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  • 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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    Benjamin Mayo

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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 hora e 12 minutos
  • 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 hora e 12 minutos
  • 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 hora e 6 minutos
  • 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

    • @chancemiller.me on Bluesky
    • @chancehmiller@mastodon.social
    • @ChanceHMiller on Instagram
    • @ChanceHMiller on Threads

    Benjamin Mayo

    • @bzamayo on Twitter
    • @bzamayo@mastodon.social
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    • WWDC 2025 News Hub: iOS 26 is here - 9to5Mac
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    3 horas e 16 minutos
  • 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 minutos
  • Apple OS redesigns, Apple Watch sales decline, smart glasses plans advance
    May 28 2025
    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 Quince: For the dad who deserves better than basic—Quince has you covered. For free shipping and 365-day returns, go to quince.com/happyhour. Sponsored by NordLayer: A toggle-ready network security platform built for modern businesses. Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code happyhour-10 at nordlayer.com/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.Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden Password Manager, featuring a new Apple Watch authenticator integration, secure autofill on Safari and iOS apps, and enterprise-grade security tools that help you manage credentials with confidence. 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 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
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    1 hora e 8 minutos
  • The truly bezel-less iPhone, rumored AirPods roadmap, WWDC invites go out
    May 22 2025
    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 Things: The award-winning to-do app, now powered by the all-new Things Cloud, written in Swift. Sponsored by NordLayer: A toggle-ready network security platform built for modern businesses. Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code happyhour-10 at nordlayer.com/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.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 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
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  • iOS 19 accessibility announcements and more rumored features, CarPlay Ultra finally arrives
    May 15 2025
    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 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 ExpressVPN: Secure your online data TODAY by visiting expressvpn.com/happyhour to find out how you can get up to four extra months FREE.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 Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden Password Manager, featuring a new Apple Watch authenticator integration, secure autofill on Safari and iOS apps, and enterprise-grade security tools that help you manage credentials with confidence. 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 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
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    1 hora e 10 minutos