9to5Mac Happy Hour show

9to5Mac Happy Hour

Summary: Happy Hour is a podcast hosted by Benjamin Mayo, Zac Hall and the staff of 9to5Mac discussing the latest in tech news.

Podcasts:

 Jony Ive leaving Apple, Watch Time teaser | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3972

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss new Bluetooth smart lights from Philips Hue, how Apple HomeKit setup could be easier for new users, a new charging solution from TwelveSouth, and our live reactions to the news that Jony Ive is leaving Apple. (We recorded on June 27th just as the news was crossing the wire. We'll talk more about the reports that have followed next week.) Stick around for a sneak peek at Zac's new podcast series called Watch Time — with a familiar guest this week. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Stories we discuss in this episode: Philips Hue launches its first Bluetooth smart lights, no bridge required TwelveSouth launches HiRise Wireless stand, features removable Qi charging pad for travel and AirPods charging Jony Ive to depart Apple, form his own independent design company 9to5Mac Watch Time: A new podcast exploring the impact of Apple Watch 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 Stitcher Google Play 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!

 Public betas hit, MacBook Pro rumors, iOS 13 Home app design | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4402

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the latest 16-inch MacBook Pro rumors plus speculation about future MacBook Airs and more, Apple's surprise release of iOS 13 beta ahead of July, our thoughts on Dark Mode and other top features, new design changes in the Home app (for better or worse), the new Apple News election hub, Apple's latest response to Spotify's complaints, and much more. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ZUGU CASE: Get the new Muse Case for iPad mini(or iPad Pro) on Amazon and enter the iPad mini giveaway now. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: Go to LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR and get $50 OFF toward your first job post! Stories we discuss in this episode: New 16-inch MacBook Pro rumored to launch in fall with 3072×1920 display, spec bump refresh for MacBook Air 9to5Rewards: Enter to win Apple’s new iPad mini [Giveaway] Apple releases first public beta of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR Hands-on with Satechi’s new HomeKit Dual Smart Outlet Apple News launches Democratic candidate guide for the 2020 presidential campaign Apple puts Spotify’s App Store complaint in perspective, says it only earns revenue from 0.5% of users 9to5Mac Watch Time: A new podcast exploring the impact of Apple Watch — coming soon 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 Stitcher Google Play 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!

 iOS 13 beta 2, new Apple TV features, 2020 iPhone screen sizes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5744

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple HomeKit Secure Video, changes in iOS 13 beta 2 including a new Portrait filter, SMB Server support, a new subscription warning, and design changes to CarPlay. Also discussed: a new feature coming in watchOS 6, new faces on older watches, Wireless Audio Sync and PIP for Apple TV, potential improvements to Mojave's built-in apps in macOS Catalina, 2020 iPhone rumors, Apple Card testing, changes being tested at select Apple Stores, and more. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Clear: Get through security even faster. Get your first 2 months free with code HAPPYHOUR. Sponsored by ExpressVPN: Take back your Internet privacy today and find out how you can get 3 months free, go to ExpressVPN.com/HappyHour. Stories we discuss in this episode: Logitech plans to support HomeKit Secure Video with Circle 2 Wired later this year Zac Hall on Twitter: "Why isn’t this portrait filter called Jony Ive’s white room? https://t.co/BAP3pBwocq… " iOS 13 beta 2 enables SMB Server connectivity in the Files app iOS 13 adds new subscription warning for users Hands-on with CarPlay in iOS 13: New apps, light mode, more Apple Watch users will be able to delete stock apps with watchOS 6 iOS 13 includes an updated HomePod setup process What's new in iOS 13 beta 2? Files improvements, Camera updates, more iOS 13 uses your iPhone microphone to fix Apple TV audio sync issues 2018 UHD Smart TV (NU6900) | Owner Information & Support | Samsung US Project Catalyst to improve existing Mac apps on Catalina Apple's Beddit sleep tracking company launches beta program for testing new features Ming-Chi Kuo reports 2020 iPhone lineup to feature new smaller and larger OLED screen sizes, 5G connectivity Apple Card test expands to retail employees New Apple Store design changes prioritize a straightforward shopping experience Apple Watch Activity Challenge set for International Day of Yoga- 9to5Mac ‎Yoga Studio: Mind & Body on the App Store ‎Asana Rebel on the App Store 9to5Mac Daily: June 19, 2019 Follow Zac: Instagram @apollozac Twitter @apollozac Follow Benjamin: Twitter @bzamayo Follow 9to5Mac: Instagram @9to5mac Twitter @9to5mac Facebook Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

