9to5Mac Happy Hour

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. 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: Tweetbot 3 for Mac debuts with dark mode, expanded side bar, and more Twitter moves developer API change to August, third-party app future unclear Feature Request: Twitter’s apps need timeline streaming if they want ‘that feeling of electricity’ Renders claim to show new 18W Apple USB-C charger, will be bundled with 2018 iPhones Case maker Olixar believes iPhone SE 2 will feature iPhone X-esque design with slim bezels and notch 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 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. 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: HomePod likely gaining Calendar support alongside iOS 11.4 release iPhone X Plus said to be iPhone 8 Plus size, iOS 12 to bring horizontal Face ID support, more Google I/O 2018: Assistant beats Siri to multiple actions & phone conversations, ‘Digital Wellbeing’, more Jony Ive opens up about Apple Watch origin and the watch he ‘admires most’ in Hodinkee interview watchOS 5 Wish List: Apple Watch Podcasts, open Siri face, rethought Control Center, 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 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. 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 DearMob: With our partner DearMob, 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 DearMob iPhone Manager’s latest version for free, normally $59.95. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: Prolific Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo departs KGI Securities, likely to focus on companies other than Apple Apple announces Q2 2018 revenue of $61.1b: 52.2m iPhones, 9.1m iPads, 4.07m Macs Hands-on: Controlling AirPlay 2 playback on Apple TV from Siri on iPhone with iOS 11.4 beta 9to5Rewards: Win Apple’s new 9.7-inch iPad + Apple Pencil [Giveaway] 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 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. 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 FIBARO: We’ve teamed up with FIBARO to give away a HomeKit bundle to turn your house into a Siri-controlled smart home. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: Apple officially discontinues AirPort router line, no plans for future hardware Amazon updates its Alexa companion app for iOS with iPhone X optimization iPhone SE 2 could arrive next month, but without a headphone jack WebKit testing logs reference iOS 12 running on an iPhone 5s simulator WebKit code references suggest dark mode coming to macOS 10.14 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 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. 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 FIBARO: We’ve teamed up with FIBARO to give away a HomeKit bundle to turn your house into a Siri-controlled smart home. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: Amazon’s Alexa gaining new ‘Follow-up Mode’, no longer requires trigger word after every request Amazon adds long awaited intercom feature to its Alexa-enabled devices Bloomberg: Apple lowers HomePod forecasts & orders as early sales prove lackluster Apple ramping up effort to stop leaks with legal action, according to leaked memo FCC appears to leak photos of gold iPhone X Regulatory filings indicate a flurry of new iPhone (SE?) models launching soon watchOS 4.3.1 suggests future support for third party watch faces [U] 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 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. 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 FIBARO: We’ve teamed up with FIBARO to give away a HomeKit bundle to turn your house into a Siri-controlled smart home. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: Report: Virgin Mobile employee memo claims (RED) iPhone 8 & 8 Plus launching tomorrow Apple announces special edition (PRODUCT)RED iPhone 8 and 8 Plus, order from tomorrow Apple overhauls homepage for (PRODUCT)RED, including sleek new iPhone 8 ad Comment: Managing expectations for AirPower release, price, and features Apple planning modular Mac Pro release for 2019, new Pro Workflow Team providing feedback for professional needs Apple upgrades Mac Pro, promises radical modular models and new displays after this year Apple Watch beta includes warning for old apps, suggests watchOS 5 will drop support Next Apple Watch Activity Challenge set for Earth Day, 30 minute workout will unlock eco-friendly animated sticker pack 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 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. 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 Setapp:  Get 100+ high-quality Mac apps for thousands off retail with Setapp’s 50% off Education pricing. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: Review: 9.7-inch $329 iPad (2018) – Should you buy it? [Video] Instagram for Apple Watch killed as Apple begins requiring native apps in updates Report: Apple ramping up Siri improvement efforts as hiring hits new all-time high Apple bolsters AI team as it poaches Google’s search & artificial intelligence chief What’s new in iOS 11.4 beta 1? Hands-on with new features and changes [Video] AirPort Express showing up in iOS 11.4 Home app, suggests AirPlay 2 speaker support on the way Stereo HomePod reference makes its way back into iOS 11.4 beta [U] Amazon adds music automation to Echo products as HomePod lags behind Bloomberg: Apple considering future iPhone models with ‘hover’ gestures and curved screens 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!

