M4 MacBook Pro leaks and release date, iOS 18.1 beta 6, more Apple execs retiring
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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Chance Miller
Benjamin Mayo
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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
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.
- Sponsored by Zocdoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/happyhour and download the Zocdoc app to sign up for free and book a top-rated doctor. Many are available as soon as today.
- Sponsored by Incogni: Limit public access to your private information, mitigate the risks of identity theft, and keep your data from being sold. Use code “HAPPYHOUR” at the link below to get an exclusive 60% off an annual Incogni plan: incogni.com/happyhour
- Sponsored by Roborock: Level up your home cleaning automation with Roborock and save up to $650 for Prime Big Deals Day.
Hosts
Chance Miller
Benjamin Mayo
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Links
- 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
Previous Episode
Apple smart display rumors, new Apple products in early 2025, and cheaper Vision Pro details
Benjamin and Chance discuss the latest Apple leaks of the week, headlined by details about Apple’s upcoming smart home display product, expected to launch in 2025. The iPhone SE and iPad Air are also getting refreshes early next year, and component leaks perhaps give us insight into what Apple is planning for its cheaper Apple Vision Pro headset.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin struggles with the trials and tribulations of choosing a new Wi-Fi router to buy. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Chance Miller
Benjamin Mayo
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Links
- Apple’s most useless feature?
- Apple’s ‘HomeAccessory’ could have square display, A18 chip
- Report: HomePod with display and homeOS to launch next year with Apple Intelligence
- Kuo: New Apple Vision Pro with M5 chip on the way, featuring Apple Intelligence support
- YouTube app 'Juno' for Apple Vision Pro removed from App Store
- YouTube planning Apple Vision Pro app, points users to Safari
- Non-Pro Apple Vision likely to have half the resolution
- Bloomberg: New iPhone SE with Face ID and updated iPad Air launching early next year
- WSJ: Apple Card could switch from Goldman Sachs to Chase and change 'key' features
Next Episode
New iPad mini announced, cheaper Vision Pro, more executive departures
Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise announcement of the new iPad mini this week, and some new branded company logo features coming to iOS soon. Apple’s Chief People Officer Carole Surface departs after less than two years, plus we have more visibility into the Vision Pro product roadmap.
And in Happy Hour Plus, the duo discuss the pros and cons of bigger screened Apple Watches and iPhones, with Chance trying the 16 Pro for a few weeks after being used to the Pro Max. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Hosts
Chance Miller
Benjamin Mayo
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9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus
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- Ad-free versions of every episode
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- Bonus episodes
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Feedback
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Links
- Apple previews new iPhone features including enhanced caller ID for businesses and brand logos in Mail
- Apple announces new iPad mini with A17 Pro chip, Pencil Pro and Apple Intelligence support
- The new iPad mini 7 has a binned version of the A17 Pro chip
- iPad mini 7 vs 6: Here's what's upgraded plus buyer's guide
- Apple’s first-ever ‘Chief People Officer’ departing after less than two years
- App Store VP departing Apple amid broader restructuring
- Report: Cheaper 'Apple Vision' headset to cost around $2000; drop EyeSight
- Gurman: Apple smart glasses and AirPods with cameras possibly launching in 2027
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