Best Podcast Episodes About Apple

Best Podcast Episodes About Apple

Everything podcasters are saying about Apple — curated from top podcasts

Updated: Apr 27, 2026 – 61 episodes
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Ridealong has curated the best and most interesting podcasts and clips about Apple.

Top Podcast Clips About Apple

TechCrunch Daily Crunch
“Apple is dropping its commission rate in the App Store in China to 25 from 30 following discussions with the Chinese regulator the company said Thursday The new 25 commission will apply to paid apps and in purchases while a lower 12 commission down from 15 will be charged for auto renewals of in-app purchases after their first year. The changes go into effect on March 15, 2026, and will not require developers to accept new terms, Apple said. The …” “Apple is dropping its commission rate in the App Store in China to 25 from 30 following discussions with the Chinese regulator the company said Thursday The new 25 commission will apply to paid apps and in purchases while a lower 12 commission down from 15 will be charged for auto renewals of in-app purchases after their first year. The changes go into effect on March 15, 2026, and will not require developers to accept new terms, Apple said. The decision to adjust commissions without a long public battle indicates both how important China is to Apple's market, as well as how Apple sees its App Store's business value. The company in its first quarter reported soaring iPhone sales in China, with revenue up 16% year over year, helping it deliver a record-breaking quarter. Compared with the EU, …” View more
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Apple is reducing its App Store commission rate in China from 30% to 25%, effective March 15, 2026, following talks with regulators. This decision highlights the importance of the Chinese market for Apple, especially after reporting a 16% revenue increase in iPhone sales there, contrasting sharply with its ongoing regulatory battles in the EU and the U.S. This indicates a strategic shift in how Apple manages its business relationships globally.
TechCrunch Daily Crunch · Peacock expands into AI-driven video, mobile-first live sports, and gaming · Mar 14, 2026
9to5Mac Daily
“Riding out today, it is the end of an era. Apple has confirmed to 9to5Mac that the Mac Pro is being discontinued. It has been removed from Apple's website as of Thursday afternoon, and all references of it have been removed from the Mac homepage. Apple has also confirmed to 9to5Mac that it has no plans to offer future Mac Pro hardware. The Mac Pro has lived many lives over the years. Apple released the current Mac Pro industrial design in 2019 alongside the Pro Display XDR, which was also …” “Riding out today, it is the end of an era. Apple has confirmed to 9to5Mac that the Mac Pro is being discontinued. It has been removed from Apple's website as of Thursday afternoon, and all references of it have been removed from the Mac homepage. Apple has also confirmed to 9to5Mac that it has no plans to offer future Mac Pro hardware. The Mac Pro has lived many lives over the years. Apple released the current Mac Pro industrial design in 2019 alongside the Pro Display XDR, which was also discontinued earlier this month. That version of the Mac Pro was powered by Intel, but Apple refreshed it with the M2 Ultra chip in June of 2023. It has gone without an update since then, languishing at its $7,000 price point, even as Apple debuted the M3 Ultra chip in the Mac Studio last year. So with that in mind the Mac Studio is clearly set up to …” View more
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Apple's discontinuation of the Mac Pro was inevitable given its outdated hardware and high price point, making the Mac Studio the new 'Pro' desktop option.
The discontinuation of the Mac Pro was inevitable due to its outdated technology and high price point, making way for the Mac Studio as the future of Apple's pro desktop lineup.
Apple's decision to discontinue the Mac Pro was necessary to avoid disservice to consumers by selling outdated technology at a high price.
The discontinuation of the Mac Pro is a long-expected move, as continuing to sell it with outdated hardware was a disservice to consumers.
