9to5Mac Happy Hour

Benjamin and Chance break down all the announcements from Apple’s ‘Pro and tell’ event, featuring the new OLED MacBook Pro with touchscreen, M6 iMac, and the updated iPad Mini.

And in Happy Hour Plus, how well has Apple handled this flurry of fall product announcements? Subscribe at http://9to5mac.com/join.

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• Apple responds to reports of iPhone Duo's inner display cracking - 9to5Mac
• Apple unveils groundbreaking MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display
• Apple introduces the new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6
• Apple unveils new iMac with M6
• Apple gives iPad mini its biggest update ever

Ahead of its official launch, Chance has spent a week with the iPhone Duo and he is here to tell us all about his experiences with Apple’s new foldable phone, including the various poses, state of the software, Touch ID versus Face ID, battery life and more. Also, Apple announces yet another product event, so we preview what the company is preparing to ‘Pro and tell’ us.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin tests the new HomePod Sound Glow feature, and Apple says its new Apple Music logo was “built by sound”. Subscribe at http://9to5mac.com/join.

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• Apple announces special event for October 28: ‘Pro and tell’
• Apple calls iPhone Duo pre-order demand ‘extraordinary’ as shipping dates slip
• Here’s where Apple says iPhone Duo will (and won’t) be available for walk-ins
• iPhone Duo sells out immediately, now backordered until next year
• iPhone Duo review: The future is foldable
• Your HomePod has a colorful new party trick: how to enable Sound Glow
• Apple Music unveils new design rebrand, with logo ‘made by sound’

Benjamin and Chance react to Apple’s smart home event, with first impressions on the new Apple HomeView smart display, the insanely priced Apple TV 4K (fourth-generation), and the HomePod mini refresh. It remains to be seen whether these new initiatives in the Apple Home Collection can help move the needle on smart home uptake at large, but it’s a good start.

And in Happy Hour Plus, the new iOS beta brings a new Apple Music icon. Subscribe at http://9to5mac.com/join.

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• Apple unveils new HomeView smart display: pre-order today for $299
• Here’s how HomeView’s facial recognition works
• HomeView will support video apps like YouTube, Netflix—if they say yes
• HomeView can display third-party widgets from your iPhone
• Will HomeView support third-party apps? Here’s what Apple says
• Apple announces new Apple TV 4K with upgraded Siri Remote, A19 chip, more
• New Apple TV 4K vs previous model: Here’s everything new
• Siri AI coming to older Apple TV 4K models, here’s what’s compatible
• Apple announces HomePod mini 2: Siri AI, new colors, Sound Glow, more
• HomePod mini 2 vs HomePod mini: Here’s everything new
• Apple unveils Apple Home Collection smart home accessories developed with LG and Schneider
• iOS 27.2 adds new app icon for Apple Music, more design updates
• iOS 27.2 beta 4 no longer includes Apple's overhauled Health app

Benjamin and Chance talk about this week’s Apple news, ahead of a bevy of product announcements coming later this month. Apple is reportedly partnering with LG on a range of smart home accessories, and changes are coming to Full Disk Access permissions. Note: This episode was recorded before Apple officially announced its ‘Welcome home’ event.

And in Happy Hour Plus, our family members get new phones. Subscribe at http://9to5mac.com/join.

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• This tool frees up Apple Intelligence storage on macOS, but think twice before using it
• AT&T claims iOS 27.0.1 fixes iPhone 18 Pro Max cellular issues, but users disagree [U]
• Apple confirms iPhone 18 Pro Max AT&T cellular issues, affected devices require hardware replacement
• Report: Apple’s smart home push includes LG-made doorbell, lock, thermostat, more
• Leaked images reveal Apple’s new Home smart lock, thermostat, more for LG
• Apple’s new Home cameras and doorbell with LG revealed in leaked images
• Apple’s new ‘second-party’ accessories for Home are bigger than we thought, per leak
• Redesigned MacBook Pro with OLED to feature 'significantly lighter' design: report
• Apple reportedly planning second wave of product announcements later this month
• iOS 27.2 beta 3: Here’s everything new
• Apple says it’s tightening macOS privacy controls amid the rise of AI agents

Benjamin and Chance discuss the final Apple smart display rumors with a release for the ‘HomePad’ rumored for October 13, although the small square screen form factor remains puzzling. Also, leaked photos of the iPad mini and HomePod mini suggest those long-awaited updates are also imminent, John Ternus apparently wants to make Apple more nimble, and Chance has thoughts on the new Apple Watch Readiness feature.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin argues the case for adding Touch ID to the Apple TV remote. Subscribe at http://9to5mac.com/join.

