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Benjamin and Chance analyze the salient points from Apple’s quarterly earnings report, discuss the intriguing new Apple Music Discovery Station feature that launched this week, and everything new in the iOS 17 beta. We also think we know when the iPhone 15 event will be held in September, and how the high-end of the next Apple Silicon cycle is shaping up with details on the M3 Max chip. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR. Sponsored by Backblaze: Don’t be “THAT” person that forgot to back up their important files. Backblaze makes backing up and accessing your data astonishingly easy. Get started with a free 15-day trial today. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter @chancehmiller@mastodon.social @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @bzamayo@mastodon.social @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe,

Benjamin and Chance discuss all the Apple news of the past week including rumors about new colors for Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra, the thin-bezel future of the iPad hardware design, new AirTag generation coming in 2024, Screen Time bugs annoying parents, and details of how Apple plans to crackdown on app user fingerprinting with a new policy coming with iOS 17. Sponsored by Fast Growing Trees: Join 1.5 million happy customers and save 15% off your perfect plants, shrubs, and trees! Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter @chancehmiller@mastodon.social @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @bzamayo@mastodon.social @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify Ad-free version You can get an ad-free version of 9to5Mac Happy Hour on Apple Podcasts each week for $5 per month or $50 per year. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Tw

Benjamin and Chance discuss all the changes in iOS 17 beta 4, plus Apple starts handing out dev kits for Apple Vision Pro … but will developers make apps for a brand new niche platform? There are also rumors of an iPhone 15 Pro price hike, and Apple threatens to end iMessage/FaceTime in the UK if a new law goes into effect that would weaken the platform’s end-to-end encryption security. Sponsored by Ladder: Go to Ladderlife.com/HappyHour today to see if you’re instantly approved. Sponsored by Masterclass: Unlimited access to 180+ classes delivered in bite-sized lessons. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter @chancehmiller@mastodon.social @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @bzamayo@mastodon.social @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify Ad-free version You can get an ad-free version of 9to5Mac Happy Hour on Apple Podcasts each week for $5 pe

Following the launch of the first public betas, Benjamin and Chance discuss how the betas are faring for them and their favorite features across Apple’s software releases this year. Chance gives his review of the new Betas Studio Pro headphones and how they compare to AirPods Max. Plus, Chance puts Benjamin in his place on GM's plan to ditch CarPlay, and Apple has reportedly developed an internal-only version of ‘ChatGPT’ for employees as it experiments with generative AI technologies. Sponsored by Downie: Ever wished you could save a video from the Internet to your Mac? Downie is the answer. Downie supports YouTube and thousands of other sites. Get started for free. 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 Masterclass: Unlimited access to 180+ classes delivered in bite-sized lessons. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter @chancehmiller@ma

Benjamin and Chance reminisce on the 15th year anniversary of the App Store, discuss all the changes in iOS 17 beta 3, and analyze Meta’s successful launch of Twitter alternative Threads. There are also details about the planned retail rollout for Apple Vision Pro and Apple TV+ ramps up its theatrical distribution strategy for original movies. Sponsored by Roborock: Roborock empowers people to do more of the things they love by taking care of the chores they hate. Check out Roborock’s incredible Prime Day deals! Explore a wide range of Roborock vacuums and save up to 45% OFF. Sponsored by Factor: Factor has everything I need for a week of flavorful, nutritious eats. Head to factormeals.com/happyhour50 and use code happyhour50 to get 50% off your first box. Sponsored by Ladder: Go to Ladderlife.com/HappyHour today to see if you’re instantly approved. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter @chancehmiller@mastodon.social @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on T

Benjamin and Chance explore the latest developments with the Apple Card, with Goldman Sachs reportedly looking to hand over the business to American Express. Plus, iPhone 15 rumors are picking up pace and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is making a new Mac external display that can double up as a smart display in a low-power mode. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter @chancehmiller@mastodon.social @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @bzamayo@mastodon.social @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify Ad-free version You can get an ad-free version of 9to5Mac Happy Hour on Apple Podcasts each week for $5 per month or $50 per year. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, M

Benjamin and Chance discuss the appeal of a rumored 30-inch iMac, which could be the Apple Silicon spiritual successor to the Intel iMac Pro. A second-gen Apple Watch Ultra is also said to be coming this fall, faster than some may have expected. More details about how the Vision Pro works in VR are coming out, new Beats Studio Pro leaks, and we answer some #Ask9to5Mac questions. Sponsored by Factor: Factor has everything I need for a week of flavorful, nutritious eats. Head to factormeals.com/happyhour50 and use code happyhour50 to get 50% off your first box. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter @chancehmiller@mastodon.social @ChanceHMiller on Instagram Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @bzamayo@mastodon.social Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify Ad-free version You can get an ad-free version of 9to5Mac Happy Hour on Apple Podcasts each week for $5 per month or $50 per year. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac ques

