iOS 18 customisation, iPhone sales, and more Apple News ads are coming, on the AppleInsider Podcast

Now that the public betas are out, even more people are customizing their iPhones, iPads, and to an extent, their Macs. Plus as app developers start exploiting Apple's new features, Apple is looking to expand its ads with famous chumbox advertiser Taboola.Contact your hosts@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on MastodonWes Hilliard on emailSponsored by:Zocdoc: Go to zocdoc.com/appleinsider and download the app to sign-up for FREE. Find doctors and specialists that take your insurance and even book appointments online!Fastmail: Try Fastmail free for 30 days and get 10% off your first year at fastmail.com/appleinsiderLinks from the Show:iOS 18 review: expansive customization with a pinch of AImacOS Sequoia beta review: yet again small but welcome changesGlobal iPhone shipments are rising, but Apple is losing share to Chinese rivalsApple's India business surges by 33% as iPhone sales growApple Intelligence to drive upgrade cycles for iPhone and iPadNew rumor backs up claim of a rose-colored iPhone 16 ProApple stock overtakes Microsoft on increased AI expectationsiPhone 15 struggles in sales but older models pick up the slackStream Deck will be compatible with iPad very soonHands on with new iPad magnetic charging stands with huge Prime Day discountsTinyPod transforms your Apple Watch into a mock iPodHitchcock-style flying camera ad promotes Safari's privacy protectionsPhone encryption debate will reignite over attempted Trump assassinationApple News ads may get much worse with new Taboola dealDelta 1.6 classic game emulator now available for iPadIs Apple finally serious about gaming after its latest push?Those Games turns crappy mobile game ads into actually good puzzlesThe WizardSupport the show:Support the show on Patreon or Apple Podcasts 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 PodcastsMore AppleInsider podcastsTune in to our HomeKit Insider podcast covering the latest news, products, apps and everything HomeKit related. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or just search for HomeKit Insider wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe and listen to our AppleInsider Daily podcast for the latest Apple news Monday through Friday. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Podcast artwork from Basic Apple Guy. Download the free wallpaper pack here.Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: [email protected] (00:00) - Intro (01:49) - Steve Jobs (08:18) - Betas (16:01) - iOS 18 app icons (26:07) - Underdogs (41:59) - Unlocking iPhones (51:57) - Ads in Apple News (01:12:18) - AppleInsider+ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★