Now that iOS 18.4 is out, we're already into what's coming with iOS 18.5, and further off into the future with a rumored AI update to Apple Health. Plus the first reports of the M6 processor, and the benefits of a smart toothbrush, on the AppleInsider Podcast.

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Computing would be totally different had Apple not been formed 49 years ago, todayEnjoy April Fool's Day!Touch Grass » Special Edition Drop » dbrandiOS 18.4 lands with more Apple Intelligence, Apple Vision Pro appiPadOS 18.4 released with Apple Intelligence & Mail tweakstvOS 18.4 brings Matter support for vacuums, lossless audio, and more to Apple TVApple Intelligence now available on Apple Vision Pro with visionOS 2.4Apple restarts last developer beta cycle before WWDC with iOS 18.5, macOS 15.5Health app's future AI assistant will tell you how to keep fitApple still wants an iPhone without physical buttons, but it won't happen soonTrump's solution to the TikTok predicament is 'TikTok America'Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs hit every one of Apple's international manufacturing partnersApple CEO Tim Cook makes a cool $24 million in serendipitous stock saleApple shares hammered after Trump tariff announcementHow and where Trump's new tariffs affect AppleWork starts on Apple M6 chip with modems for future Macs

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(00:00) - Intro (00:30) - iPad anniversary (09:40) - Happy Birthday, Apple (11:17) - iOS 18.4, macOS, watchOS... (35:54) - iOS 18.5 (36:42) - Doctor AI (48:45) - Solid-State Buttons (51:15) - Controversy Corner (01:07:18) - M6 and beyond ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Apple has announced when its annual WWDC will take place and already there are rumors and possibly wishful thinking about the iOS 19 and more. Plus Apple Watch may get cameras, for some reason, on the AppleInsider Podcast.

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WWDC will be on June 9 with iOS 19, Apple Intelligence updates, and moreApple finally brings lossless audio and low-latency audio to AirPods MaxApple's premature Apple Intelligence ad subject of new lawsuitLatest iOS 19 redesign rumor hinges on sketchy iMessage mockupBattle of the leakers: iOS 19 mockups aren't representative of realityProMotion screen again rumored to spread to base iPhone 17New iPhone 17 Air leak shows off what may be the thinnest iPhone everApple Watch could gain cameras for Visual IntelligenceApple may be reconsidering an all-plastic Apple Watch SE Apple may escape big fine after iPhone browser selection screen changesInside Apple Books ? the best app for book lovers

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(00:00) - Intro (00:58) - WWDC (07:37) - iOS 19 and other OSes (27:57) - AirPods Pro Max (34:10) - ProMotion (37:40) - iPhone 17 Slim (43:25) - Apple Intelligence (57:51) - Apple Watch (01:06:07) - Apple Books ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Delays with Apple Intelligence have taken a new direction as Apple replaces its AI head, while there are so many more iPhone 17 rumors -- and Apple really has looked at developing a folding Apple Watch, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.

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Calls for Tim Cook's resignation over Apple Intelligence miss that he has made Apple what it isBehind closed doors, Apple is embarrassed by its slow Siri rollout, tooApple will try to right the Apple Intelligence Siri ship, but don't expect firingsLeaked iPhone 17 metal molds show off new camera protrusionsAnalyst repeats rumors on Apple Silicon, foldables, & iPhone 17 componentsiPhone 17 Pro dummies show where glass ends and metal beginsApple's iPhone 16e 5G surpasses iPhone 16 in most real-world speed testsApple Passwords was open to targeted phishing attacks, before patchSpike Jonze pushes AirPods 4 in very long short film starring Pedro PascalApple shares HomePod ad directed by Spike Jonze, starring FKA twigs | AppleInsiderHomePod ad directed by Spike Jonze wins industry award | AppleInsiderSpike Jonze for Apple HomePod - Welcome Home - YouTubePebble's new smartwatches take on Apple Watch with longer battery lifeOpenAI wants the US government to legalize theft to reach the AI promised landHouse Committee subpoenas Apple over AI censorshipEU will force Apple to totally expose its iPhone features to all who ask'Metallica' immersive experience for Apple Vision Pro will be available on March 14As Apple Music launch looms, Metallica's Lars Ulrich 'excited to see where they take it' | AppleInsiderMetallica's Lars Ulrich to host weekly Beats 1 show on Apple Music

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(00:00) - Intro (01:46) - Siri and Apple Intelligence (17:16) - iPhone 17 rumors (20:40) - iPhone cameras (34:42) - Folding Apple Watch (38:19) - John Giannandrea (43:53) - Apple Passwords (50:47) - AirPods ad (52:07) - Controversy Corner (01:08:42) - Happy stuff ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Sonos has cancelled its streaming device, Apple has delayed the Home Hub, and Apple Intelligence is now being called an overhyped lie, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.

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Everyone is a loser in the Apple Intelligence raceJohn Gruber on Apple IntelligenceApple confirms that Apple Intelligence Siri features are taking longer than expectedApple's Home Hub may not ship until iOS 19 launchesApple's rumored Home Hub said to be under employee testingRumored iOS 19 & macOS 16 design changes will be polarizing, as alwaysApple is planning to make enormous design changes to iOS 19 & macOS 16What's in store for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max this falliPhone 17 video hints at how fall updates will feel in the handiPhone 17 Pro set to get advanced vapor chamber coolingiPhone 17 Slim could be 30% thinner than the iPhone 16Sonos abandons its streaming Apple TV rival even as it was in testing'Metallica' immersive experience for Apple Vision Pro will be available on March 14TP-Link Deco BE5000 review: whole-home mesh Wi-Fi 7 on a budget

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(00:00) - Intro (01:20) - Apple Intelligence (41:00) - Home Hub (48:05) - iOS and macOS redesigns (57:34) - iPhone 17 (01:02:02) - Sonos (01:05:59) - TP-Link (01:10:43) - Apple Vision Pro ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Apple released so many new devices this week that there's barely time for any rumors as we figure out the Mac Studio's specifications and the MacBook Air's new color, on the AppleInsider Podcast.

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Tim Cook teases the imminent launch of a new MacBook AirApple updates iPad Air with faster M3 processorNew iPad Air gets revamped, lower-cost Magic KeyboardiPad updated with A16 chip, still lacks Apple IntelligenceApple's new iPad updates are not dramatic, but don't need to beMacBook Air update arrives with lower starting price & M4 performance boostNew M4 MacBook Air fixes the line's biggest problemApple's extortionate upgrade prices can't stop the MacBook Air being a bargainMac Studio gets an update to M4 Max or M3 UltraApple's M3 Ultra unlocks next-level power for AI, graphics & 3D renderingApple says not every Apple Silicon generation will get an UltraNew in iOS 18.4 beta 2: Visual Intelligence on iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Vision Pro app, more

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(00:00) - Intro (00:35) - Something in the Air (03:23) - Leaks and rumors (10:26) - The week's updates (14:19) - iPad Air (18:03) - Magic Keyboard (22:01) - iPad Pro (27:57) - MacBook Air (39:13) - Mac Studio (56:08) - Mac Pro (01:00:58) - iOS 18.4 and Apple Vision Pro ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Siri is getting worse before it gets better, Bono is getting a film, and the Apple Vision Pro is at last getting Apple Intelligence, on the AppleInsider Podcast.

