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9to5Mac Happy Hour 9to5Mac Happy Hour
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A weekly podcast discussing the latest in Apple and technology. Hosted by 9to5Mac's Benjamin Mayo and Zac Hall.
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M2 MacBook Pro reviews, iPhone 15 design, Apple AR headset software details
Benjamin and Zac discuss a change to Low Power Mode on the Apple Watch, Apple’s newest TV+ ad, and reviewers have gotten a chance to go hands-on with the new M2 MacBook Pro and Mac mini. Plus, there’s new rumors about the iPhone 15 Pro chassis redesign and insights into exactly how Apple’s upcoming AR headset will work from a software perspective.
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Apple Watch Ultra never really turns off
Advanced Data Protection has created a problem for HomePods, here’s how to fix it
Timothée Chalamet is desperate to have an Apple TV+ show in new ad
M2 MacBook Pro reviews: A beast of a machine, but overkill for almost everyone
M2 Mac mini reviews: ‘Mac Studio junior’ with impressive performance, versatile prices
Rumor: iPhone 15 Pro to feature ‘beautiful’ new design with thinner bezels and curved edges
Apple ‘Reality Pro’ headset will toggle between AR/VR, serve as Mac display, 2-hour external battery packs, more
Hands-on: Tapbots officially launches ‘Ivory for Mastodon’ with Tweetbot foundation
Apple Fellow Phil Schiller confirms he’s now on Mastodon after deleting Twitter account
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HomePod returns, M2 Mac mini and new MacBook Pro announced
Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple’s hardware announcements this week including the new lineup of MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and the return of the original big HomePod. Plus, there’s more rumors about the AR headset roadmap and Apple TV+ presents its spring slate of shows.
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New MacBook Pro now official: M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, 8K HDMI, Wi-Fi 6E
Apple launches new Mac mini with M2 and M2 Pro chip, lower $599 starting price
Bah, humbug! MacBook Air’s midnight finish was no match for a toy air hockey table
Apple unveils new full-size HomePod with refined design, new color, $299 price, more
Apple celebrates Black History Month with special-edition Apple Watch Sport Loop, new watch face, more
iOS 16.3 brings iCloud Advanced Data Protection feature to all users worldwide
Apple reportedly developing cheaper mixed-reality headset, postpones AR glasses
Ted Lasso season three confirmed for spring as Apple TV+ unveils a dozen new original series
Siri pulled a false alarm at the gym and caused 15 armed police officers to show up
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Touchscreen Macs, 2023 Apple product roadmap and in-house part rumors
A whole bunch of rumors this week as Apple’s plans for 2023 products become clearer. Further ahead, there’s a new report out that Apple is readying its first touchscreen Mac. Apple is also preparing to replace the modem, WiFi and Bluetooth chips in its device with custom parts of its own design. Plus, AI-narrated audiobooks in Apple Books and Apple Services VP Peter Stern announces he is leaving the company.
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Tim Cook taking $50 million pay cut in 2023 at his own request
Apple to lean on LG for production of its first Apple Watch micro-LED display
Apple Music exec adds Apple TV+ to responsibilities amid Services leadership reshuffle
Report: MacBook Pro refresh ‘delayed once again,’ shipments expected to halve
Kuo: New AirPods Max and $99 AirPods Lite in the works
Apple developing touchscreen Macs that could debut in 2025 with new MacBook Pro
First Apple Silicon Mac Pro could come by spring as test machines run macOS 13.3
Apple custom displays: What the Bloomberg report really means (probably)
Apple Business Connect launches as free tool to help organize key information across services
First OLED MacBook next year ‘at the earliest’; expect thinner and lighter models
New report hints at brighter Micro LED display coming to 2024 Apple Watch models
Apple to start making its own custom screens for iPhone and Apple Watch, ditching partners like Samsung
Eddy Cue pens letter celebrating Apple’s ‘groundbreaking’ services: $320 billion paid to developers, nearly 1 billion paid subs
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New HomeKit architecture paused, 2023 Apple rumors, AR headset details
Benjamin and Zac start the new year off with Jeff Pu reporting on Apple’s upcoming product roadmap, from iPhone 15 to Apple Watch to AirPods. The Information has a big story about the latest tech specs of the Apple AR/VR headset. Plus, Apple announces price increases for iPhone battery replacement and the new HomeKit architecture rollout is paused, for now.
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Kuo: Apple AR/VR headset development behind schedule, expect late fall release
Apple mixed reality headset may require AirPods for audio, H2 chip includes secret low-latency mode
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus rumored to feature 48MP rear camera, just like Pro models
Jeff Pu: Apple Watch Ultra to get larger display with Micro LED technology in 2024
Apple reportedly working on ‘AirPods Lite’ to compete with cheaper wireless earbuds
Apple raising prices of its battery replacement service for older iPhone models
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2022 Apple Year in Review
Benjamin and Zac review the year in Apple news, discussing all the major stories from the last twelve months, including reflecting on all the new 2022 hardware products, from the Mac Studio in March through to the iPhone 14 lineup in the fall. Happy New Year everyone!