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• Apple's HomePad smart home hub launching on Oct 13 with iMac G4 design – Bloomberg
• Leak reveals new design details about Apple’s upcoming smart display
• Leaked images reveal new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini
• New iPad mini details revealed in latest leak
• Leak reveals new iPhone Duo features not yet announced
• Apple releases iOS 27.0.1 for iPhone, here’s what’s new
• John Ternus wants to reshape Apple, here's how

Benjamin and Chance cover the week in Apple news, including hands-on with the new M6 Mac mini and AirPods 5, the first round of bug fixes for the new operating systems, Apple Music Hall, and more.

And in Happy Hour Plus, we reflect on how Siri AI has fared in the real world so far. Subscribe at http://9to5mac.com/join.

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• Steve Jobs Antennagate Q&A
• M6 Mac mini review: Apple's most versatile Mac continues to shine
• Apple unveils AirPods 5 with upgraded noise cancellation, more
• Apple releases watchOS 27.0.1 to fix Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 bug
• iPhone 18 Pro Face ID bug causing system to crash and reboot for some users
• Apple says software update to fix iPhone 18 Pro rebooting bug is coming next week
• watchOS 27.2 beta 2 brings the App Switcher back with a new gesture
• Apple working on Whoop-style screenless fitness tracker, per report
• Apple planning to sell AI servers powered by M8 Ultra chips, says report
• Apple Music opens new live music venue in London
• In select countries, iCloud+ now includes Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge
• Five ways that the new Siri AI is frustrating iPhone and Apple Watch users

Chance has been testing the iPhone 18 Pro and the new Apple Watches for the last week, and is here to give his hands-on reviews. Also, Apple has finally released its new operating systems out into the world, which means Benjamin has tried macOS Golden Gate for the first time.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Apple is rumored to be making their own game controllers for iPhone. Subscribe at http://9to5mac.com/join.

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• iOS 27 now available: New features, compatible iPhones, and more
• Apple says two iOS 27 features aren’t coming until a ‘future software update’
• macOS 27 Golden Gate now available, here is everything new
• Apple releases first iOS 27.2 developer beta for iPhone
• Everything new in iOS 27.2 beta 1 so far
• iOS 27.2 introduces Apple Health app overhaul, here’s what’s new
• iPhone 18 Pro review: More of a great thing
• Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 review: More personal than ever before
• Apple planning to sell AI servers powered by M8 Ultra chips, says report
• In select countries, iCloud+ now includes Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge
• Apple is designing its own game controllers for iPhone, could be Beats branded

Benjamin and Chance react to the September Apple event in this bumper special episode, featuring our first impressions (and Chance’s initial hands-on from the ground at Apple Park) with iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5 and the new Apple Watch lineup.

And in Happy Hour Plus, even more thoughts on the iPhone Duo, and how Apple presented John Ternus’s first event as CEO. Subscribe at http://9to5mac.com/join.

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• Apple Event News Hub: iPhone 18 Pro is here, more - 9to5Mac

Benjamin and Chance talk about John Ternus’s first week in the job as Apple CEO, and how much Tim Cook will still be involved. Also, it’s the last chance for iPhone event rumors, with details about some health updates for the Apple Watch Series 12 coming to the fore. And there was an Apple TV subscription price hike, for the second time in as many years.

And in Happy Hour Plus, on the eve of iPhone 18 Pro, we reflect on our overall positive experiences using the iPhone Air for the entire year. Subscribe at http://9to5mac.com/join.

