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A weekly podcast discussing the latest in Apple and technology. Hosted by 9to5Mac's Benjamin Mayo and Chance Miller.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Apple acquires Pixelmator, iOS 18.2 beta 2, Apple movie glasses

    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 Podcasts Overcast Spotify 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 content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Apple reaches deal to acquire Pixelmator iOS 18.2 beta 2: Every new feature and change visionOS 2.2 adds new Wide and Ultrawide settings for Mac Virtual Display, more macOS 15.2 lets users add a Weather widget to the Menu Bar Apple is 'seriously considering' Vision device that offloads compute to your iPhone Apple launches internal study focused on building smart glasses Apple could face EU's first-ever DMA fine as soon as this month EU 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

    1 hr
  2. 31 OCT

    New M4 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and iMac reactions

    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. 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 Podcasts Overcast Spotify 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 content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com 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

    57 min
  3. 24 OCT

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

    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. 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 Podcasts Overcast Spotify 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 content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com 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+

    1h 6m
  4. 18 OCT

    New iPad mini announced, cheaper Vision Pro, more executive departures

    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/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 @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 Podcasts Overcast Spotify 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 content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Apple previews new iPhone features including enhanced caller ID for businesses and brand logos in Mail Apple announces new iPad mini with A17 Pro chip, Pencil Pro and Apple Intelligence support The new iPad mini 7 has a binned version of the A17 Pro chip iPad mini 7 vs 6: Here's what's upgraded plus buyer's guide Apple’s first-ever ‘Chief People Officer’ departing after less than two years App Store VP departing Apple amid broader restructuring Report: Cheaper 'Apple Vision' headset to cost around $2000; drop EyeSight Gurman: Apple smart glasses and AirPods with cameras possibly launching in 2027

    50 min
  5. 10 OCT

    M4 MacBook Pro leaks and release date, iOS 18.1 beta 6, more Apple execs retiring

    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/happyhour Sponsored 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 Podcasts Overcast Spotify 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 content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Gurman: New M4 Macs and iPad mini 7 to launch on November 1 Apple reportedly releasing iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence features on October 28 iOS 18.1: New features, release date, and more New Mac mini coming soon: Here's everything we know New unboxing video allegedly reveals unannounced M4 MacBook Pro, benchmark results M4 MacBook Pro offered for sale on Russian site; likely real iOS 18.1 beta 6: All the new features and changes Apple Music gets new sharing integration with TikTok in iOS 18.1 macOS Sequoia 15.1 will prompt you less often for screen recording permissions Vision Pro’s first scripted immersive film is coming this week, here’s the trailer Veteran Apple engineering leader Dan Riccio retiring this month Apple's head of procurement departing after 24 years Home Depot quietly begins rolling out Apple Pay support H-E-B caves to the pressure and begins rolling out Apple Pay to all stores

    52 min
  6. 3 OCT

    Apple smart display rumors, new Apple products in early 2025, and cheaper Vision Pro details

    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 Podcasts Overcast Spotify 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 content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Apple’s most useless feature? Apple’s ‘HomeAccessory’ could have square display, A18 chip Report: HomePod with display and homeOS to launch next year with Apple Intelligence Kuo: New Apple Vision Pro with M5 chip on the way, featuring Apple Intelligence support YouTube app 'Juno' for Apple Vision Pro removed from App Store YouTube planning Apple Vision Pro app, points users to Safari Non-Pro Apple Vision likely to have half the resolution Bloomberg: New iPhone SE with Face ID and updated iPad Air launching early next year WSJ: Apple Card could switch from Goldman Sachs to Chase and change 'key' features

    47 min
  7. 26 SEPT

    Hands on with iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4

    Benjamin and Chance share their hands-on reviews with Apple’s latest products, from the impressive noise cancellation in AirPods 4 to the useful — if fiddly — Camera Control on the iPhone 16 Pro, and the redesigned Apple Watch Series 10. The latest iOS 18.1 beta also includes some useful enhancements to Control Center and iPhone Mirroring. And in Happy Hour Plus, Meta impresses with its Orion prototype, but shipping the AR glasses form factor is another thing entirely. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Things: The award-winning to-do app, ready for iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia. 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 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/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 Podcasts Overcast Spotify 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 content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Hands-on with AirPods 4: better in every way Chance on Threads: Desert titanium or black titanium? iOS 18.1: New features, release date, and more iOS 18.1 beta 5: Every new feature and change iOS 18.1 beta 5 changes and features - iPhone Mirroring drag and drop just works [Video]

    1h 30m
  8. 19 SEPT

    iOS 18 is out, iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 reviewed

    iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11 and tvOS 18 are finally out for public consumption. Benjamin and Chance go through some of their favorite features from this OS cycle, and initial impressions on how the changes are being received. Plus, they react to the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 reviews that dropped this week. And in Happy Hour Plus, we anticipate how the average consumer will vote with their wallets this fall, amid some reports that claim the iPhone 16 is underperforming. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by SUPCASE and I-Blason: Protect your brand new iPhone 16 in style with rugged cases. Sponsored by iMazing 3: The world’s most trusted tool to manage Apple devices and transfer data from a Mac or PC. Try it now. 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. 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 Podcasts Overcast Spotify 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 content Monthly bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Threads poll on AirPods Pro lanyard use Look inside AirPods Pro 2 with new CT scan images Apple touts iPhone 16 Pro and Apple Intelligence in new videos iPhone 16 Pro reviews: Incredible battery life, camera quality boost, Camera Control quirks iPhone 16 review roundup: This year, the base models are almost an iPhone Pro AirPods 4 review: big deal, small package AirPods 4 reviews: Impressive noise cancellation in an open-ear design Hands-on with black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 Apple Watch Series 10 review: bigger, thinner, smarter Apple Watch Series 10 review roundup: Iterative update, but slim design with big display is like an Ultra Lite iOS 18 is here, and it's Apple's most personal iPhone update yet Apple releases watchOS 11 with these new features Apple releases tvOS 18 for Apple TV and HomePod software update, here's what's new These visionOS 2 features aim to make Vision Pro an actually useful computer macOS Sequoia now available for Mac with iPhone Mirroring iPhone flashlight iOS 18: How it works Kuo: iPhone 16 Pro demand lower than expected, iPhone 16 Plus pre-orders up 48%

    1h 23m

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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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