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AirPods Max 2 review, Apple’s anniversary, Mac Pro discontinued

9to5Mac — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:27:32 +0000

Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations, and the same-day news that the Studio Display XDR got $400 cheaper (kinda). Also, Chance reviews the AirPods Max 2, Apple formally discontinues the Mac Pro, and Mark Gurman teases us with even more iOS 27 Siri details.

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WWDC announced, iOS 27 Siri, AirPods Max 2

9to5Mac — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:53:50 +0000

Benjamin and Chance talk about the surprise AirPods Max 2 announcement, WWDC 2026 is official, and the company confirms that ads are coming to Apple Maps. Also, Bloomberg reports on the latest Siri chatbot designs coming as part of iOS 27.

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MacBook Neo review, Apple leadership changes, iPhone Fold rumors

9to5Mac — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:44:36 +0000

Chance and Zac talk through changes to Apple’s leadership website and what they signal for the future. There’s also a pair of new Bloomberg reports focused on Apple’s delayed Siri smart display product, plus the looming iPhone Fold’s software interface. Finally, they go in-depth on MacBook Neo, discussing Chance’s review and answering some Ask9to5Mac questions.

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Apple launches new MacBook Neo, Studio Display XDR, MacBook Pro, more

9to5Mac — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:10:11 +0000

Chance and Zac break down Apple’s Mac announcements of the week. There’s the M5 MacBook Air and more powerful MacBook Pro models with an intriguing new chip architecture and naming scheme. Plus, the new Studio Display “family” is here with good and bad news. Finally, Chance recounts his trip to NYC where he saw the launch of the all-new MacBook Neo.

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March Apple event week kicks off with iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air

9to5Mac — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:07:13 +0000

Benjamin and Chance discuss the just-announced iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air, as Apple begins its week of product launches. As well as bit of speculation about what is to come on Tuesday and Wednesday, the duo also respond to a report about the dysfunctional nature of Apple’s cloud infrastructure division, and look forward to the start of F1 on Apple TV this weekend.

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Touchscreen MacBook Pro details, deep red iPhone 18, US Mac mini production

9to5Mac — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 20:14:24 +0000

Benjamin and Chance are back, with a news-packed episode just before an exciting week of Apple hardware launches. But first, iOS 26.4 beta is here, a deep red color is rumored for the iPhone 18 Pro, and Bloomberg details some of the software affordances coming to macOS to support the touch screen MacBook Pro. Also, Samsung surprises with a clever dynamic privacy display on their new flagship phones.

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Apple event confirmed, iOS 26.4 features, Apple AI devices

9to5Mac — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:21:00 +0000

Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new features in iOS 26.4, which turned out to be a pretty packed release, even with the Siri features missing in action. Also, Apple confirms a product event for March 4, with rumors of new Macs and more in the air. Finally, Bloomberg reports Apple is advancing work on a suite of new AI devices, including glasses and a clip-on pendant.

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More Siri delays, imminent new hardware, and Apple’s upcoming 50th birthday

9to5Mac — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:05:10 +0000

Benjamin and Chance react to the disappointing news shared by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman that the new Siri features are facing even more delays, but in happier news, a bunch of iPhones, iPads and Macs are due for an imminent refresh. Meanwhile, Tim Cook reminisces ahead of Apple’s 50th birthday.

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iPhone 17 leads Apple earnings record, new MacBooks near, and a mysterious $2B acquisition

9to5Mac — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:37:08 +0000

Benjamin and Chance speculate on Apple’s mysterious acquisition of Q.ai, the company’s second biggest acquisition ever. The iPhone 17 is a veritable smash hit, leading to an all-time quarterly earnings record. And Apple redesigns the order flow for buying a new Mac, with new MacBooks just around the corner.

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Creator Studio bundle, AirTag 2, new Siri features coming soon

9to5Mac — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:38:17 +0000

Benjamin and Chance review the proposition of the Creator Studio bundle now it is finally available, as well as some weirdness in the choices made of the apps in it. Also, Benjamin has been using his new AirTags for the past couple days, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests that the new Gemini Siri features may be announced in February, sooner than we previously expected.

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iOS 27 chatbot, Apple AI pin, iPhone 18 Dynamic Island rumors

9to5Mac — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:22:41 +0000

Benjamin and Chance get excited for the upcoming Siri roadmap, with Bloomberg reporting that the delayed features will arrive with 26.4 and a full chatbot experience is due before the end of the year. The Information says Apple is developing an AI pin, the iPhone 18 Pro cutout positioning situation is seemingly clarified, and Apple makes App Store ads even less noticeable.

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Gemini Siri deal official, Apple Creator Studio, Vision Pro basketball

9to5Mac — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:08:27 +0000

Benjamin and Chance discuss the implications for Siri and the wider Apple ecosystem now that the Gemini deal is officially signed, and guess when we’ll start seeing the first new features ship. Also, they weigh up the appeal of the new Apple Creator Studio bundle, and Chance got to watch basketball courtside through his Vision Pro.