 Hands-on with new CarPlay features and early beta impressions | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5046

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss new uses for Apple's updated iPod touch, hands-on experience using CarPlay in iOS 13, the future of 3D Touch, how Face ID has improved on iPhone XS, macOS Catalina and Apple's new Sidecar feature, initial watchOS 6 face impressions, and much more. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Wiplabs: Get the Wiplabs Slope stand for iPhone or iPad 15% off for a limited time with code 9to5mac2019 Sponsored by PDFPen: PDFpen 11 is the ultimate tool for editing PDFs on the Mac. Stories we discuss in this episode: iPod touch (2019) 7th-generation review: a slightly more capable multi-purpose iOS handheld [Video] Previewing CarPlay in iOS 13: Light mode, new and improved apps, more iOS 13 Apple Maps: Share your live route ETA with a friend Hands-on: These are all of the new watch faces in watchOS 6 [Gallery] Hands-on with 200+ iOS 13 changes and features [Video] Hands-on with 50 new iPadOS 13 changes and features [Video] 9to5Mac Stacktrace Podcast Follow Zac: Instagram @apollozac Twitter @apollozac Follow Benjamin: Twitter @bzamayo Follow 9to5Mac: Instagram @9to5mac Twitter @9to5mac Facebook Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

 WWDC 2019 impressions: iOS 13, watchOS 6, macOS Catalina and tvOS 13 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9114

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple's major WWDC 2019 keynote, including what's new in iOS 13, iPadOS 13, watchOS 6, macOS Catalina, and tvOS 13. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by MacStadium: Get 50% off your first two months of a Mac mini subscription now w/ code 9TO5MAC and sign up to get more information about MacStadium's new Orka platform. Sponsored by Capterra: Visit Capterra.com/HappyHour today and join the millions of people who use Capterra each month. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: Go to LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR and get $50 OFF toward your first job post! Stories we discuss in this episode: Here’s everything Apple announced during its WWDC 2019 keynote Follow Zac: Instagram @apollozac Twitter @apollozac Follow Benjamin: Twitter @bzamayo Follow 9to5Mac: Instagram @9to5mac Twitter @9to5mac Facebook Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

 iOS 13 screenshot leaks and WWDC expectations | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7173

This week, Benjamin and Zac break down the latest iOS 13 leaks and rumors, as well as give their last minute takes on what they are most excited to see at WWDC. (Editor's Note: Unfortunately, audio on this episode is not quite up to our usual high standard ... but we didn't want to to leave it on the cutting room floor. Cheers and thanks for listening as always.) 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Stories we discuss in this episode: iFixit: 2019 MacBook Pro butterfly keyboard includes new membrane covers and tweaked dome switch iPhone 11 could send music to two Bluetooth devices Apple releases new iPod touch featuring A10 Fusion chip, 256 GB storage option Exclusive: Screenshots reveal iOS 13 Dark Mode, new Reminders app, more Exclusive screenshots reveal new Music and TV apps on macOS 10.15 Follow Zac: Instagram @apollozac Twitter @apollozac Follow Benjamin: Twitter @bzamayo Follow 9to5Mac: Instagram @9to5mac Twitter @9to5mac Facebook Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

 8-core MacBook Pros, butterfly keyboard changes, new LG UltraFine display | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3474

