9to5Mac Happy Hour

Benjamin and Chance discuss the final Apple smart display rumors with a release for the ‘HomePad’ rumored for October 13, although the small square screen form factor remains puzzling. Also, leaked photos of the iPad mini and HomePod mini suggest those long-awaited updates are also imminent, John Ternus apparently wants to make Apple more nimble, and Chance has thoughts on the new Apple Watch Readiness feature.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin argues the case for adding Touch ID to the Apple TV remote. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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Apple's HomePad smart home hub launching on Oct 13 with iMac G4 design – Bloomberg

Leak reveals new design details about Apple’s upcoming smart display

Leaked images reveal new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini

New iPad mini details revealed in latest leak

Leak reveals new iPhone Duo features not yet announced

Apple releases iOS 27.0.1 for iPhone, here’s what’s new

John Ternus wants to reshape Apple, here's how

Benjamin and Chance cover the week in Apple news, including hands-on with the new M6 Mac mini and AirPods 5, the first round of bug fixes for the new operating systems, Apple Music Hall, and more. 

And in Happy Hour Plus, we reflect on how Siri AI has fared in the real world so far. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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Chance Miller

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Steve Jobs Antennagate Q&A

M6 Mac mini review: Apple's most versatile Mac continues to shine

Apple unveils AirPods 5 with upgraded noise cancellation, more

Apple releases watchOS 27.0.1 to fix Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 bug

iPhone 18 Pro Face ID bug causing system to crash and reboot for some users

Apple says software update to fix iPhone 18 Pro rebooting bug is coming next week

watchOS 27.2 beta 2 brings the App Switcher back with a new gesture

Apple working on Whoop-style screenless fitness tracker, per report

Apple planning to sell AI servers powered by M8 Ultra chips, says report

Apple Music opens new live music venue in London

In select countries, iCloud+ now includes Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge

Five ways that the new Siri AI is frustrating iPhone and Apple Watch users

Chance has been testing the iPhone 18 Pro and the new Apple Watches for the last week, and is here to give his hands-on reviews. Also, Apple has finally released its new operating systems out into the world, which means Benjamin has tried macOS Golden Gate for the first time. 

And in Happy Hour Plus, Apple is rumored to be making their own game controllers for iPhone. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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Chance Miller

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Benjamin Mayo

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iOS 27 now available: New features, compatible iPhones, and more

Apple says two iOS 27 features aren’t coming until a ‘future software update’

macOS 27 Golden Gate now available, here is everything new

Apple releases first iOS 27.2 developer beta for iPhone

Everything new in iOS 27.2 beta 1 so far

iOS 27.2 introduces Apple Health app overhaul, here’s what’s new

iPhone 18 Pro review: More of a great thing

Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 review: More personal than ever before

Apple planning to sell AI servers powered by M8 Ultra chips, says report

In select countries, iCloud+ now includes Apple TV and Apple Arcade at no extra charge

Apple is designing its own game controllers for iPhone, could be Beats branded

Benjamin and Chance react to the September Apple event in this bumper special episode, featuring our first impressions (and Chance’s initial hands-on from the ground at Apple Park) with iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, AirPods 5 and the new Apple Watch lineup. 

And in Happy Hour Plus, even more thoughts on the iPhone Duo, and how Apple presented John Ternus’s first event as CEO. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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Hosts

Chance Miller

@ChanceHMiller on Twitter

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Benjamin Mayo

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Apple Event News Hub: iPhone 18 Pro is here, more - 9to5Mac

Benjamin and Chance talk about John Ternus’s first week in the job as Apple CEO, and how much Tim Cook will still be involved. Also, it’s the last chance for iPhone event rumors, with details about some health updates for the Apple Watch Series 12 coming to the fore. And there was an Apple TV subscription price hike, for the second time in as many years.

And in Happy Hour Plus, on the eve of iPhone 18 Pro, we reflect on our overall positive experiences using the iPhone Air for the entire year. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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Sponsored by Gusto: The online payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/happyhour.

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Hosts

Chance Miller

@ChanceHMiller on Twitter

@ChanceHMiller on Instagram

@ChanceHMiller on Threads

Benjamin Mayo

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@bzamayo on Threads

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Today is Tim Cook's last day as Apple CEO, Ternus takes over

Read Tim Cook's full memo to Apple employees on his last day as CEO

Here’s how much Apple is paying John Ternus as CEO, Tim Cook as executive chairman

Read John Ternus's full memo to Apple employees on his first day as CEO

New Apple CEO John Ternus now has his own X account

Apple executive changes continue as Ternus becomes CEO

Apple leadership page updated as John Ternus becomes the new CEO

John Ternus just revealed his priorities in first introduction as Apple CEO

Phil Schiller steps down from App Store and Apple events

Report: Apple Watch Series 12 may feature always-on heart-rate tracking, new Fitness app

Apple reportedly considered launching a new Apple Pencil for iPhone Ultra

Unusual timing of Mac mini and Mac Studio updates all about AI, claims report

Apple announces price increase for Apple TV and Apple One subscriptions