9to5Mac Happy Hour
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9to5Mac Happy Hour
- 1 hour 4 minutesLive translation on AirPods, encrypted RCS, EU enforces interoperability for iOS 19
Benjamin and Chance react to the biggest stories of the week, including Apple's commitment to support encrypted RCS, the rumored launch of a new live translation feature for AirPods, and the ongoing fallout of the Siri feature delays. Apple is also forced to add a variety of APIs to let third-party devices access iOS notifications and other system features, thanks to the latest EU decree.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance rocks out to Metallica in the Vision Pro, and Apple finally announces Ted Lasso season four. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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- End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging on iPhone coming in future software update
- Apple will introduce a number of texting upgrades in iOS 19, here's what's coming
- Apple says EU interoperability requirements enable unfettered access to the iPhone, risks customer security and privacy
- EU orders Apple to open up access to iOS notifications, allow alternatives to AirDrop and AirPlay on the iPhone
- Apple working on live translation feature for AirPods with iOS 19
- Apple exec slams ‘ugly and embarrassing’ Siri delays in all-hands meeting
- Apple announces new immersive concert experience for Apple Vision Pro
- Report: Apple considered removing USB-C port from iPhone 17 Air, more
- EU confirms Apple can make a portless iPhone without USB-C
- Apple officially announces Ted Lasso season 4
- Poll: Do you want a thinner iPhone 7 at the expense of the 3.5mm headphone jack?
20 March 2025, 5:37 pm - 1 hour 26 minutesAI Siri features delayed indefinitely, iOS 19 redesign rumors, foldable iPhone in 2026
Benjamin and Chance react to the disappointing news that Apple officially delayed the ambitious AI Siri features indefinitely, and what the ramifications are on Apple’s product line in the near term. Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports Apple is preparing the biggest redesign to iOS since iOS 7, and Kuo has some details about Apple’s first foldable iPhone coming in 2026.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance experiments with Benjamin’s external monitor arrangement, and we discuss the popularity of Safari’s “Compact” tab layout option. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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- Apple officially delays its 'more personalized' version of Siri
- Bloomberg: Apple could have to scrap new Siri AI features and start over
- Apple pulls iPhone 16 ad over Apple Intelligence mishap
- Apple adds new disclaimer on its website advertising delayed AI Siri features
- Kuo: ‘HomePad’ delayed to post-WWDC to ensure iOS 19 design consistency
- Gurman: Apple smart home hub 'postponed', employees participating in at-home testing
- iOS 19 to bring an all-new design to your iPhone
- New Mac Studio reviews: M4 Max and M3 Ultra make for the most powerful Mac ever
- Apple's first foldable iPhone may feature crease-free display, but lacks Face ID and costs more than $2000
- Gurman: Foldable iPhone and ‘another new iPhone design’ coming in 2026
13 March 2025, 6:40 pm - 1 hour 2 minutesNew MacBook Air, iPad Air, and Mac Studio launches
Benjamin and Chance recap the newly announced lineup of iPads and Macs. The new iPad Air and base iPad offer even better value for money, while Apple pushes the performance edge with the surprising launch of the M3 Ultra in the Mac Studio, and makes the best MacBook yet with the new M4 MacBook Air. Also, iOS 18.4 beta 2 brings even more new features to discuss.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Apple takes a swing at a home run with a trio of baseball content announcements. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Benjamin Mayo
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- Apple challenging legality of UK’s secret demand to globally compromise iCloud encryption
- iOS 18.4 beta 2: Here's everything new
- iOS 18.4 adds tons of new Shortcuts actions, hints at Siri’s future upgrades
- iOS 18.4 beta 2 includes seven new emoji
- iOS 18.4 brings RCS messaging to some of the last big carrier holdouts
- iOS 18.4 will address a frustrating CarPlay limitation
- iOS 18.4 upgrades the App Store with these two new features
- Apple unveils new iPad Air, here's what you need to know
- New Magic Keyboard launches for iPad Air with lower price, feature upgrades
- Apple updates base iPad with A16 chip and twice the storage
- Apple unveils M4 MacBook Air in new color and cheaper starting price
- Apple launches M3 Ultra chip with support for up to 512GB memory
- Apple launches new Mac Studio, here's everything new
- With M4 chips, Apple hints at making a key change for the first time
