9to5Mac Happy Hour

Benjamin and Chance give their feedback on the new features unveiled in iOS 18 beta 5, including Distraction Control and significant Photos app design changes. Apple oversteps the mark with screen recording permission dialogs in macOS Sequoia, the DOJ wins their antitrust case against Google, game developers report frustrations with Apple Arcade, and more.

And in Happy Hour Plus, we speculate on which model M4 Mac will be getting a big overhaul this generation. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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• macOS Sequoia adds weekly permission prompt for screenshot and screen recording apps - 9to5Mac
• Google’s $20B default search deal with Apple violates antitrust law, judge rules - 9to5Mac
• Apple Arcade developers frustrated by long delays in getting paid, no incentives to make Vision Pro games - 9to5Mac
• Disney+ adds its fifth immersive Environment for Apple Vision Pro - 9to5Mac
• New SpongeBob SquarePants Environment comes to Apple Vision Pro - 9to5Mac
• iOS 18 beta 5: Here's what's new - 9to5Mac
• iOS 18 beta 5 adds new Distraction Control feature for Safari - 9to5Mac
• Apple removes Carousel in Photos as part of changes based on iOS 18 beta feedback - 9to5Mac
• Report: M4 MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac on track for this year - 9to5Mac

Benjamin and Chance spend most of the episode discussing iOS 18.1 with the debut of the first Apple Intelligence beta. That includes the new Writing Tools, notification summaries and Reduce Interruptions focus mode. It also features a new design for Siri, but lacks most of the new Siri functionality set to come later, which seems like an unenforced error.

And in Happy Hour Plus, the duo reflect on their favorite podcast player apps, in light of the recently overhauled Overcast launch. Join at 9to5mac.com/join.

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• iPhone 16 colors and redesigned camera bump revealed in new image
• New image shows off iPhone 16 Pro colors, including darker Black Titanium
• iOS 18 beta 4: Here's what's new
• iOS 18.1 beta 1 now available with first Apple Intelligence features
• Smarter Siri with personal context understanding coming later this year in iOS 18 update
• These Apple Intelligence features aren’t in the first iOS 18.1 beta
• Hands on with Apple Intelligence writing tools in iOS 18.1

Benjamin and Chance talk about the week’s Apple’s news and rumors, including some wild details about the direction of the new ‘Slim’ model coming in the iPhone 17 next year, iOS 18 beta 4, Apple Maps launches on the web, and there’s some new Vision Pro content announcements. Apple TV+ is also in focus as Apple reportedly looks to license more catalog content, while reining in budgets for some of its originals. 

And in Happy Hour Plus, the duo reflect on their favorite podcast player apps, in light of the recently overhauled Overcast launch. Join at 9to5mac.com/join.

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• Rivian CEO addresses lack of CarPlay in new interview
• New leak details every iPhone 17 spec and feature
• Rumor: New ultra-thin iPhone 17 will have just one camera
• Apple's work on next-gen iPhone camera upgrades and more detailed in new report
• Report: Foldable iPhone is coming in 2026 with top-down fold design
• iOS 18 beta 4: Here's what's new
• Download new CarPlay wallpapers coming with iOS 18
• Apple reveals new Immersive Video content coming soon to Vision Pro
• New Lake Vrangla Environment rolling out now to Apple Vision Pro users
• Apple Maps launches on the web in new public beta
• Apple TV+ attempts to rein in budgets on new projects, as The Morning Show season four spends $50 million on cast alone
• Report: Apple TV+ to license films from more studios to bolster catalog

Benjamin and Chance give their thoughts on their favorite iOS 18 features, the ongoing debate about the redesigned Photos app, and more changes, as the OS hits public beta. There’s also been some focus on the data used to train Apple Intelligence, and Apple even released a ‘new’ HomePod this week.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance explains why Matter has just made everything worse, when it comes to the smart home experience. Join at 9to5mac.com/join.

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• iOS 18 public beta now available; here are all the new features
• iOS 18 adds new 'Recovered' album to the Photos app for finding lost or damaged content
• Apple releases watchOS 11 public beta 1
• tvOS 18 public beta 1 with InSight feature now available
• macOS Sequoia public beta 1 now available with iPhone Mirroring
• Apple releases new midnight color for HomePod mini, replacing space gray
• New HomePod corroborated by references to 'HomeAccessory'
• Touchscreen-ready interface hidden in tvOS amid HomePod rumors
• Apple trained AI models on YouTube content without consent
• Apple says its OpenELM model doesn't power Apple Intelligence amid YouTube controversy
• Apple TV+ scores Emmy nominations in every major 2024 category

Benjamin finally gets a chance to try a Vision Pro for himself. iOS 18 beta 3 includes some welcome changes to the Photos app and the emoji keyboard, and tvOS beta adds InSight for the first time. There’s also rumors of a rigid plastic Apple Watch, and Ming-Chi Kuo lays out a roadmap for the iPhone’s telephoto zoom lens.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin talks about visiting the Battersea Apple Store, and camping at Silverstone this past weekend, as Apple simultaneously christened its ‘F1’ movie. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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• iOS 18 beta 3 now rolling out to developers
• iOS 18 beta 3: Here's everything new
• iOS 18 beta 3 gives most third-party app icons dark mode versions
• iOS 18’s new ‘dynamic’ wallpaper option changes colors automatically
• Apple TV+ InSight feature now live with iOS 18 and tvOS 18 beta 3
• Apple Watch Series 10 to feature larger screen and thinner design, but new health features could be delayed
• Benjamin's Apple Watch Ultra try-on
• Report: Apple testing next-gen Apple Watch SE made with plastic to cut costs
• iPhone 16 Pro to get same 5x zoom camera as Pro Max, bigger upgrades next year
• Benjamin's Vision Pro photoshoot
• Apple Vision Pro: EyeSight, comfort, and more impressions from my latest demo
• Vision Pro: I just tried Apple's first spatial computer, and here's what I think
• 9to5Mac Happy Hour 438: Hands-on impressions and thoughts on Apple Vision Pro design and features
• Apple’s F1 new details: first trailer, budget dispute, IMAX runtime
• The first Apple TV+ summer blockbuster, Brad Pitt’s Formula 1 film, is titled ’F1’

Benjamin and Chance reflect on all the week’s Apple news in this July holiday episode. Apple has released a new whitepaper on Apple device longevity, as right-to-repair regulation takes hold. The Apple Watch Series 10 this year might not be the drastic Series X redesign we’d all been hoping for, and Kuo expects AirPods Pro with infrared cameras to launch in 2026.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin is still annoyed by iOS 18 Game Mode, and Chance has a change of opinion about the iPad Pro nano-texture display. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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• Apple shares new stats on product longevity; touts iPhone's resale value vs Android - 9to5Mac
• Report: Apple developing new way to make iPhone batteries easier to replace - 9to5Mac
• Apple Watch Series 10 may not get a radical redesign after all
• Alleged Apple Watch Series 10 schematics show larger 2-inch display, unchanged band attachment system - 9to5Mac
• Kuo: Apple to begin mass production of AirPods with cameras by 2026 - 9to5Mac
• I was wrong about the new iPad Pro’s nano-texture display - 9to5Mac

Benjamin and Chance react to all the new features in iOS 18 beta 2, and the fact that most of those features won’t be available in the European Union as Apple worries about DMA compliance concerns. In other EU legal news, the commission threatens fines for Apple’s anti-steering policies, and is officially investigating the Core Technology Fee. Also, Chance reviews the new Beats Solo Buds and relaunched Beats Pill portable speaker. 

