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The iPhone 18 Pro will be a powerhouse for photography while the iPhone Ultra will focus on the novelty of folding, your hosts discuss this and the AI competition in the latest AppleInsider Podcast.
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* @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/ )
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Links from the Show:
* iPhone 18 Pro rumor roundup: 2nm A20 chip, C2 modem, under-display Face ID ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/07/iphone-18-pro-rumor-roundup-2nm-a20-chip-c2-modem-under-display-face-id )
* Photo leak backs up massive iPhone 18 Pro Max battery rumor ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/10/photo-leak-backs-up-massive-iphone-18-pro-max-battery-rumor )
* iPhone 18 Pro expected to be 40% more expensive to make than iPhone 17 Pro ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/10/iphone-18-pro-expected-to-be-40-more-expensive-to-make-than-iphone-17-pro )
* Everyone at Apple is calling the foldable 'iPhone Ultra' ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/11/everyone-at-apple-is-calling-the-foldable-iphone-ultra )
* Jefferies cuts AAPL target to $263.66, downgrades to Underperform ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/10/jefferies-cuts-aapl-target-to-26366-downgrades-to-underperform )
* First hints emerge about how much extra Apple Intelligence features will cost ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/11/first-hints-emerge-about-how-much-extra-apple-intelligence-features-will-cost )
* OpenAI's new hardware leaks: Over $300, same size as an Alexa Dot ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/06/openais-new-hardware-leak-same-size-as-an-alexa-dot )
* New ChatGPT version has a 'Think' button, will find 'more reliable facts' ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/06/new-chatgpt-version-has-a-think-button-will-find-more-reliable-facts )
* RAM shortages now affecting MacBook Air availability ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/09/ram-shortages-now-affecting-macbook-air-availability )
* Generative AI needs ethical leaders and to be controlled like nuclear power ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/10/generative-ai-needs-ethical-leaders-and-to-be-controlled-like-nuclear-power )
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00:00 - iPhone 18 Pro
15:12 - iPhone Bendy
17:20 - Jeffries Tube
24:51 - Apple Intelligence cost and cameras
36:04 - OpenAI's HomePod
45:24 - RAM shortages
AppleInsider Podcast
Episode 651
August 14, 2026
★ Episode details: https://share.transistor.fm/s/08fa4136
★ Additional episodes: appleinsider.com/podcast/appleinsider-podcast
The iPhone 18 Pro will be a powerhouse for photography while the iPhone Ultra will focus on the novelty of folding, your hosts discuss this and the AI competition in the latest 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:
* CleanMyMac by MacPaw: Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use code APPLEINSIDER20 for 20% off at clnmy.com/APPLEINSIDER ( clnmy.com/APPLEINSIDER )
Links from the Show:
* iPhone 18 Pro rumor roundup: 2nm A20 chip, C2 modem, under-display Face ID ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/07/iphone-18-pro-rumor-roundup-2nm-a20-chip-c2-modem-under-display-face-id )
* Photo leak backs up massive iPhone 18 Pro Max battery rumor ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/10/photo-leak-backs-up-massive-iphone-18-pro-max-battery-rumor )
* iPhone 18 Pro expected to be 40% more expensive to make than iPhone 17 Pro ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/10/iphone-18-pro-expected-to-be-40-more-expensive-to-make-than-iphone-17-pro )
* Everyone at Apple is calling the foldable 'iPhone Ultra' ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/11/everyone-at-apple-is-calling-the-foldable-iphone-ultra )
* Jefferies cuts AAPL target to $263.66, downgrades to Underperform ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/10/jefferies-cuts-aapl-target-to-26366-downgrades-to-underperform )
* First hints emerge about how much extra Apple Intelligence features will cost ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/11/first-hints-emerge-about-how-much-extra-apple-intelligence-features-will-cost )
* OpenAI's new hardware leaks: Over $300, same size as an Alexa Dot ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/06/openais-new-hardware-leak-same-size-as-an-alexa-dot )
* New ChatGPT version has a 'Think' button, will find 'more reliable facts' ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/06/new-chatgpt-version-has-a-think-button-will-find-more-reliable-facts )
* RAM shortages now affecting MacBook Air availability ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/09/ram-shortages-now-affecting-macbook-air-availability )
* Generative AI needs ethical leaders and to be controlled like nuclear power ( appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/10/generative-ai-needs-ethical-leaders-and-to-be-controlled-like-nuclear-power )
Support the show:
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 )
00:00 - iPhone 18 Pro
15:12 - iPhone Bendy
17:20 - Jeffries Tube
24:51 - Apple Intelligence cost and cameras
36:04 - OpenAI's HomePod
45:24 - RAM shortages
AppleInsider Podcast
Episode 651
August 14, 2026
★ Episode details: https://share.transistor.fm/s/08fa4136
★ Additional episodes: appleinsider.com/podcast/appleinsider-podcast