SUMMARY: 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. SPONSOR: Sponsored by Setapp:  Get 100+ high-quality Mac apps for thousands off retail with Setapp’s 50% off Education pricing.  HOSTS: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall TOPICS: Review: 9.7-inch $329 iPad (2018) – Should you buy it? [Video] Instagram for Apple Watch killed as Apple begins requiring native apps in updates Report: Apple ramping up Siri improvement efforts as hiring hits new all-time high Apple bolsters AI team as it poaches Google’s search & artificial intelligence chief What’s new in iOS 11.4 beta 1? Hands-on with new features and changes [Video] AirPort Express showing up in iOS 11.4 Home app, suggests AirPlay 2 speaker support on the way Stereo HomePod reference makes its way back into iOS 11.4 beta [U] Amazon adds music automation to Echo products as HomePod lags behind Bloomberg: Apple considering future iPhone models with ‘hover’ gestures and curved screens 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 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. 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 FIBARO: We’ve teamed up with FIBARO to give away a HomeKit bundle to turn your house into a Siri-controlled smart home. Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: Win a HomeKit bundle from FIBARO & 9to5Mac [Giveaway] HomeKit Weekly: Using Automation to put sensors to work Live Blog: 9to5Mac coverage from inside Apple’s education event Apple unveils new 9.7-inch iPad with Apple Pencil support + A10 Fusion chip at education event Apple announces new versions of iWork with Apple Pencil integration, built in book authoring Apple bringing Classroom to Mac, reveals new ClassKit framework coming in iOS 11.4 & Schoolwork app New spring 2018 Apple Watch bands and configurations now available KGI: New Apple Watch models later this year with new design, ~15% bigger display Apple launches new spring-inspired Leather Sleeve and Smart Cover colors for 10.5-inch iPad Pro Space gray Mac accessories now sold separately from iMac Pro Logitech announces $49 Crayon stylus, cheaper alternative to Apple Pencil How to use the new drawing & Smart Annotation features in Pages on iPad [Video] iOS 11.3 with new Animoji, iPhone throttling controls, much more coming today (U: Now available) watchOS 4.3 for Apple Watch coming today with iPhone Music control, smarter Siri watch face, more (U: Now available) Apple releasing first HomePod software update alongside iOS 11.3 today (U: Now available) Apple releases macOS 10.13.4 update for High Sierra with iMac Pro wallpaper, enhanced eGPU support 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!

SUMMARY: 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. SPONSOR: FIBARO: We’ve teamed up with FIBARO to give away a HomeKit bundle to turn your house into a Siri-controlled smart home.  HOSTS: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall TOPICS: Win a HomeKit bundle from FIBARO & 9to5Mac [Giveaway] HomeKit Weekly: Using Automation to put sensors to work Live Blog: 9to5Mac coverage from inside Apple’s education event Apple unveils new 9.7-inch iPad with Apple Pencil support + A10 Fusion chip at education event Apple announces new versions of iWork with Apple Pencil integration, built in book authoring Apple bringing Classroom to Mac, reveals new ClassKit framework coming in iOS 11.4 & Schoolwork app New spring 2018 Apple Watch bands and configurations now available KGI: New Apple Watch models later this year with new design, ~15% bigger display Apple launches new spring-inspired Leather Sleeve and Smart Cover colors for 10.5-inch iPad Pro Space gray Mac accessories now sold separately from iMac Pro Logitech announces $49 Crayon stylus, cheaper alternative to Apple Pencil How to use the new drawing & Smart Annotation features in Pages on iPad [Video] iOS 11.3 with new Animoji, iPhone throttling controls, much more coming today (U: Now available) watchOS 4.3 for Apple Watch coming today with iPhone Music control, smarter Siri watch face, more (U: Now available) Apple releasing first HomePod software update alongside iOS 11.3 today (U: Now available) Apple releases macOS 10.13.4 update for High Sierra with iMac Pro wallpaper, enhanced eGPU support 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 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. 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 CaseCo: Win an Apple HomePod + $500 gift cards from Caseco & 9to5Mac [Giveaway] + Get 30% off Caseco cases & accessories with promo code “9to5Mac30off” (Expires 3/31) Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: Bloomberg: Apple secretly building its own MicroLED screens for future devices, starting with Apple Watch Apple shares fun ‘Unlock’ iPhone X ad showcasing the convenience of Face ID Making of Apple’s Spike Jonze-directed HomePod ad detailed in behind-the-scenes video HomeKit Weekly: Turning your old garage door into a Siri-controlled entrance Amazon Alexa gains ‘Brief Mode’ with less verbose remarks after doing simple tasks Amazon’s Alexa gaining new ‘Follow-up Mode’, no longer requires trigger word after every request What we expect from Apple’s ‘field trip’ education event next week Opinion: What I’d like to see Apple announce at the March 27 ‘education’ event Apple announces new Watch bands with ‘vibrant colors for spring’ GymKit continues global expansion with new announcement from Life Fitness Technogym claims first 5,000 GymKit-enabled cardio machines deployed for Apple Watch workouts Where to use or buy GymKit workout equipment with Apple Watch 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!

