<p>This week Benjamin and Zac connect the steady stream of new reports on Apple's upcoming subscription news and video services, including solid rumors of Apple's next spring event, plus a look at the flood of hardware rumors this week including AirPower, AirPods 2, and much more.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/9to5mac-happy-hour/id641836403?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes641836403/9to5mac-happy-hour">Overcast</a> and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://textexpander.com/podcast?utm_source=9to5happy&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=pdfpen-Feb-2019">Sponsored by TextExpander</a>: </strong><i>Visit <a href="https://textexpander.com/podcast?utm_source=9to5happy&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=pdfpen-Feb-2019">textexpander.com/podcast</a> and select 9to5Mac Happy Hour to save 20% off your first year!</i></p> <p><strong><a href="http://capterra.com/HappyHour">Sponsored by Capterra</a>: </strong><em>Visit <a href="http://capterra.com/HappyHour">Capterra.com/HappyHour</a> today and join the millions of people who use Capterra each month.</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/12/apple-event-march-airpower-airpods-2/">Apple event hype season begins as sketchy report suggests March 29 launch date for AirPower, AirPods 2 and new iPads</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/12/apple-march-event/">Apple March event: Subscription news service coming March 25</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/12/apple-news-subscription-service/">WSJ: Apple wants 50% revenue from $10/month News subscription service</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/13/apple-march-event-video-service/">Bloomberg: Apple unveiling video service at star-studded March 25th event</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/13/apple-video-service-april/">Apple’s original content video service reportedly launching in April, major video partners for subscription feature not on board yet</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/13/apple-news-subscription-deals-the-pitch/">Report: Apple has inked 50% revenue deals with many publishers for News subscription service</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/12/airpods-wireless-charging-case-soon/">Onleaks: AirPods wireless charging case releasing soon, but AirPods 2 may not launch until fall</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/11/ipad-mini-5-no-design-changes/">Report: New iPad mini 5 will look the same as iPad mini 4 design, aimed as lower cost product</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/11/2019-iphone-lightning-slow-5w-charger/">2019 iPhone reported to stick to Lightning port and same 5W USB-A charger in box</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/10/digitimes-7nm-a13-2019-iphone/">Digitimes: TSMC to manufacture 7nm A13 chip for 2019 iPhone, new iPads and AirPods 2 launching in first half of the year</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/10/airpower-2-airpower-launching-report/">Rumor: AirPods 2 coming with specialized grip coating, AirPower launching this spring</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/9to5mac-happy-hour/id641836403?mt=2">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes641836403/9to5mac-happy-hour">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/PgIY-Ek4MeM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss iOS 12.1.4 and the fix for Group FaceTime and other security flaws, Apple's bug bounty program and other security concerns, Angela Ahrendts leaving her role as SVP of Retail, and the latest changes in iOS 12.2 beta.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/9to5mac-happy-hour/id641836403?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes641836403/9to5mac-happy-hour">Overcast</a> and other podcast players.</p> <p><a href="http://bit.ly/2Ss7b7u"><b>Sponsored by Hyper:</b></a> Get the <a href="http://bit.ly/2Ss7b7u">HyperJuice wireless charger case for Apple's AirPods 60% off</a> $20 (Reg. $50).</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.upstart.com/personal-loans/?podcast=HAPPYHOUR">Sponsored by Upstart</a>: </strong><em>Hurry to <a href="https://www.upstart.com/personal-loans/?podcast=HAPPYHOUR">Upstart.com/HAPPYHOUR</a> to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is!</em></p> <p><a href="https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/cx/17/10/jobs-dual-cta?src=re-pod&trk=happyhour&veh=happyhour#"><strong>Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs</strong></a><strong>:</strong> <em>Go to <a href="https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/cx/17/10/jobs-dual-cta?src=re-pod&trk=happyhour&veh=happyhour#">LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR</a> and get a $50 credit toward your first job post!</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/01/apple-says-ios-fix-for-group-facetime-bug-now-coming-next-week-issues-apology/">Apple says iOS fix for Group FaceTime bug now coming next week, issues apology</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/04/facetime-bug-teen-reward/">Apple exec met with teenager who found FaceTime bug at his Arizona home, will be eligible for bug bounty program</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/04/apple-releasing-ios-12-2-and-watchos-5-2-developer-beta-2-later-today/">iOS 12.2 beta 2 update for iPhone and iPad now available</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/07/apple-releasing-ios-12-1-4-to-fix-facetime-eavesdropping-bug-later-today/">Apple releasing iOS 12.1.4 to fix FaceTime eavesdropping bug later today [Now available]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/07/group-facetime-server-restored-following-ios-12-1-4-release-feature-disabled-on-older-versions/">Group FaceTime server restored following iOS 12.1.4 release, feature disabled on older versions</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/06/ios-apps-recording-user-screens/">Popular iOS apps found to record user screens for analytics, sometimes exposing sensitive data</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/07/app-screen-record-apps-removed/">Apple cracks down on apps that record user screens, threatens removal from the App Store</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/06/mac-keychain-exploit/">Security researcher demos macOS exploit to access Keychain passwords, but won't share details with Apple out of protest</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/05/angela-ahrendts-departing-apple-deirdre-o-brien/">Angela Ahrendts departing Apple in April, Deirdre O’Brien named SVP of Retail + People</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/06/angela-ahrendts-deirdre-obrien-apple-retail-future/">Making sense of Angela Ahrendts’ departure and the future of Apple retail</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/01/siri-vp-stasior-leaves-apple-long-term-research-focus/">Apple’s Siri VP exits role as Giannandrea shifts team’s focus to ‘long-term research’</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/05/ios-12-2-public-beta-2/">Apple releasing iOS 12.2 public beta with new Animoji</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/04/apple-releasing-ios-12-2-and-watchos-5-2-developer-beta-2-later-today/">iOS 12.2 beta 2 update for iPhone and iPad now available</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/04/iphone-ipad-att-5g-e/">iOS 12.2 beta replaces AT&T LTE with ‘5G E’ in certain markets on latest iPhones and iPads</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/02/05/5g-e-expaliner-iphone-ipad-ios-12-2/">What is 5G E?</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. 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<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss iOS 12.2 beta and the changes included, Apple's FaceTime debacle and quarterly earnings results, plus iOS 13 rumors and much more.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/9to5mac-happy-hour/id641836403?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes641836403/9to5mac-happy-hour">Overcast</a> and other podcast players.</p> <p><a href="https://www.expressvpn.com/happyhour"><strong>Sponsored by ExpressVPN:</strong> </a><em>Take back your Internet privacy today and find out how you can get 3 months free, go to ExpressVPN.com/HappyHour.</em></p> <p><a href="https://www.hairclub.com/happyhour"><strong>Sponsored by Hair Club:</strong></a> <em>Go to HairClub.com/HappyHour for a free hair analysis AND a free take home hair care kit – all valued over three hundred dollars.</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/28/apple-shares-behind-the-scenes-look-at-how-made-on-ipad-pro-ads-were-created/">Apple shares behind-the-scenes look at how ‘made on iPad Pro’ ads were created</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/24/apple-to-pay-shot-on-iphone-challenge-winners/">Apple reverses course, will now pay the winners of its 'Shot on iPhone Challenge'</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/24/ios-12-2-beta-1/">Apple releasing first iOS 12.2 and watchOS 5.2 developer betas today [U: Now available]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/24/ios-12-2-beta-1-new-changes-features-video/">What's new in iOS 12.2 beta 1? [Video]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/25/images-show-apple-preparing-news-app-in-ios-12-2-for-new-magazine-subscription-service/">Images show Apple preparing News app in iOS 12.2 for new magazine subscription service</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/26/downtime-screen-time-days/">iOS 12.2 beta allows you to customize Downtime in Screen Time by days of the week</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/24/exclusive-ios-12-2-includes-hey-siri-setup-interface-for-rumored-airpods-2/">Exclusive: iOS 12.2 includes 'Hey Siri' setup interface for rumored AirPods 2</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/24/ios-12-2-apple-news-canada/">Apple News expanding to Canada with upcoming iOS 12.2 update</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/25/ios-12-2-beta-ipad-ipod-touch-references/">iOS 12.2 beta includes references to four new iPad models, new iPod touch without Touch ID</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/25/apple-registers-new-ipad-models-in-eurasian-database-ahead-of-rumored-10-inch-ipad-and-ipad-mini-5/">Apple registers new iPad models in Eurasian database ahead of rumored 10-inch iPad and iPad mini 5</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/25/homekit-demo-airplay-2-smart-tv/">Developer demos what will be possible with HomeKit-connected AirPlay 2 Smart TVs</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/26/vizio-smartcast-3-0-airplay-2-beta/">Vizio begins SmartCast 3.0 TV beta testing with AirPlay 2 and HomeKit support</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/28/facetime-bug-hear-audio/">Major iPhone FaceTime bug lets you hear the audio of the person you are calling ... before they pick up</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/28/facetime-calling-bug-fix/">Apple says it has taken Group FaceTime offline in attempt to resolve calling exploit</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/29/facetime-bug-apple-teenager/">Woman claims she alerted Apple about FaceTime eavesdropping bug days ago, shares video evidence</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/29/aapl-q1-2019-earnings/">AAPL issues Q1 2019 earnings results with final revenue</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/29/iphone-prices-lower-international/">Apple to lower iPhone prices in some international markets that were most impacted by currency fluctuations</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/30/bloomberg-reports-ios-13-will-include-dark-mode-live-photos-revamp-2019-iphone-with-three-cameras-more/">Bloomberg reports iOS 13 will include Dark Mode & Live Photos revamp, 2019 iPhone with three cameras, more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/29/apple-watch-activity-challenge-february/">Apple Watch Activity Challenge returning February 8th with new animated stickers</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. 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<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss their hands-on experience with Apple's new Smart Battery Cases for iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max, new places where Apple Pay is accepted, Apple's first-ever 'Shot on iPhone' contest, the latest iPhone 11 and beyond rumors, and much more..</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/9to5mac-happy-hour/id641836403?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes641836403/9to5mac-happy-hour">Overcast</a> and other podcast players.</p> <p><a href="https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/cx/17/10/jobs-dual-cta?src=re-pod&trk=happyhour&veh=happyhour#"><strong>Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs</strong></a><strong>:</strong> <em>Go to <a href="https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/cx/17/10/jobs-dual-cta?src=re-pod&trk=happyhour&veh=happyhour#">LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR</a> and get a $50 credit toward your first job post!</em></p> <p><a href="https://www.expressvpn.com/happyhour"><strong>Sponsored by ExpressVPN:</strong> </a><em>Take back your Internet privacy today and find out how you can get 3 months free, go to ExpressVPN.com/HappyHour.</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/20/hands-on-using-an-iphone-smart-battery-case-for-the-first-time/">Hands-on: Using an iPhone Smart Battery Case for the first time</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/17/review-iphone-xs-max-xr-smart-battery-case-video/">Apple Smart Battery Case Review: iPhone XS/Max & XR design, wireless charging, still bulky [Video]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/22/apple-releasing-watchos-5-1-3-ios-12-1-3-for-iphone-ipad-and-homepod-later-today/">Apple releasing watchOS 5.1.3, iOS 12.1.3 for iPhone, iPad and HomePod later today</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/22/apple-pay-target-taco-bell/">Apple Pay will soon work at Target, Taco Bell and more locations, covering 74% of top US merchants</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/23/target-redcard-apple-pay/">Despite Apple Pay coming to Target, REDcard with 5% savings won't be supported for now</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/22/apple-contest-shot-on-iphone/">Apple announces contest to crown 10 best 'Shot on iPhone' photos, submissions open through February 7th</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/22/apple-oled-iphone-2020/">WSJ: Apple to drop LCD in favor of OLED on all new iPhones from next year</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/17/iphone-xr-4x4-mimo-lte/">Report: 2019 iPhone XR to improve LTE with 4x4 MIMO antenna like current iPhone XS</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/22/flagship-iphones-in-india/">Reported plans to make flagship iPhones in India 'progressing'</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/23/airpods-2-2019-launch/">Digitimes: AirPods 2 launching in first half of this year, redesigned to support 'health monitoring' features</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/21/supply-chain-airpower-2019/">Digitimes: AirPower to be available 'later in 2019,' provide boost to certain suppliers</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/21/airpower-mat-reference/">There's at least one AirPower '2018' reference left on Apple.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/17/ipad-mini-ipad-half-2019/">Digitimes: New entry-level iPad and iPad mini 5 launching in first half of 2019</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/21/exclusive-apple-watch-band-challenge/">Custom Apple Watch Sport Loop Band set as prize for Apple's third company-wide activity challenge</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/23/homekit-weekly-vocolinc-flowerbud-diffuser-lamp/">HomeKit Weekly: VOCOlinc's FlowerBud combines a Siri-controlled diffuser with a cool mood lamp</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/18/irobot-roomba-siri-control/">How to control iRobot Roomba with Siri, no HomeKit required</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. 