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iPhone 16e review roundup: an okay, if compromised, device without a marketApple could have sold me an iPhone SE 4, but it won't sell me the iPhone Rumors about a 2026 iPhone 17e have already startedNew in iOS 18.4 developer beta 1: Apple Intelligence changes, Apple News+ food moreRecipes, restaurant reviews, and kitchen tips coming to Apple News+Hands on with Apple Intelligence on Apple Vision ProiPhone 17 Pro Max leak shows redesigned camera layoutiPhone 17's rumored camera bar may solve Apple's internal space dilemmaAnalyst repeats 12GB RAM rumor for iPhone 17 Pro models, which may at least be half correctApple's smart doorbell to utilize MagSafe, ring AirPods ProSiri in iOS 18.4 is getting worse before it gets betterApple Vision Pro gets Bono documentary for first feature-length immersive videoApple's board gets the DEI and AI results it wanted at the annual shareholders meetingTim Cook says Apple's DEI program may change in the future, but only if required by lawPresident Trump is irritated about Apple not completely killing DEI initiativesNo, Apple isn't subliminally calling Trump a racist with its iPhone dictation featureApple to build AI servers in Houston, invest $500B in U.S. economyApple's $500 billion US investment announcement is business as usual Susan Kare's Esc Keys add pricey art to your keyboardMore than a name change: iPhone 16e isn't the iPhone SE 4

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(00:00) - Intro (02:50) - iPhone 16e (18:37) - iOS 18.4 (19:41) - Apple Intelligence in Apple Vision Pro (26:52) - Apple News+ Food (34:59) - iPhone 17 (47:34) - MagSafe Doorbell (51:26) - Siri, Bono and Apple Vision Pro (54:20) - Controversy Corner (01:07:48) - Susan Kare ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

The iPhone SE 4 - no, wait, the iPhone 16e - is out and it's a huge change of direction for Apple's lowest-cost iPhone. Plus there are yet more rumors about the iPhone 17, and the Humane AI Pin bows out very badly. 

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More than a name change: iPhone 16e isn't the iPhone SE 4New iPhone 16e offers Apple Intelligence at a low price pointWhy the iPhone 16E doesnt truly fit the iPhone SE's shoesApple's iPhone 16e announcement takes a familiar approachiPhone 16e vs iPhone 16: A new Apple Intelligence-powered entry-level optionApple's C1 modem signals the end of its Qualcomm dependenceiPhone 16e doesn't have MagSafeiPhone SE, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus are all retired with iPhone 16e launchApple TV app finally starts including Netflix series [u]Sorry, Netflix support isn't coming to the Apple TV app'Severance' tops 'Ted Lasso' as Apple's most-watched series for good reasonsGoogle Play Books now links out to website & avoids Apple's 30% cutRumor: Apple Intelligence coming to Apple Vision Pro along with more immersive contentMacBook Pro rumored to get Apple Silicon M5 before iPad ProUnlikely iPhone 17 Pro Max render shows odd camera bar layoutiPhone 17 design will be dramatically different, says leakerQuestionable iPhone 17 Pro Max render in better light looks almost tolerableiPhone 17 Air rumored to feature titanium frame and support for 35W fast chargingHumane's AI Pin is no more and owners are left with nothingAlibaba to manipulate Apple Intelligence output in China for censorshipGulf of Map Explorer

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(00:00) - iPhone 16e (25:05) - Netflix and Apple TV (41:21) - Google Play Books (46:07) - Apple Vision Pro (50:47) - iPad (54:19) - iPhone 17 (59:35) - Humane AI Pin (01:05:26) - Controversy Corner or Kerner (01:17:08) - AppleInsider outro ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Apple has shown us a peek into the long term future with its Pixar-like robot, a peek into the very near future with the iPhone SE 4, and just maybe an alternative future where it makes all its apps work on Android.

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Apple execs spotted in New Orleans ahead of Super BowlApple Sports app adds Nascar support just in time for Daytona 500iPhone SE 4 & Apple Vision Pro announcements are coming in the next weekApple is working on a 'lifelike' robot lamp, and it's just as cute as you'd expectApple accelerates hiring for its home robotics projectsApple's robotics won't hit mass production until 2028Apple now lets you transfer purchases from one Apple Account to anotherBeats Powerbeats Pro 2 review: Heart BeatsBeats Powerbeats Pro 2 vs AirPods Pro 2 compared: A personal audio upgradeFoldable iPhones, iPads, & Macs: Everything you need to know about Apple's futureApple makes first change to Pixelmator Pro with a new splash screenHow to use Starlink with iPhone & how to disable it if you don't want itApple Maps renames Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America after official database updateApple is once again advertising on X, more than a year after stopping all ads on the platform

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(00:00) - Intro (01:26) - Apple Music Super Bowl (12:21) - iPhone SE 4 (22:52) - Robot lamp (36:29) - Apple Account purchases (41:32) - Apple TV app on Android (50:08) - Powerbeats Pro 2 (53:34) - Pixelmator (59:41) - Starlink on iPhone (01:04:17) - Apple Maps ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Apple Invites... criticism of its new event scheduling app, while the company is also readying its M5 processor, and you can now hack even a cable to run Doom, on the AppleInsider Podcast.

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New Apple Invites app is now live on the App StoreApple Invites has Sherlocked party organizing app PartifulHow the new Apple Invites app works, and when you want to use itApple reported to have killed the project to create Mac-connected AR glassesApple Silicon M5 chips are probably in mass production nowAltStore brings first porn app to iPhones in the EU, Apple doesn't 'approve'AppleCare+ moves to subscription-only modelApple celebrates Kendrick Lamar's 'Road to Halftime' with bonus content, special offers, and moreHow to watch Super Bowl LIX from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac'Doom' can even be played on Apple's Lightning to HDMI adapterhttps://music.apple.com/us/station/fireaid-benefit-concert/ra.1791819729

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(00:00) - Intro and Earnings (01:18) - Apple Invites (38:22) - Apple Vision Pro (43:01) - Headless MacBook Air (45:15) - M5 (53:18) - Doom on a cable (56:16) - Hot Tub and the EU (01:03:42) - Fire Aid ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

It's the one-year anniversary of the Apple Vision Pro -- and also the 15th anniversary of the iPad. Special guest Tim Chaten joins the show to discuss those, plus Samsung's very familiar new headset and more on the AppleInsider Podcast.

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How to explore legacy VR and 3D content using Apple Vision ProTim Cook quits Apple for Lumon Industries in 'Severance' promoiPad ProsVision ProsLooking back at 15 years of the iPad, Apple's revolutionary tabletHow to record podcasts using FaceTime on iPad & iPhoneDevelopment of Apple's smart glasses continues despite massive hurdlesAirPods with cameras still a priority for Apple's computer vision goalsApple reportedly on track for late 2025 home hub launchM. Night Shyamalan beats $81 million plagiarism accusation over 'Servant'iOS 18.3 arrives with Visual Intelligence update, notification summary changes

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(00:00) - Intro and Earnings (01:17) - Apple Vision Pro anniversary (10:23) - Apple Vision Pro review (19:27) - Apple's handling of Apple Vision Pro (29:41) - Android XR (36:18) - Apple TV+ (42:18) - Guest Q&A (46:18) - iPad anniersary ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

As technology and politics get ever more intertwined, it's time to discuss iPhone 17 rumors, TikTok changes, and the Mac mini as a fashion accessory.

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"People" app beta trial signupM4 Mac mini review three months later: the perfect headless MacHow to upgrade the SSD in your M4 Mac miniAsus ProArt Display 5K review: 27-inch Retina for a bargainNew UK ID app yet again fumbles tech that Apple has already perfectedApple won't return TikTok to the App Store until it's sold to a U.S. buyerTikTok has shut itself down in the US ahead of January 19 deadline.TikTok service restored in the US after promises that ban won't be enforcedMarvel Snap is back online in the US after outage caused by the TikTok banMeta's Edits is an alternative to CapCut, as Apple forgets about ClipsApple Maps still calls it the Gulf of Mexico, and politicians are upset'Severance' may have made $200 million, but Apple doesn't have to careNetflix is getting another price hike to kick off 2025Apple pulls notification summaries for news & entertainment categories in latest betasiOS 18.3 RC introduces new Visual Intelligence features & notification summaries changesApple's iPad Pro will see only minor 2025 update, says supply chainDodgy iPhone 17 Slim camera bar rumor just refuses to dieiPad 11, iPhone SE 4, & iPad Air leak doesn't line up with previous rumors

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(00:00) - Intro (01:57) - M4 Mac mini (07:13) - Mac mini SSD (12:26) - Asus monitor (18:52) - UK and Apple Wallet (25:27) - TikTok (35:19) - CapCut, Edit and Clips (44:35) - Apple Maps (55:06) - Samsung Galaxy S Something Something (59:12) - iPhone 17 Slim ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Just as Meta's Mark Zuckerberg makes another criticism of Apple, Tim Cook gives a very rare candid interview, while Apple TV+ is promoting "Severance" but defending "Servant," and the Home Hub could be held up.

