9to5Mac Happy Hour podcast | Listen online for free

Available Episodes

5 of 100

New Unity Apple Watch band, upcoming iOS features, Apple AI focus
Benjamin and Chance review the 2025 Apple Unity watch band, watch face and wallpaper. They talk about some compelling leaked iOS features currently in internal testing, and Apple reportedly redoubles its AI efforts. Also, T-Mobile and Starlink launch a seemingly better satellite connectivity offering, than Apple’s in-built SOS feature. And in Happy Hour Plus, the pair debate if it is time for the Apple Watch hardware lineup to expand. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter @[email protected] @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @[email protected] @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify 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 content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to [email protected] Links Apple unveils beautiful 2025 Black Unity Collection Sport Loop, watch face, and iPhone/iPad wallpapers iOS 18.3 includes Starlink satellite connectivity for select iPhone users iOS Decoded: Visual Intelligence Control Center shortcut, and more Gurman: Apple taps new boss to help Siri and Apple Intelligence catch up with AI competition Apple Sports now includes broadcast info for where to watch national games Pebble reviving e-ink smartwatch with iPhone support, touting 16K custom watch faces to Apple’s zero
--------
45:51
iOS 18.3 notification summary changes, iPhone 17 design rumors, iOS 19 Camera app
Benjamin and Chance give their thoughts on Apple’s attempts to placate the BBC’s complaints about notification summaries with iOS 18.3. Also, the rumored iPhone 17 Air design has a divisive camera bar on the back, and this week also saw an intriguing leak showing apparent design changes for the iOS 19 Camera app. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance struggles to find new things to watch and — much to Benjamin’s delight — brings his own Apple TV app complaints to the table. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter @[email protected] @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @[email protected] @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify 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 content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to [email protected] Links iOS 18.3 makes 5 changes to Apple Intelligence notification summaries iOS 18.3 automatically enables Apple Intelligence for users, requires opt-out to disable iPhone 17 Air leak showcases large 'camera bar' design Seeming confirmation of an M3 iPad Air expected early this year Leaked image reveals new iPhone SE may feature Dynamic Island iOS 19 rumored to bring completely redesigned Camera app
--------
52:30
Apple 2025 hardware, Zuckerberg attacks Apple, iOS 18.3 beta
Benjamin and Chance react to Mark Zuckerberg’s recent comments about Apple having not done anything good recently … as we also look forward to everything Apple is set to announce this year. Apple gets in hot water about ‘Enhanced Visual Search’, and the iOS 18.3 beta cycle continues, if a little bare. And in Happy Hour Plus, as Apple ramps up its marketing effort for Severance, Benjamin tries to convince Chance to give the show another chance. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by HelloFresh: America’s #1 meal kit! Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm. Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter @[email protected] @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @[email protected] @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify 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 content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to [email protected] Links Mark Zuckerberg slams Apple in Joe Rogan interview: ‘They haven’t invented anything great in a while’ Facebook says Apple has restored its access to enterprise certificates, bringing internal apps back online iOS 18.3 beta 2 fixes key Calculator issue introduced last fall How Enhanced Visual Search on iPhone upgrades the Photos app and protects your privacy Apple 2025 Plans: iPhone 17, Smart Home Hub, iOS 19, AI, Apple Watch, iPads, M5 - Bloomberg
--------
57:25
Apple AI notification summaries and Siri privacy fallout, LG 6K display ‘announced’
Benjamin and Chance talk about the current ongoing controversies with Apple Intelligence notification summaries and the reaction to the settlement of the Siri privacy lawsuit, and how Apple is managing the negative PR. LG announces a new 6K display, but does it actually exist? And Benjamin is thrilled to hear that Apple News+ Puzzles may finally be coming to the UK. And in Happy Hour Plus, we appreciate the seamless integration of iPhone, AirPods and Watch in the current cold winter months. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Oracle: Learn how to cut your cloud bill in half at oracle.com/HAPPYHOUR. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter @[email protected] @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @[email protected] @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify 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 content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to [email protected] Links Apple promises software update to address Apple Intelligence notification summary complaints Apple urged to withdraw 'out of control' AI news alerts Apple will pay $95 million to settle Siri privacy lawsuit, and you might get a cut [Update] Apple says Siri data has ‘never been used’ for marketing profiles or ‘sold to anyone for any purpose’ Apple goes in-depth on its commitment to Siri privacy Report: Apple News app may finally expand to more countries LG teases upcoming LG UltraFine 6K Display with Thunderbolt 5 HomeKit compatibility now easier to achieve as Apple accepts Matter certification
--------
43:10
Apple smart doorbell, next-gen CarPlay MIA, TV+ weekend promo
Benjamin and Chance kick off the new year with a catch-up on Apple missing its deadline for next-gen CarPlay to be released in an actual vehicle, and assess the response to picking the Vision Pro as 9to5Mac’s Product of the Year. There’s also rumors of an Apple-branded smart doorbell to discuss, and TV+ tries a new marketing gimmick with a free weekend promotion. And in Happy Hour Plus, the duo make some fun predictions about Apple-related news headlines that could happen sometime this year. Sponsored by HelloFresh: America's #1 meal kit! Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter @[email protected] @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @[email protected] @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify 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 content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to [email protected] Links 9to5Mac Product of the Year: Apple Vision Pro Apple TV+ announces free streaming weekend for its catalog of originals Apple reportedly developing new smart home doorbell with support for Face ID
--------
40:02