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss LG's new 23.7-inch 4K UltraFine display in Apple Stores, the surprise MacBook Pro updates and changes to the keyboard repair program, an update on Apple News+, and much more. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by ExpressVPN: Take back your Internet privacy today and find out how you can get 3 months free, go to ExpressVPN.com/HappyHour. Stories we discuss in this episode: Apple Stores are quietly selling a 23.7-inch LG UltraFine display Apple Store now selling new generation LG UltraFine 4K display with 23.7-inch screen, Thunderbolt 3 passthrough Apple announces more powerful 8-core MacBook Pro Apple expands Keyboard Service Program to include 2018 MacBook Pro and current MacBook Air Eddy Cue says Apple has 'hundreds' of people working to make Apple News+ better FTC wins antitrust case against Qualcomm [update: Qualcomm appealing] Government database filing suggests Apple Watch ECG will soon launch in Canada Lutron announces new Aurora dimmer for Hue lights Follow Zac: Instagram @apollozac Twitter @apollozac Follow Benjamin: Twitter @bzamayo Follow 9to5Mac: Instagram @9to5mac Twitter @9to5mac Facebook Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

 iOS 12.3 release, Apple Pay stickers, iPhone XR 2 rumors | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5376

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss iOS 12.3 and the all-new Apple TV app, AirPlay 2 on Samsung Smart TVs, watchOS 5's newest Apple Watch faces, Apple Pay stickers and how they work, iPhone XR 2 rumors, and more features expected in iOS 13. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Stories we discuss in this episode: Apple releases iOS 12.3 & tvOS 12.3 with new TV app, watchOS 5.2.1 & macOS 10.14.5 also now available Apple TV app and AirPlay 2 debut on Samsung Smart TVs alongside iOS 12.3 and tvOS 12.3 release iOS 12.4 developer beta released ahead of Apple Card launch Apple announces support for Apple Pay NFC stickers, partners with Bird scooters and more Latest 2019 iPhone molds leak once again show square camera bump coming to all three new phones Report: 2019 iPhone XR to be available in two new colors, replacing coral and blue Bloomberg: iOS 13 revamps Health and Reminders, watchOS 6 adds Calculator, Voice Memos, Books and App Store apps Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: Go to LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR and get $50 OFF toward your first job post! Follow Zac: Instagram @apollozac Twitter @apollozac Follow Benjamin: Twitter @bzamayo Follow 9to5Mac: Instagram @9to5mac Twitter @9to5mac Facebook Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

  iOS 12.3 release, Apple Pay stickers, iPhone XR 2 rumors | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5376

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss iOS 12.3 and the all-new Apple TV app, AirPlay 2 on Samsung Smart TVs, watchOS 5's newest Apple Watch faces, Apple Pay stickers and how they work, iPhone XR 2 rumors, and more features expected in iOS 13. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: Go to LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR and get $50 OFF toward your first job post! Stories we discuss in this episode: Apple releases iOS 12.3 & tvOS 12.3 with new TV app, watchOS 5.2.1 & macOS 10.14.5 also now available Apple TV app and AirPlay 2 debut on Samsung Smart TVs alongside iOS 12.3 and tvOS 12.3 release iOS 12.4 developer beta released ahead of Apple Card launch Apple announces support for Apple Pay NFC stickers, partners with Bird scooters and more Latest 2019 iPhone molds leak once again show square camera bump coming to all three new phones Report: 2019 iPhone XR to be available in two new colors, replacing coral and blue Bloomberg: iOS 13 revamps Health and Reminders, watchOS 6 adds Calculator, Voice Memos, Books and App Store apps Follow Zac: Instagram @apollozac Twitter @apollozac Follow Benjamin: Twitter @bzamayo Follow 9to5Mac: Instagram @9to5mac Twitter @9to5mac Facebook Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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!

 Powerbeats Pro review and watchOS 6 rumors | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5136

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss the mysterious LG UltraFine display disappearance and Apple's upcoming display, Apple's wacky new iOS game, our Beats Powerbeats Pro review after week one, and exciting new watchOS 6 rumors for Apple Watch at WWDC. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Capterra: Visit Capterra.com/HappyHour today and join the millions of people who use Capterra each month. 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: LG UltraFine 5K no longer available from Apple following disappearance of 4K model last month Apple partners with Warren Buffett on free Paper Wizard game Hands-on and first impressions with Beats Powerbeats Pro totally wireless earphones Pre-order Powerbeats Pro? Here’s everything you need to know to master the totally wireless Beats Powerbeats Pro review: Beats brawn meets AirPods brains in the ultimate sport earphones Bloomberg: iOS 13 revamps Health and Reminders, watchOS 6 adds Calculator, Voice Memos, Books and App Store apps Follow Zac: Instagram @apollozac Twitter @apollozac Follow Benjamin: Twitter @bzamayo Follow 9to5Mac: Instagram @9to5mac Twitter @9to5mac Facebook Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast Stitcher Google Play 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 earnings, Screen Time App Store controversy, Jony’s design lab | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3821

