9to5Mac Happy Hour

Apple closes deal to buy NextVR, Logic Pro X gains Live Loops, exclusive new details on AirPods Studio, Kuo on iPad size updates, iPhone 12 features, and much more. Subscribe to receive new episodes every Friday: 

Benjamin explains a recent Facebook bug, iOS 13.5 beta 4 brings changes to Exposure Notification, Apple unveils WWDC 2020 dates, 13-inch MacBook Pro switches to Magic Keyboard, Zac recaps recent HomeKit updates, Apple TV+ reaches half a year, and much more. Subscribe to receive new episodes every Friday: 

iOS 13.5 arrives in beta, Apple's Exposure Notification API is ready to combat COVID-19 risks, Face ID and Group FaceTime are making changes, Zac has more thoughts on the iPad Pro Magic Keyboard, iPhone SE has a missing feature, Ming-Chi Kuo predicts new AirPods, Apple announces earnings results, and much more. Subscribe to receive new episodes every Friday: 

Zac has hands-on impressions with the Magic Keyboard for iPad, Benjamin has an update on the Logitech trackpad, Apple has a new Mac battery feature, and there's a 23-inch iMac update rumored. Subscribe to receive new episodes every Friday: 

Apple releases its Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro, Logitech starts selling its own, Mac Pro feet and wheels are rolling off the shelves, Apple has a brand new iPhone SE available to order, Bloomberg reports new details about Apple's high-end, over-ear headphones, and we explain how Apple's contact tracing works. Subscribe to receive new episodes every Friday: 

Benjamin and Zac dive into LiDAR on the new iPad Pro, Magic Keyboard weight and availability, a new ARKit app called Pocket Rocket, iPad Pro's new hardware disconnect feature, new iOS 14 wallpaper and widget features, a new app clips feature, Watchsmith for Apple Watch, the new Quibi video app, and what's happening with HBO on Apple TV 3. Subscribe to receive new episodes every Friday: 

Benjamin and Zac unpack the week of news including more features coming to iOS 14 and watchOS 7, Siri for Spotify on Apple Watch, Apple's COVID-19 app, the Amazon Prime Video App Store situation, new AirTag leaks, Apple buying Dark Sky, breaking 2020 iPhone SE news, and much more. Subscribe to receive new episodes every Friday: 

Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple's first theatrical release film, iPhone 9 and iPhone 12 rumors, the latest 9to5Mac exclusives from iOS 14, iOS 13.4, and more. Subscribe to receive new episodes every Friday: 

Benjamin and Zac unpack new releases from Apple including a cheaper and improved MacBook Air, Mac mini storage upgrades, the new 2020 iPad Pro model, iOS 13.4 and trackpad support coming to iPad, the new Magic Keyboard coming in May, Beats Powerbeats debut, and more. Subscribe to receive new episodes every Friday: 

Benjamin and Zac have a week of 9to5Mac exclusives to discuss including loads of iOS 14, watchOS 7, and Apple Watch Series 6 details, new details about iPad cursor support, and much more. Subscribe to receive new episodes every Friday: 

App Store has new review guidelines, Ming-Chi Kuo predicts new iMac Pro and 14.1-inch MacBook Pro, @coiiiiiiiin predicts new iMac and Mac mini, Apple has to deal with COVID-19 and SXSW, and Apple's first theatrical release film is coming Friday. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn or through our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes are released every Friday. Sponsored by SaneBox: The easiest way to get your email under control and hit inbox zero. Get a free two-week free trial and a $25 credit at sanebox.com/9to5mac. Stories we discuss in this episode: Apple now allows push notification advertising, updates dating app review guidelines and more Kuo: 14.1-inch MacBook Pro joining lineup after 16-inch redesign, new iMac Pro in Q4 New Mac mini and iMac updates coming 'soon' alongside new iPad, leaker says Subscribe, Rate, and Review 9to5Mac Happy Hour! Follow Zac: SpaceExplored.com Twitter @apollozac Follow Benjamin: bzamayo.com Twitter @bzamayo Follow 9to5Mac: Instagram @9to5mac Twitter @9to5mac Facebook Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify Chapters: 00:00:00 — Zac's AirPods Pro journey 00:11:26 — App Store guidelines 00:22:10 — 14" MacBook Pro 00:34:54 — CoinX on iMac, Mac mini, iPad 00:50:02 — SXSW, WWDC, COVID-19 01:02:36 — Apple TV+ premiers Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

Benjamin and Zac discuss the latest report that Apple is planning to release an iPad Pro Smart Keyboard with a trackpad, new Powerbeats4 leaks, the latest Ming-Chi Kuo prediction on Macs dropping Intel, HomeKit routers, and much more. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn or through our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes are released every Friday. Sponsored by Hyper: Preorder the new HyperDrive GEN2: Next Generation USB-C Hub for $59 (40% off the expected retail price). Enter the Mac Pro Giveaway. Sponsored by Zapier:Right now through the end of the month, try Zapier free by going to our special link Zapier.com/HAPPYHOUR Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: Go to LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR and get $50 OFF toward your first job post! Stories we discuss in this episode: Report: Apple releasing iPad Pro Smart Keyboard with built-in trackpad this year 2020 AAPL shareholders meeting recap Target inventory system also includes placeholder listings for new Apple TV, iPod touch, and Apple Watch bands New Powerbeats wireless headphones get FCC approval, 'Hey Siri' support expected Apple to launch ARM Mac without Intel CPU in 2021, says Kuo Apple planning over-the-air OS recovery for iOS devices based on iOS 13.4 beta code Report: iPhone 12 may support new short-range WiFi standard, AirTags to charge wirelessly like an Apple Watch Amazon’s Eero debuts first HomeKit router update, bringing enhanced smart home security Apple support document details HomeKit router features, complicated setup process Apple lists the cameras and routers that will be compatible with the latest HomeKit features Subscribe, Rate, and Review 9to5Mac Happy Hour! Follow Zac: Instagram @apollozac Twitter @apollozac Follow Benjamin: Twitter @bzamayo Follow 9to5Mac: Instagram @9to5mac Twitter @9to5mac Facebook Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