6 March 2025, 6:07 pm - 1 hour 11 minutesiOS 18.4 beta features, Apple Vision Pro updates, iPhone 16e reviews
Benjamin and Chance wrap up the iPhone 16e reviews that dropped this week, and bemoan the UK forcing Apple to remove Advanced Data Protection in the region, before turning their attention to the fun news of the week that is the new beta season. iOS 18.4 and visionOS 2.4 include a bunch of features, from new Apple Intelligence updates to an entirely Food section in News+.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin finally has a new standing desk set up. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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- Return to inbox: this new iPhone Mail setting fixes one of the app's most annoying quirks
- Apple is removing iCloud end-to-encryption features from the UK after government compelled it to add backdoors
- Everything you need to know about Apple's changes to encryption in the UK
- iPhone 16e reviews: battery life, C1 chip, compromises, and price
- First lab tests show new Apple modem in iPhone 16e is comparable to iPhone 16 speeds, but much more efficient
- Apple denies rumor that C1 is responsible for MagSafe removal on iPhone 16e
- Testing confirms MagSafe doesn’t interfere with Apple’s C1 modem in iPhone 16e
- iOS 18.4 beta 1: Here's everything new
- iOS 18.4 beta 1 - 50 new changes and features [Video]
- iOS 18.4 adds new 'Food' section to Apple News+ with curated recipes in a clutter-free design
- New 'Home' device category mentioned in iOS 18.4 beta code
- iOS 18.4 enables Priority Notifications, a new Apple Intelligence feature
- iOS 18.4 beta 1 adds new Image Playground style with Apple Intelligence
- Apple just fixed one of CarPlay's biggest usability issues
- iOS 18.4 Home app adds support for Matter robot vacuums
- Apple to add proximity pairing to the Mac with macOS 15.4
- Your Apple Vision Pro is getting a lot better with visionOS 2.4
- Apple TV+ announces Bono documentary, the first feature-length Apple Immersive film for Apple Vision Pro
27 February 2025, 9:52 pm - 1 hour 27 minutesApple unveils iPhone 16e, new Studio Display rumors, Siri delays
Benjamin and Chance discuss the newly announced iPhone 16e, some peculiarities in feature omissions, and exactly what market a lower-cost iPhone actually serves. There’s also exciting new rumors about a second-generation Studio Display, and more doubts about whether Apple will be able to deliver Siri intelligence features in the short-term.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Humane shuts up shop and sells to HP. We reflect on the failings of the Ai Pin idea. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Benjamin Mayo
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- Apple debuts iPhone 16e: A powerful new member of the iPhone 16 family
- iPhone 16e vs iPhone 14
- Apple launches new iPhone 16e: Here's everything you need to know
- iPhone 16e has a binned A18 chip – but what does that mean?
- iPhone 16e camera lacks latest-generation Photographic Styles
- Apple reportedly launching refreshed Studio Display 'by 2026'
- Apple may finally be updating the Mac display that it finally released in 2022
- Rumor: Apple developing 90Hz display tech for iPad Air, Studio Display, and iMac
- Gurman: Apple 'exploring' search advertising in Apple Maps
- Siri with promised Apple Intelligence upgrades may not be fully ready until iOS 18.5
- Netflix shows start appearing in Apple TV app unified Watchlist
- Netflix confirms it didn't mean to support that Apple TV feature everyone has wanted for years
- Apple says Severance has become its most popular show ever, overtaking Ted Lasso
20 February 2025, 7:26 pm - 1 hour 6 minutesPowerbeats Pro 2 hands-on review, Android Apple TV app launches
Benjamin and Chance talk about the long-awaited launch of the Apple TV app on Android, Apple partners with Alibaba for AI in China, and Apple adds a better-late-than-never feature for merging Apple Accounts. Also, Chance kicks off the show with a hands-on review of the brand new Powerbeats Pro, with heart rate monitoring.
And in Happy Hour Plus, there’s a grab bag of topics with Benjamin’s follow-up on Announce Notifications in CarPlay, the Sports app adds NASCAR, and the UK takes a bad stance on encryption. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Benjamin Mayo
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- Follow-up from Steve Troughton-Smith
- Review: Powerbeats Pro 2 tick all the boxes with heart rate monitoring, slimmer design, H2 chip, more
- The Apple TV app is now available on Android: watch Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass
- Hands-on: Apple TV finally comes to Android phones, tablets
- Alibaba chairman officially announces Apple partnership to bring iPhone AI to China
- Report: Apple strikes deal to bring AI to China, rejects DeepSeek option
- iPhone 16 sees stronger sales than iPhone 15—thanks to Apple Intelligence?