9to5Mac Daily · RIP Mac Pro · Mar 27, 2026
Tech Brew Ride Home
“No new Apple products today. I guess that's done for now, though the rumor is a new chat GPT might be dropping at any minute, so maybe it'll be out by the time you hear this. But back to Apple. No less an authority than Windows Central says that Apple's new MacBook Neo is a serious threat to OEMs like HP, Lenovo, and Dell, and their $599 laptops seem inferior, and Windows 11's reputation is at an all-time low, a sort of perfect storm. Quote, you can …” “No new Apple products today. I guess that's done for now, though the rumor is a new chat GPT might be dropping at any minute, so maybe it'll be out by the time you hear this. But back to Apple. No less an authority than Windows Central says that Apple's new MacBook Neo is a serious threat to OEMs like HP, Lenovo, and Dell, and their $599 laptops seem inferior, and Windows 11's reputation is at an all-time low, a sort of perfect storm. Quote, you can definitely get a more capable, perhaps even more powerful Windows laptop for $599. It would likely have more RAM and storage, but to most mainstream laptop buyers, none of this truly matters. Owning a Mac is less about the raw specs and more about it being a Mac and not a Windows PC. One of the reasons Windows laptops are so popular is that they're cheap. …” View more
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The MacBook Neo is a serious threat to Windows laptops, potentially causing a significant shift as users abandon Windows for Apple's affordable offering.
Tech Brew Ride Home · Dr. ChatGPT Isn’t Quite There Yet · Mar 05, 2026
MacBreak Weekly (Audio)
“… this. There's a lawsuit. development yeah there's a lawsuit so so the story was that sebastian dewitt the designer of halide was going back to apple he previously had worked at apple as a designer he famously wrote that blog post about how basically liquid glass could be done better um and now guess what he's working on apple design again and this all and then halide came out when he left and said you know we're still moving forward with halide don't worry about it it's fine only now are we hearing in this I think was broken in the information that Halide is suing Sebastian DeWitt saying …” “So he's he's a tan rested and ready. That's what I'm saying. John Tarnas, get ready. We'll we'll see. One more story before the break that I have in this category of I've listed as hot goss. I don't know. This is sort of I just want to mention this. There's a lawsuit. development yeah there's a lawsuit so so the story was that sebastian dewitt the designer of halide was going back to apple he previously had worked at apple as a designer he famously wrote that blog post about how basically liquid glass could be done better um and now guess what he's working on apple design again and this all and then halide came out when he left and said you know we're still moving forward with halide don't worry about it it's fine only now are we hearing in this I think was broken in the information that Halide is suing Sebastian DeWitt saying that he stole secrets and has taken them with him to Apple and that also that he misused company funds to create like a sham office in Santa Cruz that was a little teeny tiny office and the rest of it was just his swinging pad and I say that because they list some of the items found in the swinging pad when they went there. And it's a wild story. …” View more
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The MacBook Neo is attracting first-time Mac customers, expanding Apple's market reach without cannibalizing existing product lines.
MacBreak Weekly (Audio) · MBW 1017: We Found a Google, and Put it in - WWDC 2026 Dates Announced! · Mar 24, 2026
The Joe Rogan Experience
“… random file path. Yep, exactly. So yeah, I thought that would be the answer. I've just never done it. And so you can do a forensic examination of an Apple, by the way. I'm sorry if I misspoke there, but you can't do it to the level that you can with, because the Android open source project Publishes all of the code I can get an understanding of the very inner working So if something being done for for instance at the kernel or you could think about it It like the lowest level of the phone something that wouldn normally get caught in a forensic examination I wouldn be able to do that with Apple …” “Go ahead and paste the code snippet. your friend flagged is not fitting with the rest of the system and tell me in a sentence or two where in the EO1 it came from, example, app folder, system partition, random file path. Yep, exactly. So yeah, I thought that would be the answer. I've just never done it. And so you can do a forensic examination of an Apple, by the way. I'm sorry if I misspoke there, but you can't do it to the level that you can with, because the Android open source project Publishes all of the code I can get an understanding of the very inner working So if something being done for for instance at the kernel or you could think about it It like the lowest level of the phone something that wouldn normally get caught in a forensic examination I wouldn be able to do that with Apple Right. And the nation state actors are doing things at very low levels in the code framework for that exact reason, because most people who aren't very deep into forensics would miss that. It would be like the fingerprint under the couch cushion or something like that. And what is the difference between what someone can do with an Android phone with …” View more
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In this segment, the hosts hilariously dissect the myth of unhackable phones, using Eric Prince's device as a prime example. Their banter about the absurdity of tech security and the ridiculous terms of service for apps like TikTok makes for a compelling and entertaining listen.
