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It’s the bumper annual WWDC episode! Benjamin and Chance give their first impressions of all the announcements from WWDC 2026, including the new Siri AI and overhauled Apple Intelligence initiatives, as well as the platform features in iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and more.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance gives some insight from his time at Apple Park, and how Apple is trending closer to a live event format once again. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Benjamin and Chance talk about the late-breaking iOS 27 rumors, including a new bill splitting feature for the Wallet app, as well as give their final expectations for next week’s WWDC announcements. Apple fixes Mayo’s iPhone Air battery glitch, and new Apple TV and HomePod models are apparently in the final testing stage. Also, code references reignite ideas about new cheaper (or free) tiers of Apple Music.
And in Happy Hour Plus, on the eve of iOS 27, we give our 1 year retrospective on how iOS 26 has fared in the wild. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Benjamin and Chance discuss the illustrations Bloomberg published depicting iOS 27 and the new Siri interface. Also, we talk about rumors of a revamped AirPods settings UI, phone snatching detection in iOS 26.6 code, and Digitimes says the Apple Watch Ultra 4 will feature a significant redesign. Also, has AirDrop got worse?
And in Happy Hour Plus, Apple showcases the iPhone 17 Pro by producing and broadcasting the first full live sports game using ‘just’ iPhones. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Benjamin and Chance return for another week in Apple news and rumors. As is tradition, the company unveiled a slate of new accessibility-focused features designed for iOS 27, with a strong theme of Apple Intelligence this year. Also, the WWDC keynote is official with invites going out to press, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman brings us even more details about the upcoming Siri revamp.
And in Happy Hour Plus, the two discuss a new rumor that says Apple might switch back to titanium on future iPhones. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Benjamin and Chance discuss changes to the Apple education store, the cool new Apple Developer icon, rumors about some design changes for iOS 27 and macOS 27, and whether we can think of anything compelling AirPods with cameras could be used for.
And in Happy Hour Plus, we discuss the state of iOS keyboard autocorrect and dictation accuracy.. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Benjamin and Chance give their opinions on the new Pride wallpaper and watch band lineup for 2026, as well as talk about a new watch face supposedly coming with watchOS 27. Also, in our seemingly-recurring segment on Mac desktop supply constraints, Apple stopped selling the $599 Mac mini altogether this week. Also, the company shares some curious tidbits about its future strategy in its first quarterly earnings call to feature incoming CEO John Ternus.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Apple loves to talk about the customer satisfaction numbers for its products, but we give our personal takes on how the product lines stack up. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Benjamin and Chance discuss whether bringing visual intelligence inside the Camera app is a good idea, as rumored for iOS 27 by Bloomberg. Also, Tim Cook shares his personal highs and lows across his career, Mayo’s iPhone refuses to turn on after running out of battery, and the App Store launches a new monthly payments subscription option.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance kits out his whole house with HomeKit lights … so now here’s what we want next from Apple Home. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Benjamin and Chance react to the biggest news of the week, and probably this year, with Tim Cook officially announcing his plans to hand over the CEO job to John Ternus. The calm and orchestrated transition falls directly into Cook’s playbook. Also, we have new leaks about iOS 27 and iPhone 18 Pro colors to discuss.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Netflix drops support for the system video player on tvOS, much to the frustration of everyone who actually cares about the Apple TV box. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Benjamin and Chance follow up with increasingly worsening availability of Mac mini and Mac Studio, as well as some interesting iOS 27 tidbits and the first feature updates to the Creator Studio suite. Also, Bloomberg reports on the design of the upcoming Apple smart glasses, and Apple shutters three retail stores.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance finds some great HomeKit gear that just works. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Benjamin and Chance analyze the form factor of the iPhone Fold with dummy units start surfacing, and investigate why so many of Apple’s Macs are severely backordered right now. Also, NASA takes the iPhone into space, Aqara launches the first thermostat with support for HomeKit’s new Adaptive Temperature feature, and Chance is mad at the MLB app.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance talk about some of the good shows they’ve been watching on TV recently. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations, and the same-day news that the Studio Display XDR got $400 cheaper (kinda). Also, Chance reviews the AirPods Max 2, Apple formally discontinues the Mac Pro, and Mark Gurman teases us with even more iOS 27 Siri details.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin explores the latest in the third-party external display landscape. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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