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Apple Card Chase transition is official, NBA on Vision Pro, Fitness+ in 2026

9to5Mac — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:56:35 +0000

Benjamin and Chance cover this week in Apple news, including the long-awaited announcement that the Apple Card will be switching from Goldman Sachs to Chase, in about . Also, Fitness+ doesn’t quite live up to its own new year marketing hype, NBA live-streaming kicks off on Vision Pro, and Apple makes App Store changes to satisfy Japan regulators.

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Holiday tech support, Hold Assist, Ask9to5Mac

9to5Mac — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:30:39 +0000

Benjamin and Chance return from the holiday break with some classic stories of tech support from the trenches. Also, iOS 26 Hold Assist proves better in theory than in reality based on listener feedback, and we do some Ask9to5Mac to close out 2025.

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Apple 2025 Review of the Year

9to5Mac — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:48:33 +0000

Benjamin and Chance reflect on another year in Apple news. We cover all the big headlines from across the months, including the fallout of the Siri delays, the early iOS 26 redesign leaks, and the launch of all the new 2025 hardware like the iPhone 17 series.

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iPhone roadmap rumors, iOS 26.2 released, Apple Music in ChatGPT

9to5Mac — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:43:51 +0000

Benjamin and Chance discuss the late-in-the-year public launch of iOS 26.2, and the beginning of the 26.3 beta cycle. The Information has some juicy new details about the forthcoming iPhone roadmap, ChatGPT adds a clever Apple Music integration, and Chance tried using the PSVR2 spatial controllers with his Vision Pro.

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Apple executive tumult continues, Apple Studio Display leaks, Fitness+ AI dubbing

9to5Mac — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:36:14 +0000

Benjamin and Chance talk about two more Apple executive departures since last week’s episode, and a rumored third that appears to be staying for now. There’s also exciting details about the next Apple Studio Display, Apple might be able to enlist Intel to manufacture Apple Silicon chips, Fitness+ is using AI for language dubbing, and more.

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Two key Apple executives depart, App Store dealings, and Apple Music Replay 2025

9to5Mac — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:49:58 +0000

Benjamin and Chance react to the departure of not one, but two, key Apple executives this week with the news that John Giannandrea is retiring as SVP of AI, and design VP Alan Dye is leaving for a new job at Meta. Also, Apple finally agrees a deal with Tencent over commission for mini apps in WeChat, India tries to pre-install a state security app on iPhones, and the new Apple Music Replay launches.

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Apple Black Friday, AirDrop on Android, macOS Tahoe thoughts

9to5Mac — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:26:22 +0000

Benjamin and Chance give their opinion on the 2025 Apple holiday ad ‘A Critter Carol’, and talk about some of the Apple tech deals they’ve found this Black Friday. Also, there’s more clarity on the Apple Watch WiFi sync changes coming to the EU next month, and Google pulls off an impressive stunt to make AirDrop work on Android. Finally, Benjamin installed macOS Tahoe for the first time and has some thoughts to share.

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Slide Over improvements in iPadOS 26.2, Tesla CarPlay, Tim Cook retiring rumors

9to5Mac — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 19:16:05 +0000

Benjamin and Chance discuss the week in Apple news, including the suggestion that Tim Cook’s retirement announced could come early in 2026. Also, Apple responds to user feedback on the multitasking changes with the latest iPadOS 26.2 beta 3, Tesla is rumored to be adding CarPlay to its vehicles, and MLS becomes part of the base Apple TV subscription starting next season.

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iPhone Pocket, iOS 26.2 beta 2, and the iPhone Air’s future

9to5Mac — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:19:57 +0000

Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new features in the 26.2 betas, including a clever new Edge Light mode and even more Liquid Glass throughout the system. Apple launches Digital IDs in Wallet, and there are questions about the future of the iPhone Air.

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iOS 26.2 new features, App Store on web, Gemini Siri deal confirmed

9to5Mac — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:49:11 +0000

Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new features in iOS 26.2, including some fancy Podcast AI updates and a puzzling decision to remove Apple Watch Wi-Fi syncing in the EU. Also, Apple launches a browsable App Store on the web, and is set to pay $1bn annually to Google to use Gemini models as the underpinning of new Siri.

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Touchscreen Macs, OLED iPad mini, ads in Apple Maps

9to5Mac — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 17:08:16 +0000

Benjamin and Chance react to a bevy of Bloomberg reports about Apple’s future plans, from touchscreen Macs to ads in Apple Maps and a future OLED iPad mini.

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Liquid Glass settings, M5 Vision Pro hands on, Apple F1 deal official

9to5Mac — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:15:22 +0000

Benjamin and Chance react to the inclusion of a new Liquid Glass toggle in Settings in iOS 26.1 beta 4, and whether it reflects Apple’s lack of confidence in software design. The Apple TV F1 deal is now official, and Chance goes hands-on with the M5 Vision Pro.

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New M5 chip product launches, live Vision Pro basketball, Apple TV name change

9to5Mac — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 17:19:27 +0000

Benjamin and Chance react to the new M5 iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro launches. Apple also kills off Clips app and teases live immersive NBA content, and announces a controversial name change for the Apple TV streaming service.

