Apple Vision Pro, iOS 26, and Google isn't saving Siri, on the AppleInsider Podcast

In the week we've had the iOS 26.1 update, it's time to look forward to iOS 26.2, plus the review is in for the M5 Apple Vision Pro, and it's claimed that Apple is replacing Siri with Google Gemini. As if, on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Claude by Anthropic: Get 50% off your first three months of Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsiderNordStellar: go to nordstellar.com/appleinsider by December 10, 2025, and use coupon code blackfriday20 to get a 20% discountUdacity: For 40% off your order, head to Udacity.com/APPLEINSIDER and use code APPLEINSIDERLinks from the Show:New in iOS 26.2: Liquid Glass, News, Podcasts, and Sleep Score changesApple may pay $1B per year to use Google Gemini in SiriApple Vision Pro with M5 review: a chip can't fix developer relationsExpect more Apple Immersive Video thanks to streamlined production processM5 Apple Vision Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy XR: Processing power vs. AIApple Creator Studio referenced in iOS 26.2 beta 1, but meaning is unclearApple slices its logo for new Apple One brandingApple TV's rebrand introduces a new logo and a signature soundForget Liquid Glass, Apple TV's new logo was shot with actual glass 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 PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune 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] (00:00) - Intro (00:53) - iOS 26.1 (04:56) - iOS 26.2 (17:46) - Siri and Google Gemini (38:43) - M5 Apple Vision Pro (54:20) - Apple Vision Pro versus Samsung Galaxy XR (58:24) - Apple Creator Studio (01:08:36) - Apple TV ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★