9to5Mac Happy Hour
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9to5Mac Happy Hour
- 1 hour 5 minutesiOS 26 tidbits, new Apple Music features, updated Vision Pro Personas, and more
Benjamin and Chance catch up on all the stuff they didn’t get time to cover, still reeling in the haze of the WWDC hangover, discussing a bunch of cool new things across iOS, watchOS, and visionOS.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance go hands-on with all the new CarPlay changes in iOS 26. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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- Video: Here's a first look at using Apple Vision Pro with PlayStation VR controllers
- iOS 26 makes Apple Music Replay fully native inside the app
- iOS 26 adds incredible new AutoMix feature to Apple Music
- Apple will let third party music apps show animated artwork on the iPhone lock screen, not just Apple Music
- iOS 26 beta reveals there's another Apple app that will work via satellite
- iOS 26 tells you how long it will take for your iPhone battery to finish charging
- Apple’s killer one-time code autofill feature gets even better in iOS 26
- watchOS 26 update removes five faces from Apple Watch
- watchOS 26: More Apple Watch faces using Series 10’s upgraded display
- Vision Pro's first third-party Apple Immersive Video brings MotoGP racing via Blackmagic
- Spoiler: The Beard Is Still a Problem
- CarPlay in iOS 26 adds new 'Smart Display Zoom' feature [Gallery]
- CarPlay in iOS 26 enables AirPlay 'video in the car' feature for apps
19 June 2025, 7:26 pm - 3 hours 15 minutesiOS 26 is official, Liquid Glass redesign, and our full WWDC 2025 reactions
Benjamin and Chance are back with another bumper WWDC installment, featuring our thoughts on everything Apple announced during its 2025 keynote. From new features in iOS 26 to the sweeping redesign of Liquid Glass, we give our first reactions of all the changes in the new operating systems.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance talks more about his experience on the ground at Apple Park. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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13 June 2025, 1:07 am - 58 minutes 9 secondsiOS 26 naming, new Gaming app, and more last-minute WWDC expectations
Benjamin and Chance get hyped for WWDC 2025 with coverage of all the last-minute news, as well as the state of the rumor mill in the run-up to Apple’s big software show. There’s talk of a new Gaming app, a major change to Apple’s OS version numbering, and much more to discuss ahead of next week’s event.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin tries to convince Chance to use his Vision Pro on the plane. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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- Apple rejected Elon Musk’s satellite offer, now its plans are in jeopardy: report
- Epic Games: Apple’s attempt to pause App Store antitrust order fails
- Apple’s App Store still in violation of DMA, has 30 days to comply
- Report: iOS 19 to include new app dedicated to gaming
- Apple working on new App Store-like app dedicated to games
- Apple acquires videogame studio behind hit Arcade title Sneaky Sasquatch
- iOS 26 is coming next month, not iOS 19
- Apple reportedly naming macOS 26 after California's Lake Tahoe to signify redesign
- Exclusive: iOS 26 to bring new features for Messages, CarPlay, and more
- Exclusive: AirPods to get camera control, sleep detection, new gestures
5 June 2025, 4:47 pm - 1 hour 8 minutesApple OS redesigns, Apple Watch sales decline, smart glasses plans advance
Benjamin and Chance talk about everything Apple in the run-up to WWDC, including news that watchOS and tvOS should also expect major design changes this cycle. Also, Chance used his phone as his ID at the airport, Apple’s smart glasses plans advance and Apple Watch sales are reportedly struggling.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance share their favorite spring TV picks. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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- Apple needs to step on the gas for better EV support in CarPlay
- Apple Watch and Apple TV operating systems to receive major design changes at WWDC alongside iOS 19
- Apple reportedly planning to introduce Meta Ray-Ban style smart glasses around 2027
- Apple's AI glasses are coming sooner than we thought
- Apple Music launches Sound Therapy, a new ‘audio wellness’ feature
- Apple Watch in significant global decline for two years now
- Hacks
- Veep
- Survivor (American TV series)
- Your Friends & Neighbors
- The Studio
- The Last of Us
- The Pitt
28 May 2025, 2:35 pm - 1 hour 4 minutesThe truly bezel-less iPhone, rumored AirPods roadmap, WWDC invites go out
WWDC invites have gone out, and Chance will be there in person. The pair discuss the narrative of indifference that hangs over WWDC at the moment, as the tech industry is currently dominated by daily onslaught of AI news. And while the rumors about the AirPods roadmap are a little bleak, Apple is rumored to be shipping a truly all-screen bezel-less iPhone in a couple of years time — an exciting prospect indeed.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin has spilt tea on his Magic Keyboard, which leads into a bigger topic of the pair talking about what sits on their desk. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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- Apple reveals WWDC25 schedule: 'On the horizon'
- Jony Ive and Evans Hankey directly working with OpenAI after AI startup acquisition
- Sam Altman says Jobs would have been proud Ive’s latest move
- Apple to let developers build with its own AI models starting at WWDC 2025
- Apple taps Anthropic for AI coding as developers await Swift Assist
- Apple might increase iPhone 17 prices, but not reveal the true reason – WSJ
- 20th anniversary iPhone to be totally bezel-free w. hi-tech battery
- visionOS 3 will let you scroll apps using only your eyes, per report
- Kuo: No major AirPods hardware updates until AirPods Pro 3 in 2026
- Here's when to expect the next generation of AirPods Max, reportedly featuring a new lighter weight design
22 May 2025, 5:43 pm - 1 hour 10 minutesiOS 19 accessibility announcements and more rumored features, CarPlay Ultra finally arrives
Benjamin and Chance react to all the new accessibility features Apple previewed for iOS 19, like Magnifier and vehicle motion cues for Mac. This week also saw the surprise debut of next-gen CarPlay, now called CarPlay Ultra, arriving first in partnership with Aston Martin. We’ve also got some more rumors about some software features to expect at WWDC.