The Joe Rogan Experience · #2473 - Bill Thompson · Mar 25, 2026
Freakonomics Radio
“… And with these AI tools, those entry level positions might not be necessary anymore. AI is already doing some good anti-scamming work. Both Apple and Android offer a personal AI assistant to screen phone calls. The big British phone company O2 uses an AI granny named Daisy Harris, who loves to chat with scammers, hoping to keep them away from real people.” “… identifying scammers. I certainly hope so. I think that we're going to have AIs fighting AIs in this space very soon. We think about the crypto to romance scams in these scam centers. They were run by people who were victims of human trafficking themselves. And with these AI tools, those entry level positions might not be necessary anymore. AI is already doing some good anti-scamming work. Both Apple and Android offer a personal AI assistant to screen phone calls. The big British phone company O2 uses an AI granny named Daisy Harris, who loves to chat with scammers, hoping to keep them away from real people.” View more
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AI has transformed the landscape of romance scams, making traditional consumer protection advice obsolete. Scammers exploit emotional vulnerabilities, but AI is now being used to fight back, with tools that can screen calls and even engage scammers directly. As scammers adapt, the battle between AI and fraudsters intensifies, raising questions about consumer safety in the digital age.
Freakonomics Radio · 667. Here’s Why You Are Constantly Fighting Off Scammers · Mar 13, 2026
Mac OS Ken
“No rest for developers. A piece from MacRumors says Apple ceded the first betas of iOS and iPadOS 26.5 to members of its developer program on Monday. They were joined by the first developer betas of version 26.5 for macOS Tahoe, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. The biggest news of the bunch. The release came in lockstep with the launch of Apple Intelligence in China. That was followed by bigger news. Apple made a mistake launching Apple Intelligence in China and pulled it down as soon as they could. …” “No rest for developers. A piece from MacRumors says Apple ceded the first betas of iOS and iPadOS 26.5 to members of its developer program on Monday. They were joined by the first developer betas of version 26.5 for macOS Tahoe, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. The biggest news of the bunch. The release came in lockstep with the launch of Apple Intelligence in China. That was followed by bigger news. Apple made a mistake launching Apple Intelligence in China and pulled it down as soon as they could. According to a piece from Apple Insider, nearly a year and a half after being introduced in the States, Apple Intelligence very briefly and prematurely launched in the Middle Kingdom and is now gone. Over on the Heil site, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said midday Monday, Apple Intelligence launched in China in error. It's been ready to go for months, but …” View more
Ridealong summary
Apple's attempt to launch Apple Intelligence in China backfired spectacularly, as it was pulled almost immediately due to missing regulatory approval. This premature rollout coincided with the release of developer betas for iOS and macOS 26.5, showcasing Apple's ongoing innovation despite the hiccup. The blunder highlights the complexities of navigating international regulations in tech.
Mac OS Ken · Testing Begins on blankOS 26.5 - MOSK: 03.31.2026 · Mar 31, 2026
The Bobby Bones Show
“… hot, that's like getting on a roller coaster, will people respond? Listen to Bookmarked, the Reese's Book Club podcast on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Almost 30 years together, four kids and some of reality TV's most unforgettable moments, we know a thing or two about living life out loud. We're taking you behind the scenes in our new podcast, Between Us, with me, Heather Dubrow. And me, Terry Dubrow. Between Us isn't about perfect lighting or curated Instagram grids. It the unfiltered behind conversations you wish you could eavesdrop on Equal …” “… of each of us. You can spend your life running from those things or you can turn around and shake hands with them. If I'm honest about that and I tell my story about monsters really dealing in something truthful and I do it in a way that's pop, that's hot, that's like getting on a roller coaster, will people respond? Listen to Bookmarked, the Reese's Book Club podcast on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Almost 30 years together, four kids and some of reality TV's most unforgettable moments, we know a thing or two about living life out loud. We're taking you behind the scenes in our new podcast, Between Us, with me, Heather Dubrow. And me, Terry Dubrow. Between Us isn't about perfect lighting or curated Instagram grids. It the unfiltered behind conversations you wish you could eavesdrop on Equal parts smart funny and a little bit scandalous Every week Heather will bring you an unapologetic take on the headlines the trends, and the cultural moments everyone's texting about. And Terry will deliver insider beauty, health, and wellness insights you won't find on TikTok. Together, we'll tell the stories, spill the secrets, and share the hacks that …” View more
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A firehouse in Pittsburgh discovers their medical gloves are mysteriously disappearing, leading them to install cameras. To their shock, they find a medic trading the gloves for pizzas down the street. This bizarre exchange raises questions about the value of gloves and how such a trade was initiated.
