9to5Mac Overtime

Jeff and Fernando discuss everything from Apple's big week of new hardware releases, including the M6 MacBook Pro, iPad mini 8 with OLED, and, of course, Apple's new MacBook Pro w/ PROLED XDR Display. Is finally having a touchscreen Mac resonating with the Overtime crew? Tune in for a spirited discussion about it and the rest of Apple's final new hardware releases for 2026.

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9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

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• Fernando Silva
• Jeff Benjamin

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Jeff interviews Fernando about his first 24 hours with the iPhone Duo, covering everything from initial impressions to how it works as a phone versus a tablet, how it compares to the iPad mini, and, of course, the crease. Does he plan on keeping it as a daily driver? Join us for a realistic take on Apple's radical departure from the standard iPhone form factor.

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9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

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• Fernando Silva
• Jeff Benjamin

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Jeff and Fernando discuss Apple's smart home reboot, including the new $299 Apple HomeView, HomePod mini 2, Apple TV 4K, and Apple Home Collection lineup.

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9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

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• Fernando Silva
• Jeff Benjamin

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Join Jeff and Fernando as they dive into Apple's upcoming 'Welcome Home' event and the highly anticipated launch of the HomePad, Apple's new smart hub featuring a built-in speaker and display. They also discuss the latest iOS 27.2 code leaks, revealing fresh details about upcoming second-party smart home products from LG and more.

9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

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• Fernando Silva
• Jeff Benjamin

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Jeff and Fernando share their excitement about the iPhone 18 Pro's camera capabilities and explore whether it could truly replace a mirrorless camera for both photography and videography. Plus, they weigh in on whether you should buy the iPhone 18 Pro now or hold out for the iPhone Duo.

9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

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• Fernando Silva
• Jeff Benjamin

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The Overtime team discusses Apple’s rumored screenless fitness tracker and explores why it’s so compelling. Fernando also shares his hands-on experience with the iPhone 18 Pro, the new Apple Watch Series 12, and the Apple Watch Ultra 4. Plus, they cover some disappointing news regarding aftermarket SSD upgrades for the M6 Mac mini.

9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

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• Fernando Silva
• Jeff Benjamin

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Former Apple SVP of Retail Ron Johnson joins Overtime to discuss his new book, Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple's Genius. Ron talks about the early days of the Apple Store, what it was like collaborating with Steve Jobs, the launch of the original iPhone, why he left Apple to be CEO of JCPenney, where he thinks Apple retail stands today, and, of course, his take on the iPhone Duo.

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• Fernando Silva
• Jeff Benjamin

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Jeff and Fernando discuss their initial thoughts and impressions of the iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable smartphone.

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9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

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• Fernando Silva
• Jeff Benjamin

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Fernando connects from IFA in Berlin to discuss Apple's forthcoming iPhone Ultra, alongside the five other products that will be announced at this Wednesday's Surprise and Shine event.

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9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Hosts

• Fernando Silva
• Jeff Benjamin

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Jeff and Fernando delve into the $899 Mac mini, comparing the outgoing M4 model and the new M6 Mac mini. They also discuss the new M5 Pro Mac mini and Apple’s new Mac Studio desktops equipped with M5 Max and M5 Ultra SoCs. Finally, the duo previews Apple's upcoming 'Surprise and Shine' iPhone event.

9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

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Hosts

• Fernando Silva
• Jeff Benjamin

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Products mentioned

• Mocagen MC1 Phone Controller
• Sonnet Echo 21 Thunderbolt 5 SuperDock
• M6 Mac mini
• M5 Pro Mac mini
• Apple Polishing Cloth

Jeff and Fernando discuss Apple's recent leak of the upcoming AirPods featuring integrated cameras, and why they might be a much bigger deal than they seem on the surface. Is this Apple's more privacy-centric alternative to the often-criticized and controversial Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses?

9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Links & Videos

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Hosts

• Fernando Silva
• Jeff Benjamin

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Even Realities CEO, Will Wang, joins Overtime to talk about his history with Apple, why Silicon Valley is no longer the place for hardware innovations, insights into the Apple supply chain and China, the Even Realities G2, privacy challenges, and why smart glasses are the future of tech.

9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

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• Even Realities G2

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• Fernando Silva
• Jeff Benjamin

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Fernando discusses his Pokémon 3D Mod on Mac, and Jeff shares his experience running a native port of Mario Kart 64 on iPhone. The guys also discuss why tech can feel less exciting than it used to, and share their thoughts on using the same device for many years.

9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Links and Videos

• Pokémon 3D Mod on Mac
• SpaghettiKart

Hosts

• Fernando Silva
• Jeff Benjamin

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Fernando and Jeff discuss Apple Upgrade in depth, including Apple's motivation, the major players involved, how it may affect the used and refurbished market, and how it might open up the company's upcoming foldable iPhone to a much wider audience.

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9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

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• Fernando Silva
• Jeff Benjamin

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Fernando and Jeff discuss Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold8 event in depth, including hands-on experience with Samsung's newest foldable form factor, the pros and cons of the new 4:3 aspect ratio, efforts to address the crease issue, and what this all means for Apple's upcoming foldable iPhone.

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9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

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Hosts

• Fernando Silva
• Jeff Benjamin

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Jeff and Fernando discuss the iOS 27 Public Beta, some of their favorite new iOS 27 new features, and whether or not people should consider installing it on their main device. The pair also talks about ChatGPT vs Siri AI, OpenAI vs Apple, the end of carrier-financed unlocked iPhones, and nine upcoming new emoji.

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9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Videos

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Links

• Carrier-financed iPhones no longer unlocked
• Nine new emoji

Hosts

• Fernando Silva
• Jeff Benjamin

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Jeff and Fernando discuss the new Siri experience on Apple Watch, new Siri features on iOS 27, our Apple Watch feature wish list, enhancements to Messages on iPhone, and the state of social media in 2026.

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9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Hosts

• Fernando Silva
• Jeff Benjamin

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Fernando and Jeff discuss CarPlay on iOS 27, experience with the Rivian R1S on a road trip, why you might consider buying an iPhone 17 Pro right now instead of waiting for the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Wallet and Amex Membership Rewards points, Apple's dramatic hardware price increases, and the idea of getting more out of older technology.

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9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Hosts

• Fernando Silva
• Jeff Benjamin

Links

• CarPlay in iOS 27
• How to run Tahoe and Golden Gate on the same Mac
• A new Apple Wallet upgrade

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Is Siri really good this time? Fernando and Jeff talk about some of their favorite iOS 27 beta features, along with a deep dive into the key new Siri AI features, changes, updates, and optimizations.

9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Hosts

• Fernando Silva
• Jeff Benjamin

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• 200+ New iOS 27 beta changes and features

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Jeff and Fernando chit-chat about the reactions to the Ferrari Luce, Steve Jobs in Exile, Spotify app icon changes, iOS 26.6 beta, and thoughts on Apple's implementation of a new iPhone anti-snatching feature into iOS.

9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

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• Fernando Silva
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