{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"AppleInsider Podcast","title":"Apple gives up on MLS, the Mac Pro, and an iPhone designer on this week's AppleInsider Podcast","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/75d99cbe\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4932,"description":"Apple's sports media strategy is up in the air, the Mac Pro may actually be dead this time, and Apple's doom won't be found in a single employee departure on the AppleInsider Podcast. This week's bonus segment in AppleInsider+ covers podcasts William and Wes listen to.\nContact your hosts:\n@williamgallagher_ on Threads\n@WGallagher on Twitter\nWilliam's 58keys on YouTube\nWilliam Gallagher on email\nWes on Bluesky\nWes Hilliard on email\nSponsored by:\nNordStellar: go to nordstellar.com with coupon code blackfriday20 and unlock 20% off on your purchase\nUdacity: For 40% off your order, head to Udacity.com/APPLEINSIDER and use code APPLEINSIDER\nAura Frames: Exclusive $45-off Carver Mat at the Aura Frames website with promo code APPLEINSIDER\nRula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/appleinsider\nLinks from the Show:\nTyler, the Creator seals his biggest year yet as Apple Music Artist of the Year\nJoe Rogan beats The Daily to top Apple Podcasts' Top Charts for 2025\nApple TV subscribers will get Major League Soccer games for free in 2026\nMLS & Apple TV deal ends in 2029, years ahead of schedule\nApple TV will offer Friday Night Baseball through 2028, contrary to rumors\niOS 26.2 Side button virtual assistant settings were actually meant for Japan\nMac Pro may never be updated, Apple backs Mac Studio instead\nIn with a bang, out in silence — the end of the Mac Pro\nExpect big changes in iPhone release timing in 2026 and 2027\niPhone Air isn't annual, iPhone Air 2 was never coming in 2026\nNext Apple Watch refresh may not happen until 2028\nIndustrial designer & iPhone Air video narrator departs Apple for AI startup\nHow Pixar avoided becoming 'Sillywood' when Steve Jobs took over\nHidrateSpark Pro 2 review: motivational drinking with lights, chimes, & Find My\nSupport the show:\nSupport the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts to get ad-free episodes every week,...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/SRdiH35M7_BixTSo_ND8fuRaQHfavNzheLPX86H1inI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMxMDA4LzE2NTI4/ODI3MzYtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}