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EPISODE · Oct 17, 2025 · 1H 15M

M5 MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Apple Vision Pro, on the AppleInsider Podcast

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Apple has released three new devices with the M5 processor, but very few other changes. The new MacBook Pro, Apple Vision Pro, and iPad Pro are all better than their predecessors -- and they are at the same price -- but the question is whether or not they are worth upgrading to.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:Private Internet Access: get 83% off Private Internet Access's VPN with four months free at PIAVPN.com/AppleInsiderCleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/AppleInsiderPodcastSurfshark: go to https://surfshark.com/appleinsider or use code appleinsider at checkout to get4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!Links from the Show:How much faster is M5 versus M4?Apple Vision Pro gets spec bump to M5 for enhanced spatial computingYou can't trade-in Apple Vision Pro for a new one - yetApple Vision Pro Dual Knit Band and more accessories hit Apple StoreLakers fans will get court-side seats with Apple Vision ProNew iPad Pro arrives with M5 speed, Wi-Fi 7, and Apple's C1X modemiPad Pro M5 vs M4 iPad Pro: Where Apple's best tablet got updated14-inch M5 MacBook Pro is here without Pro and Max versionsM5 MacBook Pro vs M4 MacBook Pro: Incremental but welcome upgradeSVP Eddy Cue talks Apple TV, hints at subscriber numbers, & dropping the +Apple TV ditch of 'plus' just adds to Apple's video branding confusionApple TV+ loses the Plus in Apple's quietest rebranding exercise everRumored Apple Home Hub tablet to be made in Vietnam, cost $350Health+ could debut in 2026 as Apple's next subscription serviceApple Clips social video app killed after eight yearsSteve Jobs featured on American Innovation $1 gold coin for 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 (00:29) - M5 iPad Pro (14:16) - M5 Apple Vision Pro (37:11) - Dual Knit Band and other accessories (53:33) - M5 MacBook Pro (56:21) - Apple TV minus (01:02:43) - Clips (01:04:19) - Coining it in ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Apple has released three new devices with the M5 processor, but very few other changes. The new MacBook Pro, Apple Vision Pro, and iPad Pro are all better than their predecessors -- and they are at the same price -- but the question is whether or not they are worth upgrading to.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:Private Internet Access: get 83% off Private Internet Access's VPN with four months free at PIAVPN.com/AppleInsiderCleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/AppleInsiderPodcastSurfshark: go to https://surfshark.com/appleinsider or use code appleinsider at checkout to get4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!Links from the Show:How much faster is M5 versus M4?Apple Vision Pro gets spec bump to M5 for enhanced spatial computingYou can't trade-in Apple Vision Pro for a new one - yetApple Vision Pro Dual Knit Band and more accessories hit Apple StoreLakers fans will get court-side seats with Apple Vision ProNew iPad Pro arrives with M5 speed, Wi-Fi 7, and Apple's C1X modemiPad Pro M5 vs M4 iPad Pro: Where Apple's best tablet got updated14-inch M5 MacBook Pro is here without Pro and Max versionsM5 MacBook Pro vs M4 MacBook Pro: Incremental but welcome upgradeSVP Eddy Cue talks Apple TV, hints at subscriber numbers, & dropping the +Apple TV ditch of 'plus' just adds to Apple's video branding confusionApple TV+ loses the Plus in Apple's quietest rebranding exercise everRumored Apple Home Hub tablet to be made in Vietnam, cost $350Health+ could debut in 2026 as Apple's next subscription serviceApple Clips social video app killed after eight yearsSteve Jobs featured on American Innovation $1 gold coin for 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 (00:29) - M5 iPad Pro (14:16) - M5 Apple Vision Pro (37:11) - Dual Knit Band and other accessories (53:33) - M5 MacBook Pro (56:21) - Apple TV minus (01:02:43) - Clips (01:04:19) - Coining it in ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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