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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 iPad Pro, iPad Air, and M4 chip Apple event reactions
Benjamin and Chance react to all the announcements out of the spring ‘Let Loose’ event, including the radically thin new iPad Pro, the new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air lineup, what to expect from the M4 chip, and how the event compared to their expectations going in overall.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance reflect on how they feel the video event format is performing for Apple, and whether it makes sense for the company to return to the live keynote style, sometimes. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Here's what Apple announced at its iPad-focused ‘Let loose’ event
iPad Air 6: Redesigned model available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, landscape front camera, more
Apple announces new iPad Pro: OLED display, M4 chip, thinner redesigned chassis
Apple unveils M4: Its first chip made for AI from the ground up
New versions of Final Cut and Logic Pro for iPad take advantage of the power of the M4 chip
Apple doubles down on AI virtual musicians, adds intelligent stem splitting, more in new Logic Pro for iPad and Mac
Apple debuts Magic Keyboard for M4 iPad Pro with larger trackpad, function row, aluminum palm rest
Apple Pencil Pro launches, with squeeze gesture, roll, FindMy
Apple reduces iPad 10 price to $349, discontinues iPad 9 with Home button -
Beats Solo Buds, surprising iPad Pro specs, and iOS 18 rumors
Benjamin and Chance assess the final iPad rumors ahead of next week’s ‘Let Loose’ event. Beats launches an incredibly compelling new addition to their headphones lineup, the Beats Solo Buds. At the same time, Apple fails to acknowledge what happened with people getting locked out of their Apple IDs over the weekend, in the same week as it releases a statement promising to fix an issue with iPhone alarms.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance discuss what podcast client they currently use and why, and how their listening habits reflect their app preferences. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Beats Solo 4 hands-on: the most iconic Beats headphones just got better
Apple debuts new Beats Solo Buds with 18-hour battery life for $79
Apple's Beats Pill speaker could be about to make a comeback
Apple users are being locked out of their Apple IDs with no explanation
Apple working on fix for bug causing iPhone alarms to not play sounds
iOS 18 rumor: These new AI features are coming to Safari
EU will force Apple to add app sideloading, alternative browser engine support to iPad
Report: iOS 18 to update many of the built-in apps, home screen updates, 'modular' design tweaks
Gurman: New iPad Pro may actually be powered by the M4 chip, touting AI features
M4 iPad Pro: Will Apple put a brand new chip in its next iPad?
New Apple Pencil to include haptic feedback and new gestures -
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iPad Apple event announced, FineWoven winding down, Apple TV FIFA deal
Benjamin and Chance get hyped for the just-announced Apple event, entitled ‘Let Loose’ set for May 7, in which we expect Apple to finally update the iPad hardware lineup. There’s also rumors that Apple is preparing to end FineWoven case production, and a weird curio that the iPhone 17 Plus screen may get slightly smaller. Elsewhere, AirPlay for hotels finally arrives and Apple is nearing a deal to exclusively stream the 2025 FIFA Club Word Cup.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance’s Mac broke. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Chance Miller
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Benjamin Mayo
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Apple announces special event for May 7: 'Let Loose'
Tim Cook hints at new Apple Pencil 3 coming next month
Ross Young: New iPad Air won’t feature mini-LED after all, but a new mystery iPad is coming in Q4
Rumor: Apple ends production of FineWoven cases and watch bands, following complaints
Apple still has one more 'season' of FineWoven accessories in the works, but the end is near
Kuo: Apple cuts Vision Pro shipments, now 'reviewing and adjusting' headset strategy
AirPlay streaming launches today on TVs at IHG hotels and resorts
Full list of hotels with AirPlay streaming support
Report: iPhone 17 Plus to feature a smaller screen than current 'Plus' phones
Gurman: iOS 18 AI features to be powered by 'entirely on-device' LLM, offering privacy and speed benefits
Apple nearing billion-dollar streaming TV deal with FIFA; still in the running for NBA rights
Yes, the YouTube app now hijacks your Apple TV's screen saver -
iOS 17.5 beta 2, M4 Mac schedule, Humane Pin reviews
Benjamin and Chance discuss the latest in Apple news, including Web Distribution for EU users launching in iOS 17.5 beta 2, we get our first sense of the M4 Mac release scheduled and the company opens up its third-party repair policies further. Also, the Humane Ai Pin debuts to a very mixed critical response.
And in Happy Hour Plus, we talk about our multitasking and window management habits on macOS. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
Note from Chance: We had some technical difficulties this week, so the audio quality isn't up to our normal standards. We apologize and will be back to normal next time!
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9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus
Introducing 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.
Hosts
Chance Miller
@ChanceHMiller on Twitter
@chancehmiller@mastodon.social
@ChanceHMiller on Instagram
@ChanceHMiller on Threads
Benjamin Mayo
@bzamayo on Twitter
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@bzamayo on Threads
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Game Boy emulator now available on the iPhone following App Store rules change [update: gone]
iPhone 'iGBA' emulator removed from App Store, but we aren't sure why
Here's why Apple removed the first Game Boy emulator from the App Store
The Verge’s Humane AI Pin review
MKBHD’s AI Pin review
iOS 17.5 beta 2 coming today with new Web Distribution sideloading feature in the EU
Apple will relax repair policy to allow used genuine parts with select iPhones
Apple's John Ternus defends iPhone parts pairing as 'not evil'
Here's when to expect the first M4 Macs to launch
Apple aiming to release first M4-powered Macs this year with a focus on AI -
Bonus: Watching "BlackBerry"
Benjamin and Chance watch BlackBerry, the 2023 film covering the "story of the meteoric rise and catastrophic demise of the world’s first smartphone."