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iOS 26.1 changes, Vision Pro roadmap as Apple reacts to Meta smart glasses

9to5Mac — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 11:00:34 +0000

Benjamin and Chance cover all the new changes in beta 2 of iOS 26.1, as Apple tidies up some loose ends in the new Liquid Glass design, and (kinda) brings back Slide Over on iPad. Also, Meta’s launch of smart glasses with displays apparently prompted a change to the Vision Pro roadmap, and the F1 streaming deal is apparently nearly done.

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New iPad Pro leaks, Powerbeats Fit, notification summary UI oddities

9to5Mac — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 16:51:04 +0000

Benjamin and Chance talk about the week’s Apple news, including the bonkers leak of the so-far-unannounced M5 iPad Pro, and then the FCC chipped in with showing off the new MacBook Pro and Vision Pro too. Also, Benjamin’s robot vacuum got a dramatically better Matter update, Apple uses iPhone cameras to shoot Friday Night Baseball, and Beats unveils the Powerbeats Fit.

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iOS 26.1 beta, iPhone Air thoughts, 17 Pro durability saga

9to5Mac — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 17:06:23 +0000

Benjamin and Chance reflect on how Apple describes the unibody in iPhone history. Then, Benjamin shares his experiences with his first week of having the iPhone Air, meanwhile online durability and battery tests show impressive results across the new iPhone lineup. Nevertheless, Apple is forced to comment on 17 Pro ‘ScratchGate’, and the first iOS 26.1 beta adds some new swipe gestures in the Music app.

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Hands on reviews with iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air, and AirPods Pro 3

9to5Mac — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 17:18:27 +0000

Chance got review units of all the new phones, so we take the opportunity to talk about his hands-on experiences with iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air and the new AirPods Pro 3. Just how good is Apple’s new lineup? Also, Benjamin has eSIM woes in preparation of his iPhone Air delivery.

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iPhone 17, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Watch Series 11 event reactions

9to5Mac — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 21:27:48 +0000

Benjamin and Chance react to the September Apple event, with opinions in keynote order. Chance was there in person, so that includes some early hands-on thoughts of these new devices. That includes Apple’s unveiling of the new AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, iPhone 17, iPhone Air and the unmistakably orange iPhone 17 Pro series.

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iPhone event preview, Google deal continues, new Siri plans

9to5Mac — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 19:24:05 +0000

Benjamin and Chance get hyped for next week’s awe-dropping event with a breakdown of what we expect, and some intriguing hanging questions. In other news, the Google search deal escapes the jaws of antitrust unscathed, and we have more details about the upcoming Siri revamp.

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iPhone 17 event is official, Apple acquisition strategy, TV+ price rise

9to5Mac — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:35:19 +0000

Benjamin and Chance prepare to have their jaw dropped in the run up to the September 9 Apple event where we expect to see iPhone 17, Apple Watch Series 11 and maybe AirPods Pro 3. There’s an interesting report on Apple’s strategic calculus when it comes to acquiring other companies, and Gemini might become the brain of Siri. Also, Apple TV+ ups its monthly price by a hefty 30%.

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New iPhone 17 case materials, Apple Watch chip leaks, Ask9to5Mac

9to5Mac — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 18:19:18 +0000

Benjamin and Chance discuss the supposed new ‘TechWoven’ cases coming from Apple for the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple reportedly exits the MLB streaming partnership, and iOS 26 beta 7 shows we are close to launch on Apple’s next bumper product cycle. Also, they tackle some listener questions in another installment of Ask9to5Mac.

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Blood Oxygen returns to Apple Watch, iOS 26 beta 6, Apple tabletop robots

9to5Mac — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 19:25:55 +0000

Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise announcement that the Apple Watch Blood Oxygen feature is coming back for US users, via a phone relay workaround. Also, Apple released the latest beta of iOS 26, featuring some fun new animations and even more Liquid Glass refinements. Plus, there’s more speculation about the low-cost MacBook and more details about Apple’s future ventures into home robotics.

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iPhone 17 case leaks, iOS 26 beta 5 changes, Tim Cook’s AI pep talk

9to5Mac — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:40:52 +0000

Benjamin and Chance talk about the week’s Apple news including all the changes in iOS 26 beta 5, in which Apple inexplicably doubled down on the inverted scroll direction in the Camera app. Also, iPhone 17 case leaks suggest Apple will be adding lanyard holes to its silicon cases for the first time, and Tim Cook presents an AI strategy pep talk to employees and investors.

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iOS 26 icons, public beta feedback and iPhone 17 rumors

9to5Mac — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:24:43 +0000

Benjamin and Chance analyze the new iOS 26 icon set, as well as respond to some public beta feedback Chance has received from his family. Also, a test iPhone 17 prototype was seemingly caught on camera on the streets of San Francisco.