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<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss how Apple's revenue miss is affecting iPhone prices in China, a new detail about how the battery replacement program affected upgrades, a new AirPower launch rumor, competing iPhone 11 rumors and renders, hope for a future iPod touch, and the debut of the leaked Smart Battery Case for iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/9to5mac-happy-hour/id641836403?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes641836403/9to5mac-happy-hour">Overcast</a> and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2EEMazg">Sponsored by Setapp</a>: </strong><em>Setapp, the first subscription service for Mac offering users access to a suite of over 130+ apps for $9.99/month. Sign up for a free trial and enter to win our MacBook Air giveaway below!</em></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.upstart.com/personal-loans/?podcast=HAPPYHOUR">Sponsored by Upstart</a>: </strong><em>Hurry to <a href="https://www.upstart.com/personal-loans/?podcast=HAPPYHOUR">Upstart.com/HAPPYHOUR</a> to find out HOW LOW your Upstart rate is!</em></p> <p><strong><a href="http://capterra.com/HappyHour">Sponsored by Capterra</a>: </strong><em>Visit <a href="http://capterra.com/HappyHour">Capterra.com/HappyHour</a> today and join the millions of people who use Capterra each month.</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/11/iphone-prices-discounted-by-up-to-20-at-chinese-retailers/">iPhone prices discounted by up to 20% at Chinese retailers</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/14/iphone-battery-replacement-2018-total/">Apple replaced 11 million iPhone batteries in 2018, up from its usual of 1-2 million</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/12/airpower-release-rumor/">AirPower charging mat reportedly enters production after missing 2018 release [update]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/14/ipod-touch-usb-c-iphone-report/">Report: Apple developing new iPod touch, 2019 iPhones could switch to USB-C</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/16/rumors-iphone-11-specs/">iPhone 11 rumors: 10MP selfie camera, rear camera details, USB-C may not replace Lightning, more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/15/renders-show-another-supposed-iphone-11-prototype-with-smaller-notch-sleeker-camera-bump-design/">Renders show another supposed iPhone 11 prototype with smaller notch, sleeker camera bump design</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/15/apple-officially-releases-smart-battery-cases-for-iphone-xs-max-xr-with-qi-charging-support/">Apple officially releases Smart Battery cases for iPhone XS/Max/XR with Qi charging support</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/16/malaysian-airpower-battery-case/">‘AirPower Wireless Charging Mat’ was briefly mentioned in the iPhone XS Battery Case website description</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/16/iphone-xs-smart-battery-case-capacity/">iPhone XS and XS Max Smart Battery Case contains 10.1Wh battery, 13% larger capacity than previous cases</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/16/apple-smart-battery-case-iphone-x/">iPhone XS Smart Battery Case fits iPhone X, but functionality blocked by iOS [U]</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. 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<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple TV and the new zero sign-on feature in tvOS 12, iCloud Photos and managing limited storage, a possible preview at how the iPhone 11 camera system will appear, CES 2019 and the wave of new AirPlay 2 and HomeKit TVs, the changing proposition of the Apple TV, and much more CES 2019 news.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/9to5mac-happy-hour/id641836403?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes641836403/9to5mac-happy-hour">Overcast</a> and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2EEMazg">Sponsored by Setapp</a>: </strong><em>Setapp, the first subscription service for Mac offering users access to a suite of over 130+ apps for $9.99/month. 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<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the entertaining 'AirPods for Christmas' meme, the mystery about AirPower and Apple's missing update, Apple's rare revenue guidance change and iPhone upgrade growth challenges, and much more.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.opsgenie.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paidsocial&utm_campaign=Opsgenie_Brand_Podcast&utm_content=podcast">Sponsored by Atlassian’s OpsGenie</a>: </strong><em>Opsgenie empowers Dev & Ops teams to plan for service disruptions and stay in control during incidents. Get a free company account for up to 5 team members, forever.</em></p> <p><strong><a href="https://textexpander.com/podcast">Sponsored by TextExpander</a>: </strong><i>Visit <a href="https://textexpander.com/podcast">textexpander.com/podcast</a> and select 9to5Mac Happy Hour to save 20% off your first year!</i></p> <p><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2EEMazg">Sponsored by Setapp</a>: </strong><em>Setapp, the first subscription service for Mac offering users access to a suite of over 130+ apps for $9.99/month. Sign up for a free trial and enter to win our MacBook Air giveaway below!</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/26/airpods-for-christmas-apples-truly-wireless-earbuds-became-a-hilarious-social-media-meme/">‘AirPods for Christmas’: Apple’s truly-wireless earbuds became a hilarious social media meme</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/01/airpower-officially-misses-2018-deadline/">AirPower officially misses 2018 deadline, Apple silent on its status</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/02/apple-revises-q1-2019-earnings/">AAPL issues rare revision to earnings guidance, lowering expectations due to ‘fewer iPhone upgrades’ & China struggles</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/04/trump-economic-advisor-says-china-may-have-stolen-apple-technology/">Trump economic advisor says China may have stolen Apple technology</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2019/01/04/trump-apple-china/">Trump responds to AAPL revenue drop over China iPhone sales, claims stock up ‘hundreds of percent’ since taking office</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p> <h2>Giveaway:</h2> <h3>Get a <a href="http://bit.ly/2EEMazg">free trial of Setapp's collection of 130+ Mac apps.</a></h3> <h3>How to Enter:</h3> <p><img title="9to5Mac Happy Hour 206: AirPods memes, AirPower mystery, and iPhone China woes" class="alignnone wp-image-570269" src="https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/12/Apple-MacBook-Air-Logo.png?w=1000" alt="" width="750" height="104" srcset="https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/12/Apple-MacBook-Air-Logo.png 1327w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/12/Apple-MacBook-Air-Logo.png?resize=155,21 155w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/12/Apple-MacBook-Air-Logo.png?resize=655,91 655w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/12/Apple-MacBook-Air-Logo.png?resize=768,106 768w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/12/Apple-MacBook-Air-Logo.png?resize=1024,142 1024w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/12/Apple-MacBook-Air-Logo.png?resize=350,49 350w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><iframe src="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdM2foHq_thPOgnVyXUqRex7sed4syZaObPkYwmxZ7QjMfKOw/viewform?embedded=true" frameborder="0" width="750" height="965" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" allowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/BmK8O9ygz2g" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple's 2018 year-in-review, including hardware and software achievements and misses, how Apple has overcome challenges from 2017, and what Apple faces in 2019.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.opsgenie.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paidsocial&utm_campaign=Opsgenie_Brand_Podcast&utm_content=podcast">Sponsored by Atlassian’s OpsGenie</a>: </strong><em>Opsgenie empowers Dev & Ops teams to plan for service disruptions and stay in control during incidents. Get a free company account for up to 5 team members, forever.</em></p> <p><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2EEMazg">Sponsored by Setapp</a>: </strong><em>Setapp, the first subscription service for Mac offering users access to a suite of over 130+ apps for $9.99/month. Sign up for a free trial and enter to win our MacBook Air giveaway below!</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h2>Hosts:</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h2>Feedback?</h2> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p> <h2>Giveaway:</h2> <h3>Get a <a href="http://bit.ly/2EEMazg">free trial of Setapp's collection of 130+ Mac apps.</a></h3> <h3>How to Enter:</h3> <p><img title="9to5Mac Happy Hour 205: Apple&#039;s 2018 Year-In-Review" class="alignnone wp-image-570269" src="https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/12/Apple-MacBook-Air-Logo.png?w=1000" alt="" width="750" height="104" srcset="https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/12/Apple-MacBook-Air-Logo.png 1327w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/12/Apple-MacBook-Air-Logo.png?resize=155,21 155w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/12/Apple-MacBook-Air-Logo.png?resize=655,91 655w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/12/Apple-MacBook-Air-Logo.png?resize=768,106 768w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/12/Apple-MacBook-Air-Logo.png?resize=1024,142 1024w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/12/Apple-MacBook-Air-Logo.png?resize=350,49 350w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /><iframe src="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdM2foHq_thPOgnVyXUqRex7sed4syZaObPkYwmxZ7QjMfKOw/viewform?embedded=true" frameborder="0" width="750" height="965" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" allowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p> <p> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/NxH5LUeL91o" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple's ongoing battle with Qualcomm in China and changes to iOS animations over patents, the end of Apple Music Connect and how Apple Music social features surpass the vision of iTunes Ping, Apple Music's launch on Amazon Echo, Amazon's new Echo Wall Clock, and much more.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.opsgenie.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paidsocial&utm_campaign=Opsgenie_Brand_Podcast&utm_content=podcast">Sponsored by Atlassian’s OpsGenie</a>: </strong><em>Opsgenie empowers Dev & Ops teams to plan for service disruptions and stay in control during incidents. Get a free company account for up to 5 team members, forever.</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/17/iso-12-1-2-esim-bug-fixes-qualcomm/">iOS 12.1.2 expected today with eSIM bug fixes, likely addresses Qualcomm patents in China</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/19/ios-12-1-3-beta/">Apple releasing first iOS 12.1.3 developer beta today [U: now available]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/13/apple-music-connect-ping/">Apple Music removes ability for artists to post to Connect, posts removed from Artist Pages and For You</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/14/apple-music-amazon-echo-alexa/">Apple Music now live on Amazon Echo speakers using Alexa</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/18/app-store-amazon-alexa-apple-music/">App Store promoting Amazon’s Alexa app following Apple Music integration with Echo speakers</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/19/amazon-apple-music-third-party-speakers/">Amazon promises Apple Music integration coming to third-party Alexa-enabled speakers after Echo exclusivity</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/17/apple-books-releases-six-free-audiobooks-read-by-celebrity-narrators/">Apple Books releases six free audiobooks read by celebrity narrators</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/19/amazon-echo-wall-clock-review/">Review: Amazon’s $29 Echo Wall Clock packs modern tricks in classic tech with a few limitations</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/18/ipad-pro-split-keyboard-floating-keyboard/">Comment: 2018 iPad Pros are portable enough for split keyboards — and floating iPhone keyboards</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/caquZLHxGWs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss 9to5Mac’s exclusive iPhone XS Smart Battery Case story, a limited HomePod discount holiday strategy, Qualcomm’s effort to block iPhone sales in China, location privacy on iOS apps, Apple Watch Series 4 heart rate features and battery life, the wait for an update on AirPower, and much more.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/2Ty9m74">Sponsored by ZUGU Case</a>:</strong><em> Check out ZUGU’s new Muse case for Apple’s 2018 iPad Pro and enter our 12.9-inch iPad Pro giveaway below.</em></p> <p><strong><a href="//bit.ly/2Poyxpn”">Sponsored by +sum DIAL wireless charger:</a></strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2Poyxpn" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em> Get 20% off</em></a> w/ code 9TO5MAC at checkout.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.opsgenie.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paidsocial&utm_campaign=Opsgenie_Brand_Podcast&utm_content=podcast">Sponsored by Atlassian’s OpsGenie</a>: </strong><em>Opsgenie empowers Dev & Ops teams to plan for service disruptions and stay in control during incidents. Get a free company account for up to 5 team members, forever.</em></p> <p><strong><a href="https://textexpander.com/podcast">Sponsored by TextExpander</a>: </strong><i>Visit <a href="https://textexpander.com/podcast">textexpander.com/podcast</a> and select 9to5Mac Happy Hour to save 20% off your first year!</i></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/07/apple-new-smart-battery-case-iphone-xs/">Exclusive: First look at unreleased Apple Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS, three models and 2018 release possible</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/12/apple-homepod-discount/">Apple offering discounts on HomePod to Apple Music subscribers as holiday promotion</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/10/apple-china-qualcomm-iphones/">China grants iPhone import and sale ban over Qualcomm dispute, but Apple seemingly has a workaround [U]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/12/qualcomm-apple-breach-iphone-sale/">Qualcomm says Apple in breach of China iPhone sales ban because it is still selling iPhones in China</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/10/location-data/">Some apps pass personally identifiable location data to as many as 40 companies</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/11/apple-watch-improve-heart-rate-readings/">Apple Watch Series 4 Heart Rate app takes ‘faster reading with higher fidelity’ using Digital Crown</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/10/apple-watch-series-4-battery-life-cellular-half-marathon/">Testing Apple Watch Series 4 half marathon battery life with cellular off: over 50% after 2 hours</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/12/airpower-update-window-closing/">Comment: AirPower update probably days away, but we’re likely beyond the good news window</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/07/holiday-deal-hub/">Holiday Deal Hub: Exclusive deals for 9to5Mac readers!