And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance’s Mac low storage bug returns, and Benjamin tries the Connected Cards feature in the Apple Wallet app. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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• Review: Beats Solo Buds set a new standard
• Hands-on: The Beats Pill is back and better than ever
• US carriers enabling RCS for iPhone users running iOS 18 beta 2
• EU App Store changes for iPad now available to test with second iPadOS 18 beta
• Hands-on with iPhone Mirroring with iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia
• Hands-on with SharePlay Remote Control on iPadOS 18 [Video]
• Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring to Mac, and SharePlay Screen Sharing won’t be available in the EU at launch
• EU says Apple anti-steering rules in breach of DMA, officially investigating Core Technology Fee terms
• Apple TV app adds new 'Catch Up' feature for live streaming sports in MLS Season Pass
• Apple announces first premium podcast, available to listen early access with Apple TV+ subscription

Benjamin and Chance are back with a review of this week’s Apple news, including thoughts on the rumored bigger watch sizes coming this fall, Apple’s plans to design thinner iPhone and MacBook Pro models, and the abrupt cancellation of Apple Pay Later. We also have unearthed even more interesting changes found in the first iOS 18 beta. 

And in Happy Hour Plus, we predict what iOS 18 features will have the most impact, positive or negative, on the public at large when the software update lands on customer iPhones  later this year. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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• iOS 18 brings math and conversions support to your iPhone's keyboard
• iOS 18 lets users choose their preferred Home Hub device
• watchOS 11 removes Siri face on Apple Watch
• Apple planning redesigned iPhone, MacBook Pro, and Apple Watch that are significantly thinner
• Kuo: Apple Watch Series 10 to feature larger display and thinner chassis, approaching Ultra screen size
• Apple discontinuing Apple Pay Later, ahead of new features launching this fall
• Apple Pay Later withdrawal likely because of a law passed in 1968
• Report: Apple halts work on Vision Pro, aims to release cheaper Vision headset next year

In this bumper edition, Benjamin and Chance react to everything Apple announced at WWDC 2024, including all the new features in iOS 18, visionOS 2, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11 and tvOS 18, and the suite of announcements under the banner of Apple Intelligence, as Apple sets its AI strategy. 

And in Happy Hour Plus, we have even more thoughts on WWDC and some of the surrounding press interviews taking place this week. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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• WWDC 2024 live blog and news hub: iOS 18, 'Apple Intelligence' debut, more - 9to5Mac

Benjamin and Chance run down the WWDC expectations, and debate whether reality will match the hype. There’s certainly a lot expected, with major new features for the iOS 18 home screen, Control Center, and a veritable AI infusion across Apple’s platforms. We give our thoughts on what we are most excited to see announced. Plus, Apple accidentally miscounted the number of GPU cores in the M2 iPad Air, and the Apple TV app may finally be coming to Android. 

And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance embarked on a 3,500-mile road EV trip to his new house, and loves CarPlay more than ever before. He also updates us on how good the Vision Pro is as a travel holiday computer, and his smart home plans. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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• Apple says M2 iPad Air performance claims are accurate despite GPU mix-up
• Apple downgrades new M2 iPad Air, now says it features a 9-core GPU instead of 10-core
• Report: Apple working on bringing Apple TV app to Android phones
• Apple held talks to launch Apple TV+ in China, would become the only US streaming service to be available in the region
• Rumor: iPhone 16 Pro to feature world's thinnest smartphone bezel
• Here’s everything to expect from Apple’s AI-focused WWDC 2024

Benjamin and Zac discuss the curious rumors about a 20-inch foldable iPad/MacBook, and the latest Vision Pro content developments. iOS 18 may let users change the icons of the apps on their home screen, but how exactly? We also have more insight into Apple’s AI plans and its approach to handling user data privacy while remaining feature competitive.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Zac talk more about the genuine utility of ChatGPT in daily life.

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• Apple’s WWDC opportunity: why iOS 18 may prove pivotal to taking AI mainstream
• iOS 18 Siri will better understand people, events, locations – report
• Vision Pro Marvel app reviews: ‘Best experience’ or ‘flimsy and meh’
• OpenAI is helping Apple fix Siri, and that has Microsoft worried
• Apple’s artificial intelligence servers will use ‘confidential computing’ techniques to process user data while maintaining privacy
• Apple’s WWDC opportunity: why iOS 18 may prove pivotal to taking AI mainstream
• Apple confirms WWDC keynote details for AI-focused iOS 18, Platforms State of the Union, and more
• Customizing iOS app icons could be more impactful than it seems
• Apple may label iOS 18 artificial intelligence features as a beta preview, signaling Apple is still playing catch-up
• Rumor: iOS 18 will let users create custom emoji using generative AI
• Report: iOS 18 will let users recolor app icons, and place them wherever they want on the home screen
• Apple elaborates on rare iOS 17.5 bug that resurfaced deleted photos
• Welcome to the Ultra era, where Apple is making iPhones, MacBooks, and iPads more luxury than ever

Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise reports of a major form-factor change coming to the iPhone in 2025, with the addition of a new redesigned ‘Ultra’ model priced above the current Pro Max. The Plus is also expected to go away next year. iOS 17.5.1 includes a fix for the deleted photos bug but Apple yet again neglects to explain what happened. And, Apple Music causes a stir with their Best 100 albums list. 

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance discuss the appeal of the newly announced Peacock, Apple, and Netflix Comcast ‘StreamSaver’ bundle.

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• Apple Music 'best albums of all time' countdown reveals the top 10
• Apple Music kicks off 10-day '100 Best Albums' of all time countdown
• Rumor: iOS 18 to include new 'smart song transitions' feature for Apple Music
• Apple launches iPhone trade in promotion, get boosted credit for a new iPhone for a limited time
• Apple says iOS 17.5.1 fixes 'rare' bug that caused deleted photos to return
• iOS 17.5 is allegedly resurfacing pictures that were deleted years ago
• Apple Plans a Thinner iPhone in 2025 — The Information
• iPhone 17 rumors: New design, 'Slim' model to replace 'Plus’, more
• All-screen M5 MacBook with foldable display and Vision Pro price now rumored for 2026
• Netflix, Apple TV+ and Peacock bundle priced at $15/mo for Comcast Xfinity customers

Benjamin gives his thoughts on his brief experience using the new M4 iPad Pro hardware, while Chance ponders a purchase. Apple previews some exciting new iOS 18 accessibility features, and we gist more insight into Apple’s AI plans with reports that the company is already hosting Apple Silicon chips in its server farms.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance react to the increasing likelihood that John Ternus becomes Apple’s next CEO, in the fullness of time. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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• Apple announces new accessibility features, including Eye Tracking - Apple
• iOS 17.5 is now available: Here's everything you need to know
• Apple previews iOS 18 accessibility features including eye tracking and music haptics
• CarPlay in iOS 18 will add these new accessibility features
• iOS 18 will let you use custom voice phrases to trigger actions
• Vision Pro will soon be able to show live captions of everything being spoken around you
• M4 iPad Pro reviews praise OLED display; criticize price, software
• Hands-on with the nano-texture M4 iPad Pro [Video]
• Here's how much lighter the iPad Pro's new Magic Keyboard actually is
• Not an iPad Pro Review: Why iPadOS Still Doesn’t Get the Basics Right
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• Bloomberg: iOS 18 AI tech to rely on data centers with Apple silicon
• iOS 18: Apple finalizing deal to bring ChatGPT to iPhone
• Apple to unveil brand new Siri at WWDC powered by generative AI
• iPhone 17 rumors: New design, 'Slim' model to replace 'Plus’, more
• Apple allegedly planning foldable 20.3-inch hybrid for 2025, foldable iPhone in 2026
• John Ternus emerging as most likely successor to Tim Cook as Apple CEO

