Benjamin and Chance cover this week in Apple news, including the long-awaited announcement that the Apple Card will be switching from Goldman Sachs to Chase, in about . Also, Fitness+ doesn’t quite live up to its own new year marketing hype, NBA live-streaming kicks off on Vision Pro, and Apple makes App Store changes to satisfy Japan regulators.
And in Happy Hour Plus, the pair make their annual prediction for 2026, with three relatively risky picks each, about what Apple might do this year. Join now and save 26% on annual plans with code HAPPY26.
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Apple drops cryptic teaser for Apple Fitness+: ‘Something big is coming’ in 2026
Apple Fitness+ launches new features for building exercise habits
How Apple Watch helps people make it past ‘Quitter’s Day’ with their fitness resolutions
Apple confirms Chase takeover for Apple Card and reveals new details
Apple reportedly finds Apple Card partner to replace Goldman Sachs
How to watch Lakers NBA games in Apple Immersive on Apple Vision Pro
Mayo's screen recording
Apple announces sweeping App Store and iPhone changes in Japan
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Benjamin and Chance cover this week in Apple news, including the long-awaited announcement that the Apple Card will be switching from Goldman Sachs to Chase, in about . Also, Fitness+ doesn’t quite live up to its own new year marketing hype, NBA live-streaming kicks off on Vision Pro, and Apple makes App Store changes to satisfy Japan regulators.
And in Happy Hour Plus, the pair make their annual prediction for 2026, with three relatively risky picks each, about what Apple might do this year. Join now and save 26% on annual plans with code HAPPY26.
Sponsored by Gusto: The online payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/happyhour.
Sponsored by Copilot Money: The personal finance app to make your money yours. For a limited time, get 26% off your first year at try.copilot.money/9to5mac.
Sponsored by Shopify: In 2026, stop waiting and start selling with Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour.
Hosts
Chance Miller
@ChanceHMiller on Twitter
@ChanceHMiller on Instagram
@ChanceHMiller on Threads
Benjamin Mayo
@bzamayo on Twitter
@bzamayo@mastodon.social
@bzamayo on Threads
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Apple drops cryptic teaser for Apple Fitness+: ‘Something big is coming’ in 2026
Apple Fitness+ launches new features for building exercise habits
How Apple Watch helps people make it past ‘Quitter’s Day’ with their fitness resolutions
Apple confirms Chase takeover for Apple Card and reveals new details
Apple reportedly finds Apple Card partner to replace Goldman Sachs
How to watch Lakers NBA games in Apple Immersive on Apple Vision Pro
Mayo's screen recording
Apple announces sweeping App Store and iPhone changes in Japan
iOS 26.1 beta, iPhone Air thoughts, 17 Pro durability saga
9to5Mac Happy Hour
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3 months ago
iOS 26.1 beta, iPhone Air thoughts, 17 Pro durability saga
Benjamin and Chance reflect on how Apple describes the unibody in iPhone history. Then, Benjamin shares his experiences with his first week of having the iPhone Air, meanwhile online durability and battery tests show impressive results across the new iPhone lineup. Nevertheless, Apple is forced to comment on 17 Pro ‘ScratchGate’, and the first iOS 26.1 beta adds some new swipe gestures in the Music app.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance tries the new Jupiter environment in visionOS 26, as Apple previews a swathe of new third-party immersive video content in the works. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Chance Miller
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@chancehmiller@mastodon.social
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@ChanceHMiller on Threads
Benjamin Mayo
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@bzamayo on Threads
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iPhone 17 Pro Max easily beats Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in battery life test
iPhone 17 battery life test shows strong results across the lineup
iPhone Air battery pack teardown shows a surprisingly familiar component
The new iPhone 17 Pro aluminum body may be more prone to scuffs and scratches
iPhone Air bend test affirms Apple's claim of most durable iPhone ever, front glass scratch resistance also impresses
Apple responds to iPhone 17 Pro scratch and durability concerns
Apple releases first iOS 26.1 developer beta for iPhone
Apple Music in iOS 26.1 adds a new gesture to switch songs
Everything new in iOS 26.1 beta 1
Apple working on MCP support on Mac, iPhone, and iPad
Apple looks set to make two important iOS 26 security changes
MotoGP documentary shot in Apple Immersive Video races onto Vision Pro today
Apple reveals seven new Immersive Videos coming soon to Vision Pro
Here's Apple Vision Pro's new Jupiter Environment
9to5Mac Happy Hour
Benjamin and Chance cover this week in Apple news, including the long-awaited announcement that the Apple Card will be switching from Goldman Sachs to Chase, in about . Also, Fitness+ doesn’t quite live up to its own new year marketing hype, NBA live-streaming kicks off on Vision Pro, and Apple makes App Store changes to satisfy Japan regulators.
And in Happy Hour Plus, the pair make their annual prediction for 2026, with three relatively risky picks each, about what Apple might do this year. Join now and save 26% on annual plans with code HAPPY26.
Sponsored by Gusto: The online payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/happyhour.
Sponsored by Copilot Money: The personal finance app to make your money yours. For a limited time, get 26% off your first year at try.copilot.money/9to5mac.
Sponsored by Shopify: In 2026, stop waiting and start selling with Shopify. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour.
Hosts
Chance Miller
@ChanceHMiller on Twitter
@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
Pre- and post-show content
Bonus episodes
Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Join now and save 26% on annual plans with code HAPPY26.
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Links
Apple drops cryptic teaser for Apple Fitness+: ‘Something big is coming’ in 2026
Apple Fitness+ launches new features for building exercise habits
How Apple Watch helps people make it past ‘Quitter’s Day’ with their fitness resolutions
Apple confirms Chase takeover for Apple Card and reveals new details
Apple reportedly finds Apple Card partner to replace Goldman Sachs
How to watch Lakers NBA games in Apple Immersive on Apple Vision Pro
Mayo's screen recording
Apple announces sweeping App Store and iPhone changes in Japan