</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p> <h1>Giveaway:</h1> <p><iframe src="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0p3FUcpmqDos3Ew-G29s9Wq_B7UrMkYpRmaMtFVs74PClOQ/viewform?embedded=true" frameborder="0" width="640" height="920" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" allowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/Gj-JC1dw-fQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac share a quick review of the Smart Folio cover for the new iPad Pro, talk about Apple Music coming soon to Amazon's Echo speakers, recent iPhone XR discounts and Apple's marketing strategies, the launch of the Apple Clear Case for iPhone XR, the 18W USB-C charger, and lots of software updates and new features including iOS 12.1.1 and FaceTime fixes, HomePod in China, dual SIM in the US, and the new ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4, plus much more.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/2Ty9m74">Sponsored by ZUGU Case</a>:</strong><em> Check out ZUGU’s new Muse case for Apple’s 2018 iPad Pro and enter our 12.9-inch iPad Pro giveaway below.</em></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.opsgenie.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paidsocial&utm_campaign=Opsgenie_Brand_Podcast&utm_content=podcast">Sponsored by Atlassian’s OpsGenie</a>: </strong><em>Opsgenie empowers Dev & Ops teams to plan for service disruptions and stay in control during incidents. Get a free company account for up to 5 team members, forever.</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/30/apple-music-on-echo/">Apple Music coming to Amazon Echo speakers in time for the holidays</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/22/report-apple-to-lower-iphone-xr-prices-in-japan-restarts-some-iphone-x-production/">Report: Apple to lower iPhone XR prices in Japan, restarts some iPhone X production</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/26/iphone-xr-price-drop-japan/">As rumored, iPhone XR price drops by ~$100 at Japanese carrier over two year contract</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/04/apple-marketing-iphone-xs-boost/">Apple reportedly reassigned some marketing staff to focus on boosting new iPhone sales</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/12/iphone-xr-apple-clear-case/">Apple will release its own clear case for iPhone XR</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/05/apple-clear-case-release/">Apple’s official clear case for iPhone XR is now available for $39</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/05/ipad-pro-18w-usb-c-power-adapter-now-available/">Apple begins selling $29 18W USB-C power adapter separately, previously only available with 2018 iPad Pro</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/05/ios-12-1-1/">Apple releases iOS 12.1.1, tvOS 12.1.1, macOS 10.14.2, and HomePod 12.1.1 update</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/05/iphone-xs-xr-esim-carriers/">AT&T becomes first major US carrier to support eSIM functionality on iPhone XS & XR</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/21/verizon-memo-dual-sim-esim-december/">Verizon memo says Dual SIM and eSIM rollout to start in early December</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/06/verizon-esim-expecteddecember-7/">Verizon eSIM support coming December 7, says leaked memo</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/06/apple-watch-series-4-likely-getting-the-ecg-app-today-with-watchos-5-1-2/">Apple Watch Series 4 getting the ECG app today with watchOS 5.1.2</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/06/watchos-5-1-2-ecg-app/">watchOS 5.1.2 for Apple Watch now available with ECG app, new Infograph complications, more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/06/ecg-age-restriction-psa/">PSA: ECG and irregular heart rate notifications not available for users under 22</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/12/02/kuo-all-new-design-airpods-in-2020-wireless-charging-model-in-first-quarter-2019/">Kuo: ‘All-new design’ AirPods in 2020, wireless charging model in first quarter 2019</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. 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<p>This week Benjamin and Zac talk 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro differences, using the iPad as a teleprompter, Apple Pencil versus Logitech Crayon, Apple's Supreme Court case over monopolies and the App Store, running long distances with Apple Watch, and more.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/2Ty9m74">Sponsored by ZUGU Case</a>:</strong><em> Check out ZUGU’s new Muse case for Apple’s 2018 iPad Pro and enter our 12.9-inch iPad Pro giveaway below.</em></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.opsgenie.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paidsocial&utm_campaign=Opsgenie_Brand_Podcast&utm_content=podcast">Sponsored by Atlassian’s OpsGenie</a>: </strong><em>Opsgenie empowers Dev & Ops teams to plan for service disruptions and stay in control during incidents. Get a free company account for up to 5 team members, forever.</em></p> <p><a href="https://www.mackweldon.com"><strong>Sponsored by Mack Weldon:</strong></a> Mack Weldon is a premium essentials brand that believes in smart design and premium fabric.</p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/08/review-2018-12-9-inch-ipad-pro-a-tamed-beast-video/">Review: 2018 12.9-inch iPad Pro: a tamed beast [Video]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/06/review-logitech-crayon-apple-pencil-alternative/">Review: Logitech Crayon – a price-friendly Apple Pencil alternative [Video]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/25/apple-antitrust-supreme-court/">US Supreme Court to hear arguments on Monday in Apple antitrust suit alleging App Store monopoly</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/26/apple-watch-running-long-workouts/">Running with Apple Watch Series 4 and optimizing for long workouts</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p> <h1>Giveaway:</h1> <p><iframe src="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0p3FUcpmqDos3Ew-G29s9Wq_B7UrMkYpRmaMtFVs74PClOQ/viewform?embedded=true" frameborder="0" width="640" height="920" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" allowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/w9kUp28xMJo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple's 2018 holiday ad and how it was created, the four-day 'shopping event' that Apple is hyping this year, Siri's unfortunate Thanksgiving Day blunder, a new rumored Apple TV HDMI stick, iPhone XS and iPhone XR sales concerns and how Apple is responding, and more.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://amzn.to/2Ty9m74">Sponsored by ZUGU Case</a>:</strong><em> Check out ZUGU’s new Muse case for Apple’s 2018 iPad Pro and enter our 12.9-inch iPad Pro giveaway below.</em></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.opsgenie.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paidsocial&utm_campaign=Opsgenie_Brand_Podcast&utm_content=podcast">Sponsored by Atlassian’s OpsGenie</a>: </strong><em>Opsgenie empowers Dev & Ops teams to plan for service disruptions and stay in control during incidents. Get a free company account for up to 5 team members, forever.</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/20/apple-share-your-gifts-ad/">Apple shares new Pixar-like animated ‘Share Your Gifts’ holiday ad</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/23/apple-black-friday-sale-now-live-us/">Apple Black Friday sale live in the US: Apple Store gift cards when buying iPhone, Mac, iPad and Apple Watch</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/21/apple-tv-chromecast-dongle/">Apple reportedly mulls Chromecast-like dongle to help spread adoption of upcoming TV show service</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/19/apple-cuts-orders-iphone-xs-xr/">Apple reportedly cuts production orders for iPhone XS and iPhone XR</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p> <h1>Giveaway:</h1> <p><iframe src="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0p3FUcpmqDos3Ew-G29s9Wq_B7UrMkYpRmaMtFVs74PClOQ/viewform?embedded=true" frameborder="0" width="640" height="920" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" allowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/9ZG_CkmE168" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the new MacBook Pro GPU updates, the upcoming Blackmagic eGPU Pro, Apple's Mac SSD pricing, new Apple Watch bands, AirPower predictions, Spotify for Apple Watch, the first week with the new iPad Pro, and the state of Apple's apps — not just the OS — on the iPad.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://capterra.com/HappyHour">Sponsored by Capterra</a>: </strong><em>Visit <a href="http://capterra.com/HappyHour">Capterra.com/HappyHour</a> today and join the millions of people who use Capterra each month.</em></p> <p><strong><a href="http://smilesoftware.com/podcast">Sponsored by PDFpen</a></strong><em>: the ultimate tool for editing PDFs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/14/you-can-now-order-the-15-inch-macbook-pro-with-radeon-pro-vega-discrete-graphics/">You can now order the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Radeon Pro Vega discrete graphics</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/13/apple-watch-nike-sport-band-colors/">Three new Apple Watch Nike Sport and Sport Loop band colors coming this week</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/14/apple-watch-red-sport-loop/">(PRODUCT)RED Sport Loop for Apple Watch debuts alongside recently introduced Hermès straps</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/13/spotify-apple-watch-2/">Spotify releases ‘first version’ of its Apple Watch app with limited features</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/ef64-SMi6_o" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac offer up early impressions on the 2018 iPad Pro, new Apple Pencil, and Smart Keyboard Folio, a few iPhone XR thoughts, changes coming in iOS and watchOS for FaceTime and more, a change to how Apple is reporting earnings, and much more.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><a href="https://amzn.to/2FaU8Sk"><strong>Sponsored by OPSO</strong></a>:<em> Check out the MFi certified Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable at a fraction of the price of other options.</em></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.opsgenie.com">Sponsored by Atlassian’s OpsGenie</a>:</strong><em> Never miss a critical alert again with Opsgenie — sign up for a free account for up to five members with no credit card required.</em></p> <p><a href="https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/cx/17/10/jobs-dual-cta?src=re-pod&trk=happyhour&veh=happyhour#"><strong>Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs</strong></a><strong>:</strong> <em>Go to <a href="https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/cx/17/10/jobs-dual-cta?src=re-pod&trk=happyhour&veh=happyhour#">LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR</a> and get a $50 credit toward your first job post!</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/08/2018-ipad-pro-upgrade/">2018 iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, and Smart Keyboard Folio — a big leap from the first Pro</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/06/ipad-pro-macbook-air-mac-mini-video-reviews/">iPad Pro, Retina MacBook Air, and Mac mini video review roundup</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/31/facetime-live-photos-returns-in-ios-12-1-1-flip-camera-ui-improved/">FaceTime Live Photos returns in iOS 12.1.1, flip camera UI improved</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/07/walkie-talkie-control-centre/">watchOS 5.1.2 adds Control Center toggle for Walkie-Talkie availability</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/11/08/iphone-xr-expand-notifications-haptic-touch/">iOS 12.1.1 will let iPhone XR users expand notifications with Haptic Touch</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/o1KCenBj5ok" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple's October 30th event and the new MacBook Air, Mac mini, iPad Pro, and much more.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.hypershop.com">Sponsored by Hyper</a>: </strong><i>Get 25% off the new HyperDrive USB-C Hubs for MacBook Pro.</i></p> <p><strong><a href="http://capterra.com/HappyHour">Sponsored by Capterra</a>: </strong><em>Visit <a href="http://capterra.com/HappyHour">Capterra.com/HappyHour</a> today and join the millions of people who use Capterra each month.</em></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.opsgenie.com">Sponsored by Atlassian's OpsGenie</a>:</strong><em> Never miss a critical alert again with Opsgenie.</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/30/ipad-pro-apple-pencil-macbook-imac-mac-mini-event/">Apple Event News Hub: iPad Pro, Macs, much more</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/Az7mmiAv3dc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac talk iPhone XR reviews, the upcoming fix for 'beautygate', the newly rumored iPad mini 5 and AirPower expectations, the iPad Pro and Mac updates expected at next week's Apple event, the latest AirPlay 2 HomeKit speaker, Safari and Dark Mode on the web, and much more.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/18/iphone-xr-review-videos/">First iPhone XR reviews hit YouTube ahead of pre-orders</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/23/iphone-xr-reviews-the-best-of-iphone-xs/">iPhone XR reviews: the best of iPhone XS with a couple compromises, beats Max battery life</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/12/iphone-xr-apple-clear-case/">Apple will release its own clear case for iPhone XR</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/23/kuo-predicts-new-ipad-mini-5-airpower-launch-in-late-2018-or-early-2019-more/">Kuo predicts new iPad mini 5, AirPower launch in late 2018 or early 2019, more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/24/apple-registers-three-new-desktop-macs-in-eurasian-database-ahead-of-october-30-event/">Apple registers three new desktop Macs in Eurasian database ahead of October 30 event</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/24/homekit-speaker-libratone-zipp/">HomeKit Weekly: Libratone Zipp retroactively brings AirPlay 2 to a Bluetooth & Wi-Fi speaker</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/24/safari-beta-dark-mode-theme-websites/">New Safari beta allows websites to adapt their theme to complement macOS Mojave in Dark Mode</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/32hC-6Cj8HM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the newly announced October Apple event, expectations for the new iPad Pro and Mac lineup, iPhone XR pre-orders and the Apple clear case, full Photoshop coming to iPad, Apple's subscription issues on the App Store, and much more.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://textexpander.com/podcast">Sponsored by TextExpander</a>: </strong><i>Visit <a href="https://textexpander.com/podcast">textexpander.com/podcast</a> and select 9to5Mac Happy Hour to save 20% off your first year!</i></p> <p><a href="https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/cx/17/10/jobs-dual-cta?src=re-pod&trk=happyhour&veh=happyhour#"><strong>Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs</strong></a><strong>:</strong> <em>Go to <a href="https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/cx/17/10/jobs-dual-cta?src=re-pod&trk=happyhour&veh=happyhour#">LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR</a> and get a $50 credit toward your first job post!</em></p> <p><strong><a href="http://capterra.com/HappyHour">Sponsored by Capterra</a>: </strong><em>Visit <a href="http://capterra.com/HappyHour">Capterra.com/HappyHour</a> today and join the millions of people who use Capterra each month.