March 4’s Apple Experience, color MacBooks, and iOS 26.4 on the AppleInsider Podcast

2026-02-20

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It's been a week of finding out just how much there is in the new iOS 26.4 beta, for leearning about Apple's video podcast plans, and also for so many rumors of a new low-cost MacBook coming at a March unveiling, all on the AppleInsider Podcast.Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on emailWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on emailWes's blog HillitechSponsored by:Tempo: Get 60% off...

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@williamgallagher_ on Threads
@WGallagher on Twitter
William's 58keys on YouTube
William Gallagher on email
Wes on Bluesky
Wes Hilliard on email
Wes's blog Hillitech

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Links from the Show:

Apple is having an event on March 4, maybe for iPhone 17e & M5 MacBook Pro
March madness: What Apple is getting ready to launch
March 4 international Apple Experiences may follow week of online launches
Out of the park: The March 4 event may not be all that special
Siri pendant & AirPods with cameras getting renewed focus
Apple eyes 2027 for AI smart glasses built around context, not screens
Colorful MacBook & iPhone 17e launching as soon as March
Apple's Playgrounds approach to AI is a sign of its larger strategy
Apple Music Playlist Playground among first new AI features in iOS 26.4
Apple's upgraded Siri is late but not lost — the real story is timing
iOS 26.4 has iPhone Stolen Device Protection on by default
Siri & Apple Intelligence upgrades still coming in 2026 in spite of rumors
Video won't kill the Apple Podcasts star, but will make them more engaging
A code snippet in iOS 26.4 shows Apple TV is coming to CarPlay
AI agents are coming to CarPlay, but they're not getting the keys

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