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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 WizardSupport 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
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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.
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Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com

(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+


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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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@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:
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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 reviewSupport 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.
Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com

(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


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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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@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:
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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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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.
Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com

(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


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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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@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:
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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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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.
Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com

(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


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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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@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:
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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 integrationSupport 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.
Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com



(00:00) - Intro
(01:44) - iOS 18
(14:40) - Photos redesign
(29:48) - Journal
(53:06) - Some Apple Intelligence


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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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@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailLearn about MacPaw, Oleksandr Kosovan, and Setapp via our affiliate link.
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MacPawSetappSupport 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
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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.
Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.
Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com

(00:00) - Intro
(01:22) - MacPaw CEO


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