</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/18/apple-october-event-ipad-pro-mac/">Apple announces iPad Pro and Mac event for October 30: ‘There’s more in the making’</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/12/iphone-xr-apple-clear-case/">Apple will release its own clear case for iPhone XR</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/15/first-look-adobe-max-creative-cloud-new-illustration-style/">First look: Adobe’s new illustration style comes alive in Creative Cloud</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/15/adobe-photoshop-cc-ipad-launching-2019/">Adobe announces full Photoshop CC for iPad shipping 2019, syncs with desktop</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/15/adobe-max-2018-premiere-rush-lightroom-migration-xd-voice-project-gemini/">Adobe MAX 2018: Premiere Rush CC released, Apple Photos to Lightroom migration, XD voice apps, more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/15/phil-schiller-adobe-max-photoshop-ipad-ar/">Adobe MAX 2018: Phil Schiller discusses Photoshop for iPad, AR, collaboration with Adobe</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/15/hands-on-premiere-rush-cc-ios-mac/">Hands-on with Premiere Rush CC, Adobe’s new cross-device video editor</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/16/apple-keynote-to-adobe-xd-tips/">Adobe offers tips on switching from Keynote to XD for app prototyping</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/16/adobe-max-sneaks-2018/">Adobe previews automatic image parallax, simple font customization, more in development for Creative Cloud apps</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/15/app-store-subscription-shady-tactics/">Report explores the ‘sneaky subscription’ tactics that are plaguing the iOS App Store</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/18/apple-subscription-rejection-deceptive/">Apple appears to crack down on deceptive in-app subscriptions, pulling apps that ‘may mislead or confuse’</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/17/skydio-r1-autonomous-drone-gains-apple-watch-control-now-in-apple-stores/">Skydio R1 autonomous drone gains Apple Watch control, now in Apple Stores</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/15/nike-run-club-apple-watch-series-4/">Nike+ Run Club now optimized for Apple Watch Series 4</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/28/apple-watch-sleep-tracking/">Have an old Apple Watch? Here’s how to use it for sleep tracking</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/18/alexa-whisper-mode/">Alexa whisper mode rolling out to Echo starting today, here’s how to enable it</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/mlJ0BaFhfVY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss a range of topics including Apple Watch and DST challenges, new Apple Watch Series 4 improvements, iOS 12.0.1 fixes and iOS 12 adoption rate, new Apple Music and Apple Pay updates, the latest round of smart 'speakers' from Facebook, Google, and Amazon, the mysterious China security story and an interesting fraud scheme, Apple's original content strategy, new iPad Pro rumors, and more.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/28/rewards-win-iphone-xs-max-zendure-deal/">Sponsored by Zendure</a>: Enter to win our iPhone XS Max giveaway!</strong></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/07/apple-watch-series-4-crash-loop-bug/">Some Apple Watch Series 4 models repeatedly crashing and rebooting due to daylight saving time bug</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/09/ios-12-1-beta-3/">Third iOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1, and tvOS 12.1 developer betas now available</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/08/ios-12-0-1-iphone-xs-charging-ipad-key-position/">Apple releasing iOS 12.0.1 with iPhone XS charging and iPad ‘.?123’ key position fix today</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/06/ios-12-now-installed-on-50-of-devices-outpacing-ios-11/">iOS 12 now installed on 50% of active devices, outpacing iOS 11 adoption</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/11/apple-ios-12-50-percent-iphone-ipad/">Apple officially says iOS 12 is now in use on 50% of all iPhones and iPads</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/11/genius-apple-music/">Apple Music now incorporates lyrics from Genius, Genius adds embedded Apple Music player</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/11/apple-pay-is-now-accepted-at-cvs-pharmacy/">Apple Pay is now accepted at CVS Pharmacy, Discover adds support for its debit card</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/08/smart-speaker-portal-facebook-amazon-alexa/">Facebook enters the smart speaker race with Portal and Portal+, featuring video calls and Amazon Alexa</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/04/apple-spy-chips-china-bloomberg/">Apple strongly refutes report that it found Chinese ‘spy’ chips in iCloud servers</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/04/apple-statement-denies-bloomberg-report/">Apple continues denial of Chinese server spy infiltration with new statement</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/09/iphone-repair-fraud-china/">Report details Apple’s struggles to tackle iPhone repair fraud in China, which cost Apple billions of dollars a year</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/09/season-2-carpool-karaoke-tv-app/">Apple launching season 2 of Carpool Karaoke for free through the TV app starting October 12</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/10/apple-streaming-tv-service-details/">Apple to offer some of its original content for free via TV app on iOS & Apple TV, report says</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/10/2018-ipad-pro-details-face-id-display/">Exclusive: iPad Pro Face ID details, 4K HDR video over USB-C, AirPod-like Apple Pencil 2 pairing, more [Update: A12X processor]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/05/apple-watch-nike-series-4/">[Update: Apple Store stock and unboxing] Apple Watch Nike+ hits stores Friday with new face and reflective band</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/Shy_iyjRrvM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac talk about the Apple Watch Series 4 review process and the latest thinking on the new model, a new student ID card feature in Wallet on iOS 12 and watchOS 5, new features coming in iOS 12.1, an issue with Dolby Atmos and HDMI-CEC on Apple TV 4K, and the state of Marzipan apps on macOS Mojave.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/28/rewards-win-iphone-xs-max-zendure-deal/">Sponsored by Zendure</a>: Enter to win our iPhone XS Max giveaway!</strong></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/03/apple-watch-series-4-review-2/">Review: Apple Watch Series 4 — beautiful design, invisible features</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/04/customizing-infograph-apple-watch-series-4/">Customizing the Infograph face on Apple Watch Series 4</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/04/apple-watch-series-4-digital-crown-evolution-review/">Apple Watch Series 4: A big leap for the Digital Crown</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/02/campus-id-cards-apple-wallet/">Three US universities now let students use iPhone and Apple Watch as their campus ID card</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/02/ios-12-1-beta-2-watchos-12-1-beta-2/">Second iOS 12.1 and watchOS 5.1 developer betas coming today [U]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/02/ios-12-1-new-emoji/">iOS 12.1 comes with 70 new emoji including red hair, lobster, softball, bagel, more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/10/02/ios-12-iphone-emoji-updated/">With iOS 12.1, the phone emoji finally loses the home button to reflect modern iPhone design</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/dGNtTgjPD0I" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac initial impressions with iPhone XS Max, Apple Watch Series 4, and macOS Mojave.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/18/giveaway-win-apples-iphone-xs-max-from-zendure-9to5mac/">Sponsored by Zendure</a>: Enter to win our iPhone XS Max giveaway!</strong></p> <p><a href="https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/cx/17/10/jobs-dual-cta?src=re-pod&trk=happyhour&veh=happyhour#"><strong>Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs</strong></a><strong>:</strong> <strong><em>Go to <a href="https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/cx/17/10/jobs-dual-cta?src=re-pod&trk=happyhour&veh=happyhour#">LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR</a> and get a $50 credit toward your first job post!</em></strong></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <p><em>Note: Original audio file had a few issues. Delete episode and re-download for corrected file.</em></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/22/top-20-iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-features-video/">Top 20+ iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max features [Video]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/24/iphone-xs-max-camera-versus-iphone-x/">iPhone XS camera is the major upgrade over iPhone X [Comparison]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/25/iphone-xs-max-portrait-depth-control-hdr-review/">Capturing a miniature world with iPhone XS Max</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/25/iphone-xs-depth-control-real-time-preview-portrait-mode/">Hands-on with iPhone XS real-time preview of Depth Control in Portrait mode</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/25/ios-12-1-beta-1-changes-features-video/">Hands-on: iOS 12.1 beta 1 changes and features [Video]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/21/siri-waveform-apple-watch-series-4/">Siri waveform animation on Apple Watch Series 4 responds dynamically to the sound of your voice</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/24/macos-mojave-release/">macOS Mojave now available with Dark Mode, News and Home apps, much more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/24/macos-mojave-top-features-changes-video/">macOS Mojave: Hands-on with 20+ new changes and features [Video]</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/Ar_d3UCMcJc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss iPhone and Apple Watch orders, early reviews for the new products, the giant HomePod update that adds a few essential features, the best features of newly released iOS 12, watchOS 5, and tvOS 12, and all the hardware secrets contained in iOS 12.1 beta.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://smilesoftware.com/podcast">Sponsored by PDFpen</a>: the ultimate tool for editing PDFs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.</strong></p> <p><strong><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/18/giveaway-win-apples-iphone-xs-max-from-zendure-9to5mac/">Sponsored by Zendure</a>: enter to win our iPhone XS Max giveaway!</strong></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/18/iphone-xs-review-roundup/">iPhone XS/Max review roundup: iPhone X owners, don’t bother; everyone else, wait for the XR</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/19/apple-watch-series-4-review-roundup-this-is-the-one-weve-been-waiting-for/">Apple Watch Series 4 review roundup: This is the one we’ve been waiting for</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/17/homepod-timers-find-iphone-calling-more/">HomePod update adds multiple timers, Find My iPhone, making and receiving phone calls, and more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/17/ios-12-features-2/">iOS 12 is now available with performance boosts, Screen Time, smarter notifications, much more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/17/watchos-5-features/">watchOS 5 for Apple Watch now available with Podcasts and Walkie-Talkie apps, much more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/17/tvos-12-features/">tvOS 12 now available for Apple TV 4 and Apple TV 4K, brings Dolby Atmos audio, screensaver updates, more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/18/apple-releases-first-ios-12-1-watchos-5-1-and-tvos-12-1-developer-betas/">Apple releases first iOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1, and tvOS 12.1 developer betas [U]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/18/ios-12-1-new-ipads-coming-this-year/">iOS 12.1 references ‘iPad2018Fall’, all but confirming new iPad Pro debut next month</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/18/icloud-sync-for-memoji-ahead-of-new-ipads/">iOS 12.1 suggests iCloud syncing for Memoji coming soon</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/gyN2ODde15c" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac share their thoughts on the Apple Watch Series 4, iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max, and iPhone XR event. Plus there's positive HomePod news!</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://ude.my/happyhour">Sponsored by Udemy</a>: </strong><em>Visit <a href="http://ude.my/happyhour" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ude.my/happyhour</a> and use coupon code HAPPYHOUR to get 90% off life-changing classes!</em></p> <p><strong><a href="https://molekule.com">Sponsored by Molekule</a> </strong>—<em> the only air purifier that actually destroys pollutants.</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/12/iphone-apple-watch-event-news-hub/">Apple Event News Hub: iPhone Xs, Xr, Xs Max + Apple Watch Series 4, much more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/12/2018-iphone-names-2/">Apple website leak confirms all three 2018 iPhone names; 512GB storage option</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/12/apple-watch-40mm-44mm/">Apple sitemap leak reveals new 40mm and 44mm Apple Watch Series 4 sizes, gold stainless steel case</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/12/6-1-inch-iphone-xr-will-be-available-in-black-white-red-yellow-coral-and-blue-colors/">6.1-inch iPhone is called ‘iPhone Xr’ — will be available in black, white, red, yellow, coral and blue colors</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/12/2018-ipad-pro-october-event/">Sitemap leak suggests Apple won’t announce new iPad Pro models today</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/12/iphone-se-6s-fate-uncertain/">iPhone SE and iPhone 6s may be discontinued following iPhone Xs event</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/12/apple-watch-series-4-announced-release-price/">Apple officially announces Apple Watch Series 4 with larger display, more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/12/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-announced-gold-finish-two-sizes-more/">iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max announced: gold finish, two sizes, more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/12/apple-face-id-faster-iphone-xs/">iPhone Xs & iPhone Xs Max feature faster Face ID support, Apple claims</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/12/apple-announces-6-1-inch-iphone-xr-in-several-colorful-finishes/">Apple announces 6.1-inch iPhone XR in several colorful finishes, new A12 Bionic chip and faster Face ID</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/12/homepod-update/">HomePod will gain support for multiple timers, phone calls, iPhone pinging, more in new update</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/12/airpower-mentioned-airpods-product-page/">AirPower may not make 2018 deadline, AirPods product page suggests</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/12/edition-no-more-modern-buckle-once-again/">Apple Watch lineup drops ceramic Edition models, Modern Buckle returns, more</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.relay.fm/mpu/447">Mac Power Users #447: Workflows with Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/I6HNsHxRSnY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss 9to5Mac's exclusive Apple Watch Series 4 and iPhone Xs leaks, iPad Pro redesign rumors, event predictions, and more.