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  • Touchscreen MacBook Pro details, deep red iPhone 18, US Mac mini production

    Touchscreen MacBook Pro details, deep red iPhone 18, US Mac mini production
    2026/02/26
    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. Sponsored by Things: The award-winning to-do app, with a fresh look for OS 26, new features, and more. 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 Stamps.com: Send from your computer or phone 24/7. Try Stamps.com risk-free for sixty days with code happyhour.Sponsored by NordStellar: Defend your business with NordStellar. Unlock a 10% discount with coupon code nordhappyhour-10 at nordstellar.com/happyhour. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 New Apple product launch starts Monday, Tim Cook confirmsGalaxy S26 Ultra's Privacy Display is the best new feature in yearsiOS 26.4 beta 2: Here's what's newiOS 26.4 beta 2 adds support for testing encrypted RCS between iPhone and AndroidApple testing 'deep red' color for iPhone 18 Pro, but iPhone Fold may skip the fun: reportiPhone 18 Pro design could include an exciting firstNew M6 MacBook Pro details revealed, including Dynamic Island, touch, moreApple announces plans to manufacture some new Macs in the United States this yearApple shares more details, photos, and video of US Mac mini plantApple’s low-cost MacBook might lack these featuresApple battling rising component costs in low-cost MacBook productionNew ‘Acme Weather’ app from Dark Sky creators wants to fix weather apps’ biggest problem
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    54 分
  • Apple event confirmed, iOS 26.4 features, Apple AI devices

    Apple event confirmed, iOS 26.4 features, Apple AI devices
    2026/02/19
    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. 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 Quince: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Visit quince.com/happyhour for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.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 @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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’s March 4 launch event: New products and what to expectApple special event announced for March 4Apple’s March launch may include multiple days of press releases with no keynote, per rumorReport: Apple's upcoming low-cost MacBook will come in 'fun colors,' launch next monthAre people updating to iOS 26? Here's Apple's official dataTesla is still working on CarPlay support, but here’s why it hasn’t launched yetiOS 26.4 beta 1: Here are the new iPhone featuresApple Podcasts app gaining 'enhanced video podcast experience' in iOS 26.4iOS 26.4 beta adds support for testing end-to-end encrypted RCS messagingiOS 26.4 beta adds new 'Playlist Playground' AI feature for Apple MusiciOS 26.4 adds support for a new category of CarPlay appsApple accelerating work on three new AI wearables, per reportThe new F1 channel has appeared in the Apple TV app ahead of first race
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  • More Siri delays, imminent new hardware, and Apple’s upcoming 50th birthday

    More Siri delays, imminent new hardware, and Apple’s upcoming 50th birthday
    2026/02/12
    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. 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 Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour.Sponsored by 1Password: Take the first step to better security by securing your team’s credentials. Find out more at 1password.com/happyhour and start securing every login. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 26.3: Here's what's new for your iPhoneApple releases iOS 26.3 for iPhone, here's what's newiOS 26.4: Here's when Apple will release the first betaReport: M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro could launch 'as early as' March 2ndNew iPhone launching this month with four key changes: reportiPhone 17e 'due imminently' with three key upgrades, no price change: reportNew MacBook Air coming soon: Here's what we knowApple's cheapest iPad to get Apple Intelligence support at just the right timeApple reportedly pushing back Gemini-powered Siri features beyond iOS 26.4Apple’s iOS 26.4 Siri Update Runs Into Snags in Internal Testing; iOS 26.5, 27Tim Cook promises Apple will celebrate its upcoming 50th anniversaryLatest macOS 26.3 beta adds to signs that new Macs are imminentLeak suggests Apple's M5 Pro and M5 Max may be the same chipApple reportedly bringing third-party AI chatbots to CarPlayApple Plans to Allow Outside Voice-Controlled AI Chatbots in CarPlayApple removing 'iTunes Wish List' feature, here's how to migrate selectionsNew iPad and iPad Air models should be launching soon, but don't get too excitediTunes might be more popular than you think, per reportFerrari reveals name and interior of its first electric car | ElectrekJony Ive Ferrari interior might be a glimpse of the Apple CarWired Interview with Jony Ive
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    1 時間 3 分
  • iPhone 17 leads Apple earnings record, new MacBooks near, and a mysterious $2B acquisition

    iPhone 17 leads Apple earnings record, new MacBooks near, and a mysterious $2B acquisition
    2026/02/05
    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. 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.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 Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 acquires secretive Q․ai startup for $2 billionApple reports record-breaking Q1 2026 earningsApple revamps how you buy a Mac onlineNew MacBook Pro release date: Here's when M5 Pro and M5 Max might debutLatest macOS 26.3 beta adds to signs that new Macs are imminentWill the Studio Display 2 have this key upgrade?Studio Display refresh looms with three key upgradesApple announces agentic coding in Xcode with Claude Agent and Codex integrationCarPlay Ultra coming to at least one new car later this year, per reportTesla still working on CarPlay support, here's what we know
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  • Creator Studio bundle, AirTag 2, new Siri features coming soon

