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Benjamin and Chance talk about the week’s Apple’s news and rumors, including some wild details about the direction of the new ‘Slim’ model coming in the iPhone 17 next year, iOS 18 beta 4, Apple Maps launches on the web, and there’s some new Vision Pro content announcements. Apple TV+ is also in focus as Apple reportedly looks to license more catalog content, while reining in budgets for some of its originals. And in Happy Hour Plus, the duo reflect on their favorite podcast player apps, in light of the recently overhauled Overcast launch. Join at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhourSponsored by Oracleoracle.com/HAPPYHOURSponsored by 1Password: Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 Rivian CEO addresses lack of CarPlay in new interviewNew leak details every iPhone 17 spec and featureRumor: New ultra-thin iPhone 17 will have just one cameraApple's work on next-gen iPhone camera upgrades and more detailed in new reportReport: Foldable iPhone is coming in 2026 with top-down fold designiOS 18 beta 4: Here's what's newDownload new CarPlay wallpapers coming with iOS 18Apple reveals new Immersive Video content coming soon to Vision ProNew Lake Vrangla Environment rolling out now to Apple Vision Pro usersApple Maps launches on the web in new public betaApple TV+ attempts to rein in budgets on new projects, as The Morning Show season four spends $50 million on cast aloneReport: Apple TV+ to license films from more studios to bolster catalog

Benjamin and Chance give their thoughts on their favorite iOS 18 features, the ongoing debate about the redesigned Photos app, and more changes, as the OS hits public beta. There’s also been some focus on the data used to train Apple Intelligence, and Apple even released a ‘new’ HomePod this week. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance explains why Matter has just made everything worse, when it comes to the smart home experience. Join at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Roborockprices starting from $260Sponsored by Ladder:Ladderlife.com/HappyHourSponsored by Chargeasap:Connect Pro Magnetic charging cablesspecial launch pricing Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 18 public beta now available; here are all the new featuresiOS 18 adds new 'Recovered' album to the Photos app for finding lost or damaged contentApple releases watchOS 11 public beta 1tvOS 18 public beta 1 with InSight feature now availablemacOS Sequoia public beta 1 now available with iPhone MirroringApple releases new midnight color for HomePod mini, replacing space grayNew HomePod corroborated by references to 'HomeAccessory'Touchscreen-ready interface hidden in tvOS amid HomePod rumorsApple trained AI models on YouTube content without consentApple says its OpenELM model doesn't power Apple Intelligence amid YouTube controversyApple TV+ scores Emmy nominations in every major 2024 category

Benjamin finally gets a chance to try a Vision Pro for himself. iOS 18 beta 3 includes some welcome changes to the Photos app and the emoji keyboard, and tvOS beta adds InSight for the first time. There’s also rumors of a rigid plastic Apple Watch, and Ming-Chi Kuo lays out a roadmap for the iPhone’s telephoto zoom lens. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin talks about visiting the Battersea Apple Store, and camping at Silverstone this past weekend, as Apple simultaneously christened its ‘F1’ movie. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Chargeasap:Connect Pro Magnetic charging cablesspecial launch pricingSponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhour.Sponsored by ExpressVPNExpressVPN.com/9to5mac Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 18 beta 3 now rolling out to developersiOS 18 beta 3: Here's everything newiOS 18 beta 3 gives most third-party app icons dark mode versionsiOS 18’s new ‘dynamic’ wallpaper option changes colors automaticallyApple TV+ InSight feature now live with iOS 18 and tvOS 18 beta 3Apple Watch Series 10 to feature larger screen and thinner design, but new health features could be delayedBenjamin's Apple Watch Ultra try-onReport: Apple testing next-gen Apple Watch SE made with plastic to cut costsiPhone 16 Pro to get same 5x zoom camera as Pro Max, bigger upgrades next yearBenjamin's Vision Pro photoshootApple Vision Pro: EyeSight, comfort, and more impressions from my latest demoVision Pro: I just tried Apple's first spatial computer, and here's what I think9to5Mac Happy Hour 438: Hands-on impressions and thoughts on Apple Vision Pro design and featuresApple’s F1 new details: first trailer, budget dispute, IMAX runtimeThe first Apple TV+ summer blockbuster, Brad Pitt’s Formula 1 film, is titled ’F1’

