Benjamin and Chance discuss the wild situation of the Apple Watch sales ban in the US as part of an ongoing patent dispute with Masimo over blood oxygen sensor patents. Also, Apple has finally shared details of the first vehicles featuring next-generation CarPlay, Apple News+ adds The Athletic, and we round out the year with some #Ask9to5Mac questions.



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Apple halting Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 sales: Here's why



ITC denies Apple's request to delay looming Apple Watch ban



First cars with next-generation CarPlay officially announced



Hands-on: In a world of CarPlay uncertainty, Polestar 2's dual-screen interface shines



Apple News+ now includes sports coverage from The Athletic, Wirecutter coming soon



Report: Apple offers to open up Apple Pay NFC system on iPhone to appease EU regulators



Apple announces new 'contingent pricing' feature for App Store subscriptions



EU to ban anti-steering App Store rules for Apple Music competitors after Spotify complaint



Apple developing possible software workaround in response to Apple Watch ban



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Benjamin and Zac discuss the curious rumors about a 20-inch foldable iPad/MacBook, and the latest Vision Pro content developments. iOS 18 may let users change the icons of the apps on their home screen, but how exactly? We also have more insight into Apple’s AI plans and its approach to handling user data privacy while remaining feature competitive.



And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Zac talk more about the genuine utility of ChatGPT in daily life.




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Apple’s WWDC opportunity: why iOS 18 may prove pivotal to taking AI mainstream



iOS 18 Siri will better understand people, events, locations – report



Vision Pro Marvel app reviews: ‘Best experience’ or ‘flimsy and meh’



OpenAI is helping Apple fix Siri, and that has Microsoft worried



Apple’s artificial intelligence servers will use ‘confidential computing’ techniques to process user data while maintaining privacy



Apple’s WWDC opportunity: why iOS 18 may prove pivotal to taking AI mainstream



Apple confirms WWDC keynote details for AI-focused iOS 18, Platforms State of the Union, and more



Customizing iOS app icons could be more impactful than it seems



Apple may label iOS 18 artificial intelligence features as a beta preview, signaling Apple is still playing catch-up



Rumor: iOS 18 will let users create custom emoji using generative AI



Report: iOS 18 will let users recolor app icons, and place them wherever they want on the home screen



Apple elaborates on rare iOS 17.5 bug that resurfaced deleted photos



Welcome to the Ultra era, where Apple is making iPhones, MacBooks, and iPads more luxury than ever

Foldable iPad rumors, iOS 18 home screen updates and AI privacy details

Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise reports of a major form-factor change coming to the iPhone in 2025, with the addition of a new redesigned ‘Ultra’ model priced above the current Pro Max. The Plus is also expected to go away next year. iOS 17.5.1 includes a fix for the deleted photos bug but Apple yet again neglects to explain what happened. And, Apple Music causes a stir with their Best 100 albums list. 



And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance discuss the appeal of the newly announced Peacock, Apple, and Netflix Comcast ‘StreamSaver’ bundle.




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Apple Music 'best albums of all time' countdown reveals the top 10



Apple Music kicks off 10-day '100 Best Albums' of all time countdown



Rumor: iOS 18 to include new 'smart song transitions' feature for Apple Music



Apple launches iPhone trade in promotion, get boosted credit for a new iPhone for a limited time



Apple says iOS 17.5.1 fixes 'rare' bug that caused deleted photos to return



iOS 17.5 is allegedly resurfacing pictures that were deleted years ago



Apple Plans a Thinner iPhone in 2025 — The Information



iPhone 17 rumors: New design, 'Slim' model to replace 'Plus’, more



All-screen M5 MacBook with foldable display and Vision Pro price now rumored for 2026



Netflix, Apple TV+ and Peacock bundle priced at $15/mo for Comcast Xfinity customers

iPhone 17 Ultra rumors, Apple Music rumors, iOS 17.5.1 deleted photos bug

Benjamin gives his thoughts on his brief experience using the new M4 iPad Pro hardware, while Chance ponders a purchase. Apple previews some exciting new iOS 18 accessibility features, and we gist more insight into Apple’s AI plans with reports that the company is already hosting Apple Silicon chips in its server farms.



