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Apple has shown off the new Accessibility features coming in iOS 27, which did nothing to stem the torrent of rumors about what we'll see in Apple Intelligence, but possibly did steal a little bit of thunder from Google's peculiar mishmash of an I/O conference, on the AppleInsider Podcast.
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Links from the Show:
* Owning an Apple Home: implementing smart pet solutions ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/15/owning-an-apple-home-implementing-smart-pet-solutions )
* Vision Pro wheelchair control & more accessibility features detailed ahead of WWDC ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/19/apple-intelligence-powered-accessibility-features-in-os-27-detailed-ahead-of-wwdc )
* Hikawa Grip & Stand for iPhone launches globally at a new lower price ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/19/the-hikawa-grip-stand-for-iphone-is-no-longer-a-limited-edition-accessory )
* Revamped Siri may launch in beta, despite two year delay ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/17/revamped-siri-may-launch-in-beta-despite-two-year-delay )
* Privacy & data security will remain central to Apple's 2026 AI push ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/17/privacy-data-security-will-remain-tantamount-for-apples-2026-ai-push )
* Genmoji in iOS 27 will use what you type and what's in Photos for suggestions ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/17/genmoji-in-ios-27-will-use-what-you-type-and-whats-in-photos-for-suggestions )
* Improved Writing Tools, generated wallpapers, & easier Shortcut creation rumored for iOS 27 ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/18/improved-writing-tools-generated-wallpapers-easier-shortcut-creation-rumored-for-ios-27 )
* AI is making smartphones verifiably worse by design ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/18/ai-is-making-smartphones-verifiably-worse-by-design )
* Don't expect new Macs at WWDC 2026 ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/18/dont-expect-new-macs-at-wwdc-2026 )
* Google I/O 2026 had nothing to say and said it badly ahead of Apple's WWDC ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/20/google-io-2026-had-nothing-to-say-and-said-it-badly-ahead-of-apples-wwdc )
* Problematic hinge could delay the iPhone Fold ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/18/problematic-hinge-could-delay-the-iphone-fold )
* Apple's iPhone Fold hinge design may become industry standard ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/19/seamless-hinges-for-the-iphone-fold-may-be-copied-by-rivals-and-by-apple-itself-for-an-ipad-fold )
* Latest Apple Immersive rollout exemplifies Apple Vision Pro's entire problem ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/20/latest-apple-immersive-rollout-exemplifies-apple-vision-pros-entire-problem )
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AppleInsider Podcast
Episode 639
May 22, 2026
★ Episode details: https://share.transistor.fm/s/4fadfb99
★ Additional episodes: https://appleinsider....
Apple has shown off the new Accessibility features coming in iOS 27, which did nothing to stem the torrent of rumors about what we'll see in Apple Intelligence, but possibly did steal a little bit of thunder from Google's peculiar mishmash of an I/O conference, on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Contact your hosts:
* @williamgallagher_ on Threads ( threads.net/@williamgallagher_ )
* @WGallagher on Twitter ( twitter.com/wgallagher )
* William's 58keys on YouTube ( youtube.com/WilliamGallagher )
* William Gallagher on email ( william@appleinsider.com )
* Wes on Bluesky ( https://bsky.app/profile/hilli.tech )
* Wes Hilliard on emai ( wes@appleinsider.com )l
* Wes's blog Hillitech ( https://www.hilli.tech/ )
Sponsored by:
* Bartender: Check out the new Bartender Pro at macbartender.com/appleinsider ( macbartender.com/appleinsider )
* NordStellar: Unlock your 10% discount at nordstellar.com/appleinsider ( nordstellar.com/appleinsider ) with the coupon code nordappleinsider-10-NORDSTELLAR
Links from the Show:
* Owning an Apple Home: implementing smart pet solutions ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/15/owning-an-apple-home-implementing-smart-pet-solutions )
* Vision Pro wheelchair control & more accessibility features detailed ahead of WWDC ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/19/apple-intelligence-powered-accessibility-features-in-os-27-detailed-ahead-of-wwdc )
* Hikawa Grip & Stand for iPhone launches globally at a new lower price ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/19/the-hikawa-grip-stand-for-iphone-is-no-longer-a-limited-edition-accessory )
* Revamped Siri may launch in beta, despite two year delay ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/17/revamped-siri-may-launch-in-beta-despite-two-year-delay )
* Privacy & data security will remain central to Apple's 2026 AI push ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/17/privacy-data-security-will-remain-tantamount-for-apples-2026-ai-push )
* Genmoji in iOS 27 will use what you type and what's in Photos for suggestions ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/17/genmoji-in-ios-27-will-use-what-you-type-and-whats-in-photos-for-suggestions )
* Improved Writing Tools, generated wallpapers, & easier Shortcut creation rumored for iOS 27 ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/18/improved-writing-tools-generated-wallpapers-easier-shortcut-creation-rumored-for-ios-27 )
* AI is making smartphones verifiably worse by design ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/18/ai-is-making-smartphones-verifiably-worse-by-design )
* Don't expect new Macs at WWDC 2026 ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/18/dont-expect-new-macs-at-wwdc-2026 )
* Google I/O 2026 had nothing to say and said it badly ahead of Apple's WWDC ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/20/google-io-2026-had-nothing-to-say-and-said-it-badly-ahead-of-apples-wwdc )
* Problematic hinge could delay the iPhone Fold ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/18/problematic-hinge-could-delay-the-iphone-fold )
* Apple's iPhone Fold hinge design may become industry standard ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/19/seamless-hinges-for-the-iphone-fold-may-be-copied-by-rivals-and-by-apple-itself-for-an-ipad-fold )
* Latest Apple Immersive rollout exemplifies Apple Vision Pro's entire problem ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/20/latest-apple-immersive-rollout-exemplifies-apple-vision-pros-entire-problem )
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Support the show on Patreon ( patreon.com/appleinsider ) or Apple Podcasts ( podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apple-insider-podcast/id963144241 ) 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 Podcasts ( podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/appleinsider-podcast/id963144241?i=1000525946824 )More AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider ( podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homekit-insider/id1515834398 ) podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts ( podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homekit-insider/id1515834398 ), Overcast ( https://overcast.fm/itunes1515834398/homekit-insider ), or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast ( podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/appleinsider-daily/id1532419028 ) for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts ( podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/appleinsider-daily/id1532419028 ), Overcast ( https://overcast.fm/itunes1532419028/appleinsider-daily ), or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com ( advertising@appleinsider.com )
AppleInsider Podcast
Episode 639
May 22, 2026
★ Episode details: https://share.transistor.fm/s/4fadfb99
★ Additional episodes: https://appleinsider....
