9to5Mac Happy Hour

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A weekly podcast discussing the latest in Apple and technology. Hosted by 9to5Mac's Benjamin Mayo and Chance Miller.

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iOS 17.2 beta 4, Vision Pro...

11.30.2023

Chance has some more thoughts about his new MacBook Pro, then he and Benjamin dive into the changes in iOS 17.2 beta 4, Apple services debut their Year-in-Review press, Apple seems to be on the edge of ditching Goldman Sachs ...

9to5Mac Happy Hour episodes:

11.30.2023 iOS 17.2 beta 4, Vision Pro launch date, Apple Card partnership falters Chance has some more thoughts about his new MacBook Pro, then he and Benjamin dive into the changes in iOS 17.2 beta 4, Apple services debut their Year-in-Review press, Apple seems to be on the edge of ditching Goldman Sachs ...
11.21.2023 RCS coming to iPhone, Apple Black Friday, Ask9to5Mac Benjamin and Chance react to the shocking news that Apple is adopting RCS for iPhone messaging, likely with iOS 18 next year, and its implications on the ecosystem at large. We also answer your begging questions in #Ask9to5Mac, on this ...
11.16.2023 New iOS 17.2 beta features, 2024 iPad roadmap, Vision Pro spatial videos Benjamin and Chance discuss the latest features in iOS 17.2, Mark Gurman teases a major ‘ambitious’ iOS 18 update, Ming-Chi Kuo provides a 2024 roadmap for what to expect from iPad hardware, and Apple gives some press a hands-on demo ...
11.10.2023 Hands on with the new MacBook Pro, iOS 17.2 features, future of the iMac Following the review embargo lifting for the M3 iMac and MacBook Pro lineup this week, Chance talks about his hands-on experience with the new MacBook Pro. Benjamin and Chance also discuss the uncharacteristic Apple PR statement about the future of ...
11.03.2023 M3 chip announced, new MacBook Pro and iMac reactions Benjamin and Chance discuss everything Apple announced at its October Halloween-themed event, including all the nuances of the M3 Apple Silicon generation, the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, and the (somewhat) updated iMac. Sponsored by HelloFresh: Use code happyhourfree ...
10.27.2023 Apple October event, M3 Macs, AI features in iOS 18, AirPods rumors Benjamin and Chance are thrilled to see Apple switching it up a bit for this end-of-month video event streaming, for the first time, in the evening. They talk about what they expect to see at the start of the M3 ...
10.20.2023 New Apple Pencil, cheaper Vision Pro details, iPhone 15 sales stumble Benjamin and Chance analyze the good and (mostly) bad of the Apple Pencil lineup, following the announcement of the new USB-C model this week. Also, there are details about what Apple will cut from a cheaper Vision Pro model; how ...
10.13.2023 iPhone 15 Pro Max camera experiences, iOS 17.1 beta 3, CarPlay bugs Chance discusses his experience using the iPhone 15 Pro Max to take photos and videos at a concert, and how the Camera app leaves much to be desired for these use cases. Also, CarPlay troubles, the knock-on impact of Benjamin’s ...
10.06.2023 Apple Watch Double Tap, Apple/Google search deal trial, iPhone 15 overheating resolved Benjamin and Chance go hands-on with Apple Watch Double Tap and all the changes in the latest iOS 17.1 beta, wrap up the iPhone 15 #overheatinggate fiasco, dive deep into the ongoing Google trial that is revealing all sorts of ...
09.29.2023 Hands on with iPhone 15 Pro and Apple Watch Series 9 Benjamin and Chance share their hands-on experiences with Apple’s latest hardware: the Apple Watch Series 9 and iPhone 15 Pro. Plus, macOS Sonoma brings some cool new features to the Mac, and the first iOS 17.1 developer seed is released, ...
09.22.2023 iOS 17 is out, iPhone 15 reviews, FineWoven case impressions Benjamin and Chance discuss their Apple Store ordering experiences, and assess the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch reviews that dropped this week. Chance has received his FineWoven case .. and has thoughts. They also talk about their favorite features in ...
