We've finally finished testing, scoring, and reviewing Apple's new gear for the fall. On this episode we talk through our reviews of the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro, the Apple Watch 10, and the AirPods 4, to see whether they're real upgrades and whether they're worth your money. And then, on the Vergecast Hotline (866-VERGE11), we make the case for the Pixel in 202 ... Show More
Nov 21
AI agents are invading your PC
Like it or not, you may not be able to avoid the AI agents for long. David and Nilay discuss the ways Microsoft is pushing agents to practically every corner of Windows, and where Google plans to put Gemini 3 now that it's confident it makes the best model. After that, the hosts ... Show More
1h 33m
Nov 18
It's not your job to fix the internet
Enshittification. It's fun to say, hard to spell, and a useful descriptor of exactly how the internet has gone wrong. Cory Doctorow, the author and activist who coined the term a few years ago, recently published a book on the subject, called Enshittification: Why Everything Sudd ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 2024
iPhones and AirPods and Watches, Oh My!
There are a ton of gadgets to talk about this week! First, there is new pair of Spectacles made just for AR developers and it somehow turns into a whole conversation about Snapchat as a company. Then we get into the main topic of the episode which are, of course, all about the ne ... Show More
1h 39m
Dec 2024
First look at iPhone 17 Pro + the best and worst of 2024! (CultCast #678)
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2453212/open_sms">Send us a text!</a></p><p>This week, we’re looking at the RADICAL new design of the iPhone 17 Pro! Love it or hate it? Also, when to expect the first folding iPhone, Apple’s bad AI summa ... Show More
51m 15s
Mar 2022
'iPhone 14 Pro' leaks, iPad Air review roundup, and iOS 15.4
<p>On this week's episode of the AppleInsider podcast, leaked renders of the "iPhone 14 Pro" show hole-punch design, we highlight early reviews of iPad Air, and iPadOS 15.4 launches with Universal Control.</p>
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1h 7m
Aug 2024
iPhone 16 and Apple rumors with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman
<p>Apple is gearing up to launch the iPhone 16 on September 9th, so we've brought on Bloomberg's Mark Gurman to chat about his scoops around Apple's upcoming hardware. We should expect some notable additions, like a dedicated camera button, as well as slightly larger screens on t ... Show More
59m 30s
Aug 2024
Apple Vision Pro exasperations and new iPhone anticipation on the AppleInsider Podcast
<p>Even Apple Vision Pro fans are getting frustrated by its lack of progress now, but perhaps Apple has its mind on the new iPhones coming soon, or the bigger, better, and possibly bendier iPhones yet to come.</p><p><strong>Contact your hosts</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https:// ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 2024
Apple Makes AI the Star as It Unveils iPhone 16
Apple showed off artificial intelligence text editing and photo recognition tools, along with an improved Siri voice assistant for its iPhone 16. Will it be enough to spur sales of its flagship product? Brad Olson, a WSJ tech news editor, joins host Zoe Thomas to discuss that and ... Show More
12m 30s