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><a href="https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/cx/17/10/jobs-dual-cta?src=re-pod&trk=happyhour&veh=happyhour#"><strong>Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs</strong></a><strong>:</strong> <em>Go to <a href="https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/cx/17/10/jobs-dual-cta?src=re-pod&trk=happyhour&veh=happyhour#">LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR</a> and get a $50 credit toward your first job post!</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/30/exclusive-apple-watch-series-4/">Exclusive: Apple Watch Series 4 revealed — massive display, dense watch face, more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/05/apple-watch-series-4-resolution-likely-384x480-apps-capable-of-showing-much-more-content/">Apple Watch Series 4 resolution likely 384×480, apps capable of showing much more content</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/30/2018-iphone-xs-design-larger-version-gold-exclusive/">Exclusive: This is ‘iPhone XS’ — design, larger version, and gold colors confirmed</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/05/iphone-xs-max-name/">‘iPhone Xs Max’ likely name for 6.5-inch OLED flagship, sources say</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/03/ipad-pro-thin-bezel-renders/">Renders show new thin-bezel iPad Pro based on purported design: flat sides, iPhone-style antenna lines</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/09/04/creative-selection-book-available-now-the-creation-of-the-iphone-keyboard-apples-design-process-and-demoing-to-steve-jobs/">‘Creative Selection’ book available now: the creation of the iPhone keyboard, Apple’s design process, and demoing to Steve Jobs</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/WwK3MiIUzUc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac talk AirPlay 2 coming to the AirPort Express, Bloomberg's report on iPhone naming and features, Ming-Chi Kuo's prediction that at least one iPhone will be delayed and no Pencil support, that rumor about 3D Touch going away, and a quick look at HomeKit shades.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://textexpander.com/podcast">Sponsored by TextExpander</a>: </strong><i>Visit <a href="https://textexpander.com/podcast">textexpander.com/podcast</a> and select 9to5Mac Happy Hour to save 20% off your first year!</i></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/28/airport-express-airplay-2-homekit/">AirPort Express firmware update adds AirPlay 2 and Home app support</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/29/sonos-amp-announcement-airplay-2/">Sonos unveils upgraded Amp with AirPlay 2, Sonance partnership for in-wall and outdoor speakers, more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/27/iphone-speed-camera-2018/">Bloomberg: New OLED iPhones to feature speed and camera improvements, Apple may not use ‘Plus’ label for 6.5-inch model</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/27/kuo-6-1-inch-iphone-shipping-later-no-apple-pencil-support-this-year/">Kuo: 6.1-inch iPhone shipping later, no Apple Pencil support this year</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/27/airpods-wireless-charging-airpower-iphone-lcd-late/">Barclays: AirPods wireless charging case arriving next month alongside AirPower, 6.1-inch iPhone landing late</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/04/apple-future-curved-iphone-hover-screen/">Bloomberg: Apple considering future iPhone models with ‘hover’ gestures and curved screens</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/29/homekit-weekly-serena-motorized-shades-lutron/">HomeKit Weekly: Controlling smart shades with Siri, automation, and the Home app</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/RK2Cj8cXg1E" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the latest Digitimes report on MacBook, AirPower, and iPad rumors, Bloomberg's report on the MacBook Air replacement and rumored Mac mini update, our expectations for the Apple Watch Series 4 lineup, the end of Back to My Mac, and a lead change for Apple TV.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.hypershop.com">Sponsored by Hyper</a>: </strong><i>Visit<a href="http://bit.ly/2OzqQNU" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> hypershop.com</a> and use coupon code 9to5macbook to get 10% off site-wide, and enter our <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/03/hyper-macbook-pro-giveaway/">2018 MacBook Pro giveaway</a>!</i></p> <p><strong><a href="http://ude.my/happyhour">Sponsored by Udemy</a>: </strong><em>Visit <a href="http://ude.my/happyhour" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ude.my/happyhour</a> and use coupon code HAPPYHOUR to get 90% off life-changing classes!</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/17/digitimes-1200-13-inch-entry-level-macbook-in-september-160-airpower-no-new-ipad-mini/">Digitimes: $1200 13-inch ‘entry-level’ MacBook in September, $160 AirPower, no new iPad mini</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/20/bloomberg-mac-mini-update-details/">Bloomberg: Mac mini update this year will target pro users, likely more expensive</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/20/apple-watch-series-4-six-eurasian/">Apple registers six new Apple Watch models in Eurasian database ahead of announcement next month</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/21/back-to-my-mac-macos-mojave/">macOS Mojave drops Back to My Mac iCloud feature, Apple Remote Desktop recommended</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/21/apple-tv-design-jen-false-apple-caffeine/">Apple TV exec Jen Folse exits Apple for Caffeine social broadcasting startup</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/AZJTTFUtyh4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Group FaceTime's delay, Twitter's destructive API change, new details about AirPower, iPhone rumors including Apple Pencil support, Apple Car development, and much more.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.hypershop.com">Sponsored by Hyper</a>: </strong><i>Visit<a href="http://bit.ly/2OzqQNU" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> hypershop.com</a> and use coupon code 9to5macbook to get 10% off site-wide, and enter our <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/03/hyper-macbook-pro-giveaway/">2018 MacBook Pro giveaway</a>!</i></p> <p><a style="font-weight: bold" href="https://molekule.com">Sponsored by Molekule</a> —<em> the only air purifier that actually destroys pollutants.</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/13/group-facetime-delay/">iOS 12 and macOS Mojave won’t ship with Group FaceTime at launch</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/10/samsung-awkwardly-pits-note-9-against-iphone-x-performance-in-new-ingenius-ads/">Samsung awkwardly pits Note 9 against iPhone X performance in new ‘Ingenius’ ads</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/13/ios-12-beta-7/">iOS 12 developer beta 7 for iPhone and iPad coming today [U: Now available … and pulled]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/13/ios-12-beta-7-ota-pulled/">Apple pulls iOS 12 beta 7 OTA update amid reports of sluggish performance [U: ISPW files too]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/15/ios-12-beta-8/">iOS 12 developer beta 8 for iPhone and iPad expected today after beta 7 pulled [U: Now available]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/15/tweetbot-twitter-api-change/">Tweetbot loses streaming, activity/stats tab, and Apple Watch app over Twitter API change</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/13/reprot-airpower-september-launch-price/">Insiders believe AirPower launching in September, priced around $150</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/14/2018-iphone-specs/">2018 OLED iPhones to support Apple Pencil, with 512GB top tier – Trendforce</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/09/doug-field-returns-to-apple/">After stint at Tesla, Doug Field returns to Apple to work on Project Titan w/ Bob Mansfield</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/14/kuo-ar-glasses-2020-apple-car-3-5-years/">Kuo: AR glasses coming in 2020, Apple Car launch 3-5 years later</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/10/tvos-12-beta-dolby-atmos-itunes-movies/">tvOS 12 beta now includes Dolby Atmos support for iTunes Movies on Apple TV</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/15/homekit-weekly-control-cooling-fans-ac/">HomeKit Weekly: Four ways to control cooling with fans and air conditioners</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/13/apple-watch-running-cadence-pace-alerts-watchos-5/">Using Apple Watch running cadence and pace alerts in watchOS 5</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/GePiTzYqngo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss using the Keyboard Service Program for MacBook, experience with the 2018 MacBook Pro including True Tone and "Hey Siri" features, Apple Music's new Friends Mix playlist, 9to5Mac's exclusive excerpt from the upcoming 'Creative Selection' book, Competitions and Pace Alerts on watchOS 5, features Apple's Activity needs to borrow from Nike Run Club, and more.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.hypershop.com">Sponsored by Hyper</a>: </strong><i>Visit<a href="http://bit.ly/2OzqQNU" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> hypershop.com</a> and use coupon code 9to5macbook to get 10% off site-wide, and enter our <a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/03/hyper-macbook-pro-giveaway/">2018 MacBook Pro giveaway</a>!</i></p> <p><a href="https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/cx/17/10/jobs-dual-cta?src=re-pod&trk=happyhour&veh=happyhour#"><strong>Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs</strong></a><strong>:</strong> <em>Go to <a href="https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/cx/17/10/jobs-dual-cta?src=re-pod&trk=happyhour&veh=happyhour#">LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR</a> and get a $50 credit toward your first job post!</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/22/apple-macbook-pro-keyboard-sticky-repair-refund/">Apple finally acknowledges ‘sticky’ keyboard issues on MacBooks, offering free fix and refunds for past repairs</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/25/review-2018-macbook-pro-video/">Review: 2018 MacBook Pro – more than skin deep [Video]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/07/apple-music-launches-new-weekly-friends-mix-in-for-you/">Apple Music launches new weekly ‘Friends Mix’ in For You</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/08/08/excerpt-iphone-software-keyboard-design/">Exclusive excerpt from upcoming book by ex-Apple engineer explores first iPhone software keyboard design process</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/04/apple-announces-watchos-5/">Apple announces watchOS 5: Podcasts, Activity Sharing challenges, automatic workout detection, Walkie-Talkie, more</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/dkYqa9MgZUU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac talk about traveling and data caps on carrier plans, the resolution to Apple's MacBook Pro throttling issue (and possibly the keyboard problem), Macotakara's report on the upcoming iPad Pro losing its headphone jack, Face ID only working in portrait orientation, and moving its Smart Connector, a leaked CAD image that may back up that report, iGen's report on upcoming HomePod features including multiple timers and phone call features, Apple's latest earnings report, and more.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.hypershop.com">Sponsored by Hyper</a>: </strong><i>Visit<a href="http://bit.ly/2OzqQNU" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> hypershop.com</a> and use coupon code 9to5macbook to get 10% off site-wide, and enter our 2018 MacBook Pro giveaway <a href="http://9to5mac.com/2018/08/02/9to5mac-happy-hour-184">below</a>!</i></p> <p><strong><a href="http://ude.my/happyhour">Sponsored by Udemy</a>: </strong><em>Visit <a href="http://ude.my/happyhour" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ude.my/happyhour</a> and use coupon code HAPPYHOUR to get 90% off life-changing classes!</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/24/apple-releases-2018-macbook-pro-update-to-fix-cpu-throttling-thermal-management-bug/">Apple releases 2018 MacBook Pro update to fix CPU throttling/thermal management bug</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/27/2018-ipad-pro-headphone-jack-more/">New iPad Pro said to drop 3.5mm jack, move Smart Connector to bottom to accommodate vertical-only Face ID</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/30/2018-ipad-pro-smart-connector/">Purported 2018 iPad Pro CAD shows new location of Smart Connector</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/22/homepod-private-beta-multiple-timers/">HomePod OS 12 private beta reportedly includes Siri multiple timers, make and answer phone calls, more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/30/homepod-phone-call-support/">iOS 12 beta 5 confirms HomePod will add support for making phone calls</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/31/apple-earnings-fy18-q3/">Apple announces Q3 2018 revenue of $53.3b: 41.3m iPhones, 11.5m iPads, 3.7m Macs</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p> <p><iframe src="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFk9zTya-7As8A5G1ZY8JBZjX1ClsOid_0FsE983XDRWfFXg/viewform?embedded=true" frameborder="0" width="700" height="1000" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" allowfullscreen="true" mozallowfullscreen="true" webkitallowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/gDvWfXAPXNo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac talk about the state of HomeKit in the UK and some useful ways to use automation, iPad rumors and guesses about rounded corners and the Home indicator, Photos in iOS 12 and macOS Mojave, photo sharing changes and questionable sharing suggestions, Apple's photo print products going away, and more.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/02/review-lightwave-light-switch-the-best-uk-homekit-solution-for-smart-lighting/">Review: Lightwave Light Switch, the best UK HomeKit solution for smart lighting</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/11/11-inch-ipad-pro-apple-watch-series-4-concept/">Gallery: Visualizing an 11-inch iPad Pro and bezel-free Apple Watch Series 4</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/bzamayo/status/984939839924686849">Benjamin’s mockup of an iPad with home indicator</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/12/photo-print-products-discontinued/">Apple discontinues its own photo printing service, recommends third-party Photos Projects apps instead</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2013/09/10/apple-confirms-cards-app-for-ios-is-discontinued-recommends-iphoto/">Apple confirms Cards app for iOS is discontinued, recommends iPhoto</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/VV8cmzIImD8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the newly announced 2018 MacBook Pro hardware upgrades, higher RAM and SSD storage upgrades, Apple's T2 chip in the iMac Pro and MacBook Pro, Hey Siri and True Tone, iFixit's keyboard discovery, the 6-core i9 thermal throttling issue, the state of HomeKit doorbell cameras, and the latest changes in iOS 12, watchOS 5, and macOS Mojave betas.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://ude.my/happyhour">Sponsored by Udemy</a>: </strong><em>Visit <a href="http://ude.my/happyhour" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ude.my/happyhour</a> and use coupon code HAPPYHOUR to get 90% off life-changing classes!