09.15.2023 iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra event reactions Benjamin and Chance break down all the announcements from Apple’s September event, including reactions to the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro and Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and their latest carbon-neutral environmental initiatives. Chance also retells his ...
09.08.2023 Apple event hype, aluminum iPad Magic Keyboard, cheaper MacBooks rumor Benjamin and Chance discuss the impact of an aluminum Magic Keyboard on the appeal of the iPad Pro, and whether Apple could do more to focus on the education market with cheaper iPad and MacBook models. Apple surprises with an ...
09.01.2023 Apple event official, iPhone 15 colors, new iPad Pro Magic Keyboard The September Apple event is finally official, and we expect to see the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9. Benjamin and Chance also break down this week’s flurry of leaks surrounding the iPhone 15 colors and cases, the Magic ...
08.25.2023 iPhone 15 cables, Vision Pro developer experiences, iOS 17 beta 7 Benjamin and Chance analyze this week’s flurry of leaks about the supposed cable coming in the iPhone 15 box. Apple also started up the Vision Pro PR machine, released the latest iOS 17 beta, and why a 2021 movie jumped ...
08.18.2023 Apple Watch X redesign rumored, multi-room HomePod experiences, iPhone battery health controversy Benjamin and Chance discuss what an ‘Apple Watch X’ could look like, in what Mark Gurman described as the biggest redesign for the Apple Watch ever. There’s a brewing social media storm about iPhone battery health possibly degrading faster than ...
08.11.2023 iPhone 15 event date, iOS 17 Live Voicemail, Apple reports 1 billion paid subscriptions Benjamin and Chance analyze the salient points from Apple’s quarterly earnings report, discuss the intriguing new Apple Music Discovery Station feature that launched this week, and everything new in the iOS 17 beta. We also think we know when the ...
08.04.2023 iPad hardware rumors, new Apple Watch colors, iOS 17 fingerprinting crackdown Benjamin and Chance discuss all the Apple news of the past week including rumors about new colors for Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra, the thin-bezel future of the iPad hardware design, new AirTag generation coming in 2024, ...
07.28.2023 iPhone 15 price hikes, Vision Pro third-party apps, iOS 17 beta 4 changes Benjamin and Chance discuss all the changes in iOS 17 beta 4, plus Apple starts handing out dev kits for Apple Vision Pro … but will developers make apps for a brand new niche platform? There are also rumors of ...
07.21.2023 iOS 17 public beta, Beats Studio Pro hands-on, AppleGPT Following the launch of the first public betas, Benjamin and Chance discuss how the betas are faring for them and their favorite features across Apple’s software releases this year. Chance gives his review of the new Betas Studio Pro headphones ...
07.11.2023 iOS 17 beta 3 changes, Threads bursts onto the scene, Vision Pro rollout Benjamin and Chance reminisce on the 15th year anniversary of the App Store, discuss all the changes in iOS 17 beta 3, and analyze Meta’s successful launch of Twitter alternative Threads. There are also details about the planned retail rollout ...
07.06.2023 Apple Card tumult, smart display Mac monitor, iPhone 15 rumors Benjamin and Chance explore the latest developments with the Apple Card, with Goldman Sachs reportedly looking to hand over the business to American Express. Plus, iPhone 15 rumors are picking up pace and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is ...
06.29.2023 30-inch iMac and second-gen Apple Watch Ultra rumors, new Beats Studio Pro details Benjamin and Chance discuss the appeal of a rumored 30-inch iMac, which could be the Apple Silicon spiritual successor to the Intel iMac Pro. A second-gen Apple Watch Ultra is also said to be coming this fall, faster than some ...
06.22.2023 iOS 17 beta 2, visionOS Guest Mode, Apple execs discuss third-party watch faces Benjamin and Chance discuss all the changes in iOS 17 beta 2, and the release of the first-ever visionOS SDK, with the Simulator giving us a first glimpse at the Vision Pro operating system. Plus, Apple execs talk about why ...
