Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise announcement that the Apple Watch Blood Oxygen feature is coming back for US users, via a phone relay workaround. Also, Apple released the latest beta of iOS 26, featuring some fun new animations and even more Liquid Glass refinements. Plus, there’s more speculation about the low-cost MacBook and more details about Apple’s future ventures into home robotics.
And in Happy Hour Plus, we catch up on some recent TV shows and movies we enjoyed this summer. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Apple launching ‘redesigned Blood Oxygen feature’ on Apple Watch in the U.S. today
Everything new in iOS 26 beta 6
iOS 26 beta 6 makes iPhone apps launch so much faster
iOS 26 beta 6 adds six brand new iPhone ringtones, listen here
Liquid Glass gets more changes in iOS 26 beta 6, here’s what’s new
The new Preview app has a fun interactive Liquid Glass easter egg
iOS 26 beta hints at upcoming AirPods live translation gesture
Faster animations on iOS 26 makes even older iPhones feel like new
The redundant iTunes Movies and TV Shows apps can now be hidden from the Apple TV Home Screen
A new Apple TV 4K is coming soon: will it support Apple Intelligence?
Low-cost MacBook production starting soon
Siri could get Finder-inspired new visual appearance next year, per report
Report: Apple planning ecosystem of home security devices to compete with Ring and Nest
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Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise announcement that the Apple Watch Blood Oxygen feature is coming back for US users, via a phone relay workaround. Also, Apple released the latest beta of iOS 26, featuring some fun new animations and even more Liquid Glass refinements. Plus, there’s more speculation about the low-cost MacBook and more details about Apple’s future ventures into home robotics.
And in Happy Hour Plus, we catch up on some recent TV shows and movies we enjoyed this summer. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Hosts
Chance Miller
@chancemiller.me on Bluesky
@chancehmiller@mastodon.social
@ChanceHMiller on Instagram
@ChanceHMiller on Threads
Benjamin Mayo
@bzamayo on Twitter
@bzamayo@mastodon.social
@bzamayo on Threads
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Apple launching ‘redesigned Blood Oxygen feature’ on Apple Watch in the U.S. today
Everything new in iOS 26 beta 6
iOS 26 beta 6 makes iPhone apps launch so much faster
iOS 26 beta 6 adds six brand new iPhone ringtones, listen here
Liquid Glass gets more changes in iOS 26 beta 6, here’s what’s new
The new Preview app has a fun interactive Liquid Glass easter egg
iOS 26 beta hints at upcoming AirPods live translation gesture
Faster animations on iOS 26 makes even older iPhones feel like new
The redundant iTunes Movies and TV Shows apps can now be hidden from the Apple TV Home Screen
A new Apple TV 4K is coming soon: will it support Apple Intelligence?
Low-cost MacBook production starting soon
Siri could get Finder-inspired new visual appearance next year, per report
Report: Apple planning ecosystem of home security devices to compete with Ring and Nest
iOS 26 beta 2 changes, Liquid Glass on Apple Watch, Apple feature availability
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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 film in IMAX, and en route observed some horror stories of how people actually use their phones in the real world. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Chance Miller
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@chancehmiller@mastodon.social
@ChanceHMiller on Instagram
@ChanceHMiller on Threads
Benjamin Mayo
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@bzamayo on Threads
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The Talk Show
Apple Sports app redesigned with new personalized sections, adds tennis scores just in time for Wimbledon
Everything new in iOS 26 beta 2
iOS 26 beta 2 provides first possible confirmation of iPhone 17 Air resolution
macOS Tahoe 26 beta 2 changes Finder icon
macOS Tahoe 26 beta 2 includes toggle to restore menu bar background
Camera Remote hint on watchOS 26
F1 Marks Apple's Acceleration into a New Era of Entertainment
9to5Mac Happy Hour
Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise announcement that the Apple Watch Blood Oxygen feature is coming back for US users, via a phone relay workaround. Also, Apple released the latest beta of iOS 26, featuring some fun new animations and even more Liquid Glass refinements. Plus, there’s more speculation about the low-cost MacBook and more details about Apple’s future ventures into home robotics.
And in Happy Hour Plus, we catch up on some recent TV shows and movies we enjoyed this summer. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour.
Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour.
Sponsored by HelloFresh: America’s #1 meal kit! Get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life at HelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm.
Hosts
Chance Miller
@chancemiller.me on Bluesky
@chancehmiller@mastodon.social
@ChanceHMiller on Instagram
@ChanceHMiller on Threads
Benjamin Mayo
@bzamayo on Twitter
@bzamayo@mastodon.social
@bzamayo on Threads
Subscribe, Rate, and Review
Apple Podcasts
Overcast
Spotify
9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus
Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes:
Ad-free versions of every episode
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Links
Apple launching ‘redesigned Blood Oxygen feature’ on Apple Watch in the U.S. today
Everything new in iOS 26 beta 6
iOS 26 beta 6 makes iPhone apps launch so much faster
iOS 26 beta 6 adds six brand new iPhone ringtones, listen here
Liquid Glass gets more changes in iOS 26 beta 6, here’s what’s new
The new Preview app has a fun interactive Liquid Glass easter egg
iOS 26 beta hints at upcoming AirPods live translation gesture
Faster animations on iOS 26 makes even older iPhones feel like new
The redundant iTunes Movies and TV Shows apps can now be hidden from the Apple TV Home Screen
A new Apple TV 4K is coming soon: will it support Apple Intelligence?
Low-cost MacBook production starting soon
Siri could get Finder-inspired new visual appearance next year, per report
Report: Apple planning ecosystem of home security devices to compete with Ring and Nest