9to5Mac Happy Hour

Latest Episodes:

iOS 27 bill splitting, new hardware waiting on new Siri, final WWDC expectations Jun 04, 2026

Show notes

Benjamin and Chance talk about the late-breaking iOS 27 rumors, including a new bill splitting feature for the Wallet app, as well as give their final expectations for next week’s WWDC announcements. Apple fixes Mayo’s iPhone Air battery glitch, and new Apple TV and HomePod models are apparently in the final testing stage. Also, code references reignite ideas about new cheaper (or free) tiers of Apple Music.

And in Happy Hour Plus, on the eve of iOS 27, we give our 1 year retrospective on how iOS 26 has fared in the wild. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

Sponsored by Keeper: Get 60% off personal and family plans at keepersecurity.com/HAPPYHOUR.
Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour.
Sponsored by Shopify: See less carts go abandoned and more sales. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour.

Hosts

Chance Miller

Benjamin Mayo

Subscribe, Rate, and Review

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

iOS 27 changes visualized for the first time, new Apple Watch details, AirDrop reliability May 28, 2026

Show notes

Benjamin and Chance discuss the illustrations Bloomberg published depicting iOS 27 and the new Siri interface. Also, we talk about rumors of a revamped AirPods settings UI, phone snatching detection in iOS 26.6 code, and Digitimes says the Apple Watch Ultra 4 will feature a significant redesign. Also, has AirDrop got worse?

And in Happy Hour Plus, Apple showcases the iPhone 17 Pro by producing and broadcasting the first full live sports game using ‘just’ iPhones. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

Sponsored by Bartender: Bartender Pro is a new option for users who want to take things up a notch. Visit macbartender.com/happyhour to check it out.
Sponsored by Copilot Money: Get two months free with code 9TO5MAC at copilot.money/9to5mac.
Sponsored by Shopify: See less carts go abandoned and more sales. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour.

Hosts

Chance Miller

Benjamin Mayo

Subscribe, Rate, and Review

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

WWDC invites, iOS 27 accessibility features, new Siri will be a ‘beta’ May 22, 2026

Show notes

Benjamin and Chance return for another week in Apple news and rumors. As is tradition, the company unveiled a slate of new accessibility-focused features designed for iOS 27, with a strong theme of Apple Intelligence this year. Also, the WWDC keynote is official with invites going out to press, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman brings us even more details about the upcoming Siri revamp.

And in Happy Hour Plus, the two discuss a new rumor that says Apple might switch back to titanium on future iPhones. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

Sponsored by Bartender: Bartender Pro is a new option for users who want to take things up a notch. Visit macbartender.com/happyhour to check it out.
Sponsored by Shopify: See less carts go abandoned and more sales. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour.
Sponsored by IM8: Go to IM8HEALTH.com/happyhour and use code happyhour to get a free welcome kit, five free travel sachets, and 10% off your order.

Hosts

Chance Miller

Benjamin Mayo

Subscribe, Rate, and Review

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

iOS 27 design changes, AirPods with cameras, Apple education store changes May 14, 2026

Show notes

Benjamin and Chance discuss changes to the Apple education store, the cool new Apple Developer icon, rumors about some design changes for iOS 27 and macOS 27, and whether we can think of anything compelling AirPods with cameras could be used for.

And in Happy Hour Plus, we discuss the state of iOS keyboard autocorrect and dictation accuracy.. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

Sponsored by Copilot Money: Get two months free with code 9TO5MAC at copilot.money/9to5mac.
Sponsored by Framer: The only free design tool that brings your ideas to the web. Visit framer.com/happyhour for 30% off a Framer Pro annual plan.
Sponsored by Quince: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Visit quince.com/happyhour for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

Hosts

Chance Miller

Benjamin Mayo

Subscribe, Rate, and Review

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

New Pride wallpapers, $599 Mac mini goes away, Apple earnings call tidbits May 07, 2026

Show notes

Benjamin and Chance give their opinions on the new Pride wallpaper and watch band lineup for 2026, as well as talk about a new watch face supposedly coming with watchOS 27. Also, in our seemingly-recurring segment on Mac desktop supply constraints, Apple stopped selling the $599 Mac mini altogether this week. Also, the company shares some curious tidbits about its future strategy in its first quarterly earnings call to feature incoming CEO John Ternus.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Apple loves to talk about the customer satisfaction numbers for its products, but we give our personal takes on how the product lines stack up. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

Sponsored by Bartender: Organize and control your Mac’s menu bar so it stays clean and uncluttered. Visit macbartender.com/happyhour and use code HAPPYHOUR to save 10% on Bartender 6.
Sponsored by Shopify: See less carts go abandoned and more sales. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour.
Sponsored by IM8: Go to IM8HEALTH.com/happyhour and use code happyhour to get a free welcome kit, five free travel sachets, and 10% off your order.

