iOS 26.5 is here, iOS 27 is coming, and Android is trying to get ahead of Apple Intelligence, on the AppleInsider Podcast

The iPhone Duo is coming this week for a select lucky few, which includes one of your hosts but not the other, plus HomeView's benefits are still debatable, and Apple has thoughts about AI superfine, 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: Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsider Links from the Show: Apple's $1,499 iPhone Duo repair cost is a strong argument for AppleCare iPhone Duo has uncompromised performance, same as iPhone 18 Pro Ternus spent 15 years planning the iPhone Duo Apple CEO John Ternus says design still means everything & includes whimsy iPhone Duo sells out moments after pre-orders begin Don't expect to buy iPhone Duo at Apple Stores on Friday Joswiak: Siri AI is for everyday, not the AI 'lunatic fringe' Unlikely Apple & Meta team-up brings powerful & local AI to Mac Studio Perplexity Computer can run completely local on Mac, with a big caveat What you need to use HomePods for Mac system audio HomePod mini 2's Sound Glow feature is coming to other HomePod models Devil is in the details: Tidbits from our time trying HomeView HomeView follow-up with robot arm rumored to ship in 2027 Simplicity and Siri AI are the HomeView's killer features, says Apple Skip the controller, the Apple TV 4K still isn't a good gaming platform Apple still doesn't understand gamers in spite of iPhone being a gaming powerhouse Sony's XR patent sale to Meta is a problem for Apple Vision Pro gaming Apple Maps Detailed City Experience comes to Austin, Texas ahead of F1 Grand Prix

Apple's 'Welcome Home' announcements revealed the Apple HomeView, updated Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2. Your hosts discuss the new products and what they'll mean for Apple's smart home strategy. 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: CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/APPLEINSIDER MasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.com Links from the Show: BBC Scotland voice recognition sketch Touchscreen MacBook Pro & OLED iPad mini rumored for October 27 Apple event Right on schedule, sources claim iPhone 18 Pro orders have been cut JP Morgan dismisses iPhone cuts report, hikes AAPL target to $360 Apple's Home revamp is only half done, but the future is bright Owning an Apple Home: second-party accessories could be the reboot we need If we trust it, Home Hub privacy could lead a smart home revolution New Apple TV 4K arrives with HomePod-like Siri mic setup The Apple TV 'hobby' has gotten far too expensive That five-year-old Apple TV 4K is getting Siri AI HomePod surround sound only available with new Apple TV 4K Updated HomePod mini 2 comes with new colors and surround sound option HomeView's upcoming accessories let you build a smart home around one app HomeView's lack of an App Store is an Achilles' heel HomeView doesn't play video apps natively, you still need an iPhone or iPad Two HomeView home hub models evolve Apple's home strategy at $299 each Apple HomeView lacks VESA support, limiting your wall mount options No biometrics are needed for HomeView to show a user's personal data Apple HomeView accessories will expand what is possible with the home hub Beats x Pokemon collaboration reveal Beats Pill with Pikachu and Mimikyu art 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: [email protected]

Apple is set to reveal its renewed smart home strategy on October 13 alongside new hardware like the Home Hub tablet, but that's not all that's coming in October. Learn the latest rumors 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: Origin Technology: Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at originhq.com/appleinsider Links from the Show: Refreshed HomePod mini, Apple TV and new HomeHub coming on October 13 Code hints continue to reveal features of Apple's upcoming Home Hub Apple's Home Hub color options surface ahead of expected October debut Home Hub will rely on AI to identify which user's content to display Apple's home camera will watch the house, but you won't see what it sees Siri AI & Smart Replies coming to Apple TV hardware New four-HomePod mini surround sound config will come with smart home updates New Apple Home accessories are coming thanks to an unusual partnership with LG Second October 'event' possible with new Macs as the focus Touch-screen OLED MacBook Pro expected in October or November Touch-screen MacBook Pro will be significantly lighter iPhone Duo inner display has a replaceable $19 top layer iPhone Duo's small outer screen prompts minimalist Focus Mode update Developers can now submit iPhone Duo apps & hope for approval in time SwitchBot Lock Vision Pro review: lack of home key support will drive Apple users away

Leaks point to a busy October for Apple with a new Apple TV, HomePod mini, and Home Hub launching in tandem with the iPhone Duo. Here are the latest rumors 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 Sponsored by: Origin Technology: Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at originhq.com/appleinsider Links from the Show: iPhone 18 Pro Max review M5 Max Mac Studio review: Far better choice than Ultra for most desks 'Get Ready' to pre-order the iPhone Duo starting October 12 Unsurprisingly, Meta's Muse AI agent blatantly ignores user permissions ChatGPT as an extension in Siri dramatically underperformed, says OpenAI New Apple TV 4K leak confirms a very familiar form factor iPad mini finally getting FaceTime camera move, leak suggests Apple's next HomePod mini won't get a redesign, but will get some new colors Apple Intelligence is coming to the the next entry-level iPad Apple's spatial computing strategy was on full display at Meta Connect Apple's smart glasses predicted for 2027, upgraded Apple Vision Pro 2028 Apple Vision Pro's development graveyard exemplifies Apple's '1,000 no's to every yes' Apple's US staff will get extended Thanksgiving break under Ternus too Snoopy & Fraggles getting new holiday specials on Apple TV How to watch 'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown' for free in 2026 Small layoffs and budget cuts are hitting Apple, with more expected Apple Watch Ultra 4 review: An

Apple's former head of Apple retail, Ron Johnson, joins William on the latest AppleInsider Podcast for a guest interview about his new book. Also, your hosts discuss new Macs, perceived Apple failures, and more. 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: Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsider Origin Technology: Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at originhq.com/appleinsider Links from the Show: iOS 27 is now available with big changes to Photos, and Siri DRAM pricing will mean more iPhone price hikes in 2027, no relief through 2028 How to claim $25 from Apple's settlement over delayed Siri features Apple Home Hub will be the intelligent center of your home Apple's pendant project is on hold despite its AI push Future Apple Watch could be screen-less Whoop competitor, says rumor Beats 360 review: Good all-around sound and customizable too Beats 360 vs AirPods Max 2: Premium personal audio compared M5 Ultra Mac Studio AI performance keeps up with Nvidia 5080 New Mac mini does not have a slotted SSD, Mac Studio still does This clever workaround lets iPhone 18 Pro Max skirt battery shipping max power limits Image data used in Face ID authentication on iPhone 18 Pro Neural Engine timeouts & Face ID panics hit Apple's newest devices Apple Watch Series 12 has slightly larger bezels, stuck out Digital Crown Claimed Apple Fitness+ layoffs are no sign of problems with the service iPhone Duo a godsend for mini iPhone fans, minus the price Give developers time to update apps for iPhone Duo Developers finally get Xcode tools to prepare apps for iPhone Duo iPhone Duo is Steve Jobs's intersection of technology and liberal arts, says Ternus John Ternus: Apple Vision Pro has a bright future, but a long journey first