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November 05MacBook Pro with PROLED review, new iPad mini hands-on, and iOS 27.3 features
It's another bumper week, with Chance’s hands-on reviews of both the new iPad mini and the new MacBook Pro to discuss, especially around just how good the OLED display looks, and how touchscreens fit into the Mac ecosystem. Also, iOS 27.3 is packed with a bunch of new features, including updates to Safari, Siri AI, StandBy and more, and the new audio recap features are now testable on Apple Watch.
And in Happy Hour Plus, we talk about John Ternus’s first time hosting Apple’s quarterly earnings call. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display review: A lot more than touch
New iPad mini hands-on: Refreshed design, OLED display, more
Everything new in iOS 27.3 beta 1 so far
iOS 27.3 and macOS 27.3 add Vertical Tabs, Adaptive Dark Mode, and more to Safari
iOS 27.3 expands Siri AI with many new capabilities across Apple apps
Developers can now create advanced 'app skills' for Siri AI
iOS 27.3 brings the iPhone Duo’s revamped StandBy to other iPhones
iOS 27.3 introduces new iPhone Duo feature for one-handed use
Apple announces Fitness+ Gym Strength program with personalized workout plans
iOS 27.3 adds all-new Apple Health app, details here
watchOS 27.3 beta adds new Siri Recap and Live Rewind features for Apple Watch
1 hr 14 min
October 29Touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED, new iPad mini, and more
Benjamin and Chance break down all the announcements from Apple’s ‘Pro and tell’ event, featuring the new OLED MacBook Pro with touchscreen, M6 iMac, and the updated iPad Mini.
And in Happy Hour Plus, how well has Apple handled this flurry of fall product announcements? Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Apple responds to reports of iPhone Duo's inner display cracking - 9to5Mac
Apple unveils groundbreaking MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display
Apple introduces the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6
Apple unveils new iMac with M6
Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever
1 hr 10 min
October 22iPhone Duo hands-on review, Apple announces MacBook Pro and Tell event
Ahead of its official launch, Chance has spent a week with the iPhone Duo and he is here to tell us all about his experiences with Apple’s new foldable phone, including the various poses, state of the software, Touch ID versus Face ID, battery life and more. Also, Apple announces yet another product event, so we preview what the company is preparing to ‘Pro and tell’ us.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin tests the new HomePod Sound Glow feature, and Apple says its new Apple Music logo was “built by sound”. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Apple announces special event for October 28: ‘Pro and tell’
Apple calls iPhone Duo pre-order demand ‘extraordinary’ as shipping dates slip
Here’s where Apple says iPhone Duo will (and won’t) be available for walk-ins
iPhone Duo sells out immediately, now backordered until next year
iPhone Duo review: The future is foldable
Your HomePod has a colorful new party trick: how to enable Sound Glow
Apple Music unveils new design rebrand, with logo ‘made by sound’
1 hr 37 min
October 15Apple HomeView unveiled, new Apple TV and HomePod mini first impressions
Benjamin and Chance react to Apple’s smart home event, with first impressions on the new Apple HomeView smart display, the insanely priced Apple TV 4K (fourth-generation), and the HomePod mini refresh. It remains to be seen whether these new initiatives in the Apple Home Collection can help move the needle on smart home uptake at large, but it’s a good start.
And in Happy Hour Plus, the new iOS beta brings a new Apple Music icon. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Apple unveils new HomeView smart display: pre-order today for $299
Here’s how HomeView’s facial recognition works
HomeView will support video apps like YouTube, Netflix—if they say yes
HomeView can display third-party widgets from your iPhone
Will HomeView support third-party apps? Here’s what Apple says
Apple announces new Apple TV 4K with upgraded Siri Remote, A19 chip, more
New Apple TV 4K vs previous model: Here’s everything new
Siri AI coming to older Apple TV 4K models, here’s what’s compatible
Apple announces HomePod mini 2: Siri AI, new colors, Sound Glow, more
HomePod mini 2 vs HomePod mini: Here’s everything new
Apple unveils Apple Home Collection smart home accessories developed with LG and Schneider
iOS 27.2 adds new app icon for Apple Music, more design updates
iOS 27.2 beta 4 no longer includes Apple's overhauled Health app
1 hr 6 min
October 08Apple home event imminent, OLED MacBook Pro details, Full Disk Access changes
Benjamin and Chance talk about this week’s Apple news, ahead of a bevy of product announcements coming later this month. Apple is reportedly partnering with LG on a range of smart home accessories, and changes are coming to Full Disk Access permissions. Note: This episode was recorded before Apple officially announced its ‘Welcome home’ event.
