This week Benjamin and Zac unpack the HomePod delay a week later, detail the competition going in to the holiday season, discuss expectations and potential challenges for Apple's upcoming smart speaker, fresh iMac Pro rumors including Hey Siri support and much more.

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Hosts:

Benjamin Mayo

Zac Hall

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

Spotify for iPhone X is now available with updated interface

Apple delaying HomePod smart speaker launch until next year

iMac Pro to feature A10 Fusion coprocessor, possibly for always-on ‘Hey Siri’

Apple Watch Thanksgiving Activity Challenge returns this year, run/walk 5K to earn new iMessage sticker

Review: Hunter SimpleConnect ceiling fan is a 2-in-1 HomeKit essential for home automation

HomePod project cancelled & revived several times; was originally three-feet tall; ‘blindsided’ by Amazon – Bloomberg

Sonos rolls out Spotify control with voice using Alexa ahead of delayed HomePod launch

Apple’s holiday ad shows off wireless AirPods and a stunning dance performance in the snow

Review: ecobee4 packs Alexa and Google Home control in a HomeKit thermostat

Best Apple Black Friday Deals: 9.7-inch iPad $249, $250 off MacBooks, iTunes gift cards, more

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This week Benjamin and Zac discuss changes coming to watchOS apps, the launch of GymKit in Australia, changes in iOS 11.2 beta for iPhone X, iPhone rumors for next year including a larger OLED model and a mid-sized LCD update, and anticipation of HomePod and AirPlay 2.

9to5Mac’s Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

New episodes of Happy Hour are available every week. As mentioned, you can download this podcast via iTunes or plug in our RSS feed link into your favorite podcasting app.

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Hosts:

Benjamin Mayo

Zac Hall

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

Apple will require new Apple Watch apps to be native starting next year

Apple releases iOS 11.1.1 for iPhone and iPad with ‘i’ autocorrect fix

GymKit launches today in Australia, automatically sync workout data between Apple Watch and gym equipment

Apple releases third iOS 11.2, watchOS 4.2, tvOS 11.2, and macOS 10.13.2 betas

What’s new in iOS 11.2 beta 3? Hands-on with changes and features [Video]

KGI: Apple adding 6.5-inch OLED and 6.1-inch LCD bezel-less iPhone to lineup in 2018

HomePod: Everything we know about the Apple smart speaker so far

AirPlay 2: Everything we know about Apple’s upgraded wireless audio streaming feature

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This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the Apple Pay Cash beta launching, Face ID and a new design coming to next year’s iPad Pros, and the first few days with iPhone X.

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Hosts:

Benjamin Mayo

Zac Hall

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

Apple Pay Cash now available in beta on iOS 11.2 and watchOS 4.2 [Video]

Report: Redesigned iPad Pros will gain Face ID, debut next year with updated Apple Pencil

First iPhone X pre-orders arrive as sales begin at Apple Stores around the globe [Gallery]

Reports that Apple Stores may have more iPhone X stock than expected for walk-in customers

Apple shares gallery of images celebrating iPhone X launch around the world

iPhone X launch day Apple Store queues drastically different from iPhone 8

Apple releases iPhone X guided tour video to help users with changes and new features

PSA: iOS 11.2 beta not yet available for iPhone X, ships with 11.0.1 [U]

How to view your current battery percentage on iPhone X [Video]

Some users experiencing iPhone X activation failures (updated)

Apple says color and hue shifting, OLED burn-in expected on iPhone X

How to navigate the Home button-less iPhone X using gestures [Video]

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This week Benjamin and Zac discuss initial iPhone X reviews, iOS 11.2 and SiriKit for HomePod, changes to Apple TV 4K in tvOS 11.2, and much more.

9to5Mac’s Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

New episodes of Happy Hour are available every week. As mentioned, you can download this podcast via iTunes or plug in our RSS feed link into your favorite podcasting app.

