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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. S...
Benjamin and Chance discuss the controversial Liquid Glass toggle in iOS 26.1 Beta 4, examining Apple's design confidence and ongoing UI refinements. They review the M5 Vision Pro, highlighting the improved dual-knit band, M5 chip performance, and display enhancements, while also comparing it to Samsung's new, cheaper Galaxy XR headset. The episode concludes with a deep dive into Apple's official F1 deal, analyzing its bundling with Apple TV, implications for MLS Season Pass, and future broadcast strategies.
This episode covers Apple's M5 chip rollout across the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro, highlighting the new dual-knit band and immersive content for the Vision Pro. It also discusses the controversial rebranding of Apple TV Plus to just Apple TV, the discontinuation of the Clips app, and rumors about the next-generation AirPods.
Benjamin and Chance delve into the latest iOS 26.1 beta, covering UI refinements, the reintroduction of Slide Over on iPad, and user interface complexities. They then pivot to discuss Meta's new smart glasses with built-in displays, evaluating their design, interaction methods, and limitations, which reportedly prompted Apple to accelerate its own smart glasses roadmap. The hosts also provide an update on Apple's ongoing negotiations for an F1 streaming deal, including the complexities surrounding F1 TV.
Benjamin and Chance discuss a leaked unboxing video for the M5 iPad Pro, revealing its performance and RAM upgrades, and new Powerbeats Fit headphones with a branding refresh and comfort improvements. They also explore the inconsistent UI of Apple Intelligence's notification summaries and the significant enhancements to robot vacuum integration via Matter 1.4. The episode touches on the polarizing fit of AirPods Pro 3 and the anticipation for new Mac external displays following FCC confirmations.
Benjamin and Chance dive into the iPhone 17 series, with Benjamin sharing his real-world experiences using the new iPhone Air, highlighting its unique form factor, speaker quality, camera, and battery life compromises. They also discuss the mixed durability reports for the iPhone 17 Pro, including Apple's response to "Scratchgate," and analyze the broader battery test results for the entire lineup. Additionally, they cover new features in the iOS 26.1 beta, such as Music app gestures, and Apple's work on agentic AI support and security improvements.
Hosts Chance Miller and Benjamin Mayo share their comprehensive hands-on experiences with Apple's new devices. They highlight the AirPods Pro 3's improved fit, ANC, and new heart rate sensor, along with the iPhone Air's strikingly thin design and battery life considerations. The discussion also covers the iPhone 17 Pro's "unremarkable excellence," powerful cameras, and enhanced thermals, examining Apple's strategic design choices across its diverse product range.
This episode delivers in-depth reactions to Apple's September event, covering the new iPhone 17 lineup, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Watch Series 11. Benjamin and Chance delve into the controversial Steve Jobs quote, the unique event production, and the design shifts towards performance for the iPhone 17 Pro. They also explore significant updates like AirPods Pro 3's enhanced ANC and health features, the Apple Watch's hypertension detection, and the iPhone 17's display and camera innovations, including the thin iPhone Air. The hosts critique design choices and Apple's strategy of backporting features to older models, offering comprehensive insights into each product.
Benjamin and Chance anticipate Apple's event, exploring iPhone 17 accessory changes, the new camera bar, and the potential pricing for the iPhone 17 Air. They also delve into the Google antitrust ruling, which allows Apple to maintain its lucrative search deal, and new details about a revamped, AI-powered Siri integrating Google's Gemini and Apple's own models. Additionally, the hosts discuss expected Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3 updates, AirPods Pro 3 health sensors, and other potential announcements.
This episode delves into Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 event, speculating on new features for the iPhone 17 Air and Pro models, alongside a detailed look into Siri's next-gen AI, potentially powered by Google Gemini, and Apple's cautious acquisition strategy. The hosts also analyze the significant Apple TV+ price hike, exploring its impact on profitability and subscriber churn, and touch on broader implications for Apple's services revenue.
Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple's controversial 'TechWoven' cases for iPhone 17, replacing the problematic FineWoven. They explore Apple's surprising decision to exit its Major League Baseball streaming partnership and its broader sports content strategy. The hosts also cover the latest iOS 26 beta 7 updates, including the redesigned Blood Oxygen feature and rumors of Touch ID coming to the Apple Watch. Finally, they tackle listener questions about the iPhone Fold's windowing system, developer adoption of Liquid Glass UI, and a comparison of Apple Music's AutoMix feature against Spotify.
