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Benjamin and Chance talk all things Apple Vision Pro, from hardware design to its features to its real-world appeal. We also walk through Chance’s impressions of his hands-on demo experience at WWDC last week. Plus, Apple just dropped a trio of new M2 Macs, including very the compelling 15-inch MacBook Air. Sponsored by Jlab: Check out Jlab's latest Work Buds, Best Earbuds for Calls. The ultimate solution for the working professional. Use code 9to5MacJLab15 – valid for 15% off Work Buds on JLab.com. Sponsored by Fast Growing Trees: Join 1.5 million happy customers and save 15% off your perfect plants, shrubs, and trees! Sponsored by Ladder: Go to Ladderlife.com/HappyHour today to see if you’re instantly approved. Follow Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller @chancehmiller@mastodon.social Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More 15-inch MacBook Air hands-on: My dreams have finally come true More thoughts on Apple Vision Pro, one week after my hands-on demo Vision Pro: I just tried Apple's first spatial computer, and here's what I think Subscribe or Follow Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify

Benjamin and Zac break down the WWDC keynote with their impressions to all the announcements from the 15-inch MacBook Air to iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10 and all of Apple’s software platform updates. Thoughts on Apple Vision Pro will come in next week’s episode. Sponsored by CleanMyMac: Check out CleanMyMac X the an all-in-one Mac maintenance tool. Run CleanMyMac X to gear up your Mac for the groundbreaking additions announced at this year's WWDC. Get 5% off. Sponsored by Mosyle: Mosyle is the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that fully integrates 5 different applications on a single Apple-only platform, allowing businesses to easily and automatically deploy, manage & protect all their Apple devices. Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo or @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More WWDC 2023 News Hub and Blog: Live from Apple Park Subscribe or Follow Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify

Benjamin and Zac break down the WWDC keynote with their impressions to all the announcements from the 15-inch MacBook Air to iOS 17, macOS Sonoma, watchOS 10 and all of Apple’s software platform updates. Thoughts on Apple Vision Pro will come in next week’s episode. Sponsored by CleanMyMac: Check out CleanMyMac X the an all-in-one Mac maintenance tool. Run CleanMyMac X to gear up your Mac for the groundbreaking additions announced at this year's WWDC. Get 5% off. Sponsored by Mosyle: Mosyle is the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that fully integrates 5 different applications on a single Apple-only platform, allowing businesses to easily and automatically deploy, manage & protect all their Apple devices. Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo or @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More WWDC 2023 News Hub and Blog: Live from Apple Park Subscribe or Follow Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily 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 CleanMyMac X: Check out CleanMyMac X, the all-in-one Mac maintenance tool. Run CleanMyMac X to gear up your Mac for the groundbreaking additions announced at this year's WWDC. Get 5% off.  Sponsored by Mosyle: Mosyle is the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that fully integrates 5 different applications on a single Apple-only platform, allowing businesses to easily and automatically deploy, manage & protect all their Apple devices. New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in iTunes/Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available. Stories discussed in this episode:   This is Apple Vision Pro, the mixed reality headset for spatial computing Vision Pro: I just tried Apple's first spatial computer, and here's what I think WWDC 2023 News Hub and Blog: Live from Apple Park Enjoy the podcast?: Shop Apple at Amazon to support 9to5Mac Daily! Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn 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!

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily 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 CleanMyMac X: Check out CleanMyMac X, the all-in-one Mac maintenance tool. Run CleanMyMac X to gear up your Mac for the groundbreaking additions announced at this year's WWDC. Get 5% off.  Sponsored by Mosyle: Mosyle is the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that fully integrates 5 different applications on a single Apple-only platform, allowing businesses to easily and automatically deploy, manage & protect all their Apple devices. New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in iTunes/Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they’re available. Stories discussed in this episode:   This is Apple Vision Pro, the mixed reality headset for spatial computing Vision Pro: I just tried Apple's first spatial computer, and here's what I think WWDC 2023 News Hub and Blog: Live from Apple Park Enjoy the podcast?: Shop Apple at Amazon to support 9to5Mac Daily! Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn 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!

Benjamin and Chance give their final takes on what they expect from WWDC next week, including the latest rumors around new Mac hardware and the much anticipated Apple headset, as well as predictions for iOS 17 and the rest of Apple’s operating systems. Sponsored by Roborock: Check out Roborock's latest Roborock S7 Max Ultra, featuring a complete hands-free cleaning solution and Roborock's easy-to-use app. The ultimate cleaning powerhouse that refuses to compromise. Sponsored by Masterclass: Unlimited access to 180+ classes delivered in bite-sized lessons. Follow Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Mastodon: @chancehmiller@mastodon.social Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo or @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More Apple shutting down free ‘My Photo Stream’ feature that originally launched with iCloud MLS Season Pass drops price for midseason, Apple says service uptake beat its own expectations Apple TV+ teases new TV shows and movies in summer sizzle reel Apple to announce 'several new Macs' at WWDC 2023 Ted Lasso season 3 finale explained It's been over 400 days since Apple SVP John Ternus said 'Mac Pro' is 'for another day' Apple mixed reality headset may be its most complex hardware product yet due to curved glass and bent circuitboards Subscribe or Follow Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify

Benjamin and Chance give their final takes on what they expect from WWDC next week, including the latest rumors around new Mac hardware and the much anticipated Apple headset, as well as predictions for iOS 17 and the rest of Apple’s operating systems. Sponsored by Roborock: Check out Roborock's latest Roborock S7 Max Ultra, featuring a complete hands-free cleaning solution and Roborock's easy-to-use app. The ultimate cleaning powerhouse that refuses to compromise. Sponsored by Masterclass: Unlimited access to 180+ classes delivered in bite-sized lessons. Follow Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Mastodon: @chancehmiller@mastodon.social Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo or @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More Apple shutting down free ‘My Photo Stream’ feature that originally launched with iCloud MLS Season Pass drops price for midseason, Apple says service uptake beat its own expectations Apple TV+ teases new TV shows and movies in summer sizzle reel Apple to announce 'several new Macs' at WWDC 2023 Ted Lasso season 3 finale explained It's been over 400 days since Apple SVP John Ternus said 'Mac Pro' is 'for another day' Apple mixed reality headset may be its most complex hardware product yet due to curved glass and bent circuitboards Subscribe or Follow Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify

Benjamin and Chance talk about the released WWDC schedule, and how they expect the conference will play out in light of a new platform launch. Apple headset price expectations continue to be set with a supposed bill of materials analysis topping $1600 in component costs. Final Cut and Logic launch on iPad, and there’s rumors of brand new ‘smart display’-esque features coming in iOS 17. Sponsored by Ladder: Go to Ladder.com/HappyHour today to see if you’re instantly approved. Follow Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Mastodon: @chancehmiller@mastodon.social Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo or @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More Apple teases WWDC 2023, confirms keynote for June 5 at 10 a.m. Apple invites VR headset experts to WWDC 2023 keynote Manufacturing cost of Apple's headset exceeds $1,500 per unit Reality Pro OS – Apple has now trademarked five names, inc xrOS iOS 17 will make iPhone always-on display more functional with smart display feature iOS 17 to include new AirPlay features and more Reviews: Final Cut Pro for iPad 'still rendering,' Logic Pro for iPad a 'great' DAW Apple expands US investment with new multibillion-dollar Broadcom deal for 5G tech Report: Apple to start selling Ted Lasso merch through the Apple online store Subscribe or Follow Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify

Benjamin and Chance talk about the released WWDC schedule, and how they expect the conference will play out in light of a new platform launch. Apple headset price expectations continue to be set with a supposed bill of materials analysis topping $1600 in component costs. Final Cut and Logic launch on iPad, and there’s rumors of brand new ‘smart display’-esque features coming in iOS 17. Sponsored by Ladder: Go to Ladder.com/HappyHour today to see if you’re instantly approved. Follow Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Mastodon: @chancehmiller@mastodon.social Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo or @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More Apple teases WWDC 2023, confirms keynote for June 5 at 10 a.m. Apple invites VR headset experts to WWDC 2023 keynote Manufacturing cost of Apple's headset exceeds $1,500 per unit Reality Pro OS – Apple has now trademarked five names, inc xrOS iOS 17 will make iPhone always-on display more functional with smart display feature iOS 17 to include new AirPlay features and more Reviews: Final Cut Pro for iPad 'still rendering,' Logic Pro for iPad a 'great' DAW Apple expands US investment with new multibillion-dollar Broadcom deal for 5G tech Report: Apple to start selling Ted Lasso merch through the Apple online store Subscribe or Follow Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify

Benjamin and Chance discuss the iOS 17 Accessibility features Apple previewed this week. Apple also unveiled some new live concert features for Apple Music. Rumors give more color on the iPhone 16 spec situation, and anticipation for M3 Apple Silicon Macs grow. Plus, Chance goes hands-on with the newly-announced Beats Studio Buds+. Sponsored by Zocdoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/happyhour and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for free and book a top-rated doctor. Many are available as soon as today. Sponsored by Fast Growing Trees: Join 1.5 million happy customers and save 15% off your perfect plants, shrubs, and trees! Follow Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Mastodon: @chancehmiller@mastodon.social Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo or @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More Apple previews iOS 17 accessibility features: Assistive Access, Personal Voice and Live Speech, more Review: The new transparent Beats Studio Buds Plus First M3 Macs may launch by end of the year, chip has more CPU/GPU cores compared to M2 Subscribe or Follow Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify

