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Benjamin and Chance get hyped for next week’s awe-dropping event with a breakdown of what we expect, and some intriguing hanging questions. In other news, the Google search deal escapes the jaws of antitrust unscathed, and we have more details about the upcoming Siri revamp. And in Happy Hour Plus, they discuss the Google Pixel’s 100x zoom features and debate the merits of AI usage in cameras. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Caldera LabCalderaLab.com/HAPPYHOURSponsored by 1Password: $20 off 1Password Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@chancehmiller@mastodon.social@ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter@bzamayo@mastodon.social@bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Mastodon Links Sigmund’s Coldplay post Neil’s Coldplay postiPhone 17 Pro Clear Case may feature redesign and possibly tinted optionsiPhone 17 Pro: Apple's rumored not-so-clear case design shown in videoNew iPhone 17 accessory from Apple leaked ahead of eventApple’s deals with Google largely unaffected in antitrust case rulingGoogle closer to powering new Siri and Apple’s AI search tool as Perplexity fadesThe big iPhone 17 Air question: will Apple's new design phone carry a premium price tag?Rumor: iPhone 17 Pro to feature better thermals for improved battery life, display brightness, moreApple Watch Series 11: Three new features coming next monthApple Watch Ultra 3 could remedy this current ‘Ultra’ discrepancy

Benjamin and Chance prepare to have their jaw dropped in the run up to the September 9 Apple event where we expect to see iPhone 17, Apple Watch Series 11 and maybe AirPods Pro 3. There’s an interesting report on Apple’s strategic calculus when it comes to acquiring other companies, and Gemini might become the brain of Siri. Also, Apple TV+ ups its monthly price by a hefty 30%. And in Happy Hour Plus, we reflect on the last fifteen years of Apple event slogans, and whether there’s a trend of decline. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhourSponsored by Squaresquare.com/go/happyhourSponsored by HelloFreshHelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@chancehmiller@mastodon.social@ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter@bzamayo@mastodon.social@bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Mastodon Links Apple officially announces iPhone 17 eventApple considers Google Gemini to power next-gen Siri, internal AI ‘bake-off’ underwayApple still debating Mistral and Perplexity M&A amid looming Google Search shakeupEddy Cue wanted Apple to acquire two big companies, but Tim Cook said noIs the Camera Control button one of the biggest iPhone flops?Apple planning simplified version of the Camera Control for iPhone 18AirPods Pro 3 just got the launch update we were all hoping for: reportRumor: AirPods Pro 3 design will borrow two changes from AirPods 4Apple TV+ subscription price increasing to $12.99 per month from today

Benjamin and Chance discuss the supposed new ‘TechWoven’ cases coming from Apple for the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple reportedly exits the MLB streaming partnership, and iOS 26 beta 7 shows we are close to launch on Apple’s next bumper product cycle. Also, they tackle some listener questions in another installment of Ask9to5Mac. And in Happy Hour Plus, after Chance already beat Benjamin on the annual predictions made in January, the pair craft up another three picks for the rest of 2025. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by BMX: Sponsored by Caldera LabCalderaLab.com/HAPPYHOURSponsored by Constant Contactconstantcontact.comSponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhour Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@chancehmiller@mastodon.social@ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter@bzamayo@mastodon.social@bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Mastodon Links iPhone 17 Pro case has surprising name after FineWoven mess, box hints at new Apple accessoryiPhone 17 Pro case line may have new leather alternative after flawed FineWovenApple TV+ among ‘final contenders’ for MLB Sunday Night Baseball, playoff gamesReport: Apple strikes out of baseball coverage on Apple TV+, Friday Night Baseball to endiOS 26 beta 7 now availableNew iOS 26 and watchOS 26 betas include redesigned Blood Oxygen feature in the USEverything new in iOS 26 beta 7iOS 26 beta 7 adds toggle for new battery notificationsApple Watch regains edge in one key wayNext year’s Apple Watch could add Touch ID, per leaked codeApple’s first Mac with 5G cellular might be coming sooner than we thoughtLeak reveals new Studio Display might have surprisingly powerful chipIs the Camera Control button one of the biggest iPhone flops?Spotify copies Apple Music's AutoMix feature before iOS 26 even ships

Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise announcement that the Apple Watch Blood Oxygen feature is coming back for US users, via a phone relay workaround. Also, Apple released the latest beta of iOS 26, featuring some fun new animations and even more Liquid Glass refinements. Plus, there’s more speculation about the low-cost MacBook and more details about Apple’s future ventures into home robotics. And in Happy Hour Plus, we catch up on some recent TV shows and movies we enjoyed this summer. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhourSponsored by Squaresquare.com/go/happyhourSponsored by HelloFreshHelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@chancehmiller@mastodon.social@ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter@bzamayo@mastodon.social@bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Mastodon Links Apple launching ‘redesigned Blood Oxygen feature’ on Apple Watch in the U.S. todayEverything new in iOS 26 beta 6iOS 26 beta 6 makes iPhone apps launch so much fasteriOS 26 beta 6 adds six brand new iPhone ringtones, listen hereLiquid Glass gets more changes in iOS 26 beta 6, here’s what’s newThe new Preview app has a fun interactive Liquid Glass easter eggiOS 26 beta hints at upcoming AirPods live translation gestureFaster animations on iOS 26 makes even older iPhones feel like newThe redundant iTunes Movies and TV Shows apps can now be hidden from the Apple TV Home ScreenA new Apple TV 4K is coming soon: will it support Apple Intelligence?Low-cost MacBook production starting soonSiri could get Finder-inspired new visual appearance next year, per reportReport: Apple planning ecosystem of home security devices to compete with Ring and Nest

Benjamin and Chance talk about the week’s Apple news including all the changes in iOS 26 beta 5, in which Apple inexplicably doubled down on the inverted scroll direction in the Camera app. Also, iPhone 17 case leaks suggest Apple will be adding lanyard holes to its silicon cases for the first time, and Tim Cook presents an AI strategy pep talk to employees and investors. And in Happy Hour Plus, they discuss the uncertain future of the default search deal between Apple and Google. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by 1Password: $20 off 1PasswordSponsored by Caldera LabCalderaLab.com/HAPPYHOURSponsored by Oracleoracle.com/HAPPYHOUR Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@chancehmiller@mastodon.social@ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter@bzamayo@mastodon.social@bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Mastodon Links Everything new in iOS 26 beta 5The Absolutely Insane Camera Swipe Direction In iOS 26macOS Tahoe 26 beta 5 retires the old Macintosh HD iconiPhone 17, here are the new Liquid Silicone cases - MajinBu OfficialWindow Follow Mode | Apple Developer DocumentationTim Cook holds company-wide meeting to address Apple’s AI woesApple CEO Tim Cook Tells Staff AI Is ‘Ours to Grab’ in Pep TalkApple ‘very open’ to AI acquisitions to speed up its roadmapTim Cook: Apple is ‘significantly growing’ AI spend, M&A could accelerate roadmapThis is Tim: Complete transcript of Apple’s Q3 2025 financial call – Six ColorsApple now looking to rival ChatGPT with a new in-house 'Answers' team: report

Benjamin and Chance analyze the new iOS 26 icon set, as well as respond to some public beta feedback Chance has received from his family. Also, a test iPhone 17 prototype was seemingly caught on camera on the streets of San Francisco. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance has finally updated to watchOS 26 beta, and the pair discuss the surprising utility of the new wrist flick gesture. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Private Internet Accesspiavpn.com/9to5MacSponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhourSponsored by IDEO Uideou.com/happyhour Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@chancehmiller@mastodon.social@ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter@bzamayo@mastodon.social@bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Mastodon Links Mayo’s Feedback responseiOS 26 public beta now available with new design and moreiOS 18 vs iOS 26 compared: Here’s all the new app icons coming to your iPhone home screenDid someone just get caught using the iPhone 17 Pro in the wild?Rumor: iPhone 17 Pro could have three unexpected camera upgradesNew iPhone 17 Pro video shows full color lineup with dummy models

Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 26 beta 4, the strangely good deal that is the new AppleCare One package, and a surprising rumored detail about the upcoming M5 iPad Pro. And in Happy Hour Plus, the duo discuss the recent exodus from the AI group as motivation to work on Apple AI research wavers. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhourSponsored by Caldera LabCalderaLab.com/HAPPYHOURSponsored by Constant Contactconstantcontact.com Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@chancehmiller@mastodon.social@ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter@bzamayo@mastodon.social@bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Mastodon Links iOS 26 beta 4 changesiOS 26 beta 4 adds more ‘liquid’ back to Liquid Glass designBeta 2 vs Beta 3 vs Beta 4 comparisonHere's what Apple Intelligence summarized news notifications look like on iOS 26iOS 26 beta 4 re-enables Apple Intelligence notification summaries for news appsApple announces AppleCare One multi-device bundle with simplified pricingApple now gives you four years to add AppleCare+ coverage to iPhone and moreAppleCare+ Theft and Loss coverage no longer limited to iPhoneApple now allows app developers to show retention offers when users try to cancel a subscriptionReport: M5 iPad Pro to have dual front-facing camerasApple submits bid for rights to MLB Sunday Night BaseballApple almost open-sourced its AI models, here’s why it didn’t: report

Benjamin and Chance react to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman report on what Apple is planning to ship over the course of the next twelve months, as well as the details of a near-term refresh for the Vision Pro including a more comfortable strap. Apple launches a new Emoji puzzle in News+, AirPods marketshare is revealed in a new study, and Apple sweeps the Emmy nominations. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance talk more about the recent controversies surrounding Liquid Glass. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by 1Password: $20 off 1Passwordpasskey featureSponsored by HelloFreshHelloFresh.com/happyhour10fmSponsored by Squaresquare.com/go/happyhourSponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhour Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@chancehmiller@mastodon.social@ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter@bzamayo@mastodon.social@bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Mastodon Links Gallery: Tim Cook and Eddy Cue attend Sun Valley 'summer camp for billionaires'Apple Vision Pro 2 with more comfortable strap and upgraded chip is coming later this yearA cheaper Apple Vision is still a few years awayApple planning new Mac external display, MacBooks, iPads, and more for early 2026You can bring back Launchpad in macOS 26, but you shouldn'tApple News+ launches clever new ‘Emoji Game’ for iOS 18.4 and laterEmmys 2025: Apple TV+ lands nominations in all major categoriesWith 81 total Emmy nominations, how did each Apple TV+ title do?Market with Apple TVApple News+ launches clever new ‘Emoji Game’ for iOS 18.4 and laterCIRP: AirPods regain market share, but overall growth stallsMayo’s Threads post on watchOS 26

Benjamin and Chance discuss the Liquid Glass design changes that came as part of iOS 26 beta 3, debate whether it looks better, and whether it retains the spirit of what Apple presented in June. There’s also a handful of other interesting changes in these latest betas for iPad, Watch and Mac. Plus, Apple formally appeals the EU on anti-steering requirements, and Jeff Williams announces his retirement in the latest significant shakeup of the Apple leadership team. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin discusses the report that Apple has submitted an official bid in the rights negotiations for streaming F1 in the US. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by HelloFreshHelloFresh.com/happyhour10fmSponsored by Roborock: Sponsored by Mint Mobilemintmobile.com/happyhourSponsored by Oracleoracle.com/HAPPYHOUR Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@chancehmiller@mastodon.social@ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter@bzamayo@mastodon.social@bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Mastodon Links Aqara G410Steve Troughton-Smith on MastodonApple formally appeals €500 million DMA fine in the EUiOS 26 beta 3 changesLiquid Glass in iOS 26 beta 3 less dramatic as Apple optimizes redesign for usabilityMatt Birchler: Liquid glass, now with frosted tipsMayo’s Music app examplemacOS 26 beta 3 features a new 'Tahoe Day' aerial screen saverApple COO Jeff Williams stepping down later this monthApple design team to start reporting directly to Tim Cook later this yearReport: Apple in active negotiations for Formula 1 streaming rights in the US

Benjamin and Chance discuss the intriguing rumor from Ming-Chi Kuo that Apple is readying a new cheaper MacBook Air powered by an A18 Pro CPU. Also, Apple befuddles everyone with a new byzantine set of App Store rules in the EU, and Apple seems open to powering AI Siri using third-party models. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance walks through some tech updates after another big move. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Caldera LabCalderaLab.com/HAPPYHOURSponsored by Squaresquare.com/go/happyhourSponsored by 1Password:1password.com/happyhour Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@chancehmiller@mastodon.social@ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter@bzamayo@mastodon.social@bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Mastodon Links Kuo: Apple to release cheaper MacBook powered by iPhone processorFirst reference to MacBook with A18 Pro discovered in Apple codeApple announces sweeping App Store changes in the EUApple Music launching Replay All Time, revealing your most streamed music everApple might ditch internal AI efforts for Siri revampReport: Apple held internal talks about acquiring Perplexity

Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 26 beta 2 and macOS Tahoe beta 2, try out all the new features in watchOS 26 for the first time, and talk about why availability of Apple features and services can be so splintered. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin saw the F1 film in IMAX, and en route observed some horror stories of how people actually use their phones in the real world. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by IDEO Uideou.com/happyhourSponsored by Backblaze:9to5HHSponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhourSponsored by HelloFreshHelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@chancehmiller@mastodon.social@ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter@bzamayo@mastodon.social@bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Mastodon Links Magic Rays of LightThe Talk ShowApple Sports app redesigned with new personalized sections, adds tennis scores just in time for WimbledonEverything new in iOS 26 beta 2iOS 26 beta 2 provides first possible confirmation of iPhone 17 Air resolutionmacOS Tahoe 26 beta 2 changes Finder iconmacOS Tahoe 26 beta 2 includes toggle to restore menu bar backgroundCamera Remote hint on watchOS 26F1 Marks Apple's Acceleration into a New Era of Entertainment

Benjamin and Chance catch up on all the stuff they didn’t get time to cover, still reeling in the haze of the WWDC hangover, discussing a bunch of cool new things across iOS, watchOS, and visionOS. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance go hands-on with all the new CarPlay changes in iOS 26. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Backblaze:9to5HHSponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhourSponsored by Constant Contactconstantcontact.comSponsored by Caldera LabCalderaLab.com/HAPPYHOUR Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@chancehmiller@mastodon.social@ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter@bzamayo@mastodon.social@bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Mastodon Links Video: Here's a first look at using Apple Vision Pro with PlayStation VR controllersiOS 26 makes Apple Music Replay fully native inside the appiOS 26 adds incredible new AutoMix feature to Apple MusicApple will let third party music apps show animated artwork on the iPhone lock screen, not just Apple MusiciOS 26 beta reveals there's another Apple app that will work via satelliteiOS 26 tells you how long it will take for your iPhone battery to finish chargingApple’s killer one-time code autofill feature gets even better in iOS 26watchOS 26 update removes five faces from Apple WatchwatchOS 26: More Apple Watch faces using Series 10’s upgraded displayVision Pro's first third-party Apple Immersive Video brings MotoGP racing via BlackmagicSpoiler: The Beard Is Still a ProblemCarPlay in iOS 26 adds new 'Smart Display Zoom' feature [Gallery]CarPlay in iOS 26 enables AirPlay 'video in the car' feature for apps

Benjamin and Chance are back with another bumper WWDC installment, featuring our thoughts on everything Apple announced during its 2025 keynote. From new features in iOS 26 to the sweeping redesign of Liquid Glass, we give our first reactions of all the changes in the new operating systems. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance talks more about his experience on the ground at Apple Park. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by iMazingTry it nowSponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhourSponsored by Squaresquare.com/go/happyhourSponsored by HelloFreshHelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@chancehmiller@mastodon.social@ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter@bzamayo@mastodon.social@bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Mastodon Links WWDC 2025 News Hub: iOS 26 is here - 9to5Mac

Benjamin and Chance get hyped for WWDC 2025 with coverage of all the last-minute news, as well as the state of the rumor mill in the run-up to Apple’s big software show. There’s talk of a new Gaming app, a major change to Apple’s OS version numbering, and much more to discuss ahead of next week’s event. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin tries to convince Chance to use his Vision Pro on the plane. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Insta360store.insta360.comSponsored by Storyworthstoryworth.com/9TO5MACSponsored by Oracleoracle.com/HAPPYHOUR Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@chancehmiller@mastodon.social@ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter@bzamayo@mastodon.social@bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Mastodon Links Peter on MastodonApple rejected Elon Musk’s satellite offer, now its plans are in jeopardy: reportEpic Games: Apple’s attempt to pause App Store antitrust order failsApple’s App Store still in violation of DMA, has 30 days to complyReport: iOS 19 to include new app dedicated to gamingApple working on new App Store-like app dedicated to gamesApple acquires videogame studio behind hit Arcade title Sneaky SasquatchiOS 26 is coming next month, not iOS 19Apple reportedly naming macOS 26 after California's Lake Tahoe to signify redesignExclusive: iOS 26 to bring new features for Messages, CarPlay, and moreExclusive: AirPods to get camera control, sleep detection, new gestures

