Episode Details

It's been a week of finding out just how much there is in the new iOS 26.4 beta, for learning about Apple's video podcast plans, and also for so many rumors of a new low-cost MacBook coming at a March unveiling, 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:

• Tempo: Get 60% off your first box of fresh, chef-crafted meals at tempomeals.com/appleinsider
• NordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLAR
• Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsider

Links from the Show:

• Apple is having an event on March 4, maybe for iPhone 17e & M5 MacBook Pro
• March madness: What Apple is getting ready to launch
• March 4 international Apple Experiences may follow week of online launches
• Out of the park: The March 4 event may not be all that special
• Siri pendant & AirPods with cameras getting renewed focus
• Apple eyes 2027 for AI smart glasses built around context, not screens
• Colorful MacBook & iPhone 17e launching as soon as March
• Apple's Playgrounds approach to AI is a sign of its larger strategy
• Apple Music Playlist Playground among first new AI features in iOS 26.4
• Apple's upgraded Siri is late but not lost — the real story is timing
• iOS 26.4 has iPhone Stolen Device Protection on by default
• Siri & Apple Intelligence upgrades still coming in 2026 in spite of rumors
• Video won't kill the Apple Podcast