Benjamin and Chance react to all the announcements out of the spring ‘Let Loose’ event, including the radically thin new iPad Pro, the new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air lineup, what to expect from the M4 chip, and how the event compared to their expectations going in overall.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance reflect on how they feel the video event format is performing for Apple, and whether it makes sense for the company to return to the live keynote style, sometimes. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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• iPad Air 6: Redesigned model available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, landscape front camera, more
• Apple announces new iPad Pro: OLED display, M4 chip, thinner redesigned chassis
• Apple unveils M4: Its first chip made for AI from the ground up
• New versions of Final Cut and Logic Pro for iPad take advantage of the power of the M4 chip
• Apple doubles down on AI virtual musicians, adds intelligent stem splitting, more in new Logic Pro for iPad and Mac
• Apple debuts Magic Keyboard for M4 iPad Pro with larger trackpad, function row, aluminum palm rest
• Apple Pencil Pro launches, with squeeze gesture, roll, FindMy
• Apple reduces iPad 10 price to $349, discontinues iPad 9 with Home button

Benjamin and Chance assess the final iPad rumors ahead of next week’s ‘Let Loose’ event. Beats launches an incredibly compelling new addition to their headphones lineup, the Beats Solo Buds. At the same time, Apple fails to acknowledge what happened with people getting locked out of their Apple IDs over the weekend, in the same week as it releases a statement promising to fix an issue with iPhone alarms. 

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• Apple debuts new Beats Solo Buds with 18-hour battery life for $79
• Apple's Beats Pill speaker could be about to make a comeback
• Apple users are being locked out of their Apple IDs with no explanation
• Apple working on fix for bug causing iPhone alarms to not play sounds
• iOS 18 rumor: These new AI features are coming to Safari
• EU will force Apple to add app sideloading, alternative browser engine support to iPad
• Report: iOS 18 to update many of the built-in apps, home screen updates, 'modular' design tweaks
• Gurman: New iPad Pro may actually be powered by the M4 chip, touting AI features
• M4 iPad Pro: Will Apple put a brand new chip in its next iPad?
• New Apple Pencil to include haptic feedback and new gestures

Benjamin and Chance get hyped for the just-announced Apple event, entitled ‘Let Loose’ set for May 7, in which we expect Apple to finally update the iPad hardware lineup. There’s also rumors that Apple is preparing to end FineWoven case production, and a weird curio that the iPhone 17 Plus screen may get slightly smaller. Elsewhere, AirPlay for hotels finally arrives and Apple is nearing a deal to exclusively stream the 2025 FIFA Club Word Cup.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance’s Mac broke. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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• Apple announces special event for May 7: 'Let Loose'
• Tim Cook hints at new Apple Pencil 3 coming next month
• Ross Young: New iPad Air won’t feature mini-LED after all, but a new mystery iPad is coming in Q4
• Rumor: Apple ends production of FineWoven cases and watch bands, following complaints
• Apple still has one more 'season' of FineWoven accessories in the works, but the end is near
• Kuo: Apple cuts Vision Pro shipments, now 'reviewing and adjusting' headset strategy
• AirPlay streaming launches today on TVs at IHG hotels and resorts
• Full list of hotels with AirPlay streaming support
• Report: iPhone 17 Plus to feature a smaller screen than current 'Plus' phones
• Gurman: iOS 18 AI features to be powered by 'entirely on-device' LLM, offering privacy and speed benefits
• Apple nearing billion-dollar streaming TV deal with FIFA; still in the running for NBA rights
• Yes, the YouTube app now hijacks your Apple TV's screen saver

Benjamin and Chance discuss the latest in Apple news, including Web Distribution for EU users launching in iOS 17.5 beta 2, we get our first sense of the M4 Mac release scheduled and the company opens up its third-party repair policies further. Also, the Humane Ai Pin debuts to a very mixed critical response.

And in Happy Hour Plus, we talk about our multitasking and window management habits on macOS. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

Note from Chance: We had some technical difficulties this week, so the audio quality isn't up to our normal standards. We apologize and will be back to normal next time!

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• Game Boy emulator now available on the iPhone following App Store rules change [update: gone]
• iPhone 'iGBA' emulator removed from App Store, but we aren't sure why
• Here's why Apple removed the first Game Boy emulator from the App Store
• The Verge’s Humane AI Pin review
• MKBHD’s AI Pin review
• iOS 17.5 beta 2 coming today with new Web Distribution sideloading feature in the EU
• Apple will relax repair policy to allow used genuine parts with select iPhones
• Apple's John Ternus defends iPhone parts pairing as 'not evil'
• Here's when to expect the first M4 Macs to launch
• Apple aiming to release first M4-powered Macs this year with a focus on AI

Benjamin and Chance delve into the latest rounds of iOS 18 rumors, including a curious discovery of a new ‘Safari browser assistant’ in development. Apple has also changed the rules surrounding game emulators in the App Store, with somewhat unclear implications. Apple News+ adds a new Quartile word puzzle, and the wait for the new iPad Pro continues.

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• Rumor: iOS 18 to include new 'Safari browsing assistant' AI feature
• iOS 18 reportedly bringing these two upgrades to Apple Maps
• iPadOS 18 rumored to drop support for these iPads; iOS 18 support unchanged
• How Apple is making sure Vision Pro doesn't end up like Google Glass
• App Store guidelines now allow game emulators; more
• iOS 17.5 expands Puzzles collection with leaderboards and new 'Quartiles' word game
• New iPad Pro and iPad Air launch likely set for second week of May, expect iPad Pro price increases
• iPadOS 17.5 confirms new display for next-gen iPad Pro

Benjamin and Chance discuss the bizarre idea that Apple is interested in making a humanoid robot to help with household chores, as its “next big thing”. Also, Apple launches the first ever sports ‘film’ shot in Immersive Video, and releases Spatial Personas for all Vision Pro users.

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• Apple launches first ever Immersive Video sports film for Apple Vision Pro
• New spatial Persona beta feature launching for Apple Vision Pro users today
• Bloomberg: New iPad Pro and iPad Air updates expected in 'early May'
• iOS 17.5 beta 1: Here's everything new
• iPadOS 17.5 hints at new 'squeeze' gesture for Apple Pencil 3
• Gurman: Apple working on personal robotics as next skunk-works project
• Apple sues former iOS engineer for leaking Journal app, Vision Pro details, and more

Benjamin and Chance go deep on the Department of Justice vs. Apple suit, in which the DOJ alleges Apple’s iPhone monopoly is illegally maintained. In happier news, Apple announced the dates for WWDC 2024 where we expect to see major AI announcements as part of iOS 18, and much more.

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• WWDC 2024 confirmed for June 10: iOS 18 and more expected
• Apple teases 'Absolutely Incredible' AI-focused WWDC
• Apple says DOJ 'threatens who we are' as it vows to 'vigorously defend' against iPhone antitrust lawsuit
• United States sues Apple: Read the full DOJ lawsuit document here
• Apple says it spent three years trying to bring Apple Watch to Android
• Understanding the DOJ's Antitrust Complaint Against Apple - MacStories
• WWDC artwork over the years
• Mac OS X Mavericks banner

Benjamin and Chance react to the news that Apple is partnering with Google to use their Gemini models to power some AI features coming in iOS 18. Also, there’s more details about the two new AirPods models set to debut later this year. There’s also rumors about anti-reflective matte screens for iPhone and iPad, and Walmart announces that it is selling Macs for the first time, starting with the cut-price $699 M1 MacBook Air.

