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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.
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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
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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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
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.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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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
Benjamin and Chance talk about the week’s Apple’s news and rumors, including some wild details about the direction of the new ‘Slim’ model coming in the iPhone 17 next year, iOS 18 beta 4, Apple Maps launches on the web, and there’s some new Vision Pro content announcements. Apple TV+ is also in focus as Apple reportedly looks to license more catalog content, while reining in budgets for some of its originals.
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.
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Rivian CEO addresses lack of CarPlay in new interview
New leak details every iPhone 17 spec and feature
Rumor: New ultra-thin iPhone 17 will have just one camera
Apple's work on next-gen iPhone camera upgrades and more detailed in new report
Report: Foldable iPhone is coming in 2026 with top-down fold design
iOS 18 beta 4: Here's what's new
Download new CarPlay wallpapers coming with iOS 18
Apple reveals new Immersive Video content coming soon to Vision Pro
New Lake Vrangla Environment rolling out now to Apple Vision Pro users
Apple Maps launches on the web in new public beta
Apple TV+ attempts to rein in budgets on new projects, as The Morning Show season four spends $50 million on cast alone
Report: Apple TV+ to license films from more studios to bolster catalog
Benjamin and Chance give their thoughts on their favorite iOS 18 features, the ongoing debate about the redesigned Photos app, and more changes, as the OS hits public beta. There’s also been some focus on the data used to train Apple Intelligence, and Apple even released a ‘new’ HomePod this week.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance explains why Matter has just made everything worse, when it comes to the smart home experience. Join at 9to5mac.com/join.
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iOS 18 public beta now available; here are all the new features
iOS 18 adds new 'Recovered' album to the Photos app for finding lost or damaged content
Apple releases watchOS 11 public beta 1
tvOS 18 public beta 1 with InSight feature now available
macOS Sequoia public beta 1 now available with iPhone Mirroring
Apple releases new midnight color for HomePod mini, replacing space gray
New HomePod corroborated by references to 'HomeAccessory'
Touchscreen-ready interface hidden in tvOS amid HomePod rumors
Apple trained AI models on YouTube content without consent
Apple says its OpenELM model doesn't power Apple Intelligence amid YouTube controversy
Apple TV+ scores Emmy nominations in every major 2024 category
Benjamin finally gets a chance to try a Vision Pro for himself. iOS 18 beta 3 includes some welcome changes to the Photos app and the emoji keyboard, and tvOS beta adds InSight for the first time. There’s also rumors of a rigid plastic Apple Watch, and Ming-Chi Kuo lays out a roadmap for the iPhone’s telephoto zoom lens.
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iOS 18 beta 3 now rolling out to developers
iOS 18 beta 3: Here's everything new
iOS 18 beta 3 gives most third-party app icons dark mode versions
iOS 18’s new ‘dynamic’ wallpaper option changes colors automatically
Apple TV+ InSight feature now live with iOS 18 and tvOS 18 beta 3
Apple Watch Series 10 to feature larger screen and thinner design, but new health features could be delayed
Benjamin's Apple Watch Ultra try-on
Report: Apple testing next-gen Apple Watch SE made with plastic to cut costs
iPhone 16 Pro to get same 5x zoom camera as Pro Max, bigger upgrades next year
Benjamin's Vision Pro photoshoot
Apple Vision Pro: EyeSight, comfort, and more impressions from my latest demo
Vision Pro: I just tried Apple's first spatial computer, and here's what I think
9to5Mac Happy Hour 438: Hands-on impressions and thoughts on Apple Vision Pro design and features
Apple’s F1 new details: first trailer, budget dispute, IMAX runtime
The first Apple TV+ summer blockbuster, Brad Pitt’s Formula 1 film, is titled ’F1’
Benjamin and Chance reflect on all the week’s Apple news in this July holiday episode. Apple has released a new whitepaper on Apple device longevity, as right-to-repair regulation takes hold. The Apple Watch Series 10 this year might not be the drastic Series X redesign we’d all been hoping for, and Kuo expects AirPods Pro with infrared cameras to launch in 2026.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin is still annoyed by iOS 18 Game Mode, and Chance has a change of opinion about the iPad Pro nano-texture display. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Apple shares new stats on product longevity; touts iPhone's resale value vs Android - 9to5Mac
Report: Apple developing new way to make iPhone batteries easier to replace - 9to5Mac
Apple Watch Series 10 may not get a radical redesign after all
Alleged Apple Watch Series 10 schematics show larger 2-inch display, unchanged band attachment system - 9to5Mac
Kuo: Apple to begin mass production of AirPods with cameras by 2026 - 9to5Mac
I was wrong about the new iPad Pro’s nano-texture display - 9to5Mac
Benjamin and Chance react to all the new features in iOS 18 beta 2, and the fact that most of those features won’t be available in the European Union as Apple worries about DMA compliance concerns. In other EU legal news, the commission threatens fines for Apple’s anti-steering policies, and is officially investigating the Core Technology Fee. Also, Chance reviews the new Beats Solo Buds and relaunched Beats Pill portable speaker.
