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iOS 26 tidbits, new Apple Music features, updated Vision Pro Personas, and more
Benjamin and Chance catch up on all the stuff they didn’t get time to cover, still reeling in the haze of the WWDC hangover, discussing a bunch of cool new things across iOS, watchOS, and visionOS. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance go hands-on with all the new CarPlay changes in iOS 26. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Backblaze: Never lose a file again. Use code "9to5HH" at checkout for 10% off. Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Constant Contact: Email marketing, made easy. Get a free thirty-day trial at constantcontact.com. 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 @[email protected] @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @[email protected] @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 [email protected] Links Video: Here's a first look at using Apple Vision Pro with PlayStation VR controllers iOS 26 makes Apple Music Replay fully native inside the app iOS 26 adds incredible new AutoMix feature to Apple Music Apple will let third party music apps show animated artwork on the iPhone lock screen, not just Apple Music iOS 26 beta reveals there's another Apple app that will work via satellite iOS 26 tells you how long it will take for your iPhone battery to finish charging Apple’s killer one-time code autofill feature gets even better in iOS 26 watchOS 26 update removes five faces from Apple Watch watchOS 26: More Apple Watch faces using Series 10’s upgraded display Vision Pro's first third-party Apple Immersive Video brings MotoGP racing via Blackmagic Spoiler: The Beard Is Still a Problem CarPlay in iOS 26 adds new 'Smart Display Zoom' feature [Gallery] CarPlay in iOS 26 enables AirPlay 'video in the car' feature for apps
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iOS 26 is official, Liquid Glass redesign, and our full WWDC 2025 reactions
Benjamin and Chance are back with another bumper WWDC installment, featuring our thoughts on everything Apple announced during its 2025 keynote. From new features in iOS 26 to the sweeping redesign of Liquid Glass, we give our first reactions of all the changes in the new operating systems. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance talks more about his experience on the ground at Apple Park. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by iMazing: iMazing 3 is a comprehensive platform for Apple device management with complete device control for backup management, data transfer capabilities, and much more. Try it now. Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour. 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 @[email protected] @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @[email protected] @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 [email protected] Links WWDC 2025 News Hub: iOS 26 is here - 9to5Mac
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iOS 26 naming, new Gaming app, and more last-minute WWDC expectations
Benjamin and Chance get hyped for WWDC 2025 with coverage of all the last-minute news, as well as the state of the rumor mill in the run-up to Apple’s big software show. There’s talk of a new Gaming app, a major change to Apple’s OS version numbering, and much more to discuss ahead of next week’s event. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin tries to convince Chance to use his Vision Pro on the plane. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Insta360: Get a free 45-inch invisible selfie stick with your Insta360 X5 purchase at store.insta360.com with promo code happyhour. Available for the first 30 purchases only, so act quick. Sponsored by Storyworth: Give all the “dads” in your life a unique, heartfelt gift that you’ll all cherish for years. Save $10 on your first purchase at storyworth.com/9TO5MAC. Sponsored by Oracle: Learn how to cut your cloud bill in half at oracle.com/HAPPYHOUR. Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky @[email protected] @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @[email protected] @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 [email protected] Links Peter on Mastodon Apple rejected Elon Musk’s satellite offer, now its plans are in jeopardy: report Epic Games: Apple’s attempt to pause App Store antitrust order fails Apple’s App Store still in violation of DMA, has 30 days to comply Report: iOS 19 to include new app dedicated to gaming Apple working on new App Store-like app dedicated to games Apple acquires videogame studio behind hit Arcade title Sneaky Sasquatch iOS 26 is coming next month, not iOS 19 Apple reportedly naming macOS 26 after California's Lake Tahoe to signify redesign Exclusive: iOS 26 to bring new features for Messages, CarPlay, and more Exclusive: AirPods to get camera control, sleep detection, new gestures
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Apple OS redesigns, Apple Watch sales decline, smart glasses plans advance
Benjamin and Chance talk about everything Apple in the run-up to WWDC, including news that watchOS and tvOS should also expect major design changes this cycle. Also, Chance used his phone as his ID at the airport, Apple’s smart glasses plans advance and Apple Watch sales are reportedly struggling. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance share their favorite spring TV picks. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Quince: For the dad who deserves better than basic—Quince has you covered. For free shipping and 365-day returns, go to quince.com/happyhour. Sponsored by NordLayer: A toggle-ready network security platform built for modern businesses. Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code happyhour-10 at nordlayer.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden Password Manager, featuring a new Apple Watch authenticator integration, secure autofill on Safari and iOS apps, and enterprise-grade security tools that help you manage credentials with confidence. Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky @[email protected] @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @[email protected] @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 [email protected] Links Apple needs to step on the gas for better EV support in CarPlay Apple Watch and Apple TV operating systems to receive major design changes at WWDC alongside iOS 19 Apple reportedly planning to introduce Meta Ray-Ban style smart glasses around 2027 Apple's AI glasses are coming sooner than we thought Apple Music launches Sound Therapy, a new ‘audio wellness’ feature Apple Watch in significant global decline for two years now Hacks Veep Survivor (American TV series) Your Friends & Neighbors The Studio The Last of Us The Pitt
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The truly bezel-less iPhone, rumored AirPods roadmap, WWDC invites go out
WWDC invites have gone out, and Chance will be there in person. The pair discuss the narrative of indifference that hangs over WWDC at the moment, as the tech industry is currently dominated by daily onslaught of AI news. And while the rumors about the AirPods roadmap are a little bleak, Apple is rumored to be shipping a truly all-screen bezel-less iPhone in a couple of years time — an exciting prospect indeed. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin has spilt tea on his Magic Keyboard, which leads into a bigger topic of the pair talking about what sits on their desk. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Things: The award-winning to-do app, now powered by the all-new Things Cloud, written in Swift. Sponsored by NordLayer: A toggle-ready network security platform built for modern businesses. Get up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code happyhour-10 at nordlayer.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. 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 @[email protected] @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @[email protected] @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 [email protected] Links Apple reveals WWDC25 schedule: 'On the horizon' Jony Ive and Evans Hankey directly working with OpenAI after AI startup acquisition Sam Altman says Jobs would have been proud Ive’s latest move Apple to let developers build with its own AI models starting at WWDC 2025 Apple taps Anthropic for AI coding as developers await Swift Assist Apple might increase iPhone 17 prices, but not reveal the true reason – WSJ 20th anniversary iPhone to be totally bezel-free w. hi-tech battery visionOS 3 will let you scroll apps using only your eyes, per report Kuo: No major AirPods hardware updates until AirPods Pro 3 in 2026 Here's when to expect the next generation of AirPods Max, reportedly featuring a new lighter weight design
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