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  • New iPhone 17 case materials, Apple Watch chip leaks, Ask9to5Mac
    2025/08/21
    Benjamin and Chance discuss the supposed new ‘TechWoven’ cases coming from Apple for the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple reportedly exits the MLB streaming partnership, and iOS 26 beta 7 shows we are close to launch on Apple’s next bumper product cycle. Also, they tackle some listener questions in another installment of Ask9to5Mac. And in Happy Hour Plus, after Chance already beat Benjamin on the annual predictions made in January, the pair craft up another three picks for the rest of 2025. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by BMX: Check out BMX’s SolidSafe™ power bank, built with cutting-edge solid-state battery technology that eliminates flammable liquid lithium for a safer, more durable charging experience.Sponsored by Caldera Lab: High performance men’s skincare. Get 20% off your first order at CalderaLab.com/HAPPYHOURSponsored by Constant Contact: Email marketing, made easy. Get a free thirty-day trial at constantcontact.com. 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 PodcastsOvercastSpotify 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 contentBonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links iPhone 17 Pro case has surprising name after FineWoven mess, box hints at new Apple accessoryiPhone 17 Pro case line may have new leather alternative after flawed FineWovenApple TV+ among ‘final contenders’ for MLB Sunday Night Baseball, playoff gamesReport: Apple strikes out of baseball coverage on Apple TV+, Friday Night Baseball to endiOS 26 beta 7 now availableNew iOS 26 and watchOS 26 betas include redesigned Blood Oxygen feature in the USEverything new in iOS 26 beta 7iOS 26 beta 7 adds toggle for new battery notificationsApple Watch regains edge in one key wayNext year’s Apple Watch could add Touch ID, per leaked codeApple’s first Mac with 5G cellular might be coming sooner than we thoughtLeak reveals new Studio Display might have surprisingly powerful chipIs the Camera Control button one of the biggest iPhone flops?Spotify copies Apple Music's AutoMix feature before iOS 26 even ships
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  • Blood Oxygen returns to Apple Watch, iOS 26 beta 6, Apple tabletop robots
    2025/08/14
    Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise announcement that the Apple Watch Blood Oxygen feature is coming back for US users, via a phone relay workaround. Also, Apple released the latest beta of iOS 26, featuring some fun new animations and even more Liquid Glass refinements. Plus, there’s more speculation about the low-cost MacBook and more details about Apple’s future ventures into home robotics. And in Happy Hour Plus, we catch up on some recent TV shows and movies we enjoyed this summer. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. 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 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 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 PodcastsOvercastSpotify 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 contentBonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Apple launching ‘redesigned Blood Oxygen feature’ on Apple Watch in the U.S. todayEverything new in iOS 26 beta 6iOS 26 beta 6 makes iPhone apps launch so much fasteriOS 26 beta 6 adds six brand new iPhone ringtones, listen hereLiquid Glass gets more changes in iOS 26 beta 6, here’s what’s newThe new Preview app has a fun interactive Liquid Glass easter eggiOS 26 beta hints at upcoming AirPods live translation gestureFaster animations on iOS 26 makes even older iPhones feel like newThe redundant iTunes Movies and TV Shows apps can now be hidden from the Apple TV Home ScreenA new Apple TV 4K is coming soon: will it support Apple Intelligence?Low-cost MacBook production starting soonSiri could get Finder-inspired new visual appearance next year, per reportReport: Apple planning ecosystem of home security devices to compete with Ring and Nest
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  • iPhone 17 case leaks, iOS 26 beta 5 changes, Tim Cook’s AI pep talk
    2025/08/07
    Benjamin and Chance talk about the week’s Apple news including all the changes in iOS 26 beta 5, in which Apple inexplicably doubled down on the inverted scroll direction in the Camera app. Also, iPhone 17 case leaks suggest Apple will be adding lanyard holes to its silicon cases for the first time, and Tim Cook presents an AI strategy pep talk to employees and investors. And in Happy Hour Plus, they discuss the uncertain future of the default search deal between Apple and Google. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by 1Password: For a limited time, get $20 off the easiest way to stay secure online with 1Password.Sponsored by Caldera Lab: High performance men’s skincare. Get 20% off your first order at CalderaLab.com/HAPPYHOURSponsored 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 PodcastsOvercastSpotify 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 contentBonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Everything new in iOS 26 beta 5The Absolutely Insane Camera Swipe Direction In iOS 26macOS Tahoe 26 beta 5 retires the old Macintosh HD iconiPhone 17, here are the new Liquid Silicone cases - MajinBu OfficialWindow Follow Mode | Apple Developer DocumentationTim Cook holds company-wide meeting to address Apple’s AI woesApple CEO Tim Cook Tells Staff AI Is ‘Ours to Grab’ in Pep TalkApple ‘very open’ to AI acquisitions to speed up its roadmapTim Cook: Apple is ‘significantly growing’ AI spend, M&A could accelerate roadmapThis is Tim: Complete transcript of Apple’s Q3 2025 financial call – Six ColorsApple now looking to rival ChatGPT with a new in-house 'Answers' team: report
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  • iOS 26 icons, public beta feedback and iPhone 17 rumors
    2025/07/31

    Benjamin and Chance analyze the new iOS 26 icon set, as well as respond to some public beta feedback Chance has received from his family. Also, a test iPhone 17 prototype was seemingly caught on camera on the streets of San Francisco.