06.15.2023 Hands-on impressions and thoughts on Apple Vision Pro design and features Benjamin and Chance talk all things Apple Vision Pro, from hardware design to its features to its real-world appeal. We also walk through Chance’s impressions of his hands-on demo experience at WWDC last week. Plus, Apple just dropped a trio ...
06.09.2023 iOS 17, watchOS 10, 15-inch MacBook Air, and more WWDC impressions Benjamin and Zac break down the WWDC keynote with their impressions to all the announcements from the 15-inch MacBook Air to iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10 and all of Apple’s software platform updates. Thoughts on Apple Vision Pro will ...
06.06.2023 WWDC recap and Vision Pro hands-on live from Apple Park Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored ...
06.02.2023 Final iOS 17 wishes, Apple headset expectations, and new Mac rumors ahead of WWDC Benjamin and Chance give their final takes on what they expect from WWDC next week, including the latest rumors around new Mac hardware and the much anticipated Apple headset, as well as predictions for iOS 17 and the rest of ...
05.26.2023 iOS 17 smart display features, Apple headset price expectations, WWDC schedule hints Benjamin and Chance talk about the released WWDC schedule, and how they expect the conference will play out in light of a new platform launch. Apple headset price expectations continue to be set with a supposed bill of materials analysis ...
05.18.2023 iOS 17 Accessibility features, Beats Studio Buds+, M3 Mac chip details Benjamin and Chance discuss the iOS 17 Accessibility features Apple previewed this week. Apple also unveiled some new live concert features for Apple Music. Rumors give more color on the iPhone 16 spec situation, and anticipation for M3 Apple Silicon ...
05.11.2023 Final Cut and Logic on iPad, 2023 Pride Band, even bigger iPhones Benjamin and Zac discuss the surprise announcement this week that Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro are coming to iPad, with brand new UIs designed for touch input. Apple also unveiled the new Pride Band and watch face for 2023, ...
05.04.2023 watchOS 10 redesign with widgets, universal AirTag detection, Siri bureaucracy Benjamin and Zac talk about this week in Apple, including a report on division inside the Siri group impacting feature development, a major rumored overhaul of watchOS coming at WWDC with a focus on widgets, and Apple and Google announce ...
04.27.2023 iOS 17 Journals app, Health app coming to iPad, more headset rumors Benjamin and Zac discuss the new iOS 17 rumors including Heath app coming to iPad, and a new Journals app. Some unidentified Mac model identifiers are revealed in Find My code, Bloomberg gives some more details on how the AR/VR ...
04.20.2023 Latest 15-inch MacBook Air rumors, AR headset apps, multiview on Apple TV Benjamin and Zac explore the latest WWDC rumors circling, including tech specs for the 15-inch MacBook Air and a report on exactly what Apple apps we can expect to see on the upcoming AR/VR headset at launch. Plus, HomePod Sound ...
04.13.2023 Fate of new 27-inch Apple display, the changing state of iPhone 15 button rumors, CarPlay troubles Benjamin and Zac discuss CarPlay troubles, both literally and figuratively with GM announcing they will no longer support the feature in their new EVs. We also discuss the rumors — that are very much in flux — surrounding the iPhone ...
04.06.2023 watchOS 10 rumors, Weather app woes, and why an Apple Passwords app would be a good idea Benjamin and Chance take a look at this week’s news, including rumors of significant UI updates to watchOS, Weather app stability woes, and the reasons why a dedicated Apple Passwords app would make sense. And the Steve Jobs Archive announces ...
03.30.2023 iPhone 15 action button, WWDC 2023 announced, Apple Music Classical launches Benjamin and Zac react to the rumors that the iPhone 15 Pro mute-switch button may actually be a customizable action button a la Apple Watch Ultra. Apple Pay Later is now available for a select random few. The strategically-confusing Apple ...
