Liquid Glass settings, M5 Vision Pro hands on, Apple F1 deal official

Liquid Glass settings, M5 Vision Pro hands on, Apple F1 deal official

Author: 9to5Mac October 23, 2025 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 Chance goes hands-on with the M5 Vision Pro. And in Happy Hour Plus, the pair discuss the news that the iPhone Air is reportedly not selling well, and check in with their experiences a month after its release. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Mint Mobile: Get your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just $15 a month at mintmobile.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Material Security: Material Security is transforming how companies protect their most critical cloud assets. Learn more and see how it works at material.security. Sponsored by HelloFresh: America’s #1 meal kit! Get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life at HelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm. 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 Everything new in iOS 26.1 beta 4 iOS 26.1 beta 4 adds new setting to tone down Liquid Glass transparency New iOS 26.1 toggle can stop accidental Camera launches Apple Vision Pro (M5) review: More than just a spec bump Samsung’s Galaxy XR is the first Android XR headset, available now for $1,799 Galaxy XR is a needed step, but feels dead on arrival [Video] Apple announces F1 races are coming exclusively to Apple TV in the US New Apple TV and Peacock bundle offers both services at discounted price, including special Apple One perk You can now sign up to the Apple TV and Peacock bundle, discount also available for Apple One subscribers iPhone Air orders slashed to almost 'end of production' level: Nikkei Ming-Chi Kuo on X 

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 Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Series 12, and AirPods 5 event [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:57:49
Benjamin and Chance react to the September Apple event in this bumper special episode, featuring our first impressions (and Chance’s initial hands-on from the ground at Apple Park) with iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods…
AirPods with camera leak, iOS 27 beta 6, iPhone 18 Pro cases [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:28
Benjamin and Chance talk about the crazy leak by Apple depicting the new AirPods with cameras in a video demo, the changes in iOS 27 beta 6, their latest experiences with Siri AI, whether iPhone 18 Pro will fit iPhone 17…
Future Apple wearables, iOS 27 beta 5, iPhone 20 details [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:40
Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 27 beta 5, as Apple reportedly takes a fresh look at fitness wearables, details about the glassy iPhone 20, Friday Night Baseball on Vision Pro and more rumors about…
iPhone leasing, Apple Music price increase, iOS 27 beta 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:49
Benjamin and Chance talk about the last week in Apple News, including the rumored new ‘Apple Upgrade’ leasing program, Apple Music price hike, iOS 27 beta 4 changes, an OLED screen roadmap for future Macs and iPads, and…
iOS 27 public betas are out, Siri AI hands on, and Apple sues OpenAI [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:52
Benjamin and Chance talk about their latest experiences with iOS 27 and Siri AI, with Apple releasing the public betas this week so anyone in the whole world can give the new software a go. The company also sued OpenAI t…