Apple Music gains new features, coronavirus forces Apple to adjust earnings guidance (again), new iPhone SE and iPad Pro rumors continue, and Apple may finaly be considering third-party default apps. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn or through our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes are released every Friday. Sponsored by Capterra: Visit Capterra.com/HappyHour today and join the millions of people who use Capterra each month. Stories we discuss in this episode: Ming-Chi Kuo casts doubt on 2x2 MIMO uplink support for 5G iPhone 12 Three is launching 5G in time for 'critical' launch of new iPhones Pandora now lets you stream music on the Apple Watch without iPhone iPhone 12 may use custom 5G antenna with Qualcomm modems Apple March event rumored: iPhone 9 and more expected Apple says it won't hit Q2 revenue target due to coronavirus Tim Cook details Apple’s response to coronavirus outbreak in memo to employees Bloomberg: iPhone SE 2 on track to launch in March despite coronavirus production delays, new iPad Pro in first half of the year Digitimes: New '12-inch' iPad Pro in production with 3D-sensing rear camera, likely March launch Alternate albums now get smarter handling on Apple Music Kuo: Ultra-wide band chip production ramp predicts Q3 2020 launch for Apple AirTags watchOS 6.1.3 for Apple Watch available today with critical bug fixes iPhone 9 mass production 'likely' delayed due to coronavirus, report says China to Taiwan: Apple shifting production over coronavirus Bloomberg: Apple considers allowing iPhone users to set third-party web browsers and email apps as defaults, native Spotify on HomePod Apple Music for Mac adds time-synced lyrics feature in latest macOS 10.15.4 beta Episode 32: CES and HomeKit Roundtable with Special Guests Zac Hall, Adam Justice and Richard Gunther Subscribe, Rate, and Review 9to5Mac Happy Hour! https://twitter.com/apollozac/status/1229947001527246854 Follow Zac: Instagram @apollozac Twitter @apollozac Follow Benjamin: Twitter @bzamayo Follow 9to5Mac: Instagram @9to5mac Twitter @9to5mac Facebook Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

Apple Swift Playgrounds iPad app comes to the Mac, we talk about the ongoing state of Mac Catalyst apps, cheap iPhone and 5G iPhone rumors, and more. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn or through our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes are released every Friday. Sponsored by TextExpander: Visit textexpander.com/podcast and select 9to5Mac Happy Hour to save 20% off your first year! Stories we discuss in this episode: Have a question about the 2020 election? Siri can now answer it for you You can now opt-out of receiving subscription renewal emails from Apple Oscar winner Taika Waititi says Writers Guild union needs to get Apple to fix the MacBook keyboards France has fined Apple $27M for adding battery management features to iPhones Apple launches Swift Playgrounds app for the Mac, built using Catalyst Apple launches purchase button for AR Quick Look feature with Home Depot and Wayfair on board iPhone 9 price: Starting even lower than the iPhone 8 Digitimes: Coronavirus production delays will not affect iPhone 12 September launch, high demand for 5G A14 chips SwitchGlass app brings a customizable application switcher to macOS Marshall Ramsey on digital sketching with iPad Pro and Apple Pencil 9to5Mac Watch Time episode 15: watchOS 7 concepts with Matt Birchler Subscribe, Rate, and Review 9to5Mac Happy Hour! Follow Zac: Instagram @apollozac Twitter @apollozac Follow Benjamin: Twitter @bzamayo Follow 9to5Mac: Instagram @9to5mac Twitter @9to5mac Facebook Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!

Apple prepares to sponsor its first presidential debate, iOS 13.4 beta packs lots of changes, 9to5Mac discovers a new CarKey feature coming in the future, Apple takes steps toward unifying the iOS and Mac App Store, and more Apple TV rumors emerge. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn or through our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes are released every Friday. Sponsored by Chargeasap: Preorder the new Flash 150W USB-C Powerbank for $139 (Reg $299) & enter our iPhone 11 giveaway. Sponsored by Zapier:Right now through the end of the month, try Zapier free by going to our special link Zapier.com/HAPPYHOUR Stories we discuss in this episode: Apple News app accepting voter questions for Democratic debate in New Hampshire Apple News calls its special 2020 presidential election coverage 'the most comprehensive resource' Apple News head of business steps down as service struggles to attract subscribers Apple releases first developer betas of iOS 13.4, watchOS 6.2, more What's new in iOS 13.4 beta 1? iCloud Drive folder sharing, new Memoji, more iOS 13.4 features a new Mail toolbar, fixing the bad design introduced with iOS 13 New ‘CarKey’ feature in iOS 13.4 beta brings built-in support for unlocking, driving, and sharing NFC car keys Apple adds ability for developers to sell Mac and iOS apps as a single purchase Hands-on with iOS 13.4 beta 1 changes and features [Video] New Apple TV 4K hardware appears closer to launching based on tvOS 13.4 beta code LG launches Apple TV app for its 2019 TVs Subscribe, Rate, and Review 9to5Mac Happy Hour! Follow Zac: Instagram @apollozac Twitter @apollozac Follow Benjamin: Twitter @bzamayo Follow 9to5Mac: Instagram @9to5mac Twitter @9to5mac Facebook Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!