9to5Mac Happy Hour

It's another bumper week, with Chance’s hands-on reviews of both the new iPad mini and the new MacBook Pro to discuss, especially around just how good the OLED display looks, and how touchscreens fit into the Mac ecosystem. Also, iOS 27.3 is packed with a bunch of new features, including updates to Safari, Siri AI, StandBy and more, and the new audio recap features are now testable on Apple Watch.

And in Happy Hour Plus, we talk about John Ternus’s first time hosting Apple’s quarterly earnings call. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display review: A lot more than touch

New iPad mini hands-on: Refreshed design, OLED display, more

Everything new in iOS 27.3 beta 1 so far

iOS 27.3 and macOS 27.3 add Vertical Tabs, Adaptive Dark Mode, and more to Safari

iOS 27.3 expands Siri AI with many new capabilities across Apple apps

Developers can now create advanced 'app skills' for Siri AI

iOS 27.3 brings the iPhone Duo’s revamped StandBy to other iPhones

iOS 27.3 introduces new iPhone Duo feature for one-handed use

Apple announces Fitness+ Gym Strength program with personalized workout plans

iOS 27.3 adds all-new Apple Health app, details here

watchOS 27.3 beta adds new Siri Recap and Live Rewind features for Apple Watch

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 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 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 9to5mac.com/join.

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Chance Miller

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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 9to5mac.com/join.

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Chance Miller

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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