Early reviews of Apple’s 2nd HomePod are out and we round up the highlights, Samsung announces their flagship S23 Ultra but we quickly pivot to Twitter vs. Mastodon, a Michigan child managed to order $1,000 worth of GrubHub which is why you should use Guided Access, and your hosts’ hot take on foldable Macs. Contact our hosts @stephenrobles on Twitter Stephen on Mastodon @Hillitech on Twitter Wes on Mastodon Sponsored by: Kolide : Send your employees automated Slack messages with security and pr...
Feb 03, 2023•54 min•Ep. 461
iOS 16.3 launches with new features for HomePod, William shares his experience of Apple Store Brompton Road, early reviews of M2 Mac mini and MacBook Pro models are out, plus your hosts continue their iOS 17 feature wishlist. Contact our hosts @stephenrobles on Twitter Stephen on Mastodon @WGallagher on Twitter William on Mastodon Sponsored by: Rocket Money : Save $100s a year by tracking and cancelling your subscriptions with Rocket Money! Visit rocketmoney.com/appleinsider to get started. Supp...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 460
Apple releases the M2 Pro and M2 Max alongside updated 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, Mac mini is updated with M2 Apple Silicon options, and HomePod is resurrected with new features! Contact our hosts @stephenrobles on Twitter Stephen on Mastodon @Hillitech on Twitter Wes on Mastodon Sponsored by: Zocdoc : Go to zocdoc.com/appleinsider and download the app to sign-up for FREE. Find doctors and specialists that take your insurance and even book appointments online! Kolide : Send your emp...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 459
iOS 16.3 developer beta 2 released, new tools for businesses to manage their Apple Maps location info, Apple Podcasts Delegated Delivery launches, and we roundup all the rumors of Apple VR launching before WWDC, touchscreen OLED MacBook Pros in 2024, and more! Contact our hosts @stephenrobles on Twitter Stephen on Mastodon @WGallagher on Twitter William on Mastodon Sponsored by: Rocket Money : Save $100s a year by tracking and cancelling your subscriptions with Rocket Money! Visit rocketmoney.co...
Jan 13, 2023•58 min•Ep. 458
Your hosts cover device announcements from CES 2023, Apple Books now includes a collection of audiobooks narrated by artificial-intelligence, new Fitness+ workouts, and LastPass security breach breakdown. Contact our hosts @stephenrobles on Twitter Stephen on Mastodon @Hillitech on Twitter Wes on Mastodon Sponsored by: Factor : Get America’s #1 Ready-To-Eat Meal Kit and save 60% off your first box with promo code appleinsider60 when you visit: factor75.com/appleinsider60 Kolide : Send your emplo...
Jan 06, 2023•53 min•Ep. 457
We look back at everything Apple launched in 2022, new products like the Mac Studio and Studio Display, software features from WWDC, and more with special guest Jason Aten. Contact our hosts Jason on Twitter Jason’s Newsletter Jason on Mastodon Undigital Podcast @stephenrobles on Twitter Stephen on Mastodon Sponsored by: Rocket Money : Save $100s a year by tracking and cancelling your subscriptions with Rocket Money! Visit rocketmoney.com/appleinsider to get started. Support the show Support the...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 456
The Apple Silicon Mac Pro has gone missing, new talk shows are found in Apple Music when they really should be a podcast, your hosts share their weather apps of choice, and highlight some of the best apps and updates from 2022. Contact our hosts @stephenrobles on Twitter Stephen on Mastodon @WGallagher on Twitter William on Mastodon Sponsored by: iMazing : Get powerful access to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices with iMazing! Learn more at: imazing.com Support the show Support the show on Patre...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 455
Apple released iOS 16.2 and macOS 13.1 to the public with the new Freeform app and Advanced Data Protection, the first developer beta of 16.3 is available with physical security keys for iCloud data, rumors point to a 15-inch MacBook Air next year, and the EU may force Apple to allow app side loading and third-party app stores. Contact our hosts Tips via Signal: +1 863-703-0668 @stephenrobles on Twitter @Hillitech on Twitter Sponsored by: Zocdoc : Go to zocdoc.com/appleinsider and download the a...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 454
Apple announced Apple Music Sing, a karaoke style feature built-in to Apple Music coming with iOS 16.2, plus the new Freeform app, additional Lock Screen Widgets, and your hosts discuss Advanced Data Protection for iCloud. Contact our hosts Tips via Signal: +1 863-703-0668 @stephenrobles on Twitter @WGallagher on Twitter Sponsored by: Kolide : Send your employees automated Slack messages with security and privacy recommendations! Get a FREE Kolide Gift Bundle after trial activation when you visi...
