9to5Mac Happy Hour

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

  1. 2D AGO

    iOS 26 naming, new Gaming app, and more last-minute WWDC expectations 

    Benjamin and Chance get hyped for WWDC 2025 with coverage of all the last-minute news, as well as the state of the rumor mill in the run-up to Apple’s big software show. There’s talk of a new Gaming app, a major change to Apple’s OS version numbering, and much more to discuss ahead of next week’s event.  And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin tries to convince Chance to use his Vision Pro on the plane. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Insta360: Get a free 45-inch invisible selfie stick with your Insta360 X5 purchase at store.insta360.com with promo code happyhour. Available for the first 30 purchases only, so act quick. Sponsored by Storyworth: Give all the “dads” in your life a unique, heartfelt gift that you’ll all cherish for years. Save $10 on your first purchase at storyworth.com/9TO5MAC. Sponsored by Oracle: Learn how to cut your cloud bill in half at oracle.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 Podcasts Overcast Spotify 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 content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Peter on Mastodon Apple rejected Elon Musk’s satellite offer, now its plans are in jeopardy: report Epic Games: Apple’s attempt to pause App Store antitrust order fails Apple’s App Store still in violation of DMA, has 30 days to comply Report: iOS 19 to include new app dedicated to gaming Apple working on new App Store-like app dedicated to games Apple acquires videogame studio behind hit Arcade title Sneaky Sasquatch iOS 26 is coming next month, not iOS 19 Apple reportedly naming macOS 26 after California's Lake Tahoe to signify redesign Exclusive: iOS 26 to bring new features for Messages, CarPlay, and more Exclusive: AirPods to get camera control, sleep detection, new gestures

    58 min

  2. MAY 28

    Apple OS redesigns, Apple Watch sales decline, smart glasses plans advance

    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 covered. For free shipping and 365-day returns, go to quince.com/happyhour. Sponsored by NordLayer: A toggle-ready network security platform built for modern businesses. Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code happyhour-10 at nordlayer.com/happyhour.  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 Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden Password Manager, featuring a new Apple Watch authenticator integration, secure autofill on Safari and iOS apps, and enterprise-grade security tools that help you manage credentials with confidence. 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 Podcasts Overcast Spotify 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 content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Apple needs to step on the gas for better EV support in CarPlay Apple Watch and Apple TV operating systems to receive major design changes at WWDC alongside iOS 19 Apple reportedly planning to introduce Meta Ray-Ban style smart glasses around 2027 Apple's AI glasses are coming sooner than we thought Apple Music launches Sound Therapy, a new ‘audio wellness’ feature Apple Watch in significant global decline for two years now Hacks Veep Survivor (American TV series) Your Friends & Neighbors The Studio The Last of Us The Pitt

    1h 8m

  3. MAY 22

    The truly bezel-less iPhone, rumored AirPods roadmap, WWDC invites go out

    WWDC invites have gone out, and Chance will be there in person. The pair discuss the narrative of indifference that hangs over WWDC at the moment, as the tech industry is currently dominated by daily onslaught of AI news. And while the rumors about the AirPods roadmap are a little bleak, Apple is rumored to be shipping a truly all-screen bezel-less iPhone in a couple of years time — an exciting prospect indeed. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin has spilt tea on his Magic Keyboard, which leads into a bigger topic of the pair talking about what sits on their desk. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Things: The award-winning to-do app, now powered by the all-new Things Cloud, written in Swift. Sponsored by NordLayer: A toggle-ready network security platform built for modern businesses. Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code happyhour-10 at nordlayer.com/happyhour. 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 Podcasts Overcast Spotify 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 content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Apple reveals WWDC25 schedule: 'On the horizon' Jony Ive and Evans Hankey directly working with OpenAI after AI startup acquisition Sam Altman says Jobs would have been proud Ive’s latest move Apple to let developers build with its own AI models starting at WWDC 2025 Apple taps Anthropic for AI coding as developers await Swift Assist Apple might increase iPhone 17 prices, but not reveal the true reason – WSJ 20th anniversary iPhone to be totally bezel-free w. hi-tech battery visionOS 3 will let you scroll apps using only your eyes, per report Kuo: No major AirPods hardware updates until AirPods Pro 3 in 2026 Here's when to expect the next generation of AirPods Max, reportedly featuring a new lighter weight design

    1h 4m

  4. MAY 15

    iOS 19 accessibility announcements and more rumored features, CarPlay Ultra finally arrives