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iOS 26 beta 4 changes, AppleCare One, and an M5 iPad Pro surprise

9to5Mac — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:48:29 +0000

Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 26 beta 4, the strangely good deal that is the new AppleCare One package, and a surprising rumored detail about the upcoming M5 iPad Pro.

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Apple’s upcoming hardware roadmap, AirPods marketshare, new Vision Pro strap

9to5Mac — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:15:35 +0000

Benjamin and Chance react to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman report on what Apple is planning to ship over the course of the next twelve months, as well as the details of a near-term refresh for the Vision Pro including a more comfortable strap. Apple launches a new Emoji puzzle in News+, AirPods marketshare is revealed in a new study, and Apple sweeps the Emmy nominations.

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iOS 26 beta 3, controversial Liquid Glass changes, Jeff Williams retires

9to5Mac — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:42:13 +0000

Benjamin and Chance discuss the Liquid Glass design changes that came as part of iOS 26 beta 3, debate whether it looks better, and whether it retains the spirit of what Apple presented in June. There’s also a handful of other interesting changes in these latest betas for iPad, Watch and Mac. Plus, Apple formally appeals the EU on anti-steering requirements, and Jeff Williams announces his retirement in the latest significant shakeup of the Apple leadership team.

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MacBook with iPhone CPU rumors, AI Siri partnerships, new EU App Store rules

9to5Mac — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:49:55 +0000

Benjamin and Chance discuss the intriguing rumor from Ming-Chi Kuo that Apple is readying a new cheaper MacBook Air powered by an A18 Pro CPU. Also, Apple befuddles everyone with a new byzantine set of App Store rules in the EU, and Apple seems open to powering AI Siri using third-party models.

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iOS 26 beta 2 changes, Liquid Glass on Apple Watch, Apple feature availability

9to5Mac — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:49:52 +0000

Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 26 beta 2 and macOS Tahoe beta 2, try out all the new features in watchOS 26 for the first time, and talk about why availability of Apple features and services can be so splintered.

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iOS 26 tidbits, new Apple Music features, updated Vision Pro Personas, and more

9to5Mac — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 19:26:04 +0000

Benjamin and Chance catch up on all the stuff they didn’t get time to cover, still reeling in the haze of the WWDC hangover, discussing a bunch of cool new things across iOS, watchOS, and visionOS.

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iOS 26 is official, Liquid Glass redesign, and our full WWDC 2025 reactions

9to5Mac — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:07:14 +0000

Benjamin and Chance are back with another bumper WWDC installment, featuring our thoughts on everything Apple announced during its 2025 keynote. From new features in iOS 26 to the sweeping redesign of Liquid Glass, we give our first reactions of all the changes in the new operating systems.

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iOS 26 naming, new Gaming app, and more last-minute WWDC expectations

9to5Mac — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:47:30 +0000

Benjamin and Chance get hyped for WWDC 2025 with coverage of all the last-minute news, as well as the state of the rumor mill in the run-up to Apple’s big software show. There’s talk of a new Gaming app, a major change to Apple’s OS version numbering, and much more to discuss ahead of next week’s event.

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Apple OS redesigns, Apple Watch sales decline, smart glasses plans advance

9to5Mac — Wed, 28 May 2025 14:35:15 +0000

Benjamin and Chance talk about everything Apple in the run-up to WWDC, including news that watchOS and tvOS should also expect major design changes this cycle. Also, Chance used his phone as his ID at the airport, Apple’s smart glasses plans advance and Apple Watch sales are reportedly struggling.

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The truly bezel-less iPhone, rumored AirPods roadmap, WWDC invites go out

9to5Mac — Thu, 22 May 2025 17:43:47 +0000

WWDC invites have gone out, and Chance will be there in person. The pair discuss the narrative of indifference that hangs over WWDC at the moment, as the tech industry is currently dominated by daily onslaught of AI news. And while the rumors about the AirPods roadmap are a little bleak, Apple is rumored to be shipping a truly all-screen bezel-less iPhone in a couple of years time — an exciting prospect indeed.

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iOS 19 accessibility announcements and more rumored features, CarPlay Ultra finally arrives

9to5Mac — Thu, 15 May 2025 17:48:20 +0000

Benjamin and Chance react to all the new accessibility features Apple previewed for iOS 19, like Magnifier and vehicle motion cues for Mac. This week also saw the surprise debut of next-gen CarPlay, now called CarPlay Ultra, arriving first in partnership with Aston Martin. We’ve also got some more rumors about some software features to expect at WWDC.

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iPhone release schedule shakeup, iPhone 17 Air battery life, 2025 Pride band

9to5Mac — Thu, 08 May 2025 20:05:15 +0000

Benjamin and Chance talk about all the big Apple news of the week, including Apple’s latest earnings report, the new 2025 Pride band and wallpaper, and several rumors about the upcoming iPhone roadmap. Apple is apparently going to shift some of its phone releases to the spring going forward, and the 17 Air might not have the battery life we originally hoped.