And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance react to the increasing likelihood that John Ternus becomes Apple’s next CEO, in the fullness of time. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.




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Here’s how the new iOS Cross-Platform Tracking Detection works



Apple announces new accessibility features, including Eye Tracking - Apple



iOS 17.5 is now available: Here's everything you need to know



Apple previews iOS 18 accessibility features including eye tracking and music haptics



CarPlay in iOS 18 will add these new accessibility features



iOS 18 will let you use custom voice phrases to trigger actions



Vision Pro will soon be able to show live captions of everything being spoken around you



M4 iPad Pro reviews praise OLED display; criticize price, software



Hands-on with the nano-texture M4 iPad Pro [Video]



Here's how much lighter the iPad Pro's new Magic Keyboard actually is



Not an iPad Pro Review: Why iPadOS Still Doesn’t Get the Basics Right



Apple reportedly developing new dedicated chip for AI data centers



Bloomberg: iOS 18 AI tech to rely on data centers with Apple silicon



iOS 18: Apple finalizing deal to bring ChatGPT to iPhone



Apple to unveil brand new Siri at WWDC powered by generative AI



iPhone 17 rumors: New design, 'Slim' model to replace 'Plus’, more



Apple allegedly planning foldable 20.3-inch hybrid for 2025, foldable iPhone in 2026



John Ternus emerging as most likely successor to Tim Cook as Apple CEO

New iPad Pro released, iOS 18 accessibility features, Apple AI servers

Benjamin and Chance react to all the announcements out of the spring ‘Let Loose’ event, including the radically thin new iPad Pro, the new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air lineup, what to expect from the M4 chip, and how the event compared to their expectations going in overall.



And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance reflect on how they feel the video event format is performing for Apple, and whether it makes sense for the company to return to the live keynote style, sometimes. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.




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Here's what Apple announced at its iPad-focused ‘Let loose’ event



iPad Air 6: Redesigned model available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, landscape front camera, more



Apple announces new iPad Pro: OLED display, M4 chip, thinner redesigned chassis



Apple unveils M4: Its first chip made for AI from the ground up



New versions of Final Cut and Logic Pro for iPad take advantage of the power of the M4 chip



Apple doubles down on AI virtual musicians, adds intelligent stem splitting, more in new Logic Pro for iPad and Mac



Apple debuts Magic Keyboard for M4 iPad Pro with larger trackpad, function row, aluminum palm rest



Apple Pencil Pro launches, with squeeze gesture, roll, FindMy



Apple reduces iPad 10 price to $349, discontinues iPad 9 with Home button

New iPad Pro, iPad Air, and M4 chip Apple event reactions

Benjamin and Chance assess the final iPad rumors ahead of next week’s ‘Let Loose’ event. Beats launches an incredibly compelling new addition to their headphones lineup, the Beats Solo Buds. At the same time, Apple fails to acknowledge what happened with people getting locked out of their Apple IDs over the weekend, in the same week as it releases a statement promising to fix an issue with iPhone alarms. 



And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance discuss what podcast client they currently use and why, and how their listening habits reflect their app preferences. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.




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Beats Solo 4 hands-on: the most iconic Beats headphones just got better



Apple debuts new Beats Solo Buds with 18-hour battery life for $79



Apple's Beats Pill speaker could be about to make a comeback



Apple users are being locked out of their Apple IDs with no explanation



Apple working on fix for bug causing iPhone alarms to not play sounds



iOS 18 rumor: These new AI features are coming to Safari



EU will force Apple to add app sideloading, alternative browser engine support to iPad



Report: iOS 18 to update many of the built-in apps, home screen updates, 'modular' design tweaks



Gurman: New iPad Pro may actually be powered by the M4 chip, touting AI features



M4 iPad Pro: Will Apple put a brand new chip in its next iPad?



New Apple Pencil to include haptic feedback and new gestures

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