WWDC invites, iOS 27 accessibility features, new Siri will be a ‘beta’

WWDC invites, iOS 27 accessibility features, new Siri will be a ‘beta’

Author: 9to5Mac May 22, 2026 Duration: 56:20
Benjamin and Chance return for another week in Apple news and rumors. As is tradition, the company unveiled a slate of new accessibility-focused features designed for iOS 27, with a strong theme of Apple Intelligence this year. Also, the WWDC keynote is official with invites going out to press, and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman brings us even more details about the upcoming Siri revamp. And in Happy Hour Plus, the two discuss a new rumor that says Apple might switch back to titanium on future iPhones. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Bartender: Bartender Pro is a new option for users who want to take things up a notch. Visit macbartender.com/happyhour to check it out. Sponsored by Shopify: See less carts go abandoned and more sales. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/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.  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 sends invites for WWDC26 keynote, iOS 27 and more coming soon Coming Up Bright Apple announces AI-powered accessibility features and eye-control of wheelchairs Standalone Siri app to offer auto-deleting chat history, launch with beta label: report Report: Apple to upgrade Genmoji in iOS 27 with new automatic suggestions iOS 27 to add new custom wallpaper feature, more: report Here's how Johny Srouji plans to speed up Apple's product development: report OpenAI preparing ‘legal action’ against Apple over Siri partnership: report Apple might replace aluminum with titanium in future iPhones again, per leak

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 smart display details, iPhone 17 Slim, iOS 18.2 beta 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:52
Benjamin and Chance debate the curious report from Bloomberg about what the upcoming Apple smart display will look like, and how it will work. Ming-Chi Kuo also says Apple is working on a new smart home camera. iOS 18.2…
Apple acquires Pixelmator, iOS 18.2 beta 2, Apple movie glasses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:17
Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s surprise acquisition of Pixelmator, all the new features and changes in the latest OS betas, and the rumors around Apple’s indecision for the future of wearables on your face. And in H…
New M4 Mac mini, MacBook Pro, and iMac reactions [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:58
Benjamin and Chance react to this week’s trio of Apple announcements, with the exciting launch of the newly redesigned M4 Mac mini, and all the changes in the updated M4 MacBook Pro and iMac lineups. And in Happy Hour Pl…
Hands on with iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:00
Benjamin and Chance share their hands-on reviews with Apple’s latest products, from the impressive noise cancellation in AirPods 4 to the useful — if fiddly — Camera Control on the iPhone 16 Pro, and the redesigned Apple…
iOS 18 is out, iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 reviewed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:05
iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11 and tvOS 18 are finally out for public consumption. Benjamin and Chance go through some of their favorite features from this OS cycle, and initial impressions on how the changes are bein…
iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 event reactions  [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:09:32
Benjamin and Chance react to Apple’s September event, with full coverage of all the announcements from the keynote, including thoughts on the new iPhone 16 lineup, Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 with Active Noise C…