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• Walmart begins selling the Mac for the first time: M1 MacBook Air for $699 [Updated]
• Mass production of two new AirPods models to start in May, targeting fall release
• iOS 18 to include new 'hearing aid mode' for AirPods Pro, report says
• Apple might use Google Gemini to power some iPhone AI features
• Apple says DOJ ‘threatens who we are’ as it vows to ‘vigorously defend’ against iPhone antitrust lawsuit
• NYTimes echoes report of AI partnership talks between Apple and Google
• Apple to be sued by US Department of Justice for antitrust as soon as tomorrow
• Rumor: iPhone 17 to have new anti-reflective display
• New iPad Pro could be available in new matte screen option, rumor claims

Benjamin and Chance analyze the latest round of Apple’s changes to appease the EU, get hyped for the impending 2024 iPad Pro features, and news that Apple is testing an AI platform for advertising.

Apple Arcade is the topic in Happy Hour Plus, as we discuss how the service stacks up today compared to how it was presented in 2019.

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• Epic says Apple will reinstate developer account, clearing path for Epic Games Store on iPhone
• Apple will allow users to download apps directly from a developer’s website, in latest EU App Store rule change
• Apple revises App Store rules in the EU in response to developer feedback
• Here are the full dimensions of the 2024 iPad Air and iPad Pro
• A new iPad Pro is coming: Here are four things to expect
• What to expect from the new iPad Air
• New iPad Air will feature landscape front-facing camera, new rumor says
• iOS 17.4 beta hints at new iPad with landscape Face ID camera
• Apple developed chip equivalent to four M2 Ultras for Apple Car
• Apple talks with Mercedes detailed in new Apple Car report
• Report: Apple testing AI-powered ads platform
• Apple ramps up work on ad-supported Apple TV+ plan
• Apple Arcade criticized by developers for falling payouts and more

Benjamin and Chance analyze what’s new in the just-announced M3 MacBook Air and praise the MacBook Air lineup as it stands today, iOS 17.4 brings a whole host of changes to comply with the EU Digital Markets Act, and Apple TV+ launches a limited time catalog of movies to watch. Chance also gives us a one-month check in on the Vision Pro. 

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• iOS 17.4 won't remove Home Screen web apps in the EU after all
• Apple fined $2 billion by EU commission for 'abusive' App Store rules, Apple to appeal
• Epic says Apple terminated its newly reinstated developer account over tweet
• Should you update to iOS 17.4? Here's what's new
• Apple launches new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip, support for two external displays, faster Wi-Fi
• Apple confirms 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro update for multi-display
• Apple TV+ adds a limited time library of 50 movies to stream for free

Benjamin and Chance react to the shock news of the cancellation of the long-gestating Apple Car project, and Mark Gurman details some of the future wearables Apple is pondering including smart glasses, rings, and AirPods earbuds with integrated cameras. We are also anticipating some design changes in iOS 18, but recognize Apple has likely learned the painful lessons of the iOS 6 -> iOS 7 transition. 

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• Gurman: Apple exploring future wearable ideas including AirPods with cameras, smart glasses
• Gurman: iOS 18 to include redesigned UI elements, macOS 'revamp' to follow later
• Rumor: These are the devices that will support iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
• Apple cancels Apple Car project after more than a decade
• New Beats Solo 4 headphones revealed by iOS 17.4 RC files

The Apple news cycle continues apace this week, with the company launching a brand new app, Sports, for sports scores. The iPhone 15 battery is now rated for twice as many charge cycles, along with a redesigned Battery UI in iOS 17.4. Apple is reportedly planning new AI features for both Spotlight search and Xcode code completion, and the EU readies a $500 million fine for Apple’s anticompetitive behavior in music streaming market. Benjamin and Chance break down all that and more in this week’s episode.

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• Apple confirms iOS 17.4 removes Home Screen web apps in the EU, here’s why
• Report: EU to fine Apple about $500 million for anticompetitive App Store policy in music streaming market
• Is Microsoft planning an Xbox Cloud Gaming app for iPhone? Nope.
• Apple to launch new AI coding and testing features in Xcode this year: report
• Apple tests upgraded iPhone and Mac search using AI
• Apple Music Replay updated with monthly stats views, 2024 Replay Mix available starting today
• Apple Music testing feature that easily imports playlists from Spotify and other services
• Apple says iPhone 15 batteries have a longer lifespan than initially thought
• iOS 17.4 makes it easier to know if your iPhone's battery health is 'normal'
• iMessage quantum security arrives with iOS 17.4
• Apple releases Sports app for iPhone, featuring real-time scores, stats and more
• Apple teases MLS playoffs Immersive Video for Vision Pro coming soon, shot in 8K 3D

Benjamin and Chance discuss the tantalizing references to a HomePod with some kind of screen found in iOS 17.4 beta 3, the App Store Review process has an embarrassing week, and The Information reports Apple is still working on foldable iPhone prototypes. Chance also bought the developer strap for the Apple Vision Pro, while some other launch day buyers opt to return their units within the two-week window.

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• iOS 17.4 adds new 'Virtual Card Number' feature to Apple Cash
• Apple Vision Pro will work with mobile device management starting with visionOS 1.1
• visionOS 1.1 lets users reset Vision Pro without their password
• visionOS 1.1 lets Vision Pro users bring virtual 3D objects closer
• Apple pulls pirated movies and TV shows app disguised as a vision testing tool
• LastPass alerting customers to imposter 'LassPass' password manager currently in App Store [U: Pulled]
• Apple wants you to know that App Store is a safe and trusted place
• Apple posts Q1 2024 earnings results
• Apple says the EU accounts for just 7% of its global App Store revenue
• Tim Cook teases Apple AI announcements coming "later this year", amid iOS 18 rumors
• Report: Apple actively developing foldable clamshell iPhone prototypes, folding 8-inch iPad
• iCloud for Windows redesigned, Apple Music and Apple TV exit preview, iTunes remains

Chance has had his Apple Vision Pro for about one week, and we all have a lot of thoughts about Apple’s brand new platform. A truly new Apple product doesn’t come along very often, and this is a particularly special one. We go deep on the Vision Pro hardware, comfort, what it’s like using Vision Pro for media and productivity, Personas, FaceTime, real-world battery life, and so much more.

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• The MLB app on Vision Pro

Benjamin and Chance deep dive into all the App Store changes announced in response to the EU Digital Markets Act, and debate whether anyone is incentivized to make the leap. Also, the first Apple Vision Pro reviews have dropped ahead of its Friday release, and iOS 17.4 brings some fun new features and code references look ahead to iOS 18's AI integration.