- Apple now lets users migrate purchases between Apple Accounts
- Here’s why Tim Cook says not to worry about huge iPhone miss in China
- These Apple product announcements coming across next few weeks
- (AFTER we recorded the episode): Apple teases special product launch coming February 19
13 February 2025, 6:30 pm - 50 minutes 7 secondsApple Invites app launches, AltStore drama, Apple AR hardware roadmap flounders
Benjamin and Chance review the newly-launched Apple Invites app and despite how well made the app is, debate whether anyone will actually use it. Also, AltStore makes headlines about hosting the first ‘Apple approved’ NSFW app, Apple reportedly cancels another AR hardware initiative and TikTok spreads fake news about the iOS 18.3 support for T-Mobile Starlink service.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance bemoan the lack of advancement in CarPlay in recent years, and suggest a few easy wins Apple could add to the platform. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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- Here are five Apple Invites features you might have missed
- Apple confirms 'Invites' app and iCloud+ feature, here's how it works [Video]
- Here's how Apple Invites work on Android [Gallery]
- Apple responds after being forced to approve porn app on EU iPhones due to DMA [U]
- Apple gives up on device-connected smart glasses project, here's how it would have worked
- No, Apple didn't just 'install' Elon Musk's Starlink on everyone's iPhone
- M5 chip enters mass production, ready for MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, Vision Pro
- The real problem with next-generation CarPlay
6 February 2025, 7:22 pm - 45 minutes 51 secondsNew Unity Apple Watch band, upcoming iOS features, Apple AI focus
Benjamin and Chance review the 2025 Apple Unity watch band, watch face and wallpaper. They talk about some compelling leaked iOS features currently in internal testing, and Apple reportedly redoubles its AI efforts. Also, T-Mobile and Starlink launch a seemingly better satellite connectivity offering, than Apple’s in-built SOS feature.
And in Happy Hour Plus, the pair debate if it is time for the Apple Watch hardware lineup to expand. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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- Apple unveils beautiful 2025 Black Unity Collection Sport Loop, watch face, and iPhone/iPad wallpapers
- iOS 18.3 includes Starlink satellite connectivity for select iPhone users
- iOS Decoded: Visual Intelligence Control Center shortcut, and more
- Gurman: Apple taps new boss to help Siri and Apple Intelligence catch up with AI competition
- Apple Sports now includes broadcast info for where to watch national games
- Pebble reviving e-ink smartwatch with iPhone support, touting 16K custom watch faces to Apple’s zero
30 January 2025, 7:19 pm - 52 minutes 30 secondsiOS 18.3 notification summary changes, iPhone 17 design rumors, iOS 19 Camera app
Benjamin and Chance give their thoughts on Apple’s attempts to placate the BBC’s complaints about notification summaries with iOS 18.3. Also, the rumored iPhone 17 Air design has a divisive camera bar on the back, and this week also saw an intriguing leak showing apparent design changes for the iOS 19 Camera app.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance struggles to find new things to watch and — much to Benjamin’s delight — brings his own Apple TV app complaints to the table. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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- iOS 18.3 makes 5 changes to Apple Intelligence notification summaries
- iOS 18.3 automatically enables Apple Intelligence for users, requires opt-out to disable
- iPhone 17 Air leak showcases large 'camera bar' design
- Seeming confirmation of an M3 iPad Air expected early this year
- Leaked image reveals new iPhone SE may feature Dynamic Island
- iOS 19 rumored to bring completely redesigned Camera app
23 January 2025, 7:40 pm - 57 minutes 25 secondsApple 2025 hardware, Zuckerberg attacks Apple, iOS 18.3 beta
Benjamin and Chance react to Mark Zuckerberg’s recent comments about Apple having not done anything good recently … as we also look forward to everything Apple is set to announce this year. Apple gets in hot water about ‘Enhanced Visual Search’, and the iOS 18.3 beta cycle continues, if a little bare.
And in Happy Hour Plus, as Apple ramps up its marketing effort for Severance, Benjamin tries to convince Chance to give the show another chance. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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- Mark Zuckerberg slams Apple in Joe Rogan interview: ‘They haven’t invented anything great in a while’
- Facebook says Apple has restored its access to enterprise certificates, bringing internal apps back online
- iOS 18.3 beta 2 fixes key Calculator issue introduced last fall
- How Enhanced Visual Search on iPhone upgrades the Photos app and protects your privacy
- Apple 2025 Plans: iPhone 17, Smart Home Hub, iOS 19, AI, Apple Watch, iPads, M5 - Bloomberg
16 January 2025, 9:00 pm - 43 minutes 10 secondsApple AI notification summaries and Siri privacy fallout, LG 6K display ‘announced’
Benjamin and Chance talk about the current ongoing controversies with Apple Intelligence notification summaries and the reaction to the settlement of the Siri privacy lawsuit, and how Apple is managing the negative PR. LG announces a new 6K display, but does it actually exist? And Benjamin is thrilled to hear that Apple News+ Puzzles may finally be coming to the UK.
And in Happy Hour Plus, we appreciate the seamless integration of iPhone, AirPods and Watch in the current cold winter months. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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- Apple promises software update to address Apple Intelligence notification summary complaints
- Apple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alerts
- Apple will pay $95 million to settle Siri privacy lawsuit, and you might get a cut [Update]
- Apple says Siri data has ‘never been used’ for marketing profiles or ‘sold to anyone for any purpose’
- Apple goes in-depth on its commitment to Siri privacy
- Report: Apple News app may finally expand to more countries
- LG teases upcoming LG UltraFine 6K Display with Thunderbolt 5
- HomeKit compatibility now easier to achieve as Apple accepts Matter certification
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