Apple Glasses design, iOS 27 features, Creator Studio updates

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   S1 · E589 · 7 May 2026 · 58 min

   New Pride wallpapers, $599 Mac mini goes away, Apple earnings call tidbits

   Benjamin and Chance give their opinions on the new Pride wallpaper and watch band lineup for 2026, as well as talk about a new watch face supposedly coming with watchOS 27. Also, in our seemingly-recurring segment on Mac desktop supply constraints, Apple stopped selling the $599 Mac mini altogether this week. Also, the company shares some curious tidbits about its future strategy in its first quarterly earnings call to feature incoming CEO John Ternus. And in Happy Hour Plus, Apple loves to talk about the customer satisfaction numbers for its products, but we give our personal takes on how…

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   S1 · E588 · 30 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

   iOS 27 to bring AI inside the Camera app, Tim Cook’s biggest mistake, iPhone shutdown problem

   Benjamin and Chance discuss whether bringing visual intelligence inside the Camera app is a good idea, as rumored for iOS 27 by Bloomberg. Also, Tim Cook shares his personal highs and lows across his career, Mayo’s iPhone refuses to turn on after running out of battery, and the App Store launches a new monthly payments subscription option. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance kits out his whole house with HomeKit lights … so now here’s what we want next from Apple Home. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at…

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   S1 · E587 · 23 Apr 2026 · 56 min

   John Ternus is officially Apple’s next CEO, iPhone 18 colors, iOS 27 rumors

   Benjamin and Chance react to the biggest news of the week, and probably this year, with Tim Cook officially announcing his plans to hand over the CEO job to John Ternus. The calm and orchestrated transition falls directly into Cook’s playbook. Also, we have new leaks about iOS 27 and iPhone 18 Pro colors to discuss. And in Happy Hour Plus, Netflix drops support for the system video player on tvOS, much to the frustration of everyone who actually cares about the Apple TV box. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Copilot Money: Get two months free with code 9TO5MAC at…

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   S1 · E585 · 9 Apr 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

   iPhone Fold visualized, HomeKit Adaptive Temperature, MacBook Neo shortages

   Benjamin and Chance analyze the form factor of the iPhone Fold with dummy units start surfacing, and investigate why so many of Apple’s Macs are severely backordered right now. Also, NASA takes the iPhone into space, Aqara launches the first thermostat with support for HomeKit’s new Adaptive Temperature feature, and Chance is mad at the MLB app. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance talk about some of the good shows they’ve been watching on TV recently. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Stamps.com: Send from your computer or phone 24/7. Try Stamps.com risk-free for sixty days…

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   S1 · E584 · 2 Apr 2026 · 59 min

   AirPods Max 2 review, Apple’s anniversary, Mac Pro discontinued

   Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations, and the same-day news that the Studio Display XDR got $400 cheaper (kinda). Also, Chance reviews the AirPods Max 2, Apple formally discontinues the Mac Pro, and Mark Gurman teases us with even more iOS 27 Siri details. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin explores the latest in the third-party external display landscape. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. 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 BenQ: Check out BenQ’s smarter displays…

6. 

   S1 · E583 · 26 Mar 2026 · 59 min

   WWDC announced, iOS 27 Siri, AirPods Max 2

   Benjamin and Chance talk about the surprise AirPods Max 2 announcement, WWDC 2026 is official, and the company confirms that ads are coming to Apple Maps. Also, Bloomberg reports on the latest Siri chatbot designs coming as part of iOS 27. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin talks about his trips to the Apple Store during his time in Japan. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by BenQ: Check out BenQ’s smarter displays made for how Mac users actually work and sign up for the giveaway here. Sponsored by Shopify: See less carts go abandoned and more sales. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at…

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   S1 · E611 · 8 Oct 2026 · 1 hrNew

   Apple home event imminent, OLED MacBook Pro details, Full Disk Access changes

   Benjamin and Chance talk about this week’s Apple news, ahead of a bevy of product announcements coming later this month. Apple is reportedly partnering with LG on a range of smart home accessories, and changes are coming to Full Disk Access permissions. Note: This episode was recorded before Apple officially announced its ‘Welcome home’ event. And in Happy Hour Plus, our family members get new phones. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Roborock: Fall Prime Day is here—with up to $1,600 off Roborock’s smartest cleaning lineup, plus exclusive limited-time deals and gifts. Find the…

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   S1 · E610 · 1 Oct 2026 · 1 hr

   HomePad launch nears, Apple Watch Readiness score, Ternus wants to make Apple more nimble

   Benjamin and Chance discuss the final Apple smart display rumors with a release for the ‘HomePad’ rumored for October 13, although the small square screen form factor remains puzzling. Also, leaked photos of the iPad mini and HomePod mini suggest those long-awaited updates are also imminent, John Ternus apparently wants to make Apple more nimble, and Chance has thoughts on the new Apple Watch Readiness feature. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin argues the case for adding Touch ID to the Apple TV remote. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware…

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   S1 · E609 · 24 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 5 min

   M6 Mac mini review, Apple fitness band rumors, Apple AI servers

   Benjamin and Chance cover the week in Apple news, including hands-on with the new M6 Mac mini and AirPods 5, the first round of bug fixes for the new operating systems, Apple Music Hall, and more. And in Happy Hour Plus, we reflect on how Siri AI has fared in the real world so far. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Quince: Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or visit quince.com/happyhour. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. Sponsored by iMazing: iMazing’s platform for…

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    S1 · E608 · 17 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

    iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12 hands-on review, iOS 27 released

    Chance has been testing the iPhone 18 Pro and the new Apple Watches for the last week, and is here to give his hands-on reviews. Also, Apple has finally released its new operating systems out into the world, which means Benjamin has tried macOS Golden Gate for the first time. And in Happy Hour Plus, Apple is rumored to be making their own game controllers for iPhone. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopify: All you need is the idea. Shopify handles the rest. Start your free trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Framer: The only free design tool that brings your ideas to…

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