The Bobby Bones Show · TUES PT 1: Bobby's Top 3 90's Country Artists + Draft: Foods That Start With "R" + Eddie Got Detained By Customs · Mar 03, 2026
House of R
“… just he's the best um on the adaptation front i have obviously no ability to comment on this but on the brando sando front what did you make of the apple tv news that like oh is that exciting she didn't include any questions about that from our listeners we did get a lot of questions about that because like i'm embarrassed to say i have not read the costumer i like started and not finished the first book in uh in one of his many many series Yeah, because you had begun your Brando Sando journey recently, and I have still, I have not. So, well, I read Trust of the Emerald Sea, and I really liked …” “… movie I finally watched Bone Temple over the weekend. Oh. Historic stuff from our guy Ralph Fiennes. Historic. For a musical enthusiast such as yourself and a dance enthusiast such as yourself, it is art of the highest order genuinely i i guess he's just he's the best um on the adaptation front i have obviously no ability to comment on this but on the brando sando front what did you make of the apple tv news that like oh is that exciting she didn't include any questions about that from our listeners we did get a lot of questions about that because like i'm embarrassed to say i have not read the costumer i like started and not finished the first book in uh in one of his many many series Yeah, because you had begun your Brando Sando journey recently, and I have still, I have not. So, well, I read Trust of the Emerald Sea, and I really liked it. And I read the Nightmare, like I read a couple of like the sort of more standalones. And then I really tried to like get into the, one of the big series. And I flamed out a little bit, and I feel embarrassed by it. So I don't, I'm not allowed to have an opinion about Costume. But I'm excited for people that it's happening. And I hope it turns …” View more
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Catabasis by R.F. Kuang is a captivating blend of dark academia and mythology, exploring two PhD candidates navigating hell while seeking their advisor's approval. The novel delves into the complexities of ambition, personal struggles, and the intricate layers of character development, making it a profound read that resonates long after finishing. Its unique narrative structure and rich themes invite readers to reflect deeply on the characters' journeys.
House of R · The 2026 Winter Mailbag · Mar 04, 2026
Tech Brew Ride Home
“… and others in the Gulf in recent weeks, end quote. Finally today, Mark Gurman has an update on that upcoming foldable iPhone. Quote, the product, Apple's long-awaited entry into this category, will feature an interior foldable display roughly the size of an iPad mini, according to people with knowledge of the matter. There's also an external screen that's about the size of the display on a small iPhone. The inside display will use a wide aspect ratio, a departure from the narrower formats of foldable phones currently on the market. That should be a key selling point, according to the people …” “… appeared on logging pages, according to people familiar with the matter and social media posts. Handala, which emerged around 2022, has been linked to Iran by several threat intelligence companies. It has claimed strings of attacks on Israeli companies and others in the Gulf in recent weeks, end quote. Finally today, Mark Gurman has an update on that upcoming foldable iPhone. Quote, the product, Apple's long-awaited entry into this category, will feature an interior foldable display roughly the size of an iPad mini, according to people with knowledge of the matter. There's also an external screen that's about the size of the display on a small iPhone. The inside display will use a wide aspect ratio, a departure from the narrower formats of foldable phones currently on the market. That should be a key selling point, according to the people who not to be identified because the project is still under wraps. The Apple design is intended to make the device more appealing for watching video, the people said. It should also be easier for developers to redesign their iPhone apps to more closely resemble iPad software. Apple is developing new iOS app layouts and revamping its core iPhone …” View more
Ridealong summary
Stryker, a leading U.S. medical technology company, is facing a global outage due to a cyberattack linked to an Iranian group, Handala. This attack, reportedly in retaliation for a military strike in Iran, has prompted Stryker to advise its 56,000 employees to disconnect from all networks, leading to a 4% drop in stock prices as the company scrambles to restore operations amidst significant disruption.