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Meta CEO mocks Apple for 'sitting on' iPhone 20 years later despite doing the same with FacebookApple's 2025 annual shareholder meeting is on February 25Apple fights back against shareholders who want to end DEI hiringEU may be reassessing billion-dollar Big Tech fines as it waits for TrumpApple Camera due in 2026 ? but Home Hub may get delayedTikTok's ban saga is a mess, with only days before the hammer fallsIllinois will implement digital IDs and driver's licenses for Apple Wallet in 2025CarPlay 2.0 may let users add widgets just like on an iPhone

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(00:00) - Intro and Tim Cook (03:34) - Severance (05:42) - Meta vs Apple (26:10) - EU (44:33) - HomeHub (54:04) - CarPlay widgets (56:32) - Servant ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Summing up the whole Consumer Electronics Show in one word, explaining the sudden over-stressing about Siri privacy, and scratching our heads over just what Brazil and Indonesia want from Apple.

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Apple again dominates CES without even showing upCES 2025 | AppleInsiderApple reaffirms privacy as a tentpole feature in Siri after lawsuit settlementApple agrees to $95M settlement to end Siri recordings lawsuitiPad 11, iPad Air, iPhone SE 4 expected in April, despite January launch rumorsPrivacy nightmare FaceApp causes Apple & Google to be fined in BrazilApple appears to be working on an all-new Invites app for meetings and eventsApple employees fired over donation scheme fraudApple's fix for bad AI notification summaries won't actually improve resultsApple Intelligence summaries are still screwing up headlinesIndonesia says Apple's $1 billion investment isn't enough to lift iPhone 16 ban

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(00:00) - Intro (02:21) - CES (03:56) - Siri and privacy (20:19) - iPhone SE 4 and new iPad (30:47) - Brazil and FaceApp (44:57) - Indonesia (56:19) - Invites ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Take a look at what Apple is going to bring us in 2025 -- and while you're doing that, take a look at everything Apple TV+ has for you right now as it launches its first-ever free weekend.

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iPhone SE, M4 MacBook Air & more: What to expect from Apple's loaded first half of 2025What's best to watch on Apple TV+ during the upcoming free weekendHow we Work: Wes Hilliard's Apple Vision Pro & iPad Pro-centric workflowsHow we work: William Gallagher's mess of Mac apps and cables How we work: Malcolm Owen's sprawling setupHow we work: Charles prepares for a big Apple tech refresh in 2025How we work: Amber's reporting and high-tech crafting setupHow we work: How Andrew Orr's MacBook Air, iPhone 16 & Beats Pill keeps him goingHow We Work - How caffeine & tech fuel Andrew O'Hara's video workflowHow we work: Oliver Haslam's MacBook Pro-powered setupHomeKit Smart doorbell with Face ID expected by 2026Apple to push new and refreshed home hardware across 2025Apple may revive its AirPort technology in new HomePod and Apple TVGoogle issues its remedies proposal in antitrust case surrounding its search engineEnding Google search partnership would hamstring Apple, says Eddy CueApple's 'Move to iOS' app has vaulted into Google Play's top 40 app listSiri engine to be fundamentally revamped across 2025, early 2026jSiri chatbot may be coming in 2026 as part of iOS 19Apple names 45 finalists for 2024 App Store AwardsSmallest Mac yet is perfect Apple Vision Pro companion with the right battery packMac mini M4 Pro review: Mac Studio power, miniaturizediPhone 17 Pro may forego titanium, instead get alumimum & glassiPhone 17 Slim probably won't have a telephoto cameraiPhone 17 Slim too thin for SIM tray, may not have mmWaveAirPods Max headphones unlikely to get any further upgradesApple Vision Pro adds new concerts from 'The Weeknd' & others -- Concert for One, Raye -- Genesis and EscapismRoundup: Govee's selection of smart lights makes the holidays brighterApple TV+ abandons Clooney and Pitt's 'Wolfs' sequel

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Maybe we'll see more movies made Apple Vision Pro now there's a Blackmagic Camera, and maybe we'll see different cameras on the iPhone 17 Slim, but we'll never see the end of Apple nonsense on TikTok.

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Charting Apple's yearDon't believe what you see on TikTok - AirDrop doesn't allow thieves to steal your credit card infoNo, iOS Photos isn't telling you who last looked at your messagesMeta seeking unfettered access to iPhone user data via EU DMA interoperability requestsApple says EU interoperability laws pose severe privacy risksAirPods Max four years later: a missed spatial computing opportunity Blackmagic's new camera for Apple Vision Pro content has a hefty $29,995 price tagiPhone 17 camera layout may not radically change after allGiant foldable iPad with MacBook-like design rumored to arrive in 2028Supply chain rumor suggests OLED iPad mini in 2026, foldable iPad Pro in 2027Analysis: Apple not likely to enter the foldable market before 2027

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(00:00) - Intro (00:19) - Charting Apple's year (16:29) - Blackmagic Camera (26:25) - TikTok (36:05) - TikTok ban (42:20) - Apple vs Meta (57:02) - iPhone 17 (01:03:35) - iPad Pro Fold ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

With the release of iOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2, Apple Intelligence is truly here -- even if there is still more to come. Plus Apple is in trouble for what's it done and what it hasn't, and there are three new Apple Music radio stations, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.

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Wedding banned - Apple Watches not welcome at fashionista's ceremonyApple Music Radio taps big talent for three new stationsApple's iOS 18.2 release brings Image Playground to the iPhoneNew Genmoji ad showcases creations that definitely were not made with Apple IntelligenceAdobe Lightroom, Balatro+ honored in Apple's App Store AwardsApple's iPhone 17 Slim is a wrongheaded approach that ignores what people really wantNew iPhone 17 rumors point to a radically different rear camera layoutCongress asking Apple and other big tech what they're doing about deepfakesApple's ongoing modem push rumored to result in cellular MacBooksApple plans three-year rollout of its self-made iPhone modem, starting with iPhone SEApple has reportedly approached Sony to partner on Apple Vision Pro controllersAnalysis: Apple Vision Pro sells well, but needs more content fasterHalf of Apple developers have doubts about making Apple Vision Pro appsApple Vision Pro named innovation of the year, beating transparent TVs and AI cheeseApple sued over 2022 dropping of CSAM detection featuresCongress asking Apple and other big tech what they're doing about deepfakesThe death of a robot designed for autistic children proves Apple's on-device AI is the right path

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(00:03) - Intro (02:02) - No Apple Watch at wedding (05:58) - Apple Music stations (10:17) - iOS 18.2 (30:28) - Deep fales and Apple (38:09) - CSAM (46:08) - Intel (48:32) - iOS 19 delays (52:16) - iPhone 17 Slim (56:00) - Apple Vision Pro ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Tim Cook has been looking back at his past in Apple, while others look to the future of AI, and Wallace and Gromit are opening presents, on the AppleInsider podcast.

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M4 MacBook Air to iPhone SE ? What to expect from Apple in early 2025HomePod with built-in screen now expected in late 2025M5 iPad Pro rumored to arrive sometime in late 2025Rumor roundup: iPhone SE 4 could be a low-priced Apple Intelligence powerhousePast, Present, Future: The state of Apple Intelligence in December 2024Apple Intelligence has been seven years in the making, says CookWallace and Gromit light up Apple's UK headquarters for ChristmasApple talks up privacy, yet spies on its own staff, says lawsuitWhat a new threat report says about Mac malware in 2024How to get your 2024 Apple Music Replay playlist'Hysterical' named Apple Podcasts top new show of 2024Apple Books celebrates 2024 with collections and Year in Review

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(00:03) - Intro (01:45) - Apple Music Replay (08:34) - Apple Intelligence 2025 (12:10) - HomePod with screen (19:27) - iPhone SE (24:47) - iPad (37:04) - Apple ecosystem (45:25) - Tim Cook (48:43) - Super Intelligence (55:24) - Apple drama (01:04:46) - Wallace and Gromit ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Now it's reportedly going to be in iOS 19 that Siri gets better, but in the meantime, Apple is celebrating the best developers' apps, and we're turning the Mac mini into a truly portable device, on the AppleInsider Podcast.