Benjamin and Chance discuss all the changes in iOS 17 beta 2, and the release of the first-ever visionOS SDK, with the Simulator giving us a first glimpse at the Vision Pro operating system. Plus, Apple execs talk about why third-party watch faces for Apple Watch haven’t happened (yet), and the EU threatens new regulation around replaceable batteries in devices — but Apple might already be in compliance. Sponsored by Masterclass: Unlimited access to 180+ classes delivered in bite-sized lessons. 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. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller @chancehmiller@mastodon.social Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo @bzamayo@mastodon.social Subscribe or Follow Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify Links Here's everything new in iOS 17 beta 2 iOS 17 adds new 'Fast' long-press speed option to open context menus more quickly iO

Benjamin and Chance talk all things Apple Vision Pro, from hardware design to its features to its real-world appeal. We also walk through Chance’s impressions of his hands-on demo experience at WWDC last week. Plus, Apple just dropped a trio of new M2 Macs, including very the compelling 15-inch MacBook Air. Sponsored by Jlab: Check out Jlab's latest Work Buds, Best Earbuds for Calls. The ultimate solution for the working professional. Sponsored by Fast Growing Trees: Join 1.5 million happy customers and save 15% off your perfect plants, shrubs, and trees! Sponsored by Ladder: Go to Ladderlife.com/HappyHour today to see if you’re instantly approved. Follow Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller @chancehmiller@mastodon.social Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More 15-inch MacBook Air hands-on: My dreams have finally come true More thoughts on Apple Vision Pro, one week after my hands-on demo Vision Pro: I just tried Apple's first spatial computer, and

Benjamin and Zac break down the WWDC keynote with their impressions to all the announcements from the 15-inch MacBook Air to iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10 and all of Apple’s software platform updates. Thoughts on Apple Vision Pro will come in next week’s episode. Sponsored by CleanMyMac: Check out CleanMyMac X the an all-in-one Mac maintenance tool. Run CleanMyMac X to gear up your Mac for the groundbreaking additions announced at this year's WWDC. Get 5% off. Sponsored by Mosyle: Mosyle is the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that fully integrates 5 different applications on a single Apple-only platform, allowing businesses to easily and automatically deploy, manage & protect all their Apple devices. Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo or @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More WWDC 2023 News Hub and Blog: Live from Apple Park Subscribe or Follow Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify

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Benjamin and Chance give their final takes on what they expect from WWDC next week, including the latest rumors around new Mac hardware and the much anticipated Apple headset, as well as predictions for iOS 17 and the rest of Apple’s operating systems. Sponsored by Roborock: Check out Roborock's latest Roborock S7 Max Ultra, featuring a complete hands-free cleaning solution and Roborock's easy-to-use app. The ultimate cleaning powerhouse that refuses to compromise. Sponsored by Masterclass: Unlimited access to 180+ classes delivered in bite-sized lessons. Follow Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Mastodon: @chancehmiller@mastodon.social Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo or @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More Apple shutting down free ‘My Photo Stream’ feature that originally launched with iCloud MLS Season Pass drops price for midseason, Apple says service uptake beat its own expectations Apple TV+ teases new TV shows and movies in summer sizzle reel Apple to announce 'several new Macs' at W

Benjamin and Chance talk about the released WWDC schedule, and how they expect the conference will play out in light of a new platform launch. Apple headset price expectations continue to be set with a supposed bill of materials analysis topping $1600 in component costs. Final Cut and Logic launch on iPad, and there’s rumors of brand new ‘smart display’-esque features coming in iOS 17. Sponsored by Ladder: Go to Ladder.com/HappyHour today to see if you’re instantly approved. Follow Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Mastodon: @chancehmiller@mastodon.social Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo or @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More Apple teases WWDC 2023, confirms keynote for June 5 at 10 a.m. Apple invites VR headset experts to WWDC 2023 keynote Manufacturing cost of Apple's headset exceeds $1,500 per unit Reality Pro OS – Apple has now trademarked five names, inc xrOS iOS 17 will make iPhone always-on display more functional with smart display feature iOS 17 to include new AirPlay features

Benjamin and Chance discuss the iOS 17 Accessibility features Apple previewed this week. Apple also unveiled some new live concert features for Apple Music. Rumors give more color on the iPhone 16 spec situation, and anticipation for M3 Apple Silicon Macs grow. Plus, Chance goes hands-on with the newly-announced Beats Studio Buds+. 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 Fast Growing Trees: Join 1.5 million happy customers and save 15% off your perfect plants, shrubs, and trees! Follow Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Mastodon: @chancehmiller@mastodon.social Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo or @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More Apple previews iOS 17 accessibility features: Assistive Access, Personal Voice and Live Speech, more Review: The new transparent Beats Studio Buds Plus First M3 Macs may launch by end of the year, chip has more CPU/GPU cores compared

