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Benjamin and Chance discuss recent developments in Apple News, including leasing programs and software updates.

Benjamin and Chance talk about the last week in Apple News, including the rumored new ‘Apple Upgrade’ leasing program, Apple Music price hike, iOS 27 beta 4 changes, an OLED screen roadmap for future Macs and iPads, and next-gen Apple Pencils with replaceable batteries. And in Happy Hour Plus , Apple and Ford announce a new partnership to bring Apple Music directly into the car infotainment system. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join . Sponsored by Shopify : All you need is the idea. Shopify handles the rest. Start your free trial at shopify.com/happyhour . 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. Sponsored by Keeper : Get 60% off personal and family plans at keepersecurity.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…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chance Miller, Benjamin Mayo

Topics covered

• Apple News
• iPhone leasing
• Apple Music price increase
• iOS updates
• partnerships
• technology

Keywords

• Apple Upgrade
• Apple Music
• iOS 27 beta 4
• leasing program
• partnership
• OLED screen
• Apple Pencils

Sponsors

Shopify, Framer, Keeper

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple, Ford

Products: Apple Music, iOS 27 beta 4, Apple Upgrade, Apple Pencils

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