</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/12/apple-macbook-pro-with-touch-bar-updated-with-max-32-gb-ram-improved-third-generation-keyboard-true-tone-and-new-intel-chips/">Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar updated with max 32 GB RAM, ‘improved’ third-generation keyboard, True Tone, and new Intel chips</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/13/ifixit-macbook-pro-keyboard-protection/">iFixit finds new MacBook Pro keyboard has ‘thin, silicone barrier’ under each key</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/16/2018-macbook-pro-teardown/">Full 2018 MacBook Pro teardown shows off bigger battery, new T2 chip, more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/17/2018-macbook-pro-cpu-throttling/">Video raises concerns about excessive thermal throttling on 2018 MacBook Pro w/ Intel Core i9</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/18/how-macbook-pro-throttles-with-final-cut-pro-x/">Here’s how Apple’s new MacBook Pro throttles with Final Cut Pro X exports [U]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/18/homekit-doorbell-removed/">Apple removes entire doorbell category from HomeKit accessory list</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/17/ios-12-beta-4/">iOS 12 developer beta 4 for iPhone and iPad now available</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/16/macos-mojave-beta-4/">macOS Mojave developer beta 4 for Mac now available, includes second Dynamic Desktop wallpaper</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/trZSz_mXUx0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>Benjamin and Zac talk 3D Touch, AirPlay and Apple TV, iTunes 12.8 and Sonos gaining AirPlay 2, John Giannandrea's new Chief of ML and AI job, Siri changing bosses again, using Shortcuts on iOS 12, and Ming-Chi Kuo's big report on new Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches — which was recorded hours before Apple released new MacBook Pros.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://ude.my/happyhour">Sponsored by Udemy</a>: </strong><em>Visit <a href="http://ude.my/happyhour" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ude.my/happyhour</a> and use coupon code HAPPYHOUR to get 90% off life-changing classes!</em></p> <p><a href="https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/cx/17/10/jobs-dual-cta?src=re-pod&trk=happyhour&veh=happyhour#"><strong>Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs</strong></a><strong>:</strong> <em>Go to <a href="https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/cx/17/10/jobs-dual-cta?src=re-pod&trk=happyhour&veh=happyhour#">LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR</a> and get a $50 credit toward your first job post!</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://instagram.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/09/apple-releases-macos-high-sierra-10-13-6-highlights-airplay-2-for-itunes/">Apple releases macOS High Sierra 10.13.6, iTunes gains AirPlay 2</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/11/sonos-airplay-2-update/">Sonos speakers now work with AirPlay 2, control Apple Music with Siri</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/10/apple-groups-siri-and-machine-learning-teams/">Apple groups Siri and Machine Learning teams, ex-Google hire Giannandrea named Chief of ML and AI</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/09/01/apple-leadership-change/">Apple’s new Greater China and People VPs join Leadership ranks, Federighi takes over Siri</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/11/kuo-iphone-ipad-mac-apple-watch-rumors/">Kuo: Apple planning 11″ iPad Pro, Mac mini update, 1.57″ & 1.78″ Apple Watch, AirPower for fall</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/11/11-inch-ipad-pro-apple-watch-series-4-concept/">Gallery: Visualizing an 11-inch iPad Pro and bezel-free Apple Watch Series 4</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/12/apple-macbook-pro-with-touch-bar-updated-with-max-32-gb-ram-improved-third-generation-keyboard-true-tone-and-new-intel-chips/">Apple MacBook Pro with Touch Bar updated with max 32 GB RAM, ‘improved’ third-generation keyboard, True Tone, and new Intel chips</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/hpwWyFZdq3Q" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac talk about the five iPhone colors leak, new iPad and Mac rumors, new Geekbench results for unreleased chips, using Apple Watch Raise To Speak Siri on watchOS 5, Apple's plan to rebuild its mapping data in Apple Maps, and Shortcuts making a sneak peek for iOS 12 beta.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/05/kuo-2018-iphone-new-colors/">Kuo: New 2018 iPhone models to come in gold, grey, white, blue, red and orange colors</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/05/apple-new-ipads-mac-registered/">Apple registers five new iPads and Macs in Eurasian database</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/03/geekbench-new-macbook-pro-2018/">Geekbench benchmark hints at new MacBook Pro with 28W Intel CPU on the way</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/02/geekbench-scores-iphone-11-2/">Possible A12 Geekbench score suggests next-gen iPhone X upgraded with 4GB RAM, 10% speed boost</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/02/raise-to-speak-siri-watchos-5-apple-watch/">watchOS 5 beta now includes ‘Raise To Speak’ Siri on Apple Watch without ‘Hey Siri’</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/29/apple-maps-2/">Apple rebuilding Maps in massive overhaul, first results appearing in next iOS 12 beta</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/07/05/ios-12-shortcuts-app-beta/">Apple opens iOS 12 Shortcuts app testing to developers over TestFlight</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/xkJYlEkVAc0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac talk about the risks and benefits of iOS 12 and macOS Mojave public betas, 9to5Mac's Sonos Beam smart soundbar review, AirPlay 2 speakers, Apple's surprise MacBook and MacBook Pro keyboard repair program, rumors about new AirPods and over-ear headphones from Apple, a possible explanation for AirPower not launching yet, Ming-Chi Kuo's latest predictions, and the end of the Apple Watch Modern Buckle.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/25/ios-12-public-beta/">Apple releases first iOS 12 public beta for iPhone and iPad</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/25/how-to-install-ios-12-public-beta-iphone-ipad-ipod-touch/">How to install the iOS 12 public beta on your eligible iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/25/tvos-12-public-beta-1/">First tvOS 12 public beta for Apple TV now available</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/26/first-macos-mojave-10-14-public-beta-now-available-for-mac-users/">First macOS Mojave 10.14 public beta now available for Mac users</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/19/walkie-talkie-apple-watch-watchos-5-beta-2-video/">Hands-on: Walkie-Talkie on Apple Watch with watchOS 5 beta 2 [Video]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/27/sonos-beam-soundbar-review/">Review: Sonos Beam is the perfect smart soundbar for bedrooms and apartments</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/22/apple-macbook-pro-keyboard-sticky-repair-refund/">Apple finally acknowledges ‘sticky’ keyboard issues on MacBooks, offering free fix and refunds for past repairs</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/25/airpods-homepod-over-ear-phones-2019/">Bloomberg: Premium AirPods, next-gen HomePod and new over-ear Apple headphones coming in 2019</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/21/bloomberg-airpower-delays/">Bloomberg: Apple aims to launch AirPower mat by September, runs a ‘stripped down’ version of iOS</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/26/iphone-6-1-inch-launch-price/">Kuo details ‘notch’ LCD and 2019 iPhone expectations; Face ID iPad Pros, redesigned Apple Watch, cheaper MacBook Air coming</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/22/apple-discontinues-modern-buckle-apple-watch-band/">Apple quietly discontinues Modern Buckle band, first of the original Apple Watch styles to disappear</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p> <p><a href="http://bit.ly/2yBbcO6"><img title="9to5Mac Happy Hour 179: iOS 12 public beta, AirPlay 2 speakers, and MacBook keyboard repair program" class="aligncenter wp-image-539719" src="https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/06/9to5mac-zerolemon-ismartpower-relacement-battery-for-iphone.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" alt="" width="750" height="150" srcset="https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/06/9to5mac-zerolemon-ismartpower-relacement-battery-for-iphone.jpg 750w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/06/9to5mac-zerolemon-ismartpower-relacement-battery-for-iphone.jpg?resize=155,31 155w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/06/9to5mac-zerolemon-ismartpower-relacement-battery-for-iphone.jpg?resize=655,131 655w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/06/9to5mac-zerolemon-ismartpower-relacement-battery-for-iphone.jpg?resize=350,70 350w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/owh_k5k-Lsw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac iOS 12 beta 2, MP3 chapter support in Apple's Podcasts app, AirPlay 2 potential for AirPort Express; watchOS 5 beta 2, Apple's new Walkie-Talkie app, aggressive watch face indicators, and the death of Time Travel; macOS Mojave beta 2 and dark mode Maps; tvOS 12 beta 2 and Dolby Atmos sound; and Apple's new TV deal with Oprah.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><a href="https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/cx/17/10/jobs-dual-cta?src=re-pod&trk=happyhour&veh=happyhour#"><strong>Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs</strong></a>: <em>Go to <a href="https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/cx/17/10/jobs-dual-cta?src=re-pod&trk=happyhour&veh=happyhour#">LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR</a> and get a $50 credit toward your first job post!</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/19/ios-12-beta-2/">iOS 12 developer beta 2 for iPhone and iPad now available</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/20/ios-12-beta-2-changes-features-iphone-ipad-video/">Hands-on: 50 iOS 12 beta 2 changes and features [Video]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/19/watchos-5-beta-2/">watchOS 5 developer beta 2 for Apple Watch now available</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/19/walkie-talkie-apple-watch-watchos-5-beta-2-video/">Hands-on: Walkie-Talkie on Apple Watch with watchOS 5 beta 2 [Video]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/19/macos-mojave-beta-2/">macOS Mojave developer beta 2 for Mac now available</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/19/tvos-12-beta-2/">tvOS 12 developer beta 2 for Apple TV 4 and Apple TV 4K now available</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/15/apple-strikes-multi-year-original-content-deal-with-oprah/">Apple strikes multi-year original content deal with Oprah</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/20/apple-working-with-sesame-workshop-kids-programming/">Apple teams up with Sesame Workshop on kids’ programming</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p> <p><a href="http://bit.ly/2JMtEol"><img title="9to5Mac Happy Hour 178: iOS 12 beta 2 changes, Walkie-Talkie for Apple Watch, Oprah and Apple’s TV plans" class="aligncenter wp-image-538817" src="https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/06/august-banner-750x150-9to5-campaign-v2.jpeg?quality=82&strip=all" alt="" width="750" height="150" srcset="https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/06/august-banner-750x150-9to5-campaign-v2.jpeg 750w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/06/august-banner-750x150-9to5-campaign-v2.jpeg?resize=155,31 155w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/06/august-banner-750x150-9to5-campaign-v2.jpeg?resize=655,131 655w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/06/august-banner-750x150-9to5-campaign-v2.jpeg?resize=350,70 350w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/zOZM1EzOVfc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac catch up on the Sonos Beam soundbar announcement, AirPlay 2 support coming to Sonos in July, more HomePod stereo thoughts after a few weeks of use, how Apple TV speakers can be challenging with AirPlay 2, iOS 12's new Screen Time and Down Time features, potential scenarios where Walkie-Talkie on Apple Watch might be practical, and USB-C iPhones and 'solid state' Apple Watch rumors.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><a href="https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/cx/17/10/jobs-dual-cta?src=re-pod&trk=happyhour&veh=happyhour#"><strong>Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs</strong></a>: <em>Go to <a href="https://business.linkedin.com/talent-solutions/cx/17/10/jobs-dual-cta?src=re-pod&trk=happyhour&veh=happyhour#">LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR</a> and get a $50 credit toward your first job post!</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/06/sonos-introduces-beam-sound-bar-with-airplay-2-siri-and-alexa-control/">Sonos introduces ‘Beam’ sound bar with AirPlay 2, Siri and Alexa control</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/06/sonos-airplay-2-support-siri-control-july/">Sonos announces AirPlay 2 support, Siri control coming in July</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/08/wwdc-2018-apple-music-playlist-rings-challenge/">WWDC 2018 Apple Music playlist released as attendees earn ‘Close Your Rings’ pins</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/12/watchos-5-activity-competition-automatic-workout-detection-siri-heart-data/">watchOS 5: Competitions, Workout detection and Siri face heart data push fitness tracking</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/11/watchos-5-beta-reissued/">Apple reissues watchOS 5 beta 1 to developers after pulling last week’s build</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/11/watchos-5-beta-reissued/">Apple reissues watchOS 5 beta 1 to developers after pulling last week’s build</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/08/apple-watch-solid-state-buttons/">Apple Watch to adopt solid state Side button and Digital Crown with Haptic Feedback</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/KbMEMBOwVzI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac talk WWDC 2018 including iOS 12, watchOS 5, tvOS, and macOS Mojave.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2J7tjQG" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sponsored by Setapp</a></strong>: <em>Get the company’s subscription Mac app service with 119 apps worth $3400 for just <a href="http://bit.ly/2J7tjQG" target="_blank" rel="noopener">$9.99/month (7-day Free Trial).</a></em></p> <p><strong><a href="https://www.simplecontacts.com/happyhour" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sponsored by Simple Contacts</a></strong>: <em>Get $30 off your contacts at simplecontacts.com/happyhour or enter code HAPPYHOUR at checkout.</em></p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/03/wwdc-2018-news-hub/">WWDC 2018 — live coverage from San Jose</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/04/ios-12-unveil/">Apple unveils iOS 12 for iPhone and iPad</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/04/apple-announces-watchos-5/">Apple announces watchOS 5: Podcasts, Activity Sharing challenges, automatic workout detection, Walkie-Talkie, more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/04/apple-introduces-new-apple-watch-pride-band-available-today/">Apple announces tvOS 12 with immersive Dolby Atmos audio, iTunes content upgraded for free, more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/06/04/apple-unveils-mac-10-14/">Apple unveils macOS 10.14 Mojave with dark mode, more</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p> <p><a href="http://bit.ly/2J7tjQG"><img title="9to5Mac Happy Hour 176: WWDC 2018: iOS 12, macOS Mojave, watchOS 5 and tvOS 12" class="aligncenter wp-image-535654" src="https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/05/native-banner_750x150.