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9to5Mac Happy Hour

9to5Mac
Apple
Ios 18
Siri
Vision Pro
Apple Intelligence
Apple Vision Pro
Iphone 17
Apple TV+
Apple Watch
Ios 26
Ios 27
Apple Watch Series 10
Iphone 16
Apple Music
Digital Markets Act
Airpods
App Store
Iphone 17 Pro
Apple Maps
Iphone 16e

A weekly podcast discussing the latest in Apple and technology. Hosted by 9to5Mac's Benjamin Mayo and Chance Miller.

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Latest Episodes

Benjamin and Chance break down all the details about Apple’s newly-launched Upgrade Program, while Chance gets frustrated with some of the edge-cases of Siri AI. The Apple smart glasses are now rumored for a WWDC 2027 debut, and the new Samsung Galax... more

Benjamin and Chance talk about the last week in Apple News, including the rumored new ‘Apple Upgrade’ leasing program, Apple Music price hike, iOS 27 beta 4 changes, an OLED screen roadmap for future Macs and iPads, and next-gen Apple Pencils with re... more

Benjamin and Chance talk about their latest experiences with iOS 27 and Siri AI, with Apple releasing the public betas this week so anyone in the whole world can give the new software a go. The company also sued OpenAI this week in a high-profile cas... more

Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 27 beta 3, and Mayo’s first experience with Siri AI on Apple Watch. Also, we dive in to the details of what’s new in macOS Golden Gate, Apple tries to lobby to use Chinese memory components, signs... more

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Hosts

Chance Miller
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Benjamin Mayo
Host of the show, 9to5Mac writer

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
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    M79i1
    Saudi Arabiaa month ago
  • I… like

    I do quite enjoy listening to these two chatting through what’s happening in the Apple world. But like, whatever you, like, do, don’t start, like, focusing on how like often Mayo like says the word ‘like’. You won’t like, like it.

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    4
    MoreTeaVicar?
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Great podcast

    The podcast is great I was always a Apple fan until this year I have the newest gear and updates and it’s all complete garbage but about the podcast very very informative glad to listen to it just wish my gear and products would be able to do this stuff Apple is going down and it’s sad

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Troy saint
    United States2 months ago
  • The Best Hour of the Week!

    Chance and Mayo have a stellar podcast going! They cover topics like I talk with my friends, exploring the good, bad, and ugly of everything Apple. I highly recommend this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sgtbilko478
    United States4 months ago
  • We need the videos here on Apple Podcasts.

    Please upload the videos on each episode of the Podcast.

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    5
    humbertolongoriaa
    United States4 months ago

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A few reviews call out audio quality issues or strong political commentary at times.
Some episodes draw strong opinions and lively debates between hosts.
Listeners appreciate deep Apple-focused analysis and practical takeaways for tech workflows.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#61
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#64
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Talking Points

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M7 chip coming sooner than expected, visionOS 27 features, Ask9to5Mac
Q: Why might Apple shift focus to the M7 over continuing with M6 Pro/M6 Macs?
Gurman's reporting suggests Apple wants bigger leaps in on-device AI and performance with the M7, plus resource constraints mean prioritizing the generation with the most potential impact, even if it means skipping some mid-cycle updates.
M7 chip coming sooner than expected, visionOS 27 features, Ask9to5Mac
Q: What is Vision Pro's key new feature in VisionOS 27 that stood out to you?
The ability to use user-taken panoramas as environments, which wraps around the user and personalizes the display in a non-traditional way, alongside improvements in Mac Virtual Display and an immersive Safari tab experience.
MacBook Neo review, Apple leadership changes, iPhone Fold rumors
Q: How does Eddy Cue's new title affect Apple's strategic priorities, especially around health and services?
The hosts suggest Cue's expanded role consolidates health and services under one executive umbrella, signaling that Apple intends to push health-related services more aggressively as part of its broader services strategy.
Holiday tech support, Hold Assist, Ask9to5Mac
Q: What are your everyday tech carries and uses for workflows?
They discuss their everyday tech setups, highlighting their main devices and noting how their setups have changed over time.
Holiday tech support, Hold Assist, Ask9to5Mac
Q: How bad do you guys think it will be if Apple misses the Spring 2026 target that's been rumored for the new Siri?
The pain of the delay has been born on the company already, and the next pain will be if the features come out buggy, unreliable, or bad.

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What is 9to5Mac Happy Hour about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show is a weekly tech discussion focused on Apple and broader technology topics, frequently unpacking the latest software updates, hardware rumors, and ecosystem shifts. Episodes often center on Apple's operating systems and devices, new features, design decisions, supply-chain dynamics, and industry reporting from trusted outlets, with practical takes on how these moves impact users, developers, and product teams. Sponsor integrations are woven into the conversation, and the hosts bring a mix of hands-on usage, nostalgia, and critical analysis that appeals to tech enthusiasts, developers, and device buyers who want pragmatic insight beyond headlines. A notable strength is the hosts' long-running familiarity with Apple's roadmap and a w... more

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