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Zac tries out an Oculus Quest 2, a high-profile machine learning exec quits over Apple’s work from home policy, the iPhone might finally go to USB-C next year, and Apple discontinues the iPod for good. 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 Helix Sleep: Learn more and take the Helix Sleep quiz at helixsleep.com/9to5mac. Sponsored by NetSuite: The CFOs that get it, get it. The CFOs that don’t, don’t. Over 29,000 businesses already use NetSuite. Head to NetSuite.com/HappyHour for a special one-of-a-kind financing offer. Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo Read More Apple director of machine learning departs over return to in-person work policyApple restructuring Services team to focus more on streaming and advertising businessesGurman: Apple has explored ‘Instacart-like service’ with Health app integrationNetflix hopes to launch ad-supported tier and crack down on password sharing this yearApple TV+ film Emancipation reportedly moving to 2023 release after Will Smith slap incidentReport: Apple planning new colors for AirPods Max alongside AirPods Pro 2 launch this fallApple discontinues iPod touch, ending 20 year run of iconic ‘iPod’ brandMemories of the iPod: A device that transformed our relationship to musiciPod touch is now completely sold out in the US Apple Online StoreUSB-C iPhone 15 in the works, claims Kuo, following supply-chain surveyBloomberg backs report that iPhone 15 may switch to USB-C charging port next year Listen to more Happy Hour Episodes Subscribe Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Apple @ WorkAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz PodcastSpace ExploredRapid Unscheduled Discussions Enjoy the podcast? Shop Apple at Amazon to support 9to5Mac Happy Hour or shop 9to5Mac Merch!

Zac has read the new book on Apple and Jony Ive, ‘After Steve’. We break down the intriguing anecdotes shared about Ive, Cook, Forstall and others as well as our opinion on the book as a whole. Plus, in the news, Apple Pay is in the sights of the EU competition commission and Apple commits to supporting the FIDO standards for passwordless authentication. Sponsored by Nutrafol: Save $15 off your first month's subscription plus free shipping on every order by using the promo code HappyHour at Nutrafol.com. Grow thicker and healthier hair with Nutrafol. Sponsored by Ladder: Go to Ladder.com/HappyHour today to see if you're instantly approved. Sponsored by Kolide: Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today! Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo Read More Apple shares criteria for removing ‘abandoned’ software from App Store, extending response windowDutch watchdog considers Apple actions ‘insufficient’ on App Store payment system policies on dating appsEU announces preliminary view that Apple abused dominant market position for Apple Pay by restricting access to NFC chip‘After Steve’ book review and tidbits: Forstall friction, Apple Car origin, Jony’s exitThe final years of Jony Ive at Apple: relationship with Tim Cook, Apple Watch vision, and burnout to comeApple, Google, and Microsoft to extend support for FIDO ‘passwordless’ sign-inWWDC 2022 guests will be the first to see the new Developer Center at Apple ParkApple opening submissions for in-person WWDC 2022 application next weekApple Music now available on Roku streaming devices, smart TVs Listen to more Happy Hour Episodes Subscribe Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Apple @ WorkAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz PodcastSpace ExploredRapid Unscheduled Discussions Enjoy the podcast? Shop Apple at Amazon to support 9to5Mac Happy Hour or shop 9to5Mac Merch!

