iOS 27 design changes, AirPods with cameras, Apple education store changes

iOS 27 design changes, AirPods with cameras, Apple education store changes

Author: 9to5Mac May 14, 2026 Duration: 57:21
Benjamin and Chance discuss changes to the Apple education store, the cool new Apple Developer icon, rumors about some design changes for iOS 27 and macOS 27, and whether we can think of anything compelling AirPods with cameras could be used for.  And in Happy Hour Plus, we discuss the state of iOS keyboard autocorrect and dictation accuracy.. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Copilot Money: Get two months free with code 9TO5MAC at copilot.money/9to5mac. 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. Sponsored by Quince: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Visit quince.com/happyhour for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. 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 Developer app gains Liquid Glass design and WWDC 2026 iMessage stickers Apple now requires verification for Education Store, adds Apple Watch with discounts iOS 26.5 adds end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging, rolling out now iOS 26.5 now available: Here are all the new iPhone features Apple hits milestone in development of AirPods with cameras: report Report: macOS 27 to feature UI tweaks to address some Tahoe design complaints Apple Plans Customizable iPhone Camera App, Siri Overhaul: iOS 27 - Bloomberg iOS 27’s upgraded Camera app will be ‘fully customizable,’ per report iOS 27 to make key design changes to ‘streamline’ Liquid Glass: report iOS 27’s ‘completely rebuilt’ Siri will include a new system-wide search gesture: report Gemini Intelligence brings gen UI, Gboard 'Rambler' to Android Gemini Intelligence brings proactive AI to Android

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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iPhone roadmap rumors, iOS 26.2 released, Apple Music in ChatGPT [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:05
Benjamin and Chance discuss the late-in-the-year public launch of iOS 26.2, and the beginning of the 26.3 beta cycle. The Information has some juicy new details about the forthcoming iPhone roadmap, ChatGPT adds a clever…
Apple Black Friday, AirDrop on Android, macOS Tahoe thoughts  [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:46
Benjamin and Chance give their opinion on the 2025 Apple holiday ad ‘A Critter Carol’, and talk about some of the Apple tech deals they’ve found this Black Friday. Also, there’s more clarity on the Apple Watch WiFi sync…
iPhone Pocket, iOS 26.2 beta 2, and the iPhone Air’s future [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:56
Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new features in the 26.2 betas, including a clever new Edge Light mode and even more Liquid Glass throughout the system. Apple launches Digital IDs in Wallet, and there are questions a…
iOS 26.2 new features, App Store on web, Gemini Siri deal confirmed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:56
Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new features in iOS 26.2, including some fancy Podcast AI updates and a puzzling decision to remove Apple Watch Wi-Fi syncing in the EU. Also, Apple launches a browsable App Store on t…
Touchscreen Macs, OLED iPad mini, ads in Apple Maps [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:10
Benjamin and Chance react to a bevy of Bloomberg reports about Apple’s future plans, from touchscreen Macs to ads in Apple Maps and a future OLED iPad mini. And in Happy Hour Plus, the 1X NEO robot makes waves with a lau…
Liquid Glass settings, M5 Vision Pro hands on, Apple F1 deal official [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:26
Benjamin and Chance react to the inclusion of a new Liquid Glass toggle in Settings in iOS 26.1 beta 4, and whether it reflects Apple’s lack of confidence in software design. The Apple TV F1 deal is now official, and Cha…