iOS 27 changes visualized for the first time, new Apple Watch details, AirDrop reliability

Benjamin and Chance discuss the illustrations Bloomberg published depicting iOS 27 and the new Siri interface. Also, we talk about rumors of a revamped AirPods settings UI, phone snatching detection in iOS 26.6 code, and Digitimes says the Apple Watch Ultra 4 will feature a significant redesign. Also, has AirDrop got worse? And in Happy Hour Plus, Apple showcases the iPhone 17 Pro by producing and broadcasting the first full live sports game using ‘just’ iPhones. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Bartender: Bartender Pro is a new option for users who want to take things up a notch. Visit macbartender.com/happyhour to check it out. Sponsored by Copilot Money: Get two months free with code 9TO5MAC at copilot.money/9to5mac. Sponsored by Shopify: See less carts go abandoned and more sales. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. 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 iOS 27 leak reveals new Siri design, Camera app, more Report: iOS 27 to revamp the AirPods settings UI Report: watchOS 27 to improve heart-rate tracking; AI health coach may not debut at launch Apple Intelligence image models to boast 'major' visual upgrades in iOS 27: report Apple Watch Ultra 4 getting two major new upgrades, per report Apple Watch could soon gain new high blood pressure feature iOS 26.6 adds new alert when you try blocking too many contacts Apple working on iPhone anti-snatching feature that locks the device automatically New Oura Ring 5 unveiled with dramatically smaller design, hypertension detection, more Apple TV to air first major live sporting event shot entirely on iPhone 17 Pro How Apple Shot an Entire MLS Game Using Only iPhone | PetaPixel Eddy Cue named 2026 Cannes Lions Entertainment Person of the Year