logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2021
1h 30m

Kuo thinks AR will replace the iPhone, A...

9to5mac
About this episode

Apple celebrates the Best Apps of the Year but Apple Music Unwrapped remains non-existent. Zac and Benjamin discuss Ming Chi Kuo’s proclamation that Apple wants to replace the iPhone with AR within a decade, and discuss some possible improvements to how the iPhone handles mirroring notifications to the Apple Watch.

Sponsored by Upstart: Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to Upstart.com/HAPPYHOUR.

Sponsored by Prisoner Wine: Go to ThePrisonerWine.com/HAPPYHOUR for 20% off plus shipping included on your first purchase - get it in time for the Holidays.

Sponsored by BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/MacHappyHour.

Sponsored by Raycon: Get 15% off your order when you go to BuyRaycon.com/HappyHour. It's such a good deal you'll want to grab a pair and a spare.

Follow

Zac Hall @apollozac

Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo

Read More

Listen to more Happy Hour Episodes

Subscribe

Listen to more 9to5 Podcasts

Enjoy the podcast?

Shop Apple at Amazon to support 9to5Mac Happy Hour or shop 9to5Mac Merch!

Up next
Jul 3
MacBook with iPhone CPU rumors, AI Siri partnerships, new EU App Store rules
Benjamin and Chance discuss the intriguing rumor from Ming-Chi Kuo that Apple is readying a new cheaper MacBook Air powered by an A18 Pro CPU. Also, Apple befuddles everyone with a new byzantine set of App Store rules in the EU, and Apple seems open to powering AI Siri using thir ... Show More
1h 11m
Jun 27
iOS 26 beta 2 changes, Liquid Glass on Apple Watch, Apple feature availability
Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 26 beta 2 and macOS Tahoe beta 2, try out all the new features in watchOS 26 for the first time, and talk about why availability of Apple features and services can be so splintered. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin saw the F1 ... Show More
1h 12m
Jun 19
iOS 26 tidbits, new Apple Music features, updated Vision Pro Personas, and more
Benjamin and Chance catch up on all the stuff they didn’t get time to cover, still reeling in the haze of the WWDC hangover, discussing a bunch of cool new things across iOS, watchOS, and visionOS. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance go hands-on with all the new CarPlay c ... Show More
1h 5m
Recommended Episodes
May 2021
Apple Music Lossless and Spatial Audio, M1 iPad Pro and 24-inch iMac reviews, plus ‘Apple Watch Series 7’ leak
Early reviews for the M1 iPad Pro and 24-inch iMac are out, Apple announces Spatial Audio and Lossless quality coming to Apple Music, and a redesigned "Apple Watch Series 7" leak. If you have questions or comments on the show, tweet at @stephenrobles and @Hillitech, or email us h ... Show More
58m 2s
Apr 2021
Reactions! AirTags! New iMacs! Apple TV! iPad Pro! (CultCast #489)
Send us a textThis week: our reactions and first impressions to all the hardware announced at Apple's Spring Loaded keynote event! Get 3 episodes of CultCast Off Topic each and every week for just $6! Off Topic is a new weekly variety show hosted by Erfon Elijah and friends, ... Show More
1h 8m
Aug 2021
HomePods getting BIG upgrades + our Foundation trailer reactions! (CultCast #506)
Send us a textThis week: Apple’s about to bring two powerful new features to your beloved HomePods—they just keep making them better! Plus: the big problem with AirPods Max; a proposed law would force profound changes on Apple App Store; Applecare+ get some big changes; and we re ... Show More
1h 7m
Oct 2020
320: Apple Silicon and the 2020 October Event Draft
Bonus episode! Jason and Myke interview Apple's Tim Millet and Tom Boger about the new iPad Air and Apple silicon. Afterward, it's time to fearlessly predict what will happen at Tuesday's Apple media event in the only way Upgrade knows how--via a competitive draft. Th ... Show More
1h 26m
Jan 2021
This one simple trick makes AirPods Max sound 10X better (CC #475)
Send us a textThis week: the one small change will make your AirPods Max sound 10X better! Plus: Apple TV+ packs in even more content, but is it actually worth paying for? And Apple is introducing powerful new features to your Find My app, we’ll fill you in! Get 3 episodes of Cul ... Show More
55m 37s
May 2017
CultCast #282 - Will Apple's Siri smart speaker suck?
Send us a textThis week:  Apple’s secret Siri speaker may be announced at WWDC—we’ll tell you everything (we think) we know about it.   Why AirPods are the best product Apple’s made in years Why Microsoft’s MacBook clone is actually great for Apple fans We deconstruct and decode ... Show More
47m 52s
Aug 2021
'iPhone 13' Event Date, 45mm 'Apple Watch Series 7' and 'M1X' Mac Hardware
Multiple sources corroborate a September 14 iPhone event, Apple Watch band photo reveals 45mm sizing, and we discuss "M1X" MacBook Pro and Mac mini hardware. Follow our hosts @stephenrobles on Twitter @WGallagher on Twitter Sponsored by: HelloFresh: America’s #1 Meal Kit! Use the ... Show More
57m 5s
Jul 2022
M2 MacBook Air Preorders, iOS 16 Lockdown Mode, and Apple Watch Series 8 Rumors
Preorders for the M2 MacBook Air begin July 8 with availability starting July 15, we compare the pros and cons over a 14-inch MacBook Pro, a new Lockdown mode has been found in iOS 16, Apple working on virtual credit cards, and we cover rumors of the Apple Watch "extreme sports" ... Show More
52m 34s
Jun 2021
WWDC 2021: Apple's iOS 15, spatial audio, macOS Monterey, and more
Nilay Patel, Dieter Bohn, Alex Cranz, and Chris Welch discuss all the announcements from Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference that took place this week. All the links: COVID-19 hospitalization rates in adolescents went up during March and April Where did the COVID microchip co ... Show More
1h 25m
Oct 2021
'M1X' MacBook Pro Event Preview, Apple Watch Series 7 Reviews, and iPhone 13 Pro Cases
New high-end MacBook Pro models and AirPods are expected at the Oct. 18 “Unleashed” Apple event, initial reviews of Apple Watch Series 7 are out, iPhone 13 Pro case options, and more. Follow Our Hosts @stephenrobles on Twitter @WGallagher on Twitter Sponsored by: SuperBeets: Join ... Show More
1h 2m