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• Apple Vision Pro review roundup
• Nine problems with Vision Pro passthrough: 'VR trying to be AR'
• New Vision Pro tidbits and MKBHD's full hands-on video
• You can't edit your Apple Vision Pro home screen: visionOS apps are arranged alphabetically
• Vision Pro won't let you save web apps to your home screen
• Can you cook with Vision Pro? Here are the pros and cons [Video]
• Here's what it's like using Vision Pro as an external Mac display
• Apple announces support for third-party iPhone app stores in the EU, coming with iOS 17.4
• Apple says third-party app marketplace creators must have €1,000,000 'letter of credit'
• Apple announces reduced commission structure for apps in Europe
• Apple now allows game streaming apps in the App Store
• Apple shares more details about the new default web browser prompt in iOS 17.4
• iPad users will miss out on third-party app stores, browser engines, and more
• Apple will prompt users to set default browsers and allow third-party web engines on iPhone in the EU
• Spotify CEO slams Apple's App Store changes; Apple fires back [U]
• Epic CEO Tim Sweeney says latest App Store changes are an 'anticompetitive scheme rife with junk fees'
• Fortnite coming back to iOS (in the EU) through new 'Epic Store'
• Microsoft calls Apple's proposed App Store changes a 'step in the wrong direction'
• Apple Podcasts now offers auto-generated transcripts in iOS 17.4
• iOS 17.4 beta 1: Here are all the new features and changes
• Apple Music SharePlay control expands from CarPlay to HomePod and Apple TV
• iOS 17.4: Apple continues work on AI-powered Siri and Messages features, with help from ChatGPT
• iOS 17.4 beta hints at new iPad with landscape Face ID camera
• Gurman: New iPad Pro and M3 MacBook Air already in production, set for end of March release

Benjamin and Chance talk about all the latest Apple news from this week, including some new iPhone 16 rumors on tech specs and capabilities of the new Capture Button, incentives for artists to produce Spatial Audio music, and the latest installment in the Apple Watch ban saga. Plus, Ford has some CarPlay announcements in the same week that Apple’s ambitions for Project Titan have been scaled back significantly, as the company now looks to launch its own electric vehicle in 2028.

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• Report: iPhone 16 camera button will let users zoom in and out by swiping, adjust focus
• Report: iPhone 16 to feature more RAM and faster Wi-Fi; upgraded 5G coming to iPhone 16 Pro
• Hands-on: Ford debuts new in-car digital platform with dual-screen Apple Maps via CarPlay
• Bloomberg: Apple targets 2028 release date for its own electric vehicle
• Rivian taps ex-Porsche and Apple vet to lead R2, R3 EVs  
• Apple Music will now pay 10% higher royalties to artists for Spatial Audio music
• Apple readies Apple Watch Series 9 ban workaround by disabling blood oxygen functionality [U]
• Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales ban resumes tomorrow, appeals court rules
• How Apple is informing customers about the modified Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2
• Apple begins selling Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 without the blood oxygen feature
• Apple revises US App Store rules to let developers link to outside payment methods, but it will still charge a commission
• Spotify calls Apple's 27% cut of purchases outside the App Store 'outrageous'; urges EU to 'act switftly'
• Supreme Court upholds Apple vs. Epic ruling, Apple must allow app developers to link to other payment systems
• Apple demands $73M in Epic legal expenses
• Epic to contest Supreme Court ruling on App Store in-app sales

Chance talks about his second time going hands-on with the Apple Vision Pro, including trying the newly announced Disney+ experiences. We also discuss the preorder process, and the newly released tech specs and accessories for Apple’s upcoming headset. There’s also an ongoing debacle about exactly what third party apps, if any, will be available on visionOS at launch.

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• Apple Vision Pro: EyeSight, comfort, and more impressions from my latest demo
• Vision Pro: Apple's first spatial computer is now available for pre-order
• Apple Vision Pro available in three storage configurations
• Apple Vision Pro accessories: $200 Travel Case, $200 Battery, $200 Light Seal, and more
• Here's how much Vision Pro AppleCare and deductibles cost
• Apple Vision Pro comes with these pre-installed spatial apps
• Vision Pro shipping estimates begin slipping to March for some configurations
• Apple Vision Pro custom engraving offered on optical inserts from ZEISS
• PSA: Here's what to expect if you buy Vision Pro but don't live in the United States
• Apple offers in-depth look at Vision Pro in new 'Guided Tour' video
• Vision Pro replacement/repair costs up to $2,399 without AppleCare
• Apple reveals Vision Pro's weight for the first time: Here's how it compares
• Vision Pro supports AirPlay mirroring to iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and more
• YouTube, Spotify, and some other popular apps (probably) won't be available on Vision Pro at launch
• Vision Pro Immersive Video makes it the ultimate entertainment device, says Apple

Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s announcement of Vision Pro pre-orders and launch dates, and dive into what we still don’t know. Also, Ming-Chi Kuo has some details on future iPhone camera upgrades, Apple’s anti-trust concerns continue, and the latest Apple TV+ news. 

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• Zac's post on Threads and Phil Schiller's response
• Kuo: 24-megapixel upgraded front camera coming with iPhone 17
• AirTag 2 not expected until 2025 as Apple sits on backlog of first-gen inventory
• Will the iPhone 16 Pro be able to record 4K spatial video?
• Vision Pro launching on February 2, pre-orders begin next week
• Here's everything that Apple includes in the Vision Pro box
• Prescription lenses for Vision Pro to cost $149 – less than predicted
• Apple increases Vision Pro battery life estimate for video playback
• Vision Pro's Persona feature will be considered a 'beta' at launch
• Apple shares new 'Get Ready' Vision Pro ad with clips from Star Wars, Back to the Future, more
• Xcode files reveal Vision Pro RAM details, but what about storage capacities?
• Apple Vision Pro demos in retail stores will begin on February 2
• US expected to hit Apple with major antitrust lawsuit this year
• Apple tells EU it has five different App Stores, not just one
• When will Killers of the Flower Moon stream on Apple TV+?
• Ridley Scott's Napoleon movie now available on premium video on demand

Benjamin and Chance are back from the holidays. Chance retells his experience using CarPlay and EV routing in Apple Maps, the Apple Watch is (temporarily?) back on shelves, Apple is reportedly in talks with news publishers about licensing content for its AI systems, and all signs point to an impending Vision Pro release.

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• Chance’s thread on Threads with Mach-E roadtrip details
• Charging a Mach-E at a Tesla Supercharger
• Ford will add Tesla plug to its electric vehicles in surprising move
• GM and Ford EV owners to get Tesla Supercharger access as soon as February
• iOS 17 adds real-time charging availability info for EV drivers
• This CarPlay GPS bug makes Apple Maps unusable and dangerous
• Apple Watch ban news hub: Everything we know right now
• Apple Watch ban temporarily halted, thanks to US appeals court
• Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 return to Apple Online Store after a week of unavailability
• Next-gen Apple Watch again rumored to break compatibility with existing bands - 9to5Mac
• Apple Infinite Loop retail store permanently closing next month
• Apple permanently closing Apple Royal Hawaiian retail store next month after 15 years
• Apple wants to train its AI with $50 million worth of licensed news articles
• Vision Pro release date: Everything we know

Benjamin and Chance look back on the year in Apple news, assessing the state of the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the rest of Apple’s product lineup in light of the 2023 releases, and what is rumored to come in 2024. 

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Benjamin and Chance discuss the wild situation of the Apple Watch sales ban in the US as part of an ongoing patent dispute with Masimo over blood oxygen sensor patents. Also, Apple has finally shared details of the first vehicles featuring next-generation CarPlay, Apple News+ adds The Athletic, and we round out the year with some #Ask9to5Mac questions.

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• Apple halting Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales: Here's why
• ITC denies Apple's request to delay looming Apple Watch ban
• First cars with next-generation CarPlay officially announced
• Hands-on: In a world of CarPlay uncertainty, Polestar 2's dual-screen interface shines
• Apple News+ now includes sports coverage from The Athletic, Wirecutter coming soon
• Report: Apple offers to open up Apple Pay NFC system on iPhone to appease EU regulators
• Apple announces new 'contingent pricing' feature for App Store subscriptions
• EU to ban anti-steering App Store rules for Apple Music competitors after Spotify complaint
• Apple developing possible software workaround in response to Apple Watch ban
• Chance’s appearance on Charlie Chapman’s Launched podcast

iOS 17.2 is finally here, and Benjamin and Chance break down all the new features. iOS 17.3 introduces new opt-in measures to protect against shoulder surfing thieves. Also, Apple blocks Beeper Mini, launches a USB-C case for AirPods Pro 2, and plans to start offering incentives for artists to make their songs available in Spatial Audio on Apple Music.

