9to5Mac Overtime 064: Stephen Robles on Apple Intelligence, MacBook Neo, and the State of Apple

Stephen Robles joins the 9to5Mac Overtime podcast for a super fun conversation all about Apple, Shortcuts, YouTube, AI tools, smart home tech, and the current state of the iPad and Mac. We talk through Stephen’s journey from AppleInsider to becoming an independent creator, how he built a niche around Shortcuts and automation, the real value of Apple Intelligence, why the MacBook Neo is such a disruptive product, and where the iPad still shines in unique real world use cases. We also get into smart home frustrations, Apple’s hardware strategy, YouTube growth, and wrap things up with a fun lightning round. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more. Special Guest Stephen Robles Hosts Fernando Silva Jeff Benjamin Links Stephen Robles on YouTube Stephen Robles' Primary Tech Podcast Subscribe 9to5Mac Overtime on Apple Podcasts 9to5Mac on YouTube 9to5Mac on YouTube membership with bonus perks