9to5Mac Happy Hour

59:47

HomePad launch nears, Apple Watch Readiness score,...

9to5Mac Happy Hour ·

2026/10/01

Benjamin and Chance discuss the final Apple smart display rumors with a release for the ‘HomePad’ rumored for October 13, although the small square screen form factor remains puzzling. Also, leaked photos of the iPad mini and HomePod mini suggest those long-awaited updates are also imminent, John Ternus apparently wants to make Apple more nimble, and Chance has thoughts on the new Apple Watch Readiness feature.And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin argues the case for adding Touch ID to the Apple TV

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64:34

M6 Mac mini review, Apple fitness band rumors, Apple...

9to5Mac Happy Hour ·

2026/09/24

Benjamin and Chance cover the week in Apple news, including hands-on with the new M6 Mac mini and AirPods 5, the first round of bug fixes for the new operating systems, Apple Music Hall, and more. And in Happy Hour Plus, we reflect on how Siri AI has fared in the real world so far. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Quince: Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or visit quince.com/happyhour. Get free shipping on your order and

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73:48

iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12 hands-on...

9to5Mac Happy Hour ·

2026/09/17

Chance has been testing the iPhone 18 Pro and the new Apple Watches for the last week, and is here to give his hands-on reviews. Also, Apple has finally released its new operating systems out into the world, which means Benjamin has tried macOS Golden Gate for the first time. And in Happy Hour Plus, Apple is rumored to be making their own game controllers for iPhone. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopify: All you need is the idea. Shopify handles the rest. Start your free

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117:49

iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, and...

9to5Mac Happy Hour ·

2026/09/11

Benjamin and Chance react to the September Apple event in this bumper special episode, featuring our first impressions (and Chance’s initial hands-on from the ground at Apple Park) with iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5 and the new Apple Watch lineup. And in Happy Hour Plus, even more thoughts on the iPhone Duo, and how Apple presented John Ternus’s first event as CEO. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Quince: Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for

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56:28

AirPods with camera leak, iOS 27 beta 6, iPhone 18...

9to5Mac Happy Hour ·

2026/08/20

Benjamin and Chance talk about the crazy leak by Apple depicting the new AirPods with cameras in a video demo, the changes in iOS 27 beta 6, their latest experiences with Siri AI, whether iPhone 18 Pro will fit iPhone 17 Pro cases, and perhaps some final resolution in the Apple vs EU App Store commission battle.And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin talks about some of the leaks for the upcoming HomePod with a screen. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden, featuring

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57:21

Apple earnings, universal clipboard interoperability,...

9to5Mac Happy Hour ·

2026/08/06

Benjamin and Chance return for another episode recapping the week in Apple news, including the interesting details of Apple’s most recent earnings calls, the last of the Tim Cook era. Also, Apple complies with Microsoft’s Interoperability request for universal clipboard support on Windows, and John Ternus recruits an employee out of retirement to help lead his new company regime.And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance is battling with HomeKit reliability woes, and ponders whether Benjamin's messaging

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56:37

Apple Upgrade program launches, foldable iPhone hype,...

9to5Mac Happy Hour ·

2026/07/30

Benjamin and Chance break down all the details about Apple’s newly-launched Upgrade Program, while Chance gets frustrated with some of the edge-cases of Siri AI. The Apple smart glasses are now rumored for a WWDC 2027 debut, and the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 builds hype for the upcoming iPhone Fold.And in Happy Hour Plus, we review how our 2026 annual predictions are faring so far. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopify: All you need is the idea. Shopify handles the rest. Start your

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67:52

iOS 27 public betas are out, Siri AI hands on, and...

9to5Mac Happy Hour ·

2026/07/16

Benjamin and Chance talk about their latest experiences with iOS 27 and Siri AI, with Apple releasing the public betas this week so anyone in the whole world can give the new software a go. The company also sued OpenAI this week in a high-profile case over alleged trade secrets theft. And, as is tradition, the Apple Store Back to School offer underwhelms. And in Happy Hour Plus, Mayo gets a new work laptop which complicates his future Mac buying decisions. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored

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58:18

iOS 27 beta 3 changes, Siri AI on Apple Watch, macOS...

9to5Mac Happy Hour ·

2026/07/09

Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 27 beta 3, and Mayo’s first experience with Siri AI on Apple Watch. Also, we dive in to the details of what’s new in macOS Golden Gate, Apple tries to lobby to use Chinese memory components, signs a new deal with Broadcom, and likely supply constraints for the iPhone Fold. And in Happy Hour Plus, with Apple TV scoring a record number of Emmy nominations, we talk about what we’ve been watching recently across TV and film. Subscribe

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54:58

M7 chip coming sooner than expected, visionOS 27...

9to5Mac Happy Hour ·

2026/07/02

Benjamin and Chance react to the news from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman that Apple is accelerating the roadmap for the M7 series of Apple Silicon chips, somewhat at the expense of the as-yet-unreleased M6 line. Also, we break down what’s new in visionOS 27 and do some summer Ask9to5Mac questions. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance pick their favorite grab-bag features from the iOS 27 WWDC cloud side. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when

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52:06

iOS 27 beta 2, Apple price increases, Apple Watch OS...

