iOS 27 beta 3 changes, Siri AI on Apple Watch, macOS Golden Gate features

iOS 27 beta 3 changes, Siri AI on Apple Watch, macOS Golden Gate features

Author: 9to5Mac July 10, 2026 Duration: 58:18
Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 27 beta 3, and Mayo’s first experience with Siri AI on Apple Watch. Also, we dive in to the details of what’s new in macOS Golden Gate, Apple tries to lobby to use Chinese memory components, signs a new deal with Broadcom, and likely supply constraints for the iPhone Fold. And in Happy Hour Plus, with Apple TV scoring a record number of Emmy nominations, we talk about what we’ve been watching recently across TV and film. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Copilot Money: Get two months free with code 9TO5MAC at copilot.money/9to5mac. Sponsored by Shopify: All you need is the idea. Shopify handles the rest. Start your free trial at shopify.com/happyhour. 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 Here's what's new with iOS 27 beta 3 watchOS 27 beta 3 includes upgraded Siri AI experience and dedicated Siri app iOS 27 beta 3 lets users fine-tune how Siri sounds I'm disappointed Apple will charge for AI camera features in the Home app Siri AI can pull info from third-party apps in the latest developer beta macOS 27 Golden Gate adds these new wallpapers and screen savers to your Mac Apple announces its largest US manufacturing investment, with Broadcom Apple testing DRAM chips from banned Chinese memory supplier Safari didn't have to go this hard in macOS 27 Apple asks Trump admin to approve Chinese RAM after product price increases Apple ‘in negotiations’ with two banned Chinese RAM firms after price increases Report: iPhone Ultra to have incredibly limited availability at launch, may ship slightly later No delay to iPhone Ultra, says supply-chain report New iPhone Ultra report has new pricing and release timing info Emmy Awards 2026: Apple TV just landed a record 89 nominations

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 50

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Podcast Episodes
iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, and AirPods 5 event [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:57:49
Benjamin and Chance react to the September Apple event in this bumper special episode, featuring our first impressions (and Chance’s initial hands-on from the ground at Apple Park) with iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods…
AirPods with camera leak, iOS 27 beta 6, iPhone 18 Pro cases [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:28
Benjamin and Chance talk about the crazy leak by Apple depicting the new AirPods with cameras in a video demo, the changes in iOS 27 beta 6, their latest experiences with Siri AI, whether iPhone 18 Pro will fit iPhone 17…
Future Apple wearables, iOS 27 beta 5, iPhone 20 details [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:40
Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 27 beta 5, as Apple reportedly takes a fresh look at fitness wearables, details about the glassy iPhone 20, Friday Night Baseball on Vision Pro and more rumors about…
iPhone leasing, Apple Music price increase, iOS 27 beta 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:49
Benjamin and Chance talk about the last week in Apple News, including the rumored new ‘Apple Upgrade’ leasing program, Apple Music price hike, iOS 27 beta 4 changes, an OLED screen roadmap for future Macs and iPads, and…
iOS 27 public betas are out, Siri AI hands on, and Apple sues OpenAI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:52
Benjamin and Chance talk about their latest experiences with iOS 27 and Siri AI, with Apple releasing the public betas this week so anyone in the whole world can give the new software a go. The company also sued OpenAI t…
M7 chip coming sooner than expected, visionOS 27 features, Ask9to5Mac [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:58
Benjamin and Chance react to the news from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman that Apple is accelerating the roadmap for the M7 series of Apple Silicon chips, somewhat at the expense of the as-yet-unreleased M6 line. Also, we break…