Tim Cook vs Meta, 'Servant' vs a lawsuit, and Home Hub may be delayed, on the AppleInsider Podcast

Just as Meta's Mark Zuckerberg makes another criticism of Apple, Tim Cook gives a very rare candid interview, while Apple TV+ is promoting "Severance" but defending "Servant," and the Home Hub could be held up. Contact your hosts:@williamgallagher_ on Threads@WGallagher on TwitterWilliam's 58keys on YouTubeWilliam Gallagher on email@hillithreads on Threads@Hillitech on TwitterWes on BlueskyWes Hilliard on email Links from the Show:Meta CEO mocks Apple for 'sitting on' iPhone 20 years later despite doing the same with FacebookApple's 2025 annual shareholder meeting is on February 25Apple fights back against shareholders who want to end DEI hiringEU may be reassessing billion-dollar Big Tech fines as it waits for TrumpApple Camera due in 2026 — but Home Hub may get delayedTikTok's ban saga is a mess, with only days before the hammer fallsIllinois will implement digital IDs and driver's licenses for Apple Wallet in 2025CarPlay 2.0 may let users add widgets just like on an iPhone Support 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 Podcasts More AppleInsider podcasts Tune 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. Those interested in sponsoring the show can reach out to us at: advertising@appleinsider.com (00:00) - Intro and Tim Cook (03:34) - Severance (05:42) - Meta vs Apple (26:10) - EU (44:33) - HomeHub (54:04) - CarPlay widgets (56:32) - Servant ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★