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• Stolen Device Protection for iPhone: Now in testing
• How to swipe between Apple Watch faces in watchOS 10
• Apple shut down Beeper Mini's iMessage for Android
• Apple Music collaborative playlists add emoji reactions in iOS 17.3 beta
• Beeper Mini restores iMessage service, now for free
• iMessage for Android via Beeper Mini and Cloud are down again
• Apple releases standalone USB-C case for AirPods Pro 2 for $99
• Apple's chief iPhone and Apple Watch designer leaving
• Apple Podcasts app launching on Tesla vehicles next week
• GM's latest excuse for dropping CarPlay is its dumbest yet
• Chevy Blazer EV first drive – is it worth its $56k base price? | Electrek
• Report: Apple Music to add new incentives for artists who use Dolby Atmos

iOS 17.2 beta release candidate is here with a few surprise changes in store, while Apple formally retires the iTunes TV Shows and Movies apps in tvOS. An impressive new app called Beeper brings iMessage to Android in the right way. There’s also talk of an Apple-Paramount streaming bundle, and the M3 MacBook Air might be released sooner than we thought. Benjamin and Chance discuss it all.

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• Review: Eve Outdoor Cam is a great HomeKit camera with floodlight, Home app needs more notification controls
• Chance's now $29 camera with HomeKit Secure Video
• Here's what's actually going on in that viral 'glitch in the matrix' iPhone mirror picture
• iOS 17.2 release notes: Every new feature and change
• iTunes Movies and TV Shows app discontinued with new Apple TV update
• tvOS 17.2 changes the behavior of the Siri button
• Rumor: New Action button coming to the entire iPhone 16 lineup
• Beeper Mini will add SMS, Facetime in 'near future'
• Beeper Mini is even better than a real iMessage app for Android
• Beeper Mini brings native iMessage to Android
• New iPad Air, iPad Pro, and MacBook Air coming soon: report
• Report: Apple in talks to offer combined streaming bundle of Apple TV+ and Paramount+
• Apple original film 'Killers of the Flower Moon' will be available to buy/rent from tomorrow

Chance has some more thoughts about his new MacBook Pro, then he and Benjamin dive into the changes in iOS 17.2 beta 4, Apple services debut their Year-in-Review press, Apple seems to be on the edge of ditching Goldman Sachs for the Apple Card, and there are even more hints about when we can expect the Vision Pro to actually go on sale.

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• Apple Music Replay 2023: How to find your top songs, artists, more
• Spotify Wrapped 2023: Everything you need to know
• Apple Books Year Review: How to see
• Apple announces top podcasts of 2023 alongside new Apple Books Year in Review feature
• iOS 17.2 beta 4 lets users change default notification sound
• Apple ending Apple Card partnership with Goldman Sachs
• Apple delays plans to bring its own 5G modems to the iPhone
• Apple makes up less than 5% of Arm's revenue, and Arm can't do anything about it
• Apple reveals 2023 App Store Award winners; names generative AI the 'trend of the year'
• Good news and bad news for people waiting on a MacBook with built-in 5G
• Apple Vision Pro gets new onboarding videos with visionOS beta 6
• Gurman: Apple Vision Pro still not quite ready for launch, likely to release around March

Benjamin and Chance react to the shocking news that Apple is adopting RCS for iPhone messaging, likely with iOS 18 next year, and its implications on the ecosystem at large. We also answer your begging questions in #Ask9to5Mac, on this special holiday episode. Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate!

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• Apple extends free period for iPhone 14 satellite features
• Apple announces that RCS support is coming to iPhone next year
• What color bubbles will RCS messages be? Here's Apple's answer
• RCS is coming to iOS, but will it change anything for iPhone users?
• Apple's RCS announcement date wasn't coincidence
• Apple Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals revealed
• Apple aims to make holiday shopping easier with 'Order By' deadlines
• Black Friday Apple deals: M3 MacBook Pro, AirPods, more
• Apple Music Classical is now available on the iPad
• Is Craig Federighi a Taylor Swift fan?

Benjamin and Chance discuss the latest features in iOS 17.2, Mark Gurman teases a major ‘ambitious’ iOS 18 update, Ming-Chi Kuo provides a 2024 roadmap for what to expect from iPad hardware, and Apple gives some press a hands-on demo of spatial videos viewed through Apple Vision Pro.

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• Apple has allowed some press to view their own spatial videos in Vision Pro, Final Cut gaining editing ability next year
• iOS 17.2 beta 2 enables Vision Pro spatial video capture on iPhone 15 Pro
• Daring Fireball: Vision Pro, Spatial Video, and Panoramic Photos
• WSJ Vision Pro write-up
• Apple iPhone Spatial Video Arrives in Beta and Looks Amazing on Vision Pro
• Apple extends free period for iPhone 14 satellite features
• iOS 17.2 beta 2: Here are all of the features and changes
• iOS 17.2 lets users disable inline text predictions
• watchOS 10.2 brings back gesture to swipe between watch faces
• Shazam comes to your Mac's menu bar and Control Center in latest beta
• Apple wants iOS 18 to be its most 'ambitious and compelling' update in years, report says
• Kuo: Apple to update all iPad models next year, including OLED iPad Pro and new 12.9-inch iPad Air
• Apple reportedly planning major price increase for OLED iPad Pro
• Why the rumored 12.9-inch iPad Air actually makes a lot of sense
• Apple earns 36% of Google search ad revenue through Safari, antitrust trial reveals

Following the review embargo lifting for the M3 iMac and MacBook Pro lineup this week, Chance talks about his hands-on experience with the new MacBook Pro. Benjamin and Chance also discuss the uncharacteristic Apple PR statement about the future of the iMac roadmap, the disappointing outlook for the AirPods Max, and all the new features coming in iOS 17.2.

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• M3 MacBook Pro review: Peak performance – Six Colors
• M3 MacBook Pro reignites debate over 8GB RAM, and Apple tiers
• macOS 'High Power Mode' expands to 14-inch MacBook Pro for the first time
• Hands-on: Apple's new 14-inch MacBook Pro in space 'black' (and why I bought it)
• Apple says it is not making a new 27-inch iMac
• The first Apple Watch was supposed to launch with blood sugar monitoring
• Apple Watch for Android was coming, canceled to protect iPhone
• Apple Health: Blood Pressure, Glucose, Sleep Apnea; Team Issues - Bloomberg
• iOS 17.2 has a system to update sealed iPhones at Apple Stores
• iOS 17.2 beta 1: Here are all of the new features and changes
• The simplicity of Apple's Journal app could end up ruining it
• iOS 17.2 beta includes all-new Journal app; here’s how it works
• New AirPods Max coming next year reportedly will still lag behind AirPods Pro features, lack H2 chip
• 3D movies showing up in Apple TV app ahead of Apple Vision Pro launch

Benjamin and Chance discuss everything Apple announced at its October Halloween-themed event, including all the nuances of the M3 Apple Silicon generation, the new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, and the (somewhat) updated iMac.

