Episodes

  • 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
  • MacBook with iPhone CPU rumors, AI Siri partnerships, new EU App Store rules

    MacBook with iPhone CPU rumors, AI Siri partnerships, new EU App Store rules
    Jul 3 2025

    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.

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    Chance Miller

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    • Kuo: Apple to release cheaper MacBook powered by iPhone processor
    • First reference to MacBook with A18 Pro discovered in Apple code
    • Apple announces sweeping App Store changes in the EU
    • Apple Music launching Replay All Time, revealing your most streamed music ever
    • Apple might ditch internal AI efforts for Siri revamp
    • Report: Apple held internal talks about acquiring Perplexity
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • iOS 26 beta 2 changes, Liquid Glass on Apple Watch, Apple feature availability

    iOS 26 beta 2 changes, Liquid Glass on Apple Watch, Apple feature availability
    Jun 27 2025
    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 U: check out IDEO U’s online learning experiences, built by experts from the renowned design and innovation company IDEO. Get 15% by going to ideou.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Backblaze: Never lose a file again. Use code “9to5HH” at checkout for 10% off.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 HelloFresh: America’s #1 meal kit! Get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life at HelloFresh.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: 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 Magic Rays of LightThe Talk Show Apple 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
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • iOS 26 tidbits, new Apple Music features, updated Vision Pro Personas, and more

    iOS 26 tidbits, new Apple Music features, updated Vision Pro Personas, and more
    Jun 19 2025
    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: Never lose a file again. Use code "9to5HH" at checkout for 10% off.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 Constant Contact: Email marketing, made easy. Get a free thirty-day trial at constantcontact.com. Sponsored by Caldera Lab: High performance men's skincare. Get 20% off your first order at CalderaLab.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 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
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • iOS 26 is official, Liquid Glass redesign, and our full WWDC 2025 reactions

    iOS 26 is official, Liquid Glass redesign, and our full WWDC 2025 reactions
    Jun 13 2025

    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.

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    Hosts

    Chance Miller

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    • @chancehmiller@mastodon.social
    • @ChanceHMiller on Instagram
    • @ChanceHMiller on Threads

    Benjamin Mayo

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    • WWDC 2025 News Hub: iOS 26 is here - 9to5Mac
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    3 hrs and 16 mins
  • iOS 26 naming, new Gaming app, and more last-minute WWDC expectations

    iOS 26 naming, new Gaming app, and more last-minute WWDC expectations
    Jun 5 2025
    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 Insta360: Get a free 45-inch invisible selfie stick with your Insta360 X5 purchase at store.insta360.com with promo code happyhour. Available for the first 30 purchases only, so act quick.Sponsored by Storyworth: Give all the “dads” in your life a unique, heartfelt gift that you’ll all cherish for years. Save $10 on your first purchase at storyworth.com/9TO5MAC.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 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
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    58 mins