May 28, 2025

Apple OS redesigns, Apple Watch sales decline, smart glasses plans advance

1 hour 8 minutes

Benjamin and Chance talk about everything Apple in the run-up to WWDC, including news that watchOS and tvOS should also expect major design changes this cycle. Also, Chance used his phone as his ID at the airport, Apple’s smart glasses plans advance and Apple Watch sales are reportedly struggling.

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Chance Miller

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Benjamin Mayo

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Apple needs to step on the gas for better EV support in CarPlay

Apple Watch and Apple TV operating systems to receive major design changes at WWDC alongside iOS 19

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May 28, 2025

Apple OS redesigns, Apple Watch sales decline, smart glasses plans advance

1 hour 8 minutes

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance share their favorite spring TV picks. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

Sponsored by Quince: For the dad who deserves better than basic—Quince has you covered. For free shipping and 365-day returns, go to quince.com/happyhour.

Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour.

Hosts

Chance Miller

@chancemiller.me on Bluesky

@[email protected]

@ChanceHMiller on Instagram

@ChanceHMiller on Threads

Benjamin Mayo

@bzamayo on Twitter

@[email protected]

@bzamayo on Threads

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