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Siri is a Gemini
Nearly two years ago, Apple showed off what an AI-powered Siri might do. That Siri never materialized, but thanks to a deal with Google for its Gemini tech, it might finally have a chance to work. David and Nilay discuss the ins and outs of the deal, and what it might mean for bo ... Show More
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How Lego’s Smart Brick works
January brings two things in Vergecast-land: CES, and New Years' Resolutions. We start this episode with a dive into the story of this year's biggest tech show, the Lego Smart Brick, which is either a clever way of thinking about creativity or the end of creativity as we know it. ... Show More
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Live from CES: What is the point of a robot that falls over?
The theme of CES 2026 is gadgets. It's always gadgets. This year more than most, though, the world's biggest tech show is about how fast the hardware world is moving — and how much work the software, and the AI, have to do to catch up. On stage live at the Brooklyn Bowl in Las Ve ... Show More
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Apple's revamped Health app may have a built-in AI doctor, Apple is reportedly on track to launch the M5 iPad Pro and MacBook Pro later this year, and Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro is now available to free users
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Apple’s big rebranding coming at WWDC (CultCast #701)
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Mar 2022
'iPhone 14 Pro' leaks, iPad Air review roundup, and iOS 15.4
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Jul 2024
Apple Ring, iOS betas, and iPhone 17 camera rumors, on the AppleInsider Podcast
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Apple nailed it! Our reactions to Apple Intelligence & the WWDC24 announcements (CultCast #651)
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Last-minute WWDC25 rumors + Our predictions! (CultCast #702)
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Jun 2024
506: The Sun Did Not Shine in Favor of Me
WWDC24 a wrapped up, and the guys gather to score their picks and share some feelings about this week's Apple news.
1h 47m
Jan 2025
546: Headline Snob
Bonnets off to the BBC, the trouble with headlines, Socrates on mountain skis, some slight existential dread about Mac software, irrational love of old computers, Apple's smart home strategy for 2025, and the long wait for some AI features.
1h 35m
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
Nilay Patel and Dieter Bohn welcome back Verge alum and Wall Street Journal columnist Joanna Stern to discuss the big announcements from Apple's developer conference this week. Verge news editor Chaim Gartenberg joins in the second half to discuss the Apple updates you may have missed.
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<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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<p>Twenty years of rumors about an Apple Ring have to lead somewhere soon, and in the meantime, we have more betas to try, and more iPhone 17 rumors to explore.</p><p><strong>Contact your hosts:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.threads.net/@williamgallagher_">@williamgall ... Show More
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2453212/open_sms">Send us a text!</a></p><p>What a show — this week, our reactions to Apple Intelligence, iOS 18 and ALL the WWDC announcements!</p> <p><strong>This episode supported by:</strong></p> <p>L ... Show More
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