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• Today is Tim Cook's last day as Apple CEO, Ternus takes over
• Read Tim Cook's full memo to Apple employees on his last day as CEO
• Here’s how much Apple is paying John Ternus as CEO, Tim Cook as executive chairman
• Read John Ternus's full memo to Apple employees on his first day as CEO
• New Apple CEO John Ternus now has his own X account
• Apple executive changes continue as Ternus becomes CEO
• Apple leadership page updated as John Ternus becomes the new CEO
• John Ternus just revealed his priorities in first introduction as Apple CEO
• Phil Schiller steps down from App Store and Apple events
• Report: Apple Watch Series 12 may feature always-on heart-rate tracking, new Fitness app
• Apple reportedly considered launching a new Apple Pencil for iPhone Ultra
• Unusual timing of Mac mini and Mac Studio updates all about AI, claims report
• Apple announces price increase for Apple TV and Apple One subscriptions

Benjamin and Chance break down an action-packed week of news, with a new lineup of Mac mini and Mac Studio announced, invites officially going out for the September iPhone event, and even more rumors about what new products to expect later this fall.

And in Happy Hour Plus, we discuss the reasons behind a (rare) round of Apple layoffs impacting about 200 people in total. Subscribe at http://9to5mac.com/join.

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• Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Ultra event: 'Surprise and shine'
• iPhone Ultra: what people who've used it like most
• Apple launches next-gen Apple Silicon chips: M6 and M5 Ultra
• Apple announces new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chips
• M6 Mac mini vs M4 Mac mini: Here are all the new features
• Apple unveils new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra
• Apple introduces new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra
• Apple unveils a more powerful Mac mini featuring the all-new M6 and M5 Pro
• Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra for a big leap in performance and AI compute
• Walmart is finally launching Apple Pay support next week
• Apple releases new Polishing Cloth for $9
• Apple could debut two AirPods 5 models next month, per report
• Apple lays off 200+ across Vision Pro and Siri teams

Benjamin and Chance talk about the crazy leak by Apple depicting the new AirPods with cameras in a video demo, the changes in iOS 27 beta 6, their latest experiences with Siri AI, whether iPhone 18 Pro will fit iPhone 17 Pro cases, and perhaps some final resolution in the Apple vs EU App Store commission battle.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin talks about some of the leaks for the upcoming HomePod with a screen. Subscribe at http://9to5mac.com/join.

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• Here’s what’s new with iOS and macOS 27 beta 6
• macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 6 features redesigned traffic light window controls
• Golden Gate Beta 6 Turns Stoplights into Liquid Glass - 512 Pixels
• AirPods with cameras get their clearest leak yet
• Camera-equipped AirPods reportedly won’t launch in 2026, despite demo video leak
• Apple proposes commissions of up to 15% for off-App Store purchases in the US
• Apple overhauls App Store fees in the EU with new unified terms
• Apple’s long-running app store battle with the EU appears to finally be over
• Report: Apple seeks publisher deals to give Siri AI better access to current events
• Otterbox and Astropad think iPhone 17 Pro cases will fit iPhone 18 Pro
• Ted Lasso just had the biggest Apple TV premiere ever
• HomePad code suggests it'll act like a giant Apple Watch

Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 27 beta 5, as Apple reportedly takes a fresh look at fitness wearables, details about the glassy iPhone 20, Friday Night Baseball on Vision Pro and more rumors about Apple TV sports rights — this time, golf.

And in Happy Hour Plus, out of the blue, Apple TV launches another round of its free movie catalog collection promotion. Subscribe at http://9to5mac.com/join.