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Siri engine to be fundamentally revamped across 2025, early 2026jSiri chatbot may be coming in 2026 as part of iOS 19Apple names 45 finalists for 2024 App Store AwardsSmallest Mac yet is perfect Apple Vision Pro companion with the right battery packMac mini M4 Pro review: Mac Studio power, miniaturizediPhone 17 Pro may forego titanium, instead get alumimum & glassiPhone 17 Slim probably won't have a telephoto cameraiPhone 17 Slim too thin for SIM tray, may not have mmWaveAirPods Max headphones unlikely to get any further upgradesApple Vision Pro adds new concerts from 'The Weeknd' & others -- Concert for One, Raye -- Genesis and EscapismRoundup: Govee's selection of smart lights makes the holidays brighterApple TV+ abandons Clooney and Pitt's 'Wolfs' sequel

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(00:00) - Intro (01:27) - Heartstrings (06:53) - Siri (18:56) - iOS update schedule (36:17) - Apple TV+ and Wolfs (50:12) - App Awards (52:33) - Black Friday apps (53:10) - Portable Mac mini (01:03:13) - iPhone 17 rumors (01:05:28) - AirPods Max (01:08:59) - Apple Vision Pro ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

The first major M4 Mac mini hub accessory has just been announced, plus we now know what emoji are coming -- and developers are wondering why Apple has removed controversial apps.

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Leak: what law enforcement can unlock with the 'Graykey' iPhone hacking toolSatechi redesigns its hub to fit the new, smaller M4 Mac miniiPhones stored for forensic analysis reboot, causing problemsApple Vision Pro gets new The Weeknd immersive content & 'Concert for One' seriesRumors of an Apple-made TV set are back againtvOS 18.2 gains new Snoopy screensavers with latest developer betaApple's App Store takedowns over copyright claims continue to annoy developersApple shifts to internal advertising sales for Apple NewsApple has officially ended its butterfly keyboard repair program for MacBooksBigfoot, apple core emoji may land on iMessage in late 2025Finding a social home

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(00:00) - Intro (00:26) - Using the new Mac mini (07:05) - Satechi Mac mini hub (10:18) - Police and Graykey (14:42) - Apple TV set (25:12) - Snoopy (33:01) - Removing Musi and TV Time (54:03) - New emoji (57:32) - Apple Vision Pro (01:01:02) - Apple advertising (01:04:54) - Bluesky ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

There's a big new update to Final Cut Pro, a smaller one for Logic Pro, and an ever-increasing number of rumors about an Apple Home Hub.

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Apple's smart display with smart home AI focus predicted for March 2025Apple Vision Pro 2 with M5 chip likely to arrive before budget modelsBattery problems threaten the iPhone Slim and iPhone FoldSupply chain leak hints at two potential Apple home automation releases set for 2026There will never be an Apple Ring, says rival with crossed fingersM4 Mac mini review: The first redesign in years hides incredible computing powerApple execs address Mac mini's hidden power button in 2024 redesignPower press: Fixes for Apple's oddly-placed Mac mini buttoniPad mini 7 review: a more mighty micro tabletiPhone 16 Pro Max review two months later ? Like Apple says, the best iPhone yetiPhones on iOS 18.1 will automatically reboot and lock down after being idle for a whileEU's latest demand on Apple about geolocking is unforgivably naiveiOS 18.2 could receive a full public release with Image Playground & ChatGPT on December 9

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(00:00) - Intro (02:11) - Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro (09:22) - Apple Arcade (24:46) - Home Hub and Apple cameras (47:42) - Apple Vision Pro rumors again (56:44) - Mac and iPhone reviews (01:02:25) - Police and restarting iPhones (01:06:57) - Europe and the App Store ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

The first reviews of the new Mac mini, iMac, and MacBook Pro, are in -- and surprisingly range from delight to strange cynicism. Plus there are yet more rumors of the next Apple Vision Pro, but you need not hold your breath.

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Apple CEO Tim Cook congratulates Trump on his second election winEU might fine Apple for failure to comply with DMA, for real this timeEuropean Union evaluating if Corning monopolizes the smartphone screen marketApple acquires the team behind Pixelmator ProApple is buying a treasure in Pixelmator, and we hope it won't get destroyedM4 Mac mini review roundup: Pint-sized powerhouse that won't break the bankiMac review roundup: good performance, good price ? and great colorsM4 MacBook Pro review roundup: fantastically fast ? but no real surprisesApple Vision Pro rumored to get M5 in 2025, but lower cost model is delayedApple is researching smart glasses with an internal study, report claimshttps://appleinsider.com/articles/24/11/07/testing-out-mac-ultra-wide-display-mirror-on-apple-vision-proDevelopers can begin work on an app intent system that will make Siri smarter in 2025 Apple's numerous internal projects led to the upcoming API-powered Siri with AI

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(00:00) - Intro (05:53) - EU DMA (22:04) - Mac mini, iMac and MacBook Pro (36:50) - Apple Vision Pro rumors (52:43) - Siri and Apple Intelligence (01:03:12) - Visual Intelligence and Image Playground ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

As Apple announces its latest earnings, it's also brought out new Macs and launched Apple Intelligence to the world. There's so much to examine, including the future of the iMac.

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Collect 'em all in Pokemon TCG Pocket, now available for iPad, iPhoneNintendo Music app now available on iPhoneNintendo shutting down 'Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp'Apple takes a three-day week for its Mac launchesMacBook Air doubles base memory to 16GB for same $999New MacBook Pro arrives with M4 Pro, M4 Max, and a black colorwayNew Mac mini arrives with redesign, powerful M4 & M4 Pro processors, more USB-CNew 24-inch iMac adds M4 chip, nano-texture glass optionApple updates 'Magic' accessories to USB-C, included with M4 iMacApple's Magic Mouse charging port design has never been a big dealA clever hack fixes the new Mac mini power button's awkward locationYouTuber makes fake Apple event video for new MacsApple Intelligence Image Playground, Genmoji testers face long waitApple Intelligence arrives on the Mac with macOS Sequoia updateiOS 18.1 with the first wave of Apple Intelligence features is out nowiOS 18.1 & iPadOS 18.1 review: baby steps with Apple Intelligence

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(00:00) - Intro (00:43) - Apple earnings (03:32) - Nintendo (11:51) - New Macs (18:35) - Magic Mouse (24:57) - Portable Mac mini (47:43) - Image Playground (01:06:47) - Apple Intelligence ads (01:16:07) - AppleInsider+ ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Apple has now promised us a week of what appears to be new Mac announcements, just as analysts start saying iPhone sales are failing, and Apple Intelligence is finally upon us.

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Production cut, its future drawing nearHands-on with Image Playground, ChatGPT?s might,And Genmoji?s magic, shining ever bright.Apple Intelligence, the test applications? art,iPhone 17 and beyond, an ambitious quest,Apple?s future unfolding, with unwavering zest.Apple Intelligence to play catch-up to rivals across 2025Cook says Apple wasn't first with AI, but will be the bestCraig Federighi says Siri won't become sentient, but it'll get betterInbound M4 Mac updates rumored to arrive as early as October 28Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, & Magic Mouse may soon be upgraded with USB-CApple's October Mac event or release plans still aren't clearFirst benchmarks show massive leap in iPad mini performanceiPad mini review roundup: Minor but needed evolutioniPad Mini Review: For Accessibility?s Sake, Your Mileage May Certainly VaryApple rumored to be working on new game-focused App Store & launcher

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(00:00) - Intro (00:26) - Apple Vision Pro is over (13:48) - Apple Event (29:40) - iPad mini (35:29) - Getting iOS 18.2 (40:13) - Dinosaur in an Apple Store, obviously (48:55) - Writing Tools ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

This week saw the surprise release of a new iPad mini, and the predictable criticisms of it, plus more rumors of the future of the Apple Vision Pro.

