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

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

Author: 9to5Mac June 19, 2025 Duration: 1:05:41
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.  And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance go hands-on with all the new CarPlay changes in iOS 26. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Backblaze: Never lose a file again. Use code "9to5HH" at checkout for 10% off. Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Constant Contact: Email marketing, made easy. Get a free thirty-day trial at constantcontact.com. Sponsored by Caldera Lab: High performance men's skincare. Get 20% off your first order at CalderaLab.com/HAPPYHOUR Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky @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 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes:  Ad-free versions of every episode  Pre- and post-show content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join.  Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Video: Here's a first look at using Apple Vision Pro with PlayStation VR controllers iOS 26 makes Apple Music Replay fully native inside the app iOS 26 adds incredible new AutoMix feature to Apple Music Apple will let third party music apps show animated artwork on the iPhone lock screen, not just Apple Music iOS 26 beta reveals there's another Apple app that will work via satellite iOS 26 tells you how long it will take for your iPhone battery to finish charging Apple’s killer one-time code autofill feature gets even better in iOS 26 watchOS 26 update removes five faces from Apple Watch watchOS 26: More Apple Watch faces using Series 10’s upgraded display Vision Pro's first third-party Apple Immersive Video brings MotoGP racing via Blackmagic Spoiler: The Beard Is Still a Problem CarPlay in iOS 26 adds new 'Smart Display Zoom' feature [Gallery] CarPlay in iOS 26 enables AirPlay 'video in the car' feature for apps

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.
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iOS 18 beta 3, plastic Apple Watch SE, Mayo’s Vision Pro experience [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:57
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…

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