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Epic win against Apple, iPhone 17 Air dummy models, iOS 19 rumors

9to5Mac — Thu, 01 May 2025 19:07:53 +0000

Benjamin and Chance react to the huge developments in the Epic vs. Apple case, with Apple now compelled to allow free rein links out to the web, with no commission. Also this week, we get our best look yet at the super-slim iPhone 17 Air, there are intriguing rumors about iOS 19 and iPadOS 19, and Apple quietly launches a bizarre new microsite on its website.

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10 years of Apple Watch, Siri leadership shakeup, DMA fines

9to5Mac — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:50:59 +0000

Benjamin and Chance reflect on the history of the Apple Watch on its ten year anniversary. Also, the EU slaps Apple with its first ever fines under the DMA. Rockwell is said to already be making waves with big Siri leadership changes, and Chance appreciates the flexibility of modern Photographic Styles.

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iPadOS 19 rumors, Tim Cook prioritizes AR glasses, Earth Day Apple Store promo

9to5Mac — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:47:54 +0000

Benjamin and Chance talk about the news and rumors of the week, including a report that iPadOS 19 will gain Mac-like productivity and multitasking features, the claim that Tim Cook is laser focused on beating Meta to AR glasses, and there’s profiles about some of the internal management dysfunction in the AI groups. Also, Apple has kicked off a rare sales promo at its stores in celebration of Earth Day.

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Latest iOS 19 leaks, ‘bold’ iPhone design changes, Apple tariffs response

9to5Mac — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 17:41:11 +0000

Benjamin and Chance react to the unfolding trade tariffs and Apple’s uncharacteristically silent stance on matters. Also, there’s a bunch of new purported renders of iOS 19 design changes, and Apple is said to be working on bold new iPhone designs for next year’s 20th anniversary. Also, Chance comes away super impressed with the new Vision Pro Yankee Stadium tour.

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iOS 18.4 features, AI Health service rumors, Apple Card drama

9to5Mac — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:45:39 +0000

Benjamin and Chance start with a catch-up on changes to Friday Night Baseball, before diving into the software updates of the week, with the launch of iOS 18.4 and the first iOS 18.5 beta launching. Also, thoughts on Apple’s rumored AI Health service plans, and the latest on finding a new partner for the Apple Card.

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WWDC 2025 announced, Siri leadership changes, surprise AirPods Max update

9to5Mac — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:08:12 +0000

Benjamin and Chance get excited for iOS 19, off the back of WWDC 2025 being officially announced this week. Also, Siri fallout continues with newly announced leadership changes, with Vision Pro lead Mike Rockwell taking over the voice assistant. We debate whether that’s a good thing. Also, AirPods Max gets a software update out-of-the-blue, and Bloomberg reports Apple is considering adding a camera to the Apple Watch.

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Live translation on AirPods, encrypted RCS, EU enforces interoperability for iOS 19

9to5Mac — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:37:04 +0000

Benjamin and Chance react to the biggest stories of the week, including Apple's commitment to support encrypted RCS, the rumored launch of a new live translation feature for AirPods, and the ongoing fallout of the Siri feature delays. Apple is also forced to add a variety of APIs to let third-party devices access iOS notifications and other system features, thanks to the latest EU decree.

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AI Siri features delayed indefinitely, iOS 19 redesign rumors, foldable iPhone in 2026

9to5Mac — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:40:10 +0000

Benjamin and Chance react to the disappointing news that Apple officially delayed the ambitious AI Siri features indefinitely, and what the ramifications are on Apple’s product line in the near term. Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports Apple is preparing the biggest redesign to iOS since iOS 7, and Kuo has some details about Apple’s first foldable iPhone coming in 2026.

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New MacBook Air, iPad Air, and Mac Studio launches

9to5Mac — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 18:07:54 +0000

Benjamin and Chance recap the newly announced lineup of iPads and Macs. The new iPad Air and base iPad offer even better value for money, while Apple pushes the performance edge with the surprising launch of the M3 Ultra in the Mac Studio, and makes the best MacBook yet with the new M4 MacBook Air. Also, iOS 18.4 beta 2 brings even more new features to discuss.

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iOS 18.4 beta features, Apple Vision Pro updates, iPhone 16e reviews

9to5Mac — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 21:52:39 +0000

Benjamin and Chance wrap up the iPhone 16e reviews that dropped this week, and bemoan the UK forcing Apple to remove Advanced Data Protection in the region, before turning their attention to the fun news of the week that is the new beta season. iOS 18.4 and visionOS 2.4 include a bunch of features, from new Apple Intelligence updates to an entirely Food section in News+.

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Apple unveils iPhone 16e, new Studio Display rumors, Siri delays

9to5Mac — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:26:45 +0000

Benjamin and Chance discuss the newly announced iPhone 16e, some peculiarities in feature omissions, and exactly what market a lower-cost iPhone actually serves. There’s also exciting new rumors about a second-generation Studio Display, and more doubts about whether Apple will be able to deliver Siri intelligence features in the short-term.

