iOS 27 changes visualized for the first time, new Apple Watch details, AirDrop reliability

About this episode

Benjamin and Chance discuss the latest changes in iOS 27, new details about the Apple Watch, and the reliability of AirDrop.

Benjamin and Chance discuss the illustrations Bloomberg published depicting iOS 27 and the new Siri interface. Also, we talk about rumors of a revamped AirPods settings UI, phone snatching detection in iOS 26.6 code, and Digitimes says the Apple Watch Ultra 4 will feature a significant redesign. Also, has AirDrop got worse? And in Happy Hour Plus , Apple showcases the iPhone 17 Pro by producing and broadcasting the first full live sports game using ‘just’ iPhones. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join . Sponsored by Bartender : Bartender Pro is a new option for users who want to take things up a notch. Visit macbartender.com/happyhour to check it out. Sponsored by Copilot Money : Get two months free with code 9TO5MAC at copilot.money/9to5mac . Sponsored by Shopify : See less carts go abandoned and more sales. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour .

People in this episode

Hosts: Benjamin, Chance

Topics covered

• iOS 27
• Apple Watch
• AirDrop
• Siri interface
• AirPods settings
• phone snatching detection
• live sports broadcast

Keywords

• iOS 27
• Apple Watch Ultra 4
• AirDrop
• Siri interface
• AirPods
• phone snatching detection
• live sports game

Sponsors

Bartender Pro, Copilot Money, Shopify

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bloomberg, Digitimes, Apple

Products: AirPods, iPhone 17 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra 4, Bartender Pro

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