Tech Brew Ride Home · AI Makes Google Maps Sound Much Better · Mar 12, 2026
Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh
“… touch her. He licked his fingers. He was Mark's sister just now. Come on. You gotta do that first, bro. Look at him. Bill proud of himself with his Apple Watch. Look at his heart rate. Yo, look at the red on the Apple Watch. That shit is like, yeah, four heart attacks already. Fifth one coming Oh man He like oh I remember that night That shit just came back to him He like oh yeah The tweet was he reminiscing What is it Bro Yeah I can say the whole tweet unless I have Tourette I mean, it's just unreal. So this was a part of a deposition regarding the Epstein files where they both just got like …” “… bro yeah dude yeah you saw this clip yo this shit killed me he still got it bro play this clip so bill clinton is looking at epstein files like photos of him and epstein sort of smiling. Yeah, I know. Let me see my old work. Yeah. Yo, he's trying to touch her. He licked his fingers. He was Mark's sister just now. Come on. You gotta do that first, bro. Look at him. Bill proud of himself with his Apple Watch. Look at his heart rate. Yo, look at the red on the Apple Watch. That shit is like, yeah, four heart attacks already. Fifth one coming Oh man He like oh I remember that night That shit just came back to him He like oh yeah The tweet was he reminiscing What is it Bro Yeah I can say the whole tweet unless I have Tourette I mean, it's just unreal. So this was a part of a deposition regarding the Epstein files where they both just got like cross-examined for like five hours. Yeah. And it seems like it kind of worked. Worked for whom? Yeah. People are saying that Hillary is super likable. Yeah, they're like... Epstein complimented her. Epstein was like, yeah, she's much more attractive in person. And then nobody asked Hillary anything. She's just like, I'm not going to deny that or …” View more
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In a hilarious twist, the podcast dives into Bill Clinton's nostalgic moment while looking at Epstein files, leading to outrageous comparisons and jokes about past political figures. The banter about how public perception changes over time, especially regarding Hillary and Bush, adds a layer of humor that keeps listeners engaged.
Andrew Schulz's Flagrant with Akaash Singh · Iran Got Frame Mogged & Clintons Giggle At Epstein Files | #694 · Mar 04, 2026
Prof G Markets
“wins, you mentioned many of them. AirPods was a win. The Apple Watch was a win. Wearables was $36 billion in revenue last year. Also growing the services business to more than $100 billion in revenue, scaling the iPhone. He sold more than 3 billion iPhones during his tenure, grew it into a more than $200 billion business. Also, something that we didn't mention in our Apple episode during the week was pioneering the M1 chip. Apple used to have a dependency on Intel for their chips. They created this, what …” “wins, you mentioned many of them. AirPods was a win. The Apple Watch was a win. Wearables was $36 billion in revenue last year. Also growing the services business to more than $100 billion in revenue, scaling the iPhone. He sold more than 3 billion iPhones during his tenure, grew it into a more than $200 billion business. Also, something that we didn't mention in our Apple episode during the week was pioneering the M1 chip. Apple used to have a dependency on Intel for their chips. They created this, what they call this unified memory design, where the CPU and the GPU kind of comes together into one chip. And it is what led to what is now very popular in the AI community, which is the M4 Mac Mini, which is now this go-to machine for all these AI engineers. It is the most popular consumer product that you can buy if you want to run large language …” View more
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Apple's strong iPhone sales contrast with its struggles in AI and augmented reality, highlighting a strategic imbalance.