And in Happy Hour Plus, our family members get new phones. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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This tool frees up Apple Intelligence storage on macOS, but think twice before using it
AT&T claims iOS 27.0.1 fixes iPhone 18 Pro Max cellular issues, but users disagree [U]
Apple confirms iPhone 18 Pro Max AT&T cellular issues, affected devices require hardware replacement
Report: Apple’s smart home push includes LG-made doorbell, lock, thermostat, more
Leaked images reveal Apple’s new Home smart lock, thermostat, more for LG
Apple’s new Home cameras and doorbell with LG revealed in leaked images
Apple’s new ‘second-party’ accessories for Home are bigger than we thought, per leak
Redesigned MacBook Pro with OLED to feature 'significantly lighter' design: report
Apple reportedly planning second wave of product announcements later this month
iOS 27.2 beta 3: Here’s everything new
Apple says it’s tightening macOS privacy controls amid the rise of AI agents
1 hr 1 min
October 01HomePad launch nears, Apple Watch Readiness score, Ternus wants to make Apple more nimble
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 remote. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Apple's HomePad smart home hub launching on Oct 13 with iMac G4 design – Bloomberg
Leak reveals new design details about Apple’s upcoming smart display
Leaked images reveal new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini
New iPad mini details revealed in latest leak
Leak reveals new iPhone Duo features not yet announced
Apple releases iOS 27.0.1 for iPhone, here’s what’s new
John Ternus wants to reshape Apple, here's how
1 hr
September 24M6 Mac mini review, Apple fitness band rumors, Apple AI servers
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.
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Steve Jobs Antennagate Q&A
M6 Mac mini review: Apple's most versatile Mac continues to shine
Apple unveils AirPods 5 with upgraded noise cancellation, more
Apple releases watchOS 27.0.1 to fix Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 bug
iPhone 18 Pro Face ID bug causing system to crash and reboot for some users
Apple says software update to fix iPhone 18 Pro rebooting bug is coming next week
watchOS 27.2 beta 2 brings the App Switcher back with a new gesture
Apple working on Whoop-style screenless fitness tracker, per report
Apple planning to sell AI servers powered by M8 Ultra chips, says report
Apple Music opens new live music venue in London
In select countries, iCloud+ now includes Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge
Five ways that the new Siri AI is frustrating iPhone and Apple Watch users
1 hr 5 min
September 17iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12 hands-on review, iOS 27 released
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.
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iOS 27 now available: New features, compatible iPhones, and more
Apple says two iOS 27 features aren’t coming until a ‘future software update’
macOS 27 Golden Gate now available, here is everything new
Apple releases first iOS 27.2 developer beta for iPhone
Everything new in iOS 27.2 beta 1 so far
iOS 27.2 introduces Apple Health app overhaul, here’s what’s new
iPhone 18 Pro review: More of a great thing
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 review: More personal than ever before
Apple planning to sell AI servers powered by M8 Ultra chips, says report
In select countries, iCloud+ now includes Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge
Apple is designing its own game controllers for iPhone, could be Beats branded
1 hr 14 min
September 11iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, and AirPods 5 event
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.
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Apple Event News Hub: iPhone 18 Pro is here, more - 9to5Mac
1 hr 58 min
September 03John Ternus is now Apple CEO, last-minute iPhone event rumors, Apple TV price increase
Benjamin and Chance talk about John Ternus’s first week in the job as Apple CEO, and how much Tim Cook will still be involved. Also, it’s the last chance for iPhone event rumors, with details about some health updates for the Apple Watch Series 12 coming to the fore. And there was an Apple TV subscription price hike, for the second time in as many years.
And in Happy Hour Plus, on the eve of iPhone 18 Pro, we reflect on our overall positive experiences using the iPhone Air for the entire year. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Today is Tim Cook's last day as Apple CEO, Ternus takes over
Read Tim Cook's full memo to Apple employees on his last day as CEO
Here’s how much Apple is paying John Ternus as CEO, Tim Cook as executive chairman
Read John Ternus's full memo to Apple employees on his first day as CEO
New Apple CEO John Ternus now has his own X account
Apple executive changes continue as Ternus becomes CEO
Apple leadership page updated as John Ternus becomes the new CEO
John Ternus just revealed his priorities in first introduction as Apple CEO
Phil Schiller steps down from App Store and Apple events
Report: Apple Watch Series 12 may feature always-on heart-rate tracking, new Fitness app
Apple reportedly considered launching a new Apple Pencil for iPhone Ultra
Unusual timing of Mac mini and Mac Studio updates all about AI, claims report
Apple announces price increase for Apple TV and Apple One subscriptions
1 hr 5 min