Benjamin and Zac discuss the surprise announcement this week that Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro are coming to iPad, with brand new UIs designed for touch input. Apple also unveiled the new Pride Band and watch face for 2023, and the EU is already warning Apple not to make the iPhone 15 USB-C port proprietary. Even bigger screen sizes are rumored for the iPhone 16, and Zac reveals that he has committed the cardinal sin of becoming a right Dock person. Sponsored by Ladder: Go to Ladder.com/HappyHour today to see if you’re instantly approved. Sponsored by Kolide: Kolide ensures that if a device isn’t secure, it can’t access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust for Okta. Watch an On-Demand Demo today! Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo or @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More Apple reports Q2 2023 earnings: $94.8 billion revenue, new records for Services and iPhone Apple announces new Pride band for 2023, matching Apple Watch face and iPhone wallpaper Let’s talk about sub

Benjamin and Zac talk about this week in Apple, including a report on division inside the Siri group impacting feature development, a major rumored overhaul of watchOS coming at WWDC with a focus on widgets, and Apple and Google announce a new universal standard for unwanted tracking detection for Bluetooth trackers like AirTags. Sponsored by Kolide: Kolide ensures that if a device isn’t secure, it can’t access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust for Okta. Watch an On-Demand Demo today!  Follow Zac Hall @apollozac or @zac@lunarpunk.social Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo or @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More ElevenLabs - Prime AI Text to Speech | Voice Cloning Apple employees hate Siri and are skeptical of its future Gurman: watchOS 10 to bring 'notable changes' to Apple Watch user interface watchOS 10 set to include revamvped design focused on widgets Apple and Google team up on anti-stalking feature for AirTag, Tile, more Hollywood writers' strike will disrupt content pipeline o

Benjamin and Zac discuss the new iOS 17 rumors including Heath app coming to iPad, and a new Journals app. Some unidentified Mac model identifiers are revealed in Find My code, Bloomberg gives some more details on how the AR/VR headset is powered, and unsurprisingly Apple plans to restrict the upcoming iOS sideloading support to only markets where it is legally required to. Sponsored by Headspace: You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Go to Headspace.com/HappyHour30 to try it free for 30 days. Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo and @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More A big update brings the Kindle Scribe closer to being good - The Verge iOS 17 rumors: App sideloading, Find My, Wallet app changes - 9to5Mac Gurman: Apple headset attaches required battery pack via magnetic connector, separate USB-C port for data transfer - 9to5Mac Unreleased Macs show up in Apple’s Find My Apple journaling app will be part of iOS 17, Sherlocking

Benjamin and Zac explore the latest WWDC rumors circling, including tech specs for the 15-inch MacBook Air and a report on exactly what Apple apps we can expect to see on the upcoming AR/VR headset at launch. Plus, HomePod Sound Recognition launches, Apple TV beta tests its new Multiview streaming feature and TV+ makes a landmark deal with Canal+ to expand awareness of its content. Sponsored by Setapp: Setapp has officially released its 7th annual Mac Developer Survey results. Check out Setapp's Mac Developer Survey 2023 today at Setapp. 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 Fast Growing Trees: Join 1.5 million happy customers and save 15% off your perfect plants, shrubs, and trees! Follow Zac Hall @apollozac or lunarpunk.social Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo and @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More iPhone SE 4 once again in flux as Kuo updates latest

Benjamin and Zac discuss CarPlay troubles, both literally and figuratively with GM announcing they will no longer support the feature in their new EVs. We also discuss the rumors — that are very much in flux — surrounding the iPhone 15 solid state buttons and a possible second-generation Apple Studio Display. Apple finally launches its first retail presence in India, and The Steve Jobs Make Something Wonderful  book is available to read now. Sponsored by Headspace: You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Go to Headspace.com/HappyHour30 to try it free for 30 days. Follow Zac Hall @apollozac or lunarpunk.social Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo and @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More GM is ditching CarPlay in all future EVs and teaming up with Google instead Next-gen CarPlay killed the radio star Apple to open its first store in India on April 18 Apple banned 22 'competing brands' from around a new retail store New Steve Jobs Archive ebook now available a

Benjamin and Chance take a look at this week’s news, including rumors of significant UI updates to watchOS, Weather app stability woes, and the reasons why a dedicated Apple Passwords app would make sense. And the Steve Jobs Archive announces its first published works. Sponsored by Ladder: Go to Ladder.com/HappyHour today to see if you’re instantly approved. Follow Chance Miller @chancehmiller and @ChanceHMiller@mastodon.social Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo and @bzamayo@mastodon.social Subscribe or Follow Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify