Apple accidentally leaked identifying numbers for much of its upcoming product line, AirPods with cameras rumors spark a new privacy debate, and Siri AI gets partnered articles on the AppleInsider Podcast.
Among the various product identifiers discovered in macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate code, the AirPods with cameras were present. Deeper in the code still was a seemingly-forgotten demo video of a user accessing Visual Intelligence while wearing AirPods Pro.
Many were quick to jump to the conclusion that these could enable creepy actions like those perpetrated while wearing Meta smart glasses. However, rumors suggest these AirPods with cameras won't take photos at all.
Your hosts also discuss Apple's continued problems with App Review, Epic's dissatisfaction with all things related to App Store commissions, and a $40 million Ferrari.
Apple Maps is getting ads in the United States and Canada soon, which will bring more revenue to Apple's services division. The question is whether or not Apple can keep things tasteful for users, or if this is the start of a slippery slope to surveillance capitalism.
Regretfully there's no video this week because of a few technical problems that we have since solved. Video will be back next week.
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Links from the show:
- macOS Tahoe 26.7 beta references several unreleased products like Home Hub
- Watch how AirPods with cameras will work, according to macOS Tahoe
- There is a good reason to praise AirPods with cameras, and not fear them
- What are the rumors about the AirPods Pro 4?
- A new Siri Remote may be in the works, but don't get excited
- Apple's product identifier leak is a hard mystery to solve
- Siri AI could get a boost from news content with new publisher deal
- Apple's first foldable iPhone won't arrive everywhere in September
- App Store review is broken in a time where it is needed the most
- Apple's latest commission rates for external App Store purchases haven't satisfied Epic
- Epic doesn't believe in compromise unless it is with Google
- Epic Games vs Apple — The continuing six-year App Store saga
- Apple's EU fee changes, which could eventually hit the US
- Jony Ive-designed Ferrari Luce sells for $40M at auction
- It's begun - US and Canadian firms can now buy ads on Apple Maps
- Apple Maps ads will be tasteful and minimal, might even help your local businesses
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