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• Apple officially unveils M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max: 3 nanometer, Dynamic Caching GPU, more
• Apple announces new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro: M3 chip, Space Black, cheaper $1599 starting price
• Apple announces new 24-inch iMac with M3 chip
• Apple’s ‘Scary Fast’ Mac event was shot on iPhone 15 Pro Max
• Here’s how Apple shot the entire ‘Scary fast’ event on iPhone 15 Pro (even the drone footage)

Benjamin and Chance are thrilled to see Apple switching it up a bit for this end-of-month video event streaming, for the first time, in the evening. They talk about what they expect to see at the start of the M3 Apple Silicon Mac generation. iOS 17.1 has shipped with some cool new additions to Apple Music, meanwhile Apple is said to be hard at work integrating AI features into all parts of iOS 18. Plus, TV+ price rises and the rumored 2024 roadmap for new AirPods models.

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• Zuckerberg: Threads on track to be a billion-person app that's 'more positive' than its competitor
• What to expect from Apple's unexpected 'Scary Fast' evening Mac event
• Apple announces special event for October 30: 'Scary fast'
• Bloomberg: New Macs to be announced at end of the month
• Report: AI features in development for iOS 18, Siri, Apple Music, Xcode and more
• Apple planning major AirPods refresh including new AirPods 4, AirPods Max, and more
• Apple releases iOS 17.1 with AirDrop, StandBy, and Music features plus 7 bug fixes
• iOS 17.1 available now with these new features and bug fixes
• Report: Apple planning revamped TV app, will discontinue dedicated iTunes movie and TV show apps
• Apple TV+, Arcade, and News+ subscription price increases from today
• Apple Announces October 30 Event, Held At 5 PM Pacific — Benjamin Mayo

Benjamin and Chance analyze the good and (mostly) bad of the Apple Pencil lineup, following the announcement of the new USB-C model this week. Also, there are details about what Apple will cut from a cheaper Vision Pro model; how critical is EyeSight to the product, really? Listeners back up Chance’s poor CarPlay GPS experiences, more iPhone camera testing at ACL, and Apple TV+'s new film strategy begins today.

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• This CarPlay GPS bug makes Apple Maps unusable and dangerous
• iPhone 15 Pro Max 5x daylight zoom test at ACL
• iPhone 15 reportedly selling worse than iPhone 14 in China
• Apple unveils cheaper Apple Pencil with USB-C port and more
• Apple Pencil USB-C vs Apple Pencil 2 vs 1
• Cheaper next-gen Apple Vision headset will likely drop EyeSight feature to save on cost
• Apple ends partnership with John Lasseter's Skydance Animation, 'Spellbound' going to Netflix
• Netflix will now charge up to $23/month for access after latest price increase

Chance discusses his experience using the iPhone 15 Pro Max to take photos and videos at a concert, and how the Camera app leaves much to be desired for these use cases. Also, CarPlay troubles, the knock-on impact of Benjamin’s phone number changeover, and the iPhone 12 radiation remedy to appease the French government. 

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• The 1975 concert video #1
• The 1975 concert video #2  
• 5x > 2x > 1x > 5x camera test
• Upgrade #480: Never Do a Deal with the Preference Daemon - Relay FM
• Review: iPhone 15 Pro & Pro Max – Six Colors
• Apple Wallet app integrates balances and transaction history for Discover US credit cards
• Apple explains why iPhone 12 was always safe to use in France, iOS 17.1 to address non-standard test that triggered non-issue
• iOS 17.1 changes iPhone 15 Pro Action Button behavior
• See Discover balance in Apple Wallet: How-to
• On Kuo’s latest Apple Watch report and the lack of nuance

Benjamin and Chance go hands-on with Apple Watch Double Tap and all the changes in the latest iOS 17.1 beta, wrap up the iPhone 15 #overheatinggate fiasco, dive deep into the ongoing Google trial that is revealing all sorts of details about the Apple search deal, and discuss why Formula 1 is a good target for Apple’s sports streaming ambitions. 

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• Apple says a software update is on the way to fix iPhone 15 overheating problems
• Apple releases iOS 17.0.3 with fix for iPhone 15 overheating issues
• Does iOS 17.0.3 slow down iPhone 15 Pro to prevent overheating?
• iPhone 15 Pro Max back glass cracks within seconds in new durability test [Video]
• Does the iPhone 15 Pro Max bend and crack easily? Consumer Reports says no
• Bloomberg: Apple held talks with Microsoft about acquiring Bing in 2020
• Apple pondered replacing Google with DuckDuckGo as default search engine in Safari private browsing mode
• Apple has a next-gen search engine called Pegasus, but don't expect a Google Search competitor yet
• Eddy Cue defends Google search deal despite privacy concerns: ‘The iPhone is a much more private device’ than Android
• Apple Watch Series 9 Double Tap feature now available in watchOS 10.1 beta
• iOS 17.1 finally lets you pick the album to use for the Photo Shuffle lock screen
• Report: Apple considers huge bid for global Formula 1 streaming rights
• Writers strike finally over, streamers agree to bonus payout for most popular shows
• Netflix price increase coming when ongoing actors strike ends

Benjamin and Chance share their hands-on experiences with Apple’s latest hardware: the Apple Watch Series 9 and iPhone 15 Pro. Plus, macOS Sonoma brings some cool new features to the Mac, and the first iOS 17.1 developer seed is released, kicking off a whole new beta cycle.

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• Apple releases macOS Sonoma with interactive desktop widgets, Game Mode, new wallpapers, much more
• iOS 17.1 beta 1: New Apple Music and AirDrop features, more
• Apple Wallet app can now show current account balances from UK banks
• Apple was working on stock trading service for iPhone users, plans put on hold after the market tanked
• Apple explains why only revised AirPods Pro 2 support lossless audio from Vision Pro
• iPhone 15 can locate your friends up to 60 meters away with Precision Finding [Video]
• Hands-on: Unboxing the new iPhone 15 Pro Max in Natural Titanium [Gallery]
• iPhone 15 Pro overheating problems caused by design compromises, Kuo says
• iPhone 15 overheating reports, with temperatures as high as 116F
• iPhone 15 Pro design once again blamed for causing overheating

Benjamin and Chance discuss their Apple Store ordering experiences, and assess the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch reviews that dropped this week. Chance has received his FineWoven case .. and has thoughts. They also talk about their favorite features in iOS 17 and the other Apple OS updates released this week.

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• Apple told employees to keep quiet about iPhone 12 radiation
• Apple disputes claim that the iPhone 12 is suddenly breaking radiation standards
• Apple to release iPhone 12 software update to address France ban over radiation concerns
• AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C reviews: no hardware surprises, software features rock
• iPhone 15/15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro/15 Pro Max review roundup and hands-on videos
• Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 reviews: Double Tap, pink, and Siri responsiveness
• The best iOS 17 apps with interactive widgets, StandBy support, and more

Benjamin and Chance break down all the announcements from Apple’s September event, including reactions to the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro and Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2, and their latest carbon-neutral environmental initiatives. Chance also retells his experience of his first time at Steve Jobs Theater.

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• Tim Cook learns how to dab (or dap?) like they do in Oakland 
• Apple Park’s budget
• “Another Birthday" video 
• “Dear Tim” video
• Apple Watch Series 9
• “Mother Nature” video 
• Apple Watch Ultra 2
• iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus features
• Chance’s hands-on with iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
• AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C
• iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max features
• Chance’s hands-on with iPhone 15 Pro
• New Portrait mode features coming older iPhones
• 48MP HEIF setting comes to iPhone 14 Pro
• Vision Pro updates and AirPods support
• Chance made a YouTube video
• Mayo has made a lot of YouTube videos (including magic tricks) 

Benjamin and Chance discuss the impact of an aluminum Magic Keyboard on the appeal of the iPad Pro, and whether Apple could do more to focus on the education market with cheaper iPad and MacBook models. Apple surprises with an early launch for the visionOS App Store, and we prepare for the iPhone 15 announcement next week with an event-themed #Ask9to5Mac segment.