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• Here’s what’s new with iOS 27 beta 5
• iOS 27 beta 5 adds option to upgrade iCloud+ subscription for more AI
• iOS 27 beta 5 adds new app icons for Siri, Safari, and more
• Apple is working on a way to authenticate that a photo came from an iPhone camera
• iOS 27 beta 5 lets you make Liquid Glass more transparent than ever
• The new iOS 27 beta further expands Siri voice customization options
• Apple considers round screens and more radical designs for future Apple Watch revamp
• Apple’s 20th-anniversary iPhone redesign reportedly remains on track
• This scrapped Apple Upgrade feature would've made setup much more seamless
• Apple TV eyes US rights to The Open golf championship
• Apple Vision Pro to stream live MLB games in Immersive Video
• Apple TV just added a bunch of classic movies to stream for free

Benjamin and Chance return for another episode recapping the week in Apple news, including the interesting details of Apple’s most recent earnings calls, the last of the Tim Cook era. Also, Apple complies with Microsoft’s Interoperability request for universal clipboard support on Windows, and John Ternus recruits an employee out of retirement to help lead his new company regime.

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• Apple reports Q3 2026 earnings: $109.4 billion in revenue, up 16%
• Apple stock opens down roughly 10% following mixed Q3 2026 results
• App Store regulatory changes are beginning to affect Apples Services growth
• Siri AI may require a paid subscription for heavy users
• Apple plans to open iPhone clipboard access to Windows PCs
• John Ternus recruits key Apple hardware VP out of retirement ahead of CEO transition
• Apple caps security bug reports amid surge in AI-generated findings
• Apple just revealed a clue about its September iPhone event date
• iPhone 18 Pro event date: Six years of Apple announcements
• Galaxy Z Fold 8 is a smash hit; delayed pre-orders, 3x demand

Benjamin and Chance break down all the details about Apple’s newly-launched Upgrade Program, while Chance gets frustrated with some of the edge-cases of Siri AI. The Apple smart glasses are now rumored for a WWDC 2027 debut, and the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 builds hype for the upcoming iPhone Fold.

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• Apple Upgrade leasing program launches for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch
• Apple shuts down iPhone Upgrade Program, here's what's next
• Apple Upgrade: Here’s the monthly subscription cost for every product
• Apple's AI glasses to be unveiled at WWDC27: report
• Apple has three new smart home products 'nearly ready to launch,' per report
• Galaxy Z Fold 8 hands-on: This redesign proves Google was right the first time [Video]
• Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Fold 8 Ultra – It's a tough call [Gallery]
• Tim Cook and John Ternus with the cast of Ted Lasso

Benjamin and Chance talk about the last week in Apple News, including the rumored new ‘Apple Upgrade’ leasing program, Apple Music price hike, iOS 27 beta 4 changes, an OLED screen roadmap for future Macs and iPads, and next-gen Apple Pencils with replaceable batteries.

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• Apple debuting new ‘Apple Upgrade’ leasing program next week, per report
• The reported Apple Upgrade program raises a very big concern
• Apple winding down iPhone Upgrade Program: report
• Apple raises prices for Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions
• Apple Music pokes fun at latest Spotify price increase
• Here’s what’s new with iOS 27 beta 4
• iOS 27 beta 4 adds a useful Apple TV app feature, here's how it works
• iOS 27 beta 4 mentions new iPhone model with multi-battery feature
• iOS 26.6: New features, release date, more
• M7 Ultra to potentially feature up to 1.5TB of RAM, finally matching 2019 Mac Pro: report
• Report: Apple targets October launch for OLED iPad mini
• Leaker says iPad mini will keep 60Hz display despite OLED upgrade
• Apple's huge Mac roadmap revealed in new report
• Apple developing new Apple Pencil models for release next year, possibly with replaceable batteries
• Apple Watch among wearables exempted from EU user-replaceable battery rules
• Apple Maps to power navigation experience for Ford UEV Platform - Apple
• Ford Will Use Apple Software in New Self-Driving System - The New York Times

Benjamin and Chance talk about their latest experiences with iOS 27 and Siri AI, with Apple releasing the public betas this week so anyone in the whole world can give the new software a go. The company also sued OpenAI this week in a high-profile case over alleged trade secrets theft. And, as is tradition, the Apple Store Back to School offer underwhelms.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Mayo gets a new work laptop which complicates his future Mac buying decisions. Subscribe at http://9to5mac.com/join.

