.0, named “Big Sur.” Learn about all the changes in this week’s special WWDC...

Jun 22, 202033 minEp. 293

Hey email app fights Apple’s App Store policy and our WWDC iPadOS wishlist

After accepting the new email app “Hey” into the App Store, Apple is now denying updates unless the developer adds an in-app subscription. Zoom backtracks and gives all users end-to-end encryption, leaked iMac icon found in an unreleased version of iOS 14, and our hosts list their feature wishlist for the next version of iPadOS. We'd love to hear your feedback. Tweet at Stephen Robles and Wesley Hilliard , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider"...

Jun 19, 202044 minEp. 292

ARM Mac transition, iMac redesign, and our WWDC macOS wishlist

Popular podcast app Pocket Casts is removed from the App Store in China, upcoming features revealed in iOS 13.6, a redesigned iMac could debut at WWDC along with the rumored ARM Mac transition, and our hosts list their feature wishlist for the next macOS. If you have questions you’d like answered on the show, tweet at Stephen Robles and William Gallagher , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating an...

Jun 12, 202046 minEp. 291

Watching sports with ‘Apple Glass’ , ‘Defending Jacob’ review, and Tim Cook’s response to racism

Could Apple’s AR glasses make watching sports an interactive experience? We discuss the possibilities, along with iOS 14 feature rumors, bundling Apple’s services, a brief review of the Apple TV+ original “Defending Jacob”, and Tim Cook’s response to racism in the US. If you have questions you’d like answered on the show, tweet at Stephen Robles and William Gallagher , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-S...

Jun 05, 202029 minEp. 290

HBO Max launches, Apple Stores re-opening, and must-have accessories for work

Quibi adds AirPlay support and HBO Max launches, Apple to reopen 100 US stores, battery health management comes to Mac, and we roundup some our favorite accessories, hubs, and bags. If you have questions you’d like answered on the show, tweet at Stephen Robles and Andrew O’Hara , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts here . Sponsored by: CleanMyMac X - Use the coupon...

May 29, 202045 minEp. 289

‘Apple Glass’ leaked, 13-inch MacBook Pro review, and what Joe Rogan’s Spotify deal means for podcasting

Leaker Jon Prosser reveals the rumored ‘Apple Glass’ Augmented reality device, Andrew reviews the refreshed 13-inch MacBook Pro, and The Joe Rogan Experience announces an exclusive deal with Spotify. We'd love to hear your feedback. Tweet at Stephen Robles and Andrew O’Hara , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts here . Sponsored by: Mint Mobile - Get your new wirele...

May 22, 202039 minEp. 288

‘iPhone 12’ Lineup Leaked, ‘AirPods Studio’ Rumors, and Shortcuts Roundup

Wesley Hilliard comes on the podcast for the first time as our hosts discuss the “iPhone 12” leaks, “AirPods Studio” rumors, Wesley’s iPad-only workflow, and our hosts go through some of our most-used Shortcuts. We'd love to hear your feedback. Tweet at Stephen Robles and Wesley Hilliard , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts here . iPhone and AirPod Links Entire 'i...

May 15, 202041 minEp. 287

13-inch MacBook Pro Refresh and HomeKit Device Roundup

Apple refreshed the 13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard, WWDC date is announced, the iPad Pro Smart Keyboard gets a teardown, and our hosts provide a massive roundup of HomeKit and smart home devices. We'd love to hear your feedback. Tweet at Stephen Robles and Andrew O’Hara , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts here . Sponsored by: ExpressVPN - AppleInsider li...

May 08, 20201 hr 2 minEp. 286

iPhone SE Review, iMessage Editing, iOS 13.5 Beta and Xcode on iPad

Our hosts discuss the in-depth review done on AppleInsider , Stephen has an iPad Magic Keyboard in hand and gives a brief review, plus our hosts discuss iOS 13.5 beta features, COVID-19 exposure API and Xcode on iPad. We’d love to hear your feedback. Tweet at Stephen Robles and William Gallagher , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts here . Sponsored by: Mint Mobile...

May 01, 202039 minEp. 285

iPad Magic Keyboard Comparison, ‘iPhone 12’ Leaks, and Home Theater Talk

Our hosts discuss the new iPad Pro Magic Keyboard at length, we run down all the “iPhone 12” leaks and rumors, an update on ARM Mac timeline, and discuss their recent home theater purchases. We'd love to hear your feedback. Tweet at Stephen Robles and Andrew O’Hara , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star rating and comment in Apple Podcasts here . Sponsored by: ExpressVPN - AppleInsider listeners can ge...

Apr 24, 202050 minEp. 284

New iPhone SE, COVID-19 Contact Tracing and Mac Utility Roundup

An updated 4.7" iPhone SE is released, Apple and Google team up to develop contact tracing technology to reduce the spread of COVID-19, and our hosts go in-depth on more of their favorite Mac utilities. Send us your favorite Mac utilities by tweeting at us and using the hashtag #aipodcast We'd love to hear your feedback. Tweet at Stephen Robles and Andrew O’Hara , or email us here . Find us in your favorite podcast player by searching for "AppleInsider" and support the show by leaving a 5-Star r...

Apr 17, 202040 minEp. 283

Best Mac Utilities, Quibi Video Streaming, and Book Recommendations

Stephen and William discuss some of their most beloved Mac utilities, updates to Zoom security, Quibi launches as a mobile-only video streaming platform, and we offer some great book recommendations to read at home. Sponsored by: Masterclass - Buy one Annual Pass, get another Free! Mint Mobile - Bring your iPhone and get a new wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month. Mac Utilities Hazel Text Expander Keyboard Maestro Copied Copy Clip for Mac Zoom Security Zoom updates macOS installer to remove m...

Apr 10, 202040 minEp. 282