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

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iPhone 15 event date, iOS 17 Live Voicemail, Apple reports 1 billion paid subscriptions

Benjamin and Chance analyze the salient points from Apple’s quarterly earnings report, discuss the intriguing new Apple Music Discovery Station feature that launched this week, and everything new in the iOS 17 beta. We also think we know when the iPhone 15 event will be held in September, and how the high-end of the next Apple Silicon cycle is shaping up with details on the M3 Max chip. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your...

Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 446

iPad hardware rumors, new Apple Watch colors, iOS 17 fingerprinting crackdown

Benjamin and Chance discuss all the Apple news of the past week including rumors about new colors for Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra, the thin-bezel future of the iPad hardware design, new AirTag generation coming in 2024, Screen Time bugs annoying parents, and details of how Apple plans to crackdown on app user fingerprinting with a new policy coming with iOS 17. Sponsored by Fast Growing Trees: Join 1.5 million happy customers and save 15% off your perfect plants, shrubs, and trees...

Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 445

iPhone 15 price hikes, Vision Pro third-party apps, iOS 17 beta 4 changes

Benjamin and Chance discuss all the changes in iOS 17 beta 4, plus Apple starts handing out dev kits for Apple Vision Pro … but will developers make apps for a brand new niche platform? There are also rumors of an iPhone 15 Pro price hike, and Apple threatens to end iMessage/FaceTime in the UK if a new law goes into effect that would weaken the platform’s end-to-end encryption security. Sponsored by Ladder: Go to Ladderlife.com/HappyHour today to see if you’re instantly approved. Sponsored by Ma...

Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 444

iOS 17 public beta, Beats Studio Pro hands-on, AppleGPT

Following the launch of the first public betas, Benjamin and Chance discuss how the betas are faring for them and their favorite features across Apple’s software releases this year. Chance gives his review of the new Betas Studio Pro headphones and how they compare to AirPods Max. Plus, Chance puts Benjamin in his place on GM's plan to ditch CarPlay, and Apple has reportedly developed an internal-only version of ‘ChatGPT’ for employees as it experiments with generative AI technologies. Sponsored...

Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 443

iOS 17 beta 3 changes, Threads bursts onto the scene, Vision Pro rollout

Benjamin and Chance reminisce on the 15th year anniversary of the App Store, discuss all the changes in iOS 17 beta 3, and analyze Meta’s successful launch of Twitter alternative Threads. There are also details about the planned retail rollout for Apple Vision Pro and Apple TV+ ramps up its theatrical distribution strategy for original movies. Sponsored by Roborock: Roborock empowers people to do more of the things they love by taking care of the chores they hate. Check out Roborock’s incredible...

Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 442

Apple Card tumult, smart display Mac monitor, iPhone 15 rumors

Benjamin and Chance explore the latest developments with the Apple Card, with Goldman Sachs reportedly looking to hand over the business to American Express. Plus, iPhone 15 rumors are picking up pace and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is making a new Mac external display that can double up as a smart display in a low-power mode. 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 . Host...

Jul 06, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 441

30-inch iMac and second-gen Apple Watch Ultra rumors, new Beats Studio Pro details

Benjamin and Chance discuss the appeal of a rumored 30-inch iMac, which could be the Apple Silicon spiritual successor to the Intel iMac Pro. A second-gen Apple Watch Ultra is also said to be coming this fall, faster than some may have expected. More details about how the Vision Pro works in VR are coming out, new Beats Studio Pro leaks, and we answer some #Ask9to5Mac questions. Sponsored by Factor: Factor has everything I need for a week of flavorful, nutritious eats. Head to factormeals.com/ha...

Jun 29, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 440

iOS 17 beta 2, visionOS Guest Mode, Apple execs discuss third-party watch faces

Benjamin and Chance discuss all the changes in iOS 17 beta 2, and the release of the first-ever visionOS SDK, with the Simulator giving us a first glimpse at the Vision Pro operating system. Plus, Apple execs talk about why third-party watch faces for Apple Watch haven’t happened (yet), and the EU threatens new regulation around replaceable batteries in devices — but Apple might already be in compliance. Sponsored by Masterclass: Unlimited access to 180+ classes delivered in bite-sized lessons. ...

Jun 22, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 439

Hands-on impressions and thoughts on Apple Vision Pro design and features

Benjamin and Chance talk all things Apple Vision Pro, from hardware design to its features to its real-world appeal. We also walk through Chance’s impressions of his hands-on demo experience at WWDC last week. Plus, Apple just dropped a trio of new M2 Macs, including very the compelling 15-inch MacBook Air. Sponsored by Jlab: Check out Jlab's latest Work Buds, Best Earbuds for Calls. The ultimate solution for the working professional. Use code 9to5MacJLab15 – valid for 15% off Work Buds on JLab....

Jun 15, 2023•2 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 438

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