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Hosts:

Benjamin Mayo

Zac Hall

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

Apple says demand for iPhone X is ‘off the charts’ as device sells out around the world

iPhone X first impressions round-up: ‘good but not perfect’ the view so far [U]

Original iPhone reviewer Steven Levy gets early hands-on with iPhone X

New in-depth videos offer hands-on look at iPhone X unboxing, Face ID set up, and more

iOS 11.2 introduces ‘SiriKit for HomePod’ for limited third-party app support using nearby iPhones or iPads

What’s new in iOS 11.2 beta 1? Hands-on with changes and features [Video]

Apple releases iOS 11.1 with hundreds of new emoji, 3D Touch multitasking fix, more

watchOS 4.1 with Apple Music and Radio streaming for Apple Watch is now available

tvOS 11.1 update for Apple TV (4th-gen) and Apple TV 4K now available

You can now change your Apple ID from a third-party email to an Apple domain

Apple releases first iOS 11.2 and tvOS 11.2 public betas

The iPhone X features a new, exclusive, default ringtone: ‘Reflection’

Watch this 15-minute long iPhone X teardown video while you wait for yours

Apple announces Q4 2017 revenue of $52.6b: 46.7m iPhones, 10.3m iPads, 5.4m Macs, next quarter guidance $84b-$87b

Live blog: Apple’s fiscal year Q4 2017 earnings call

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This week Benjamin and Zac catch up on Apple's recent TV hires and upcoming show plans, reports of Face ID security changes and video hands-on leaks, which iPhone X we plan to pre-order, and a fast-forward to the middle of the night where we discuss how pre-orders went.

9to5Mac’s Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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Hosts:

Benjamin Mayo

Zac Hall

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

Apple hires Channel 4 TV exec as company reportedly plans Apple Store-friendly original video content

Apple adds Amazon Studios alum to its original content team for international role

WSJ: Apple strikes deal with Steven Spielberg for new ‘Amazing Stories’ sci-fi

Bloomberg: Apple lowered Face ID component specifications to make iPhone X easier to produce

KGI: About 3 million iPhone X units will be available for launch, production improving in November

Report: Apple will ship just 20 million iPhone X units in 2017 due to production issues

Apple COO Jeff Williams met with Foxconn CEO today ahead of iPhone X launch

Apple says retail stores will have iPhone X stock at launch, encourages customers to ‘arrive early’

YouTube vlog provides close-up look at iPhone X ahead of launch, from inside Caffè Macs [updated]

Brief hands-on video offers closer look at app switching on iPhone X

iPhone X takes over Apple․com ahead of pre-orders

iPhone X pre-approvals for iPhone Upgrade Program customers now open

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This week Benjamin and Zac discuss current Mac setups including the best desktop and notebook Macs for different tasks, the current state of working from an iPad, Touch Bar thoughts after almost one year with the technology, and much more.

9to5Mac’s Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

New episodes of Happy Hour are available every week. As mentioned, you can download this podcast via iTunes or plug in our RSS feed link into your favorite podcasting app.

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Hosts:

Benjamin Mayo

Zac Hall

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

Tim Cook describes lessons from Steve Jobs, says ‘focus on the dead’ when it comes to heroes [Video]

Hands-on with Apple’s new iPhone X, Face ID, and more [Video]

First look: iPhone X!

Hands on walkthrough: Apple iPhone X!

Selling your MacBook Pro with Touch Bar? Apple recommends this step

Review: Three weeks working from the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar

Review: Can you actually use the new 12-inch MacBook for work?

Apple updates all iMacs with improved displays, Kaby Lake processors, more

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This week Benjamin and Zac talk about the recent iTunes refocus and what could happen next, the latest changes in iOS 11.1 beta 2 including new emoji and 3D Touch gestures, watchOS 4.1 with Radio streaming over LTE and the new Wi-Fi option, potential new dynamic wallpapers on the iPhone X and Face ID coming to new iPads and much more.

9to5Mac’s Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

New episodes of Happy Hour are available every week. As mentioned, you can download this podcast via iTunes or plug in our RSS feed link into your favorite podcasting app.