Benjamin and Chance reflect on all the week’s Apple news in this July holiday episode. Apple has released a new whitepaper on Apple device longevity, as right-to-repair regulation takes hold. The Apple Watch Series 10 this year might not be the drastic Series X redesign we’d all been hoping for, and Kuo expects AirPods Pro with infrared cameras to launch in 2026. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin is still annoyed by iOS 18 Game Mode, and Chance has a change of opinion about the iPad Pro nano-texture display. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Zocdoc:Zocdoc.com/happyhourSponsored by Chargeasap:Connect Pro Magnetic charging cablesspecial launch pricing Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 shares new stats on product longevity; touts iPhone's resale value vs Android - 9to5MacReport: Apple developing new way to make iPhone batteries easier to replace - 9to5MacApple Watch Series 10 may not get a radical redesign after allAlleged Apple Watch Series 10 schematics show larger 2-inch display, unchanged band attachment system - 9to5MacKuo: Apple to begin mass production of AirPods with cameras by 2026 - 9to5MacI was wrong about the new iPad Pro’s nano-texture display - 9to5Mac

Benjamin and Chance react to all the new features in iOS 18 beta 2, and the fact that most of those features won’t be available in the European Union as Apple worries about DMA compliance concerns. In other EU legal news, the commission threatens fines for Apple’s anti-steering policies, and is officially investigating the Core Technology Fee. Also, Chance reviews the new Beats Solo Buds and relaunched Beats Pill portable speaker. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance’s Mac low storage bug returns, and Benjamin tries the Connected Cards feature in the Apple Wallet app. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhour.Sponsored by HelloFreshhellofresh.com/happyhourappsSponsored by Chargeasap:Connect Pro Magnetic charging cablesspecial launch pricing Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 Review: Beats Solo Buds set a new standardHands-on: The Beats Pill is back and better than everUS carriers enabling RCS for iPhone users running iOS 18 beta 2EU App Store changes for iPad now available to test with second iPadOS 18 betaHands-on with iPhone Mirroring with iOS 18 and macOS SequoiaHands-on with SharePlay Remote Control on iPadOS 18 [Video]Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring to Mac, and SharePlay Screen Sharing won’t be available in the EU at launchEU says Apple anti-steering rules in breach of DMA, officially investigating Core Technology Fee termsApple TV app adds new 'Catch Up' feature for live streaming sports in MLS Season PassApple announces first premium podcast, available to listen early access with Apple TV+ subscription

Benjamin and Chance are back with a review of this week’s Apple news, including thoughts on the rumored bigger watch sizes coming this fall, Apple’s plans to design thinner iPhone and MacBook Pro models, and the abrupt cancellation of Apple Pay Later. We also have unearthed even more interesting changes found in the first iOS 18 beta. And in Happy Hour Plus, we predict what iOS 18 features will have the most impact, positive or negative, on the public at large when the software update lands on customer iPhones later this year. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Ladder:Ladderlife.com/HappyHourSponsored by Happy Hour Plus Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 18 brings math and conversions support to your iPhone's keyboardiOS 18 lets users choose their preferred Home Hub devicewatchOS 11 removes Siri face on Apple WatchApple planning redesigned iPhone, MacBook Pro, and Apple Watch that are significantly thinnerKuo: Apple Watch Series 10 to feature larger display and thinner chassis, approaching Ultra screen sizeApple discontinuing Apple Pay Later, ahead of new features launching this fallApple Pay Later withdrawal likely because of a law passed in 1968Report: Apple halts work on Vision Pro, aims to release cheaper Vision headset next year

In this bumper edition, Benjamin and Chance react to everything Apple announced at WWDC 2024, including all the new features in iOS 18, visionOS 2, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11 and tvOS 18, and the suite of announcements under the banner of Apple Intelligence, as Apple sets its AI strategy. And in Happy Hour Plus, we have even more thoughts on WWDC and some of the surrounding press interviews taking place this week. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhour.Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs:LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOURSponsored by iMazing: Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 2024 live blog and news hub: iOS 18, 'Apple Intelligence' debut, more - 9to5Mac

