9to5Mac Happy Hour

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. 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 ZUGU Case: Check out ZUGU’s new Muse case for Apple’s 2018 iPad Pro and enter our 12.9-inch iPad Pro giveaway below. Sponsored by +sum DIAL wireless charger: Get 20% off w/ code 9TO5MAC at checkout. Sponsored by Atlassian’s OpsGenie: 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. Sponsored by TextExpander: Visit textexpander.com/podcast and select 9to5Mac Happy Hour to save 20% off your first year! Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: Exclusive: First look at unreleased Apple Smart Battery Case for iPhone XS, three models and 2018 release possible Apple offering discounts on HomePod to Apple Music subscribers as holiday promotion China grants iPhone import and sale ban over Qualcomm dispute, but Apple seemingly has a workaround [U] Qualcomm says Apple in breach of China iPhone sales ban because it is still selling iPhones in China Some apps pass personally identifiable location data to as many as 40 companies Apple Watch Series 4 Heart Rate app takes ‘faster reading with higher fidelity’ using Digital Crown Testing Apple Watch Series 4 half marathon battery life with cellular off: over 50% after 2 hours Comment: AirPower update probably days away, but we’re likely beyond the good news window Holiday Deal Hub: Exclusive deals for 9to5Mac readers! 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! Giveaway:

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. 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 ZUGU Case: Check out ZUGU’s new Muse case for Apple’s 2018 iPad Pro and enter our 12.9-inch iPad Pro giveaway below. Sponsored by Atlassian’s OpsGenie: 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. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: Apple Music coming to Amazon Echo speakers in time for the holidays Report: Apple to lower iPhone XR prices in Japan, restarts some iPhone X production As rumored, iPhone XR price drops by ~$100 at Japanese carrier over two year contract Apple reportedly reassigned some marketing staff to focus on boosting new iPhone sales Apple will release its own clear case for iPhone XR Apple’s official clear case for iPhone XR is now available for $39 Apple begins selling $29 18W USB-C power adapter separately, previously only available with 2018 iPad Pro Apple releases iOS 12.1.1, tvOS 12.1.1, macOS 10.14.2, and HomePod 12.1.1 update AT&T becomes first major US carrier to support eSIM functionality on iPhone XS & XR Verizon memo says Dual SIM and eSIM rollout to start in early December Verizon eSIM support coming December 7, says leaked memo Apple Watch Series 4 getting the ECG app today with watchOS 5.1.2 watchOS 5.1.2 for Apple Watch now available with ECG app, new Infograph complications, more PSA: ECG and irregular heart rate notifications not available for users under 22 Kuo: ‘All-new design’ AirPods in 2020, wireless charging model in first quarter 2019 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! Giveaway:

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. 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 ZUGU Case: Check out ZUGU’s new Muse case for Apple’s 2018 iPad Pro and enter our 12.9-inch iPad Pro giveaway below. Sponsored by Atlassian’s OpsGenie: 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. Sponsored by Mack Weldon: Mack Weldon is a premium essentials brand that believes in smart design and premium fabric. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: Review: 2018 12.9-inch iPad Pro: a tamed beast [Video] Review: Logitech Crayon – a price-friendly Apple Pencil alternative [Video] US Supreme Court to hear arguments on Monday in Apple antitrust suit alleging App Store monopoly Running with Apple Watch Series 4 and optimizing for long workouts 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! Giveaway:

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. 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 ZUGU Case: Check out ZUGU’s new Muse case for Apple’s 2018 iPad Pro and enter our 12.9-inch iPad Pro giveaway below. Sponsored by Atlassian’s OpsGenie: 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. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: Apple shares new Pixar-like animated ‘Share Your Gifts’ holiday ad Apple Black Friday sale live in the US: Apple Store gift cards when buying iPhone, Mac, iPad and Apple Watch Apple reportedly mulls Chromecast-like dongle to help spread adoption of upcoming TV show service Apple reportedly cuts production orders for iPhone XS and iPhone XR 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! Giveaway:

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. 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 PDFpen: the ultimate tool for editing PDFs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: You can now order the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Radeon Pro Vega discrete graphics Three new Apple Watch Nike Sport and Sport Loop band colors coming this week (PRODUCT)RED Sport Loop for Apple Watch debuts alongside recently introduced Hermès straps Spotify releases ‘first version’ of its Apple Watch app with limited features 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!