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New iPad mini 7 gets A17 Pro, Apple IntelligenceiPad mini 7 vs iPad mini 6 compared ? Apple Intelligence on the smallest tabletApple cancels California DMV permit for self-driving car testingApple Car could have had Blade batteries developed with China's BYDApple's study proves that LLM-based AI models are flawed because they cannot reasonCheaper Apple Vision headset rumored to cost $2000, arriving in 2026Apple Smart Glasses, AirPods with cameras could finally arrive in 2027Surgeons say Apple Vision Pro saves them pain and injuryChief People Officer leaves Apple after short 20 month tenureFTC 'Click to Cancel' rule makes canceling subscriptions as easy as starting themApple Watch Ultra 2 in black review: Same tech, but the new color is absolutely fantasticChief People Officer leaves Apple after short 20 month tenure

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(00:00) - Intro (01:33) - In depth with Apple Vision Pro (16:19) - iPad mini 7 (31:11) - Apple October event (50:18) - Exit Apple stage right (54:55) - The future of Apple Vision Pro ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

As analysts insist the Apple Ring is either cancelled or on track, as Russian YouTubers keep claiming to have an unreleased M4 MacBook Pro, the AppleInsider Podcast looks at who and what to believe plus what's happening with Apple Intelligence.

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Apple may not be making a Smart Ring right now after allCompeting rumors differ on if the Apple Ring is dead or about to be bornNew M4 Macs are expected to launch on November 1A Russian YouTuber may have tested the new M4 MacBook ProRussian YouTubers keep showing off alleged M4 MacBook Pros in historic Apple leakRussian site listed many leaked M4 MacBook Pro models for saleApple to launch MacBook Air, iPad Air refreshes in early 2025Apple's global head of procurement Dan Rosckes to retire after 24 yearsApple's former hardware chief and current Apple Vision Pro lead is retiringApple kicks off blitz of worldwide visionOS developer eventsApple Intelligence and iOS 18.1 should debut on October 28 iCloud.com updated with dark mode, customization options, and tweaked UI

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(00:00) - Intro (03:13) - Apple Ring or Bust (15:13) - Exit Apple, stage left (24:18) - Submerged on Apple Vision Pro (37:46) - Leaked M4 MacBook Pro (48:34) - Siri and Apple Intelligence ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Now we have the iPhone 16 range in our hands, opinion is split over whether this is a boring or a useful upgrade, but at least it's certain that the cameras are better and so is battery life.

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iPhone 16 Pro Max review: improving photography for all in a more than iterative upgradeiPhone 16 Pro Max review: improving photography for all in a more than iterative upgradeiPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus review: Bold colors, new buttons, pending promisesApple requests anti-steering injunction in Epic case be tossed given new precedentControlling Apple Vision Pro with your brain is one step closer to realityYouTube gets Apple Vision Pro app Juno kicked from App Store

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(00:00) - Intro (00:14) - Marker 2 (01:42) - iPhone reviews (04:54) - Battery charging (10:46) - More iPhone 16 (17:13) - iPhone 16 Pro (45:35) - Wes's photo setup (52:03) - Apple Watch and Masimo (59:21) - Juno ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

While we enjoy our new iPhones, Apple is working to make a lower cost Apple Vision Pro, Meta Orion is pretending to be regular glasses, and Jony Ive's firm has a cute new logo, on the AppleInsider podcast.

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Jony Ive's LoveFrom firm adopts new logo mascotLetter from Congress could be first step in forcing Apple to stop using BOE displaysApple focusing on lower resolution screens to make a more affordable Apple Vision ProTrump demanding that Apple must unlock shooter's iPhones because of foreign appsMeta's Orion preview shines a light on Apple's spatial computing futureClicks Keyboard review: trading speed for well-made nostalgiaiOS 18's slow rollout will phase in Apple Intelligence over the next six monthsCameras on iPhone 16 Pro Max are fourth-best in the worldTouch screen issues hit iPhone 16 Pro and older modelsMeta's Orion preview shines a light on Apple's spatial computing futureMasimo CEO steps down, but not because of Apple Watch disputeYouTuber adapts hidden first-gen HomePod debug port to carry USB audioApple wants a future Apple Pencil to work as a TV antenna

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(00:00) - Intro (03:11) - Jony Ive (08:51) - Cheaper Apple Vision Pro (17:48) - Meta Orion (39:51) - Apple Intelligence rollout (51:37) - iPhone 16 range (01:09:21) - AppleInsider+ ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Both the new iPhone 16 range and the Apple Watch Series 10 have been described as merely incremental updates, but in practice there is such a lot more to them, even before Apple Intelligence arrives.

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iPhone 16 Pro Max sees shipping date slip just minutes after preorders startAirPods 4 review roundup: noise cancellation is a game changerApple Watch Series 10 review roundup: A strong annual upgradeiPhone 16 Pro review roundup: Incremental improvements, until Apple IntelligenceiPhone 16 Camera Control is the fastest way to take a picture, says Austin ManniOS 18 review: Good, but better with Apple IntelligencemacOS Sequoia review: the first macOS with more potential than new featuresiPadOS 18 review: making iPad better for everyone but the prosiOS 18 review: Good, but better with Apple IntelligenceFDA approves Apple Watch sleep apnea detection & notificationFDA greenlights AirPods Pro 2's hearing aid features

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Finally, it's all here -- or at least the announcement is. As we wait to get our hands on the new iPhone 16, Apple Watch, and AirPods, here's what is getting us excited about this year's launches.

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New Apple Watch Series 10 rumors disagree over screen redesignApple speeds up iPhone 16 USB-C charging with 45W upgradeCraig Federighi talks about the challenges behind keeping Apple Intelligence privateiPhone 16 models see faster 5G downloads with new Snapdragon X75 modemJ.D. Vance shouldn't open his mouth about Apple if he doesn't have a clueOrange County police considering Apple Vision Pro to process surveillance data in real-time'Flappy Bird' to soar onto App Store after decade-long hiatusiPhone 16 models see faster 5G downloads with new Snapdragon X75 modemiPhone users still aren't rushing to buy the latest modelsApple calling everything that it released 'intelligent' won't help it catch up

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(00:00) - Intro and the iPhone Upgrade Problem (08:13) - It's Glowtime (14:48) - iPhone 16 (26:41) - Comparing iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro (39:42) - Camera Control (46:26) - iPhone 16 Pro (52:48) - AIrpods (57:34) - CIS: Apple Vision Pro (01:03:32) - Apple Watch Ultra 2 and AirPods (01:09:25) - AppleInsider+ ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Here's what Apple announced at its iPhone 16 launch -- a fast digest of what the standout moments were, and just exactly what's coming now compared to what we still have to wait on Apple Intelligence for.

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As we wait for the iPhone 16 launch and recount all the rumors, spammers are busy sending hysterical emails that are shockingly effective -- and the Mac has a chance to dethrown Windows as a gaming platform.

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New Apple Watch Series 10 rumors disagree over screen redesignApple's iPhone 16 cases may not need a cutout for the Capture buttonLock in the best trade-in value for your used iPhone, Apple Watch ahead of the iPhone 16Most iPhone buyers prioritize need over new features in latest upgradesiPhone 16 price increases could subdue an Apple Intelligence super-cycleA new iPad mini 7 may be close ? what the rumor mill says is comingMicrosoft's Copilot+ gaming fail could be a big Apple Silicon win'Civilization VI' finally has native Apple Silicon supportFacebook ad partner may have tried to listen into your conversationsNo, an actual Apple Watch Ultra does not have a hidden cameraYou won't be fooled by hysterical phishing emails, but you know people who willApple stuck between a rock and a hard place tackling nonconsensual porn generatorsApple won't let go of the idea of a touchscreen MacBook ProPregnant cardiologist says Apple Watch saved her and her babyPublic demand gets Apple to finally announce Find My for South Korea

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(00:00) - Intro and Glowtime (14:04) - Anniversary Apple Watch (19:28) - Just in case (29:38) - Inaction button (36:02) - Macs and gaming history (44:06) - Apple and Microsoft transitions (01:05:16) - Gone phishing ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

We're days away from the launch of the iPhone 16 range, but the question is whether Apple will make it to September 9 considering that it is -- yet again -- doomed. Before the company implodes, though, its AirTags have helped track down a missing child.

