Apple ALMOST Fixed the Podcast App, Can Gemini Make Siri Better, More AI Slop Coming

iOS 26.2 brings big changes to Apple Podcasts, but there’s a catch, Apple’s plan to supercharge Siri with Google’s Gemini AI, OpenAI’s Sora app comes to Android, OpenAI and Amazon strike a deal, Adobe’s push into AI, and our favorite Apple Watch bands.Get Knight Pins Here!Ad-Free + Bonus EpisodesShow Notes via EmailWatch on YouTube!Join the CommunityEmail Us@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on Threads————————Sponsors:Zapier - Get started for free by visiting zapier.com/primaryMasterClass - Get 15% OFF an annual membership at MasterClass! Sign up today at: masterclass.com/primarytechShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at: shopify.com/primary————————Links from the showEverything new in iOS 26.2 beta 1 - 9to5MacChapters on Apple PodcastsTimed links - Apple PodcastsApple Plans to Use 1.2 Trillion Parameter Google Gemini Model to Power New Siri - BloombergESPN, ABC, and other Disney channels go dark on YouTube TV | The VergeSpotify now has half a million video podcastsNintendo Store appOpenAI launches its Sora app on Android | The VergeTikTok announces its first awards show in the US | TechCrunchiJustine's first blog entry in 2025 — iJustineAdobe Max 2025ATP MODERN Wooden Watch Band OrganizerTimePorter Apple Watch Band Wall Mount | Twelve South9to5Mac Happy Hour (00:05:45) (00:00) - Intro(04:57) - iOS 26.1 Tinting(05:24) - iOS 26.2 Beta 1(06:14) - Apple Podcasts Chapters(12:50) - Timed Links In Podcasts(19:48) - Subscriber Chapters(27:41) - Apple's Podcast Influence(38:15) - Sponsor: Zapier(40:12) - Sponsor: Masterclass(42:05) - Sponsor: Shopify(43:34) - Gemini Powered Siri(50:40) - YouTube TV Loses ABC(55:58) - OpenAI X Amazon(56:30) - Amazon Fights Perplexity(01:00:06) - Spotify Video Podcasts(01:02:35) - Nintendo Shop App(01:03:42) - Sora on Android(01:08:04) - TikTok Awards(01:15:41) - Adobe Max AI(01:22:27) - Watch Bands ★ Support this podcast ★