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. 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 OPSO: Check out the MFi certified Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Cable at a fraction of the price of other options. Sponsored by Atlassian’s OpsGenie: Never miss a critical alert again with Opsgenie — sign up for a free account for up to five members with no credit card required. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: Go to LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR and get a $50 credit toward your first job post! Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: 2018 iPad Pro, Apple Pencil, and Smart Keyboard Folio — a big leap from the first Pro iPad Pro, Retina MacBook Air, and Mac mini video review roundup FaceTime Live Photos returns in iOS 12.1.1, flip camera UI improved watchOS 5.1.2 adds Control Center toggle for Walkie-Talkie availability iOS 12.1.1 will let iPhone XR users expand notifications with Haptic Touch 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!

This week Benjamin and Zac discuss Apple's October 30th event and the new MacBook Air, Mac mini, iPad Pro, 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 Hyper: Get 25% off the new HyperDrive USB-C Hubs for MacBook Pro. Sponsored by Capterra: Visit Capterra.com/HappyHour today and join the millions of people who use Capterra each month. Sponsored by Atlassian's OpsGenie: Never miss a critical alert again with Opsgenie. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: Apple Event News Hub: iPad Pro, Macs, much more 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!

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. 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. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: First iPhone XR reviews hit YouTube ahead of pre-orders iPhone XR reviews: the best of iPhone XS with a couple compromises, beats Max battery life Apple will release its own clear case for iPhone XR Kuo predicts new iPad mini 5, AirPower launch in late 2018 or early 2019, more Apple registers three new desktop Macs in Eurasian database ahead of October 30 event HomeKit Weekly: Libratone Zipp retroactively brings AirPlay 2 to a Bluetooth & Wi-Fi speaker New Safari beta allows websites to adapt their theme to complement macOS Mojave in Dark Mode 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!

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. 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 TextExpander: Visit textexpander.com/podcast and select 9to5Mac Happy Hour to save 20% off your first year! Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: Go to LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR and get a $50 credit toward your first job post! Sponsored by Capterra: Visit Capterra.com/HappyHour today and join the millions of people who use Capterra each month. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: Apple announces iPad Pro and Mac event for October 30: ‘There’s more in the making’ Apple will release its own clear case for iPhone XR First look: Adobe’s new illustration style comes alive in Creative Cloud Adobe announces full Photoshop CC for iPad shipping 2019, syncs with desktop Adobe MAX 2018: Premiere Rush CC released, Apple Photos to Lightroom migration, XD voice apps, more Adobe MAX 2018: Phil Schiller discusses Photoshop for iPad, AR, collaboration with Adobe Hands-on with Premiere Rush CC, Adobe’s new cross-device video editor Adobe offers tips on switching from Keynote to XD for app prototyping Adobe previews automatic image parallax, simple font customization, more in development for Creative Cloud apps Report explores the ‘sneaky subscription’ tactics that are plaguing the iOS App Store Apple appears to crack down on deceptive in-app subscriptions, pulling apps that ‘may mislead or confuse’ Skydio R1 autonomous drone gains Apple Watch control, now in Apple Stores Nike+ Run Club now optimized for Apple Watch Series 4 Have an old Apple Watch? Here’s how to use it for sleep tracking Alexa whisper mode rolling out to Echo starting today, here’s how to enable it 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!

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. 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 Zendure: Enter to win our iPhone XS Max giveaway! Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: Some Apple Watch Series 4 models repeatedly crashing and rebooting due to daylight saving time bug Third iOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1, and tvOS 12.1 developer betas now available Apple releasing iOS 12.0.1 with iPhone XS charging and iPad ‘.?123’ key position fix today iOS 12 now installed on 50% of active devices, outpacing iOS 11 adoption Apple officially says iOS 12 is now in use on 50% of all iPhones and iPads Apple Music now incorporates lyrics from Genius, Genius adds embedded Apple Music player Apple Pay is now accepted at CVS Pharmacy, Discover adds support for its debit card Facebook enters the smart speaker race with Portal and Portal+, featuring video calls and Amazon Alexa Apple strongly refutes report that it found Chinese ‘spy’ chips in iCloud servers Apple continues denial of Chinese server spy infiltration with new statement Report details Apple’s struggles to tackle iPhone repair fraud in China, which cost Apple billions of dollars a year Apple launching season 2 of Carpool Karaoke for free through the TV app starting October 12 Apple to offer some of its original content for free via TV app on iOS & Apple TV, report says Exclusive: iPad Pro Face ID details, 4K HDR video over USB-C, AirPod-like Apple Pencil 2 pairing, more [Update: A12X processor] [Update: Apple Store stock and unboxing] Apple Watch Nike+ hits stores Friday with new face and reflective band 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!