    Creator Studio bundle, AirTag 2, new Siri features coming soon
    2026/01/29
    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! Sponsored by Quince: Refresh your winter wardrobe with Quince. Visit quince.com/happyhour for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Sponsored by Shopify: In 2026, stop waiting and start selling with Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour.Sponsored by Copilot Money: Get two months free with code 9TO5Mac at try.copilot.money/9to5mac. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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 Creator Studio launches today, and it's an incredible valueStephen Robles: Apple Creator StudioPages, Keynote, Numbers get iOS 26 updates, here’s everything newAirTag 2 vs AirTag: Here’s everything newAirTag 2 teardown reveals the speaker is now harder to removeAirTag 2 hands-on review: Apple’s clever item tracker finds even more utility with longer range and louder soundHow to tell the difference between AirTag 2 and the original AirTagAirTag 2: Three tidbits you might have missedApple to 'unveil' results of Google Gemini partnership as soon as next month: reportApple announces new Black Unity Braided Solo Loop for Apple WatchiOS 26.3 adds new feature to limit location data shared with your carrier
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  • iOS 27 chatbot, Apple AI pin, iPhone 18 Dynamic Island rumors

    iOS 27 chatbot, Apple AI pin, iPhone 18 Dynamic Island rumors
    2026/01/22

    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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    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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  • Gemini Siri deal official, Apple Creator Studio, Vision Pro basketball

    Gemini Siri deal official, Apple Creator Studio, Vision Pro basketball
    2026/01/15
    Benjamin and Chance discuss the implications for Siri and the wider Apple ecosystem now that the Gemini deal is officially signed, and guess when we’ll start seeing the first new features ship. Also, they weigh up the appeal of the new Apple Creator Studio bundle, and Chance got to watch basketball courtside through his Vision Pro. And in Happy Hour Plus, the duo discuss the dependability of iCloud as a backup of your data, and what other backup strategies they recommend to use. Join now and save 26% on annual plans with code HAPPY26. Sponsored by Copilot Money: The personal finance app to make your money yours. Until January 20, get 26% off your first year at try.copilot.money/9to5mac. 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 1Password: Take the first step to better security by securing your team’s credentials. Find out more at 1password.com/happyhour and start securing every login. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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. Join now and save 26% on annual plans with code HAPPY26 until February 1. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Apple confirms Google's Gemini will power new Siri featuresApple to fine-tune Gemini independently, no Google branding on Siri, moreApple will pay billions for Gemini after OpenAI declinedWill Apple-Google AI deal impact user privacy? Here’s what Apple saysEddy Cue touts ‘record-breaking year’ for Apple services, including TV, Music, moreApple debuts 'Apple Creator Studio' subscription, here's what you getPages, Numbers, Keynote, and Freeform becoming freemium appsApple announces Pixelmator Pro is coming to iPadApple Creator Studio Icon HistoryWhat it’s like to watch an NBA game courtside in Apple Vision ProApple gift card safety questioned after terrifying account lockout
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  • Apple Card Chase transition is official, NBA on Vision Pro, Fitness+ in 2026

    Apple Card Chase transition is official, NBA on Vision Pro, Fitness+ in 2026
    2026/01/08
    Benjamin and Chance cover this week in Apple news, including the long-awaited announcement that the Apple Card will be switching from Goldman Sachs to Chase, in about . Also, Fitness+ doesn’t quite live up to its own new year marketing hype, NBA live-streaming kicks off on Vision Pro, and Apple makes App Store changes to satisfy Japan regulators. And in Happy Hour Plus, the pair make their annual prediction for 2026, with three relatively risky picks each, about what Apple might do this year. Join now and save 26% on annual plans with code HAPPY26. 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.Sponsored by Copilot Money: The personal finance app to make your money yours. For a limited time, get 26% off your first year at try.copilot.money/9to5mac.Sponsored by Shopify: In 2026, stop waiting and start selling with Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter@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. Join now and save 26% on annual plans with code HAPPY26. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Apple drops cryptic teaser for Apple Fitness+: ‘Something big is coming’ in 2026Apple Fitness+ launches new features for building exercise habitsHow Apple Watch helps people make it past ‘Quitter’s Day’ with their fitness resolutionsApple confirms Chase takeover for Apple Card and reveals new detailsApple reportedly finds Apple Card partner to replace Goldman SachsHow to watch Lakers NBA games in Apple Immersive on Apple Vision ProMayo's screen recordingApple announces sweeping App Store and iPhone changes in Japan
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