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Powerbeats Pro 2 hands-on review, Android Apple TV app launches

9to5Mac — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 18:30:40 +0000

Benjamin and Chance talk about the long-awaited launch of the Apple TV app on Android, Apple partners with Alibaba for AI in China, and Apple adds a better-late-than-never feature for merging Apple Accounts. Also, Chance kicks off the show with a hands-on review of the brand new Powerbeats Pro, with heart rate monitoring.

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Apple Invites app launches, AltStore drama, Apple AR hardware roadmap flounders

9to5Mac — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:22:52 +0000

Benjamin and Chance review the newly-launched Apple Invites app and despite how well made the app is, debate whether anyone will actually use it. Also, AltStore makes headlines about hosting the first ‘Apple approved’ NSFW app, Apple reportedly cancels another AR hardware initiative and TikTok spreads fake news about the iOS 18.3 support for T-Mobile Starlink service.

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New Unity Apple Watch band, upcoming iOS features, Apple AI focus

9to5Mac — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 19:19:00 +0000

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.

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iOS 18.3 notification summary changes, iPhone 17 design rumors, iOS 19 Camera app

9to5Mac — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 19:40:24 +0000

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.

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Apple 2025 hardware, Zuckerberg attacks Apple, iOS 18.3 beta

9to5Mac — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +0000

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.

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Apple AI notification summaries and Siri privacy fallout, LG 6K display ‘announced’

9to5Mac — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 19:38:19 +0000

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.

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Apple smart doorbell, next-gen CarPlay MIA, TV+ weekend promo

9to5Mac — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 17:49:09 +0000

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.

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2024 Apple hardware: year in review

9to5Mac — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:42:45 +0000

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Benjamin and Chance reflect on Apple’s 2024 products, focused on all the product announcements from the past twelve months. From the lows of AirPods Max to the highs of M4 iPad Pro, and the mixed reception to Apple Vision Pro. We break it all down in our last episode of the year.

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Foldable iPads, Apple Intelligence blowback, new Apple Music Radio stations

9to5Mac — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 19:08:23 +0000

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Benjamin and Chance react to the recent controversy around AI notification summaries, and how Apple could improve the situation. Also, Benjamin is frustrated with the lack of Apple Music Radio improvements, and the pair discuss the latest rumors about the company’s foldable plans.

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Apple modem roadmap, Apple Watch satellite connectivity, OLED MacBook Pro

9to5Mac — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:22:50 +0000

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Benjamin and Chance discuss why Apple is so keen on ditching Qualcomm and using its own modems in the iPhone, why the natural progression for the Apple Watch Ultra is satellite connectivity and get excited over rumors that the upcoming OLED MacBook Pro will replace the notch with a hole-punch cutout screen design. Also, Apple is rumored to be partnering with Sony to bring VR controller support to Vision Pro.

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Vision Pro stadiums, ‘Heartstrings’ ad, and holiday tech support

9to5Mac — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 18:25:53 +0000

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Benjamin and Chance reflect on their tech support anecdotes during Thanksgiving, and also praise the new Apple ‘Heartstrings’ holiday ad. Meanwhile, Apple quietly dropped a few little features on the floor as we await the iOS 18.2 release candidate. In other news, Apple is rumored to be negotiating for rights to stream immersive content from the seat of a football stadium, in its latest Vision Pro content efforts.

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iPhone 17 details, smarter Siri roadmap, Apple Black Friday

9to5Mac — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:29:44 +0000

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Benjamin and Chance debate the appeal of the iPhone 17 Air as more details about the redesigned phone leak out. And Siri is set for more LLM-powered updates, but maybe not until spring 2026. Is that too late for Apple to ever catch up to the state of the art?

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Apple TV set rumors resurface, AirTag 2, TV+ original movies strategy

9to5Mac — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:01:54 +0000

Benjamin and Chance discuss the merits of Apple returning to the long-gestating idea of an Apple television set, in the context of its refocusing on smart home devices. Also, the second-generation AirTag is rumored to arrive in 2025 with some nice enhancements, and Apple’s original film division continues to waver on strategy.

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Apple smart display details, iPhone 17 Slim, iOS 18.2 beta 3

9to5Mac — Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:11:41 +0000

Benjamin and Chance debate the curious report from Bloomberg about what the upcoming Apple smart display will look like, and how it will work. Ming-Chi Kuo also says Apple is working on a new smart home camera. iOS 18.2 beta 3 changes the narrative about the Camera Control, and the rumored ‘iPhone 17 Slim’ may not be so slim after all.

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Apple acquires Pixelmator, iOS 18.2 beta 2, Apple movie glasses

9to5Mac — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:13:40 +0000

Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s surprise acquisition of Pixelmator, all the new features and changes in the latest OS betas, and the rumors around Apple’s indecision for the future of wearables on your face.

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New M4 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and iMac reactions

9to5Mac — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 17:47:19 +0000

Benjamin and Chance react to this week’s trio of Apple announcements, with the exciting launch of the newly redesigned M4 Mac mini, and all the changes in the updated M4 MacBook Pro and iMac lineups.