Benjamin and Chance run down the WWDC expectations, and debate whether reality will match the hype. There’s certainly a lot expected, with major new features for the iOS 18 home screen, Control Center, and a veritable AI infusion across Apple’s platforms. We give our thoughts on what we are most excited to see announced. Plus, Apple accidentally miscounted the number of GPU cores in the M2 iPad Air, and the Apple TV app may finally be coming to Android. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance embarked on a 3,500-mile road EV trip to his new house, and loves CarPlay more than ever before. He also updates us on how good the Vision Pro is as a travel holiday computer, and his smart home plans. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Zocdoc:Zocdoc.com/happyhourSponsored by ExpressVPNExpressVPN.com/9to5mac Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 says M2 iPad Air performance claims are accurate despite GPU mix-upApple downgrades new M2 iPad Air, now says it features a 9-core GPU instead of 10-coreReport: Apple working on bringing Apple TV app to Android phonesApple held talks to launch Apple TV+ in China, would become the only US streaming service to be available in the regionRumor: iPhone 16 Pro to feature world's thinnest smartphone bezelHere’s everything to expect from Apple’s AI-focused WWDC 2024

Benjamin and Zac discuss the curious rumors about a 20-inch foldable iPad/MacBook, and the latest Vision Pro content developments. iOS 18 may let users change the icons of the apps on their home screen, but how exactly? We also have more insight into Apple’s AI plans and its approach to handling user data privacy while remaining feature competitive. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Zac talk more about the genuine utility of ChatGPT in daily life. Sponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhour.Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs:LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Introducing 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. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 Feedback Mastodon Links Apple’s WWDC opportunity: why iOS 18 may prove pivotal to taking AI mainstreamiOS 18 Siri will better understand people, events, locations – reportVision Pro Marvel app reviews: ‘Best experience’ or ‘flimsy and meh’OpenAI is helping Apple fix Siri, and that has Microsoft worriedApple’s artificial intelligence servers will use ‘confidential computing’ techniques to process user data while maintaining privacyApple’s WWDC opportunity: why iOS 18 may prove pivotal to taking AI mainstreamApple confirms WWDC keynote details for AI-focused iOS 18, Platforms State of the Union, and moreCustomizing iOS app icons could be more impactful than it seemsApple may label iOS 18 artificial intelligence features as a beta preview, signaling Apple is still playing catch-upRumor: iOS 18 will let users create custom emoji using generative AIReport: iOS 18 will let users recolor app icons, and place them wherever they want on the home screenApple elaborates on rare iOS 17.5 bug that resurfaced deleted photosWelcome to the Ultra era, where Apple is making iPhones, MacBooks, and iPads more luxury than ever

Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise reports of a major form-factor change coming to the iPhone in 2025, with the addition of a new redesigned ‘Ultra’ model priced above the current Pro Max. The Plus is also expected to go away next year. iOS 17.5.1 includes a fix for the deleted photos bug but Apple yet again neglects to explain what happened. And, Apple Music causes a stir with their Best 100 albums list. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance discuss the appeal of the newly announced Peacock, Apple, and Netflix Comcast ‘StreamSaver’ bundle. Sponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhour.Sponsored by Ladder:Ladderlife.com/HappyHour 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Introducing 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. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 Feedback Mastodon Links Apple Music 'best albums of all time' countdown reveals the top 10Apple Music kicks off 10-day '100 Best Albums' of all time countdownRumor: iOS 18 to include new 'smart song transitions' feature for Apple MusicApple launches iPhone trade in promotion, get boosted credit for a new iPhone for a limited timeApple says iOS 17.5.1 fixes 'rare' bug that caused deleted photos to returniOS 17.5 is allegedly resurfacing pictures that were deleted years agoApple Plans a Thinner iPhone in 2025 — The InformationiPhone 17 rumors: New design, 'Slim' model to replace 'Plus’, moreAll-screen M5 MacBook with foldable display and Vision Pro price now rumored for 2026Netflix, Apple TV+ and Peacock bundle priced at $15/mo for Comcast Xfinity customers

