New iPad Pro leaks, Powerbeats Fit, notification summary UI oddities

New iPad Pro leaks, Powerbeats Fit, notification summary UI oddities

Author: 9to5Mac October 2, 2025 Duration: 54:32
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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’s robot vacuum got a dramatically better Matter update, Apple uses iPhone cameras to shoot Friday Night Baseball, and Beats unveils the Powerbeats Fit.  And in Happy Hour Plus, we have some new iPhone follow-up as Chance samples the Max life, and Benjamin’s Air is accruing dust. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by OpenCase: A better iPhone case for MagSafe accessories. Use promo code "happyhour" for 10% off at TheOpenCase.com. Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour. Sponsored by Caldera Lab: High performance men’s skincare. Get 20% off your first order at CalderaLab.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 Friday Night Baseball to feature footage shot on iPhone cameras, a first for a live sports broadcast Apple unveils Powerbeats Fit with more flexible design, new colors Leaked unboxing video reveals unannounced M5 iPad Pro in full Did the FCC just confirm new MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models? Report: Apple 'nearing' mass production for M5 MacBook Pros and new Studio Display New LG UltraFine 6K now available for pre-order, pricing revealed [Updated] LG teases upcoming LG UltraFine 6K Display with Thunderbolt 5

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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Apple 2025 Review of the Year [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:28:20
Benjamin and Chance reflect on another year in Apple news. We cover all the big headlines from across the months, including the fallout of the Siri delays, the early iOS 26 redesign leaks, and the launch of all the new 2…
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…

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