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Review: Beats Solo Buds set a new standard
Hands-on: The Beats Pill is back and better than ever
US carriers enabling RCS for iPhone users running iOS 18 beta 2
EU App Store changes for iPad now available to test with second iPadOS 18 beta
Hands-on with iPhone Mirroring with iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia
Hands-on with SharePlay Remote Control on iPadOS 18 [Video]
Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring to Mac, and SharePlay Screen Sharing won’t be available in the EU at launch
EU says Apple anti-steering rules in breach of DMA, officially investigating Core Technology Fee terms
Apple TV app adds new 'Catch Up' feature for live streaming sports in MLS Season Pass
Apple announces first premium podcast, available to listen early access with Apple TV+ subscription
Benjamin and Chance are back with a review of this week’s Apple news, including thoughts on the rumored bigger watch sizes coming this fall, Apple’s plans to design thinner iPhone and MacBook Pro models, and the abrupt cancellation of Apple Pay Later. We also have unearthed even more interesting changes found in the first iOS 18 beta.
And in Happy Hour Plus, we predict what iOS 18 features will have the most impact, positive or negative, on the public at large when the software update lands on customer iPhones later this year. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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iOS 18 brings math and conversions support to your iPhone's keyboard
iOS 18 lets users choose their preferred Home Hub device
watchOS 11 removes Siri face on Apple Watch
Apple planning redesigned iPhone, MacBook Pro, and Apple Watch that are significantly thinner
Kuo: Apple Watch Series 10 to feature larger display and thinner chassis, approaching Ultra screen size
Apple discontinuing Apple Pay Later, ahead of new features launching this fall
Apple Pay Later withdrawal likely because of a law passed in 1968
Report: Apple halts work on Vision Pro, aims to release cheaper Vision headset next year
In this bumper edition, Benjamin and Chance react to everything Apple announced at WWDC 2024, including all the new features in iOS 18, visionOS 2, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11 and tvOS 18, and the suite of announcements under the banner of Apple Intelligence, as Apple sets its AI strategy.
And in Happy Hour Plus, we have even more thoughts on WWDC and some of the surrounding press interviews taking place this week. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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WWDC 2024 live blog and news hub: iOS 18, 'Apple Intelligence' debut, more - 9to5Mac
Benjamin and Chance run down the WWDC expectations, and debate whether reality will match the hype. There’s certainly a lot expected, with major new features for the iOS 18 home screen, Control Center, and a veritable AI infusion across Apple’s platforms. We give our thoughts on what we are most excited to see announced. Plus, Apple accidentally miscounted the number of GPU cores in the M2 iPad Air, and the Apple TV app may finally be coming to Android.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance embarked on a 3,500-mile road EV trip to his new house, and loves CarPlay more than ever before. He also updates us on how good the Vision Pro is as a travel holiday computer, and his smart home plans. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Apple says M2 iPad Air performance claims are accurate despite GPU mix-up
Apple downgrades new M2 iPad Air, now says it features a 9-core GPU instead of 10-core
Report: Apple working on bringing Apple TV app to Android phones
Apple held talks to launch Apple TV+ in China, would become the only US streaming service to be available in the region
Rumor: iPhone 16 Pro to feature world's thinnest smartphone bezel
Here’s everything to expect from Apple’s AI-focused WWDC 2024
Benjamin and Zac discuss the curious rumors about a 20-inch foldable iPad/MacBook, and the latest Vision Pro content developments. iOS 18 may let users change the icons of the apps on their home screen, but how exactly? We also have more insight into Apple’s AI plans and its approach to handling user data privacy while remaining feature competitive.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Zac talk more about the genuine utility of ChatGPT in daily life.