Benjamin gives his thoughts on his brief experience using the new M4 iPad Pro hardware, while Chance ponders a purchase. Apple previews some exciting new iOS 18 accessibility features, and we gist more insight into Apple’s AI plans with reports that the company is already hosting Apple Silicon chips in its server farms. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance react to the increasing likelihood that John Ternus becomes Apple’s next CEO, in the fullness of time. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Incogni:happyhourincogni.com/happyhourSponsored by LinkedIn Jobs:LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Introducing 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. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 Feedback Mastodon Links Here’s how the new iOS Cross-Platform Tracking Detection worksApple announces new accessibility features, including Eye Tracking - AppleiOS 17.5 is now available: Here's everything you need to knowApple previews iOS 18 accessibility features including eye tracking and music hapticsCarPlay in iOS 18 will add these new accessibility featuresiOS 18 will let you use custom voice phrases to trigger actionsVision Pro will soon be able to show live captions of everything being spoken around youM4 iPad Pro reviews praise OLED display; criticize price, softwareHands-on with the nano-texture M4 iPad Pro [Video]Here's how much lighter the iPad Pro's new Magic Keyboard actually isNot an iPad Pro Review: Why iPadOS Still Doesn’t Get the Basics RightApple reportedly developing new dedicated chip for AI data centersBloomberg: iOS 18 AI tech to rely on data centers with Apple siliconiOS 18: Apple finalizing deal to bring ChatGPT to iPhoneApple to unveil brand new Siri at WWDC powered by generative AIiPhone 17 rumors: New design, 'Slim' model to replace 'Plus’, moreApple allegedly planning foldable 20.3-inch hybrid for 2025, foldable iPhone in 2026John Ternus emerging as most likely successor to Tim Cook as Apple CEO

Benjamin and Chance react to all the announcements out of the spring ‘Let Loose’ event, including the radically thin new iPad Pro, the new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air lineup, what to expect from the M4 chip, and how the event compared to their expectations going in overall. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance reflect on how they feel the video event format is performing for Apple, and whether it makes sense for the company to return to the live keynote style, sometimes. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhour.Sponsored by Zocdoc:Zocdoc.com/happyhourSponsored by iMazing 3 Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 Introducing 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 Here's what Apple announced at its iPad-focused ‘Let loose’ eventiPad Air 6: Redesigned model available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, landscape front camera, moreApple announces new iPad Pro: OLED display, M4 chip, thinner redesigned chassisApple unveils M4: Its first chip made for AI from the ground upNew versions of Final Cut and Logic Pro for iPad take advantage of the power of the M4 chipApple doubles down on AI virtual musicians, adds intelligent stem splitting, more in new Logic Pro for iPad and MacApple debuts Magic Keyboard for M4 iPad Pro with larger trackpad, function row, aluminum palm restApple Pencil Pro launches, with squeeze gesture, roll, FindMyApple reduces iPad 10 price to $349, discontinues iPad 9 with Home button

Benjamin and Chance assess the final iPad rumors ahead of next week’s ‘Let Loose’ event. Beats launches an incredibly compelling new addition to their headphones lineup, the Beats Solo Buds. At the same time, Apple fails to acknowledge what happened with people getting locked out of their Apple IDs over the weekend, in the same week as it releases a statement promising to fix an issue with iPhone alarms. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance discuss what podcast client they currently use and why, and how their listening habits reflect their app preferences. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Ladder:Ladderlife.com/HappyHourSponsored by Incogni:happyhourincogni.com/happyhourSponsored by Kolide by 1Passwordwatch the demo Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 Introducing 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 Beats Solo 4 hands-on: the most iconic Beats headphones just got betterApple debuts new Beats Solo Buds with 18-hour battery life for $79Apple's Beats Pill speaker could be about to make a comebackApple users are being locked out of their Apple IDs with no explanationApple working on fix for bug causing iPhone alarms to not play soundsiOS 18 rumor: These new AI features are coming to SafariEU will force Apple to add app sideloading, alternative browser engine support to iPadReport: iOS 18 to update many of the built-in apps, home screen updates, 'modular' design tweaksGurman: New iPad Pro may actually be powered by the M4 chip, touting AI featuresM4 iPad Pro: Will Apple put a brand new chip in its next iPad?New Apple Pencil to include haptic feedback and new gestures