Benjamin and Chance delve into Apple's surprise re-release of the Blood Oxygen feature for US Apple Watch users via a software workaround, navigating ongoing patent disputes. They also explore the latest iOS 26 beta 6, highlighting significant app launch speed improvements, Liquid Glass refinements, and a new AirPods live translation hint. The discussion extends to rumors of a more affordable MacBook and Apple's long-term plans for home robotics and a more conversational, visually-enhanced Siri.
Benjamin and Chance discuss key updates in iOS 26 Beta 5, highlighting UI adjustments in Mail and Music apps, and the highly debated Camera app swipe direction. They also cover macOS Tahoe's new drive icons and intriguing iPhone 17 case leaks suggesting lanyard holes. The conversation concludes with an in-depth look at Tim Cook's remarks on Apple's increased AI investment, M&A strategy, and the emergence of an internal LLM project, addressing the company's position in the competitive AI landscape.
The hosts discuss public beta feedback for iOS 26, covering user reactions to the new "bubbly" UI and its consistency across Apple's ecosystem, along with challenges in the Camera and Music DJ apps. They then thoroughly review the redesigned iOS 26 app icons, highlighting improvements and some design quirks. Finally, the episode examines a rumored iPhone 17 Pro prototype sighting and evaluates the latest camera and color lineup leaks.
This episode delves into iOS 26 beta 4 changes, focusing on the refined Liquid Glass design, Apple Intelligence notification summaries, and subtle app icon updates. The hosts also analyze the new AppleCare One multi-device bundle and Apple's new framework for app subscription retention offers. Finally, they discuss rumors of a dual front-facing camera on the M5 iPad Pro and Apple's bid for MLB Sunday Night Baseball rights, examining the implications for future sports content on Apple platforms.
This episode delves into Bloomberg's Mark Gurman's predictions for Apple's upcoming hardware, including a Vision Pro refresh with an M4 chip and a more comfortable strap, and detailed plans for Macs and iPads through 2026. The hosts also analyze the latest AirPods market share report, the hidden new Emoji Game in Apple News+, and Apple TV+'s record-breaking Emmy nominations, reflecting on the company's growing influence in Hollywood and the importance of awards.
Benjamin and Chance discuss the Liquid Glass design changes that came as part of iOS 26 beta 3, debate whether it looks better, and whether it retains the spirit of what Apple presented in June. There’s also a handful of other interesting changes in these latest betas for iPad, Watch and Mac. Plus, Apple formally appeals the EU on anti-steering requirements, and Jeff Williams announces his retirement in the latest significant shakeup of the Apple leadership team. And in Happy Hour Plus , Benjami...
Benjamin and Chance discuss rumors of a new, cheaper MacBook potentially powered by an A18 Pro chip from the iPhone lineup. They also break down Apple's newly updated, and still confusing, App Store rules for the European Union aimed at complying with the Digital Markets Act. Finally, they cover reports that Apple is exploring using third-party AI models like Anthropic or OpenAI for Siri and potential talks about acquiring Perplexity.
Benjamin and Chance discuss the latest beta updates, covering iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe changes including UI tweaks and bugs. They share their first impressions of watchOS 26, detailing the workout app redesign, control center customization, and Liquid Glass effects. The episode also delves into the complex reasons behind Apple's inconsistent global feature availability and the ongoing evolution of the Apple Sports app.
This week, Benjamin and Chance dive into unannounced features found in the initial iOS 26, watchOS 26, and visionOS 26 betas. They explore new Apple Maps and Music capabilities, discuss Vision Pro updates like improved Personas, PSVR 2 controller support, and third-party immersive video, cover changes to iPhone battery features and one-time code autofill, and examine watch face removals and additions.
Benjamin and Chance are back with another bumper WWDC installment, featuring our thoughts on everything Apple announced during its 2025 keynote. From new features in iOS 26 to the sweeping redesign of Liquid Glass, we give our first reactions of all the changes in the new operating systems. And in Happy Hour Plus , Chance talks more about his experience on the ground at Apple Park. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join . Sponsored by iMazing : iMazing 3 is a comprehensive platform for Apple device manag...