Benjamin and Zac discuss the surprise announcement this week that Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro are coming to iPad, with brand new UIs designed for touch input. Apple also unveiled the new Pride Band and watch face for 2023, and the EU is already warning Apple not to make the iPhone 15 USB-C port proprietary. Even bigger screen sizes are rumored for the iPhone 16, and Zac reveals that he has committed the cardinal sin of becoming a right Dock person. Sponsored by Ladder: Go to Ladder.com/HappyHour today to see if you’re instantly approved. Sponsored by Kolide: Kolide ensures that if a device isn’t secure, it can’t access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust for Okta. Watch an On-Demand Demo today! Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo or @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More Apple reports Q2 2023 earnings: $94.8 billion revenue, new records for Services and iPhone Apple announces new Pride band for 2023, matching Apple Watch face and iPhone wallpaper Let’s talk about subscription pricing for Logic and Final Cut Pro for iPad Apple hasn't even switched the iPhone to USB-C, and the EU is already complaining Apple Watch Series 9 could include the first speed boost in years Largest iPhone screens ever coming to iPhone 16 Pro models Subscribe or Follow Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify

Benjamin and Zac discuss the surprise announcement this week that Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro are coming to iPad, with brand new UIs designed for touch input. Apple also unveiled the new Pride Band and watch face for 2023, and the EU is already warning Apple not to make the iPhone 15 USB-C port proprietary. Even bigger screen sizes are rumored for the iPhone 16, and Zac reveals that he has committed the cardinal sin of becoming a right Dock person. Sponsored by Ladder: Go to Ladder.com/HappyHour today to see if you’re instantly approved. Sponsored by Kolide: Kolide ensures that if a device isn’t secure, it can’t access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust for Okta. Watch an On-Demand Demo today! Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo or @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More Apple reports Q2 2023 earnings: $94.8 billion revenue, new records for Services and iPhone Apple announces new Pride band for 2023, matching Apple Watch face and iPhone wallpaper Let’s talk about subscription pricing for Logic and Final Cut Pro for iPad Apple hasn't even switched the iPhone to USB-C, and the EU is already complaining Apple Watch Series 9 could include the first speed boost in years Largest iPhone screens ever coming to iPhone 16 Pro models Subscribe or Follow Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify

Benjamin and Zac talk about this week in Apple, including a report on division inside the Siri group impacting feature development, a major rumored overhaul of watchOS coming at WWDC with a focus on widgets, and Apple and Google announce a new universal standard for unwanted tracking detection for Bluetooth trackers like AirTags. Sponsored by Kolide: Kolide ensures that if a device isn’t secure, it can’t access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust for Okta. Watch an On-Demand Demo today!  Follow Zac Hall @apollozac or @zac@lunarpunk.social Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo or @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More ElevenLabs - Prime AI Text to Speech | Voice Cloning Apple employees hate Siri and are skeptical of its future Gurman: watchOS 10 to bring 'notable changes' to Apple Watch user interface watchOS 10 set to include revamvped design focused on widgets Apple and Google team up on anti-stalking feature for AirTag, Tile, more Hollywood writers' strike will disrupt content pipeline of Apple TV+ and other streaming services Apple TV+ shows and movies: What to watch on Apple TV Plus Subscribe or Follow Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify

Benjamin and Zac talk about this week in Apple, including a report on division inside the Siri group impacting feature development, a major rumored overhaul of watchOS coming at WWDC with a focus on widgets, and Apple and Google announce a new universal standard for unwanted tracking detection for Bluetooth trackers like AirTags. Sponsored by Kolide: Kolide ensures that if a device isn’t secure, it can’t access your cloud apps. It’s Zero Trust for Okta. Watch an On-Demand Demo today!  Follow Zac Hall @apollozac or @zac@lunarpunk.social Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo or @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More ElevenLabs - Prime AI Text to Speech | Voice Cloning Apple employees hate Siri and are skeptical of its future Gurman: watchOS 10 to bring 'notable changes' to Apple Watch user interface watchOS 10 set to include revamvped design focused on widgets Apple and Google team up on anti-stalking feature for AirTag, Tile, more Hollywood writers' strike will disrupt content pipeline of Apple TV+ and other streaming services Apple TV+ shows and movies: What to watch on Apple TV Plus Subscribe or Follow Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify

Benjamin and Zac discuss the new iOS 17 rumors including Heath app coming to iPad, and a new Journals app. Some unidentified Mac model identifiers are revealed in Find My code, Bloomberg gives some more details on how the AR/VR headset is powered, and unsurprisingly Apple plans to restrict the upcoming iOS sideloading support to only markets where it is legally required to. Sponsored by Headspace: You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Go to Headspace.com/HappyHour30 to try it free for 30 days. Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo and @bzamayo@mastodon.social Read More A big update brings the Kindle Scribe closer to being good - The Verge iOS 17 rumors: App sideloading, Find My, Wallet app changes - 9to5Mac Gurman: Apple headset attaches required battery pack via magnetic connector, separate USB-C port for data transfer - 9to5Mac Unreleased Macs show up in Apple’s Find My Apple journaling app will be part of iOS 17, Sherlocking Day One iPhoto Journal: Shuttle Flyover Concept imagines iOS 17's rumored 'Journal' app design - 9to5Mac Bloomberg: Health app coming to iPad this year, AI-powered ‘wellness coaching service’ also in the works - 9to5Mac Apple seemingly removing HealthKit compatible iOS 8 apps from App Store due to issues (U: Apple statement) - 9to5Mac Subscribe or Follow Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify