Episodes

  • Apple TV set rumors resurface, AirTag 2, TV+ original movies strategy

    Apple TV set rumors resurface, AirTag 2, TV+ original movies strategy
    Nov 21 2024
    Benjamin and Chance discuss the merits of Apple returning to the long-gestating idea of an Apple television set, in the context of its refocusing on smart home devices. Also, the second-generation AirTag is rumored to arrive in 2025 with some nice enhancements, and Apple’s original film division continues to waver on strategy. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance bemoans Apple’s abandonment of accessories like the MagSafe Battery Pack, and gives his thoughts on the new Belkin strap for Vision Pro. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by SelectQuote: Get the right life insurance for YOU, for LESS, at SelectQuote.com/HAPPYHOUR. Sponsored by Dreame Technologies: This Black Friday, discover Dreame Technologies' innovative family of smart home cleaning solutions—designed to revolutionize your cleaning routine! Don’t miss out on groundbreaking deals, plus enjoy an extra 5% off with code DM9to55off at checkout. Experience the future of cleaning today!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 @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: 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 Apple reportedly releasing AirTag 2 next year with these 3 improvementsThe SwitchBot Wallet Finder Card with Find My supporttvOS 18.2 beta 3 adds new Snoopy screensaver to Apple TViOS 18.2 beta 4: Here's what's newGurman: Apple 'evaluating' idea of releasing a TV set againApple TV+ will license its movies to other services to reduce losses, per reportApple's MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone shouldn’t have been a one-and-done experiment
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Apple smart display details, iPhone 17 Slim, iOS 18.2 beta 3

    Apple smart display details, iPhone 17 Slim, iOS 18.2 beta 3
    Nov 14 2024
    Benjamin and Chance debate the curious report from Bloomberg about what the upcoming Apple smart display will look like, and how it will work. Ming-Chi Kuo also says Apple is working on a new smart home camera. iOS 18.2 beta 3 changes the narrative about the Camera Control, and the rumored ‘iPhone 17 Slim’ may not be so slim after all. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin talks about getting a car for the first time … and an iPhone 16 Plus. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR.Sponsored by HelloFresh: America’s #1 Meal Kit. Get 10 FREE meals at HelloFresh.com/freehappyhour 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: 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 Kuo: Apple to release its own smart home camera in 2026, with AI featuresApple targeting March release for new wall-mounted smart display product: reportsite:9to5mac.com beta 3 - Google SearchiOS 18.2 beta 3: Here's everything newHands-on: iOS 18.2 beta 3 changes and features [Video]Apple teams up with airlines for new ‘Share Item Location’ AirTags feature in iOS 18.2iPhone 17 Air: Here’s everything we know so farRumor: iPhone 17 Air might not be as thin as Apple had initially hoped
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    52 mins
  • Apple acquires Pixelmator, iOS 18.2 beta 2, Apple movie glasses

    Apple acquires Pixelmator, iOS 18.2 beta 2, Apple movie glasses
    Nov 7 2024
    Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s surprise acquisition of Pixelmator, all the new features and changes in the latest OS betas, and the rumors around Apple’s indecision for the future of wearables on your face. And in Happy Hour Plus, we speculate on what we’d like to see from the rumored 2026 MacBook Pro redesign. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Zocdoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/happyhour and download the Zocdoc app to sign up for free and book a top-rated doctor. Many are available as soon as today.Sponsored by LegalZoom: Launch, run, and protect your business to make it official at Legalzoom.com. Use promo code HAPPYHR to save 10%. 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: 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 Apple reaches deal to acquire PixelmatoriOS 18.2 beta 2: Every new feature and changevisionOS 2.2 adds new Wide and Ultrawide settings for Mac Virtual Display, moremacOS 15.2 lets users add a Weather widget to the Menu BarApple is 'seriously considering' Vision device that offloads compute to your iPhoneApple launches internal study focused on building smart glassesApple could face EU's first-ever DMA fine as soon as this monthEU commission assessing whether the iPad offers sufficient interoperability with third-party headphones and 'smart pens'Apple reportedly releasing 'total redesign' for MacBook Pro in 2026
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    1 hr
  • New M4 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and iMac reactions

    New M4 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and iMac reactions
    Oct 31 2024

    Benjamin and Chance react to this week’s trio of Apple announcements, with the exciting launch of the newly redesigned M4 Mac mini, and all the changes in the updated M4 MacBook Pro and iMac lineups.

    And in Happy Hour Plus, we consider how successful this three-day event format was for Apple, and whether we’d like them to do it again. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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    Hosts

    Chance Miller

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    • @ChanceHMiller on Threads

    Benjamin Mayo

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    • @bzamayo on Threads
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    Links
    • Apple unveils M4 iMac in new colors, nano-texture display option, 16GB base RAM, more
    • Apple unveils redesigned Mac mini with M4 and M4 Pro, Thunderbolt 5, more
    • Apple launches entry MacBook Pro 14-inch with M4 chip, 16GB RAM, better battery life, more
    • Apple unveils new MacBook Pro line with M4, nano-texture display, Center Stage camera, more
    • Watch: Hands-on with M4 MacBook Pro, iMac and the new Mac mini
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    57 mins
  • New Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.2, iPad mini reviews, Apple gaming app

    New Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.2, iPad mini reviews, Apple gaming app
    Oct 24 2024

    Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new Apple Intelligence features available in the first iOS 18.2 beta, including Genmoji, Image Playground, and ChatGPT integration. Also, the new iPad mini receives mixed reviews and there are signs Apple is planning a dedicated Games app for iOS.

    And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance fills Mayo in on his failed iPhone 15 trade-in horror story. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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    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
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    9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus

    Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes:

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    Links
    • iOS 18.2 beta now available with Genmoji, Image Playground, ChatGPT, iPhone 16 Visual Intelligence, and more
    • Craig Federighi's Wall Street Journal interview
    • iOS 18.2 beta 1: Every new feature and change
    • New AirPods Pro hearing health features launching next week, here's a first look
    • Apple working on new App Store-like app dedicated to games
    • New iPad mini reviews: Jelly scrolling is fixed (probably)
    • Here’s the first Severance season 2 trailer for Apple TV+
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • New iPad mini announced, cheaper Vision Pro, more executive departures

    New iPad mini announced, cheaper Vision Pro, more executive departures
    Oct 18 2024
    Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise announcement of the new iPad mini this week, and some new branded company logo features coming to iOS soon. Apple’s Chief People Officer Carole Surface departs after less than two years, plus we have more visibility into the Vision Pro product roadmap. And in Happy Hour Plus, the duo discuss the pros and cons of bigger screened Apple Watches and iPhones, with Chance trying the 16 Pro for a few weeks after being used to the Pro Max. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Incogni: Limit public access to your private information, mitigate the risks of identity theft, and keep your data from being sold. Use code “HAPPYHOUR” at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: incogni.com/happyhourSponsored 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 @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: 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 Apple previews new iPhone features including enhanced caller ID for businesses and brand logos in MailApple announces new iPad mini with A17 Pro chip, Pencil Pro and Apple Intelligence supportThe new iPad mini 7 has a binned version of the A17 Pro chipiPad mini 7 vs 6: Here's what's upgraded plus buyer's guideApple’s first-ever ‘Chief People Officer’ departing after less than two yearsApp Store VP departing Apple amid broader restructuringReport: Cheaper 'Apple Vision' headset to cost around $2000; drop EyeSightGurman: Apple smart glasses and AirPods with cameras possibly launching in 2027
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    50 mins
  • M4 MacBook Pro leaks and release date, iOS 18.1 beta 6, more Apple execs retiring

    M4 MacBook Pro leaks and release date, iOS 18.1 beta 6, more Apple execs retiring
    Oct 10 2024
    Benjamin and Chance get excited for Apple’s upcoming product launches, which we are now expecting for the end of the month. The base model M4 MacBook Pro might even have fully leaked on the web. iOS 18.1 beta 6 brings some nice refinements, and more high-profile Apple execs are retiring from their posts. And in Happy Hour Plus, the duo discuss Apple’s decision to put TV+ as a channel inside Amazon Prime Video. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Zocdoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/happyhour and download the Zocdoc app to sign up for free and book a top-rated doctor. Many are available as soon as today.Sponsored by Incogni: Limit public access to your private information, mitigate the risks of identity theft, and keep your data from being sold. Use code “HAPPYHOUR” at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: incogni.com/happyhourSponsored by Roborock: Level up your home cleaning automation with Roborock and save up to $650 for Prime Big Deals Day. 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: 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 Gurman: New M4 Macs and iPad mini 7 to launch on November 1Apple reportedly releasing iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence features on October 28iOS 18.1: New features, release date, and moreNew Mac mini coming soon: Here's everything we knowNew unboxing video allegedly reveals unannounced M4 MacBook Pro, benchmark resultsM4 MacBook Pro offered for sale on Russian site; likely realiOS 18.1 beta 6: All the new features and changesApple Music gets new sharing integration with TikTok in iOS 18.1macOS Sequoia 15.1 will prompt you less often for screen recording permissionsVision Pro’s first scripted immersive film is coming this week, here’s the trailerVeteran Apple engineering leader Dan Riccio retiring this monthApple's head of procurement departing after 24 yearsHome Depot quietly begins rolling out Apple Pay supportH-E-B caves to the pressure and begins rolling out Apple Pay to all stores
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    52 mins
  • Apple smart display rumors, new Apple products in early 2025, and cheaper Vision Pro details

    Apple smart display rumors, new Apple products in early 2025, and cheaper Vision Pro details
    Oct 3 2024
    Benjamin and Chance discuss the latest Apple leaks of the week, headlined by details about Apple’s upcoming smart home display product, expected to launch in 2025. The iPhone SE and iPad Air are also getting refreshes early next year, and component leaks perhaps give us insight into what Apple is planning for its cheaper Apple Vision Pro headset. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin struggles with the trials and tribulations of choosing a new Wi-Fi router to buy. 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 Oracle: Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/HAPPYHOUR 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: 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 Apple’s most useless feature?Apple’s ‘HomeAccessory’ could have square display, A18 chipReport: HomePod with display and homeOS to launch next year with Apple IntelligenceKuo: New Apple Vision Pro with M5 chip on the way, featuring Apple Intelligence supportYouTube app 'Juno' for Apple Vision Pro removed from App StoreYouTube planning Apple Vision Pro app, points users to SafariNon-Pro Apple Vision likely to have half the resolutionBloomberg: New iPhone SE with Face ID and updated iPad Air launching early next yearWSJ: Apple Card could switch from Goldman Sachs to Chase and change 'key' features
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    47 mins