Prof G Markets · Two Months In: Why Markets Stopped Caring About Iran · Apr 27, 2026
Brad & Will Made a Tech Pod.
“… and being like oh yeah we should we should figure out a way to move this yeah and like in the old days it was hey we're going to put an a4 in the apple tv right now i i don't know” “… that. Like they sell, like I look at those, those Walmart $600 at Mac book M ones that they sold last year, your Mac book air M ones that they sold last year. and like they're clearly somebody's clearly looking at the stuff that they have stockpiled and being like oh yeah we should we should figure out a way to move this yeah and like in the old days it was hey we're going to put an a4 in the apple tv right now i i don't know” View more
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Apple's new MacBook Neo, powered by A18 Pro chips, has become a surprising hit, selling faster than expected despite being built from imperfect components. This unexpected success has led Apple to consider rushing out a next-generation model to meet demand, even as they face challenges with their chip production. The situation illustrates how companies often repurpose underperforming technology to achieve market success.
Brad & Will Made a Tech Pod. · 336: When Triple Redundancy Isn't Enough · Apr 26, 2026
Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong
“And a lot of times when you, Apple is very careful about who they let you talk to and who they let speak. And so sometimes you get these sort of sanitized versions of things. And Turnus is very interesting because he's able to deliver two things at once. The Apple polished version of something, but also the gritty details. And somehow makes a perfect little package of that. And that's something that's skill he's actually had, I think, for a long time. As you said, he's been with …” “And a lot of times when you, Apple is very careful about who they let you talk to and who they let speak. And so sometimes you get these sort of sanitized versions of things. And Turnus is very interesting because he's able to deliver two things at once. The Apple polished version of something, but also the gritty details. And somehow makes a perfect little package of that. And that's something that's skill he's actually had, I think, for a long time. As you said, he's been with the company based on his LinkedIn. him assuming that that is accurate he's had two jobs he won he was an engineer for this small place that i really didn't recognize and then he came to apple in like 2000 yep and so right so he's really the majority of his career has been with apple that makes him a product of apple and when you talk to him you …” View more
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John Ternus's deep-rooted experience at Apple positions him to drive innovation while leveraging the company's established supply chain strengths.
Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong · Tim Cook Is Out And John Ternus Is In As Apple CEO - Whats Next For Apple? (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 375) · Apr 24, 2026
Hard Fork
“… their entire succession plan and bring in someone from the outside. Yeah, I mean, I think that that just speaks to the fundamental conservatism of Apple, right? This is a company that is emphasizing stability above all As I have said they have arguably the world most important and lucrative platform under their control They do not want to upset that apple cart And I think a big question for Ternus is, you know, let's say we look back three years from now, was stability actually the thing that they needed? They just had 15 years of stability under Tim Cook, and it worked out pretty well for …” “… episode, I thought you might have a fever. I almost called the doctor. Well, this is why it was my low-confidence prediction. But they did make the change, and they went with kind of the safe internal hire on this. They did not try to sort of blow up their entire succession plan and bring in someone from the outside. Yeah, I mean, I think that that just speaks to the fundamental conservatism of Apple, right? This is a company that is emphasizing stability above all As I have said they have arguably the world most important and lucrative platform under their control They do not want to upset that apple cart And I think a big question for Ternus is, you know, let's say we look back three years from now, was stability actually the thing that they needed? They just had 15 years of stability under Tim Cook, and it worked out pretty well for them. I think the interesting question is, are we in a different moment now? Yeah. So I think the first thing to know about Ternus is that he is a hardware guy. I think a lot of people expected Craig Federighi, the sort of software leader at Apple, to take over at various points during Cook's tenure. But I think by going with Ternus, Apple has …” View more
Ridealong summary
Tim Cook's tenure at Apple is marked by unprecedented growth and successful product innovation, contrary to early skepticism about his capabilities.
Apple's choice of John Ternus as CEO signals a strategic focus on hardware, but questions remain if stability is what Apple needs now.
Apple has become an AI laggard under Tim Cook, failing to advance Siri despite years of promises, and remains behind in AI innovation.
