9to5Mac Happy Hour

Mar 06 2025 100 ep. 70 mins 204
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A weekly podcast discussing the latest in Apple and technology. Hosted by 9to5Mac's Benjamin Mayo and Chance Miller.

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New MacBook Air, iPad Air, and Mac Studio launches

Mar 06 2025 62 mins  
Benjamin and Chance recap the newly announced lineup of iPads and Macs. The new iPad Air and base iPad offer even better value for money, while Apple pushes the performance edge with the surprising launch of the M3 Ultra in the Mac Studio, and makes the best MacBook yet with the new M4 MacBook Air. Also, iOS 18.4 beta 2 brings even more new features to discuss. And in Happy Hour

iOS 18.4 beta features, Apple Vision Pro updates, iPhone 16e reviews

Feb 27 2025 71 mins  
Benjamin and Chance wrap up the iPhone 16e reviews that dropped this week, and bemoan the UK forcing Apple to remove Advanced Data Protection in the region, before turning their attention to the fun news of the week that is the new beta season. iOS 18.4 and visionOS 2.4 include a bunch of features, from new Apple Intelligence updates to an entirely Food section in News+. And in

Apple unveils iPhone 16e, new Studio Display rumors, Siri delays

Feb 20 2025 87 mins  
Benjamin and Chance discuss the newly announced iPhone 16e, some peculiarities in feature omissions, and exactly what market a lower-cost iPhone actually serves. There’s also exciting new rumors about a second-generation Studio Display, and more doubts about whether Apple will be able to deliver Siri intelligence features in the short-term. And in Happy Hour Plus, Humane shuts

Powerbeats Pro 2 hands-on review, Android Apple TV app launches

Feb 13 2025 66 mins  
Benjamin and Chance talk about the long-awaited launch of the Apple TV app on Android, Apple partners with Alibaba for AI in China, and Apple adds a better-late-than-never feature for merging Apple Accounts. Also, Chance kicks off the show with a hands-on review of the brand new Powerbeats Pro, with heart rate monitoring. And in Happy Hour Plus, there’s a grab bag of topics wi

Apple Invites app launches, AltStore drama, Apple AR hardware roadmap flounders

Feb 06 2025 50 mins  
Benjamin and Chance review the newly-launched Apple Invites app and despite how well made the app is, debate whether anyone will actually use it. Also, AltStore makes headlines about hosting the first ‘Apple approved’ NSFW app, Apple reportedly cancels another AR hardware initiative and TikTok spreads fake news about the iOS 18.3 support for T-Mobile Starlink service. And in

New Unity Apple Watch band, upcoming iOS features, Apple AI focus

Jan 30 2025 45 mins  
Benjamin and Chance review the 2025 Apple Unity watch band, watch face and wallpaper. They talk about some compelling leaked iOS features currently in internal testing, and Apple reportedly redoubles its AI efforts. Also, T-Mobile and Starlink launch a seemingly better satellite connectivity offering, than Apple’s in-built SOS feature. And in Happy Hour Plus, the pair debate i

iOS 18.3 notification summary changes, iPhone 17 design rumors, iOS 19 Camera app

Jan 23 2025 52 mins  
Benjamin and Chance give their thoughts on Apple’s attempts to placate the BBC’s complaints about notification summaries with iOS 18.3. Also, the rumored iPhone 17 Air design has a divisive camera bar on the back, and this week also saw an intriguing leak showing apparent design changes for the iOS 19 Camera app. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance struggles to find new things t

Apple 2025 hardware, Zuckerberg attacks Apple, iOS 18.3 beta

Jan 16 2025 57 mins  
Benjamin and Chance react to Mark Zuckerberg’s recent comments about Apple having not done anything good recently … as we also look forward to everything Apple is set to announce this year. Apple gets in hot water about ‘Enhanced Visual Search’, and the iOS 18.3 beta cycle continues, if a little bare. And in Happy Hour Plus, as Apple ramps up its marketing effort for Sev

Apple AI notification summaries and Siri privacy fallout, LG 6K display ‘announced’

Jan 09 2025 43 mins  
Benjamin and Chance talk about the current ongoing controversies with Apple Intelligence notification summaries and the reaction to the settlement of the Siri privacy lawsuit, and how Apple is managing the negative PR. LG announces a new 6K display, but does it actually exist? And Benjamin is thrilled to hear that Apple News+ Puzzles may finally be coming to the UK. And in Happy

Apple smart doorbell, next-gen CarPlay MIA, TV+ weekend promo

Jan 02 2025 40 mins  
Benjamin and Chance kick off the new year with a catch-up on Apple missing its deadline for next-gen CarPlay to be released in an actual vehicle, and assess the response to picking the Vision Pro as 9to5Mac’s Product of the Year. There’s also rumors of an Apple-branded smart doorbell to discuss, and TV+ tries a new marketing gimmick with a free weekend promotion. And in Hap