The long-awaited Studio Display firmware update is out to fix all the problems with the webcam — or so some would believe — and Apple debuted the new Self Service Repair Store. Benjamin and Zac also discuss the newest developments with Apple Pay Cash, the App Store old app purge, and more. Sponsored by Kolide: Got Slack? Got Macs? Get Kolide: Device security that fixes challenging problems by messaging your users on Slack. Try Kolide Today! Sponsored by New Relic: That next 9:00 p.m. call is just waiting to happen, get New Relic before it does! You can get access to the whole New Relic platform and 100GB of data free, forever – no credit card required. Sign up at NewRelic.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to Upstart.com/HAPPYHOUR. Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo Read More Apple Cash replaces Discover with Visa for new virtual debit card accountsEU set to announce new anticompetitive charges against Apple, targeting dominance of Apple Pay in iPhoneApple now removing outdated apps from the App Store, developers complainApple-funded study claims App Store Search ads business doesn’t benefit from App Tracking Transparency rulesApple releases Studio Display Firmware 15.5 beta for developers, webcam fixes includedHere’s how to update the Apple Studio Display and improve your webcam qualityStudio Display webcam complaints are fair, but the importance is being overblownApple Self Service Repair store now available, allowing customers to repair their own iPhones for the first timeiFixit praises Apple Self Service Repair program, but says it falls short of Right to Repair goalsHere’s where to download Apple’s official iPhone repair manuals for freeApple beats estimates with record Q2 earnings: $97.3 billion revenueApple services subscribers grow 25% to new high of 825 millionAAPL Q3 2022 will be tough, says company, for five reasonsCould the iPhone 14 lineup mark the return of the ‘Plus’ branding? Listen to more Happy Hour Episodes Subscribe Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts Apple @ WorkAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz PodcastSpace ExploredRapid Unscheduled Discussions Enjoy the podcast? Shop Apple at Amazon to support 9to5Mac Happy Hour or shop 9to5Mac Merch!

Benjamin and Zac start off by discussing the surprising firmware update for the MagSafe Battery Pack. Then, we continue to wish for Apple to bring back the big HomePod. The Information claims that Apple’s strict stance on user privacy is inhibiting feature development. And finally, there’s a handful of iPhone 14 rumors to digest. Sponsored by Lumin Skin: Level up your skincare game with Lumin Skin today! Go to LuminSkin.com/HappyHour to get your free trial of Lumin’s products. Sponsored by Helix Sleep: Learn more and take the Helix Sleep quiz at helixsleep.com/9to5mac. Sponsored by BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/MacHappyHour. Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo Read More Apple actively planning to expand supply chain locations after lockdown strains reliance on ChinaApple MagSafe Battery Pack can now charge your iPhone faster – Here’s how to updateThe original HomePod’s demise is a slow and sad one (despite appreciating value)Kuo doubles down on ‘high-end’ iPhone 16 models with under-display Face IDNetflix blames 100M users without paid accounts for revenue and subscriber dropiPhone 14 camera upgrades coming for FaceTime and more, predicts KuoReport: NFL Sunday Ticket ‘Apple’s to lose,’ deal could already be done behind the scenesCase schematics show entire iPhone 14 lineup, no mini model, three cameras exclusive to Pro models Listen to more Happy Hour Episodes Subscribe Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts StacktraceApple @ WorkAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz PodcastSpace ExploredRapid Unscheduled Discussions Enjoy the podcast? Shop Apple at Amazon to support 9to5Mac Happy Hour or shop 9to5Mac Merch!

The software rumor mill has finally started, with reports about what to expect from iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and watchOS 9 to digest. Plus, Benjamin and Zac discuss the ongoing confusion about exactly when the M2 chip is launching. Finally, Apple showed off its first attempt at live sports, with the launch of Friday Night Baseball. Sponsored by NetSuite: The CFOs that get it, get it. The CFOs that don’t, don’t. Over 29,000 businesses already use NetSuite. Head to NetSuite.com/HappyHour for a special one-of-a-kind financing offer. Sponsored by Trade Coffee: Right now Trade Coffee is offering a total of $20 off your first three bags when you go to DrinkTrade.com/happyhour. 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. Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo Read More ‘For All Mankind’ star Jodi Balfour joins another Apple TV+ original with ‘Ted Lasso’ S3 roleMLB talks Friday Night Baseball on TV+: ‘Apple reaches into every single home’Leaked images show alleged 35W Dual USB-C Power Adapter from AppleStudio Buds the ‘fastest-selling’ Beats product to date, now in three new colorsExclusive: iOS 16 notification updates will include expanded Focus mode configurations for more control‘For All Mankind’ Season 3 to hit Apple TV+ on June 10iOS 16: Here’s what we know so far about new features, supported devices, and moreApple Studio Display firmware update works again; may have been an embarrassing mistakeGurman: Apple could announce two new Macs at WWDC 2022 Listen to more Happy Hour Episodes Subscribe Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts StacktraceApple @ WorkAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz PodcastSpace ExploredRapid Unscheduled Discussions Enjoy the podcast? Shop Apple at Amazon to support 9to5Mac Happy Hour or shop 9to5Mac Merch!

