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August 13Future Apple wearables, iOS 27 beta 5, iPhone 20 details
Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 27 beta 5, as Apple reportedly takes a fresh look at fitness wearables, details about the glassy iPhone 20, Friday Night Baseball on Vision Pro and more rumors about Apple TV sports rights — this time, golf.
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Here’s what’s new with iOS 27 beta 5
iOS 27 beta 5 adds option to upgrade iCloud+ subscription for more AI
iOS 27 beta 5 adds new app icons for Siri, Safari, and more
Apple is working on a way to authenticate that a photo came from an iPhone camera
iOS 27 beta 5 lets you make Liquid Glass more transparent than ever
The new iOS 27 beta further expands Siri voice customization options
Apple considers round screens and more radical designs for future Apple Watch revamp
Apple’s 20th-anniversary iPhone redesign reportedly remains on track
This scrapped Apple Upgrade feature would've made setup much more seamless
Apple TV eyes US rights to The Open golf championship
Apple Vision Pro to stream live MLB games in Immersive Video
Apple TV just added a bunch of classic movies to stream for free
54 min
August 06Apple earnings, universal clipboard interoperability, iPhone event chatter
Benjamin and Chance return for another episode recapping the week in Apple news, including the interesting details of Apple’s most recent earnings calls, the last of the Tim Cook era. Also, Apple complies with Microsoft’s Interoperability request for universal clipboard support on Windows, and John Ternus recruits an employee out of retirement to help lead his new company regime.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance is battling with HomeKit reliability woes, and ponders whether Benjamin's messaging habits. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Apple reports Q3 2026 earnings: $109.4 billion in revenue, up 16%
Apple stock opens down roughly 10% following mixed Q3 2026 results
App Store regulatory changes are beginning to affect Apples Services growth
Siri AI may require a paid subscription for heavy users
Apple plans to open iPhone clipboard access to Windows PCs
John Ternus recruits key Apple hardware VP out of retirement ahead of CEO transition
Apple caps security bug reports amid surge in AI-generated findings
Apple just revealed a clue about its September iPhone event date
iPhone 18 Pro event date: Six years of Apple announcements
Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a smash hit; delayed pre-orders, 3x demand
58 min
July 30Apple Upgrade program launches, foldable iPhone hype, Apple smart glasses release date
Benjamin and Chance break down all the details about Apple’s newly-launched Upgrade Program, while Chance gets frustrated with some of the edge-cases of Siri AI. The Apple smart glasses are now rumored for a WWDC 2027 debut, and the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 builds hype for the upcoming iPhone Fold.
And in Happy Hour Plus, we review how our 2026 annual predictions are faring so far. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Apple Upgrade leasing program launches for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch
Apple shuts down iPhone Upgrade Program, here's what's next
Apple Upgrade: Here’s the monthly subscription cost for every product
Apple's AI glasses to be unveiled at WWDC27: report
Apple has three new smart home products 'nearly ready to launch,' per report
Galaxy Z Fold 8 hands-on: This redesign proves Google was right the first time [Video]
Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Fold 8 Ultra – It's a tough call [Gallery]
Tim Cook and John Ternus with the cast of Ted Lasso
57 min
July 23iPhone leasing, Apple Music price increase, iOS 27 beta 4
Benjamin and Chance talk about the last week in Apple News, including the rumored new ‘Apple Upgrade’ leasing program, Apple Music price hike, iOS 27 beta 4 changes, an OLED screen roadmap for future Macs and iPads, and next-gen Apple Pencils with replaceable batteries.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Apple and Ford announce a new partnership to bring Apple Music directly into the car infotainment system. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Apple debuting new ‘Apple Upgrade’ leasing program next week, per report
The reported Apple Upgrade program raises a very big concern
Apple winding down iPhone Upgrade Program: report
Apple raises prices for Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions
Apple Music pokes fun at latest Spotify price increase
Here’s what’s new with iOS 27 beta 4
iOS 27 beta 4 adds a useful Apple TV app feature, here's how it works
iOS 27 beta 4 mentions new iPhone model with multi-battery feature
iOS 26.6: New features, release date, more
M7 Ultra to potentially feature up to 1.5TB of RAM, finally matching 2019 Mac Pro: report
Report: Apple targets October launch for OLED iPad mini
Leaker says iPad mini will keep 60Hz display despite OLED upgrade
Apple's huge Mac roadmap revealed in new report
Apple developing new Apple Pencil models for release next year, possibly with replaceable batteries
Apple Watch among wearables exempted from EU user-replaceable battery rules
Apple Maps to power navigation experience for Ford UEV Platform - Apple
Ford Will Use Apple Software in New Self-Driving System - The New York Times
53 min
July 16iOS 27 public betas are out, Siri AI hands on, and Apple sues OpenAI
Benjamin and Chance talk about their latest experiences with iOS 27 and Siri AI, with Apple releasing the public betas this week so anyone in the whole world can give the new software a go. The company also sued OpenAI this week in a high-profile case over alleged trade secrets theft. And, as is tradition, the Apple Store Back to School offer underwhelms.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Mayo gets a new work laptop which complicates his future Mac buying decisions. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Apple Store launches 2026 Back to School offer: get up to $150 gift card with Mac or iPad purchase
iOS 27 public beta is here with Siri AI, iPhone speed upgrades, and more
macOS 27 public beta now available, here’s how to install it
AirPods just got a long-requested feature in new public beta
Apple sues OpenAI, accuses ex-employees of stealing trade secrets
OpenAI’s first device will be a portable speaker with a camera and other sensors
OpenAI responds to Apple’s trade secret theft lawsuit
OpenAI says it has seen no evidence supporting Apple’s trade secret theft claims
1 hr 8 min
July 09iOS 27 beta 3 changes, Siri AI on Apple Watch, macOS Golden Gate features
Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 27 beta 3, and Mayo’s first experience with Siri AI on Apple Watch. Also, we dive in to the details of what’s new in macOS Golden Gate, Apple tries to lobby to use Chinese memory components, signs a new deal with Broadcom, and likely supply constraints for the iPhone Fold.
And in Happy Hour Plus, with Apple TV scoring a record number of Emmy nominations, we talk about what we’ve been watching recently across TV and film. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Here's what's new with iOS 27 beta 3
watchOS 27 beta 3 includes upgraded Siri AI experience and dedicated Siri app
iOS 27 beta 3 lets users fine-tune how Siri sounds
I'm disappointed Apple will charge for AI camera features in the Home app
Siri AI can pull info from third-party apps in the latest developer beta
macOS 27 Golden Gate adds these new wallpapers and screen savers to your Mac
Apple announces its largest US manufacturing investment, with Broadcom
Apple testing DRAM chips from banned Chinese memory supplier
Safari didn't have to go this hard in macOS 27
Apple asks Trump admin to approve Chinese RAM after product price increases
Apple ‘in negotiations’ with two banned Chinese RAM firms after price increases
Report: iPhone Ultra to have incredibly limited availability at launch, may ship slightly later
No delay to iPhone Ultra, says supply-chain report
New iPhone Ultra report has new pricing and release timing info
Emmy Awards 2026: Apple TV just landed a record 89 nominations
59 min
July 02M7 chip coming sooner than expected, visionOS 27 features, Ask9to5Mac
Benjamin and Chance react to the news from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman that Apple is accelerating the roadmap for the M7 series of Apple Silicon chips, somewhat at the expense of the as-yet-unreleased M6 line. Also, we break down what’s new in visionOS 27 and do some summer Ask9to5Mac questions.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance pick their favorite grab-bag features from the iOS 27 WWDC cloud side. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Apple will skip M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, new report says
Apple’s touchscreen MacBook to use M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, not M6: report
OS - visionOS 27
OS - macOS 27 Golden Gate
Here’s everything new in iOS 27 and more, per Apple’s keynote list
55 min
June 25iOS 27 beta 2, Apple price increases, Apple Watch OS support
Benjamin and Chance react to the shocking price increases across Mac, iPad, and more, as well as break down all the latest changes in iOS 27 beta 2. Also, how fair is it that watchOS 27 cuts off so many models of Apple Watch, while iOS 27 is available for every iPhone that runs iOS 26.
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Apple announces significant price increases for MacBooks, iPads, more
Apple is 'working tirelessly' to find solutions to component shortage as it hikes prices across Mac, iPad and more
Here's what's new with iOS 27 beta 2
iOS 27 beta 2 includes Write with Siri, the new version of Apple Intelligence writing tools
iOS 27 makes it easier to update your Apple TV software
Top watchOS 27 features that will enhance your Apple Watch
watchOS 27 drops support for five Apple Watch models, here's why
John Ternus set to re-establish importance of Apple's design team when he takes over as CEO: report
53 min
June 18Apple warns price increases are coming, new Siri continues to impress, more iOS 27 features
This week, Benjamin and Chance discuss the implications of Tim Cook’s reveal to the Wall Street Journal that Apple cannot mitigate the skyrocketing price of memory no longer, and consumers will soon see Apple’s device prices go up. Also, we have another week of impressive hands-on with Siri AI, and we continue to dive through a grab-bag of other iOS 27 features.
And in Happy Hour Plus, we discuss the potential market reception to the iPhone Air 2, expected to debut six months later than the iPhone 18 Pro. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Apple confirms price increases are coming to its products due to RAM shortage
Apple releasing 20th anniversary iPhone, AirPods with cameras next year: report
macOS 27 brings three key upgrades to iPhone Mirroring
macOS 27 will let you resize the iPhone Mirroring window
Apple leaks foldable iPhone references in iOS 27 beta
iOS 27 makes Low Power Mode better on your iPhone
iPhone Air 2 coming next year with two key upgrades: report
1 hr 1 min
June 11WWDC 2026 recap, iOS 27, new Siri and more officially announced
It’s the bumper annual WWDC episode! Benjamin and Chance give their first impressions of all the announcements from WWDC 2026, including the new Siri AI and overhauled Apple Intelligence initiatives, as well as the platform features in iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and more.
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Apple unveils next generation of Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, and more
Apple Intelligence brings powerful AI capabilities into everyday experiences
Apple introduces Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant
Apple unveils innovative features and intelligence experiences across services
Apple previews new child safety features
Due to DMA, Siri AI delayed in EU for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27
1 hr 53 min