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Apple’s WWDC opportunity: why iOS 18 may prove pivotal to taking AI mainstream
iOS 18 Siri will better understand people, events, locations – report
Vision Pro Marvel app reviews: ‘Best experience’ or ‘flimsy and meh’
OpenAI is helping Apple fix Siri, and that has Microsoft worried
Apple’s artificial intelligence servers will use ‘confidential computing’ techniques to process user data while maintaining privacy
Apple’s WWDC opportunity: why iOS 18 may prove pivotal to taking AI mainstream
Apple confirms WWDC keynote details for AI-focused iOS 18, Platforms State of the Union, and more
Customizing iOS app icons could be more impactful than it seems
Apple may label iOS 18 artificial intelligence features as a beta preview, signaling Apple is still playing catch-up
Rumor: iOS 18 will let users create custom emoji using generative AI
Report: iOS 18 will let users recolor app icons, and place them wherever they want on the home screen
Apple elaborates on rare iOS 17.5 bug that resurfaced deleted photos
Welcome to the Ultra era, where Apple is making iPhones, MacBooks, and iPads more luxury than ever
Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise reports of a major form-factor change coming to the iPhone in 2025, with the addition of a new redesigned ‘Ultra’ model priced above the current Pro Max. The Plus is also expected to go away next year. iOS 17.5.1 includes a fix for the deleted photos bug but Apple yet again neglects to explain what happened. And, Apple Music causes a stir with their Best 100 albums list.
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Apple Music 'best albums of all time' countdown reveals the top 10
Apple Music kicks off 10-day '100 Best Albums' of all time countdown
Rumor: iOS 18 to include new 'smart song transitions' feature for Apple Music
Apple launches iPhone trade in promotion, get boosted credit for a new iPhone for a limited time
Apple says iOS 17.5.1 fixes 'rare' bug that caused deleted photos to return
iOS 17.5 is allegedly resurfacing pictures that were deleted years ago
Apple Plans a Thinner iPhone in 2025 — The Information
iPhone 17 rumors: New design, 'Slim' model to replace 'Plus’, more
All-screen M5 MacBook with foldable display and Vision Pro price now rumored for 2026
Netflix, Apple TV+ and Peacock bundle priced at $15/mo for Comcast Xfinity customers
Benjamin gives his thoughts on his brief experience using the new M4 iPad Pro hardware, while Chance ponders a purchase. Apple previews some exciting new iOS 18 accessibility features, and we gist more insight into Apple’s AI plans with reports that the company is already hosting Apple Silicon chips in its server farms.
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Here’s how the new iOS Cross-Platform Tracking Detection works
Apple announces new accessibility features, including Eye Tracking - Apple
iOS 17.5 is now available: Here's everything you need to know
Apple previews iOS 18 accessibility features including eye tracking and music haptics
CarPlay in iOS 18 will add these new accessibility features
iOS 18 will let you use custom voice phrases to trigger actions
Vision Pro will soon be able to show live captions of everything being spoken around you
M4 iPad Pro reviews praise OLED display; criticize price, software
Hands-on with the nano-texture M4 iPad Pro [Video]
Here's how much lighter the iPad Pro's new Magic Keyboard actually is
Not an iPad Pro Review: Why iPadOS Still Doesn’t Get the Basics Right
Apple reportedly developing new dedicated chip for AI data centers
Bloomberg: iOS 18 AI tech to rely on data centers with Apple silicon
iOS 18: Apple finalizing deal to bring ChatGPT to iPhone
Apple to unveil brand new Siri at WWDC powered by generative AI
iPhone 17 rumors: New design, 'Slim' model to replace 'Plus’, more
Apple allegedly planning foldable 20.3-inch hybrid for 2025, foldable iPhone in 2026
John Ternus emerging as most likely successor to Tim Cook as Apple CEO
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
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.
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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
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.
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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
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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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
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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'
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Apple aiming to release first M4-powered Macs this year with a focus on AI
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