iPhone event preview, Google deal continues, new Siri plans

Benjamin and Chance get hyped for next week’s awe-dropping event with a breakdown of what we expect, and some intriguing hanging questions. In other news, the Google search deal escapes the jaws of antitrust unscathed, and we have more details about the upcoming Siri revamp.  And in Happy Hour Plus, they discuss the Google Pixel’s 100x zoom features and debate the merits of AI usage in cameras. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Caldera Lab: High performance men’s skincare. Get 20% off your first order at CalderaLab.com/HAPPYHOUR Sponsored by 1Password: Take the first step to better security for your team by securing credentials and protecting every application, with 1Password. Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky @chancehmiller@mastodon.social @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 Sigmund’s Coldplay post  Neil’s Coldplay post iPhone 17 Pro Clear Case may feature redesign and possibly tinted options iPhone 17 Pro: Apple's rumored not-so-clear case design shown in video New iPhone 17 accessory from Apple leaked ahead of event Apple’s deals with Google largely unaffected in antitrust case ruling Google closer to powering new Siri and Apple’s AI search tool as Perplexity fades The big iPhone 17 Air question: will Apple's new design phone carry a premium price tag? Rumor: iPhone 17 Pro to feature better thermals for improved battery life, display brightness, more Apple Watch Series 11: Three new features coming next month Apple Watch Ultra 3 could remedy this current ‘Ultra’ discrepancy