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  • iOS 26.2 new features, App Store on web, Gemini Siri deal confirmed

    iOS 26.2 new features, App Store on web, Gemini Siri deal confirmed
    Nov 6 2025
    Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new features in iOS 26.2, including some fancy Podcast AI updates and a puzzling decision to remove Apple Watch Wi-Fi syncing in the EU. Also, Apple launches a browsable App Store on the web, and is set to pay $1bn annually to Google to use Gemini models as the underpinning of new Siri. And in Happy Hour Plus, the pair react to the new Apple TV intro, and get hyped for the premiere of Vince Gilligan’s new series, Pluribus. Sponsored by Hydrow: Skip the gym, not the workout. Use code HAPPYHOUR to get $100 off any Hydrow rower. Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour.Sponsored by NordStellar: Protect your business today at nordstellar.com/happyhour and use code blackfriday20 to save 20%. Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@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 releases iOS 26.1 for iPhone with these changesiOS 26.1: Here are Apple's official release notesEverything new in iOS 26.2 beta 1AirPods Live Translation feature coming to the EU next monthiOS 26.2 will remove a key iPhone and Apple Watch feature in EU, per reportiOS 26.2 includes three helpful upgrades to Apple Podcasts appiOS 26.2’s Apple News app has a new and improved designiOS 26.2 brings a small but great Apple Music upgradewatchOS 26.2 makes a big change to Sleep Score, here’s what’s differentApple launches rich new web interface for the App StoreApple's new Siri will secretly use Google Gemini models behind the scenesApple nears $1 billion Google deal for custom Gemini model to power SiriApple reports Q4 2025 earnings, here are the numbers [charts]Apple says holiday quarter will be biggest ever in company history
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    55 m
  • Touchscreen Macs, OLED iPad mini, ads in Apple Maps

    Touchscreen Macs, OLED iPad mini, ads in Apple Maps
    Oct 30 2025
    Benjamin and Chance react to a bevy of Bloomberg reports about Apple’s future plans, from touchscreen Macs to ads in Apple Maps and a future OLED iPad mini. And in Happy Hour Plus, the 1X NEO robot makes waves with a launch that demonstrated perhaps the biggest divide between the hype and the reality of the product. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Framer: The only free design tool that brings your ideas to the web. Visit framer.com/design and use code HAPPYHOUR for a free month. Sponsored by Material Security: Material Security is transforming how companies protect their most critical cloud assets. Learn more and see how it works at material.security.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 @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@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 Music PM to discuss recent features in Reddit AMAOriginal Reddit thread about the AMAiOS 26.1 release candidate now available with these changesBloomberg: Apple planning huge MacBook Pro overhaul for as soon as next yearReport: Apple preparing major display upgrade for three upcoming productsNew iPad mini could solve my biggest complaintReport: iPad Pro to gain vapor chamber cooling with M6 modelApple may introduce search ads to Apple Maps starting next year, per reportI Tried the First Humanoid Home Robot. It Got Weird. | WSJ - YouTube1X NEO Home Robot
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    51 m
  • Liquid Glass settings, M5 Vision Pro hands on, Apple F1 deal official

    Liquid Glass settings, M5 Vision Pro hands on, Apple F1 deal official
    Oct 23 2025
    Benjamin and Chance react to the inclusion of a new Liquid Glass toggle in Settings in iOS 26.1 beta 4, and whether it reflects Apple’s lack of confidence in software design. The Apple TV F1 deal is now official, and Chance goes hands-on with the M5 Vision Pro. And in Happy Hour Plus, the pair discuss the news that the iPhone Air is reportedly not selling well, and check in with their experiences a month after its release. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Mint Mobile: Get your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month at mintmobile.com/happyhour.Sponsored by Material Security: Material Security is transforming how companies protect their most critical cloud assets. Learn more and see how it works at material.security.Sponsored by HelloFresh: America’s #1 meal kit! Get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life at HelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm. Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@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 Everything new in iOS 26.1 beta 4iOS 26.1 beta 4 adds new setting to tone down Liquid Glass transparencyNew iOS 26.1 toggle can stop accidental Camera launchesApple Vision Pro (M5) review: More than just a spec bumpSamsung’s Galaxy XR is the first Android XR headset, available now for $1,799Galaxy XR is a needed step, but feels dead on arrival [Video]Apple announces F1 races are coming exclusively to Apple TV in the USNew Apple TV and Peacock bundle offers both services at discounted price, including special Apple One perkYou can now sign up to the Apple TV and Peacock bundle, discount also available for Apple One subscribersiPhone Air orders slashed to almost 'end of production' level: NikkeiMing-Chi Kuo on X
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    1 h y 16 m
  • New M5 chip product launches, live Vision Pro basketball, Apple TV name change