    And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance has finally updated to watchOS 26 beta, and the pair discuss the surprising utility of the new wrist flick gesture. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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    • iOS 26 public beta now available with new design and more
    • iOS 18 vs iOS 26 compared: Here’s all the new app icons coming to your iPhone home screen
    • Did someone just get caught using the iPhone 17 Pro in the wild?
    • Rumor: iPhone 17 Pro could have three unexpected camera upgrades
    • New iPhone 17 Pro video shows full color lineup with dummy models
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  • iOS 26 beta 4 changes, AppleCare One, and an M5 iPad Pro surprise
    2025/07/24
    Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 26 beta 4, the strangely good deal that is the new AppleCare One package, and a surprising rumored detail about the upcoming M5 iPad Pro. And in Happy Hour Plus, the duo discuss the recent exodus from the AI group as motivation to work on Apple AI research wavers. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. 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 Caldera Lab: High performance men’s skincare. Get 20% off your first order at CalderaLab.com/HAPPYHOURSponsored by Constant Contact: Email marketing, made easy. Get a free thirty-day trial at constantcontact.com. 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 PodcastsOvercastSpotify 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 contentBonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links iOS 26 beta 4 changesiOS 26 beta 4 adds more ‘liquid’ back to Liquid Glass designBeta 2 vs Beta 3 vs Beta 4 comparisonHere's what Apple Intelligence summarized news notifications look like on iOS 26iOS 26 beta 4 re-enables Apple Intelligence notification summaries for news appsApple announces AppleCare One multi-device bundle with simplified pricingApple now gives you four years to add AppleCare+ coverage to iPhone and moreAppleCare+ Theft and Loss coverage no longer limited to iPhoneApple now allows app developers to show retention offers when users try to cancel a subscriptionReport: M5 iPad Pro to have dual front-facing camerasApple submits bid for rights to MLB Sunday Night BaseballApple almost open-sourced its AI models, here’s why it didn’t: report
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  • Apple’s upcoming hardware roadmap, AirPods marketshare, new Vision Pro strap
    2025/07/17
    Benjamin and Chance react to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman report on what Apple is planning to ship over the course of the next twelve months, as well as the details of a near-term refresh for the Vision Pro including a more comfortable strap. Apple launches a new Emoji puzzle in News+, AirPods marketshare is revealed in a new study, and Apple sweeps the Emmy nominations. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance talk more about the recent controversies surrounding Liquid Glass. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by 1Password: For a limited time, get $20 off the easiest way to stay secure online with 1Password—featuring a new passkey feature that lets you go passwordless on compatible apps and sites.Sponsored by HelloFresh: America’s #1 meal kit! Get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life at HelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm.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. 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 PodcastsOvercastSpotify 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 contentBonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Gallery: Tim Cook and Eddy Cue attend Sun Valley 'summer camp for billionaires'Apple Vision Pro 2 with more comfortable strap and upgraded chip is coming later this yearA cheaper Apple Vision is still a few years awayApple planning new Mac external display, MacBooks, iPads, and more for early 2026You can bring back Launchpad in macOS 26, but you shouldn'tApple News+ launches clever new ‘Emoji Game’ for iOS 18.4 and laterEmmys 2025: Apple TV+ lands nominations in all major categoriesWith 81 total Emmy nominations, how did each Apple TV+ title do?Market with Apple TVApple News+ launches clever new ‘Emoji Game’ for iOS 18.4 and laterCIRP: AirPods regain market share, but overall growth stallsMayo’s Threads post on watchOS 26
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  • iOS 26 beta 3, controversial Liquid Glass changes, Jeff Williams retires
    2025/07/10
    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, Benjamin discusses the report that Apple has submitted an official bid in the rights negotiations for streaming F1 in the US. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by HelloFresh: America’s #1 meal kit! Get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life at HelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm.Sponsored by Roborock: The smartest vacuums just got more affordable. Roborock’s Prime Day sale has arrived—with exclusive, limited-time savings on their top models.Sponsored by Mint Mobile: Get your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month at mintmobile.com/happyhour.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 PodcastsOvercastSpotify 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 contentBonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Aqara G410Steve Troughton-Smith on MastodonApple formally appeals €500 million DMA fine in the EUiOS 26 beta 3 changesLiquid Glass in iOS 26 beta 3 less dramatic as Apple optimizes redesign for usabilityMatt Birchler: Liquid glass, now with frosted tipsMayo’s Music app examplemacOS 26 beta 3 features a new 'Tahoe Day' aerial screen saverApple COO Jeff Williams stepping down later this monthApple design team to start reporting directly to Tim Cook later this yearReport: Apple in active negotiations for Formula 1 streaming rights in the US
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  • MacBook with iPhone CPU rumors, AI Siri partnerships, new EU App Store rules
    2025/07/03

    Benjamin and Chance discuss the intriguing rumor from Ming-Chi Kuo that Apple is readying a new cheaper MacBook Air powered by an A18 Pro CPU. Also, Apple befuddles everyone with a new byzantine set of App Store rules in the EU, and Apple seems open to powering AI Siri using third-party models.

    And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance walks through some tech updates after another big move. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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    Chance Miller

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    • Kuo: Apple to release cheaper MacBook powered by iPhone processor
    • First reference to MacBook with A18 Pro discovered in Apple code
    • Apple announces sweeping App Store changes in the EU
    • Apple Music launching Replay All Time, revealing your most streamed music ever
    • Apple might ditch internal AI efforts for Siri revamp
    • Report: Apple held internal talks about acquiring Perplexity
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    1 時間 12 分