    Benjamin and Chance react to all the new accessibility features Apple previewed for iOS 19, like Magnifier and vehicle motion cues for Mac. This week also saw the surprise debut of next-gen CarPlay, now called CarPlay Ultra, arriving first in partnership with Aston Martin. We’ve also got some more rumors about some software features to expect at WWDC.  And in Happy Hour Plus, HBO corrects the Max branding mess. Should Apple follow suit? Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Insta360: Get a free 45-inch invisible selfie stick with your Insta360 X5 purchase at store.insta360.com with promo code happyhour. Available for the first 30 purchases only, so act quick. Sponsored by ExpressVPN: Secure your online data TODAY by visiting expressvpn.com/happyhour to find out how you can get up to four extra months FREE. 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 Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden Password Manager, featuring a new Apple Watch authenticator integration, secure autofill on Safari and iOS apps, and enterprise-grade security tools that help you manage credentials with confidence. 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 Podcasts Overcast Spotify 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 content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links This is what happens when the Vision Pro shows up on The Price Is Right. Justin Ryan | Redefine Reality Apple unveils iOS 19 accessibility features: Magnifier for Mac, App Store labels, more CarPlay in iOS 19: Apple previews two new accessibility features iOS 18’s best in-car feature is now coming to the Mac too Next-gen CarPlay, branded CarPlay Ultra, starts rolling out today Here are the automakers committed to supporting CarPlay Ultra Top Gear gives us a detailed look at Apple CarPlay Ultra [Video] Hands-on: In a world of CarPlay uncertainty, Polestar 2's dual-screen interface shines Apple might increase iPhone 17 prices, but not reveal the true reason – WSJ macOS 16 to enable clipboard privacy protection Gurman: iOS 19 to include new feature to greatly simplify public Wi-Fi experience iOS 19 will upgrade iPhone’s battery life using Apple Intelligence: report iOS 19 should be ‘less glitchy’ than past updates, per report Max is changing its name again, back to ‘HBO Max’ HBO Max on TikTok

    1h 10m

  5. MAY 8

    iPhone release schedule shakeup, iPhone 17 Air battery life, 2025 Pride band

    Benjamin and Chance talk about all the big Apple news of the week, including Apple’s latest earnings report, the new 2025 Pride band and wallpaper, and several rumors about the upcoming iPhone roadmap. Apple is apparently going to shift some of its phone releases to the spring going forward, and the 17 Air might not have the battery life we originally hoped. And in Happy Hour Plus, Eddy Cue makes provocative claims about the future of the iPhone in court testimony. We discuss what he meant. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden Password Manager, featuring a new Apple Watch authenticator integration, secure autofill on Safari and iOS apps, and enterprise-grade security tools that help you manage credentials with confidence. Sponsored by Storyworth: Give all the “moms” in your life a unique, heartfelt gift that you’ll all cherish for years. Save $10 on your first purchase at storyworth.com/9TO5MAC. Sponsored by Oracle: Learn how to cut your cloud bill in half at oracle.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 Podcasts Overcast Spotify 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 content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Apple announces new 2025 Apple Watch Pride band, watch face, and wallpaper iOS 18.5 release candidate now available with release notes Apple reports Q2 2025 earnings with $95.4 billion in revenue Apple says Trump import tariffs will increase its costs by $900 million this quarter Tim Cook addresses Apple's delay of personalized Siri features Apple just appealed the court ruling that forced big App Store change Apple pushes to halt App Store overhaul as Epic Games appeal moves forward Apple approves Spotify app update with external payment links Kindle’s iOS app just made buying books easier than ever on iPhone and iPad Epic Games targets Apple with zero-commission plan and App Store workaround Apple may transition to a staggered release schedule with iPhone 18 lineup: report Apple to shake up iPhone release calendar with base iPhone 18 launch in spring 2027, six months after Pro models iPhone 18 Pro will have a curious design choice if this rumor is true iPhone 17 Air will revive discontinued Apple accessory to help with important tradeoff Kuo: Apple already working on updated iPhone Air model with larger screen Apple to add AI search partners to Safari as Google usage falls Apple SVP Eddy Cue says ‘you may not need’ iPhone by 2035 Google contests Eddy Cue's claim that Apple users are searching less

