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

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    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
  2. 12 SEPT

    iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 event reactions 

    Benjamin and Chance react to Apple’s September event, with full coverage of all the announcements from the keynote, including thoughts on the new iPhone 16 lineup, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. We try to forget the AirPods Max. And in Happy Hour Plus, of all the new products, hear what Benjamin and Chance are excited to order for day one delivery. 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 HelloFresh: America’s #1 meal kit! For FREE breakfast for life go to hellofresh.com/freehappyhour Sponsored by Torras: Elevate your iPhone experience with the TORRAS Ostand 360 Spin Case and the new Ostand 360. Protect your device, enhance your productivity, and enjoy unmatched convenience and style. Get yours today and experience the next level of phone protection and functionality. 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. 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 iPhone 16 is here: Apple event live blog and news hub - 9to5Mac Introducing Apple Watch Series 10 - Apple Apple Watch Series 10 - Apple Apple Watch - Compare Models - Apple Apple Watch Ultra 2 now available in black titanium - Apple AirPods (2nd generation) vs AirPods 4 vs AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation - Apple AirPods 4 - Apple Apple introduces AirPods 4 and a hearing health experience with AirPods Pro 2 - Apple Four new features coming to AirPods Pro 2 this year - 9to5Mac Apple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus - Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus - Apple iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max - Apple Apple debuts iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max - Apple iPhone - Compare Models - Apple Here’s how much bigger the iPhone 16 Pro models are than the iPhone 16 How much heavier are the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max? - 9to5Mac iPhone 16 battery life: How much better is it? - 9to5Mac

    2h 10m
  3. 5 SEPT

    Last minute Apple event rumors, plastic Apple Watch SE appeal, and new Mac mini

    Benjamin and Chance get hyped for Apple’s upcoming ‘Glowtime’ September event, discussing some last-minute rumors and leaks about the products on deck. They discuss the market for the rumored plastic body Apple Watch SE, the latest on the M4 Mac mini redesign, and the iOS 18 Sports app gets a feature it should have had from the beginning.  And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin checks in with Chance’s Vision Pro usage and rallies against the narrative that “AI” has somehow supplanted “AR”. 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 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 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 Apple Watch SE might switch from aluminum to plastic Report: Apple testing next-gen Apple Watch SE made with plastic to cut costs This is probably the new gold titanium iPhone 16 Pro color M4 Mac mini likely to lose support for USB-A, keep internal power supply Apple Music adds five new personalized 'Mood' stations Apple Sports brings live scores to your iPhone lock screen with iOS 18

    48 min
  4. 29 AUG

    ‘Glowtime’ iPhone 16 and Apple Watch event expectations, new Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.1 beta 3

    The September iPhone event is official! Benjamin and Chance break down what they expect to see on September 9. Also, Apple releases iOS 18.1 beta 3 with the new AI photos Clean Up feature, an expansion of notification summaries, and Apple SVP Luca Maestri announces he is transitioning out of the CFO role.  And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance marvels at how Homebridge is more reliable than the official Matter integration for HomeKit. And Ted Lasso season 4 is all but confirmed. Sponsored by Ladder: Go to Ladderlife.com/HappyHour today to see if you’re instantly approved. 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 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 Chance on The Talk Show Apple officially announces iPhone 16 event Apple event coming soon: iPhone 16, AirPods 4, and more iOS 18.1 beta 3 lets you remove distractions from pictures with new 'Clean Up' feature iOS 18.1 beta 3 brings Apple Intelligence notification summaries to all apps iOS 18 adding default app controls for messaging, phone calls, navigation, and more in the EU Rumor: AirPods Pro 3 coming ‘soon’ with ‘much better’ noise cancellation Apple announces CFO transition coming soon, names Luca Maestri successor Gurman: Apple issues fourth known round of layoffs this year with Services job cuts

    1h 12m
  5. 22 AUG

    Happy Hour: 500th episode Ask9to5Mac special

    Benjamin and Chance answer some Ask9to5Mac questions to celebrate Happy Hour’s 500th episode, with commentary on upcoming Apple products, as well as some meta questions about the podcast itself. They also chat about the fact that Apple Podcasts is now available on the web, and how the rumored brown iPhone 16 is actually be in vogue. And in Happy Hour Plus, Ask9to5Mac continues with questions about Benjamin and Chance’s career, and what could we imagine we’d be doing if 9to5Mac hadn’t panned out. Sponsored by Ladder: Go to Ladderlife.com/HappyHour today to see if you’re instantly approved. 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 Apple Podcasts launches web app, listen to your Up Next queue and library in a browser Beats Studio Pro gain multi-user audio sharing with new firmware iPhone 16 Pro’s new color could be called ‘Desert Titanium’ New image reveals iPhone 16 Pro in new 'bronze' color iPhone 16 colors: Here's what to expect next month

