Apple's ghost town, new iPads, smart rings, and Snow Leopard on the AppleInsider Podcast

So many people are leaving Apple that it's a wonder it can still function with only 164,000 employees. But it's still bringing out new iPads, while Pebble has a smart ring, and the legend of Snow Leopard is back again.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/AppleInsidePodcastUdacity: For 40% off your order, head to Udacity.com/APPLEINSIDER and use code APPLEINSIDERAntigravity: Buy Antigravity A1, the world’s first 8K 360 drone, at antigravity.techLinks from the Show:Tyler, the Creator seals his biggest year yet as Apple Music Artist of the YearApple executive shuffle continues with Lisa Jackson and Kate Adams retiringDozens of staffers quit Apple, leaving behind only 164,000Apple CEO succession discussion enters new realm of rampant speculationApple chip chief Johny Srouji rumored to consider his own exitApple chief Johny Srouji confirms he isn't going anywhereLeak shows A19 iPad & M4 iPad Air unsurprisingly will arrive in early 2026Pebble's simple smart ring lets you make voice notes from your fingerICEBlock developer suing DOJ, ICE, & more after Apple App Store removalApple's removal of ICEBlock sees repeated protests at Portland storeStop this myth that Snow Leopard was just some tune-up Mac releaseSupport 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 (00:54) - Exit stage left (15:55) - Lisa Jackson and Kate Adams (40:30) - New iPads (47:58) - Pebble smart ring (58:17) - Controversy Corner (01:06:28) - Snow Leopard ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★