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Apple gives up on MLS, the Mac Pro, and an iPhone designer on this week's AppleInsider Podcast

AppleInsider Podcast

Nov 21, 2025

1h 22m

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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.Contact your hosts:@williamg...

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Links from the Show:

Tyler, the Creator seals his biggest year yet as Apple Music Artist of the Year
Joe Rogan beats The Daily to top Apple Podcasts' Top Charts for 2025
Apple TV subscribers will get Major League Soccer games for free in 2026
MLS & Apple TV deal ends in 2029, years ahead of schedule
Apple TV will offer Friday Night Baseball through 2028, contrary to rumors
iOS 26.2 Side button virtual assistant settings were actually meant for Japan
Mac Pro may never be updated, Apple backs Mac Studio instead
In with a bang, out in silence — the end of the Mac Pro
Expect big changes in iPhone release timing in 2026 and 2027
iPhone Air isn't annual, iPhone Air 2 was never coming in 2026
Next Apple Watch refresh may not happen until 2028
Industrial designer & iPhone Air video narrator departs Apple for AI startup
How Pixar avoided becoming 'Sillywood' when Steve Jobs took over
HidrateSpark Pro 2 review: motivational drinking with lights, chimes, & Find My

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(00:00) - Intro

(08:47) - Apple Podcast charts

(26:31) - Apple Sports strategy

(36:59) - Siri changes in Japan

(41:49) - RIP Mac Pro?

(50:38) - Apple's new product schedule

(01:00:47) - Apple DOOM™

(01:08:12) - Pixar and Toy Story

(01:12:47) - Closing comments

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