Apple finally announces the date for WWDC 2022, which returns as a mostly-but-not-completely online event. Zac unsurprisingly caves on the Studio Display. iOS 15.5 features some curious Apple Cash related changes, and Friday Night Baseball is just another example of the TV app needing significant UI redesign. Sponsored by Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to Upstart.com/HAPPYHOUR. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR. Sponsored by Coda: With Coda, you can solve for just about anything. And right now you can get started having your team all working together on the same page for FREE. Head over to Coda.io/happyhour. Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo Read More Apple officially announces all-online WWDC 2022 for June 6; iOS 16 and more expectedWhich Apple announcements are you most looking forward to during WWDC 2022?Check out these WWDC 2022 inspired wallpapers for your iPhone, iPad, and MacApple holding limited WWDC 2022 keynote viewing at Apple Park for developers and studentsApple cites report showing third-party apps often beat built-in services amid scrutinyApple TV+ ‘Friday Night Baseball’ starts this Friday, here’s the game plan for broadcasts and productionFriday Night Baseball appears in TV app ahead of MLB season startiOS 15.5 includes support for apps with external purchases to satisfy regulators, code confirmsApple releases first beta of iOS 15.5: final update before iOS 16?iOS 15.5 beta 1 changes and features: Wallet updates & handy new HomePod feature [Video]Want Touch ID for Mac with any keyboard? Developer finds a wayApple TV+ renews sci-fi workplace thriller Severance for season twoApple to rebrand iTunes Pass in Wallet app with iOS 15.5Apple doesn’t allow apps to automatically charge for price increases, but that may change Listen to more Happy Hour Episodes Subscribe Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts StacktraceApple @ WorkAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz PodcastSpace ExploredRapid Unscheduled Discussions Enjoy the podcast? Shop Apple at Amazon to support 9to5Mac Happy Hour or shop 9to5Mac Merch!

After a week hiatus, Zac returns to the show with some eyes-on experience with the Apple Studio Display. Plus, Benjamin and Zac discuss the latest Apple news including rumors of an Apple hardware subscription service, so you can effectively lease an iPhone, and the ‘dream machine’ 15-inch MacBook Air. And, Apple TV+ wins big at the Oscars. Sponsored by MacStadium: Head over to MacStadium for more on its cloud services, and Mac virtualization with MacStadium's Orka 2.0. Sponsored by Helix: Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders and two free pillows for Happy Hour listeners at HelixSleep.com/9to5mac. Sponsored by Kandji: Go to Kandji.io/happyhour for a free demo or trial. Sponsored by BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/MacHappyHour. Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo Read More Apple enables external link support in ‘reader’ apps, updates App Store dating app policy to satisfy Dutch regulatorsApple project ‘Breakout’ to bring financial services in-house, could broaden payment features beyond USiFixit Studio Display teardown examines infamous webcam, massive fans, logic board, moreHere are the first MLB games coming to Apple TV+ starting next monthCODA wins Best Picture: Apple becomes first streaming service to get Oscars top prizePoll: Would you buy a new 15-inch MacBook Air?Something Steve Jobs could have said about this whole Apple Studio Display situation Listen to more Happy Hour Episodes Subscribe Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts StacktraceApple @ WorkAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz PodcastSpace ExploredRapid Unscheduled Discussions Enjoy the podcast? Shop Apple at Amazon to support 9to5Mac Happy Hour or shop 9to5Mac Merch!

