Episodes

  • Apple HomeView unveiled, new Apple TV and HomePod mini first impressions

    Apple HomeView unveiled, new Apple TV and HomePod mini first impressions
    15 Oct 2026
    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 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Things: The award-winning to-do app, ready for iOS 27 and iPhone Duo. 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.Sponsored by Shopify: If you’re ready to launch your business before Black Friday, start your free trial at shopify.com/happyhour.Sponsored by Quince: Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or visit quince.com/happyhour. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. 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 unveils new HomeView smart display: pre-order today for $299Here’s how HomeView’s facial recognition worksHomeView will support video apps like YouTube, Netflix—if they say yesHomeView can display third-party widgets from your iPhoneWill HomeView support third-party apps? Here’s what Apple saysApple announces new Apple TV 4K with upgraded Siri Remote, A19 chip, moreNew Apple TV 4K vs previous model: Here’s everything newSiri AI coming to older Apple TV 4K models, here’s what’s compatibleApple announces HomePod mini 2: Siri AI, new colors, Sound Glow, moreHomePod mini 2 vs HomePod mini: Here’s everything newApple unveils Apple Home Collection smart home accessories developed with LG and SchneideriOS 27.2 adds new app icon for Apple Music, more design updatesiOS 27.2 beta 4 no longer includes Apple's overhauled Health app
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • HomePad launch nears, Apple Watch Readiness score, Ternus wants to make Apple more nimble

    HomePad launch nears, Apple Watch Readiness score, Ternus wants to make Apple more nimble
    1 Oct 2026
    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 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour. Sponsored by Notion: Learn more about how Notion can support your business, at notion.com/happyhour. 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. Sponsored by Perplexity Computer: Start your free trial of Perplexity Computer today at pplx.ai/happyhour and experience the next phase of AI. 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 HomePad smart home hub launching on Oct 13 with iMac G4 design – BloombergLeak reveals new design details about Apple’s upcoming smart displayLeaked images reveal new Apple TV 4K, HomePod miniNew iPad mini details revealed in latest leakLeak reveals new iPhone Duo features not yet announcedApple releases iOS 27.0.1 for iPhone, here’s what’s newJohn Ternus wants to reshape Apple, here's how
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    1 hr
  • Apple home event imminent, OLED MacBook Pro details, Full Disk Access changes

    Apple home event imminent, OLED MacBook Pro details, Full Disk Access changes
    8 Oct 2026
    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 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Roborock: Fall Prime Day is here—with up to $1,600 off Roborock’s smartest cleaning lineup, plus exclusive limited-time deals and gifts. Find the right cleaner for your home and save starting now.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.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 Keeper: Get 60% off personal and family plans at keepersecurity.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 This tool frees up Apple Intelligence storage on macOS, but think twice before using itAT&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 replacementReport: Apple’s smart home push includes LG-made doorbell, lock, thermostat, moreLeaked images reveal Apple’s new Home smart lock, thermostat, more for LGApple’s new Home cameras and doorbell with LG revealed in leaked imagesApple’s new ‘second-party’ accessories for Home are bigger than we thought, per leakRedesigned MacBook Pro with OLED to feature 'significantly lighter' design: reportApple reportedly planning second wave of product announcements later this monthiOS 27.2 beta 3: Here’s everything newApple says it’s tightening macOS privacy controls amid the rise of AI agents
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    1 hr
  • M6 Mac mini review, Apple fitness band rumors, Apple AI servers

    M6 Mac mini review, Apple fitness band rumors, Apple AI servers
    24 Sep 2026
    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 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Quince: Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or visit quince.com/happyhour. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too.Sponsored by iMazing: iMazing’s platform for data transfer and device management keeps getting better. Get 20% off iMazing with code 9TO5-SEP26-20OFF. Sponsored by Copilot Money: Get two months free with code 9TO5MAC at 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 Steve Jobs Antennagate Q&AM6 Mac mini review: Apple's most versatile Mac continues to shineApple unveils AirPods 5 with upgraded noise cancellation, moreApple releases watchOS 27.0.1 to fix Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 bugiPhone 18 Pro Face ID bug causing system to crash and reboot for some usersApple says software update to fix iPhone 18 Pro rebooting bug is coming next weekwatchOS 27.2 beta 2 brings the App Switcher back with a new gestureApple working on Whoop-style screenless fitness tracker, per reportApple planning to sell AI servers powered by M8 Ultra chips, says reportApple Music opens new live music venue in LondonIn select countries, iCloud+ now includes Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra chargeFive ways that the new Siri AI is frustrating iPhone and Apple Watch users
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • John Ternus is now Apple CEO, last-minute iPhone event rumors, Apple TV price increase

