Apple Vision Pro, WWDC, and Apple takes on Chrome, on the AppleInsider Podcast

Apple is surely laser-focused now on next week's WWDC, but it did take a moment for a rare swipe at a rival, and it seems to have made some harsh choices about Apple Vision Pro.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsiderNordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARLinks from the Show:iPhone 18 color 'leak' from fake account appears to be camera protector, not componentShort-sighted: John Ternus behind Apple Vision project refocusesBlack Apple Vision Pro rumors stoked by even more photographsLongtime leaker joins others in saying Apple Glasses won't arrive until late 2027Slimmer & lighter Apple Vision Pro is at least two years awayLike Apple Watch at start, Apple's smart glasses plan will challenge the entire industry The last visionOS 26 review: Apathy about Apple Vision Pro on displayA naming hint for Apple's macOS 27 may be hiding in plain sightLatest Apple privacy on iPhone ad takes direct shots at Chrome Apple TV's 'Prehistoric Planet' brought extinct animals to life with custom instrumentsiPhone Fold's wide screen means iPad's Split View is a necessitySketchy iPhone Fold production issue guesswork won't prevent a September launchPossible iPhone Fold prototype shown in new image40 members of Congress take Towson union's side in letter to Apple's CEO Apple doubling-down on on-device AI at WWDC 2026Support 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 (00:42) - macOS Big Bear (03:43) - Apple Vision Pro (18:27) - iPhone Fold (37:32) - Apple Music (42:37) - Privacy and Chrome (48:48) - Apple Towson Town Center (01:02:47) - On-device AI ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★