This week, Benjamin and special guest Chance Miller discuss the delayed Matter rollout, a major Apple services outage, and the final release of EV navigation routing in Apple Maps. Plus, Chance gives his hands-on impressions with the Mac Studio, Apple Studio Display and iPad Air 5. Sponsored by Lumin Skin: Level up your skincare game with Lumin Skin today! Go to LuminSkin.com/HappyHour to get your free trial of Lumin’s products. Sponsored by New Relic: That next 9:00 p.m. call is just waiting to happen, get New Relic before it does! You can get access to the whole New Relic platform and 100GB of data free, forever – no credit card required. Sign up at NewRelic.com/happyhour. Sponsored by BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/MacHappyHour. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR. Follow Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller Read More Here’s how you will (and won’t) be able to use Apple digital IDs in the real worldApple officially launches digital IDs in Arizona with more states coming ‘soon’Apple lobbies to bring digital IDs in Wallet to New York StateReview: Schlage Encode Plus – the first smart lock with Apple home key support [Video]3D print your own Apple Studio Display cable removerApple Studio Display’s power cable is removable, but it requires a special toolPSA: Apple services including iMessage, Apple Music, iCloud, and more are currently down [U]Apple’s new Studio Display has 64GB of onboard storage, because why not?iPad Air 5 is great, but here’s why it’s not an M1 iPad Pro replacementEV routing comes to Apple Maps and CarPlay for Ford Mach-E drivers with iOS 15.4Mac Studio hands-on: Unboxing and first impressions Listen to more Happy Hour Episodes Subscribe Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts StacktraceApple @ WorkAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz PodcastSpace ExploredRapid Unscheduled Discussions Enjoy the podcast? Shop Apple at Amazon to support 9to5Mac Happy Hour or shop 9to5Mac Merch!

Zac and Benjamin review the reviews of the iPhone SE, iPad Air, Mac Studio and Apple Studio Display. Plus, iOS 15.4 launches with genuinely cool features, and there’s some interesting developments in the iPhone 14 rumor mill. 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 Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to Upstart.com/HAPPYHOUR. Sponsored by New Relic: That next 9:00 p.m. call is just waiting to happen, get New Relic before it does! You can get access to the whole New Relic platform and 100GB of data free, forever – no credit card required. Sign up at NewRelic.com/happyhour. Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo Read More Mac Studio hands-on: Unboxing and first impressionsFirst Mac Studio and Studio Display orders arriving to customers around the worldHere’s how the new Mac Studio compares to the rest of the Mac lineupApple streamlines the process of buying a new iPhone SE for AT&T and T-Mobile customersUniversal Control was worth the wait – here’s how it’s changing the way I workApple promises software update to improve Studio Display’s lackluster webcamStudio Display reviews: The Apple display we need, but with the webcam of an ‘old BlackBerry’Mac Studio reviews: Impressive power and efficiency, but overkill for many usersiPhone 14 with A15 Bionic chip? At the end of the day, it’s all about marketingiPad Air 5 reviews: Closing the iPad Pro gap with powerful M1 performance, 5G, and moreFace ID with a mask tidbits: iOS 15.4, supported iPhones, glasses, Apple Pay, more Listen to more Happy Hour Episodes Subscribe Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts StacktraceApple @ WorkAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz PodcastSpace ExploredRapid Unscheduled Discussions Enjoy the podcast? Shop Apple at Amazon to support 9to5Mac Happy Hour or shop 9to5Mac Merch!

