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iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11 and tvOS 18 are finally out for public consumption. Benjamin and Chance go through some of their favorite features from this OS cycle, and initial impressions on how the changes are being received. Plus, they react to the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 reviews that dropped this week.
And in Happy Hour Plus, we anticipate how the average consumer will vote with their wallets this fall, amid some reports that claim the iPhone 16 is underperforming. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to [email protected] LinksThreads poll on AirPods Pro lanyard useLook inside AirPods Pro 2 with new CT scan imagesApple touts iPhone 16 Pro and Apple Intelligence in new videosiPhone 16 Pro reviews: Incredible battery life, camera quality boost, Camera Control quirksiPhone 16 review roundup: This year, the base models are almost an iPhone ProAirPods 4 review: big deal, small packageAirPods 4 reviews: Impressive noise cancellation in an open-ear designHands-on with black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2Apple Watch Series 10 review: bigger, thinner, smarterApple Watch Series 10 review roundup: Iterative update, but slim design with big display is like an Ultra LiteiOS 18 is here, and it's Apple's most personal iPhone update yetApple releases watchOS 11 with these new featuresApple releases tvOS 18 for Apple TV and HomePod software update, here's what's newThese visionOS 2 features aim to make Vision Pro an actually useful computermacOS Sequoia now available for Mac with iPhone MirroringiPhone flashlight iOS 18: How it worksKuo: iPhone 16 Pro demand lower than expected, iPhone 16 Plus pre-orders up 48% -
Benjamin and Chance react to Apple’s September event, with full coverage of all the announcements from the keynote, including thoughts on the new iPhone 16 lineup, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. We try to forget the AirPods Max.
And in Happy Hour Plus, of all the new products, hear what Benjamin and Chance are excited to order for day one delivery. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Benjamin and Chance get hyped for Apple’s upcoming ‘Glowtime’ September event, discussing some last-minute rumors and leaks about the products on deck. They discuss the market for the rumored plastic body Apple Watch SE, the latest on the M4 Mac mini redesign, and the iOS 18 Sports app gets a feature it should have had from the beginning.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin checks in with Chance’s Vision Pro usage and rallies against the narrative that “AI” has somehow supplanted “AR”.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin talks about visiting the Battersea Apple Store, and camping at Silverstone this past weekend, as Apple simultaneously christened its ‘F1’ movie. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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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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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.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance’s Mac low storage bug returns, and Benjamin tries the Connected Cards feature in the Apple Wallet app. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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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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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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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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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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@bzamayo on Twitter@[email protected]@bzamayo on ThreadsSubscribe, Rate, and ReviewApple PodcastsOvercastSpotifyFeedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to [email protected] LinksApple’s WWDC opportunity: why iOS 18 may prove pivotal to taking AI mainstreamiOS 18 Siri will better understand people, events, locations – reportVision Pro Marvel app reviews: ‘Best experience’ or ‘flimsy and meh’OpenAI is helping Apple fix Siri, and that has Microsoft worriedApple’s artificial intelligence servers will use ‘confidential computing’ techniques to process user data while maintaining privacyApple’s WWDC opportunity: why iOS 18 may prove pivotal to taking AI mainstreamApple confirms WWDC keynote details for AI-focused iOS 18, Platforms State of the Union, and moreCustomizing iOS app icons could be more impactful than it seemsApple may label iOS 18 artificial intelligence features as a beta preview, signaling Apple is still playing catch-upRumor: iOS 18 will let users create custom emoji using generative AIReport: iOS 18 will let users recolor app icons, and place them wherever they want on the home screenApple elaborates on rare iOS 17.5 bug that resurfaced deleted photosWelcome 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.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance discuss the appeal of the newly announced Peacock, Apple, and Netflix Comcast ‘StreamSaver’ bundle.
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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.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance react to the increasing likelihood that John Ternus becomes Apple’s next CEO, in the fullness of time. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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@bzamayo on Twitter@[email protected]@bzamayo on ThreadsSubscribe, Rate, and ReviewApple PodcastsOvercastSpotifyFeedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to [email protected] LinksHere’s how the new iOS Cross-Platform Tracking Detection worksApple announces new accessibility features, including Eye Tracking - AppleiOS 17.5 is now available: Here's everything you need to knowApple previews iOS 18 accessibility features including eye tracking and music hapticsCarPlay in iOS 18 will add these new accessibility featuresiOS 18 will let you use custom voice phrases to trigger actionsVision Pro will soon be able to show live captions of everything being spoken around youM4 iPad Pro reviews praise OLED display; criticize price, softwareHands-on with the nano-texture M4 iPad Pro [Video]Here's how much lighter the iPad Pro's new Magic Keyboard actually isNot an iPad Pro Review: Why iPadOS Still Doesn’t Get the Basics RightApple reportedly developing new dedicated chip for AI data centersBloomberg: iOS 18 AI tech to rely on data centers with Apple siliconiOS 18: Apple finalizing deal to bring ChatGPT to iPhoneApple to unveil brand new Siri at WWDC powered by generative AIiPhone 17 rumors: New design, 'Slim' model to replace 'Plus’, moreApple allegedly planning foldable 20.3-inch hybrid for 2025, foldable iPhone in 2026John 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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Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to [email protected] LinksHere's what Apple announced at its iPad-focused ‘Let loose’ eventiPad Air 6: Redesigned model available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, landscape front camera, moreApple announces new iPad Pro: OLED display, M4 chip, thinner redesigned chassisApple unveils M4: Its first chip made for AI from the ground upNew versions of Final Cut and Logic Pro for iPad take advantage of the power of the M4 chipApple doubles down on AI virtual musicians, adds intelligent stem splitting, more in new Logic Pro for iPad and MacApple debuts Magic Keyboard for M4 iPad Pro with larger trackpad, function row, aluminum palm restApple Pencil Pro launches, with squeeze gesture, roll, FindMyApple reduces iPad 10 price to $349, discontinues iPad 9 with Home button - Visa fler