Apple's Vision Pro flop highlights a failure to find the next big platform, but their dominance with the iPhone remains unchallenged.
Hard Fork · Tim Cook’s Legacy + The Future of U.B.I. With Andrew Yang + HatGPT · Apr 24, 2026
Mac OS Ken
“Apple Must ran a piece at the end of last week with some interesting Apple news. According to that, then, the number one bestseller on Amazon's computer list in the U.S. was MacBook Neo, while Apple's low-cost laptop was number three on the list in the UK. That prompted me to check again on Sunday. In the UK, MacBook Neo seemed to already be off Amazon's Computers and Accessories Top 50, though it was still holding the top spot in the US on Sunday. …” “Apple Must ran a piece at the end of last week with some interesting Apple news. According to that, then, the number one bestseller on Amazon's computer list in the U.S. was MacBook Neo, while Apple's low-cost laptop was number three on the list in the UK. That prompted me to check again on Sunday. In the UK, MacBook Neo seemed to already be off Amazon's Computers and Accessories Top 50, though it was still holding the top spot in the US on Sunday. One thing I found pretty funny about the Amazon list, the second best-selling thing on the list in the US, was an Anker USB-C hub with a few different expansion ports. I'm not saying one definitely has to do with the other, but with only two USB-C ports, or one, if you're trying to power the thing while you're using it, it wouldn't surprise me if a …” View more
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The MacBook Neo's design prioritizes repairability, marking a positive shift in Apple's approach to device longevity and user serviceability.
Mac OS Ken · MacBook Neo News and Two Stories or One on Apple and A.I. - MOSK: 03.16.2026 · Mar 16, 2026
9to5Mac Daily
“As part of Apple's week of product announcements earlier this month, many were hoping to see an update to Apple's cheapest iPad. However, the week came and went with no update to that product category. But now Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has an update, and he says the product is still on track to launch relatively soon. Gurman says that since last year, Apple has been on track to launch a refreshed version of the entry-level iPad in the first half of 2026. It's …” “As part of Apple's week of product announcements earlier this month, many were hoping to see an update to Apple's cheapest iPad. However, the week came and went with no update to that product category. But now Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has an update, and he says the product is still on track to launch relatively soon. Gurman says that since last year, Apple has been on track to launch a refreshed version of the entry-level iPad in the first half of 2026. It's scheduled for a release during the iOS 26.4 timeframe, which runs until May. iOS 26.4 is expected to be released as soon as this week, but what Gerben is saying is that this base model iPad update will come out in between the release of iOS 26.4 and iOS 26.5, so basically any time between now and May. The only real change we're expecting with this …” View more
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Apple's entry-level iPad is set for a major update with improved performance, including a shift from the A16 chip to the A18 chip, expected between now and May 2026. Meanwhile, Apple is enhancing the iPhone 18 Pro's camera with pro features, following a strategic hire from the app Howlide, despite a lawsuit involving the co-founder. This indicates a significant evolution in Apple's camera technology this fall.
9to5Mac Daily · iPhone Air popularity, iPad rumors · Mar 24, 2026
Mac OS Ken
“I told you last week that Tim Cook was over in China partying like a rock star with a rock star for Apple's 50th anniversary. Yeah, that's not all he was up to. A piece from Bloomberg had Apple's CEO speaking over the weekend at the China Development Forum in Beijing. According to Wikipedia, the annual event's stated aim is to strengthen communication at a high level between China and the world. So, yeah, that's going to draw the CEO of one of the world's most powerful companies. Commenting on goals shared by Apple and China, Cook said innovation, …” “I told you last week that Tim Cook was over in China partying like a rock star with a rock star for Apple's 50th anniversary. Yeah, that's not all he was up to. A piece from Bloomberg had Apple's CEO speaking over the weekend at the China Development Forum in Beijing. According to Wikipedia, the annual event's stated aim is to strengthen communication at a high level between China and the world. So, yeah, that's going to draw the CEO of one of the world's most powerful companies. Commenting on goals shared by Apple and China, Cook said innovation, green development, and education are not separate properties. They are deeply connected. They represent the vision of progress that we at Apple share, and we are committed to collaborating with our partners across China to make that vision a reality. And a well-timed shout-out to developers in China. I'm sorry, I mean China's excellently talented …” View more
Ridealong summary
Apple's hardware dominance gives it the luxury of time to perfect its AI strategy, even as it profits significantly from AI-related revenues without directly producing AI.