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" alt="" width="750" height="150" srcset="https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/05/native-banner_750x150.jpg 750w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/05/native-banner_750x150.jpg?resize=155,31 155w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/05/native-banner_750x150.jpg?resize=655,131 655w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/05/native-banner_750x150.jpg?resize=350,70 350w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/MscKwfpYnTI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac talk Apple Watch workout tracking, Apple's new privacy portal in the EU, Apple Watch's hidden Pride watch face, HomePod gaining calendar, stereo, and AirPlay 2 support, and macOS 10.14 wish list items.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/23/download-all-apple-id-icloud-data/">Apple launches new privacy portal, users can download a copy of everything Apple knows about them</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/29/heres-the-new-apple-watch-pride-face-that-will-become-available-next-monday/">Here’s the new Apple Watch Pride face that will become available Monday</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/29/ios-11-4-airplay-2-homepod-stereo-messages-icloud/">iOS 11.4 with AirPlay 2, Messages in iCloud, HomePod stereo now available</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/29/ios-11-4-coming-today-homepod-gains-multiroom-audio-and-stereo-pairing-with-airplay-2/">iOS 11.4 coming today, HomePod gains multiroom audio and stereo pairing with AirPlay 2</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/29/ios-11-4-hands-on-homepods-airplay-2-multi-room-audio-stereo-pairing-and-calendar-support-video/">Hands-on: HomePod’s AirPlay 2 multi-room audio, stereo pairing, and Calendar support [Video]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/29/apple-wwdc-app-update/">Apple’s WWDC app for iOS updated ahead of next week’s event, includes new stickers</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/30/apple-events-app-updated-wwdc-2018/">Apple Events app updated on Apple TV ahead of June 4 WWDC keynote live stream</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/C-oWvZ_irbQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac talk WWDC press invites, misinterpreted Siri clues, a surprise Apple car update, a Beats-branded HomePod rumor, and HomePod features we want to see at WWDC 2018.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/22/wwdc-2018-keynote-date/">Apple invites press to WWDC 2018 keynote, iOS 12 and macOS 10.14 unveil expected</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/22/apple-confirms-it-will-live-stream-wwdc-keynote-on-june-4/">Apple confirms it will live stream WWDC keynote on June 4</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/21/siri-wwdc-hints-false/">PSA: Asking Siri about WWDC does not reveal a new HomePod or anything else</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/23/apple-volkswagen-shuttle-self-driving/">Report: After failed talks w/ Mercedes & BMW, Apple reaches self-driving car deal with Volkswagen</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/19/homepod-beats-branding-199/">Sketchy report says Apple planning $199 ‘HomePod’ with Beats branding</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/23/download-all-apple-id-icloud-data/">Apple launches new privacy portal, users can download a copy of everything Apple knows about them</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!h</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/JwjqaTHhEso" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac sort through the latest mess Twitter is creating for third-party apps, the growing possibility that new iPhones will come with fast charging, farfetched iPhone SE rumors, and iOS 12 feature requests.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/15/tweetbot-3-for-mac-dark-mode/">Tweetbot 3 for Mac debuts with dark mode, expanded side bar, and more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/16/twitter-developer-api-change/">Twitter moves developer API change to August, third-party app future unclear</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/17/twitter-streaming/">Feature Request: Twitter’s apps need timeline streaming if they want ‘that feeling of electricity’</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/16/next-gen-usb-c-iphone-charger-leak/">Renders claim to show new 18W Apple USB-C charger, will be bundled with 2018 iPhones</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/10/iphone-se-2-notch-slim-bezels-rumor/">Case maker Olixar believes iPhone SE 2 will feature iPhone X-esque design with slim bezels and notch</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/-LT9bGut_dU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac welcome a clue that suggests HomePod will soon work with Calendar, new details about the 6.5-inch iPhone X Plus and an iOS 12 Face ID rumor, quick impressions from Google I/O, Hodinkee's new Jony Ive interview on Apple Watch, and our watchOS 5 wish list.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/07/homepod-calendar-ios-11-4/">HomePod likely gaining Calendar support alongside iOS 11.4 release</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/07/iphone-x-plus-size-iphone-x-2-more/">iPhone X Plus said to be iPhone 8 Plus size, iOS 12 to bring horizontal Face ID support, more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/08/google-i-o-2018-roundp-assistant-vs-siri/">Google I/O 2018: Assistant beats Siri to multiple actions & phone conversations, ‘Digital Wellbeing’, more</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/09/jony-ive-hodinkee-interview-apple-watch/">Jony Ive opens up about Apple Watch origin and the watch he ‘admires most’ in Hodinkee interview</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/04/watchos-5-wish-list/">watchOS 5 Wish List: Apple Watch Podcasts, open Siri face, rethought Control Center, more</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/VQmnARwBr2A" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss what Ming-Chi Kuo's retirement from KGI Securities could mean for future Apple rumors, Apple's latest earnings report and why iPhone revenue was up despite flat unit sales, the current state of AirPlay 2 and some impressive new features coming to iOS 11.4, and our wish list for tvOS 12 and Apple TV.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2HfaOVn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sponsored by DearMob</a></strong>: With our partner <em>DearMob</em>, we’re giving away Apple’s brand new 9.7-inch 2018 iPad and an Apple Pencil this month to one lucky winner. And for a limited time, 9to5 readers can get <b><a title="http://bit.ly/2HfaOVn" href="http://bit.ly/2HfaOVn" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DearMob iPhone Manager’s latest version for free</a>, </b>normally $59.95.</p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/30/prolific-apple-supply-chain-analyst-ming-chi-kuo-departs-kgi/">Prolific Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo departs KGI Securities, likely to focus on companies other than Apple</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/01/apple-earnings-fy18-q2/">Apple announces Q2 2018 revenue of $61.1b: 52.2m iPhones, 9.1m iPads, 4.07m Macs</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/05/03/hands-on-controlling-airplay-2-playback-on-apple-tv-from-siri-on-iphone-with-ios-11-4-beta/">Hands-on: Controlling AirPlay 2 playback on Apple TV from Siri on iPhone with iOS 11.4 beta</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/27/9to5rewards-win-apples-new-9-7-inch-ipad-apple-pencil-giveaway/">9to5Rewards: Win Apple’s new 9.7-inch iPad + Apple Pencil [Giveaway]</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/pmUhEZVEUvo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac break news that Apple has officially discontinued its AirPort router line, weigh new iPhone SE 2 rumors, and clues about dark mode finally coming to macOS.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2Iduby9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sponsored by FIBARO</a></strong>: We’ve teamed up with <em>FIBARO</em> to give away a HomeKit bundle to turn your house into a Siri-controlled smart home.</p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="http://9to5mac.com/2018/04/26/apple-airport-cancellation/">Apple officially discontinues AirPort router line, no plans for future hardware</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/24/amazon-alexa-for-iphone-x/">Amazon updates its Alexa companion app for iOS with iPhone X optimization</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/20/iphone-se-2-no-headphone-jack-may/">iPhone SE 2 could arrive next month, but without a headphone jack</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/20/webkit-testing-logs-reference-ios-12-running-on-an-iphone-5s-simulator/">WebKit testing logs reference iOS 12 running on an iPhone 5s simulator</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/20/macos-10-14-dark-mode/">WebKit code references suggest dark mode coming to macOS 10.14</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/9YiwXq0zUJM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac talk about recent Amazon Alexa features and HomePod sales, Apple's leaked memo on stopping leaks, the FCC's gold iPhone X leak, and the potential for third-party Apple Watch faces.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2Iduby9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sponsored by FIBARO</a></strong>: We’ve teamed up with <em>FIBARO</em> to give away a HomeKit bundle to turn your house into a Siri-controlled smart home.</p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/09/amazon-alexa-follow-up-mode-homepod-dreams-about-this-feature/">Amazon’s Alexa gaining new ‘Follow-up Mode’, no longer requires trigger word after every request</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/05/amazon-echo-intercom-update/">Amazon adds long awaited intercom feature to its Alexa-enabled devices</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/11/homepod-report-early-struggles/">Bloomberg: Apple lowers HomePod forecasts & orders as early sales prove lackluster</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/13/apple-memo-on-leaks-leaks/">Apple ramping up effort to stop leaks with legal action, according to leaked memo</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/13/fcc-appears-to-leak-photos-of-gold-iphone-x/">FCC appears to leak photos of gold iPhone X</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/18/regulatory-filings-indicate-a-flurry-of-new-iphone-se-models-launching-soon/">Regulatory filings indicate a flurry of new iPhone (SE?) models launching soon</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/14/watchos-4-3-1-suggests-future-support-for-third-party-watch-faces/">watchOS 4.3.1 suggests future support for third party watch faces [U]</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/w5QHcrBhq3g" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple's new (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, the wait for AirPower, the latest Mac Pro news, macOS High Sierra's 32-bit app warning, and watchOS 5 likely dropping old Apple Watch apps.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2Iduby9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sponsored by FIBARO</a></strong>: We’ve teamed up with <em>FIBARO</em> to give away a HomeKit bundle to turn your house into a Siri-controlled smart home.</p> <p></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/08/red-iphone-8-and-8-plus-release/">Report: Virgin Mobile employee memo claims (RED) iPhone 8 & 8 Plus launching tomorrow</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/09/apple-announces-special-edition-productred-iphone-8-and-8-plus-order-from-tomorrow/">Apple announces special edition (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, order from tomorrow</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/09/product-red-iphone-8-ad/">Apple overhauls homepage for (PRODUCT)RED, including sleek new iPhone 8 ad</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/09/comment-airpower-features-price-release/">Comment: Managing expectations for AirPower release, price, and features</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/05/mac-pro-2019/">Apple planning modular Mac Pro release for 2019, new Pro Workflow Team providing feedback for professional needs</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2017/04/04/apple-upgrades-mac-pros-signals-radical-new-modular-mac-pros-next-year-with-apple-displays/">Apple upgrades Mac Pro, promises radical modular models and new displays after this year</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/10/watchos-4-3-1-hints-at-future-watchkit-app-incompatibility/">Apple Watch beta includes warning for old apps, suggests watchOS 5 will drop support</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/11/earth-day-activity-challenge-apple-watch/">Next Apple Watch Activity Challenge set for Earth Day, 30 minute workout will unlock eco-friendly animated sticker pack</a></li> </ul> <p><img title="9to5Mac Happy Hour 168: Red iPhone 8, 2019 Mac Pro, macOS 64-bit app transition" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-528325" src="https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/04/iphone-8-red.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" alt="" width="1000" height="500" srcset="https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/04/iphone-8-red.jpg 2800w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/04/iphone-8-red.jpg?resize=155,78 155w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/04/iphone-8-red.jpg?resize=655,328 655w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/04/iphone-8-red.jpg?resize=768,384 768w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/04/iphone-8-red.jpg?resize=1024,512 1024w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/04/iphone-8-red.jpg?resize=350,175 350w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/04/iphone-8-red.jpg?resize=1600,800 1600w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2018/04/iphone-8-red.jpg?resize=290,145 290w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></p> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/i3QqWpg9hQ0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss early reception to the new 9.7-inch iPad with Apple Pencil support, Instagram for Apple Watch's demise and why loads of watchOS apps are disappearing, Apple reportedly ramping up Siri hiring and poaching Google's AI chief, iOS 11.4 and tvOS 11.4 changes including the return of AirPlay 2, and Apple's futuristic iPhone 'hover' tech.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong>Sponsored by Setapp:</strong> <a id="yui_3_17_2_1_1522953206029_667" href="http://bit.ly/2GtroUv"><em id="yui_3_17_2_1_1522953206029_666"> Get 100+ high-quality Mac apps for thousands off retail with Setapp’s 50% off Education pricing.