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Hosts:

Benjamin Mayo

Zac Hall

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

Jony Ive says we ‘sense care’ in good design, Apple will continue to be revolutionary, and more in new interview

Apple still offers an iTunes version with App Store, Ringtones and other features removed in ‘focused’ iTunes 12.7

Hundreds of new emoji coming to iOS 11.1 beta 2 next week [Gallery]

Apple releases iOS 11.1 beta 2 with hundreds of new emoji

What’s new in iOS 11.1 beta 2? A look at new changes and features [Video]

Second watchOS 4.1, macOS 10.13.1, and tvOS 11.1 betas now available

What’s new in watchOS 4.1 beta 2? Hands-on with new changes and features [Video]

iPhone X with new wallpaper shown off in the wild thanks to new video

KGI: iPad Pro upgrade will likely gain Face ID from iPhone X

KGI: All 2018 iPhones to adopt Face ID as Apple abandons Touch ID

A true all-day assistant: The compelling argument for a camera in the Apple Watch

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This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the new Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones, iOS 11.0.2 for iPhone 8 and watchOS 4.0.1 for Apple Watch Series 3, Apple Pay Cash testing, Nike+ Run Club's watchOS app update, running with streaming music on watchOS 4.1, HomeKit updates including Philips Hue and Chamberlain products, the Sonos One event and AirPlay 2 support, HomePod's latest competition, and more.

9to5Mac’s Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

New episodes of Happy Hour are available every week. As mentioned, you can download this podcast via iTunes or plug in our RSS feed link into your favorite podcasting app.

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Hosts:

Benjamin Mayo

Zac Hall

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

Apple releases iOS 11.0.2 for iPhone and iPad, including crackling audio fix for iPhone 8

Apple releases watchOS 4.0.1 w/ fix for LTE connectivity issues on Apple Watch Series 3

Apple Pay Cash may launch in late October after missing iOS 11 / watchOS 4 release

Apple employees testing Apple Pay Cash internally w/ iOS 11.1 as public launch nears

Nike+ Run Club adds Audio Guided Runs, elevation support for Apple Watch-only workouts, more

Philips Hue retroactively adds HomeKit features to tap, dimmer switch and motion sensor

Chamberlain’s MyQ Smart Garage Hub and MyQ Home Bridge bring HomeKit to almost any garage door

Sonos unveils new ‘One’ wireless speaker with Alexa voice control, upcoming AirPlay 2 support

Sonos says AirPlay 2 and Siri control coming next year

Amazon debuts new Echo speakers and $70 4K Fire TV to rival HomePod and Apple TV

Roundup: Google announces Home Mini & Max speakers, new Pixel & Chromebook devices

Jony Ive to discuss ‘the shape of things to come’ at The New Yorker’s Tech Fest

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This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the new Apple TV 4K, macOS High Sierra launching, Apple Watch Series 3 and LTE apps, watchOS 4.1 beta and streaming music, and more.

9to5Mac’s Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Google Play Music, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

New episodes of Happy Hour are available every week. As mentioned, you can download this podcast via iTunes or plug in our RSS feed link into your favorite podcasting app.

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Hosts:

Benjamin Mayo

Zac Hall

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

Hands-on with Apple TV 4K and the new Siri Remote

macOS High Sierra now available to download, featuring APFS, Photos updates, Safari 11, more

Photos in macOS High Sierra now works with these third-party apps for Projects

Shazam watchOS 4 update brings new design, faster performance, and LTE support

Starbucks now lets you reload store cards with Apple Pay on Apple Watch

Apple releases first iOS 11.1, watchOS 4.1, tvOS 11.1, and macOS 10.13.1 developer betas

watchOS 4.1 beta for Apple Watch Series 3 includes Apple Music streaming, new Radio app

Hands-on with watchOS 4.1 beta 1: Music streaming, new Radio app, and LTE music support [Video]

What’s new in iOS 11.1 beta 1? Hands-on with new features and changes [Video]

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This week Benjamin and Zac discuss 9to5Mac's iPhone 8 / 8 Plus and Apple Watch Series 3 reviews, favorite app updates for iOS 11, and best features in iOS 11 / watchOS 4 / tvOS 11.

9to5Mac’s Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Google Play Music, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

New episodes of Happy Hour are available every week. As mentioned, you can download this podcast via iTunes or plug in our RSS feed link into your favorite podcasting app.

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Hosts:

Benjamin Mayo

Zac Hall

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

iPhone 8/Plus Review: With this traditionally beautiful powerhouse, should you really wait for iPhone X?

Review: Apple Watch Series 3 unlocks new potential with LTE, dramatically improved Siri

Apple releases iOS 11 for iPhone and iPad, here’s everything new

watchOS 4 update for Apple Watch is now available, here’s everything new

tvOS 11 update for Apple TV is now available, here’s everything new

Things 3.2 adds direct Siri integration on iOS 11 and watchOS 4, iPad drag and drop

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