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10/10/24 • 51 min
Benjamin and Chance get excited for Apple’s upcoming product launches, which we are now expecting for the end of the month. The base model M4 MacBook Pro might even have fully leaked on the web. iOS 18.1 beta 6 brings some nice refinements, and more high-profile Apple execs are retiring from their posts.
And in Happy Hour Plus, the duo discuss Apple’s decision to put TV+ as a channel inside Amazon Prime Video. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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- Gurman: New M4 Macs and iPad mini 7 to launch on November 1
- Apple reportedly releasing iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence features on October 28
- iOS 18.1: New features, release date, and more
- New Mac mini coming soon: Here's everything we know
- New unboxing video allegedly reveals unannounced M4 MacBook Pro, benchmark results
- M4 MacBook Pro offered for sale on Russian site; likely real
- iOS 18.1 beta 6: All the new features and changes
- Apple Music gets new sharing integration with TikTok in iOS 18.1
- macOS Sequoia 15.1 will prompt you less often for screen recording permissions
Apple hires, AirTag hacks, watchOS 8 feature requests
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05/14/21 • 72 min
This week on 9to5Mac's Happy Hour, Apple welcomes a new corporate communications chief, as the company draws criticism for a new high-profile hire. Zac and Benjamin also cover the latest in smart home Matters, AirTag hacks, and look forward to watchOS 8.
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9to5Mac Happy Hour 370: 2022 Apple Silicon lineup, foldable rumors
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02/25/22 • 64 min
Benjamin has put a Thunderbolt cable in his new MacBook’s HDMI port one too many times. Plus, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg gives us the breakdown on all the specs of the Apple Silicon Macs due this year. Plus, there are some wild rumors about foldable display MacBooks and iPhones.
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- 2022 MacBook Air: Everything the rumors say we should expect
- Here’s why Apple should (still) make a 16-inch MacBook Air
- Comment: AirTag scare stories may have actually done more good than harm
- iOS 15.4 adds new Siri voice for American users, here’s how it sounds
- iOS 15.4 beta 4 adds anti-stalking alerts to AirTag and other Find My accessories
- Apple AR headset testing reaches next stage of engineering validation
- Everything we know so far about the Apple Silicon 27-inch iMac replacement
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Apple ‘peek performance’ event expectations, long-term Apple Watch appeal and rumored 2022 features
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03/05/22 • 81 min
Zac has a closer relationship with the Apple Watch once more thanks to a new purchase. Plus, Mark Gurman shares some rumors about what’s in store for the Apple Watch hardware and software this year. And we preview Apple’s March 8 event where we will ‘peek performance’.
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- Apple announces March 8 event for new iPhone, iPad Air
- Here's everything we could see at the Apple event March 8
- Apple on Russian invasion of Ukraine: all product sales paused, RT and Sputnik News apps pulled
- Apple halts all sales in Russian online store as Ukraine invasion continues
- Tim Cook email to employees about Ukraine; tripling donations
- Leaked schematic image claims to show true size of iPhone 14 'notch + pill' cutout design
- Gurman: Apple's mysterious 20" foldable could be MacBook/iPad hybrid with touchscreen keyboard
- Custom Dark Mode coming to Safari, WebKit code reveals
- NFL Sunday Ticket could be coming to Apple TV+
- Ukraine asks Apple to halt App Store and sales in Russia
- Apple Watch Series 8 to offer new activity features, more
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04/01/22 • 88 min
After a week hiatus, Zac returns to the show with some eyes-on experience with the Apple Studio Display. Plus, Benjamin and Zac discuss the latest Apple news including rumors of an Apple hardware subscription service, so you can effectively lease an iPhone, and the ‘dream machine’ 15-inch MacBook Air. And, Apple TV+ wins big at the Oscars.
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- Apple enables external link support in ‘reader’ apps, updates App Store dating app policy to satisfy Dutch regulators
- Apple project ‘Breakout’ to bring financial services in-house, could broaden payment features beyond US
- iFixit Studio Display teardown examines infamous webcam, massive fans, logic board, more
- Here are the first MLB games coming to Apple TV+ starting next month
- CODA wins Best Picture: Apple becomes first streaming service to get Oscars top prize
- Poll: Would you buy a new 15-inch MacBook Air?
- Something Steve Jobs could have said about this whole Apple Studio Display situation
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05/06/22 • 82 min
Zac has read the new book on Apple and Jony Ive, ‘After Steve’. We break down the intriguing anecdotes shared about Ive, Cook, Forstall and others as well as our opinion on the book as a whole. Plus, in the news, Apple Pay is in the sights of the EU competition commission and Apple commits to supporting the FIDO standards for passwordless authentication.