Benjamin and Chance get hyped for the just-announced Apple event, entitled ‘Let Loose’ set for May 7, in which we expect Apple to finally update the iPad hardware lineup. There’s also rumors that Apple is preparing to end FineWoven case production, and a weird curio that the iPhone 17 Plus screen may get slightly smaller. Elsewhere, AirPlay for hotels finally arrives and Apple is nearing a deal to exclusively stream the 2025 FIFA Club Word Cup. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance’s Mac broke. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhour.Sponsored by NordVPNnordvpn.com/happyhourSponsored by RoborockS8 MaxV Ultra Robot Vac & S8 Max Ultra. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 Introducing 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 special event for May 7: 'Let Loose'Tim Cook hints at new Apple Pencil 3 coming next monthRoss Young: New iPad Air won’t feature mini-LED after all, but a new mystery iPad is coming in Q4Rumor: Apple ends production of FineWoven cases and watch bands, following complaintsApple still has one more 'season' of FineWoven accessories in the works, but the end is nearKuo: Apple cuts Vision Pro shipments, now 'reviewing and adjusting' headset strategyAirPlay streaming launches today on TVs at IHG hotels and resortsFull list of hotels with AirPlay streaming supportReport: iPhone 17 Plus to feature a smaller screen than current 'Plus' phonesGurman: iOS 18 AI features to be powered by 'entirely on-device' LLM, offering privacy and speed benefitsApple nearing billion-dollar streaming TV deal with FIFA; still in the running for NBA rightsYes, the YouTube app now hijacks your Apple TV's screen saver

Benjamin and Chance discuss the latest in Apple news, including Web Distribution for EU users launching in iOS 17.5 beta 2, we get our first sense of the M4 Mac release scheduled and the company opens up its third-party repair policies further. Also, the Humane Ai Pin debuts to a very mixed critical response. And in Happy Hour Plus, we talk about our multitasking and window management habits on macOS. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Note from Chance: We had some technical difficulties this week, so the audio quality isn't up to our normal standards. We apologize and will be back to normal next time! Sponsored by Ladder:Ladderlife.com/HappyHourSponsored by LinkedIn Jobs:LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Introducing 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. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 Feedback Mastodon Links Game Boy emulator now available on the iPhone following App Store rules change [update: gone]iPhone 'iGBA' emulator removed from App Store, but we aren't sure whyHere's why Apple removed the first Game Boy emulator from the App StoreThe Verge’s Humane AI Pin reviewMKBHD’s AI Pin reviewiOS 17.5 beta 2 coming today with new Web Distribution sideloading feature in the EUApple will relax repair policy to allow used genuine parts with select iPhonesApple's John Ternus defends iPhone parts pairing as 'not evil'Here's when to expect the first M4 Macs to launchApple aiming to release first M4-powered Macs this year with a focus on AI

Benjamin and Chance delve into the latest rounds of iOS 18 rumors, including a curious discovery of a new ‘Safari browser assistant’ in development. Apple has also changed the rules surrounding game emulators in the App Store, with somewhat unclear implications. Apple News+ adds a new Quartile word puzzle, and the wait for the new iPad Pro continues. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance considers his smart home strategy ahead of the move to his new house. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhour.Sponsored by Fast Growing Treesadditional 15% offHAPPYHOUR at checkout 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Introducing 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. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 Feedback Mastodon Links Rumor: iOS 18 to include new 'Safari browsing assistant' AI featureiOS 18 reportedly bringing these two upgrades to Apple MapsiPadOS 18 rumored to drop support for these iPads; iOS 18 support unchangedHow Apple is making sure Vision Pro doesn't end up like Google GlassApp Store guidelines now allow game emulators; moreiOS 17.5 expands Puzzles collection with leaderboards and new 'Quartiles' word gameNew iPad Pro and iPad Air launch likely set for second week of May, expect iPad Pro price increasesiPadOS 17.5 confirms new display for next-gen iPad Pro