    New M5 chip product launches, live Vision Pro basketball, Apple TV name change
    Oct 16 2025
    Benjamin and Chance react to the new M5 iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro launches. Apple also kills off Clips app and teases live immersive NBA content, and announces a controversial name change for the Apple TV streaming service. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin gets more excited about the upcoming Apple smart display based off some details from Mark Gurman. 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 Material Security: Material Security is transforming how companies protect their most critical cloud assets. Learn more and see how it works at material.security. Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@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 unveils M5 chip, the next generation of Apple siliconApple launches new iPad Pro with M5 chip, C1X modemApple unveils new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by M5 chipApple Vision Pro gets the new M5 chip, Dual Knit Band, moreApple Vision Pro: PlayStation VR2 Sense controller in November, Logitech Muse and standalone Dual Knit Band available to orderApple Vision Pro to feature live immersive Lakers gamesRIP Clips: Apple abandons its quirky short-form video appApple has already begun work on an H3 chip and next-generation AirPods: reportApple TV+ rebranded as just 'Apple TV'Apple smart home hub reportedly marks shift in how new products are built as price target emerges
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    1 h y 11 m
  • iOS 26.1 changes, Vision Pro roadmap as Apple reacts to Meta smart glasses

    iOS 26.1 changes, Vision Pro roadmap as Apple reacts to Meta smart glasses
    Oct 10 2025
    Benjamin and Chance cover all the new changes in beta 2 of iOS 26.1, as Apple tidies up some loose ends in the new Liquid Glass design, and (kinda) brings back Slide Over on iPad. Also, Meta’s launch of smart glasses with displays apparently prompted a change to the Vision Pro roadmap, and the F1 streaming deal is apparently nearly done. And in Happy Hour Plus, the duo compares MagSafe power banks for the iPhone Air. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Private Internet Access: The world’s most transparent VPN provider. Go to piavpn.com/9to5Mac to get 83% off with 4 months free.Sponsored by NordStellar: Don’t wait until your company’s data is already for sale on the dark web. Protect your business today at nordstellar.com/happyhour. Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@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 Everything new in iOS 26.1 beta 2Apple Notes in iOS 26.1 adds new swipe gesture for power usersiOS 26.1 beta 2 makes alarms harder to accidentally dismissiPadOS 26.1 beta 2 restores Slide Over multitasking back to iPadMeta presents its first screen-equipped smart glassesApple Vision Air reportedly shelved over smart glasses developmentLeaked code points to new Apple Vision Pro ‘Dual Knit Band’Apple Stores are using new MagSafe chargers with silicone rings for iPhone 17 demo unitsReport: Apple hoping to announce F1 streaming deal at upcoming US Grand Prix
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    59 m
  • New iPad Pro leaks, Powerbeats Fit, notification summary UI oddities

