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9to5Mac Happy Hour

9to5Mac Happy Hour

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 A weekly podcast discussing the latest in Apple and technology. Hosted by 9to5Mac's Benjamin Mayo and Chance Miller.9to5Mac Politics & Government
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  • iOS 26 beta 4 changes, AppleCare One, and an M5 iPad Pro surprise

    iOS 26 beta 4 changes, AppleCare One, and an M5 iPad Pro surprise
    Jul 24 2025
    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 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 Caldera Lab: High performance men’s skincare. Get 20% off your first order at CalderaLab.com/HAPPYHOURSponsored by Constant Contact: Email marketing, made easy. Get a free thirty-day trial at constantcontact.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: Ad-free versions of every episode Pre- and post-show contentBonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com 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
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Apple’s upcoming hardware roadmap, AirPods marketshare, new Vision Pro strap

    Apple’s upcoming hardware roadmap, AirPods marketshare, new Vision Pro strap
    Jul 17 2025
    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: For a limited time, get $20 off the easiest way to stay secure online with 1Password—featuring a new passkey feature that lets you go passwordless on compatible apps and sites.Sponsored by HelloFresh: America’s #1 meal kit! Get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life at HelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm.Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/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@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: Ad-free versions of every episode Pre- and post-show contentBonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com 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
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • iOS 26 beta 3, controversial Liquid Glass changes, Jeff Williams retires

    iOS 26 beta 3, controversial Liquid Glass changes, Jeff Williams retires
    Jul 10 2025
    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 HelloFresh: America’s #1 meal kit! Get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life at HelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm.Sponsored by Roborock: The smartest vacuums just got more affordable. Roborock’s Prime Day sale has arrived—with exclusive, limited-time savings on their top models.Sponsored by Mint Mobile: Get your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month at mintmobile.com/happyhour.Sponsored by Oracle: Learn how to cut your cloud bill in half at oracle.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: Ad-free versions of every episode Pre- and post-show contentBonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com 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
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    1 hr and 28 mins

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