October 16, 2025

New M5 chip product launches, live Vision Pro basketball, Apple TV name change

1 hour 10 minutes

Benjamin and Chance react to the new M5 iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro launches. Apple also kills off Clips app and teases live immersive NBA content, and announces a controversial name change for the Apple TV streaming service.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin gets more excited about the upcoming Apple smart display based off some details from Mark Gurman. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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Chance Miller

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Apple unveils M5 chip, the next generation of Apple silicon

Apple launches new iPad Pro with M5 chip, C1X modem

Apple unveils new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by M5 chip

Apple Vision Pro gets the new M5 chip, Dual Knit Band, more

Apple Vision Pro: PlayStation VR2 Sense controller in November, Logitech Muse and standalone Dual Knit Band available to order

Apple Vision Pro to feature live immersive Lakers games

RIP Clips: Apple abandons its quirky short-form video app

Apple has already begun work on an H3 chip and next-generation AirPods: report

Apple TV+ rebranded as just 'Apple TV'

Apple smart home hub reportedly marks shift in how new products are built as price target emerges

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October 16, 2025

New M5 chip product launches, live Vision Pro basketball, Apple TV name change

1 hour 10 minutes

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin gets more excited about the upcoming Apple smart display based off some details from Mark Gurman. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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.

Sponsored by Material Security: Material Security is transforming how companies protect their most critical cloud assets. Learn more and see how it works at material.security.

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

Subscribe, Rate, and Review

Apple Podcasts