9to5Mac Happy Hour

9to5Mac Happy Hour episodes:

• 04.17.2024

  iOS 17.5 beta 2, M4 Mac schedule, Humane Pin reviews

  Benjamin and Chance discuss the latest in Apple news, including Web Distribution for EU users launching in iOS 17.5 beta 2, we get our first sense of the M4 Mac release scheduled and the company opens up its third-party repair...

  
• 04.11.2024

  iOS 18 rumors, game emulators in the App Store, Vision Pro camera access

  Benjamin and Chance delve into the latest rounds of iOS 18 rumors, including a curious discovery of a new ‘Safari browser assistant’ in development. Apple has also changed the rules surrounding game emulators in the App Store, with somewhat unclear...

  
• 04.04.2024

  Apple home robots, Spatial Personas on Vision Pro, iOS 17.5 beta

  Benjamin and Chance discuss the bizarre idea that Apple is interested in making a humanoid robot to help with household chores, as its “next big thing”. Also, Apple launches the first ever sports ‘film’ shot in Immersive Video, and releases...

  
• 03.28.2024

  WWDC 2024 announced, DOJ sues Apple

  Benjamin and Chance go deep on the Department of Justice vs. Apple suit, in which the DOJ alleges Apple’s iPhone monopoly is illegally maintained. In happier news, Apple announced the dates for WWDC 2024 where we expect to see major...

  
• 03.21.2024

  Apple turns to Google for iOS 18 AI features, new AirPods with noise canceling, anti-reflective iPad screens

  Benjamin and Chance react to the news that Apple is partnering with Google to use their Gemini models to power some AI features coming in iOS 18. Also, there’s more details about the two new AirPods models set to debut...

  
• 03.14.2024

  Apple’s latest DMA changes, new iPad Pro details, Apple AI ads platform

  Benjamin and Chance analyze the latest round of Apple’s changes to appease the EU, get hyped for the impending 2024 iPad Pro features, and news that Apple is testing an AI platform for advertising. Apple Arcade is the topic in Happy...

  
• 03.07.2024

  M3 MacBook Air, iOS 17.4 released, Apple TV+ content catalog

  Benjamin and Chance analyze what’s new in the just-announced M3 MacBook Air and praise the MacBook Air lineup as it stands today, iOS 17.4 brings a whole host of changes to comply with the EU Digital Markets Act, and Apple...

  
• 02.29.2024

  Apple Car canceled, iOS 18 design changes, AirPods with cameras

  Benjamin and Chance react to the shock news of the cancellation of the long-gestating Apple Car project, and Mark Gurman details some of the future wearables Apple is pondering including smart glasses, rings, and AirPods earbuds with integrated cameras. We...

  
• 02.22.2024

  Apple AI coming to Spotlight search, new Sports app, iPhone 15 battery re-rated

  The Apple news cycle continues apace this week, with the company launching a brand new app, Sports, for sports scores. The iPhone 15 battery is now rated for twice as many charge cycles, along with a redesigned Battery UI in...

  
• 02.16.2024

  HomePod with a screen leaks, foldable iPhone rumors, visionOS 1.1 features

  Benjamin and Chance discuss the tantalizing references to a HomePod with some kind of screen found in iOS 17.4 beta 3, the App Store Review process has an embarrassing week, and The Information reports Apple is still working on foldable...

  
• 02.08.2024

  The one-week hands on review of Apple Vision Pro

  Chance has had his Apple Vision Pro for about one week, and we all have a lot of thoughts about Apple’s brand new platform. A truly new Apple product doesn’t come along very often, and this is a particularly special...

  
• 02.01.2024

  EU App Store sideloading and commission changes, Vision Pro reviews, iOS 17.4 features

  Benjamin and Chance deep dive into all the App Store changes announced in response to the EU Digital Markets Act, and debate whether anyone is incentivized to make the leap. Also, the first Apple Vision Pro reviews have dropped ahead...

  
• 01.25.2024

  iPhone 16 rumors, revised Apple Car expectations, and Apple’s unflinching 27% cut

  Benjamin and Chance talk about all the latest Apple news from this week, including some new iPhone 16 rumors on tech specs and capabilities of the new Capture Button, incentives for artists to produce Spatial Audio music, and the latest...

  
• 01.20.2024

  Apple Vision Pro specs, preorders, and more hands-on experiences

  Chance talks about his second time going hands-on with the Apple Vision Pro, including trying the newly announced Disney+ experiences. We also discuss the preorder process, and the newly released tech specs and accessories for Apple’s upcoming headset. There’s also...

  
• 01.11.2024

  Vision Pro launch details, iPhone camera upgrades, AirTag 2 rumors

  Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s announcement of Vision Pro pre-orders and launch dates, and dive into what we still don’t know. Also, Ming-Chi Kuo has some details on future iPhone camera upgrades, Apple’s anti-trust concerns continue, and the latest Apple...

  
• 01.04.2024

  Vision Pro launch nears, CarPlay roadtrip, Apple AI deals

  Benjamin and Chance are back from the holidays. Chance retells his experience using CarPlay and EV routing in Apple Maps, the Apple Watch is (temporarily?) back on shelves, Apple is reportedly in talks with news publishers about licensing content for...

  
• 12.28.2023

  2023 Apple year in review: iPhone 15, 15-inch MacBook Air, Vision Pro unveiling, and more

  Benjamin and Chance look back on the year in Apple news, assessing the state of the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the rest of Apple’s product lineup in light of the 2023 releases, and what is rumored to come in 2024.  Sponsored...

  
• 12.21.2023

  Apple Watch sales ban, next-gen CarPlay previewed, Ask9to5Mac

  Benjamin and Chance discuss the wild situation of the Apple Watch sales ban in the US as part of an ongoing patent dispute with Masimo over blood oxygen sensor patents. Also, Apple has finally shared details of the first vehicles...

  
• 12.14.2023

  iOS 17.2 released, Stolen Device Protection, Beeper blocked

  iOS 17.2 is finally here, and Benjamin and Chance break down all the new features. iOS 17.3 introduces new opt-in measures to protect against shoulder surfing thieves. Also, Apple blocks Beeper Mini, launches a USB-C case for AirPods Pro 2,...

  
• 12.07.2023

  M3 MacBook Air coming early 2024, Beeper brings iMessage to Android, iOS 17.2 beta features

  iOS 17.2 beta release candidate is here with a few surprise changes in store, while Apple formally retires the iTunes TV Shows and Movies apps in tvOS. An impressive new app called Beeper brings iMessage to Android in the right...

  
• 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 the...

  
• 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 for FREE breakfast...

  
• 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 by...

  
• 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...