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Apple CFO shakeup: Kevan Parekh replacing Luca MaestriApple lays off about 100 services employees across Apple Books, NewsiPhone 16 will lead Apple to record high $400 billion revenues in 2024Apple's future iPhone Flip - all the rumors about a possible foldable iPhoneWhat to expect from Apple's September 9 iPhone 16 'Glowtime' eventLow iPad mini stock could hint at impending upgrade with Apple IntelligenceM4 MacBook Pro update looms as supply chain continues to ramp upiPhone 17 Pro Max to get exclusive 12GB RAM, vapor chamber coolingEverything new in Apple's third round of developer betasMusicians to lose Finale notation app after 35 yearsSwitching to YouTube Music gets easier with new Apple Music playlist export toolAn Illinois school completely lost a child, and AirTag found him

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(00:00) - Intro and Apple Vision Pro (04:11) - Apple is doomed (09:28) - Apple Books layoffs (19:01) - Apple Intelligence (30:41) - Glowtime (36:21) - MacBook Pro and new iPads (41:05) - iPhone fold (44:46) - iPhone 17 Pro Max (49:53) - AirTags and a missing child ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Even Apple Vision Pro fans are getting frustrated by its lack of progress now, but perhaps Apple has its mind on the new iPhones coming soon, or the bigger, better, and possibly bendier iPhones yet to come.

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Apple Vision Pro review: six month stasisiPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Pro ? What Apple's leaked prototypes say is comingNew leak suggests fourth iPhone 16 Pro lineup color is more 'dark gold' than 'brown'Apple Sports update brings NFL & college football scores to iPhoneProcreate tells users, 'AI is not our future'Google?s AI tool helped us add disasters and corpses to our photos - The VergeI tried Google's new Pixel Studio app, and it's a mess | Digital TrendsGenerative AI services are mixed on protecting trademarksSonos CEO insists iOS app cannot be rolled back to the older, better oneNew Beats firmware brings audio sharing to Beats Studio ProApple Podcasts can now be heard on the web without a separate app

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(00:00) - Apple Vision Pro (14:08) - New iPhones (23:50) - Photography and AI (29:04) - Bigger and bigger iPhones (32:08) - Foldable devices (37:12) - Stock apps (47:24) - Sonos (53:30) - SharePlay ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

This week's Google launch did more to highlight the huge differences between its approach to AI and Apple's, but there's also news of the Apple Vision Pro and an iPad with a robotic arm for some reason.

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Work on second-gen Apple Vision Pro & new smart glasses is progressingApple moving forward with iPad on a robot arm as your next smarthome purchasePaid Apple Intelligence features won't come until at least 2027Flagship smartphone showdown - Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Google Pixel 9 ProApple forces Patreon to pay 30% of new memberships sold through iOSUS may seek Google breakup or data share after search monopolization rulingPixar has reused an Apple Watch face to make the new 'Toy Story 5' trailerApple Card is still best in its customer satisfaction category for four straight yearsApple has a strange plan to power future Vision Pro with AirPodsWhen will Apple upgrade all of its Macs to M4?When to expect new AirPods and what the rumors are saying

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(00:00) - Intro (04:35) - The Relay (08:32) - Apple Vision Pro (18:57) - iPad Robot (28:58) - Apple Intelligence (45:35) - Google Intelligence (57:21) - Patreon and other stories (01:08:54) - AI+ ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

It's six months since the Apple Vision Pro was released and there is so much to like -- yet still so much missing. Plus for alll the great features in Apple's beta updates, there are some real gripes too.

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M4 Mac mini rumored to get a redesign making it smaller than ever beforeApple bows to EU pressure over App Store anti-steering practicesRumor Roundup: What the 2025 iPhone 17 family may bring to the tableiPhone 17's front camera may double the resolution to 24MPiPhone Fold rumored to launch with foldable iPad in 2026iPhone Fold - what the rumor mill thinks is on the way, and whenHands on: Siri starts to get better thanks to Apple IntelligenceDiscovered Apple Intelligence prompts show Apple's attempt at preventing AI disasterSafari's Distraction Control will obliterate annoying website elementsHow iOS 18's Web Eraser content-blocker morphed into a distraction-hiding toolPhotos jettisons the Carousel in fifth iOS 18 betaDisney+ adds Iceland immersive environment to Apple Vision ProApple removes Control-click option for skipping Gatekeeper in macOS SequoiaUsers have to confirm screen recording permission every week in macOS SequoiaJudge rules Google is a search and advertising monopolyEnd of an era: Apple's SuperDrive has finally sold out after 16 yearsAnother Apple ad campaign crashes and burns under pressure from viewers

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This week's AppleInsider+ segment for subscribers was replete with enthusiastic recommendations for podcasts ranging across topics from design to, of course, Apple.

Wes Hilliard's picks:
Twenty Thousand Hertz

ATP

Upgrade

Connected

Roboism

Comfort Zone

Cortex

Focused

Do By Friday

Back To Work

Reconcilable Differences

Jon Stewart

Apple News Today

Apple Music Today

Apple News in Conversation

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Automators
Mac Power Users
99% Invisible
Articles of Interest
The Economics of Everyday Things
Acquired
The Omni Show

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Apple has reported better than expected earnings -- you were worried there for a minute -- while Apple Intelligence is finally out in beta. And maybe you should be worried about a new device, the Friend.

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How to use Reduce Interruptions on iOS 18 and what it doesApple Intelligence vs Grammarly ? AI powered text tool showdownHow to read the Apple Intelligence Report in iOS 18.1Apple admits to using Google Tensor hardware to train Apple Intelligence - so?Apple brings back dark black for the iPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro lineup rumored to get Wi-Fi 7, just one year after the last upgradeOhio residents can now add driver's license, state ID to the iPhone Wallet appMacBook Air M3 review three months later: The best Mac for nearly everyoneApple Arcade developers say working with Apple is like being in an 'abusive relationship'Twitter for Mac leaves the Mac App Store, but iPad X is still usable I?m wondering how anyone even noticed the Mac app was gone.Google Maps and Waze get new route guidance and alertsEpic's Tim Sweeney ludicrously calls Apple's 'Find My' a privacy hazard for thieves Go on, let rip, short of getting yourself suedFriend is the creepy and dystopian iPhone accessory that might just workApple Vision Pro gestures may spread to the iPhone, iPad, and Mac

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(00:00) - Intro (01:05) - Apple earnings. (06:30) - Apple Intelligence (25:04) - Google hardware and Apple Intelligence (27:09) - Apple Vision Pro (28:37) - New iPhones (34:30) - Wi-Fi 7 (36:21) - Ohio state ID (38:19) - You've got a friend (41:53) - Find my is bad (45:02) - Twitter for Mac (46:31) - Touch screen Macs ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Twenty years of rumors about an Apple Ring have to lead somewhere soon, and in the meantime, we have more betas to try, and more iPhone 17 rumors to explore.

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How the Apple Ring will blow all the other smart ring manufacturers out of the wateriPhone 17 cameras may get variable aperture for better bokehiPhone 17 again said to kill off plus size in favor of iPhone slimApple has reportedly dropped Qualcomm modems on two 2025 iPhonesMicrosoft Copilot is fairly relaxed about trademark useGoogle gives up on Chrome plan to ditch third-party cookiesParty's over: Apple tries to shrink costs of Apple TV+ productionsLook out MapQuest, Apple Maps debuts on the web in betaHow to use the new 'Search Here' feature in Apple Maps with iOS 18Apple seeds fourth developer betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, watchOS 11, visionOS 2How to use iPhone Mirroring in iOS 18 and macOS SequoiaNearly every Apple service involved in Paris Olympics coverageAndroid switchers boost iPhone Sales ? but not for the iPhone 15Apple Intelligence may get ability to create Apple Music playlist artElephants and big waves are subjects of inbound Immersive Video releasesApple TV+ seeks more movie licenses from Hollywood studios

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(00:00) - Intro and Apple Vision Pro (07:37) - Apple Ring. (16:45) - AI problems with Copilot (35:24) - Cookies (38:31) - Phone rumors (41:43) - Sport something (43:22) - Betas (48:19) - AppleInsider+ ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Now that the public betas are out, even more people are customizing their iPhones, iPads, and to an extent, their Macs. Plus as app developers start exploiting Apple's new features, Apple is looking to expand its ads with famous chumbox advertiser Taboola.

