AppleInsider Podcast

The Apple Upgrade program has been revealed, so it's time to discuss what leasing your Apple products actually means. Plus, your hosts discuss Apple's plan to combat the chip shortage on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
@williamgallagher_ on Threads
@WGallagher on Twitter
William's 58keys on YouTube
William Gallagher on email
Wes on Bluesky
Wes Hilliard on email
Wes's blog Hillitech
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Links from the Show:
Apple Upgrade: What you're going to pay per month for iPhone, Mac, or iPad
Apple Upgrade goes live as a new installment plan for iPhone, iPad, Mac, & Apple Watch
Apple Upgrade will be great for Apple, might not be good for the buyer
Micron urges White House to reject Apple's blacklist memory plan
US senators urge Apple to abandon plans for Chinese-made chips
Public distrust in smart glasses will be a challenge for Apple Glass
Apple's Home Hub & HomePod update may arrive as soon as October
Ternus says he plans to build on the success of Apple TV
No major reset is coming as John Ternus prepares to take over Apple
Game development diary: Launched, but far from finished
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 would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com

(00:00) - Apple Upgrade

(19:34) - Apple and China

(37:45) - Apple Glasses and privacy

(46:23) - Apple Home Hub

(53:21) - Apple TV's future

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The Hide My Email failure is real but nowhere near as significant as it’s being portrayed, plus Apple is raising so many prices yet looking at ways to make that palatable, plus Foxconn has begun its annual recruitment drive as it begins producing millions of new iPhones, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
@williamgallagher_ on Threads
@WGallagher on Twitter
William's 58keys on YouTube
William Gallagher on email
Wes on Bluesky
Wes Hilliard on email
Wes's blog Hillitech
Sponsored by:
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Links from the Show:
Seven years after Apple Card, Samsung leaps into fintech with its own credit card
Hide My Email class action lawsuit seeks payout without evidence of any attacks
It's easy to find a real email address behind Hide My Email, but it doesn't really matter
Hide My Email flaw still worked two weeks after Apple's claimed fix
A fake Hide My Email header can expose the address behind your Apple Account -- a different thing
Apple Music gets first U.S. price hike in four years
Is Apple One worth it in summer 2026?
AAPL capitalization squeaks past NVDA, Apple becomes world's most valuable company
Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program was great while it lasted
Apple Upgrades will let users lease iPhones and Macs with Klarna
It has begun: Foxconn amassing army of workers for iPhone 18 Pro assembly
Upgraded Mac Mini, Mac Studio, OLED iMac readied, release date hazyApple preps MacBook Pro, MacBook Neo refresh in bigger AI push
Apple's $634M payment to Masimo now set in stone after Judge tosses appeal
Caleb Hammer on YouTube
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 would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com

(00:00) - Intro

(02:49) - HIde My Email

(16:07) - Apple Services and price rises

(25:56) - Apple Upgrade

(42:09) - Masimo

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The already tense relationship between Apple and OpenAI reaches a breaking point as trade secret accusations emerge, plus your hosts discuss EU regulations, the future of gaming, and public betas on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
@williamgallagher_ on Threads
@WGallagher on Twitter
William's 58keys on YouTube
William Gallagher on email
Wes on Bluesky
Wes Hilliard on email
Wes's blog Hillitech
Sponsored by:
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Links from the Show:
Apple sues OpenAI & previous VP of product design over mass IP theft
Apple's corporate espionage suit against OpenAI isn't the first
OpenAI shrugs, denies responsibility for trade secret theft with vague statements
OpenAI's first hardware device will be a HomePod, but don't tell them that
OpenAI blames email mixup for why it didn't respond to Apple trade theft claims
EU regulations could force an Apple Pencil upgrade in early 2027
Apple Watch, Meta Glasses, AirPods get reprieve from EU replaceable battery law
M6 era will last just six months as Apple pushes for AI-focused M7
OLED iPad mini may still launch before the end of 2026
Madden football returns to Mac for the first time in 19 years
Big AI acquisitions are not off the table under new CEO John Ternus
First iOS 27, macOS 27 public betas are out, but you should still be careful
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 would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com

(00:00) - Intro

(37:08) - EU and Apple Pencil

(45:45) - iPads

(50:10) - M6 and M7

(56:06) - Madden Football or something

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Rumors continue to go back and forth on whether the iPhone Fold will launch on time, plus there is now a question on if AirPods will get cameras at all. This and more on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
@williamgallagher_ on Threads
@WGallagher on Twitter
William's 58keys on YouTube
William Gallagher on email
Wes on Bluesky
Wes Hilliard on email
Wes's blog Hillitech
Links from the Show:
Lower cost Apple Vision Pro may be dropped as Apple focuses on AI
AirPods with cameras show up in iOS 27 beta code
AirPods with Cameras won't be coming any time soon after all
Folding iPhone may launch in September, good luck getting it before 2027
iPhone Fold delay rumor flip-flop continues, new leak says everything is on time
Samsung & Google want to upstage iPhone Fold debut, with earlier events
iPhone 18 Pro Max may get significantly longer battery life after all
iPhone Air 2 battery expected to hit 30 hours of use from a single charge
Siri AI is finally good, and Apple is going to win the AI wars
New in iOS 27 beta 3: Siri AI voice customization options
Apple is warning when your AI prompts go to Google's servers, just like with ChatGPT
Apple Home AI features locked behind 2TB iCloud+ plan
'Widow's Bay' & 'Pluribus' lead Apple's record-breaking charge for 2026 Emmy Awards
TV show purchases on Apple TV are finally getting free 4K upgrades
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 would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com

(00:00) - Intro

(01:10) - Time Capsule

(05:12) - Apple Vision Pro

(18:31) - AirPods with Cameras

(23:56) - iPhone Fold

(32:47) - iPhone 18 Pro Max

(36:59) - Siri AI

(52:38) - Apple Home AI

(57:49) - Apple TV 4K

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New leaks about the iPhone 18 Pro seem to be annoying Apple, while the guessing game continues over whether the iPhone Fold is coming in September, plus why we shouldn't be concerned about AirDrop, and definitely why we should not believe that the iPhone is the end of civilisation, on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
@williamgallagher_ on Threads
@WGallagher on Twitter
William's 58keys on YouTube
William Gallagher on email
Wes on Bluesky
Wes Hilliard on email
Wes's blog Hillitech
Sponsored by:
Scribe: Book an enterprise demo at scribe.how/appleinsider
Links from the Show:
Apple readying four iPad Pro models & entry M7 MacBook Pro for early 2027 release
Confident Apple increases its iPhone Fold orders to 10 million
iPhone Fold expected to take 29% of 2026 foldable phone screen orders
iPhone 18 Pro leaks: Qualcomm or Apple C2 model, A20 details, camera upgrades
New AirDrop security flaws are significant, but aren't a giant threat 
Apple weighs buying RAM from two blacklisted Chinese suppliers to curb rising costs 
Stop us if you've heard this before: Apple Watch redesign will have new band attachment points 
Researchers scapegoat iPhone for declining US birthrates
If you wanted more AI in Apple's Creator Studio, Tuesday's update gives it to you 
New Final Cut Camera tries to be more useful for Mac users 
Apple Music's billions of streams, billions of dollars in fines, and one failure
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 would also appreciate a 5-star rating and review in Apple Podcasts
More AppleInsider podcasts
Tune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.
Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★