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. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance share their favorite spring TV picks. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Quincequince.com/happyhourSponsored by NordLayerhappyhour-10nordlayer.com/happyhourSponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhourSponsored by Bitwarden: Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@chancehmiller@mastodon.social@ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter@bzamayo@mastodon.social@bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Mastodon Links Apple needs to step on the gas for better EV support in CarPlayApple Watch and Apple TV operating systems to receive major design changes at WWDC alongside iOS 19Apple reportedly planning to introduce Meta Ray-Ban style smart glasses around 2027Apple's AI glasses are coming sooner than we thoughtApple Music launches Sound Therapy, a new ‘audio wellness’ featureApple Watch in significant global decline for two years nowHacksVeepSurvivor (American TV series)Your Friends & NeighborsThe StudioThe Last of UsThe Pitt

WWDC invites have gone out, and Chance will be there in person. The pair discuss the narrative of indifference that hangs over WWDC at the moment, as the tech industry is currently dominated by daily onslaught of AI news. And while the rumors about the AirPods roadmap are a little bleak, Apple is rumored to be shipping a truly all-screen bezel-less iPhone in a couple of years time — an exciting prospect indeed. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin has spilt tea on his Magic Keyboard, which leads into a bigger topic of the pair talking about what sits on their desk. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by ThingsThings Cloud, written in SwiftSponsored by NordLayerhappyhour-10nordlayer.com/happyhourSponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhourSponsored by HelloFreshHelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@chancehmiller@mastodon.social@ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter@bzamayo@mastodon.social@bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Mastodon Links Apple reveals WWDC25 schedule: 'On the horizon'Jony Ive and Evans Hankey directly working with OpenAI after AI startup acquisitionSam Altman says Jobs would have been proud Ive’s latest moveApple to let developers build with its own AI models starting at WWDC 2025Apple taps Anthropic for AI coding as developers await Swift AssistApple might increase iPhone 17 prices, but not reveal the true reason – WSJ20th anniversary iPhone to be totally bezel-free w. hi-tech batteryvisionOS 3 will let you scroll apps using only your eyes, per reportKuo: No major AirPods hardware updates until AirPods Pro 3 in 2026Here's when to expect the next generation of AirPods Max, reportedly featuring a new lighter weight design

Benjamin and Chance react to all the new accessibility features Apple previewed for iOS 19, like Magnifier and vehicle motion cues for Mac. This week also saw the surprise debut of next-gen CarPlay, now called CarPlay Ultra, arriving first in partnership with Aston Martin. We’ve also got some more rumors about some software features to expect at WWDC. And in Happy Hour Plus, HBO corrects the Max branding mess. Should Apple follow suit? Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Insta360store.insta360.comSponsored by ExpressVPNexpressvpn.com/happyhourSponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhourSponsored by Bitwarden: Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@chancehmiller@mastodon.social@ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter@bzamayo@mastodon.social@bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Mastodon Links This is what happens when the Vision Pro shows up on The Price Is Right.Justin Ryan | Redefine RealityApple unveils iOS 19 accessibility features: Magnifier for Mac, App Store labels, moreCarPlay in iOS 19: Apple previews two new accessibility featuresiOS 18’s best in-car feature is now coming to the Mac tooNext-gen CarPlay, branded CarPlay Ultra, starts rolling out todayHere are the automakers committed to supporting CarPlay UltraTop Gear gives us a detailed look at Apple CarPlay Ultra [Video]Hands-on: In a world of CarPlay uncertainty, Polestar 2's dual-screen interface shinesApple might increase iPhone 17 prices, but not reveal the true reason – WSJmacOS 16 to enable clipboard privacy protectionGurman: iOS 19 to include new feature to greatly simplify public Wi-Fi experienceiOS 19 will upgrade iPhone’s battery life using Apple Intelligence: reportiOS 19 should be ‘less glitchy’ than past updates, per reportMax is changing its name again, back to ‘HBO Max’HBO Max on TikTok

