Episodes

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

    M4 MacBook Pro leaks and release date, iOS 18.1 beta 6, more Apple execs retiring
    Oct 10 2024
    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/happyhourSponsored 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 PodcastsOvercastSpotify 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 contentBonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Gurman: New M4 Macs and iPad mini 7 to launch on November 1Apple reportedly releasing iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence features on October 28iOS 18.1: New features, release date, and moreNew Mac mini coming soon: Here's everything we knowNew unboxing video allegedly reveals unannounced M4 MacBook Pro, benchmark resultsM4 MacBook Pro offered for sale on Russian site; likely realiOS 18.1 beta 6: All the new features and changesApple Music gets new sharing integration with TikTok in iOS 18.1macOS Sequoia 15.1 will prompt you less often for screen recording permissionsVision Pro’s first scripted immersive film is coming this week, here’s the trailerVeteran Apple engineering leader Dan Riccio retiring this monthApple's head of procurement departing after 24 yearsHome Depot quietly begins rolling out Apple Pay supportH-E-B caves to the pressure and begins rolling out Apple Pay to all stores
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    52 mins
  • Apple smart display rumors, new Apple products in early 2025, and cheaper Vision Pro details

    Apple smart display rumors, new Apple products in early 2025, and cheaper Vision Pro details
    Oct 3 2024
    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 PodcastsOvercastSpotify 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 contentBonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Apple’s most useless feature?Apple’s ‘HomeAccessory’ could have square display, A18 chipReport: HomePod with display and homeOS to launch next year with Apple IntelligenceKuo: New Apple Vision Pro with M5 chip on the way, featuring Apple Intelligence supportYouTube app 'Juno' for Apple Vision Pro removed from App StoreYouTube planning Apple Vision Pro app, points users to SafariNon-Pro Apple Vision likely to have half the resolutionBloomberg: New iPhone SE with Face ID and updated iPad Air launching early next yearWSJ: Apple Card could switch from Goldman Sachs to Chase and change 'key' features
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    47 mins
  • Hands on with iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4

    Hands on with iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4
    Sep 26 2024
    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 PodcastsOvercastSpotify 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 contentBonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Hands-on with AirPods 4: better in every wayChance on Threads: Desert titanium or black titanium?iOS 18.1: New features, release date, and moreiOS 18.1 beta 5: Every new feature and changeiOS 18.1 beta 5 changes and features - iPhone Mirroring drag and drop just works [Video]
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • iOS 18 is out, iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 reviewed

    iOS 18 is out, iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 reviewed
    Sep 19 2024
    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 PodcastsOvercastSpotify 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 contentMonthly bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Threads poll on AirPods Pro lanyard useLook inside AirPods Pro 2 with new CT scan imagesApple touts iPhone 16 Pro and Apple Intelligence in new videosiPhone 16 Pro reviews: Incredible battery life, camera quality boost, Camera Control quirksiPhone 16 review roundup: This year, the base models are almost an iPhone ProAirPods 4 review: big deal, small packageAirPods 4 reviews: Impressive noise cancellation in an open-ear designHands-on with black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2Apple Watch Series 10 review: bigger, thinner, smarterApple Watch Series 10 review roundup: Iterative update, but slim design with big display is like an Ultra LiteiOS 18 is here, and it's Apple's most personal iPhone update yetApple releases watchOS 11 with these new featuresApple releases tvOS 18 for Apple TV and HomePod software update, here's what's newThese visionOS 2 features aim to make Vision Pro an actually useful computermacOS Sequoia now available for Mac with iPhone MirroringiPhone flashlight iOS 18: How it worksKuo: iPhone 16 Pro demand lower than expected, iPhone 16 Plus pre-orders up 48%
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 event reactions

    iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 event reactions
    Sep 12 2024
    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/freehappyhourSponsored 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 PodcastsOvercastSpotify 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 contentMonthly bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links iPhone 16 is here: Apple event live blog and news hub - 9to5MacIntroducing Apple Watch Series 10 - AppleApple Watch Series 10 - AppleApple Watch - Compare Models - AppleApple Watch Ultra 2 now available in black titanium - AppleAirPods (2nd generation) vs AirPods 4 vs AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation - AppleAirPods 4 - AppleApple introduces AirPods 4 and a hearing health experience with AirPods Pro 2 - AppleFour new features coming to AirPods Pro 2 this year - 9to5MacApple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus - AppleiPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus - AppleiPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max - AppleApple debuts iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max - AppleiPhone - Compare Models - AppleHere’s how much bigger the iPhone 16 Pro models are than the iPhone 16How much heavier are the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max? - 9to5MaciPhone 16 battery life: How much better is it? - 9to5Mac
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    2 hrs and 10 mins
  • Last minute Apple event rumors, plastic Apple Watch SE appeal, and new Mac mini

    Last minute Apple event rumors, plastic Apple Watch SE appeal, and new Mac mini
    Sep 5 2024

    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”.

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    Hosts

    Chance Miller

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    • @ChanceHMiller on Threads

    Benjamin Mayo

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    9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus

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

    ‘Glowtime’ iPhone 16 and Apple Watch event expectations, new Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.1 beta 3
    Aug 29 2024
    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 PodcastsOvercastSpotify 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 contentMonthly bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Chance on The Talk ShowApple officially announces iPhone 16 eventApple event coming soon: iPhone 16, AirPods 4, and moreiOS 18.1 beta 3 lets you remove distractions from pictures with new 'Clean Up' featureiOS 18.1 beta 3 brings Apple Intelligence notification summaries to all appsiOS 18 adding default app controls for messaging, phone calls, navigation, and more in the EURumor: AirPods Pro 3 coming ‘soon’ with ‘much better’ noise cancellationApple announces CFO transition coming soon, names Luca Maestri successorGurman: Apple issues fourth known round of layoffs this year with Services job cuts
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Happy Hour: 500th episode Ask9to5Mac special

    Happy Hour: 500th episode Ask9to5Mac special
    Aug 22 2024

    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.

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    Hosts

    Chance Miller

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    • @chancehmiller@mastodon.social
    • @ChanceHMiller on Instagram
    • @ChanceHMiller on Threads

    Benjamin Mayo

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    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
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    1 hr and 12 mins