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• Apple Store launches 2026 Back to School offer: get up to $150 gift card with Mac or iPad purchase
• iOS 27 public beta is here with Siri AI, iPhone speed upgrades, and more
• macOS 27 public beta now available, here’s how to install it
• AirPods just got a long-requested feature in new public beta
• Apple sues OpenAI, accuses ex-employees of stealing trade secrets
• OpenAI’s first device will be a portable speaker with a camera and other sensors
• OpenAI responds to Apple’s trade secret theft lawsuit
• OpenAI says it has seen no evidence supporting Apple’s trade secret theft claims

Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 27 beta 3, and Mayo’s first experience with Siri AI on Apple Watch. Also, we dive in to the details of what’s new in macOS Golden Gate, Apple tries to lobby to use Chinese memory components, signs a new deal with Broadcom, and likely supply constraints for the iPhone Fold.

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• Here's what's new with iOS 27 beta 3
• watchOS 27 beta 3 includes upgraded Siri AI experience and dedicated Siri app
• iOS 27 beta 3 lets users fine-tune how Siri sounds
• I'm disappointed Apple will charge for AI camera features in the Home app
• Siri AI can pull info from third-party apps in the latest developer beta
• macOS 27 Golden Gate adds these new wallpapers and screen savers to your Mac
• Apple announces its largest US manufacturing investment, with Broadcom
• Apple testing DRAM chips from banned Chinese memory supplier
• Safari didn't have to go this hard in macOS 27
• Apple asks Trump admin to approve Chinese RAM after product price increases
• Apple ‘in negotiations’ with two banned Chinese RAM firms after price increases
• Report: iPhone Ultra to have incredibly limited availability at launch, may ship slightly later
• No delay to iPhone Ultra, says supply-chain report
• New iPhone Ultra report has new pricing and release timing info
• Emmy Awards 2026: Apple TV just landed a record 89 nominations

Benjamin and Chance react to the news from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman that Apple is accelerating the roadmap for the M7 series of Apple Silicon chips, somewhat at the expense of the as-yet-unreleased M6 line. Also, we break down what’s new in visionOS 27 and do some summer Ask9to5Mac questions.

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• Apple will skip M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, new report says
• Apple’s touchscreen MacBook to use M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, not M6: report
• OS - visionOS 27
• OS - macOS 27 Golden Gate
• Here’s everything new in iOS 27 and more, per Apple’s keynote list

Benjamin and Chance react to the shocking price increases across Mac, iPad, and more, as well as break down all the latest changes in iOS 27 beta 2. Also, how fair is it that watchOS 27 cuts off so many models of Apple Watch, while iOS 27 is available for every iPhone that runs iOS 26.

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• Apple announces significant price increases for MacBooks, iPads, more
• Apple is 'working tirelessly' to find solutions to component shortage as it hikes prices across Mac, iPad and more
• Here's what's new with iOS 27 beta 2
• iOS 27 beta 2 includes Write with Siri, the new version of Apple Intelligence writing tools
• iOS 27 makes it easier to update your Apple TV software
• Top watchOS 27 features that will enhance your Apple Watch
• watchOS 27 drops support for five Apple Watch models, here's why
• John Ternus set to re-establish importance of Apple's design team when he takes over as CEO: report

This week, Benjamin and Chance discuss the implications of Tim Cook’s reveal to the Wall Street Journal that Apple cannot mitigate the skyrocketing price of memory no longer, and consumers will soon see Apple’s device prices go up. Also, we have another week of impressive hands-on with Siri AI, and we continue to dive through a grab-bag of other iOS 27 features.

And in Happy Hour Plus, we discuss the potential market reception to the iPhone Air 2, expected to debut six months later than the iPhone 18 Pro. Subscribe at http://9to5mac.com/join.

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• Apple confirms price increases are coming to its products due to RAM shortage
• Apple releasing 20th anniversary iPhone, AirPods with cameras next year: report
• macOS 27 brings three key upgrades to iPhone Mirroring
• macOS 27 will let you resize the iPhone Mirroring window
• Apple leaks foldable iPhone references in iOS 27 beta
• iOS 27 makes Low Power Mode better on your iPhone
• iPhone Air 2 coming next year with two key upgrades: report