Dec 09, 2022•55 min•Ep. 453
Apple released iOS 16.1.2 with bug fixes, but we’re still looking to 16.2 and features still to come such as Apple Cash Savings, Apple Pay Later, and Apple Music Classical app. Your hosts cover rumors of the iPhone 15 Ultra design changes, Apple Podcast and App Awards, plus Mastadon and social network alternatives. Contact our hosts Tips via Signal: +1 863-703-0668 @stephenrobles on Twitter @Hillitech on Twitter Sponsored by: Magic Mind : Get 40% off your subscription for the next 10 days with o...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 452
Your hosts review the myriad of sales on Apple devices from AirPods to MacBook Pro, roundup some of our new favorite iPhone and Mac apps, easily share your home Wi-Fi, and who exactly is an iPad for? Contact our hosts Tips via Signal: +1 863-703-0668 @stephenrobles on Twitter @WGallagher on Twitter Sponsored by: Kolide : Send your employees automated Slack messages with security and privacy recommendations! Get a FREE Kolide Gift Bundle after trial activation when you visit: kolide.com/appleinsi...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 451
William Gallagher and Wesley Hilliard go in deep with Emergency SOS via satellite, then deeper with MLS football - which apparently we must all call "soccer" - and then really in depth with Apple TV+. It's become such a good service, and yet it's clearly not what Steve Jobs planned when he said he'd solved the problem of television. * Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/appleinsider and download the app to sign-up for FREE. Find doctors and specialists that take your insurance and even book appointments on...
Nov 18, 2022•48 min•Ep. 450
It's hard to get away from the chaos happening with Twitter, but this week's AppleInsider podcast might be the distraction you need. That's because all of the great news this week seems to revolve around enjoying yourself on your iPhone, iPad and Mac. So co-host Wesley Hilliard has been going in deep with Apple Arcade games on the newly-updated Apple TV 4K. And co-host William Gallagher has been trying out the brand-new and yet oddly-familiar Freeform from the iPadOS developer beta. Plus you can...
Nov 11, 2022•51 min•Ep. 449
Tim Cook says the Apple product lineup is set for the holidays, your hosts go in-depth on Stage Manager for iPad and Mac, initial reviews of the new Apple TV 4K are out, we highlight Halide’s iPhone 14 Pro camera review, and Elon Musk acquires Twitter on the AppleInsider podcast. Contact our hosts Tips via Signal: +1 863-703-0668 @stephenrobles on Twitter @Hillitech on Twitter Support the show Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week, access to our private...
Nov 04, 2022•58 min•Ep. 448
macOS Ventura and iOS 16.1 is officially out with iCloud Shared Photo Library, Continuity Camera and more, the first beta of iPadOS 16.2 reveals the new Freeform app, iCloud website gets a redesign, iPhone confirmed to adopt USB-C, and App Store advertising on the AppleInsider podcast. Contact our hosts Tips via Signal: +1 863-703-0668 @stephenrobles on Twitter @WGallagher on Twitter Sponsored by: Kolide : Send your employees automated Slack messages with security and privacy recommendations! Ge...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 447
Special guest Jason Aten joins us for a hands-on review of Apple’s new M2 iPad Pro and redesigned 10.9-inch iPad with Magic Keyboard Folio on the AppleInsider podcast. Contact your hosts Tips via Signal: +1 863-703-0668 @stephenrobles on Twitter @jasonaten on Twitter Sponsored by: iMazing : Get powerful access to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices with iMazing! Learn more at: imazing.com Kolide : Send your employees automated Slack messages with security and privacy recommendations! Get a FREE K...
