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    9to5Mac Happy Hour

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

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    WWDC announced, iOS 27 Siri, AirPods Max 2  Mar 26, 2026
    Show notes

    Benjamin and Chance talk about the surprise AirPods Max 2 announcement, WWDC 2026 is official, and the company confirms that ads are coming to Apple Maps. Also, Bloomberg reports on the latest Siri chatbot designs coming as part of iOS 27.

    And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin talks about his trips to the Apple Store during his time in Japan. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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    • iPhone 18 Pro camera may come with pro software, Apple considered buying Halide
    • Apple’s upgraded AirPods Max 2 headphones now available for pre-order with April 1 delivery
    • AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max: Here’s everything new
    • Apple unveils AirPods Max 2 with H2 chip, upgraded noise canceling, and more
    • AirPods Max 2: Four things that haven’t changed
    • Apple announces WWDC 2026 for June 8, iOS 27 set to be revealed
    • iOS 27 likely won't include any major changes to Liquid Glass: report
    • iOS 27 might include a Liquid Glass slider, but should it?
    • Apple planning standalone Siri app for iOS 27 and macOS 27, per report
    • Tim Cook says the Mac just set a new launch record for Apple
    • Apple hasn't caught up to MacBook Neo demand yet
    • Ads are coming to Apple Maps in the US and Canada this summer with a privacy-centric focus
    MacBook Neo review, Apple leadership changes, iPhone Fold rumors  Mar 12, 2026
    Show notes

    Chance and Zac talk through changes to Apple’s leadership website and what they signal for the future. There’s also a pair of new Bloomberg reports focused on Apple’s delayed Siri smart display product, plus the looming iPhone Fold’s software interface. Finally, they go in-depth on MacBook Neo, discussing Chance’s review and answering some Ask9to5Mac questions.

    And in Happy Hour Plus, the pair do a check-in on Apple Vision Pro and whether there's about to a big boom in gaming. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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    Chance Miller

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    • Apple adds Steve Lemay and Molly Anderson to its leadership page
    • Apple reportedly targeting smart home display release around iOS 27
    • iPhone Fold expected to include new app features, including side-by-side multitasking
    • MacBook Neo review: A truly great Mac at an unbelievable price
    • Julia Krist’s MacBook Neo Review
    • 'World’s most advanced flight simulator' will soon work with Apple Vision Pro
    • First footage shows X-Plane 12 on Vision Pro, including an ARKit trick in action
    Apple launches new MacBook Neo, Studio Display XDR, MacBook Pro, more Mar 06, 2026
    Show notes

    Chance and Zac break down Apple’s Mac announcements of the week. There’s the M5 MacBook Air and more powerful MacBook Pro models with an intriguing new chip architecture and naming scheme. Plus, the new Studio Display “family” is here with good and bad news. Finally, Chance recounts his trip to NYC where he saw the launch of the all-new MacBook Neo.

    And in Happy Hour Plus, Zac gives us a rundown of his current Apple gear. And a small philosophy lesson. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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    Hosts

    Chance Miller

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    • Apple has announced 7 new products this week
    • This is Apple’s new MacBook Neo in four colors [Gallery]
    March Apple event week kicks off with iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air Mar 03, 2026
    Show notes

    Benjamin and Chance discuss the just-announced iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air, as Apple begins its week of product launches. As well as bit of speculation about what is to come on Tuesday and Wednesday, the duo also respond to a report about the dysfunctional nature of Apple’s cloud infrastructure division, and look forward to the start of F1 on Apple TV this weekend.

    And in Happy Hour Plus, it’s time for Chance to make his house a (smart) home. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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    Hosts

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    • Apple officially announces iPhone 17e with MagSafe, 2x base storage, 'soft pink' color
    • iPhone 17e vs iPhone 17: What’s actually different?
    • Apple unveils new iPad Air with M4 chip, RAM upgrade, plus C1X and N1
    • Some Apple AI servers are reportedly sitting unused on warehouse shelves, due to low Apple Intelligence usage
    • Here's how Apple will showcase F1 across Apple TV, Apple Music and more
    • New ‘F1: Drive to Survive’ season is coming to Apple TV
    • Apple TV partners with IMAX to show Formula 1 races live in theaters
    Touchscreen MacBook Pro details, deep red iPhone 18, US Mac mini production  Feb 26, 2026
    Show notes

    Benjamin and Chance are back, with a news-packed episode just before an exciting week of Apple hardware launches. But first, iOS 26.4 beta is here, a deep red color is rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro, and Bloomberg details some of the software affordances coming to macOS to support the touch screen MacBook Pro. Also, Samsung surprises with a clever dynamic privacy display on their new flagship phones.