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple's Q2 2019 earnings report, the latest developments in Qualcomm/Intel/Apple/5G, turnover in Jony Ive's design department, Apple's statement on ScreenTime and removing similar apps, and much more. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Volta Charger: Get 10% off the Volta 2.0 magnetic charge cable now by visiting voltacharger.com/happyhour using promo code 9to5TAKE10 at checkout. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: Go to LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR and get $50 OFF toward your first job post! Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: Apple releases Q2 2019 earnings, announces revenue of $58 billion Qualcomm says it expects revenue of $4.5B from legal settlement with Apple Apple continues crack down on third-party screen time apps, faces new antitrust complaint in Europe Apple releases official statement responding to parental control app rejection controversy HomeRun for Apple Watch lets you make HomeKit complications that change based on time of day Beats Powerbeats Pro pre-order May 3 and launch May 10, totally wireless with ‘Hey Siri’ and H1 chip Feedback? 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!

 More iOS 13 and macOS 10.15 leaks, AirPods 3 rumors, iPhone 11 camera upgrades | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7150

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss 9to5Mac's Gui Rambo's latest week of scoops including Siri Shortcuts and Screen Time coming to the Mac, new Apple Watch features in macOS 10.15, and WWDC 2019 for developers, plus Ming-Chi Kuo's latest iPhone 11 camera predictions, a flood of rumors about AirPods 3, Samsung's big Galaxy Fold blunder, and much more. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Luna Display: Get an exclusive 10% discount on Luna Display, the only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless second display for Mac. Go to www.lunadisplay.com and enter promo code HAPPY at checkout. Sponsored by Withings: Get 20% off Withings Body+ Wi-Fi Smart Scale at the company’s website or Amazon $79 (Reg. $99) Sponsored by Capterra: Visit Capterra.com/HappyHour today and join the millions of people who use Capterra each month. Sponsored by ExpressVPN: Take back your Internet privacy today and find out how you can get 3 months free, go to ExpressVPN.com/HappyHour. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: Siri Shortcuts and Screen Time coming to the Mac Apple Watch authentication expanding on the Mac WWDC 2019 for developers: Siri, Marzipan, AR, more Kuo: Apple upgrading front camera in 2019 iPhones to 12 megapixels, ultra-wide lens 'inconspicuous' thanks to new coating 5G iPhone using Qualcomm and Samsung chips in 2020 AirPods 3 rumored: fall 2019 with noise cancellation Kuo: Two new AirPods coming in late 2019, all-new design Samsung Galaxy Fold display issues emerge after 48 hours Should iPhone owners envy Samsung’s Galaxy Fold? Samsung Galaxy Fold US launch delayed 'at least a month' Over 200,000 users signed up for Apple News+ during its first 48 hours, report says Apple's Texture acqusition worth at least $485 million Apple reportedly spending $500 million to fund development of 100+ games for its Apple Arcade subscription service LG UltraFine 4K Display removed from Apple Store Powerbeats Pro launch approaches as Apple gets FCC approval Powerbeats Pro colors limited to black at launch Feedback? 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!

  iOS 13 iPad features detailed, macOS Sidecar, Qualcomm and 5G iPhones | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5100

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss 9to5Mac's scoops on iOS 13's dark mode, multiple window apps and panels, redesigned volume HUD, macOS 10.15's project sidecar, Apple's possible plans to unify Find My Friends and iPhone, potential hardware tracker accessories, Apple's settlement with Qualcomm and what it means for 5G iPhones, and much more. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Capterra: Visit Capterra.com/HappyHour today and join the millions of people who use Capterra each month. Sponsored by Luna Display: Get an exclusive 10% discount on Luna Display, the only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless second display for Mac. Go to www.lunadisplay.com and enter promo code HAPPY at checkout. Sponsored by Withings: Get 20% off Withings Body+ Wi-Fi Smart Scale at the company’s website or Amazon $79 (Reg. $99) Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: iOS 13: Dark Mode, detachable panels, Safari and Mail, more Apple planning Luna Display-like desktop extension feature for macOS 10.15, codenamed ‘Sidecar’ Apple revamping Find My Friends & Find My iPhone in unified app, developing Tile-like personal item tracking Apple and Qualcomm reach settlement in patent case Qualcomm to supply Apple with 5G iPhone modems Following Apple's deal with Qualcomm, Intel says it is exiting the 5G smartphone modem business Report: Apple is designing its own lidar sensors, and in talks with third-party suppliers, for autonomous driving Apple Car project Apple Music on Sonos now works with Alexa New small, cheaper, iPhone in 2020 says report Feedback? 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!