9to5Mac Happy Hour ·

2026/06/25

Benjamin and Chance react to the shocking price increases across Mac, iPad, and more, as well as break down all the latest changes in iOS 27 beta 2. Also, how fair is it that watchOS 27 cuts off so many models of Apple Watch, while iOS 27 is available for every iPhone that runs iOS 26. And in Happy Hour Plus, John Ternus is reportedly looking to re-establish the design team at the center of Apple’s decision-making. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Roborock: Check out Roborock's Prime Day

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60:27

Apple warns price increases are coming, new Siri...

9to5Mac Happy Hour ·

2026/06/18

This week, Benjamin and Chance discuss the implications of Tim Cook’s reveal to the Wall Street Journal that Apple cannot mitigate the skyrocketing price of memory no longer, and consumers will soon see Apple’s device prices go up. Also, we have another week of impressive hands-on with Siri AI, and we continue to dive through a grab-bag of other iOS 27 features.And in Happy Hour Plus, we discuss the potential market reception to the iPhone Air 2, expected to debut six months later than the iPhone

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112:29

WWDC 2026 recap, iOS 27, new Siri and more officially...

9to5Mac Happy Hour ·

2026/06/11

It’s the bumper annual WWDC episode! Benjamin and Chance give their first impressions of all the announcements from WWDC 2026, including the new Siri AI and overhauled Apple Intelligence initiatives, as well as the platform features in iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and more. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance gives some insight from his time at Apple Park, and how Apple is trending closer to a live event format once again. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopify: See less carts go abandoned

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52:26

iOS 27 changes visualized for the first time, new...

9to5Mac Happy Hour ·

2026/05/28

Benjamin and Chance discuss the illustrations Bloomberg published depicting iOS 27 and the new Siri interface. Also, we talk about rumors of a revamped AirPods settings UI, phone snatching detection in iOS 26.6 code, and Digitimes says the Apple Watch Ultra 4 will feature a significant redesign. Also, has AirDrop got worse?And in Happy Hour Plus, Apple showcases the iPhone 17 Pro by producing and broadcasting the first full live sports game using ‘just’ iPhones. Subscribe

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56:20

WWDC invites, iOS 27 accessibility features, new Siri...

9to5Mac Happy Hour ·

2026/05/22

Benjamin and Chance return for another week in Apple news and rumors. As is tradition, the company unveiled a slate of new accessibility-focused features designed for iOS 27, with a strong theme of Apple Intelligence this year. Also, the WWDC keynote is official with invites going out to press, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman brings us even more details about the upcoming Siri revamp.And in Happy Hour Plus, the two discuss a new rumor that says Apple might switch back to titanium on future iPhones

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57:44

New Pride wallpapers, $599 Mac mini goes away, Apple...

9to5Mac Happy Hour ·

2026/05/07

Benjamin and Chance give their opinions on the new Pride wallpaper and watch band lineup for 2026, as well as talk about a new watch face supposedly coming with watchOS 27. Also, in our seemingly-recurring segment on Mac desktop supply constraints, Apple stopped selling the $599 Mac mini altogether this week. Also, the company shares some curious tidbits about its future strategy in its first quarterly earnings call to feature incoming CEO John Ternus. And in Happy Hour Plus, Apple loves to

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63:30

iOS 27 to bring AI inside the Camera app, Tim Cook’s...

9to5Mac Happy Hour ·

2026/04/30

Benjamin and Chance discuss whether bringing visual intelligence inside the Camera app is a good idea, as rumored for iOS 27 by Bloomberg. Also, Tim Cook shares his personal highs and lows across his career, Mayo’s iPhone refuses to turn on after running out of battery, and the App Store launches a new monthly payments subscription option.And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance kits out his whole house with HomeKit lights … so now here’s what we want next from Apple Home. Subscribe

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56:41

Apple Glasses design, iOS 27 features, Creator Studio...

9to5Mac Happy Hour ·

2026/04/16

Benjamin and Chance follow up with increasingly worsening availability of Mac mini and Mac Studio, as well as some interesting iOS 27 tidbits and the first feature updates to the Creator Studio suite. Also, Bloomberg reports on the design of the upcoming Apple smart glasses, and Apple shutters three retail stores. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance finds some great HomeKit gear that just works. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Bartender: Organize and control your Mac's menu bar so it

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60:33

iPhone Fold visualized, HomeKit Adaptive Temperature,...

9to5Mac Happy Hour ·

2026/04/09

Benjamin and Chance analyze the form factor of the iPhone Fold with dummy units start surfacing, and investigate why so many of Apple’s Macs are severely backordered right now. Also, NASA takes the iPhone into space, Aqara launches the first thermostat with support for HomeKit’s new Adaptive Temperature feature, and Chance is mad at the MLB app.And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance talk about some of the good shows they’ve been watching on TV recently. Subscribe

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58:45

WWDC announced, iOS 27 Siri, AirPods Max 2

9to5Mac Happy Hour ·

2026/03/26

Benjamin and Chance talk about the surprise AirPods Max 2 announcement, WWDC 2026 is official, and the company confirms that ads are coming to Apple Maps. Also, Bloomberg reports on the latest Siri chatbot designs coming as part of iOS 27. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin talks about his trips to the Apple Store during his time in Japan. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by BenQ: Check out BenQ’s smarter displays made for how Mac users actually work and sign up for the giveaway

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