    John Ternus is now Apple CEO, last-minute iPhone event rumors, Apple TV price increase
    3 Sep 2026
    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 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour.Sponsored by Bitwarden: Register for the free, virtual Open Source Security Summit on September 17, featuring cybersecurity leaders David Sanger and Joseph Menn — and check out Bitwarden for trusted open source password, passkey, and secrets management, with end-to-end encryption and seamless autofill across all your devices.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 Notion: Learn more about how Notion can support your business, at notion.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 Today is Tim Cook's last day as Apple CEO, Ternus takes overRead Tim Cook's full memo to Apple employees on his last day as CEOHere’s how much Apple is paying John Ternus as CEO, Tim Cook as executive chairmanRead John Ternus's full memo to Apple employees on his first day as CEONew Apple CEO John Ternus now has his own X accountApple executive changes continue as Ternus becomes CEOApple leadership page updated as John Ternus becomes the new CEOJohn Ternus just revealed his priorities in first introduction as Apple CEOPhil Schiller steps down from App Store and Apple eventsReport: Apple Watch Series 12 may feature always-on heart-rate tracking, new Fitness appApple reportedly considered launching a new Apple Pencil for iPhone UltraUnusual timing of Mac mini and Mac Studio updates all about AI, claims reportApple announces price increase for Apple TV and Apple One subscriptions
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, and AirPods 5 event

    iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, and AirPods 5 event
    11 Sep 2026

    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 9to5mac.com/join.

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    • Apple Event News Hub: iPhone 18 Pro is here, more - 9to5Mac
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    1 hr and 58 mins
  • iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12 hands-on review, iOS 27 released

    iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12 hands-on review, iOS 27 released
    17 Sep 2026
    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 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopify: All you need is the idea. Shopify handles the rest. Start your free trial at shopify.com/happyhour. 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. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden, featuring secure password management, passkey support, end-to-end encryption, and seamless autofill across all devices. 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. 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 27 now available: New features, compatible iPhones, and moreApple says two iOS 27 features aren’t coming until a ‘future software update’macOS 27 Golden Gate now available, here is everything newApple releases first iOS 27.2 developer beta for iPhoneEverything new in iOS 27.2 beta 1 so fariOS 27.2 introduces Apple Health app overhaul, here’s what’s newiPhone 18 Pro review: More of a great thingApple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 review: More personal than ever beforeApple planning to sell AI servers powered by M8 Ultra chips, says reportIn select countries, iCloud+ now includes Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra chargeApple is designing its own game controllers for iPhone, could be Beats branded
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • New Mac mini, new Mac Studio announced as iPhone 18 Pro event confirmed

    New Mac mini, new Mac Studio announced as iPhone 18 Pro event confirmed
    27 Aug 2026
    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 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden, featuring secure password management, passkey support, end-to-end encryption, and seamless autofill across all devices.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.Sponsored by NordStellar: Get an exclusive offer: Unlock your 10% discount on NordStellar with the coupon code: nordhappyhour-10-NORDSTELLAR – just mention it to NordStellar!Sponsored by Shopify: All you need is the idea. Shopify handles the rest. Start your free 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. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or ThreadsEmail us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro and foldable iPhone Ultra event: 'Surprise and shine'iPhone Ultra: what people who've used it like mostApple launches next-gen Apple Silicon chips: M6 and M5 UltraApple announces new Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chipsM6 Mac mini vs M4 Mac mini: Here are all the new featuresApple unveils new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 UltraApple introduces new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 UltraApple unveils a more powerful Mac mini featuring the all-new M6 and M5 ProApple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra for a big leap in performance and AI computeWalmart is finally launching Apple Pay support next weekApple releases new Polishing Cloth for $9Apple could debut two AirPods 5 models next month, per reportApple lays off 200+ across Vision Pro and Siri teams
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    54 mins