</em></a></p> <p><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/425267526&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul id="yui_3_17_2_1_1522953206029_695"> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/02/review-9-7-inch-329-ipad-2018-should-you-buy-it-video/">Review: 9.7-inch $329 iPad (2018) – Should you buy it? [Video]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/02/instagram-apple-watch-dead/">Instagram for Apple Watch killed as Apple begins requiring native apps in updates</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/31/apple-hiring-for-siri-spike/">Report: Apple ramping up Siri improvement efforts as hiring hits new all-time high</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/03/apple-hires-google-ai-chief/">Apple bolsters AI team as it poaches Google’s search & artificial intelligence chief</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/02/ios-11-4-beta-1-whats-new-video/">What’s new in iOS 11.4 beta 1? Hands-on with new features and changes [Video]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/04/airplay-2-airport-express/">AirPort Express showing up in iOS 11.4 Home app, suggests AirPlay 2 speaker support on the way</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/02/stereo-homepod-pairing-ios-11-4-beta/">Stereo HomePod reference makes its way back into iOS 11.4 beta [U]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/04/amazon-music-automation-echo-update/">Amazon adds music automation to Echo products as HomePod lags behind</a></li> <li id="yui_3_17_2_1_1522953206029_694"><a id="yui_3_17_2_1_1522953206029_693" href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/04/04/apple-future-curved-iphone-hover-screen/">Bloomberg: Apple considering future iPhone models with ‘hover’ gestures and curved screens</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p> <p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-526118 " title="9to5Mac Happy Hour 166: Apple&#039;s EDU iPad event, Apple Watch redesign rumors, iOS 11.3 release - 9to5Mac Happy Hour 167: Watch app graveyard, Apple poaches Google&#039;s AI chief, iOS 11.4 changes" src="https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/03/native-banner_750x150_free.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&strip=all" alt="" width="750" height="150" srcset="https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/03/native-banner_750x150_free.jpg 750w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/03/native-banner_750x150_free.jpg?resize=155,31 155w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/03/native-banner_750x150_free.jpg?resize=655,131 655w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/03/native-banner_750x150_free.jpg?resize=350,70 350w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/bSFBuC4ywhU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac share thoughts on Apple's March education event where the new 9.7-inch iPad with Apple Pencil support was unveiled, new Apple Watch Series 4 rumors that claim a new design is coming with more screen, and the launch of iOS 11.3, watchOS 4.3, and other software updates.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong><a href="http://bit.ly/2Iduby9" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sponsored by FIBARO</a></strong>: We’ve teamed up with <em>FIBARO</em> to give away a HomeKit bundle to turn your house into a Siri-controlled smart home.</p> <p><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/422409966&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/28/fibaro-apple-homekit-bundle-giveaway/">Win a HomeKit bundle from FIBARO & 9to5Mac [Giveaway]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/28/homekit-weekly-003/">HomeKit Weekly: Using Automation to put sensors to work</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/27/apple-event-live-blog/">Live Blog: 9to5Mac coverage from inside Apple’s education event</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/27/new-ipad/">Apple unveils new 9.7-inch iPad with Apple Pencil support + A10 Fusion chip at education event</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/27/apple-announces-new-versions-of-iwork-with-apple-pencil-integration-built-in-book-authoring/">Apple announces new versions of iWork with Apple Pencil integration, built in book authoring</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/27/apple-announces-classkit-classwork-app/">Apple bringing Classroom to Mac, reveals new ClassKit framework coming in iOS 11.4 & Schoolwork app</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/27/new-spring-2018-apple-watch-bands-and-configurations-now-available/">New spring 2018 Apple Watch bands and configurations now available</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/27/new-apple-watch-larger-screen-series-4/">KGI: New Apple Watch models later this year with new design, ~15% bigger display</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/27/apple-launches-new-spring-inspired-leather-sleeve-and-smart-cover-colors-for-10-5-inch-ipad-pro/">Apple launches new spring-inspired Leather Sleeve and Smart Cover colors for 10.5-inch iPad Pro</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/27/space-gray-mac-accessories-now-sold-separately-from-imac-pro/">Space gray Mac accessories now sold separately from iMac Pro</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/27/logitech-announces-49-crayon-stylus-cheaper-alternative-to-apple-pencil/">Logitech announces $49 Crayon stylus, cheaper alternative to Apple Pencil</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/27/drawing-smart-annotations-tutorial-pages-iwork-video/">How to use the new drawing & Smart Annotation features in Pages on iPad [Video]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/29/ios-11-3-release/">iOS 11.3 with new Animoji, iPhone throttling controls, much more coming today (U: Now available)</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/29/watchos-4-3/">watchOS 4.3 for Apple Watch coming today with iPhone Music control, smarter Siri watch face, more (U: Now available)</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/29/homepod-audioos-11-3/">Apple releasing first HomePod software update alongside iOS 11.3 today (U: Now available)</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/29/mac-os-10-13-4/">Apple releases macOS 10.13.4 update for High Sierra with iMac Pro wallpaper, enhanced eGPU support</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!<a href="http://bit.ly/2IajeO6"><img title="9to5Mac Happy Hour 166: Apple&#039;s EDU iPad event, Apple Watch redesign rumors, iOS 11.3 release" class="aligncenter wp-image-526118 " src="https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/03/native-banner_750x150_free.jpg?quality=82&strip=all" alt="" width="750" height="150" srcset="https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/03/native-banner_750x150_free.jpg 750w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/03/native-banner_750x150_free.jpg?resize=155,31 155w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/03/native-banner_750x150_free.jpg?resize=655,131 655w, https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/03/native-banner_750x150_free.jpg?resize=350,70 350w" sizes="(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /></a></p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/_hC4c5o-KdE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple's plans for microLED displays in future Apple Watches and iPhones, the new iPhone X Face ID ad and lingering bugs in iOS, the behind-the-scenes video showing how the HomePod ad was created, 9to5Mac's new HomeKit Weekly series, new features recently added to Alexa, what we expect from Apple's education event next week, new Apple Watch bands that were announced, and the roll out of GymKit workout equipment.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong>Sponsored by CaseCo: </strong><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/06/win-apple-homepod-get-30-off-caseco-products/">Win an Apple HomePod + $500 gift cards from Caseco & 9to5Mac [Giveaway]</a> + Get 30% off <a href="http://bit.ly/2FWTrsw">Caseco cases & accessories</a> with promo code “9to5Mac30off” (Expires 3/31)</p> <p><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/418296436&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/18/bloomberg-apple-secretly-building-its-own-microled-screens-for-future-devices-starting-with-apple-watch/">Bloomberg: Apple secretly building its own MicroLED screens for future devices, starting with Apple Watch</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/16/fun-unlock-iphone-x-ad-face-id/">Apple shares fun ‘Unlock’ iPhone X ad showcasing the convenience of Face ID</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/22/spike-jonze-homepod-ad-behind-the-scenes/">Making of Apple’s Spike Jonze-directed HomePod ad detailed in behind-the-scenes video</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/21/homekit-weekly-002/">HomeKit Weekly: Turning your old garage door into a Siri-controlled entrance</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/16/amazon-alexa-brief-mode-homepod-also-dreams-about-this-feature/">Amazon Alexa gains ‘Brief Mode’ with less verbose remarks after doing simple tasks</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/09/amazon-alexa-follow-up-mode-homepod-dreams-about-this-feature/">Amazon’s Alexa gaining new ‘Follow-up Mode’, no longer requires trigger word after every request</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/19/apple-education-event-roundup/">What we expect from Apple’s ‘field trip’ education event next week</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/22/apple-event-march-27-opinion/">Opinion: What I’d like to see Apple announce at the March 27 ‘education’ event</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/21/apple-announces-new-watch-bands-with-vibrant-colors-for-spring/">Apple announces new Watch bands with ‘vibrant colors for spring’</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/20/life-fitness-gymkit-rollout/">GymKit continues global expansion with new announcement from Life Fitness</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/20/technogym-gymkit-apple-watch/">Technogym claims first 5,000 GymKit-enabled cardio machines deployed for Apple Watch workouts</a></li> <li id="yui_3_17_2_1_1521814057877_14614"><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/22/where-to-buy-use-gymkit/">Where to use or buy GymKit workout equipment with Apple Watch</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/1xt_66OIFNc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the latest MacBook update rumors, The Information's report on Siri's history and why Apple has struggled to scale it, a surprise Apple education event announcement mid-episode, Apple's Texture acquisition and Eddy Cue's appearance at SXSW, and Apple unveiling dates for WWDC 2018.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong>Sponsored by CaseCo: </strong><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/06/win-apple-homepod-get-30-off-caseco-products/">Win an Apple HomePod + $500 gift cards from Caseco & 9to5Mac [Giveaway]</a> + Get 30% off <a href="http://bit.ly/2FWTrsw">Caseco cases & accessories</a> with promo code “9to5Mac30off” (Expires 3/31)</p> <p><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/414694032&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul id="yui_3_17_2_1_1521221733483_3313"> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/12/new-lower-cost-13-inch-retina-macbook-reported-to-debut-in-june-ipad-refresh-coming/">New lower-cost 13-inch Retina MacBook reported to debut in June, iPad refresh coming</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/14/siri-team-didnt-learn-about-homepod-until-2015/">Report: Siri team didn’t learn about HomePod until 2015, after Amazon Echo debuted</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/16/apple-announces-creative-education-events-around-the-world-on-march-27/">Apple announces creative education event on March 27</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/12/apple-buying-digital-magazine-service-texture-likely-boosting-news-app-revenue/">Apple buying digital magazine service Texture, likely boost to subscription services revenue</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/12/live-blog-eddy-cue/">Eddy Cue talks Texture acquisition, great storytelling, and Rihanna in SXSW interview</a></li> <li id="yui_3_17_2_1_1521221733483_3312"><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/13/wwdc-2018-dates/">Apple opens WWDC 2018 registration: June 4-8 in San Jose</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/_YvmBVGsx40" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week Benjamin and Zac discuss features previewed in iOS 11.3 that have been reverted, new CarPlay promotions with Apple Music, iTunes LP going away and what Apple Music Connect could be, and the latest spring hardware refresh rumors.</p> <p>9to5Mac Happy Hour is available <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&ct=HH" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app</a>, <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/9to5mac/happy-hour-5?refid=stpr">Stitcher</a>, <a href="https://tunein.com/radio/9to5Mac-Happy-Hour-p1087765/">TuneIn</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/I5xn6oxaorvbyxlgotqacicj7ri?t=Happy_Hour">Google Play Music</a>, or through our <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/9to5cast/iUSC?format=xml" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">dedicated RSS feed</a> for Overcast and other podcast players.</p> <p><strong>Sponsored by CaseCo: </strong><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/06/win-apple-homepod-get-30-off-caseco-products/">Win an Apple HomePod + $500 gift cards from Caseco & 9to5Mac [Giveaway]</a> + Get 30% off <a href="http://bit.ly/2FWTrsw">Caseco cases & accessories</a> with promo code “9to5Mac30off” (Expires 3/31)</p> <p><iframe width="100%" height="166" scrolling="no" frameborder="no" allow="autoplay" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/410651385&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true"></iframe></p> <p><!--more--></p> <h1>Hosts:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.twitter.com/bzamayo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Benjamin Mayo</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/apollozac">Zac Hall</a></li> </ul> <h1>Topics:</h1> <ul> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/07/lol-alexa/">Alexa spontaneously laughing at customers, Amazon hopes there’s a fix</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/02/amazon-aws-service-outage-us-east-1-region/">Amazon Web Services causing outages to the company’s Alexa service, among others</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/05/ios-11-3-beta-4-apple-cant-make-up-its-mind-with-ibooks/">iBooks to Apple Books? Latest iOS 11.3 beta reverts to former for now</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/06/new-carplay-cars-apple-music-trial/">Six month Apple Music trials to be bundled with some new CarPlay vehicles</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/06/itunes-lp-format-dead/">Apple reportedly killing iTunes LP format this month, but digital music sales are safe for now</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/05/homepod-apple-short-film/">Apple debuts new HomePod short film directed by Spike Jonze [Video]</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/07/lower-priced-macbook-homepod-new-ipad-pro/">Rumors: Cheaper HomePod and MacBook Air coming this year, Face ID iPad Pro slated for WWDC</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/03/more-affordable-13-inch-macbook-air/">KGI: Apple to release more affordable 13-inch MacBook Air in Q2, HomePod demand ‘mediocre’ so far</a></li> <li><a href="https://9to5mac.com/2018/03/02/international-womens-day-activity-challenge/">Apple honoring International Women’s Day next week with new Watch Activity Challenge</a></li> </ul> <h1>Feedback?</h1> <p>Drop us a line at <a href="mailto:happyhour@9to5mac.com">happyhour@9to5mac.com</a>. You can also rate us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id641836403?at=10laZc&pt=11l8808&ct=HH">Apple Podcasts</a> or recommend us in <a href="https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/overcast/id888422857?mt=8&at=10laZc&pt=11l8808">Overcast</a> to help more people discover the show!</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/9to5cast/iUSC/~4/GAUibSI3D7s" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>