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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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@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonWes Hilliard on emailLinks from the Show:
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 AndroidSupport 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
(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


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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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@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:
Notion: Try out the incredible power of Notion AI today! For a limited time, try Notion AI for free when you visit: notion.com/appleinsiderFastmail: Try Fastmail free for 30 days and get 10% off your first year at fastmail.com/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:
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 releaseSupport 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
(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


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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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@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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Some sticker thing Wes recommends"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 pointiOS 17.5
iOS 17.5 is here with Repair State & EU Web DistributionDeleted images haunt iPhone users in Photos for iOS 17.5Accessibility
There are a lot of new accessibility features coming in iOS 18 and visionOS 2.0Emulators
Original PlayStation games come to iPhone with new Gamma emulatorApp Store emulator surge continues, this time for PlayStation Portable gamesiPads
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 toSupport 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
(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


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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.
Contact your hosts
@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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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 launchiPad 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 techApple 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 centersApple 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 - AppleInsiderSupport 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
(01:26) - 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


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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.

Contact your hosts
@williamgallagher_ on Threads
@WGallagher on Twitter
William's 58keys on YouTube
William Gallagher on email
@hillithreads on Threads
@Hillitech on Twitter
Wes on Mastodon
Wes Hilliard on email
Sponsored by:
ExpressVPN: Visit expressvpn/aipodcast for three months off a one-year plan on the VPN that keeps your data safe while not slowing down your Macs, iPhones, or iPads.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW:

iPad event
An eraseable 'Let Loose' event logo teases a new Apple Pencil feature
iPad Air gets a faster processor and a supersized 13-inch option
Apple's new iPad Pro gets M4 power, advanced Tandem OLED screens
Apple Pencil Pro brings squeeze gestures to new iPads for $129
Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro get major updates on iPad
New Apple aluminum Magic Keyboard introduces backlit keys & function bar
The 'Let Loose' event was the first to be edited on iPad using Final Cut Pro
Tim Cook sports Nike sneakers custom made for the iPad launch
iPad Pro specs
Apple's new iPad Pro benchmarks demonstrate impressive tablet AI performance
Alleged M4 benchmarks verify Apple's iPad Pro performance claims
Ultra 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 editing
Siri for iOS 18 to gain massive AI upgrade via Apple's Ajax LLM
Secret Apple 'Project ACDC' to pioneer AI chips for data centers
Apple Ads
iPhone 15 Find My shows Mandalorians the way in latest Apple ad
Apple's latest iPad Pro ad asks, 'What's a computer' | AppleInsider
Apple's 'Crush' iPad ad sparks backlash from creatives - AppleInsider
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.
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

We've been waiting for this for nearly two years but finally there are new iPads -- and Apple has shaken up its entire lineup.
Contact your hosts
@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonWes Hilliard on emailLINKS FROM THE SHOW:
Apple's new iPad Pro gets M4 power, advanced Tandem OLED screensiPad Air gets a faster processor and a supersized 13-inch optionApple drops the price of its 10th generation iPad to $349The 'Let Loose' event was the first to be edited on iPad using Final Cut Pro
(00:00) - Intro
(00:59) - Let Loose launches


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