9to5Mac Happy Hour

9to5Mac Happy Hour

Author: 9to5Mac Language: English Episodes: 100
Every week, the conversation around the latest Apple news, rumors, and products finds a natural home on 9to5Mac Happy Hour. Hosts Benjamin Mayo and Chance Miller, drawing from their deep expertise at 9to5Mac, don't just report the headlines-they dig into the context, the implications, and the often-overlooked details that matter to enthusiasts and professionals alike. This isn't a dry recap; it's a thoughtful, often lively discussion that feels like pulling up a chair with friends who genuinely understand the ecosystem. You'll hear analysis on everything from the smallest software tweak in a new beta to the strategic shifts behind major hardware announcements, all filtered through a practical lens. The tone is informed yet accessible, making complex topics understandable. For anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve in the fast-moving world of Apple and broader technology, this podcast provides essential weekly listening that’s both insightful and genuinely engaging. Tune in to get the clarity and perspective that goes beyond the usual tech chatter.
Episodes
Apple TV set rumors resurface, AirTag 2, TV+ original movies strategy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:05
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 ar…
Apple smart display details, iPhone 17 Slim, iOS 18.2 beta 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:52
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…
Apple acquires Pixelmator, iOS 18.2 beta 2, Apple movie glasses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:17
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. And in H…
New M4 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and iMac reactions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:58
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. And in Happy Hour Pl…
New iPad mini announced, cheaper Vision Pro, more executive departures [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:14
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 tw…
Hands on with iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:00
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…
iOS 18 is out, iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 reviewed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:05
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 bein…