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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 1H 12M

Gemini, privacy, and the new Apple Creator Studio on the AppleInsider Podcast

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They weren't unexpected, but they were still surprises -- and they both leave us with so many questions: Google Gemini is coming to Apple Intelligence, and Apple Creator Studio is bring brilliant apps at a price.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Copilot Money: Take control of your finances with the easy to use Copilot Money and get 26% off your first year at copilot.money (offer expires January 20, 2026)Squarespace: go to squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER for a free trial and then 10% your first purchase with coupon code APPLEINSIDERMasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.comLinks from the Show:Setapp Mobile EU app store, CleanMyMac Business both close down for goodGoogle Gemini tech will be used in the all-new Siri after major Apple AI dealGoogle confirms that it won't get Apple user data in new Siri dealGemini-trained Apple Intelligence will work like other LLMs, says unsurprising reportDon't give Gemini your personal data, wait for Apple Intelligence-powered SiriApple Creator Studio brings new apps, features, and subscription pricing to Mac and iPadPixelmator Pro isn't dead, and is coming to iPadPixelmator is dead, long live Pixelmator ProApple Creator Studio is a boon and a bargain — but is far from being for everyoneApple Creator Studio takes one more step to an app subscription futureCompared: Apple Creator Studio vs Adobe Creative Cloud ProGoogle will not be taking over your iPhone, Apple Intelligence, or Siri with GeminiiWork is still (mostly) free, but we don't like the trendFirst Apple Immersive NBA Lakers game available for free viewing on Apple Vision ProApple Vision Pro owners will get a great assortment of classic arcade games in VR soonLevel up your manicure with the Apple Watch chargerSupport 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 (01:33) - Setapp Mobile (04:30) - Google Gemini and Siri (18:16) - Don't give Google Gemini your data (30:53) - Apple Creator Studio (56:16) - Apple Creator Studio icons (59:28) - Apple Vision Pro nails it ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

They weren't unexpected, but they were still surprises -- and they both leave us with so many questions: Google Gemini is coming to Apple Intelligence, and Apple Creator Studio is bring brilliant apps at a price.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Copilot Money: Take control of your finances with the easy to use Copilot Money and get 26% off your first year at copilot.money (offer expires January 20, 2026)Squarespace: go to squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER for a free trial and then 10% your first purchase with coupon code APPLEINSIDERMasterClass: Get 15% off annual memberships at MasterClass.comLinks from the Show:Setapp Mobile EU app store, CleanMyMac Business both close down for goodGoogle Gemini tech will be used in the all-new Siri after major Apple AI dealGoogle confirms that it won't get Apple user data in new Siri dealGemini-trained Apple Intelligence will work like other LLMs, says unsurprising reportDon't give Gemini your personal data, wait for Apple Intelligence-powered SiriApple Creator Studio brings new apps, features, and subscription pricing to Mac and iPadPixelmator Pro isn't dead, and is coming to iPadPixelmator is dead, long live Pixelmator ProApple Creator Studio is a boon and a bargain — but is far from being for everyoneApple Creator Studio takes one more step to an app subscription futureCompared: Apple Creator Studio vs Adobe Creative Cloud ProGoogle will not be taking over your iPhone, Apple Intelligence, or Siri with GeminiiWork is still (mostly) free, but we don't like the trendFirst Apple Immersive NBA Lakers game available for free viewing on Apple Vision ProApple Vision Pro owners will get a great assortment of classic arcade games in VR soonLevel up your manicure with the Apple Watch chargerSupport 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 (01:33) - Setapp Mobile (04:30) - Google Gemini and Siri (18:16) - Don't give Google Gemini your data (30:53) - Apple Creator Studio (56:16) - Apple Creator Studio icons (59:28) - Apple Vision Pro nails it ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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