9to5Mac Happy Hour

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

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Final iOS 17 wishes, Apple ...

06.02.2023

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 ...

9to5Mac Happy Hour episodes:

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 ...
12.23.2022 iPhone app sideloading, new Mac Pro rumors, iPhone SE 4 cancelled Benjamin and Zac dive into the reports that Apple is preparing to comply with the EU Digital Markets Act, with alternative app stores and sideloading becoming a possibility on the iPhone for the first time. Also, there’s rumors that Apple ...
12.17.2022 iOS 16.2 features, HomePods are good, OLED MacBook Air rumors iOS 16.2 is out with a raft of new features, including Advanced Data Protection in the US, the Freeform app, HomeKit architecture changes, and more. Also, Zac and Benjamin praise the incomparable-yet-discontinued OG HomePod, Tesla cars get Apple Music and ...
12.09.2022 iCloud Advanced Data Protection, Apple Music Sing, Project Titan faces reality Chance Miller joins Zac and Benjamin to discuss all of Apple’s surprise announcements from the past week, including Apple Music Sing karaoke mode, new privacy and security features such as iCloud Advanced Data Protection, and new App Store price point ...
12.03.2022 Elon Musk takes on Apple, Apple Music Replay updates, Mastodon gains steam Benjamin and Zac react to the double-180 Elon Musk pulled on Apple this week. Mastodon gains steam, with Tapbots announcing plans to launch a Tweetbot-like client. Zac reflects on the Apple Watch Ultra, after spending some time with a Series ...
11.25.2022 iPhone 15 rumors, HomeKit Secure Video, Apple Black Friday iPhone 15 rumors are in full force; titanium redesign perchance? Zac and Benjamin talk about this year’s Apple holiday ad, the latest developments in the Twitter saga, and what exactly is going on with Apple Music Classical? Also, Benjamin reviews ...
11.18.2022 iPhone 14 satellite mode launches, Always-On display changes, MLS Season Pass Benjamin and Zac break down everything new in the world of Apple this week, including changes to AirDrop in China, the launch of Emergency SOS via satellite in the US, new Always-On display features in iOS 16.2, and the announcement ...
11.11.2022 New Apple TV hands-on, sports streaming, iOS 16.2 beta Benjamin gives some hands-on impressions with the new Apple TV 4K. Hey Siri changes are rumored, and iOS 16.2 beta includes a whole new user interface with Custom Accessibility Mode. Plus, Zac got a Trail Loop for his Apple Watch ...
11.04.2022 No more new Macs this year, 16-inch iPad rumors, iCloud web app redesign Following some insightful comments on Apple earnings, the consensus now is to not expect any new M2 Macs to arrive before the end of the year. Benjamin and Zac also discuss 16-inch iPad rumors for 2023, the possibility of solid ...
10.28.2022 App Store ads, Apple Music and TV+ price hike, first iOS 16.2 beta The App Store ads expansion faces backlash, but it’s unclear whether Apple cares. iOS 16.2 beta gives us our first look at Freeform app. Moreover, macOS Ventura is released to the public — Zac and Benjamin share their hands-on with ...
10.21.2022 New iPad, iPad Pro and Apple TV announced Zac and Benjamin discuss everything from this week’s Take Note not-event event, including the redesigned 10th-generation iPad, iPad Pro update with M2, and the new Apple TV 4K. There’s also some rumors about purported iris tracking for the Apple headset, ...
10.15.2022 Hands on with the Apple Watch Ultra, Ask Apple sessions, TV+ news Zac gives his first round of hands-on thoughts with the Apple Watch Ultra. Apple launches a new Ask Apple Q&A series for developers, as well as a bunch of TV+ news to discuss. And take note, Apple has changed how ...
10.07.2022 AirPods Pro 2 review, Dynamic Island changes, iPhone 14 Plus launches On his birthday, Zac gives his hands-on review of the new AirPods Pro 2. New software betas brings a cool new screensaver for the Mac and some less-welcome changes to the Dynamic Island. iPhone 14 Plus launches and the smart ...
09.30.2022 More iPhone 14 Pro thoughts, Stage Manager changes, October event rumors Benjamin and Zac have more to say about the iPhone 14 Pro, with another week of usage under their belts. They also dissect what’s new in the iOS 16.1 beta including the policy changes surrounding Stage Manager on iPad. There’s ...
09.23.2022 9to5Mac Happy Hour 400: Hands-on with the iPhone 14 Pro Dynamic Island, Always-On display and new camera system Benjamin and Zac give their hands-on impressions with all the new features of the iPhone 14 Pro, including the Dynamic Island, Always-On Display and new camera system. We also discuss some of the launch-day bugs going around, test Apple Wallet ...
09.16.2022 iOS 16 and watchOS 9 launch, iPhone 14 reviews, Apple Store ordering woes Benjamin and Zac both have some stories to tell about their ordering experiences last Friday. Plus, iOS 9 and watchOS 9 are now available to the public and we recap all the significant features of Apple’s new operating systems. The ...
09.10.2022 iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Ultra and new AirPods Pro event It’s that time again, for the analysis of the big event of the year. Benjamin and Zac talk about everything announced at the Apple September 2022 event, including iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Ultra, ...
09.02.2022 iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 Apple event expectations Zac and Benjamin get hyped for next week’s Apple event, and discuss all the last-minute expectations for the iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 and maybe the Apple Watch Pro too. Sponsored by Upside: Download the FREE Upside App ...
08.26.2022 iPhone 14 event announced, self-service Mac repairs, iPadOS 16 officially delayed Benjamin and Chance break down this week’s Apple’s news including the announcement of the iPhone 14 event, set for September 7. Also, Cook, Ive, and Laurene Powell-Jobs will appear at the Code Conference the day before. Also, Apple officially announced ...
08.19.2022 iOS 16 beta 6, iPhone 14 event date, Stage Manager thoughts Apple seems to want to shove more ads down our throats. Benjamin and Zac discuss the careful line Apple must walk to not lose customers at the expense of infinite revenue growth. Also, iOS 16 beta 6 is out as ...
08.12.2022 iOS 16 beta 5 new features, iPhone 14 price rise and new iPad Pro rumors Benjamin and Zac discuss all the new features and changes in iOS 16 beta 5, including the new battery percentage option. Also, the iPhone 14 Pro is rumored to get more expensive, and the 2022 iPad Pro might have a ...
08.05.2022 iPhone 14 always-on details, more App Store ads, iPadOS 16 delayed Benjamin and Zac catch up on Apple’s quarterly earnings results from last week, and bemoan the ongoing expansion of Apple’s ad business. iPadOS 16 will also reportedly be delayed until October for the first time. There are also iOS 16 ...
07.29.2022 iOS 16 beta 4 changes, more Apple Watch Pro info and AR’s uncertain future Benjamin and Zac analyze the new changes in iOS 16 beta 4, and recall some recent positive SharePlay experiences. There’s even more new info on the Apple Watch Pro, and we have doubts about the state of the augmented reality ...
07.22.2022 MacBook Air hands on, Apple TV+ Emmys, Apple Health whitepaper This week, Benjamin and Zac break down Apple’s continued success at getting TV+ awards, and some new Apple Music initiatives. Plus, Zac gets his hands on with the brilliant — completely controversy unencumbered — new MacBook Air. Sponsored by Ladder: ...
07.15.2022 iOS 16 public beta is out, macOS Ventura System Settings, Apple Car details This week, Jony Ive says goodbye to Apple for the second time. Apple releases iOS 16 beta 3 for the second time, and we talk about the rumored bigger Apple Watch for the second time in as many weeks. Benjamin ...
07.08.2022 iCloud Shared Photo Library hands on, iOS 16 beta 3, bigger screen Apple Watch Zac has COVID-19. But Apple has cool stuff to discuss, including hands-on with iCloud Shared Photo Library, Lockdown mode and other changes in iOS 16 beta 3, a bigger Apple Watch screen rumor and TV+ sports rumors continue to swirl. ...
07.01.2022 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro quirks, HomePod rumors, new HomeKit architecture Buyers of the 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro have discovered that the base model’s SSD speeds are slower than the M1 counterpart. Benjamin and Zac weigh in on whether this is a big deal or not. Plus, the story around iPadOS ...
06.24.2022 iOS 16 beta 2 new features and changes, Apple + MLS streaming deal Benjamin and Zac discuss all the features and changes in iOS 16 beta 2, as well as a grab bag of other iOS 16 stuff including a brand new video player. Plus, Apple announced a major sports deal with Major ...