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New Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.2, iPad mini reviews, Apple gaming app

9to5Mac — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:09:14 +0000

Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new Apple Intelligence features available in the first iOS 18.2 beta, including Genmoji, Image Playground, and ChatGPT integration. Also, the new iPad mini receives mixed reviews and there are signs Apple is planning a dedicated Games app for iOS.

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New iPad mini announced, cheaper Vision Pro, more executive departures

9to5Mac — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 16:25:42 +0000

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.

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M4 MacBook Pro leaks and release date, iOS 18.1 beta 6, more Apple execs retiring

9to5Mac — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 17:57:16 +0000

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.

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Apple smart display rumors, new Apple products in early 2025, and cheaper Vision Pro details

9to5Mac — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 18:18:08 +0000

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.

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Hands on with iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4

9to5Mac — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 20:05:07 +0000

Benjamin and Chance share their hands-on reviews with Apple’s latest products, from the impressive noise cancellation in AirPods 4 to the useful — if fiddly — Camera Control on the iPhone 16 Pro, and the redesigned Apple Watch Series 10. The latest iOS 18.1 beta also includes some useful enhancements to Control Center and iPhone Mirroring.

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iOS 18 is out, iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 reviewed

9to5Mac — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 20:08:10 +0000

iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11 and tvOS 18 are finally out for public consumption. Benjamin and Chance go through some of their favorite features from this OS cycle, and initial impressions on how the changes are being received. Plus, they react to the iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 reviews that dropped this week.

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iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 event reactions

9to5Mac — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 23:06:24 +0000

Benjamin and Chance react to Apple’s September event, with full coverage of all the announcements from the keynote, including thoughts on the new iPhone 16 lineup, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. We try to forget the AirPods Max.

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Last minute Apple event rumors, plastic Apple Watch SE appeal, and new Mac mini

9to5Mac — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 17:12:22 +0000

Benjamin and Chance get hyped for Apple’s upcoming ‘Glowtime’ September event, discussing some last-minute rumors and leaks about the products on deck. They discuss the market for the rumored plastic body Apple Watch SE, the latest on the M4 Mac mini redesign, and the iOS 18 Sports app gets a feature it should have had from the beginning.

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‘Glowtime’ iPhone 16 and Apple Watch event expectations, new Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.1 beta 3

9to5Mac — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 18:13:47 +0000

The September iPhone event is official! Benjamin and Chance break down what they expect to see on September 9. Also, Apple releases iOS 18.1 beta 3 with the new AI photos Clean Up feature, an expansion of notification summaries, and Apple SVP Luca Maestri announces he is transitioning out of the CFO role.

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Happy Hour: 500th episode Ask9to5Mac special

9to5Mac — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:27:40 +0000

Benjamin and Chance answer some Ask9to5Mac questions to celebrate Happy Hour’s 500th episode, with commentary on upcoming Apple products, as well as some meta questions about the podcast itself. They also chat about the fact that Apple Podcasts is now available on the web, and how the rumored brown iPhone 16 is actually be in vogue.

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Redesigned M4 Mac mini, iPhone NFC access, Apple home robots

9to5Mac — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:38:12 +0000

Benjamin and Chance get excited about the news of an enticing Mac mini redesign coming this fall, talk about the changes in the latest iOS 18 betas, and question the appeal of the rumored $1000 table-top HomePod device. Plus, Apple tries to appease regulators with new policies for iPhone NFC and external link outs in the EU.

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Sequoia screen recording nags, iOS 18 Photos app changes, Apple Arcade woes

9to5Mac — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:09:47 +0000

Benjamin and Chance give their feedback on the new features unveiled in iOS 18 beta 5, including Distraction Control and significant Photos app design changes. Apple oversteps the mark with screen recording permission dialogs in macOS Sequoia, the DOJ wins their antitrust case against Google, game developers report frustrations with Apple Arcade, and more.

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Hands on with Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1, new iPhone 16 colors revealed

9to5Mac — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 20:28:41 +0000

Benjamin and Chance spend most of the episode discussing iOS 18.1 with the debut of the first Apple Intelligence beta. That includes the new Writing Tools, notification summaries and Reduce Interruptions focus mode. It also features a new design for Siri, but lacks most of the new Siri functionality set to come later, which seems like an unenforced error.

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Wild iPhone 17 rumors, iOS 18 beta 4, TV+ budget concerns

9to5Mac — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 19:05:24 +0000

Benjamin and Chance talk about the week’s Apple’s news and rumors, including some wild details about the direction of the new ‘Slim’ model coming in the iPhone 17 next year, iOS 18 beta 4, Apple Maps launches on the web, and there’s some new Vision Pro content announcements. Apple TV+ is also in focus as Apple reportedly looks to license more catalog content, while reining in budgets for some of its originals.

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iOS 18 public beta, ‘new’ HomePod, Apple Intelligence data controversy

9to5Mac — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 17:32:00 +0000

Benjamin and Chance give their thoughts on their favorite iOS 18 features, the ongoing debate about the redesigned Photos app, and more changes, as the OS hits public beta. There’s also been some focus on the data used to train Apple Intelligence, and Apple even released a ‘new’ HomePod this week.