    1h 12m
  6. 16 AUG

    Redesigned M4 Mac mini, iPhone NFC access, Apple home robots

    Benjamin and Chance get excited about the news of an enticing Mac mini redesign coming this fall, talk about the changes in the latest iOS 18 betas, and question the appeal of the rumored $1000 table-top HomePod device. Plus, Apple tries to appease regulators with new policies for iPhone NFC and external link outs in the EU. And in Happy Hour Plus, we debate Apple TV+ movie performance in light of the news that Wolfs is no longer getting a wide theatrical release. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by HelloFresh: America’s #1 meal kit! For a limited time, kids eat FREE. Go to HelloFresh.com/happyhourkids to unlock this exclusive offer. 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 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 macOS Sequoia will now prompt you monthly (not weekly) for screen recording permissions Apple preparing major Mac mini redesign for later this year, report says Apple is opening the iPhone's NFC chip to third-party apps with iOS 18.1 Here's what developers can do with the new NFC API for iPhone What's new in the latest iOS 18 and iOS 18.1 betas? Apple announces new fee structure for apps in the EU that link out to the web for purchases Bloomberg: Apple targeting sub-$1,000 price for iPad-like robotic home device Apple cancels wide theatrical release for 'Wolfs' movie starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney, streaming date announced

    1h 7m
  7. 8 AUG

    Sequoia screen recording nags, iOS 18 Photos app changes, Apple Arcade woes

    Benjamin and Chance give their feedback on the new features unveiled in iOS 18 beta 5, including Distraction Control and significant Photos app design changes. Apple oversteps the mark with screen recording permission dialogs in macOS Sequoia, the DOJ wins their antitrust case against Google, game developers report frustrations with Apple Arcade, and more. And in Happy Hour Plus, we speculate on which model M4 Mac will be getting a big overhaul this generation. 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 ExpressVPN: Visit ExpressVPN.com/9to5mac to learn more and get three extra months for free. 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 macOS Sequoia adds weekly permission prompt for screenshot and screen recording apps - 9to5Mac Google’s $20B default search deal with Apple violates antitrust law, judge rules - 9to5Mac Apple Arcade developers frustrated by long delays in getting paid, no incentives to make Vision Pro games - 9to5Mac Disney+ adds its fifth immersive Environment for Apple Vision Pro - 9to5Mac New SpongeBob SquarePants Environment comes to Apple Vision Pro - 9to5Mac iOS 18 beta 5: Here's what's new - 9to5Mac iOS 18 beta 5 adds new Distraction Control feature for Safari - 9to5Mac Apple removes Carousel in Photos as part of changes based on iOS 18 beta feedback - 9to5Mac Report: M4 MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac on track for this year - 9to5Mac

    1h 15m
  8. 2 AUG

    Hands on with Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1, new iPhone 16 colors revealed

    Benjamin and Chance spend most of the episode discussing iOS 18.1 with the debut of the first Apple Intelligence beta. That includes the new Writing Tools, notification summaries and Reduce Interruptions focus mode. It also features a new design for Siri, but lacks most of the new Siri functionality set to come later, which seems like an unenforced error. And in Happy Hour Plus, the duo reflect on their favorite podcast player apps, in light of the recently overhauled Overcast launch. Join at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by 1Password: Make sure that your family and their data are safe online. Everyone, from children to grandparents, has a digital identity – along with logins and passwords to who-knows-how-many things. Managing these accounts doesn’t have to feel like a chore. 1Password makes it easy to keep your family’s credentials safe online. Try a Free 14 day trial today. Sponsored by Oracle: Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.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 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 iPhone 16 colors and redesigned camera bump revealed in new image New image shows off iPhone 16 Pro colors, including darker Black Titanium iOS 18 beta 4: Here's what's new iOS 18.1 beta 1 now available with first Apple Intelligence features Smarter Siri with personal context understanding coming later this year in iOS 18 update These Apple Intelligence features aren’t in the first iOS 18.1 beta Hands on with Apple Intelligence writing tools in iOS 18.1

    1h 15m

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