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9to5Mac Happy Hour episodes:

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

iPhone app sideloading, new Mac Pro rumors, iPhone SE 4 cancelled

iOS 16.2 features, HomePods are good, OLED MacBook Air rumors

iCloud Advanced Data Protection, Apple Music Sing, Project Titan faces reality

Elon Musk takes on Apple, Apple Music Replay updates, Mastodon gains steam

iPhone 15 rumors, HomeKit Secure Video, Apple Black Friday

iPhone 14 satellite mode launches, Always-On display changes, MLS Season Pass

New Apple TV hands-on, sports streaming, iOS 16.2 beta

No more new Macs this year, 16-inch iPad rumors, iCloud web app redesign

App Store ads, Apple Music and TV+ price hike, first iOS 16.2 beta

New iPad, iPad Pro and Apple TV announced

Hands on with the Apple Watch Ultra, Ask Apple sessions, TV+ news

AirPods Pro 2 review, Dynamic Island changes, iPhone 14 Plus launches

More iPhone 14 Pro thoughts, Stage Manager changes, October event rumors

9to5Mac Happy Hour 400: Hands-on with the iPhone 14 Pro Dynamic Island, Always-On display and new camera system

iOS 16 and watchOS 9 launch, iPhone 14 reviews, Apple Store ordering woes

iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8, Apple Watch Ultra and new AirPods Pro event

iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 Apple event expectations

iPhone 14 event announced, self-service Mac repairs, iPadOS 16 officially delayed

iOS 16 beta 6, iPhone 14 event date, Stage Manager thoughts

iOS 16 beta 5 new features, iPhone 14 price rise and new iPad Pro rumors

iPhone 14 always-on details, more App Store ads, iPadOS 16 delayed

iOS 16 beta 4 changes, more Apple Watch Pro info and AR’s uncertain future

MacBook Air hands on, Apple TV+ Emmys, Apple Health whitepaper

iOS 16 public beta is out, macOS Ventura System Settings, Apple Car details

iCloud Shared Photo Library hands on, iOS 16 beta 3, bigger screen Apple Watch

13-inch M2 MacBook Pro quirks, HomePod rumors, new HomeKit architecture

iOS 16 beta 2 new features and changes, Apple + MLS streaming deal