Mac OS Ken · MacBook Neo Sets Record for Switchers - MOSK: 03.23.2026 · Mar 23, 2026
The MacRumors Show
“… them very uncomfortable. So I actually think that that canopy support is a necessary purchase alongside this device. And it's disappointing that Apple did not did not at least, even if it didn't redesign the cups or the hardware in the cups, considering that that canopy headband piece clips off, that they didn't design a different one or even just use a different material for that canopy. It'll be next year. I honestly, if these new ones are true, the redesign, it's going to be, well, I'm guessing if they redesign it, they're going to have to redesign the actual audio drivers and everything. …” “… that is a major design fault, in my opinion. That canopy seems to collapse on everyone's AirPods Max after any period of time. It's not even like a particularly unusual amount of use makes that canopy collapse. It loses all of its tension, which makes them very uncomfortable. So I actually think that that canopy support is a necessary purchase alongside this device. And it's disappointing that Apple did not did not at least, even if it didn't redesign the cups or the hardware in the cups, considering that that canopy headband piece clips off, that they didn't design a different one or even just use a different material for that canopy. It'll be next year. I honestly, if these new ones are true, the redesign, it's going to be, well, I'm guessing if they redesign it, they're going to have to redesign the actual audio drivers and everything. So you'll get improved sound quality there. I firmly think it's still going to be H2 chip, though, probably. We're probably not going to get an H3. But we have all those features now that you know and love is what they'll say. But with improved sound quality because of the driver and all of the new hardware improvements. But then, you know, it's …” View more
Ridealong summary
After years of neglect, the AirPods Max became my daily go-to headphones. Initially uncomfortable and heavy, I learned to appreciate their sound quality and versatility, using them for hours on end. Now, I can't imagine my workday without them, despite still preferring my lighter AirPods Pro for casual use.
The MacRumors Show · 186: Apple Announces AirPods Max 2 - Worth Upgrading? · Mar 20, 2026
The Talk Show With John Gruber
“… You probably should have been on long ago, but if there's ever a good time to have you on for the first time it is to mark the release of your book apple the first 50 years which came out i believe a week ago well give or take tuesday yeah five days and you are on a whirlwind book media tour so traveling all over north america i believe yeah it's about 10 or 11 cities and when was the chm event ah that was the first stop of the tour that was the day after the book came out Wednesday, March 11th. That was one for the books. I watched yesterday. I put it off. I did not watch live because I wanted …” “David Pogue, welcome to the talk show. You probably should have been on long ago, but if there's ever a good time to have you on for the first time it is to mark the release of your book apple the first 50 years which came out i believe a week ago well give or take tuesday yeah five days and you are on a whirlwind book media tour so traveling all over north america i believe yeah it's about 10 or 11 cities and when was the chm event ah that was the first stop of the tour that was the day after the book came out Wednesday, March 11th. That was one for the books. I watched yesterday. I put it off. I did not watch live because I wanted to watch on a big TV and I wanted to take my time. And man, it was so good. I think, all right, let me start with this. Number one, I think the book, I have not finished it, I have to say, because it is 600 dense pages, right? It is a big book, and I kind of feel bad about that because I think every time I've had the author of a book on the show, I …” View more
Ridealong summary
David Pogue's new book, 'Apple: The First 50 Years,' is not just a dense 600-page read; it's a vibrant encyclopedia filled with color photos and prototypes, revealing Apple's untold stories. Unlike other books focused on business, Pogue dives deep into the technology and backstories, showcasing even the rare Apple fax machine. This book is a must-read for anyone curious about Apple's innovative journey.
The Talk Show With John Gruber · 443: ‘The Pogue Feature’, With David Pogue · Mar 18, 2026

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