It’s Apple’s first event of the year. Benjamin and Zac break down all the announcements, including the brand new Mac Studio, Apple Studio Display, updates to iPhone SE and iPad Air, and the new MLB streaming initiative for Apple TV+ Sponsored by Babbel: Purchase a three-month Babbel subscription and you'll get an additional three months for free! Just go to Babbel.com and use the promo code HappyHour. Sponsored by Headspace: You deserve to feel happier, and Headspace is meditation made simple. Go to Headspace.com/MAC for a one-month free trial. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR. Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo Read More Roundup: Here’s a closer look at the new green iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro designsiPhone SE 3 now available to pre-order: 5G, A15 Bionic, Touch ID, and moreYou can now pre-order Apple’s new green iPhone 13 and alpine green iPhone 13 ProiPad Air 5 is now available for pre-order with first shipments arriving next weekMac Studio: Everything you need to know about features, specs, price, and moreWill there be a pro Apple Studio Display this year with 120Hz and mini-LED? Analysts disagreeApple Studio Display works with Windows, but there are limitationsApple Studio Display tidbits: ‘Hey Siri’ for connected Mac, A13 handling, Center Stage onboarding, moreiMovie update teased at Apple event – more to come in ApriliPad Air 5 tidbits: Studio Display support, no 5G mmWave, faster USB-C portiPhone SE 3 tidbits: Lacks MagSafe and Ceramic Shield technologies, IP67, no 5G mmWaveEverything Apple announced during today’s ‘Peek Performance’ event Listen to more Happy Hour Episodes Subscribe Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts StacktraceApple @ WorkAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz PodcastSpace ExploredRapid Unscheduled Discussions Enjoy the podcast? Shop Apple at Amazon to support 9to5Mac Happy Hour or shop 9to5Mac Merch!

Zac has a closer relationship with the Apple Watch once more thanks to a new purchase. Plus, Mark Gurman shares some rumors about what’s in store for the Apple Watch hardware and software this year. And we preview Apple’s March 8 event where we will ‘peek performance’. Sponsored by Coda: With Coda, you can solve for just about anything. And right now you can get started having your team all working together on the same page for FREE. Head over to Coda.io/happyhour. Sponsored by New Relic: That next 9:00 p.m. call is just waiting to happen, get New Relic before it does! You can get access to the whole New Relic platform and 100GB of data free, forever – no credit card required. Sign up at NewRelic.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Trade Coffee: Right now Trade Coffee is offering a total of $20 off your first three bags when you go to DrinkTrade.com/happyhour. Sponsored by BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/MacHappyHour. Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo Read More Apple announces March 8 event for new iPhone, iPad AirHere's everything we could see at the Apple event March 8Apple on Russian invasion of Ukraine: all product sales paused, RT and Sputnik News apps pulledApple halts all sales in Russian online store as Ukraine invasion continuesTim Cook email to employees about Ukraine; tripling donationsLeaked schematic image claims to show true size of iPhone 14 'notch + pill' cutout designGurman: Apple's mysterious 20" foldable could be MacBook/iPad hybrid with touchscreen keyboardCustom Dark Mode coming to Safari, WebKit code revealsNFL Sunday Ticket could be coming to Apple TV+Ukraine asks Apple to halt App Store and sales in RussiaApple Watch Series 8 to offer new activity features, more Listen to more Happy Hour Episodes Subscribe Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts StacktraceApple @ WorkAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz PodcastSpace ExploredRapid Unscheduled Discussions Enjoy the podcast? Shop Apple at Amazon to support 9to5Mac Happy Hour or shop 9to5Mac Merch!

Benjamin has put a Thunderbolt cable in his new MacBook’s HDMI port one too many times. Plus, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg gives us the breakdown on all the specs of the Apple Silicon Macs due this year. Plus, there are some wild rumors about foldable display MacBooks and iPhones.  Sponsored by BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/MacHappyHour. Sponsored by Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to Upstart.com/HAPPYHOUR. Sponsored by Kandji: Go to Kandji.io/happyhour for a free demo or trial. Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo Read More 2022 MacBook Air: Everything the rumors say we should expectHere’s why Apple should (still) make a 16-inch MacBook AirComment: AirTag scare stories may have actually done more good than harmiOS 15.4 adds new Siri voice for American users, here’s how it soundsiOS 15.4 beta 4 adds anti-stalking alerts to AirTag and other Find My accessoriesApple AR headset testing reaches next stage of engineering validationEverything we know so far about the Apple Silicon 27-inch iMac replacement Listen to more Happy Hour Episodes Subscribe Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts StacktraceApple @ WorkAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz PodcastSpace ExploredRapid Unscheduled Discussions Enjoy the podcast? Shop Apple at Amazon to support 9to5Mac Happy Hour or shop 9to5Mac Merch!