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. 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 Zendure: Enter to win our iPhone XS Max giveaway! Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: Review: Apple Watch Series 4 — beautiful design, invisible features Customizing the Infograph face on Apple Watch Series 4 Apple Watch Series 4: A big leap for the Digital Crown Three US universities now let students use iPhone and Apple Watch as their campus ID card Second iOS 12.1 and watchOS 5.1 developer betas coming today [U] iOS 12.1 comes with 70 new emoji including red hair, lobster, softball, bagel, more With iOS 12.1, the phone emoji finally loses the home button to reflect modern iPhone design 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!

This week Benjamin and Zac initial impressions with iPhone XS Max, Apple Watch Series 4, and macOS Mojave. 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 Zendure: Enter to win our iPhone XS Max giveaway! Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: Go to LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR and get a $50 credit toward your first job post! Note: Original audio file had a few issues. Delete episode and re-download for corrected file. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: Top 20+ iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max features [Video] iPhone XS camera is the major upgrade over iPhone X [Comparison] Capturing a miniature world with iPhone XS Max Hands-on with iPhone XS real-time preview of Depth Control in Portrait mode Hands-on: iOS 12.1 beta 1 changes and features [Video] Siri waveform animation on Apple Watch Series 4 responds dynamically to the sound of your voice macOS Mojave now available with Dark Mode, News and Home apps, much more macOS Mojave: Hands-on with 20+ new changes and features [Video] 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!

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. 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: the ultimate tool for editing PDFs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Sponsored by Zendure: enter to win our iPhone XS Max giveaway! Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: iPhone XS/Max review roundup: iPhone X owners, don’t bother; everyone else, wait for the XR Apple Watch Series 4 review roundup: This is the one we’ve been waiting for HomePod update adds multiple timers, Find My iPhone, making and receiving phone calls, and more iOS 12 is now available with performance boosts, Screen Time, smarter notifications, much more watchOS 5 for Apple Watch now available with Podcasts and Walkie-Talkie apps, much more tvOS 12 now available for Apple TV 4 and Apple TV 4K, brings Dolby Atmos audio, screensaver updates, more Apple releases first iOS 12.1, watchOS 5.1, and tvOS 12.1 developer betas [U] iOS 12.1 references ‘iPad2018Fall’, all but confirming new iPad Pro debut next month iOS 12.1 suggests iCloud syncing for Memoji coming soon 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!

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! 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 Udemy: Visit Ude.my/happyhour and use coupon code HAPPYHOUR to get 90% off life-changing classes! Sponsored by Molekule — the only air purifier that actually destroys pollutants. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: Apple Event News Hub: iPhone Xs, Xr, Xs Max + Apple Watch Series 4, much more Apple website leak confirms all three 2018 iPhone names; 512GB storage option Apple sitemap leak reveals new 40mm and 44mm Apple Watch Series 4 sizes, gold stainless steel case 6.1-inch iPhone is called ‘iPhone Xr’ — will be available in black, white, red, yellow, coral and blue colors Sitemap leak suggests Apple won’t announce new iPad Pro models today iPhone SE and iPhone 6s may be discontinued following iPhone Xs event Apple officially announces Apple Watch Series 4 with larger display, more iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max announced: gold finish, two sizes, more iPhone Xs & iPhone Xs Max feature faster Face ID support, Apple claims Apple announces 6.1-inch iPhone XR in several colorful finishes, new A12 Bionic chip and faster Face ID HomePod will gain support for multiple timers, phone calls, iPhone pinging, more in new update AirPower may not make 2018 deadline, AirPods product page suggests Apple Watch lineup drops ceramic Edition models, Modern Buckle returns, more Mac Power Users #447: Workflows with Zac Hall 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!

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. 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 LinkedIn Jobs: Go to LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR and get a $50 credit toward your first job post! Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: Exclusive: Apple Watch Series 4 revealed — massive display, dense watch face, more Apple Watch Series 4 resolution likely 384×480, apps capable of showing much more content Exclusive: This is ‘iPhone XS’ — design, larger version, and gold colors confirmed ‘iPhone Xs Max’ likely name for 6.5-inch OLED flagship, sources say Renders show new thin-bezel iPad Pro based on purported design: flat sides, iPhone-style antenna lines ‘Creative Selection’ book available now: the creation of the iPhone keyboard, Apple’s design process, and demoing to Steve Jobs 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!