Hosts

Chance Miller

Benjamin Mayo

Subscribe, Rate, and Review

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

iOS 27 to bring AI inside the Camera app, Tim Cook’s biggest mistake, iPhone shutdown problem Apr 30, 2026

Show notes

Benjamin and Chance discuss whether bringing visual intelligence inside the Camera app is a good idea, as rumored for iOS 27 by Bloomberg. Also, Tim Cook shares his personal highs and lows across his career, Mayo’s iPhone refuses to turn on after running out of battery, and the App Store launches a new monthly payments subscription option.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance kits out his whole house with HomeKit lights … so now here’s what we want next from Apple Home. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour.
Sponsored by Shopify: See less carts go abandoned and more sales. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour.
Sponsored by Cash App: Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/i4d1b1x2 #CashAppPod

Hosts

Chance Miller

Benjamin Mayo

Subscribe, Rate, and Review

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

John Ternus is officially Apple’s next CEO, iPhone 18 colors, iOS 27 rumors Apr 23, 2026

Show notes

Benjamin and Chance react to the biggest news of the week, and probably this year, with Tim Cook officially announcing his plans to hand over the CEO job to John Ternus. The calm and orchestrated transition falls directly into Cook’s playbook. Also, we have new leaks about iOS 27 and iPhone 18 Pro colors to discuss.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Netflix drops support for the system video player on tvOS, much to the frustration of everyone who actually cares about the Apple TV box. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

Sponsored by Copilot Money: Get two months free with code 9TO5MAC at copilot.money/9to5mac.
Sponsored by Shopify: See less carts go abandoned and more sales. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour.
Sponsored by Framer: The only free design tool that brings your ideas to the web. Visit framer.com/happyhour for 30% off a Framer Pro annual plan.

Hosts

Chance Miller

Benjamin Mayo

Subscribe, Rate, and Review

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 Glasses design, iOS 27 features, Creator Studio updates Apr 16, 2026

Show notes

Benjamin and Chance follow up with increasingly worsening availability of Mac mini and Mac Studio, as well as some interesting iOS 27 tidbits and the first feature updates to the Creator Studio suite. Also, Bloomberg reports on the design of the upcoming Apple smart glasses, and Apple shutters three retail stores.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance finds some great HomeKit gear that just works. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

Sponsored by Bartender: Organize and control your Mac's menu bar so it stays clean and uncluttered. Visit macbartender.com/happyhour and use code HAPPYHOUR to save 10% on Bartender 6.
Sponsored by Quince: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Visit quince.com/happyhour for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.
Sponsored by Shopify: See less carts go abandoned and more sales. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour.

Hosts

Chance Miller

Benjamin Mayo

Subscribe, Rate, and Review

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

iPhone Fold visualized, HomeKit Adaptive Temperature, MacBook Neo shortages Apr 09, 2026

Show notes

Benjamin and Chance analyze the form factor of the iPhone Fold with dummy units start surfacing, and investigate why so many of Apple’s Macs are severely backordered right now. Also, NASA takes the iPhone into space, Aqara launches the first thermostat with support for HomeKit’s new Adaptive Temperature feature, and Chance is mad at the MLB app.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance talk about some of the good shows they’ve been watching on TV recently. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

Sponsored by Stamps.com: Send from your computer or phone 24/7. Try Stamps.com risk-free for sixty days with code happyhour.
Sponsored by IM8: Go to IM8HEALTH.com/happyhour and use code happyhour to get a free welcome kit, five free travel sachets, and 10% off your order.
Sponsored by Gusto: The online payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/happyhour.

Hosts

Chance Miller

Benjamin Mayo

Subscribe, Rate, and Review

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

AirPods Max 2 review, Apple’s anniversary, Mac Pro discontinued Apr 02, 2026

Show notes

Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations, and the same-day news that the Studio Display XDR got $400 cheaper (kinda). Also, Chance reviews the AirPods Max 2, Apple formally discontinues the Mac Pro, and Mark Gurman teases us with even more iOS 27 Siri details.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin explores the latest in the third-party external display landscape. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

Sponsored by Shopify: See less carts go abandoned and more sales. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour.
Sponsored by BenQ: Check out BenQ’s smarter displays made for how Mac users actually work and sign up for the giveaway here.
Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour.
Sponsored by HelloFresh: America’s #1 meal kit! Get 10 free meals + a FREE Nutribullet Ultra Plus+ 2-in-1 Compact Kitchen System (a $189.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm.

Hosts

Chance Miller

Benjamin Mayo

Subscribe, Rate, and Review

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

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Hosts

Subscribe, Rate, and Review

9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus

Feedback

Links

Hosts

Subscribe, Rate, and Review

9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus

Feedback

Links

Hosts

Subscribe, Rate, and Review

9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus

Feedback

Links

Hosts

Subscribe, Rate, and Review

9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus

Feedback

Links

Hosts

Subscribe, Rate, and Review

9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus

Feedback

Links

Hosts

Subscribe, Rate, and Review

9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus

Feedback

Links

Hosts

Subscribe, Rate, and Review

9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus

Feedback

Links

Hosts

Subscribe, Rate, and Review

9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus

Feedback

Links

Hosts

Subscribe, Rate, and Review

9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus

Feedback

Links

Hosts

Subscribe, Rate, and Review

9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus

Feedback

Links

Related Podcasts

1

2

3

4

5

6