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• Gurman: New Magic Keyboard will make iPad Pro more like a laptop than ever, with aluminum base and larger trackpad
• Apple acquires 50-year-old 'leading record label' to bolster Apple Music Classical
• Report: Apple claims iMessage not big enough to fall under purview of EU 'gatekeeper' competition law
• Digital Markets Act antitrust law includes Apple's App Store
• App Store launching on visionOS for developers later this year - 9to5Mac
• Low-cost MacBook to compete with Chromebooks – sketchy report
• Chance on Charlie Chapman’s Launched podcast

The September Apple event is finally official, and we expect to see the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9. Benjamin and Chance also break down this week’s flurry of leaks surrounding the iPhone 15 colors and cases, the Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro is reportedly getting redesigned, and Apple is testing a new 3D printing process for its products. Plus, some talk about the current state of the smart home market.

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• Apple officially announces iPhone 15 event: 'Wonderlust.'
• Apple September event: iPhone 15, new Apple Watch, more
• iPhone 15 Pro Max starting 'mass shipments' this week, says Kuo
• Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro Max production lags as Apple continues to resolve production issues
• iPhone 15 Pro Max to be the best-selling model, analyst says
• iPhone 15 Pro Max to face 3-4 week delay – analyst
• iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro dummy units show off the most boring color options ever
• iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro colors: Every option
• iPhone 15 Pro: Is Apple 'FineWoven' the new leather?
• Apple Watch Series 9 launch might include an all-new band design
• Select Apple Watch Series 9 models will be first Apple products made with 3D printing process
• New iPad Pro and Magic Keyboard coming soon, report says
• Philips Hue announces its first smart cameras, Matter update, and more
• Review: Eve Outdoor Cam excels as a 2-in-1 HomeKit camera and floodlight

Benjamin and Chance analyze this week’s flurry of leaks about the supposed cable coming in the iPhone 15 box. Apple also started up the Vision Pro PR machine, released the latest iOS 17 beta, and why a 2021 movie jumped to the top of the TV+ charts. 

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• iPhone 15 charging cable may be long enough to actually use
• USB-C cable included with iPhone 15 may be limited to USB 2.0
• iPhone 15 rumors: 'Ultra' name potential, braided USB-C cables
• iOS 17 beta hints at new Action Button on iPhone 15 Pro
• iOS 17 Apple Maps suggests an offline map to download when getting directions to an area with poor cell service
• Apple decides to support Right to Repair Act bill in California
• Fantastical, Widgetsmith, and Spool makers dish on Apple Vision Pro development
• Threads for web rolling out this week, confirms Zuckerberg

Benjamin and Chance discuss what an ‘Apple Watch X’ could look like, in what Mark Gurman described as the biggest redesign for the Apple Watch ever. There’s a brewing social media storm about iPhone battery health possibly degrading faster than normal, the iTunes Trailers app is discontinued, and Chance is frustrated with the (un)reliability of the HomePod multi-room experience.

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• Wireless network provider support and features for iPhone in Europe – Apple Support (UK)
• Sync Volume of AirPlay 2 Multi-room Audio Groups on iPhone
• iOS 17 beta 6: Here's what's new with the update
• iPhone 14 Pro battery health and capacity complaints mount
• Gurman: Major 'Apple Watch X' redesign coming as soon as next year, testing magnetic band attachments
• 'iTunes Movie Trailers' app going away after over a decade
• Ford taps Eddy Cue's former deputy Peter Stern to lead services after leaving Apple
• Sync Volume of AirPlay 2 Multi-room Audio Groups on iPhone - YouTube

Benjamin and Chance analyze the salient points from Apple’s quarterly earnings report, discuss the intriguing new Apple Music Discovery Station feature that launched this week, and everything new in the iOS 17 beta. We also think we know when the iPhone 15 event will be held in September, and how the high-end of the next Apple Silicon cycle is shaping up with details on the M3 Max chip.

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• AAPL reports Q3 2023 earnings: $81.8 billion revenue, iPhone sales dip
• Apple surpasses 1 billion paid subscriptions as active devices are double that
• Apple execs tout Mac success following Intel transition but warn of Q4 double-digit drop in revenue
• What is Discovery Station in Apple Music?
• Apple releases iOS 17 developer beta 5
• iOS 17 beta 5 Live Voicemail prompt reduces confusion, but it’s still confusing
• Apple prepping for iPhone 15 Pro event on September 13
• iPhone 15 event date probably September 12, with hybrid format
• When will the iPhone 15 go on sale?
• Apple testing new MacBook Pro with 40-core GPU M3 Max chip
• Apple among tech companies eyeing local NBA streaming rights as Bally Sports falls
• Analysts won't stop suggesting that Apple is buying Disney

Benjamin and Chance discuss all the Apple news of the past week including rumors about new colors for Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra, the thin-bezel future of the iPad hardware design, new AirTag generation coming in 2024, Screen Time bugs annoying parents, and details of how Apple plans to crackdown on app user fingerprinting with a new policy coming with iOS 17.

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Chance Miller

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Benjamin Mayo

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• Apple planning to significantly reduce iPad bezel sizes with LIPO technology
• Gurman: Expect iPhone 15 price increases, Apple tested dark gray titanium color for Apple Watch Ultra
• Rumor: Apple Watch Series 9 to be available in new color option alongside black titanium Ultra
• iPad mini 7 reportedly coming soon; here are the new features I'd like to see
• Apple reportedly prepping second-gen AirTag for launch next year
• Screen Time is broken for many, Apple admits to parents
• App Store developers must detail why they're using some APIs
• Apple TV is the frontrunner to land streaming deal for Pac-12 conference, similar structure to MLS Season Pass

Benjamin and Chance discuss all the changes in iOS 17 beta 4, plus Apple starts handing out dev kits for Apple Vision Pro … but will developers make apps for a brand new niche platform? There are also rumors of an iPhone 15 Pro price hike, and Apple threatens to end iMessage/FaceTime in the UK if a new law goes into effect that would weaken the platform’s end-to-end encryption security.

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Chance Miller

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• @ChanceHMiller on Threads

Benjamin Mayo

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Links

• Developers can now apply for an Apple Vision Pro Developer Kit
• Apple to hold developer labs to promote App Store and Vision Pro
• Apple releases visionOS 1 beta 2 simulator ahead of first developer kits shipping
• iOS 17 beta 4: Here's what new
• Threads adds 'Following' feed: Here's how to find it
• Threads web app in the works, but don't count on a Mac app (for now)
• Apple says it would remove iMessage and FaceTime in the UK rather than break end-to-end encryption
• Bloomberg: Apple considering price hike for iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max
• iPhone 15 prices could rise by $200 for Pro Max, claims analyst
• iPhone 15 Pro production issue may be resolved before delay
• iPhone 15 Pro could face 'severe shortages' at launch
• Report: Apple pushing suppliers to develop truly ‘bezel-less’ iPhone displays

Following the launch of the first public betas, Benjamin and Chance discuss how the betas are faring for them and their favorite features across Apple’s software releases this year. Chance gives his review of the new Betas Studio Pro headphones and how they compare to AirPods Max. Plus, Chance puts Benjamin in his place on GM's plan to ditch CarPlay, and Apple has reportedly developed an internal-only version of ‘ChatGPT’ for employees as it experiments with generative AI technologies.

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