Apple Ring, Apple Intelligence, and the leaked MacBook Pro on the AppleInsider Podcast

As analysts insist the Apple Ring is either cancelled or on track, as Russian YouTubers keep claiming to have an unreleased M4 MacBook Pro, the AppleInsider Podcast looks at who and what to believe plus what's happening with Apple Intelligence.

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Links from the Show:

• Apple may not be making a Smart Ring right now after all
• Competing rumors differ on if the Apple Ring is dead or about to be born
• New M4 Macs are expected to launch on November 1
• A Russian YouTuber may have tested the new M4 MacBook Pro
• Russian YouTubers keep showing off alleged M4 MacBook Pros in historic Apple leak
• Russian site listed many leaked M4 MacBook Pro models for sale
• Apple to launch MacBook Air, iPad Air refreshes in early 2025
• Apple's global head of procurement Dan Rosckes to retire after 24 years
• Apple's former hardware chief and current Apple Vision Pro lead is retiring
• Apple kicks off blitz of worldwide visionOS developer events
• Apple Intelligence and iOS 18.1 should debut on October 28
• iCloud.com updated with dark mode, customization options, and tweaked UI

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• (00:00) - Intro
• (03:13) - Apple Ring or Bust
• (15:13) - Exit Apple, stage left
• (24:18) - Submerged on Apple Vision Pro
• (37:46) - Leaked M4 MacBook Pro
• (48:34) - Siri and Apple Intelligence

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Creators & 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 Stephen Robles and the AppleInsider staff.