And in Happy Hour Plus, HBO corrects the Max branding mess. Should Apple follow suit? Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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- This is what happens when the Vision Pro shows up on The Price Is Right.
- Justin Ryan | Redefine Reality
- Apple unveils iOS 19 accessibility features: Magnifier for Mac, App Store labels, more
- CarPlay in iOS 19: Apple previews two new accessibility features
- iOS 18’s best in-car feature is now coming to the Mac too
- Next-gen CarPlay, branded CarPlay Ultra, starts rolling out today
- Here are the automakers committed to supporting CarPlay Ultra
- Top Gear gives us a detailed look at Apple CarPlay Ultra [Video]
- Hands-on: In a world of CarPlay uncertainty, Polestar 2's dual-screen interface shines
- Apple might increase iPhone 17 prices, but not reveal the true reason – WSJ
- macOS 16 to enable clipboard privacy protection
- Gurman: iOS 19 to include new feature to greatly simplify public Wi-Fi experience
- iOS 19 will upgrade iPhone’s battery life using Apple Intelligence: report
- iOS 19 should be ‘less glitchy’ than past updates, per report
- Max is changing its name again, back to ‘HBO Max’
- HBO Max on TikTok
15 May 2025, 5:48 pm - 1 hour 13 minutesiPhone release schedule shakeup, iPhone 17 Air battery life, 2025 Pride band
Benjamin and Chance talk about all the big Apple news of the week, including Apple’s latest earnings report, the new 2025 Pride band and wallpaper, and several rumors about the upcoming iPhone roadmap. Apple is apparently going to shift some of its phone releases to the spring going forward, and the 17 Air might not have the battery life we originally hoped.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Eddy Cue makes provocative claims about the future of the iPhone in court testimony. We discuss what he meant. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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- Apple announces new 2025 Apple Watch Pride band, watch face, and wallpaper
- iOS 18.5 release candidate now available with release notes
- Apple reports Q2 2025 earnings with $95.4 billion in revenue
- Apple says Trump import tariffs will increase its costs by $900 million this quarter
- Tim Cook addresses Apple's delay of personalized Siri features
- Apple just appealed the court ruling that forced big App Store change
- Apple pushes to halt App Store overhaul as Epic Games appeal moves forward
- Apple approves Spotify app update with external payment links
- Kindle’s iOS app just made buying books easier than ever on iPhone and iPad
- Epic Games targets Apple with zero-commission plan and App Store workaround
- Apple may transition to a staggered release schedule with iPhone 18 lineup: report
- Apple to shake up iPhone release calendar with base iPhone 18 launch in spring 2027, six months after Pro models
- iPhone 18 Pro will have a curious design choice if this rumor is true
- iPhone 17 Air will revive discontinued Apple accessory to help with important tradeoff
- Kuo: Apple already working on updated iPhone Air model with larger screen
- Apple to add AI search partners to Safari as Google usage falls
- Apple SVP Eddy Cue says ‘you may not need’ iPhone by 2035
- Google contests Eddy Cue's claim that Apple users are searching less
8 May 2025, 8:05 pm - 1 hour 6 minutesEpic win against Apple, iPhone 17 Air dummy models, iOS 19 rumors
Benjamin and Chance react to the huge developments in the Epic vs. Apple case, with Apple now compelled to allow free rein links out to the web, with no commission. Also this week, we get our best look yet at the super-slim iPhone 17 Air, there are intriguing rumors about iOS 19 and iPadOS 19, and Apple quietly launches a bizarre new microsite on its website.
