MacBook with iPhone CPU rumors, AI Siri partnerships, new EU App Store rules

MacBook with iPhone CPU rumors, AI Siri partnerships, new EU App Store rules

Author: 9to5Mac July 3, 2025 Duration: 1:11:31
Benjamin and Chance discuss the intriguing rumor from Ming-Chi Kuo that Apple is readying a new cheaper MacBook Air powered by an A18 Pro CPU. Also, Apple befuddles everyone with a new byzantine set of App Store rules in the EU, and Apple seems open to powering AI Siri using third-party models. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance walks through some tech updates after another big move. 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 Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour. Sponsored by 1Password: Secure every app, device, and identity – even the unmanaged ones – at 1password.com/happyhour. 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 Kuo: Apple to release cheaper MacBook powered by iPhone processor First reference to MacBook with A18 Pro discovered in Apple code Apple announces sweeping App Store changes in the EU Apple Music launching Replay All Time, revealing your most streamed music ever Apple might ditch internal AI efforts for Siri revamp Report: Apple held internal talks about acquiring Perplexity

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 MacBook Air, iPad Air, and Mac Studio launches [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:57
Benjamin and Chance recap the newly announced lineup of iPads and Macs. The new iPad Air and base iPad offer even better value for money, while Apple pushes the performance edge with the surprising launch of the M3 Ultra…
iOS 18.4 beta features, Apple Vision Pro updates, iPhone 16e reviews [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:28
Benjamin and Chance wrap up the iPhone 16e reviews that dropped this week, and bemoan the UK forcing Apple to remove Advanced Data Protection in the region, before turning their attention to the fun news of the week that…
Apple unveils iPhone 16e, new Studio Display rumors, Siri delays [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:33
Benjamin and Chance discuss the newly announced iPhone 16e, some peculiarities in feature omissions, and exactly what market a lower-cost iPhone actually serves. There’s also exciting new rumors about a second-generation…
Powerbeats Pro 2 hands-on review, Android Apple TV app launches [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:28
Benjamin and Chance talk about the long-awaited launch of the Apple TV app on Android, Apple partners with Alibaba for AI in China, and Apple adds a better-late-than-never feature for merging Apple Accounts. Also, Chance…
New Unity Apple Watch band, upcoming iOS features, Apple AI focus [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:51
Benjamin and Chance review the 2025 Apple Unity watch band, watch face and wallpaper. They talk about some compelling leaked iOS features currently in internal testing, and Apple reportedly redoubles its AI efforts. Also…
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…