iOS 27 beta 2, Apple price increases, Apple Watch OS support

iOS 27 beta 2, Apple price increases, Apple Watch OS support

Author: 9to5Mac June 25, 2026 Duration: 52:06
Benjamin and Chance react to the shocking price increases across Mac, iPad, and more, as well as break down all the latest changes in iOS 27 beta 2. Also, how fair is it that watchOS 27 cuts off so many models of Apple Watch, while iOS 27 is available for every iPhone that runs iOS 26. And in Happy Hour Plus, John Ternus is reportedly looking to re-establish the design team at the center of Apple’s decision-making. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Roborock: Check out Roborock's Prime Day Sale featuring up to $1,500 off best-selling robot vacuums and wet dry vacuums, including the Saros 10R, Qrevo Edge 2, Qrevo Curv 2 Flow, and more. Sponsored by Shopify: See less carts go abandoned and more sales. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Quince: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Visit quince.com/happyhour for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Sponsored by Framer: The only free design tool that brings your ideas to the web. Visit framer.com/happyhour for 30% off a Framer Pro annual plan. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter @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 Apple announces significant price increases for MacBooks, iPads, more Apple is 'working tirelessly' to find solutions to component shortage as it hikes prices across Mac, iPad and more Here's what's new with iOS 27 beta 2 iOS 27 beta 2 includes Write with Siri, the new version of Apple Intelligence writing tools iOS 27 makes it easier to update your Apple TV software Top watchOS 27 features that will enhance your Apple Watch watchOS 27 drops support for five Apple Watch models, here's why John Ternus set to re-establish importance of Apple's design team when he takes over as CEO: report

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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Apple Glasses design, iOS 27 features, Creator Studio updates [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:41
Benjamin and Chance follow up with increasingly worsening availability of Mac mini and Mac Studio, as well as some interesting iOS 27 tidbits and the first feature updates to the Creator Studio suite. Also, Bloomberg rep…
AirPods Max 2 review, Apple’s anniversary, Mac Pro discontinued [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:17
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 P…
WWDC announced, iOS 27 Siri, AirPods Max 2  [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:45
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…
MacBook Neo review, Apple leadership changes, iPhone Fold rumors  [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:33
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…
Apple launches new MacBook Neo, Studio Display XDR, MacBook Pro, more [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:05
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 “f…
March Apple event week kicks off with iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:29
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…
Apple event confirmed, iOS 26.4 features, Apple AI devices  [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:07
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 o…