iPhone Fold visualized, HomeKit Adaptive Temperature, MacBook Neo shortages

iPhone Fold visualized, HomeKit Adaptive Temperature, MacBook Neo shortages

Author: 9to5Mac April 9, 2026 Duration: 1:00:33
Benjamin and Chance analyze the form factor of the iPhone Fold with dummy units start surfacing, and investigate why so many of Apple’s Macs are severely backordered right now. Also, NASA takes the iPhone into space, Aqara launches the first thermostat with support for HomeKit’s new Adaptive Temperature feature, and Chance is mad at the MLB app. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance talk about some of the good shows they’ve been watching on TV recently. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.  Sponsored by Stamps.com: Send from your computer or phone 24/7. Try Stamps.com risk-free for sixty days with code happyhour. Sponsored by IM8: Go to IM8HEALTH.com/happyhour and use code happyhour to get a free welcome kit, five free travel sachets, and 10% off your order. Sponsored by Gusto: The online payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.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 Apple TV Remote app Mayo referenced NASA astronauts on the way to the Moon capture Earth using iPhone 17 Pro Max Here’s how NASA cleared the iPhone 17 Pro Max for astronauts on Artemis II Aqara W200 launches with Apple’s Adaptive Temperature support Use Adaptive Temperature and Clean Energy Guidance on iPhone - Apple Support Mac Studio delivery '4-5 months' out for top RAM after Apple dropped 512GB option Apple faces supply chain problem as MacBook Neo demand exceeds expectations MacBook Neo facing 3-week delays at Apple, here’s how to buy one sooner New video reveals iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Fold dummy models iPhone Fold dimensions: Here's how the foldable iPhone sizes up next to the iPhone 18 Pro ‘iPhone Ultra’ is the likely name of Apple’s foldable, says leaker iPhone Fold launch could be delayed into 2027 after engineering problems iPhone Fold is ‘on track’ to launch this September, per Mark Gurman iOS 27: Apple will reportedly let Claude and other AI chatbot apps integrate with Siri

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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New iPad Pro leaks, Powerbeats Fit, notification summary UI oddities [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:32
Benjamin and Chance talk about the week’s Apple news, including the bonkers leak of the so-far-unannounced M5 iPad Pro, and then the FCC chipped in with showing off the new MacBook Pro and Vision Pro too. Also, Benjamin’…
iOS 26.1 beta, iPhone Air thoughts, 17 Pro durability saga [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:07
Benjamin and Chance reflect on how Apple describes the unibody in iPhone history. Then, Benjamin shares his experiences with his first week of having the iPhone Air, meanwhile online durability and battery tests show imp…
Hands on reviews with iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air, and AirPods Pro 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:04
Chance got review units of all the new phones, so we take the opportunity to talk about his hands-on experiences with iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air and the new AirPods Pro 3. Just how good is Apple’s new lineup? Also, Benjam…
iPhone event preview, Google deal continues, new Siri plans [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:24
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, a…
New iPhone 17 case materials, Apple Watch chip leaks, Ask9to5Mac [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:47
Benjamin and Chance discuss the supposed new ‘TechWoven’ cases coming from Apple for the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple reportedly exits the MLB streaming partnership, and iOS 26 beta 7 shows we are close to launch on Apple’s n…
iPhone 17 case leaks, iOS 26 beta 5 changes, Tim Cook’s AI pep talk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:48
Benjamin and Chance talk about the week’s Apple news including all the changes in iOS 26 beta 5, in which Apple inexplicably doubled down on the inverted scroll direction in the Camera app. Also, iPhone 17 case leaks sug…