iOS’s annoying audio handling, Apple Watch future directions, and iOS 15.4 changes




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Summary: 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!