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- Apple shares criteria for removing ‘abandoned’ software from App Store, extending response window
- Dutch watchdog considers Apple actions ‘insufficient’ on App Store payment system policies on dating apps
- EU announces preliminary view that Apple abused dominant market position for Apple Pay by restricting access to NFC chip
- ‘After Steve’ book review and tidbits: Forstall friction, Apple Car origin, Jony’s exit
- The final years of Jony Ive at Apple: relationship with Tim Cook, Apple Watch vision, and burnout to come
- Apple, Google, and Microsoft to extend support for FIDO ‘passwordless’ sign-in
- WWDC 2022 guests will be the first to see the new Developer Center at Apple Park
- Apple opening submissions for in-person WWDC 2022 application next week
- Apple Music now available on Roku streaming devices, smart TVs
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13-inch M2 MacBook Pro quirks, HomePod rumors, new HomeKit architecture
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07/01/22 • 86 min
Buyers of the 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro have discovered that the base model’s SSD speeds are slower than the M1 counterpart. Benjamin and Zac weigh in on whether this is a big deal or not. Plus, the story around iPadOS 16 and home hubs gets even more complicated. There are also juicy new rumors surrounding the upcoming HomePod and Apple TV updates, Apple has apparently delayed plans to introduce its own in-house modems in the iPhone, and more.
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- Apple increases iPhone 13 prices in Japan ahead of iPhone 14 launch this fall
- Should anyone actually buy the new M2 MacBook Pro?
- iFixit teardown shows M2 MacBook Pro is just a recycled laptop with a new chip inside
- Apple 5G chip problem in iPhone 15 is likely legal, not technical
- iOS 16 Home app: Hands-on with the overhauled HomeKit experience [Video]
- Apple says iPad can still be a home hub in iOS 16, as long as the new HomeKit features don’t Matter to you
- Kuo: Apple in-house 5G modem faces development woes, will use Qualcomm chips for iPhone 15
- Apple TV 4K (2022): Rumors, release date, features, Siri Remote, more
- Apple Watch Series 8 rumored to feature new Low Power Mode
- A new full-size HomePod could be a hit, as long as Apple doesn’t overthink it
- US Supreme Court puts Apple vs Qualcomm battle to rest (for now)
- Entry-level M2 MacBook Pro has a slower SSD than M1 model
- AirPods Pro 2: Design, features, release date, price, more
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MacBook Air hands on, Apple TV+ Emmys, Apple Health whitepaper
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07/22/22 • 68 min
This week, Benjamin and Zac break down Apple’s continued success at getting TV+ awards, and some new Apple Music initiatives. Plus, Zac gets his hands on with the brilliant — completely controversy unencumbered — new MacBook Air.
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- Apple Arcade adds new 'Leaving Soon' tab with 15 titles to be removed
- Apple to cut spending and hiring on select teams in response to economic slowdown
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iOS 16 beta 6, iPhone 14 event date, Stage Manager thoughts
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08/19/22 • 72 min
Apple seems to want to shove more ads down our throats. Benjamin and Zac discuss the careful line Apple must walk to not lose customers at the expense of infinite revenue growth. Also, iOS 16 beta 6 is out as Apple heads to weekly beta cycle ahead of an expected iPhone 14 event on September 7. Plus, Zac finally had a chance to try out Stage Manager and put it through its paces.
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- Bloomberg: iPhone 14 event slated for September 7, release on September 16
- Report: iPhone 14 Pro price increase could be $100, offset by more storage
- watchOS 9 beta 6 is now available to developers and public testers
- Apple sets new deadline for corporate employees to return to the office three days a week
- iOS 16 beta 6 gives users more control over battery percentage in Low Power Mode
- iOS 16 beta 6 now available as Apple finalizes features ahead of September launch
- Report: Apple wants to triple its revenue from ads business, likely expanding Search Ads to Maps app
- Apple September event: iPhone 14, Apple Watch Series 8, iOS 16 release date, and more.
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iPhone app sideloading, new Mac Pro rumors, iPhone SE 4 cancelled
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12/23/22 • 58 min
Benjamin and Zac dive into the reports that Apple is preparing to comply with the EU Digital Markets Act, with alternative app stores and sideloading becoming a possibility on the iPhone for the first time. Also, there’s rumors that Apple has cancelled plans to release an iPhone SE 4 next year, and we have more clarity on the final specs for the upcoming Apple Silicon Mac Pro.
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- Apple reveals MLS Season Pass schedule following exclusive streaming rights deal
- Apple’s self-service repair program now available for Studio Display and M1 Mac desktops
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- Reported 2023 Mac Pro plan would be understandable, but still potentially concerning
- Apple reportedly prepping ‘multiple new external monitors’ with Apple Silicon inside
- Gurman: Apple cancels plans for high-end ‘M2 Extreme’ chip, but new Mac Pro will retain expandability options for RAM and storage
- After months of negotiations, Apple reportedly exits the running for NFL Sunday Ticket package
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How many episodes does 9to5Mac Happy Hour have?
9to5Mac Happy Hour currently has 332 episodes available.
What topics does 9to5Mac Happy Hour cover?
The podcast is about News, Mac, Tech, Ipad, Iphone, Happy, Apple, Design, Music, Tech News, Fitness, Podcasts, Technology, Developer, Watch, Tim, Tv, Health, Apps and Hour.
What is the most popular episode on 9to5Mac Happy Hour?
The episode title 'iOS 14 privacy, iOS 13.6 released, the state of the Apple Watch' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on 9to5Mac Happy Hour?
The average episode length on 9to5Mac Happy Hour is 82 minutes.
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Episodes of 9to5Mac Happy Hour are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of 9to5Mac Happy Hour?
The first episode of 9to5Mac Happy Hour was released on Aug 30, 2018.
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