    And in Happy Hour Plus, the creators of Dark Sky have left Apple to form a new weather app for enthusiasts, Acme Weather. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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    Hosts

    Chance Miller

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    • New Apple product launch starts Monday, Tim Cook confirms
    • Galaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display is the best new feature in years
    • iOS 26.4 beta 2: Here's what's new
    • iOS 26.4 beta 2 adds support for testing encrypted RCS between iPhone and Android
    • Apple testing 'deep red' color for iPhone 18 Pro, but iPhone Fold may skip the fun: report
    • iPhone 18 Pro design could include an exciting first
    • New M6 MacBook Pro details revealed, including Dynamic Island, touch, more
    • Apple announces plans to manufacture some new Macs in the United States this year
    • Apple shares more details, photos, and video of US Mac mini plant
    • Apple’s low-cost MacBook might lack these features
    • Apple battling rising component costs in low-cost MacBook production
    • New ‘Acme Weather’ app from Dark Sky creators wants to fix weather apps’ biggest problem
    Apple event confirmed, iOS 26.4 features, Apple AI devices  Feb 19, 2026
    Show notes

    Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new features in iOS 26.4, which turned out to be a pretty packed release, even with the Siri features missing in action. Also, Apple confirms a product event for March 4, with rumors of new Macs and more in the air. Finally, Bloomberg reports Apple is advancing work on a suite of new AI devices, including glasses and a clip-on pendant.

    And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin plans his tech packing for his trip to Japan. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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    Hosts

    Chance Miller

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    Benjamin Mayo

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    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
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    Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.

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    Links

    • Apple’s March 4 launch event: New products and what to expect
    • Apple special event announced for March 4
    • Apple’s March launch may include multiple days of press releases with no keynote, per rumor
    • Report: Apple's upcoming low-cost MacBook will come in 'fun colors,' launch next month
    • Are people updating to iOS 26? Here's Apple's official data
    • Tesla is still working on CarPlay support, but here’s why it hasn’t launched yet
    • iOS 26.4 beta 1: Here are the new iPhone features
    • Apple Podcasts app gaining 'enhanced video podcast experience' in iOS 26.4
    • iOS 26.4 beta adds support for testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging
    • iOS 26.4 beta adds new 'Playlist Playground' AI feature for Apple Music
    • iOS 26.4 adds support for a new category of CarPlay apps
    • Apple accelerating work on three new AI wearables, per report
    • The new F1 channel has appeared in the Apple TV app ahead of first race
    More Siri delays, imminent new hardware, and Apple’s upcoming 50th birthday  Feb 12, 2026
    Show notes

    Benjamin and Chance react to the disappointing news shared by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman that the new Siri features are facing even more delays, but in happier news, a bunch of iPhones, iPads and Macs are due for an imminent refresh. Meanwhile, Tim Cook reminisces ahead of Apple’s 50th birthday.

    And in Happy Hour Plus, thoughts on the design of the Ferrari Luce and Jony Ive’s sniping comments about his former employer.

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    Hosts

    Chance Miller

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    Benjamin Mayo

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    Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.

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    Links

    • iOS 26.3: Here's what's new for your iPhone
    • Apple releases iOS 26.3 for iPhone, here's what's new
    • iOS 26.4: Here's when Apple will release the first beta
    • Report: M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro could launch 'as early as' March 2nd
    • New iPhone launching this month with four key changes: report
    • iPhone 17e 'due imminently' with three key upgrades, no price change: report
    • New MacBook Air coming soon: Here's what we know
    • Apple's cheapest iPad to get Apple Intelligence support at just the right time
    • Apple reportedly pushing back Gemini-powered Siri features beyond iOS 26.4
    • Apple’s iOS 26.4 Siri Update Runs Into Snags in Internal Testing; iOS 26.5, 27
    • Tim Cook promises Apple will celebrate its upcoming 50th anniversary
    • Latest macOS 26.3 beta adds to signs that new Macs are imminent
    • Leak suggests Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max may be the same chip
    • Apple reportedly bringing third-party AI chatbots to CarPlay
    • Apple Plans to Allow Outside Voice-Controlled AI Chatbots in CarPlay
    • Apple removing 'iTunes Wish List' feature, here's how to migrate selections
    • New iPad and iPad Air models should be launching soon, but don't get too excited
    • iTunes might be more popular than you think, per report
    • Ferrari reveals name and interior of its first electric car | Electrek
    • Jony Ive Ferrari interior might be a glimpse of the Apple Car
    • Wired Interview with Jony Ive
    iPhone 17 leads Apple earnings record, new MacBooks near, and a mysterious $2B acquisition  Feb 05, 2026
    Show notes