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January
AAPL hits $3 trillion market cap, Apple now first company to reach milestone valuation
AAPL lost a trillion dollars this year as iPhone shipments forecasted to drop into 2023
iPhone 14 Pro now rumored to feature ‘hole + pill design’ instead of notch
iOS 15.4 enables Face ID support while wearing a mask, no Apple Watch required
Cisco exec turned Apple comms VP departs after less than a year, Kristin Huguet to take over
February
Apple tackling AirTag stalking concerns with these changes to Find My network
Apple announces new Tap to Pay feature that turns iPhones into contactless payment terminals
Square bringing Tap to Pay on iPhone support to its POS app later this year
March
iPhone SE 3 tidbits: Lacks MagSafe and Ceramic Shield technologies, IP67, no 5G mmWave
Apple unveils iPad Air 5 with M1 chip, purple color option, more
Apple details highest-end processor with M1 Ultra, combining M1 Max chips
Apple announces new ‘Mac Studio’ desktop computer powered by M1 Ultra chip with expanded I/O
Apple announces new $1599 27-inch 5K Apple Studio Display, featuring Center Stage webcam
Apple’s Studio Display’s poor webcam quality is not a software bug after all
Apple teases Apple Silicon Mac Pro at end of March event
CODA wins Best Picture: Apple becomes first streaming service to get Oscars top prize
April
MLB talks Friday Night Baseball on TV+: ‘Apple reaches into every single home’
Apple Self Service Repair store now available, allowing customers to repair their own iPhones for the first time
May
Apple discontinues iPod touch, ending 20 year run of iconic ‘iPod’ brand
iPod touch now removed from Apple website as old URL redirects users to Apple Support
Now obsolete, the iPod touch was once the gateway to the iOS ecosystem
iPod In Memoriam
June
WWDC 2022 News Hub and Live Blog: iOS 16, macOS 13, new MacBook Air, more
Apple announces exclusive streaming deal for all Major League Soccer games, separate subscription required
Apple again updates App Store guidelines to comply with Dutch government requirements
July
Jony Ive is no longer an Apple consultant, says report
Jony Ive LoveFrom contract was likely only ever a PR fiction; ending it means nothing
M2 MacBook Air reviews are in: New era, all-day battery, same base storage concern as MacBook Pro
M2 MacBook Air takes performance hit with slower SSD on base model
August
Apple expanding App Store ads from search to ‘Today’ tab and more
Apple temporarily halts showing ads for gambling apps on App Store product pages following developer complaints
September
iPhone 14 Plus and iPhone 14 Pro Max: Top features available on both large screen models
AirPods Pro 2 have everything you need – but there’s one feature Apple hid
Hands-on: Apple Watch Series 8 and Apple Watch Ultra
Apple Watch Series 8: Hands-on with the new Hermès Lucky Horse face
October
Apple announces new 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro with M2 chip, Apple Pencil hover feature
Apple debuts all-new iPad 10: Larger display, four colors, landscape front camera, more
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iPhone app sideloading, new Mac Pro rumors, iPhone SE 4 cancelled
Benjamin and Zac dive into the reports that Apple is preparing to comply with the EU Digital Markets Act, with alternative app stores and sideloading becoming a possibility on the iPhone for the first time. Also, there’s rumors that Apple has cancelled plans to release an iPhone SE 4 next year, and we have more clarity on the final specs for the upcoming Apple Silicon Mac Pro.
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Apple VR headset is probably to blame for Google picking off NFL Sunday Ticket deal at the 11th hour
Kuo: Mass production of iPhone SE 4 might be cancelled or delayed until 2024
AirPods Pro 2: The perfect replacement for AirPods Max that I didn’t know I needed
Apple reveals MLS Season Pass schedule following exclusive streaming rights deal
Apple’s self-service repair program now available for Studio Display and M1 Mac desktops
Apple TV app for Android is rumored, following earlier expansion to Android TV devices
Reported 2023 Mac Pro plan would be understandable, but still potentially concerning
Apple reportedly prepping ‘multiple new external monitors’ with Apple Silicon inside
Gurman: Apple cancels plans for high-end ‘M2 Extreme’ chip, but new Mac Pro will retain expandability options for RAM and storage
After months of negotiations, Apple reportedly exits the running for NFL Sunday Ticket package
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Customer Reviews
Good podcast
This is a good podcast but too Mac-centric… iPad, for example, is always the underdog here and looked down as a productivity tool…
Typical leftists
Like any other leftists, they can’t help but discuss how their political opinions are superior to everyone else. It’s always amusing to listen to some washed up losers saying how elon musk is stupid.
Volume issues
This is a good podcast that would be better if you could hear it. The volume is consistently low even with the phone volume maxed out, and is made worse by the presenters speaking very softly and often trailing off as they finish a thought. I suspect that the presenters may be leaning into and then away from their microphones. A little post processing would help this show a lot.