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MacBooks, MacBook Pro, and what Apple's launching in March, on the AppleInsider Podcast

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Tim Cook has made us want to skip the weekend and get straight to the new launches Apple has for us starting on Monday. That might include a low-cost MacBook, but then further ahead there's a hint of a touch-screen MacBook Pro later this year, all 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:Squarespace: Go to squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER to save 10% off your first website or domain purchase with code APPLEINSIDERNordStellar: get 10% off at nordstellar.com/appleinsider by using the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARLinks from the Show:How Apple will target consumers with budget MacBook, againInexpensive MacBook is the perfect way to get users deeper into the Apple ecosystemCompromises for affordability ahead: Code leak spills details on new MacBookRising memory & battery costs complicate Apple's lower-cost MacBookTouch-screen OLED MacBook Pro to get small Dynamic IslandExperience F1 tracks with 3D art in Apple Maps ahead of each raceWhy Gen Z and young adults are embracing iPods againNerds are fighting to bring back gadgets even as iPhone wants them deadIf iPhone Fold is truly coming in 2026, expect big leaks very soonRight on schedule, test production of iPhone 18 Pro fires upiPhone Fold hinge crease will be about 1/4 the depth of the Galaxy Fold 7Expect at least five announcements during Apple's March launch weekApple has its problems, but still the only real choice for privacyA leaked internal email shows Ring's plan targets more than petsA FaceBook smart watch is okay, if you don't value privacyThis Meta smartglasses-detecting app is a great model for Apple Glass developers to followSupport 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 (01:18) - March launches (36:13) - Low-cost MacBook (40:37) - Touch-screen MacBook Pro (52:47) - Privacy ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Tim Cook has made us want to skip the weekend and get straight to the new launches Apple has for us starting on Monday. That might include a low-cost MacBook, but then further ahead there's a hint of a touch-screen MacBook Pro later this year, all 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:Squarespace: Go to squarespace.com/APPLEINSIDER to save 10% off your first website or domain purchase with code APPLEINSIDERNordStellar: get 10% off at nordstellar.com/appleinsider by using the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLARLinks from the Show:How Apple will target consumers with budget MacBook, againInexpensive MacBook is the perfect way to get users deeper into the Apple ecosystemCompromises for affordability ahead: Code leak spills details on new MacBookRising memory & battery costs complicate Apple's lower-cost MacBookTouch-screen OLED MacBook Pro to get small Dynamic IslandExperience F1 tracks with 3D art in Apple Maps ahead of each raceWhy Gen Z and young adults are embracing iPods againNerds are fighting to bring back gadgets even as iPhone wants them deadIf iPhone Fold is truly coming in 2026, expect big leaks very soonRight on schedule, test production of iPhone 18 Pro fires upiPhone Fold hinge crease will be about 1/4 the depth of the Galaxy Fold 7Expect at least five announcements during Apple's March launch weekApple has its problems, but still the only real choice for privacyA leaked internal email shows Ring's plan targets more than petsA FaceBook smart watch is okay, if you don't value privacyThis Meta smartglasses-detecting app is a great model for Apple Glass developers to followSupport 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 (01:18) - March launches (36:13) - Low-cost MacBook (40:37) - Touch-screen MacBook Pro (52:47) - Privacy ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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