Ron Johnson & buying iPhones in Apple Stores on the AppleInsider Podcast

About this episode

Apple's former head of Apple retail, Ron Johnson, joins William on the latest AppleInsider Podcast for a guest interview about his new book. Also, your hosts discuss new Macs, perceived Apple failures, and more. Contact your hosts: • @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 Sponsored by: • Claude by Anthropic: Check out Claude and Claude Pro at Claude.ai/appleinsider • Origin Technology: Origin is endpoint AI observability. See what a trace looks like at originhq.com/appleinsider Links from the Show: • iOS 27 is now available with big changes to Photos, and Siri • DRAM pricing will mean more iPhone price hikes in 2027, no relief through 2028 • How to claim $25 from Apple's settlement over delayed Siri features • Apple Home Hub will be the intelligent center of your home • Apple's pendant project is on hold despite its AI push • Future Apple Watch could be screen-less Whoop competitor, says rumor • Beats 360 review: Good all-around sound and customizable too • Beats 360 vs AirPods Max 2: Premium personal audio compared • M5 Ultra Mac Studio AI