 macOS 10.15 Marzipan media apps, HomePod price drop, iPhone 11 rumor mix | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4884

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss 9to5Mac's report that standalone Music, Podcasts, TV, and Books apps will replace functions in iTunes on the Mac this fall, Apple's rare price drop on the HomePod, the latest iPhone 11 rumors, potential Mac Pro release rumors, and much more. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by PDFpen: PDFpen is the ultimate tool for editing PDFs on the Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Sponsored by Luna Display: Get an exclusive 10% discount on Luna Display, the only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless second display for Mac. Go to www.lunadisplay.com and enter promo code HAPPY at checkout. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: macOS 10.15 to include standalone media apps, splitting iTunes With Music for macOS coming soon, legacy iTunes features will disappear or spread to iOS Apple Podcasts on the web gets a fresh new interface Apple cuts price of HomePod worldwide, now $299 at the US Apple Store The case for a HomePod mini and HomePod Air New report claims that the triple-camera iPhones in 2019 will feature 6.1-inch and 6.5-inch OLED screens, tweaked chassis thickness Triple-camera iPhone rumors strengthened by claim parts leak Kuo: Mini-LED 31.6" Apple display by Q3, iPad + MacBook 2021 Apple Watch Earth Day Activity Challenge returns Tempo on the App Store Standland on the App Store Feedback? 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!

  AirPower cancelled, AirPods 2 review, Powerbeats Pro announced | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5447

This week Benjamin and Zac unpack AirPower's demise including Apple's statement on the cancellation and alternative recommendations, our first week with new AirPods including "Hey Siri" and wireless charging, newly announced Beats Powerbeats Pro specs, and the latest iPhone 11 rumors, and much more. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Luna Display: Get an exclusive 10% discount on Luna Display, the only hardware solution that turns your iPad into a wireless second display for Mac. Go to www.lunadisplay.com and enter promo code HAPPY at checkout. Sponsored by OWC: For a limited time, OWC is giving Stacktrace listeners that buy the new 10-Port USB-C Dock a free 5-port OWC USB-C Travel Dock normally valued at $49. Just use promo code “9TO5DOCK” with both items in your cart. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: Go to LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR and get $50 OFF toward your first job post! Sponsored by Keeps: To receive your first month of treatment for free, go to Keeps.com/happyhour. Keeps. Hair today. Hair tomorrow. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Links: Apple AirPower mat cancelled, Apple says unable to meet its own standards of quality Now that AirPower is dead, here are some of the best wireless charger alternatives Hands-on: Apple AirPods 2 provide incremental improvements to the best truly wireless headphones for iPhone AirPods 2 review – wireless charging is nice, but it’s all about Hey Siri and new H1 chip [Video] AirPods 2: Running with ‘Hey Siri’, wireless charging without AirPower, more Beats officially unveils ‘totally wireless’ Powerbeats Pro with Apple’s H1 chip in new AirPods, ‘Hey Siri’ Should you buy AirPods 2 or Powerbeats Pro? Here’s how Apple’s truly wireless earbuds compare Kuo: 2019 iPhones to feature larger batteries to accommodate bilateral wireless charging Report: Apple to release three OLED iPhones in 2020, featuring new screen sizes from 5.42- to 6.67-inches Does this ‘new iPhone XR’ schematic actually show us the iPhone 11? watchOS 5.2 coming to all customers today, includes ECG support in Europe, more [U: Now Available] Apple Watch skeptic discovers Afib days after ECG app reaches Europe Feedback? 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!

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