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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 1H 19M

Leasing your iPhone, the new China problem, & Apple's future on the AppleInsider Podcast

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The Apple Upgrade program has been revealed, so it's time to discuss what leasing your Apple products actually means. Plus, your hosts discuss Apple's plan to combat the chip shortage on the AppleInsider Podcast.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/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:Apple Upgrade: What you're going to pay per month for iPhone, Mac, or iPadApple Upgrade goes live as a new installment plan for iPhone, iPad, Mac, & Apple WatchApple Upgrade will be great for Apple, might not be good for the buyerMicron urges White House to reject Apple's blacklist memory planUS senators urge Apple to abandon plans for Chinese-made chipsPublic distrust in smart glasses will be a challenge for Apple GlassApple's Home Hub & HomePod update may arrive as soon as OctoberTernus says he plans to build on the success of Apple TVNo major reset is coming as John Ternus prepares to take over AppleGame development diary: Launched, but far from finishedSupport 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) - Apple Upgrade (19:34) - Apple and China (37:45) - Apple Glasses and privacy (46:23) - Apple Home Hub (53:21) - Apple TV's future ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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