SUMMARY: 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.  SPONSOR: CaseCo: Win an Apple HomePod + $500 gift cards from Caseco & 9to5Mac [Giveaway] + Get 30% off Caseco cases & accessories with promo code “9to5Mac30off” (Expires 3/31) HOSTS: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall TOPICS: Bloomberg: Apple secretly building its own MicroLED screens for future devices, starting with Apple Watch Apple shares fun ‘Unlock’ iPhone X ad showcasing the convenience of Face ID Making of Apple’s Spike Jonze-directed HomePod ad detailed in behind-the-scenes video HomeKit Weekly: Turning your old garage door into a Siri-controlled entrance Amazon Alexa gains ‘Brief Mode’ with less verbose remarks after doing simple tasks Amazon’s Alexa gaining new ‘Follow-up Mode’, no longer requires trigger word after every request What we expect from Apple’s ‘field trip’ education event next week Opinion: What I’d like to see Apple announce at the March 27 ‘education’ event Apple announces new Watch bands with ‘vibrant colors for spring’ GymKit continues global expansion with new announcement from Life Fitness Technogym claims first 5,000 GymKit-enabled cardio machines deployed for Apple Watch workouts Where to use or buy GymKit workout equipment with Apple Watch FEEDBACK? 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.

SUMMARY: 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. SPONSOR: CaseCo: Win an Apple HomePod + $500 gift cards from Caseco & 9to5Mac [Giveaway] + Get 30% off Caseco cases & accessories with promo code “9to5Mac30off” (Expires 3/31) HOSTS: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall TOPICS: New lower-cost 13-inch Retina MacBook reported to debut in June, iPad refresh coming Report: Siri team didn’t learn about HomePod until 2015, after Amazon Echo debuted Apple announces creative education event on March 27 Apple buying digital magazine service Texture, likely boost to subscription services revenue Eddy Cue talks Texture acquisition, great storytelling, and Rihanna in SXSW interview Apple opens WWDC 2018 registration: June 4-8 in San Jose 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 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. 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 CaseCo: Win an Apple HomePod + $500 gift cards from Caseco & 9to5Mac [Giveaway] + Get 30% off Caseco cases & accessories with promo code “9to5Mac30off” (Expires 3/31) Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: New lower-cost 13-inch Retina MacBook reported to debut in June, iPad refresh coming Report: Siri team didn’t learn about HomePod until 2015, after Amazon Echo debuted Apple announces creative education event on March 27 Apple buying digital magazine service Texture, likely boost to subscription services revenue Eddy Cue talks Texture acquisition, great storytelling, and Rihanna in SXSW interview Apple opens WWDC 2018 registration: June 4-8 in San Jose 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 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. 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 CaseCo: Win an Apple HomePod + $500 gift cards from Caseco & 9to5Mac [Giveaway] + Get 30% off Caseco cases & accessories with promo code “9to5Mac30off” (Expires 3/31) Hosts: Benjamin Mayo Zac Hall Topics: Alexa spontaneously laughing at customers, Amazon hopes there’s a fix Amazon Web Services causing outages to the company’s Alexa service, among others iBooks to Apple Books? Latest iOS 11.3 beta reverts to former for now Six month Apple Music trials to be bundled with some new CarPlay vehicles Apple reportedly killing iTunes LP format this month, but digital music sales are safe for now Apple debuts new HomePod short film directed by Spike Jonze [Video] Rumors: Cheaper HomePod and MacBook Air coming this year, Face ID iPad Pro slated for WWDC KGI: Apple to release more affordable 13-inch MacBook Air in Q2, HomePod demand ‘mediocre’ so far Apple honoring International Women’s Day next week with new Watch Activity Challenge 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!