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Apple Watch, iPhone 17, and the M6 MacBook Pro on the AppleInsider Podcast

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Apple is bringing back the blood oxygen sensor to the Apple Watch, the iPhone 17 will be costlier but have more storage, and there's a hint of what's coming next with the MacBook Pro, 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:MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try CleanMyMac for 7 days free and use code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/AppleInsiderPodcastLinks from the Show:To no one's surprise, politicians are wrong about iOS 26 message filteringNobody is going to send you unsolicited messages for remote workiPhone Fold rumors and renders: What to expect after years of leaks and speculationApple's iPhone 17 Pro $50 pricing increase strategy won't matter to half of buyersiPhone 17 Pro price rise might get masked by increased storageNew Siri will bring voice control to just about all apps — but maybe not bankingNew Siri's App Intents will make or break Apple's Home HubSiri's biggest upgrade yet takes shape with 'Linwood' & 'Glenwood'Apple said to be working on Ring-like doorbell and smart camerasApple's Siri-enabled robots are running behind, but still comingM6 OLED MacBook Pro redesign in 2026 to entice upgraders holding onto older MacsDon't put camera guards, screen protectors, or keyboard covers on a MacBook ProApple puts out its sixth developer betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26New ringtones and app launch speed-up: What's new in iOS 26 beta 6Elon Musk cries antitrust as X & Grok can't compete with OpenAI on Apple's App StoreElon Musk's antitrust claims refuted by Apple citing curation for safe discoveryMusk is wrong and has only influence on his side in a childish App Store spatOver 150% China tariff rate delayed by 90 days, 30% still in effect for iPhone seasonApple Cinemas name 'reflects geographic roots,' not the tech companySupport 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 (02:25) - Apple Watch Bllody Oxygen (05:06) - Messaging, spam and categorization (20:02) - iPhone Fold (21:10) - iPhone price rises (28:11) - iPhone 17 (34:27) - Corner of Linwood and Glenwood (46:43) - App Intents, tvOS and more (50:36) - M6 MacBook Pro (53:58) - Breaking MacBook Pro (57:05) - Controversy Corner (01:06:30) - Apple Cinemas ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Apple is bringing back the blood oxygen sensor to the Apple Watch, the iPhone 17 will be costlier but have more storage, and there's a hint of what's coming next with the MacBook Pro, 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:MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try CleanMyMac for 7 days free and use code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/AppleInsiderPodcastLinks from the Show:To no one's surprise, politicians are wrong about iOS 26 message filteringNobody is going to send you unsolicited messages for remote workiPhone Fold rumors and renders: What to expect after years of leaks and speculationApple's iPhone 17 Pro $50 pricing increase strategy won't matter to half of buyersiPhone 17 Pro price rise might get masked by increased storageNew Siri will bring voice control to just about all apps — but maybe not bankingNew Siri's App Intents will make or break Apple's Home HubSiri's biggest upgrade yet takes shape with 'Linwood' & 'Glenwood'Apple said to be working on Ring-like doorbell and smart camerasApple's Siri-enabled robots are running behind, but still comingM6 OLED MacBook Pro redesign in 2026 to entice upgraders holding onto older MacsDon't put camera guards, screen protectors, or keyboard covers on a MacBook ProApple puts out its sixth developer betas of iOS 26, iPadOS 26New ringtones and app launch speed-up: What's new in iOS 26 beta 6Elon Musk cries antitrust as X & Grok can't compete with OpenAI on Apple's App StoreElon Musk's antitrust claims refuted by Apple citing curation for safe discoveryMusk is wrong and has only influence on his side in a childish App Store spatOver 150% China tariff rate delayed by 90 days, 30% still in effect for iPhone seasonApple Cinemas name 'reflects geographic roots,' not the tech companySupport 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 (02:25) - Apple Watch Bllody Oxygen (05:06) - Messaging, spam and categorization (20:02) - iPhone Fold (21:10) - iPhone price rises (28:11) - iPhone 17 (34:27) - Corner of Linwood and Glenwood (46:43) - App Intents, tvOS and more (50:36) - M6 MacBook Pro (53:58) - Breaking MacBook Pro (57:05) - Controversy Corner (01:06:30) - Apple Cinemas ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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