    1h 14m

  6. MAY 1

    Epic win against Apple, iPhone 17 Air dummy models, iOS 19 rumors

    Benjamin and Chance react to the huge developments in the Epic vs. Apple case, with Apple now compelled to allow free rein links out to the web, with no commission. Also this week, we get our best look yet at the super-slim iPhone 17 Air, there are intriguing rumors about iOS 19 and iPadOS 19, and Apple quietly launches a bizarre new microsite on its website.  And in Happy Hour Plus, understandably, Chance gives up on Mac support for HomePod audio output. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden Password Manager, featuring a new Apple Watch authenticator integration, secure autofill on Safari and iOS apps, and enterprise-grade security tools that help you manage credentials with confidence. Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour. 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 Insta360: Get a free 45-inch invisible selfie stick with your Insta360 X5 purchase at store.insta360.com with promo code happyhour. Available for the first 30 purchases only, so act quick. 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 Podcasts Overcast Spotify 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 content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Epic win: Apple forced to give developers (almost) free reign to link out and avoid paying Apple's 30% cut Epic Games claims victory as Apple sanctioned for defying court order over App Store rules Fortnite will return to the App Store for iPhone and iPad in every country — on one condition Apple addresses App Store ruling as Fortnite eyes return iPhone 17 Air is stunningly thin compared to iPhone 16 Pro in latest leak New video shows iPhone 17 Air thinness hands-on: ‘that feels futuristic’ New iPhone 17 dummy models provide a better look at whole lineup in two colors iPhone 17 Air barely thicker than side buttons in latest design leak Rumor: iPhone 17 Pro could launch in Sky Blue Rumor: iPadOS 19 will add Mac-like Menu Bar and Stage Manager 2.0 iOS 19 brings ‘Stage Manager-like’ UI to iPhone with external display, per rumor By 2027, Apple to import all iPhones sold in the US from India, rather than China Apple's 20th anniversary iPhone redesign may be pretty expensive, here's why Apple’s trying to build more iPhones in India, but China isn’t cooperating: report Apple launches ‘Snapshot,’ a new way to discover artists, actors, and athletes

    1h 6m

  7. APR 24

    10 years of Apple Watch, Siri leadership shakeup, DMA fines 

    Benjamin and Chance reflect on the history of the Apple Watch on its ten year anniversary. Also, the EU slaps Apple with its first ever fines under the DMA. Rockwell is said to already be making waves with big Siri leadership changes, and Chance appreciates the flexibility of modern Photographic Styles. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin dives into the bizarre UI world of the five-levels-deep iCloud+ settings screen. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Insta360: Get a free 45-inch invisible selfie stick with your Insta360 X5 purchase at store.insta360.com with promo code happyhour. Available for the first 30 purchases only, so act quick. 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 Storyworth: Give all the “moms” in your life a unique, heartfelt gift that you’ll all cherish for years. Save $10 on your first purchase at storyworth.com/9TO5MAC. 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 Podcasts Overcast Spotify 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 content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Siri’s new boss is already making big internal changes, per report Opinion: Apple Watch Series 2 may right enough wrongs to keep it on my wrist Comment: Going from a skeptic to an every day user with Apple Watch Series 2 Rumor: iPhone 17 Pro could launch in Sky Blue Apple fined 500 million euros by EU under the Digital Markets Act, forced to make changes to App Store policies Commission closes investigation into Apple's user choice obligations and issues preliminary findings on rules for alternative apps under the Digital Markets Act

    1h 2m

  8. APR 17

    iPadOS 19 rumors, Tim Cook prioritizes AR glasses, Earth Day Apple Store promo

    Benjamin and Chance talk about the news and rumors of the week, including a report that iPadOS 19 will gain Mac-like productivity and multitasking features, the claim that Tim Cook is laser focused on beating Meta to AR glasses, and there’s profiles about some of the internal management dysfunction in the AI groups. Also, Apple has kicked off a rare sales promo at its stores in celebration of Earth Day. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin used public EV charging for the first time this past weekend, and hit a rather unfortunate snag. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit and give your jobs more visibility at indeed.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. 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 Podcasts Overcast Spotify 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 content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Apple launches 10% discount on 16+ products when you recycle old tech Report: iPadOS 19 to be 'more like macOS' in major overhaul Not an iPad Pro Review: Why iPadOS Still Doesn't Get the Basics Right - MacStories Tim Cook is dead set on beating Meta to 'industry-leading' AR glasses: report Apple reportedly planning 'lighter and cheaper' refresh for Vision Pro, more Apple Vision ‘Air’ will use titanium to cut weight and come in black, per leak [U] This is how Apple’s big Siri shake-up happened, per report Craig Federighi’s leadership has already resulted in this major Siri pivot, per report Tim Cook approved big AI investment in 2023, but Luca Maestri slashed it: NYT New Siri features in iOS 19 are coming sooner than we thought, per NYT Apple details on-device Apple Intelligence training system using user data

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