F1, Wallet, Apple Intelligence and Workout Buddy, on the AppleInsider Podcast

Apple has annoyed some users with its F1 Wallet promotion, and pleased others with its Finder icon redesign, plus there's news of the M5 iPad Pro, how Apple Intelligence briefly went down, and just how Workout Buddy has turned out on Apple Watch.

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Links from the Show:

• It wasn't just you, Apple Intelligence was down
• Apple's second developer betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS 26 have arrived
• What's new in iOS 26 beta 2: New ringtone, Control Center tweak, recovery assistant and more
• macOS Tahoe beta 2 swaps Finder icon colors back after historic design fumble
• Apple's 'F1' ad in Wallet won't hurt you, but it might save you $10
• How to train smarter with Workout Buddy in iOS 26 & watchOS 26
• M5 OLED iPad Pro fall release more certain, screen production underway
• Five ways iPadOS 26 turns iPad into a productivity powerhouse
• OpenAI pulls Jony Ive promo video over trademark dispute

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• (00:00) - Intro
• (00:54) - F1 and Wallet
• (25:58) - Apple Intelligence down
• (31:40) - Betas
• (42:37) - Workout Buddy
• (50:02) - M5 iPad Pro
• (01:02:27) - io vs iyo

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Creators and Guests

Host

Wesley Hilliard

Co-host of the AppleInsider Podcast and iPad and Vision Pro crazy person

Host

William Gallagher

Host of the AppleInsider Podcast, and Apple Historian & Senior Editor at AppleInsider

What is AppleInsider Podcast?

Get the latest iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple news every Friday. Tune in to this weekly podcast for in-depth coverage, product reviews, and analysis of all news surrounding Apple. Since 1997 AppleInsider has been a premier source of Apple news, leaks, and rumors. Hosted by William Gallagher and Wesley Hilliard.