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

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

Author: 9to5Mac May 28, 2026 Duration: 52:26
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

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 2025 hardware, Zuckerberg attacks Apple, iOS 18.3 beta [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:25
Benjamin and Chance react to Mark Zuckerberg’s recent comments about Apple having not done anything good recently … as we also look forward to everything Apple is set to announce this year. Apple gets in hot water about…
Apple smart doorbell, next-gen CarPlay MIA, TV+ weekend promo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:02
Benjamin and Chance kick off the new year with a catch-up on Apple missing its deadline for next-gen CarPlay to be released in an actual vehicle, and assess the response to picking the Vision Pro as 9to5Mac’s Product of…
2024 Apple hardware: year in review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:51
From now through December 31, save 20% on all 9to5Mac Daily Plus, 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus, and 9to5Mac Pro annual subscriptions with promo code HOLIDAY! Visit 9to5mac.com/join to sign up. Benjamin and Chance reflect on A…
Vision Pro stadiums, ‘Heartstrings’ ad, and holiday tech support [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:18
From now through December 31, save 20% on all 9to5Mac Daily Plus, 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus, and 9to5Mac Pro annual subscriptions with promo code HOLIDAY! Visit 9to5mac.com/join to sign up. Benjamin and Chance reflect on t…
iPhone 17 details, smarter Siri roadmap, Apple Black Friday  [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:43
From now through December 31, save 20% on all 9to5Mac Daily Plus, 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus, and 9to5Mac Pro annual subscriptions with promo code HOLIDAY! Visit 9to5mac.com/join to sign up. Benjamin and Chance debate the a…
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…