    New iPad Pro leaks, Powerbeats Fit, notification summary UI oddities
    Oct 2 2025
    Benjamin and Chance talk about the week’s Apple news, including the bonkers leak of the so-far-unannounced M5 iPad Pro, and then the FCC chipped in with showing off the new MacBook Pro and Vision Pro too. Also, Benjamin’s robot vacuum got a dramatically better Matter update, Apple uses iPhone cameras to shoot Friday Night Baseball, and Beats unveils the Powerbeats Fit. And in Happy Hour Plus, we have some new iPhone follow-up as Chance samples the Max life, and Benjamin’s Air is accruing dust. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by OpenCase: A better iPhone case for MagSafe accessories. Use promo code "happyhour" for 10% off at TheOpenCase.com. Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour.Sponsored by Caldera Lab: High performance men’s skincare. Get 20% off your first order at CalderaLab.com/HAPPYHOUR Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@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 Friday Night Baseball to feature footage shot on iPhone cameras, a first for a live sports broadcastApple unveils Powerbeats Fit with more flexible design, new colorsLeaked unboxing video reveals unannounced M5 iPad Pro in fullDid the FCC just confirm new MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models?Report: Apple 'nearing' mass production for M5 MacBook Pros and new Studio DisplayNew LG UltraFine 6K now available for pre-order, pricing revealed [Updated]LG teases upcoming LG UltraFine 6K Display with Thunderbolt 5
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    55 m
  • iOS 26.1 beta, iPhone Air thoughts, 17 Pro durability saga

    iOS 26.1 beta, iPhone Air thoughts, 17 Pro durability saga
    Sep 25 2025
    Benjamin and Chance reflect on how Apple describes the unibody in iPhone history. Then, Benjamin shares his experiences with his first week of having the iPhone Air, meanwhile online durability and battery tests show impressive results across the new iPhone lineup. Nevertheless, Apple is forced to comment on 17 Pro ‘ScratchGate’, and the first iOS 26.1 beta adds some new swipe gestures in the Music app. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance tries the new Jupiter environment in visionOS 26, as Apple previews a swathe of new third-party immersive video content in the works. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by iMazing: iMazing lets you back up, transfer, and manage your iPhone and iPad data like never before — including messages, photos, music, WhatsApp, voicemails, battery health, and more. No cloud required. Use code 9to5mac-20off to get 20% off, exclusively for 9to5Mac listeners. Visit iMazing.com/9to5mac.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! Get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life at HelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm. Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@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 iPhone 17 Pro Max easily beats Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in battery life testiPhone 17 battery life test shows strong results across the lineupiPhone Air battery pack teardown shows a surprisingly familiar componentThe new iPhone 17 Pro aluminum body may be more prone to scuffs and scratchesiPhone Air bend test affirms Apple's claim of most durable iPhone ever, front glass scratch resistance also impressesApple responds to iPhone 17 Pro scratch and durability concernsApple releases first iOS 26.1 developer beta for iPhoneApple Music in iOS 26.1 adds a new gesture to switch songsEverything new in iOS 26.1 beta 1Apple working on MCP support on Mac, iPhone, and iPadApple looks set to make two important iOS 26 security changesMotoGP documentary shot in Apple Immersive Video races onto Vision Pro todayApple reveals seven new Immersive Videos coming soon to Vision ProHere's Apple Vision Pro's new Jupiter Environment
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    1 h y 5 m
  • Hands on reviews with iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air, and AirPods Pro 3

    Hands on reviews with iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air, and AirPods Pro 3
    Sep 18 2025
    Chance got review units of all the new phones, so we take the opportunity to talk about his hands-on experiences with iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air and the new AirPods Pro 3. Just how good is Apple’s new lineup? Also, Benjamin has eSIM woes in preparation of his iPhone Air delivery. And in Happy Hour Plus, we react to the initial impressions of iOS 26 now that the redesigned OS is available to a wider audience for the first time. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by iMazing: iMazing lets you back up, transfer, and manage your iPhone and iPad data like never before — including messages, photos, music, WhatsApp, voicemails, battery health, and more. No cloud required. Use code 9to5mac-20off to get 20% off, exclusively for 9to5Mac listeners. Visit iMazing.com/9to5mac.Sponsored by Caldera Lab: High performance men’s skincare. Get 20% off your first order at CalderaLab.com/HAPPYHOUR Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky@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 Energy labelsiPhone Air review: The thinnest iPhone ever, but at what cost?Funky iPhone Air notificationiPhone 17 Pro review: How pro can you go?AirPods Pro 3 review: The best get even betterApple Sports app gets widgets for live scores and schedules on your home screeniOS 26 is now available, here's what's new for iPhoneHere are all the new features in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe
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    1 h y 23 m