About this episode

The hosts discuss the recent price increases by Apple and the changes in iOS 27 beta 2, along with the implications of watchOS 27's model support.

Benjamin and Chance react to the shocking price increases across Mac, iPad, and more, as well as break down all the latest changes in iOS 27 beta 2. Also, how fair is it that watchOS 27 cuts off so many models of Apple Watch, while iOS 27 is available for every iPhone that runs iOS 26. And in Happy Hour Plus , John Ternus is reportedly looking to re-establish the design team at the center of Apple’s decision-making. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join . Sponsored by Roborock : Check out Roborock's Prime Day Sale featuring up to $1,500 off best-selling robot vacuums and wet dry vacuums, including the Saros 10R, Qrevo Edge 2, Qrevo Curv 2 Flow, and more. Sponsored by Shopify : See less carts go abandoned and more sales. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour . Sponsored by Quince : Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Visit quince.com/happyhour for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Sponsored by Framer : The only free design tool that brings your ideas to the web. Visit framer.com/happyhour for 30% off a Framer Pro annual plan.

People in this episode

Hosts: Benjamin, Chance

Topics covered

• iOS 27 beta
• Apple price increases
• Apple Watch OS support
• design team
• technology news

Keywords

• iOS 27
• Apple price increase
• Apple Watch
• watchOS 27
• technology news

Sponsors

Roborock, Shopify, Quince, Framer

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple

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