William Gallagher started out in the 1980s using Macs on a UK freesheet newspaper while also working for BBC Local Radio, and writing computer manuals for McDonnell Douglas on a Mac SE/30. He wrote assembly language routines for a professional publishing app in the mid-1980s, and contributed to BBC Television's Micro Live in 1987.
Working in London as features editor on PC Direct from 1990, he wrote technology articles for Macworld UK, PC Magazine, and Computer Life. He edited Educational Computing & Technology magazine and wrote about television drama for the British Film Institute and Paramount Comedy Network's teletext service.
Moving to the BBC's teletext service in 1994, he was a freelance broadcast journalist for BBC Ceefax, then BBC Digitext, and BBC News Online. Simultaneously, he was a producer on the BBC's Radio Times website, and he wrote the Radio Times television history column On This Day for five years.
In 2005 he launched one of the earliest podcasts, UK DVD Review, which charted in the top ten of all podcasts, in all categories, around the world. The show ran for five years and was favorably reviewed on BBC News and The Sunday Times. His work has also appeared in the Los Angeles Times, and the UK's The Independent.
William Gallagher continues to freelance for the BBC, and makes regular contributions on BBC Local Radio stations around the country. In 2012, his first book about television drama was published by the British Film Institute, and it's been followed by 18 further titles on drama, writing, and technology. His books include four best-selling ebook titles about Mac and Apple software.
Alongside writing about technology and its uses for AppleInsider, he runs extensive workshops for writers, musicians, actors and journalists. Including his work with young writers, and roles at UK literary festivals, he's made 790 public speaking appearances since 2012.
Since January 2020, he's produced and presented over 170 weekly editions of 58keys, a YouTube podcast series for writers who use Macs, iPhones and iPads.
Apple has now released the first developer beta versions of its iOS 26, macOS 26, and more, but it cannot be over-emphasized they will break some devices, and data will be lost. It doesn't have to happen to you.
The updated macOS Tahoe has added a clipboard history to Spotlight and what seems like a small addition is a gigantic productivity boost — that has always been offered by third-party apps.
Apple has unveiled macOS 26, the latest version of its Mac operating system, which chiefly brings with it a new system-wide visual look intended to make it more usable and productive.
Apple has unveiled the newly redesigned iOS 26 Camera and Photos apps, which both surface the most commonly used controls, while adding the new 3D effect option.
Claims that WWDC will crash and burn because it won't launch a device like Apple Vision Pro annually, or refresh all the hardware Apple has are evergreen — but that is entirely missing the point of the conference.
You might get surprises at Tim Cook's keynote video, you shouldn't install the betas afterwards, but you can certainly enjoy the event with WWDC Bingo.
WWDC attendees at Apple Park are being given a swag bag including a series of pins celebrating old Apple icons and the company's newest platform, too.
Ahead of the WWDC keynote, the Apple Store in Apple Park has added limited-edition shirts, hoodies, and more, all with famous Apple logos from the past.
It's now claimed that Apple's previously rumored AI-based battery management system for iOS 26 will be introduced at the iPhone 17 Air launch.
Developers can now direct users in-app to pay for subscriptions outside of the App Store, but the road is not smooth, and there are some pitfalls.
Apple will be concentrating its Apple Intelligence launches at WWDC 2025 on developer tools, and wide-ranging translation for users, including live translation via AirPods.
It feels like we're seconds away from WWDC, which rumors say will either be feature-packed or very lightweight. In the meantime, Apple is giving out awards and defending the App Store, on the AppleInsider Podcast.
A new leak claims to have the complete compatibility list of Apple TV models that will be able to support the tvOS 26 upgrade that will be announced at #WWDC25.
A TikTok video maker filmed a prank of pretending to take cash from people's iPhones using Tap to Pay. It didn't end well for the prankster.
Ahead of Apple unveiling the next version of watchOS, a new leak claims to have the list of which Apple Watch models will be able to run it.
While the figures are close, Apple's announced adoption rate for iOS 18 puts it just below the average for the last decade's releases — even though Apple Intelligence was supposed to boost its popularity.
Apple's retail expansion in India continues, with the latest being a new brick and mortar store planned for the country's newest shopping mall in Mumbai.
New regulatory filings show that Apple has produced two updated MagSafe charging pucks, which both support the Qi 2.2 standard that means the iPhone 17 could theoretically charge wirelessly at almost double the speed previously possible.
Previously unknown details of California's deals with local firms have been released, showing that Apple has been paid millions in tax refunds by Cupertino to stay in the area.
Epic Games chief Tim Sweeney complains that "Fortnite" should not have been off the App Store for so long, ignoring the fact that he willfully violated Apple's terms of service.
A message about WWDC sent to retailers outside of Apple has been taken to mean there will new device launches, but it's most likely wishful thinking.
Apple is researching how AirPods could use sensors like the ones used in Face ID to read the user's lips and process what the user wants, even if there isn't a spoken request.
The expected fifth season of Apple TV+ espionage drama "Slow Horses" has been announced, with Gary Oldman returning in the lead role.
A new report from a leaker with a mixed track record says that the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Air may get a high-refresh rate display, but it won't be ProMotion.
Starting with whether it will be called macOS 26 or macOS 16, there are so many rumors about what the next update to the Mac operating system will bring. Here's what's expected, and most likely to happen.
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