Benjamin and Chance talk about all the big Apple news of the week, including Apple’s latest earnings report, the new 2025 Pride band and wallpaper, and several rumors about the upcoming iPhone roadmap. Apple is apparently going to shift some of its phone releases to the spring going forward, and the 17 Air might not have the battery life we originally hoped. And in Happy Hour Plus, Eddy Cue makes provocative claims about the future of the iPhone in court testimony. We discuss what he meant. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Sponsored by Storyworthstoryworth.com/9TO5MACSponsored by Oracleoracle.com/HAPPYHOURSponsored by HelloFreshHelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@chancehmiller@mastodon.social@ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter@bzamayo@mastodon.social@bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Mastodon Links Apple announces new 2025 Apple Watch Pride band, watch face, and wallpaperiOS 18.5 release candidate now available with release notesApple reports Q2 2025 earnings with $95.4 billion in revenueApple says Trump import tariffs will increase its costs by $900 million this quarterTim Cook addresses Apple's delay of personalized Siri featuresApple just appealed the court ruling that forced big App Store changeApple pushes to halt App Store overhaul as Epic Games appeal moves forwardApple approves Spotify app update with external payment linksKindle’s iOS app just made buying books easier than ever on iPhone and iPadEpic Games targets Apple with zero-commission plan and App Store workaroundApple may transition to a staggered release schedule with iPhone 18 lineup: reportApple to shake up iPhone release calendar with base iPhone 18 launch in spring 2027, six months after Pro modelsiPhone 18 Pro will have a curious design choice if this rumor is trueiPhone 17 Air will revive discontinued Apple accessory to help with important tradeoffKuo: Apple already working on updated iPhone Air model with larger screenApple to add AI search partners to Safari as Google usage fallsApple SVP Eddy Cue says ‘you may not need’ iPhone by 2035Google contests Eddy Cue's claim that Apple users are searching less

Benjamin and Chance react to the huge developments in the Epic vs. Apple case, with Apple now compelled to allow free rein links out to the web, with no commission. Also this week, we get our best look yet at the super-slim iPhone 17 Air, there are intriguing rumors about iOS 19 and iPadOS 19, and Apple quietly launches a bizarre new microsite on its website. And in Happy Hour Plus, understandably, Chance gives up on Mac support for HomePod audio output. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Sponsored by Squaresquare.com/go/happyhourSponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhourSponsored by Insta360store.insta360.com Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@chancehmiller@mastodon.social@ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter@bzamayo@mastodon.social@bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Mastodon Links Epic win: Apple forced to give developers (almost) free reign to link out and avoid paying Apple's 30% cutEpic Games claims victory as Apple sanctioned for defying court order over App Store rulesFortnite will return to the App Store for iPhone and iPad in every country — on one conditionApple addresses App Store ruling as Fortnite eyes returniPhone 17 Air is stunningly thin compared to iPhone 16 Pro in latest leakNew video shows iPhone 17 Air thinness hands-on: ‘that feels futuristic’New iPhone 17 dummy models provide a better look at whole lineup in two colorsiPhone 17 Air barely thicker than side buttons in latest design leakRumor: iPhone 17 Pro could launch in Sky BlueRumor: iPadOS 19 will add Mac-like Menu Bar and Stage Manager 2.0iOS 19 brings ‘Stage Manager-like’ UI to iPhone with external display, per rumorBy 2027, Apple to import all iPhones sold in the US from India, rather than ChinaApple's 20th anniversary iPhone redesign may be pretty expensive, here's whyApple’s trying to build more iPhones in India, but China isn’t cooperating: reportApple launches ‘Snapshot,’ a new way to discover artists, actors, and athletes

Benjamin and Chance reflect on the history of the Apple Watch on its ten year anniversary. Also, the EU slaps Apple with its first ever fines under the DMA. Rockwell is said to already be making waves with big Siri leadership changes, and Chance appreciates the flexibility of modern Photographic Styles. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin dives into the bizarre UI world of the five-levels-deep iCloud+ settings screen. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Insta360store.insta360.comSponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhourSponsored by Storyworthstoryworth.com/9TO5MAC Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@chancehmiller@mastodon.social@ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter@bzamayo@mastodon.social@bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Mastodon Links Siri’s new boss is already making big internal changes, per reportOpinion: Apple Watch Series 2 may right enough wrongs to keep it on my wristComment: Going from a skeptic to an every day user with Apple Watch Series 2Rumor: iPhone 17 Pro could launch in Sky BlueApple fined 500 million euros by EU under the Digital Markets Act, forced to make changes to App Store policiesCommission closes investigation into Apple's user choice obligations and issues preliminary findings on rules for alternative apps under the Digital Markets Act