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iOS 18 beta 3, plastic Apple Watch SE, Mayo’s Vision Pro experience

9to5Mac — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:31:25 +0000

Benjamin finally gets a chance to try a Vision Pro for himself. iOS 18 beta 3 includes some welcome changes to the Photos app and the emoji keyboard, and tvOS beta adds InSight for the first time. There’s also rumors of a rigid plastic Apple Watch, and Ming-Chi Kuo lays out a roadmap for the iPhone’s telephoto zoom lens.

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iPhone longevity, Apple Watch Series 10 rumors, AirPods with cameras in 2026

9to5Mac — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:53:27 +0000

Benjamin and Chance reflect on all the week’s Apple news in this July holiday episode. Apple has released a new whitepaper on Apple device longevity, as right-to-repair regulation takes hold. The Apple Watch Series 10 this year might not be the drastic Series X redesign we’d all been hoping for, and Kuo expects AirPods Pro with infrared cameras to launch in 2026.

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Beats Pill returns, iOS 18 beta 2 features, EU regulatory ramifications continue

9to5Mac — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:09:09 +0000

Benjamin and Chance react to all the new features in iOS 18 beta 2, and the fact that most of those features won’t be available in the European Union as Apple worries about DMA compliance concerns. In other EU legal news, the commission threatens fines for Apple’s anti-steering policies, and is officially investigating the Core Technology Fee. Also, Chance reviews the new Beats Solo Buds and relaunched Beats Pill portable speaker.

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Thinner design Apple products, bigger screen Apple Watch rumors, more iOS 18 tidbits

9to5Mac — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:48:15 +0000

Benjamin and Chance are back with a review of this week’s Apple news, including thoughts on the rumored bigger watch sizes coming this fall, Apple’s plans to design thinner iPhone and MacBook Pro models, and the abrupt cancellation of Apple Pay Later. We also have unearthed even more interesting changes found in the first iOS 18 beta.

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iOS 18, visionOS 2, macOS Sequoia and Apple Intelligence event reactions

9to5Mac — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 22:46:54 +0000

In this bumper edition, Benjamin and Chance react to everything Apple announced at WWDC 2024, including all the new features in iOS 18, visionOS 2, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11 and tvOS 18, and the suite of announcements under the banner of Apple Intelligence, as Apple sets its AI strategy.

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WWDC expectations for iOS 18, visionOS 2, Siri and more

9to5Mac — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 19:22:55 +0000

Benjamin and Chance run down the WWDC expectations, and debate whether reality will match the hype. There’s certainly a lot expected, with major new features for the iOS 18 home screen, Control Center, and a veritable AI infusion across Apple’s platforms. We give our thoughts on what we are most excited to see announced. Plus, Apple accidentally miscounted the number of GPU cores in the M2 iPad Air, and the Apple TV app may finally be coming to Android.

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Foldable iPad rumors, iOS 18 home screen updates and AI privacy details

9to5Mac — Thu, 30 May 2024 23:14:06 +0000

Benjamin and Zac discuss the curious rumors about a 20-inch foldable iPad/MacBook, and the latest Vision Pro content developments. iOS 18 may let users change the icons of the apps on their home screen, but how exactly? We also have more insight into Apple’s AI plans and its approach to handling user data privacy while remaining feature competitive.

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iPhone 17 Ultra rumors, Apple Music rumors, iOS 17.5.1 deleted photos bug

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Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise reports of a major form-factor change coming to the iPhone in 2025, with the addition of a new redesigned ‘Ultra’ model priced above the current Pro Max. The Plus is also expected to go away next year. iOS 17.5.1 includes a fix for the deleted photos bug but Apple yet again neglects to explain what happened. And, Apple Music causes a stir with their Best 100 albums list.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance discuss the appeal of the newly announced Peacock, Apple, and Netflix Comcast ‘StreamSaver’ bundle.

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New iPad Pro released, iOS 18 accessibility features, Apple AI servers

9to5Mac — Thu, 16 May 2024 21:39:25 +0000

Benjamin gives his thoughts on his brief experience using the new M4 iPad Pro hardware, while Chance ponders a purchase. Apple previews some exciting new iOS 18 accessibility features, and we gist more insight into Apple’s AI plans with reports that the company is already hosting Apple Silicon chips in its server farms.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance react to the increasing likelihood that John Ternus becomes Apple’s next CEO, in the fullness of time. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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New iPad Pro, iPad Air, and M4 chip Apple event reactions

9to5Mac — Thu, 09 May 2024 18:08:49 +0000

Benjamin and Chance react to all the announcements out of the spring ‘Let Loose’ event, including the radically thin new iPad Pro, the new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air lineup, what to expect from the M4 chip, and how the event compared to their expectations going in overall.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance reflect on how they feel the video event format is performing for Apple, and whether it makes sense for the company to return to the live keynote style, sometimes. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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MacBook Neo review, Apple leadership changes, iPhone Fold rumors

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iPhone 17 leads Apple earnings record, new MacBooks near, and a mysterious $2B acquisition

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