9to5Mac Happy Hour

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

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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’...

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

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin and Chance cover this week in Apple news, including the long-awaited announcement that the Apple Card will be switching from Goldman Sachs t...

Holiday tech support, Hold Assist, Ask9to5Mac

30 Dec 2025

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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...

Apple 2025 Review of the Year

23 Dec 2025

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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 d...

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

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 no...

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

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Apple Black Friday, AirDrop on Android, macOS Tahoe thoughts

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 foun...

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

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin and Chance discuss the week in Apple news, including the suggestion that Tim Cook’s retirement announced could come early in 2026. Also, A...

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

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 W...

Touchscreen Macs, OLED iPad mini, ads in Apple Maps

30 Oct 2025

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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 i...

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

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 con...

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

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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) b...

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

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin and Chance reflect on how Apple describes the unibody in iPhone history. Then, Benjamin shares his experiences with his first week of having...

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

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

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

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

iPhone event preview, Google deal continues, new Siri plans

04 Sep 2025

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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 othe...

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

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Seri...

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

21 Aug 2025

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Benjamin and Chance discuss the supposed new ‘TechWoven’ cases coming from Apple for the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple reportedly exits the MLB streami...

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

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 worka...

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

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 in...

iOS 26 icons, public beta feedback and iPhone 17 rumors

31 Jul 2025

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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 tes...

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

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 rumo...

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

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 retain...

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

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

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

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

13 Jun 2025

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Benjamin and Chance are back with another bumper WWDC installment, featuring our thoughts on everything Apple announced during its 2025 keynote. From...

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

05 Jun 2025

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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’...

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

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

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

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

08 May 2025

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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,...

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

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

24 Apr 2025

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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 t...

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

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 fe...

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

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin and Chance react to the unfolding trade tariffs and Apple’s uncharacteristically silent stance on matters. Also, there’s a bunch of new ...

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

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

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

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

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

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin and Chance react to the disappointing news that Apple officially delayed the ambitious AI Siri features indefinitely, and what the ramificat...

New MacBook Air, iPad Air, and Mac Studio launches

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

20 Feb 2025

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Benjamin and Chance discuss the newly announced iPhone 16e, some peculiarities in feature omissions, and exactly what market a lower-cost iPhone actu...

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

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

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

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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. Als...

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

30 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin and Chance review the 2025 Apple Unity watch band, watch face and wallpaper. They talk about some compelling leaked iOS features currently i...

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

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Apple 2025 hardware, Zuckerberg attacks Apple, iOS 18.3 beta

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin and Chance react to Mark Zuckerberg’s recent comments about Apple having not done anything good recently … as we also look forward to ev...

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

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin and Chance talk about the current ongoing controversies with Apple Intelligence notification summaries and the reaction to the settlement of...

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

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...