Benjamin and Chance discuss the bizarre idea that Apple is interested in making a humanoid robot to help with household chores, as its “next big thing”. Also, Apple launches the first ever sports ‘film’ shot in Immersive Video, and releases Spatial Personas for all Vision Pro users. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin discusses the frustrations of driving theory test iPhone apps. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Zocdoc:Zocdoc.com/happyhourSponsored by NordVPNnordvpn.com/happyhour 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Introducing 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. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 Feedback Mastodon Links Apple launches first ever Immersive Video sports film for Apple Vision ProNew spatial Persona beta feature launching for Apple Vision Pro users todayBloomberg: New iPad Pro and iPad Air updates expected in 'early May'iOS 17.5 beta 1: Here's everything newiPadOS 17.5 hints at new 'squeeze' gesture for Apple Pencil 3Gurman: Apple working on personal robotics as next skunk-works projectApple sues former iOS engineer for leaking Journal app, Vision Pro details, and more

Benjamin and Chance go deep on the Department of Justice vs. Apple suit, in which the DOJ alleges Apple’s iPhone monopoly is illegally maintained. In happier news, Apple announced the dates for WWDC 2024 where we expect to see major AI announcements as part of iOS 18, and much more. And in Happy Hour Plus, we rank our favorite WWDC invite artwork from the last decade. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs:LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOURSponsored by Fast Growing Treesadditional 15% offHAPPYHOUR at checkout 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Introducing 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. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 Feedback Mastodon Links WWDC 2024 confirmed for June 10: iOS 18 and more expectedApple teases 'Absolutely Incredible' AI-focused WWDCApple says DOJ 'threatens who we are' as it vows to 'vigorously defend' against iPhone antitrust lawsuitUnited States sues Apple: Read the full DOJ lawsuit document hereApple says it spent three years trying to bring Apple Watch to AndroidUnderstanding the DOJ's Antitrust Complaint Against Apple - MacStoriesWWDC artwork over the yearsMac OS X Mavericks banner

Benjamin and Chance react to the news that Apple is partnering with Google to use their Gemini models to power some AI features coming in iOS 18. Also, there’s more details about the two new AirPods models set to debut later this year. There’s also rumors about anti-reflective matte screens for iPhone and iPad, and Walmart announces that it is selling Macs for the first time, starting with the cut-price $699 M1 MacBook Air. In Happy Hour Plus: Chance tells Mayo about his experience seeing the Rivian R2. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Nom Nom:trynom.com/happyhouruse code HAPPYHOURSponsored by Shopifyshopify.com/happyhour. 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Introducing 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. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 Feedback Mastodon Links Walmart begins selling the Mac for the first time: M1 MacBook Air for $699 [Updated]Mass production of two new AirPods models to start in May, targeting fall releaseiOS 18 to include new 'hearing aid mode' for AirPods Pro, report saysApple might use Google Gemini to power some iPhone AI featuresApple says DOJ ‘threatens who we are’ as it vows to ‘vigorously defend’ against iPhone antitrust lawsuitNYTimes echoes report of AI partnership talks between Apple and GoogleApple to be sued by US Department of Justice for antitrust as soon as tomorrowRumor: iPhone 17 to have new anti-reflective displayNew iPad Pro could be available in new matte screen option, rumor claims

Benjamin and Chance analyze the latest round of Apple’s changes to appease the EU, get hyped for the impending 2024 iPad Pro features, and news that Apple is testing an AI platform for advertising. Apple Arcade is the topic in Happy Hour Plus, as we discuss how the service stacks up today compared to how it was presented in 2019. Sponsored by Fast Growing Treesadditional 15% offHAPPYHOUR at checkoutSponsored by Ladder:Ladderlife.com/HappyHourSponsored by LinkedIn Jobs:LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Introducing 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. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 Feedback Mastodon Links Epic says Apple will reinstate developer account, clearing path for Epic Games Store on iPhoneApple will allow users to download apps directly from a developer’s website, in latest EU App Store rule changeApple revises App Store rules in the EU in response to developer feedbackHere are the full dimensions of the 2024 iPad Air and iPad ProA new iPad Pro is coming: Here are four things to expectWhat to expect from the new iPad AirNew iPad Air will feature landscape front-facing camera, new rumor saysiOS 17.4 beta hints at new iPad with landscape Face ID cameraApple developed chip equivalent to four M2 Ultras for Apple CarApple talks with Mercedes detailed in new Apple Car reportReport: Apple testing AI-powered ads platformApple ramps up work on ad-supported Apple TV+ planApple Arcade criticized by developers for falling payouts and more