And in Happy Hour Plus, understandably, Chance gives up on Mac support for HomePod audio output. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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- Epic win: Apple forced to give developers (almost) free reign to link out and avoid paying Apple's 30% cut
- Epic Games claims victory as Apple sanctioned for defying court order over App Store rules
- Fortnite will return to the App Store for iPhone and iPad in every country — on one condition
- Apple addresses App Store ruling as Fortnite eyes return
- iPhone 17 Air is stunningly thin compared to iPhone 16 Pro in latest leak
- New video shows iPhone 17 Air thinness hands-on: ‘that feels futuristic’
- New iPhone 17 dummy models provide a better look at whole lineup in two colors
- iPhone 17 Air barely thicker than side buttons in latest design leak
- Rumor: iPhone 17 Pro could launch in Sky Blue
- Rumor: iPadOS 19 will add Mac-like Menu Bar and Stage Manager 2.0
- iOS 19 brings ‘Stage Manager-like’ UI to iPhone with external display, per rumor
- By 2027, Apple to import all iPhones sold in the US from India, rather than China
- Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone redesign may be pretty expensive, here's why
- Apple’s trying to build more iPhones in India, but China isn’t cooperating: report
- Apple launches ‘Snapshot,’ a new way to discover artists, actors, and athletes
1 May 2025, 7:07 pm - 1 hour 1 minute10 years of Apple Watch, Siri leadership shakeup, DMA fines
Benjamin and Chance reflect on the history of the Apple Watch on its ten year anniversary. Also, the EU slaps Apple with its first ever fines under the DMA. Rockwell is said to already be making waves with big Siri leadership changes, and Chance appreciates the flexibility of modern Photographic Styles.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin dives into the bizarre UI world of the five-levels-deep iCloud+ settings screen. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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- Siri’s new boss is already making big internal changes, per report
- Opinion: Apple Watch Series 2 may right enough wrongs to keep it on my wrist
- Comment: Going from a skeptic to an every day user with Apple Watch Series 2
- Rumor: iPhone 17 Pro could launch in Sky Blue
- Apple fined 500 million euros by EU under the Digital Markets Act, forced to make changes to App Store policies
- Commission closes investigation into Apple's user choice obligations and issues preliminary findings on rules for alternative apps under the Digital Markets Act
24 April 2025, 4:50 pm - 54 minutes 19 secondsiPadOS 19 rumors, Tim Cook prioritizes AR glasses, Earth Day Apple Store promo
Benjamin and Chance talk about the news and rumors of the week, including a report that iPadOS 19 will gain Mac-like productivity and multitasking features, the claim that Tim Cook is laser focused on beating Meta to AR glasses, and there’s profiles about some of the internal management dysfunction in the AI groups. Also, Apple has kicked off a rare sales promo at its stores in celebration of Earth Day.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin used public EV charging for the first time this past weekend, and hit a rather unfortunate snag. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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- Apple launches 10% discount on 16+ products when you recycle old tech
- Report: iPadOS 19 to be 'more like macOS' in major overhaul
- Not an iPad Pro Review: Why iPadOS Still Doesn't Get the Basics Right - MacStories
- Tim Cook is dead set on beating Meta to 'industry-leading' AR glasses: report
- Apple reportedly planning 'lighter and cheaper' refresh for Vision Pro, more
- Apple Vision ‘Air’ will use titanium to cut weight and come in black, per leak [U]
- This is how Apple’s big Siri shake-up happened, per report
- Craig Federighi’s leadership has already resulted in this major Siri pivot, per report
- Tim Cook approved big AI investment in 2023, but Luca Maestri slashed it: NYT
- New Siri features in iOS 19 are coming sooner than we thought, per NYT
- Apple details on-device Apple Intelligence training system using user data
17 April 2025, 4:47 pm - 55 minutes 21 secondsLatest iOS 19 leaks, ‘bold’ iPhone design changes, Apple tariffs response
Benjamin and Chance react to the unfolding trade tariffs and Apple’s uncharacteristically silent stance on matters. Also, there’s a bunch of new purported renders of iOS 19 design changes, and Apple is said to be working on bold new iPhone designs for next year’s 20th anniversary. Also, Chance comes away super impressed with the new Vision Pro Yankee Stadium tour.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin preps his iPad for an upcoming road trip, and bemoans Plex’s latest app update. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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- Apple is racing to fly planes of iPhones into the US ahead of Trump’s tariffs
- Trump enacts 90-day pause for most tariffs, but raises China’s to 125%
- Report: Apple planning 'bold' new 20th anniversary design for iPhone 19 Pro
- Gurman: iPhone 17 Pro won't feature 'particularly bold' new design
- Latest iOS 19 leak shows new icons, floating bars, more
- iPhone 17 leak reveals Pro models will get exclusive new Camera app feature
- Following demo at iPhone 11 event, FiLMiC multi-cam recording now available as new 'DoubleTake' app
- Apple smart home hub launch might be delayed until 2026: report
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