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
iPhone 17 case leaks, iOS 26 beta 5 changes, Tim Cook’s AI pep talk
9to5Mac Happy Hour
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2 weeks ago
iPhone 17 case leaks, iOS 26 beta 5 changes, Tim Cook’s AI pep talk
Benjamin and Chance talk about the week’s Apple news including all the changes in iOS 26 beta 5, in which Apple inexplicably doubled down on the inverted scroll direction in the Camera app. Also, iPhone 17 case leaks suggest Apple will be adding lanyard holes to its silicon cases for the first time, and Tim Cook presents an AI strategy pep talk to employees and investors.
And in Happy Hour Plus, they discuss the uncertain future of the default search deal between Apple and Google. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Chance Miller
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@chancehmiller@mastodon.social
@ChanceHMiller on Instagram
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Benjamin Mayo
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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
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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