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iOS 18 review: expansive customization with a pinch of AImacOS Sequoia beta review: yet again small but welcome changesGlobal iPhone shipments are rising, but Apple is losing share to Chinese rivalsApple's India business surges by 33% as iPhone sales growApple Intelligence to drive upgrade cycles for iPhone and iPadNew rumor backs up claim of a rose-colored iPhone 16 ProApple stock overtakes Microsoft on increased AI expectationsiPhone 15 struggles in sales but older models pick up the slackStream Deck will be compatible with iPad very soonHands on with new iPad magnetic charging stands with huge Prime Day discountsTinyPod transforms your Apple Watch into a mock iPodHitchcock-style flying camera ad promotes Safari's privacy protectionsPhone encryption debate will reignite over attempted Trump assassinationApple News ads may get much worse with new Taboola dealDelta 1.6 classic game emulator now available for iPadIs Apple finally serious about gaming after its latest push?Those Games turns crappy mobile game ads into actually good puzzlesThe Wizard

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(00:00) - Intro (01:49) - Steve Jobs (08:18) - Betas (16:01) - iOS 18 app icons (26:07) - Underdogs (41:59) - Unlocking iPhones (51:57) - Ads in Apple News (01:12:18) - AppleInsider+ ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Apple Watch redesign rumors are on again, off again, while iOS 16 beta keeps improving, and Samsung is not looking very original this week, on the AppleInsider Podcast.

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Ad agency reuses TUAW domain in stupid SEO playApple Watch Series 10 - All the screen, size, and band rumorsApple Watch Series 10 & Ultra 3 will be faster, but not an anniversary redesignAdvanced Apple Watch health monitoring features are hitting some roadblocksApple is ramping up for a big iPhone 16 sales boost thanks to Apple IntelligenceiPhone 16 fast charging could get a 40W boostiPhone 16 Pro again rumored to get Tetraprism zoom lensSamsung's Galaxy Ring is out, but it won't be a problem for the Apple RingiOS 18 beta 3 brings dark mode to all icons ? kind ofApple Intelligence is inching closer to beta testingApple probably isn't taking a seat on OpenAI's board after allSiri improved with Apple Intelligence won't roll out until 2025Latest tvOS 18 beta lockscreen find points to long-rumored Apple home hubApple's Home Hub may be more than just a HomePod with a screenApple's next big thing could be a home robotWorkplace thriller 'Severance' returns to Apple TV+ in early 2025Brad Pitt's 'F1' Apple Original film speeds to theaters in summer 2025How the BBC used the iPhone in hundreds of locations to cover the UK electionTry out Safari's new Highlights on Wes's review

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(00:00) - Intro (10:10) - Apple Watch (17:36) - Samsung (26:39) - Apple owns its whole stack (36:08) - iPhone 16 (40:57) - Beta limits (46:23) - Apple Intelligence (48:07) - Home device (57:02) - Siri (57:57) - Apple TV+ shows ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

As the original HomePods officially become vintage items, Apple is said to be readying even more new iPads. Plus iOS 18 and iPhone 16 are old news, it's time to talk about 2025's releases.

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Apple Intelligence may be coming to Vision Pro ? but not soonApple is already working on iOS 19, iPadOS 19, macOS 16, and moreApple is expecting big iPhone 16 sales, based on chip ordersAll iPhone 16 models said to be powered by A18 chipsApple's entire iPad lineup for the next year may have just been leakedVulnerabilities found in Swift repository left millions of iPhone apps exposedChatGPT for Mac app logged queries in an unencrypted file before getting caughtApple adds HomePod, AirPods to the 'vintage products' list

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(00:00) - Intro (04:20) - Apple's silly season (06:44) - AI (24:26) - Rumors of iOS and iPhone (35:18) - HomePods and obsolence (36:28) - New iPads (01:05:34) - iPhone photography ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

The Beats Pill speaker has returned to the delight of its fans, Final Cut Camera is out for the first time and winning fans, plus RCS messaging is in beta -- and may just earn Apple a new audience.

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Apple Intelligence & iPhone mirroring aren't coming to EU because of the DMAApple's Core Technology Fee at the center of EU's first DMA violation investigationApple's second wave of fall update betas adds iPhone Mirroring SharePlay in Apple Music gets more shareable in iPadOS 18Final Cut Pro updates for iPad and Mac are now availableHow Apple's software engineering teams manage and test new operating system features ahead of launchUS AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile users overseas hit by major outageWhy AAA games promoted by Apple flop in the App StoreBeats Pill review: Premium, but worth the moneyPill People are backApple and Meta iOS 18 AI chatbot integration discussions ended long agoApple Intelligence & Private Cloud Compute are Apple's answer to generative AISiri is superpowered with Apple IntelligenceChatGPT coming to iOS 18 for free later in 2024Apple Intelligence - what Macs, iPads, and iPhones are requiredGenmoji will allow custom AI-created emojis in iOS 18, and might resurrect MemojiApple's Image Playground is a new system-wide AI-powered image generation toolTim Cook spills the beans on Apple Intelligence's use of OpenAI, and AI hallucinationsApple is paying OpenAI with exposure, not cash

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(00:00) - Intro (00:22) - Betas (13:16) - Final Cut Camera (27:24) - RCS and the future of Apple (30:20) - Gaming (47:00) - Beats Pill (53:24) - Apple Intelligence ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

It's still only in beta, and there still isn't any sign of Apple Intelligence, but after more than week with iOS 18, there's a lot of good and a little bad to say.

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Special WWDC Edition: Interviewing MacPaw's Oleksandr Kosovan on the AppleInsider PodcastiOS 18 is here to help with Apple Intelligence, Messages improvements & moreApple's Journal app is getting new features in iOS 18, but it's still not on iPadSiri is superpowered with Apple IntelligenceApple Intelligence impresses now, and it's still very earlyIs Apple Intelligence artificial?Shortcuts are easier to make and more productive with iOS 18 redesignNot all new Apple Intelligence features will be available in the fallApple Vision Pro sequel stalls as work on cheaper consumer headset continuesEU has very serious issues with Apple, says competition chiefApple Pay Later is getting killed in favor of third-party loan integration

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(00:00) - Intro (01:44) - iOS 18 (14:40) - Photos redesign (29:48) - Journal (53:06) - Some Apple Intelligence ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Get the developers' perspective on all things WWDC and Apple Intelligence in this exclusive interview with MacPaw founder - and owner of the best Apple museum -- Oleksandr Kosovan.

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At last we know everything about Apple's AI moves -- or at least at lot more than we did. Looking at how it will impact the apps we rely on, here's what Apple Intelligence is going to mean for us all.

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'Apple Intelligence' at the core of next-gen Apple hardware, servicesSiri is reborn in iOS 18 ? everything Apple's voice assistant will be able to do -- our last second leak on SiriWhy AI gadgets and wearables won't replace smartphones anytime soonDon't install Apple's new betas ? let others risk their devicesvisionOS 2.0 gets big upgrades with photo 3D processing, multiple 4K Mac screens & moreiOS 18 with improved customization announced at WWDCAirPods software update will let you refuse a telemarker's call by shaking your headmacOS Sequoia brings iPhone remote control and Passwords apptvOS 18 & homePod OS thankfully processes dialog better & borrows Amazon's Xray featurewatchOS 11 introduces improved health tracking & Smart Stack widgetsiPadOS 18 gets Math Notes, your own handwriting, and a CalculatorSherlocked by Sequoia: What apps Apple may have killed in macOS and iOS 18Apple Intelligence & Private Cloud Compute are Apple's answer to generative AISiri is superpowered with Apple IntelligenceChatGPT coming to iOS 18 for free later in 2024Apple Intelligence - what Macs, iPads, and iPhones are requiredNo, your Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro aren't getting Apple IntelligenceGenmoji will allow custom AI-created emojis in iOS 18, and might resurrect MemojiApple's Image Playground is a new system-wide AI-powered image generation toolElon Musk's latest anti-Apple tirade is about a ChatGPT feature that doesn't existApple paying OpenAI with exposure, not money

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(00:00) - Intro (01:42) - Betas (06:00) - visionOS (17:34) - Apple Inteligence (28:38) - WWDC Standouts (38:44) - AI Works (42:38) - iPadOS (50:34) - Handwriting (52:40) - tvOS (57:30) - watchOS (59:54) - macOS (01:07:40) - iOS

Special edition: all the biggest news from Apple's major WWDC announcements, plus the first of what will surely be a lot of questions about just how the new Apple Intelligence will work for us.