    Benjamin and Chance speculate on Apple’s mysterious acquisition of Q.ai, the company’s second biggest acquisition ever. The iPhone 17 is a veritable smash hit, leading to an all-time quarterly earnings record. And Apple redesigns the order flow for buying a new Mac, with new MacBooks just around the corner.

    And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin realizes he has some overdue spring-cleaning to do on his Desktop folder.

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    Hosts

    Chance Miller

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    Benjamin Mayo

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    9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus

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    • Apple acquires secretive Q․ai startup for $2 billion
    • Apple reports record-breaking Q1 2026 earnings
    • Apple revamps how you buy a Mac online
    • New MacBook Pro release date: Here's when M5 Pro and M5 Max might debut
    • Latest macOS 26.3 beta adds to signs that new Macs are imminent
    • Will the Studio Display 2 have this key upgrade?
    • Studio Display refresh looms with three key upgrades
    • Apple announces agentic coding in Xcode with Claude Agent and Codex integration
    • CarPlay Ultra coming to at least one new car later this year, per report
    • Tesla still working on CarPlay support, here's what we know
    Creator Studio bundle, AirTag 2, new Siri features coming soon Jan 29, 2026
    Show notes

    Benjamin and Chance review the proposition of the Creator Studio bundle now it is finally available, as well as some weirdness in the choices made of the apps in it. Also, Benjamin has been using his new AirTags for the past couple days, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests that the new Gemini Siri features may be announced in February, sooner than we previously expected.

    And in Happy Hour Plus, there’s more talk about Creator Studio, specifically regarding which other kinds of creative apps we could see get added to the offering in the future. Join now and save 26% on annual plans with code HAPPY26. Last call!

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    Hosts

    Chance Miller

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    Benjamin Mayo

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    • Apple Creator Studio launches today, and it's an incredible value
    • Stephen Robles: Apple Creator Studio
    • Pages, Keynote, Numbers get iOS 26 updates, here’s everything new
    • AirTag 2 vs AirTag: Here’s everything new
    • AirTag 2 teardown reveals the speaker is now harder to remove
    • AirTag 2 hands-on review: Apple’s clever item tracker finds even more utility with longer range and louder sound
    • How to tell the difference between AirTag 2 and the original AirTag
    • AirTag 2: Three tidbits you might have missed
    • Apple to 'unveil' results of Google Gemini partnership as soon as next month: report
    • Apple announces new Black Unity Braided Solo Loop for Apple Watch
    • iOS 26.3 adds new feature to limit location data shared with your carrier
    iOS 27 chatbot, Apple AI pin, iPhone 18 Dynamic Island rumors  Jan 22, 2026
    Show notes

    Benjamin and Chance get excited for the upcoming Siri roadmap, with Bloomberg reporting that the delayed features will arrive with 26.4 and a full chatbot experience is due before the end of the year. The Information says Apple is developing an AI pin, the iPhone 18 Pro cutout positioning situation is seemingly clarified, and Apple makes App Store ads even less noticeable.

    And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance talks about the best parts of his new Oura Ring, and how Apple can learn from its software experience. Join now and save 26% on annual plans with code HAPPY26.

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    Hosts

    Chance Miller

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    Benjamin Mayo

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    Links

    • Apple testing new App Store design that blurs the line between ads and search results
    • iPhone 18 Pro Dynamic Island confusion now appears resolved
    • Apple reportedly replacing Siri interface with actual chatbot experience for iOS 27
    • The new Siri chatbot may run on Google servers, not Apple's
    • Apple is working on an AI-powered wearable pin
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