Ahead of WWDC 2025, the hosts discuss last-minute rumors and expectations, including potential software renamings to iOS 26, the rumored new dedicated Gaming app, and updates on ongoing App Store legal battles with Epic Games and the EU. They also delve into Apple's satellite connectivity features, exploring the challenges and reasons behind not charging users.
Benjamin and Chance talk about everything Apple in the run-up to WWDC, including news that watchOS and tvOS should also expect major design changes this cycle. Also, Chance used his phone as his ID at the airport, Apple’s smart glasses plans advance and Apple Watch sales are reportedly struggling. And in Happy Hour Plus , Benjamin and Chance share their favorite spring TV picks. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join . Sponsored by Quince : For the dad who deserves better than basic—Quince has you covere...
This week, the hosts discuss the upcoming WWDC, noting decreased excitement amidst daily AI news and developer App Store frustrations. It delves into the significant Jony Ive/OpenAI partnership, speculating on their ambitious hardware plans and how Apple is addressing its perceived AI lag by opening models to developers and partnering for Xcode AI. The hosts also explore rumored Vision OS 3 features, exciting future iPhone designs including a truly bezel-less model, and the surprisingly stagnant roadmap for AirPods hardware updates, sharing a personal story about AirPods Max ownership.
Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple's preview of iOS 19 accessibility features, including App Store labels, Magnifier for Mac, Accessibility Reader, and a dramatically improved Personal Voice setup. They also react to the long-awaited launch of next-generation CarPlay, now called CarPlay Ultra, detailing its multi-screen integration in Aston Martin cars and the challenges of automaker adoption. Finally, they cover rumors about macOS clipboard privacy and iOS 19 features like easier public Wi-Fi logins, AI battery management, and a focus on stability.
This week, the crew dives into Apple's new 2025 Pride band and the latest iOS 18.5 release candidate features, including Screen Time updates. They analyze Apple's Q2 2025 earnings call, discussing tariff impacts, supply chain shifts to India, and Tim Cook's comments on Apple Intelligence delays and future Siri features. The episode also covers the App Store injunction fallout, developer reactions like Spotify and Amazon, Apple's appeal, and potential strategic responses to increased competition, before shifting to rumors about future iPhone designs and a staggered release schedule starting with the iPhone 18, including concerns about iPhone 17 Air battery life.
This week, Benjamin and Chance discuss the significant developments in the Epic vs. Apple case, where a judge compelled Apple to allow developers to link to external payment methods without commission or restrictive design. They also cover the potential financial impact on Apple's services, analyze dummy models showing the iPhone 17 Air's extreme thinness, explore rumors about iPadOS 19 gaining Mac-like features and a potential iOS 19 external display UI, discuss Apple's ambitious plan to shift iPhone production to India, and touch on the strange new 'Snapshot' microsite.
This week, the hosts reflect on the 10th anniversary of the Apple Watch, discussing its evolution from initial limitations to its significant health impact. They also dive into the recent report on Mike Rockwell's shakeup of Siri's leadership, bringing in Vision Pro talent and hinting at future improvements. Finally, they analyze the EU's first fines under the Digital Markets Act against Apple, focusing on anti-steering rules and third-party app distribution issues.
This episode covers rumors about iPadOS 19 gaining Mac-like features and Apple's ongoing struggle with multitasking on the iPad. It also delves into Tim Cook's personal focus on beating Meta to market with industry-leading AR glasses, discussing the future of wearables and competition. Finally, reports on internal team conflicts within Apple's AI division and surprising details about GPU investments and leadership dynamics are explored.
Get the latest on Trump's tariffs and their potential impact on Apple products, including the company's strategy to navigate the situation and diversification efforts. Plus, delve into fresh leaks and rumors regarding iOS 19's design language, the iPhone 17 Pro camera features, and speculative plans for a bold 20th-anniversary iPhone design in 2026 alongside a foldable model. The hosts also share impressions of the new Vision Pro VIP Yankee Stadium immersive video and discuss the implications of Apple's smart home hub product delay tied to Siri software progress.