03.23.2023 iOS 16.4 features, SiriGPT, Apple TV+ theatrical ambitions Benjamin and Zac discuss all the cool features coming in iOS 16.4, and what old macOS habits they’ve carried across to the modern day. Zac gives his thoughts on the Kindle Scribe, and Apple dips its toe into the neural ...
03.16.2023 HomePod with screen rumored, Apple exec turnover, AR/VR headset market fit Benjamin bought a new keyboard, and talks about the ‘magic’ found within. Zac is excited for a new rumored HomePod model coming next year with a 7-inch display. And the pair evaluate whether it makes sense for Apple to enter ...
03.09.2023 Apple Music Classical announced, iPhone 15 mute switch, M3 Mac schedule Benjamin and Zac react to the announcement of Apple Music Classical, and recent rumors about the new design for the iPhone 15 mute ‘switch’ and the rollout for the next generation M3 Apple Silicon Macs. Plus, we discuss the experience ...
03.02.2023 iOS 16.4 beta 2, 2018 iPad Pro in hindsight, MLS Season Pass experience iOS 16.4 changes include the return of the much beloved Book page curl, the EU commission continues its anticompetitive case against Apple Music, and Benjamin and Zac reflect on just how good the 2018 iPad Pro was, and still is. ...
02.23.2023 iPhone 15 Pro design leaks, iOS 16.4 new features, non-invasive glucose monitoring progress Benjamin and Zac explore the rumors swirling about a 15-inch MacBook Air supposedly coming soon, and how it would fit into the current MacBook lineup. They also discuss the latest news that the AR/VR headset has once again been delayed, ...
02.16.2023 iPhone 15 USB-C, 15-inch MacBook Air coming soon, Apple headset delayed again Benjamin and Zac explore the rumors swirling about a 15-inch MacBook Air supposedly coming soon, and how it would fit into the current MacBook lineup. They also discuss the latest news that the AR/VR headset has once again been delayed, ...
02.09.2023 Hands on with the new HomePod, Apple executive changes, no M2 Mac Studio expected Benjamin shares his hands-on thoughts with the new second-generation HomePod after about a week of testing. Apple changes up the executive ranks with a new Chief People Officer, and news that they won’t replace the industrial design position when Evans ...
02.02.2023 Foldable iPads, AR headset user-generated content, new HomePod lands Benjamin and Zac process some new Apple rumors including foldable iPads in 2024, the availability of the periscope zoom lens on iPhone 16 and beyond, and how Siri will maybe help users make content for the upcoming Reality Pro headset. ...
01.26.2023 M2 MacBook Pro reviews, iPhone 15 design, Apple AR headset software details Benjamin and Zac discuss a change to Low Power Mode on the Apple Watch, Apple’s newest TV+ ad, and reviewers have gotten a chance to go hands-on with the new M2 MacBook Pro and Mac mini. Plus, there’s new rumors ...
01.19.2023 HomePod returns, M2 Mac mini and new MacBook Pro announced Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple’s hardware announcements this week including the new lineup of MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and the return of the original big HomePod. Plus, there’s more rumors about the AR headset roadmap and Apple TV+ presents its ...
01.13.2023 Touchscreen Macs, 2023 Apple product roadmap and in-house part rumors A whole bunch of rumors this week as Apple’s plans for 2023 products become clearer. Further ahead, there’s a new report out that Apple is readying its first touchscreen Mac. Apple is also preparing to replace the modem, WiFi and ...
01.07.2023 New HomeKit architecture paused, 2023 Apple rumors, AR headset details Benjamin and Zac start the new year off with Jeff Pu reporting on Apple’s upcoming product roadmap, from iPhone 15 to Apple Watch to AirPods. The Information has a big story about the latest tech specs of the Apple AR/VR ...
12.30.2022 2022 Apple Year in Review Benjamin and Zac review the year in Apple news, discussing all the major stories from the last twelve months, including reflecting on all the new 2022 hardware products, from the Mac Studio in March through to the iPhone 14 lineup ...