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(00:00) - Intro (01:14) - Apple Intelligence (05:32) - iOS 18 (10:22) - iPadOS 18 (12:02) - macOS Sequoia (14:34) - visionOS, watchOS, tvOS (17:40) - AirPods Pro ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Now that the new iPad Air and iPad Pro have been thoroughly used in real-world tests, it's time to see how they measure up -- and exactly how iPadOS is holding them back. Or at least, how it's holding them back now as we wait to see what WWDC brings.

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https://ipadpros.net/2024/06/06/episode-199-m4-nano-textured-13-ipad-pro-with-wes-hilliard/13-inch iPad Pro review: hardware of the future running software of the pastiPad Air (2024) review: Not the cheapest, and not the best, but still greatWhat to expect from WWDC 2024's week of updatesHow to watch WWDC 2024 on iPhone, iPad, Mac & Apple TVWWDC unlikely to see debuts of any new hardware at allNetflix is finally killing off support for 2nd and 3rd generation Apple TVsApple regains $3 trillion valuation, creeps up on MicrosoftFalling US demand means an imminent international rollout for Apple Vision Pro

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(00:00) - Intro (03:04) - iPad reviews (11:58) - iPad apps (19:04) - iPadOS (37:30) - Review score (46:38) - AI (56:02) - Keynote ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Apple is slowly adding more to watch on Apple Vision Pro, it's gearing up for AI, emoji, and more at WWDC, and yet another Apple Store has opened -- but it's made out of Lego.

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This Lego Apple Store model needs votes for a slim chance of getting madeThe Legend of Zelda Great Deku Tree 2-in-1 LEGO SetExperience Immersive sizzle reel for Apple Vision Pro updated with new scenes, sportsJob Simulator - Three VR game staples have arrived on Apple Vision ProThis is the best look yet at Apple's immersive video camerasNew iPad mini with OLED screen rumored to arrive in 2026Your next iPhone could be the iPad mini - iPhone 15 vs iPad mini showdownApp icon customization, new emoji creation coming to iOS 18Apple and OpenAI allegedly reach deal to bring ChatGPT functionality to iOS 18Apple confirms WWDC 2024 keynote timing, but offers no more AI hintsThe ultimate guide on how to customize your iPhone running iOS 16Bigger and brighter: iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Pro rumored screen changesApple's durability testing is way more than a YouTuber can manageNew Kino app by Halide developer is perfect for novice and pro videomakersJob listing suggests Apple is moving forward with plans for Apple TV on Android

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(00:00) - Intro (02:36) - LEGO (07:34) - Apple Vision Pro (26:26) - iPad Pro (28:24) - iPad mini (37:50) - WWDC and more emoji, yay (43:40) - Home screens (55:32) - iOS 18 and Ai ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

How and why Apple Music chose its Best 100 albums, plus what's coming to the Music app in iOS 18, and getting into the details of the nano texture iPad Pro.

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Apple Music's best 100 albums list is done, and it's controversialhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/100-best-albums-radio/id1743037216New Music & audio enhancements plus a mysterious 'Passthrough' feature are coming at WWDCFuture emoji could include Eye Bags & ShoveliPad Pro hands on: Luxury technology in an impossibly-thin packageM4 iPad Pro teardown shows copper logo, highly repairable internalsOLED iPad Pro owners discover grainy display problemIf you want an iPad Pro Magic Keyboard that matches the Siri Remote, it'll cost youIf you're buying a new iPad Pro, your old magnetic stand won't workApple Pencil Pro casts a fake shadow based on which tool you're usingApple plans a thinner and more expensive iPhone 17 for 2025Kuo: iPhone 16 Pro replacing blue with rose titanium colorApple Vision Pro's next 'adventure' experience is Parkour in ParisMarvel's 'What If...? - an Immersive Story' coming to Apple Vision Pro on May 30BTW case review: Waterfield Shield Case for Apple Vision Pro review: Way better for travel than Apple's caseBuyer taken for $1,000 by fake Apple badge on eBayHands on with the new Sonos Ace headphonesSonos Roam 2 portable AirPlay speaker gets surprise release

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(00:00) - Intro (00:50) - Best 100 albums (06:42) - Number 1 (12:26) - Logic Pro (15:50) - iTunes and albums (21:35) - iOS 18 (28:58) - Emoji (34:39) - iPad Pro (45:05) - iPadOS 18 (50:45) - iPad Pro questions (52:17) - iPhone 17 (57:51) - Apple Vision Pro ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

Looking to the future of AI, delving into the past with emulators on the App Store, and diving into the present with the new iPad Pro now that it and the iPad Air are in users' hands.

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"Crush" ad

Apple's 'Crush' iPad Pro ad sparks intense backlash from creativesApple apologizes for iPad Pro 'Crush' ad after massive backlashSamsung's half-hearted attempt to capitalize on Apple's Crush ad misses the point

iOS 17.5

iOS 17.5 is here with Repair State & EU Web DistributionDeleted images haunt iPhone users in Photos for iOS 17.5

Accessibility

There are a lot of new accessibility features coming in iOS 18 and visionOS 2.0

Emulators

Original PlayStation games come to iPhone with new Gamma emulatorApp Store emulator surge continues, this time for PlayStation Portable games

iPads

New iPad Air review roundup: Screen and Apple Pencil Pro are standoutsNew iPad Pro review roundup: impressive performance held back by iPadOSiPad line streamlining is proceeding according to Apple's secret planiPad Air hands on: A return to an affordable large-format iPadHow to use iPad as a Mac replacement and why you'd want to

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(00:00) - Intro (00:44) - iPad Pro breakdown (04:22) - AI iPad (12:40) - Google I/O (17:28) - Accessibility (22:34) - Crush and Uncrush (36:21) - Emulators everywhere (46:11) - Hands On iPad Pro (01:02:45) - Nanotexture ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?

We've been waiting for so long to get updated iPads, and now we've got two new iPad Air and two new iPad Pro models -- but the question is whether they were worth the wait, or they're just spec-bump updates with faster processors and better screens yet nothing truly new.

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iPad event

An eraseable 'Let Loose' event logo teases a new Apple Pencil featureiPad Air gets a faster processor and a supersized 13-inch optionApple's new iPad Pro gets M4 power, advanced Tandem OLED screensApple Pencil Pro brings squeeze gestures to new iPads for $129Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro get major updates on iPadNew Apple aluminum Magic Keyboard introduces backlit keys & function barThe 'Let Loose' event was the first to be edited on iPad using Final Cut ProTim Cook sports Nike sneakers custom made for the iPad launch

iPad Pro specs

Apple's new iPad Pro benchmarks demonstrate impressive tablet AI performanceAlleged M4 benchmarks verify Apple's iPad Pro performance claimsUltra Retina XDR OLED screens in iPad Pro are just the latest evolution of Apple's flagship display tech

Apple AI

Apple's new Photos app will utilize generative AI for image editingSiri for iOS 18 to gain massive AI upgrade via Apple's Ajax LLMSecret Apple 'Project ACDC' to pioneer AI chips for data centers

Apple Ads

iPhone 15 Find My shows Mandalorians the way in latest Apple adApple's latest iPad Pro ad asks, 'What's a computer' | AppleInsiderApple's 'Crush' iPad ad sparks backlash from creatives - AppleInsider

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(00:00) - Intro (01:26) - Why not both? (06:14) - Crush ad (11:02) - The Mandalorian (14:02) - Let measurements loose (18:36) - 13-inch iPad Air (26:44) - iPad Pro (28:40) - OLED and nano-texture (43:36) - M4 (50:50) - Accessories (01:00:08) - Final Cut Pro (01:04:38) - AI ? Support this podcast on Patreon ?