Benjamin and Zac discuss one of the most frustrating parts of iOS; audio source management. There’s also some speculation about future directions for the Apple Watch, now the main product is relatively mature. Some new stuff from the latest round of iOS 15.4 betas — and the HomePod surprises, in a good way. Sponsored by Helix: Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders and two free pillows for Happy Hour listeners at HelixSleep.com/9to5mac. 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 New Relic: That next 9:00 p.m. call is just waiting to happen, get New Relic before it does! You can get access to the whole New Relic platform and 100GB of data free, forever – no credit card required. Sign up at NewRelic.com/happyhour. Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo Read More Top 10 hidden Mac tricks that most people don’t know aboutApple TV+ Guide: Every Apple TV show and movie available nowApple releases third beta version of tvOS 15.4 and HomePod 15.4iOS 15.4 beta 3 now rolling out to developers ahead of rumored March releaseiOS 15.4 stops iCloud Keychain from saving passwords without usernamesApple Podcasts in iOS 15.4 gains new features including season episode filtersApple Music Replay 2022 now available, here’s how to find itApple’s App Store problem in the Netherlands keeps getting worseEverything we know about the iPad Air 5 so farApple in 2021: The Six Colors report card Listen to more Happy Hour Episodes Subscribe Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts StacktraceApple @ WorkAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz PodcastSpace ExploredRapid Unscheduled Discussions Enjoy the podcast? Shop Apple at Amazon to support 9to5Mac Happy Hour or shop 9to5Mac Merch!

Zac found an eMac on a beach. More importantly, Apple responds to AirTag stalking reports with a new round of mitigations, launches a new Tap to Pay on iPhone initiative, and reveals the new deal terms for alternative payment systems in the ongoing Dutch dating app saga. Sponsored by Trade Coffee: Right now Trade Coffee is offering a total of $20 off your first three bags when you go to DrinkTrade.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Journey: Get 10% off the new Journey cases for iPhone with code JOURNEY10. Enter the iPhone giveaway. Sponsored by Babbel: Purchase a three-month Babbel subscription and you'll get an additional three months for free! Just go to Babbel.com and use the promo code HappyHour. Sponsored by LinkedIn Jobs: LinkedIn Jobs helps you find the candidates you want to talk to, faster. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/HAPPYHOUR. Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo Subscribe Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts StacktraceApple @ WorkAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz PodcastSpace ExploredRapid Unscheduled Discussions Listen to more Happy Hour Episodes Enjoy the podcast? Shop Apple at Amazon to support 9to5Mac Happy Hour or shop 9to5Mac Merch!

Zac recalls a surprisingly difficult journey to buy a new $329 iPad. Fun word game Wordle has been sucked by the corporate overlords of the New York Times, and we have more iOS 15.4 features and tidbits to discuss. Sponsored by Kandji: Go to Kandji.io/happyhour for a free demo or trial. Sponsored by Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to Upstart.com/HAPPYHOUR. Sponsored by BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/MacHappyHour. Follow Zac Hall @apollozac Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo Read More Report: iPad deliveries can take over two months as Apple focuses on iPhone productioniPad shipments fell, but Apple still increased its share of the tablet marketiOS 15.4 hints at AR/VR headset support and push notifications coming to web apps‘Wordle’ acquired by New York Times for over $1M, could pave the way for an iOS appHands-on: iOS 15.4 beta 1 changes and features – something for everyone [Video]Face ID with a mask tidbits: iOS 15.4, supported iPhones, glasses, Apple Pay, moreiOS 15.4 and iPadOS 15.4 public beta now available with Universal Control, Face ID mask unlock, more Listen to more Happy Hour Episodes Subscribe Apple PodcastsOvercastSpotify Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts StacktraceApple @ WorkAlphabet ScoopElectrekThe Buzz PodcastSpace ExploredRapid Unscheduled Discussions Enjoy the podcast? Shop Apple at Amazon to support 9to5Mac Happy Hour or shop 9to5Mac Merch!