{
  "id": 19808560,
  "title": "PROLED MacBook Pros & Apple's place in the AI race on the AppleInsider Podcast",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/proled-macbook-pros-apples-place-in-the-ai-race-on-the-appleinsider",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-13T13:02:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AppleInsider",
    "slug": "appleinsider",
    "url": "https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/11/13/proled-macbook-pros-apples-place-in-the-ai-race-on-the-appleinsider-podcast"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the AppleInsider Podcast, the hosts discuss the initial reviews and reactions to the PROLED MacBook Pros, iMac, and iPad mini. They highlight the thinner, lighter and OLED display of the MacBook Pros, which are now on par with the iPad Pro. The touchscreen has been deemed the least interesting feature of the updated MacBook Pro models. The iPad mini has received mixed reactions due to the availability of the iPhone Duo, which remains the best tablet-as-a-tablet Apple offers for those without a foldable.\n\nWesley shares his photography overview of the iPhone Duo and its camera system, while William mentions encountering Siri annoyances, but expresses hope for potential fixes in future iOS versions 27.3 or 27.4.\n\nThe podcast also covers the future of artificial intelligence, with the hosts debating if Apple is lagging behind in the AI race. Tune in to the Smart Home Insider podcast for the latest news, products, apps, and HomeKit-related content. Don't forget to subscribe via Patreon or Apple Podcasts for AppleInsider+, which features extended episodes.",
  "summary": "Initial reviews and reactions around the PROLED MacBook Pros , iMac, and iPad mini are in, plus there is plenty more to discuss around living with the iPhone Duo. Your hosts cover these topics plus more on Apple AI on the AppleInsider Podcast. MacBook Pro now has a touchscreen, but it's the new tandem OLED display that is the real selling point - image credit: Apple. The touchscreen has proven to…",
  "key_points": [
    "PROLED MacBook Pros praised for thinner, lighter design",
    "iPad mini receives mixed reactions due to iPhone Duo",
    "Hosts debate Apple's lag in AI race"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}