Oct 24, 2022•59 min•Ep. 446
Apple announced two new models of Apple TV 4K, a redesigned 10th gen iPad with new Magic Keyboard Folio, iPad Pro updated with M2, and we compare the entire iPad lineup on the latest AppleInsider podcast. Contact our hosts Tips via Signal: +1 863-703-0668 @stephenrobles on Twitter @Hillitech on Twitter Sponsored by: Beard Club : Grow your best beard today and take 20% off your first order when you go to: beardclub.com/appleinsider to use promo code appleinsider . Fast Growing Trees : Get trees a...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 445
Apple announces Ask Apple for developers, high-yield savings account for Apple Card Daily Cash coming soon, our favorite MagSafe battery packs, plus Mark Zuckerberg defends the "open" metaverse, and artificial-intelligence generated an entire podcast of Joe Rogan interviewing Steve Jobs. Contact our hosts Tips via Signal: +1 863-703-0668 @stephenrobles on Twitter @WGallagher on Twitter Sponsored by: Amazon Pharmacy : Amazon Prime Members can save on prescription medication and get FREE 2-Day del...
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 444
iPhone 14 Plus initial reviews are out, we discuss battery life concerns with iPhone 14 Pro models, Apple’s silicone vs leather cases, we revisit MagSafe Battery Pack one year later, and Google announces Pixel 7 Pro and Pixel Watch. Contact our hosts Tips via Signal: +1 863-703-0668 @stephenrobles on Twitter @Hillitech on Twitter Sponsored by: Magic Lasso Adblock : Block ads, trackers and annoyances on your iPhone, iPad and Mac. Get 1 month free access to Pro features today. Visit: magiclasso.co...
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 443
We review AirPods Pro 2, including noise cancellation and transparency improvements, go in-depth on Apple Watch Ultra battery and performance, how to prepare your disaster tech kit, and your hosts discuss a recent Apple Store experience. Contact our hosts Tips via Signal: +1 863-703-0668 @stephenrobles on Twitter @WGallagher on Twitter Sponsored by: Beard Club : Grow your best beard today and take 20% off your first order when you go to: beardclub.com/appleinsider to use promo code appleinsider ...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 442
Initial Apple Watch Ultra reviews are out and we break down all the details, including waypoints, battery life, and more. Plus your hosts review iPhone 14 Pro after one week of use, go deep on its camera capabilities, and share thoughts on the Apple Podcasts app. Contact our hosts Tips via Signal: +1 863-703-0668 @stephenrobles on Twitter @Hillitech on Twitter Sponsored by: Rogue Amoeba : Celebrate Rogue Amoeba’s 20th anniversary and get 20% off all their incredible Mac apps through the end of S...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 441
We round up details from the best iPhone 14 Pro reviews , including details on Dynamic Island and the 48MP camera, your hosts go in-depth on their favorite iOS 16 features and highlight what’s new in iOS 16.1 coming later this Fall. Contact our hosts Tips via Signal: +1 863-703-0668 @stephenrobles on Twitter @WGallagher on Twitter Sponsored by: Magic Lasso Adblock : Block ads, trackers and annoyances on your iPhone, iPad and Mac. Get 1 month free access to Pro features today. Visit: magiclasso.c...
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 440
We dive in to the details on Apple Watch Ultra and its rugged capabilities, walkthrough iPhone 14 with new satellite SOS features, ramifications of going eSIM-only, and more! Contact our hosts Tips via Signal: +1 863-703-0668 @stephenrobles on Twitter @Hillitech on Twitter Sponsored by: Magic Lasso Adblock : Block ads, trackers and annoyances on your iPhone, iPad and Mac. Get 1 month free access to Pro features today. Visit: magiclasso.co/appleinsider to learn more. Backbone : Order your Backbon...