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9to5Mac Happy Hour episodes:

iOS 17.2 beta 4, Vision Pro launch date, Apple Card partnership falters

RCS coming to iPhone, Apple Black Friday, Ask9to5Mac

New iOS 17.2 beta features, 2024 iPad roadmap, Vision Pro spatial videos

Hands on with the new MacBook Pro, iOS 17.2 features, future of the iMac

M3 chip announced, new MacBook Pro and iMac reactions

Apple October event, M3 Macs, AI features in iOS 18, AirPods rumors

New Apple Pencil, cheaper Vision Pro details, iPhone 15 sales stumble

iPhone 15 Pro Max camera experiences, iOS 17.1 beta 3, CarPlay bugs

Apple Watch Double Tap, Apple/Google search deal trial, iPhone 15 overheating resolved

Hands on with iPhone 15 Pro and Apple Watch Series 9

iOS 17 is out, iPhone 15 reviews, FineWoven case impressions

iPhone 15, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra event reactions

Apple event hype, aluminum iPad Magic Keyboard, cheaper MacBooks rumor

Apple event official, iPhone 15 colors, new iPad Pro Magic Keyboard

iPhone 15 cables, Vision Pro developer experiences, iOS 17 beta 7

Apple Watch X redesign rumored, multi-room HomePod experiences, iPhone battery health controversy

iPhone 15 event date, iOS 17 Live Voicemail, Apple reports 1 billion paid subscriptions

iPad hardware rumors, new Apple Watch colors, iOS 17 fingerprinting crackdown

iPhone 15 price hikes, Vision Pro third-party apps, iOS 17 beta 4 changes

iOS 17 public beta, Beats Studio Pro hands-on, AppleGPT

iOS 17 beta 3 changes, Threads bursts onto the scene, Vision Pro rollout

Apple Card tumult, smart display Mac monitor, iPhone 15 rumors

30-inch iMac and second-gen Apple Watch Ultra rumors, new Beats Studio Pro details

iOS 17 beta 2, visionOS Guest Mode, Apple execs discuss third-party watch faces

Hands-on impressions and thoughts on Apple Vision Pro design and features

iOS 17, watchOS 10, 15-inch MacBook Air, and more WWDC impressions

WWDC recap and Vision Pro hands-on live from Apple Park

Final iOS 17 wishes, Apple headset expectations, and new Mac rumors ahead of WWDC

iOS 17 smart display features, Apple headset price expectations, WWDC schedule hints

iOS 17 Accessibility features, Beats Studio Buds+, M3 Mac chip details

Final Cut and Logic on iPad, 2023 Pride Band, even bigger iPhones

watchOS 10 redesign with widgets, universal AirTag detection, Siri bureaucracy

iOS 17 Journals app, Health app coming to iPad, more headset rumors

Latest 15-inch MacBook Air rumors, AR headset apps, multiview on Apple TV

Fate of new 27-inch Apple display, the changing state of iPhone 15 button rumors, CarPlay troubles

watchOS 10 rumors, Weather app woes, and why an Apple Passwords app would be a good idea

iPhone 15 action button, WWDC 2023 announced, Apple Music Classical launches

iOS 16.4 features, SiriGPT, Apple TV+ theatrical ambitions

HomePod with screen rumored, Apple exec turnover, AR/VR headset market fit

Apple Music Classical announced, iPhone 15 mute switch, M3 Mac schedule

iOS 16.4 beta 2, 2018 iPad Pro in hindsight, MLS Season Pass experience

iPhone 15 Pro design leaks, iOS 16.4 new features, non-invasive glucose monitoring progress

iPhone 15 USB-C, 15-inch MacBook Air coming soon, Apple headset delayed again

Hands on with the new HomePod, Apple executive changes, no M2 Mac Studio expected

Foldable iPads, AR headset user-generated content, new HomePod lands

M2 MacBook Pro reviews, iPhone 15 design, Apple AR headset software details

HomePod returns, M2 Mac mini and new MacBook Pro announced

Touchscreen Macs, 2023 Apple product roadmap and in-house part rumors

New HomeKit architecture paused, 2023 Apple rumors, AR headset details

2022 Apple Year in Review