Sep 09, 2022•58 min•Ep. 439
We recap everything Apple announced at its "Far Out" event, including the updated Apple Watch Series 8, brand new Apple Watch Ultra, AirPods Pro 2, iPhone 14 that now comes in a larger Plus size, and iPhone 14 Pro with always-on display, Dynamic Island, and SOS satellite connectivity. Contact our host Tips via Signal: +1 863-703-0668 @stephenrobles on Twitter Sponsored by: iMazing : Get powerful access to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices with iMazing! Learn more at: imazing.com Kolide : Send y...
Sep 07, 2022•16 min•Ep. 438
Apple’s next event is coming September 7 and we expect to see the iPhone 14 lineup, Apple Watch Series 8 with a larger size available, AirPods Pro 2, plus we look back at features Apple has killed along the way, and round up our favorite travel apps at the end of the show. Contact our hosts Tips via Signal: +1 863-703-0668 @stephenrobles on Twitter @WGallagher on Twitter Sponsored by: Kolide : Send your employees automated Slack messages with security and privacy recommendations! Get a FREE Koli...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 437
Apple announced its first Fall event, “Far Out,” scheduled for September 7 at 1:00pm ET. We expect the launch of iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8, plus iPadOS 16.1 officially delayed, and Apple launches self-service repair for Macs. Contact our hosts Tips via Signal: +1 863-703-0668 @stephenrobles on Twitter @Hillitech on Twitter Sponsored by: Backbone : Order your Backbone and get FREE access to over 350 console games and perks! Shop now at: playbackbone.com/appleinsider Support the show Supp...
Aug 26, 2022•47 min•Ep. 436
A new report claims Apple may hold it’s iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 event on September 7, iOS 16 brings lots of customizations to iPhone, Apple employee’s job threatened over a TikTok, and more on the Appleinsider Podcast. Contact our hosts Tips via Signal: +1 863-703-0668 @stephenrobles on Twitter @WGallagher on Twitter Sponsored by: Helix Sleep : Get up to $200 off a new mattress and two FREE pillows with your order! Visit helixsleep.com/appleinsider to learn more. Support the show Supp...
Aug 19, 2022•48 min•Ep. 435
Apple brings battery percentage back to the status bar in iOS 16 beta 5, Google puts Apple on blast over RCS adoption, we review the VESA mount Studio Display, and more on the AppleInsider podcast. Contact our hosts Tips via Signal: +1 863-703-0668 @stephenrobles on Twitter @Hillitech on Twitter Sponsored by: Zocdoc : Go to zocdoc.com/appleinsider and download the app to sign-up for FREE. Find doctors and specialists that take your insurance and even book appointments online! Kolide : Send your ...
Aug 12, 2022•57 min•Ep. 434
YouTube creator Christopher Lawley shares his journey from editing video on a 2007 Mac Pro, to going all-in on iPad as his main computer. Contact our host Tips via Signal: +1 863-703-0668 @stephenrobles on Twitter Sponsored by: Kolide : Send your employees automated Slack messages with security and privacy recommendations! Get a FREE Kolide Gift Bundle after trial activation when you visit: kolide.com/appleinsider Links from the show iPad Maximalist Desk Setup - YouTube iPadOS 16 Preview - YouTu...
Aug 09, 2022•51 min•Ep. 433
Our hosts highlight macOS apps for window management and read it later services, iPadOS 16 may release alongside new iPad hardware in October, iPhone 14 rumor roundup, and we start our iOS 17 wishlist on the AppleInsider podcast. Contact our hosts Tips on Signal: +1 863-703-0668 @stephenrobles on Twitter @WGallagher on Twitter Support 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...
Aug 05, 2022•55 min•Ep. 432
