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Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Stuff: Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. A simple to-do list for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with powerful tools that make organizing, tracking, and checking off your tasks a whole lot more satisfying. Get Stuff done. New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories discussed in this episode: Today is Tim Cook's last day as Apple CEO, Ternus takes over Phil Schiller steps down from App Store and Apple events Read Tim Cook's full memo to Apple employees on his last day as CEO Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Spotify TuneIn Google Podcasts Subscribe to support Chance directly with 9to5Mac Daily Plus and unlock: Ad-free versions of every episode Bonus content Catch up on 9to5Mac Daily episodes! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Stuff: Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. A simple to-do list for iPhone, iPad, and Mac, with powerful tools that make organizing, tracking, and checking off your tasks a whole lot more satisfying. Get Stuff done. New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as soon as they're available. Stories discussed in this episode: Apple announces price increase for Apple TV and Apple One subscriptions iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders could kick off slightly later than usual Report: Apple Watch Series 12 may feature always-on heart-rate tracking, new Fitness app Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Spotify TuneIn Google Podcasts Subscribe to support Chance directly with 9to5Mac Daily Plus and unlock: Ad-free versions of every episode Bonus content Catch up on 9to5Mac Daily episodes! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Benjamin and Chance break down an action-packed week of news, with a new lineup of Mac mini and Mac Studio announced, invites officially going out for the September iPhone event, and even more rumors about what new products to expect later this fall. And in Happy Hour Plus, we discuss the reasons behind a (rare) round of Apple layoffs impacting about 200 people in total. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden, featuring secure password management, passkey support, end-to-end encryption, and seamless autofill across all devices. 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 NordStellar: Get an exclusive offer: Unlock your 10% discount on NordStellar with the coupon code: nordhappyhour-10-NORDSTELLAR – just mention it to NordStellar! Sponsored by Shopify: All you need is the idea. Shopify handles the rest. Start your free trial at shopify.com/happyhour.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Jeff and Fernando discuss Apple's recent leak of the upcoming AirPods featuring integrated cameras, and why they might be a much bigger deal than they seem on the surface. Is this Apple's more privacy-centric alternative to the often-criticized and controversial Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses? 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac's Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Benjamin and Chance talk about the crazy leak by Apple depicting the new AirPods with cameras in a video demo, the changes in iOS 27 beta 6, their latest experiences with Siri AI, whether iPhone 18 Pro will fit iPhone 17 Pro cases, and perhaps some final resolution in the Apple vs EU App Store commission battle. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin talks about some of the leaks for the upcoming HomePod with a screen. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden, featuring secure password management, passkey support, end-to-end encryption, and seamless autofill across all devices. Sponsored by Keeper: Get 60% off personal and family plans at keepersecurity.com/HAPPYHOUR. Sponsored by Copilot Money: Get two months free with code 9TO5MAC at copilot.money/9to5mac. 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.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Even Realities CEO, Will Wang, joins Overtime to talk about his history with Apple, why Silicon Valley is no longer the place for hardware innovations, insights into the Apple supply chain and China, the Even Realities G2, privacy challenges, and why smart glasses are the future of tech. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac's Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 27 beta 5, as Apple reportedly takes a fresh look at fitness wearables, details about the glassy iPhone 20, Friday Night Baseball on Vision Pro and more rumors about Apple TV sports rights — this time, golf. And in Happy Hour Plus, out of the blue, Apple TV launches another round of its free movie catalog collection promotion. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden, featuring secure password management, passkey support, end-to-end encryption, and seamless autofill across all devices. 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.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Apple's latest financial results drive a discussion about record iPhone, Mac, Services, subscription, and R&D numbers, along with the market's negative reaction and stock volatility. The MacVoices Live! panel also examines leadership changes under new CEO John Ternus, including the return of a retired engineering executive, before debating Apple's planned clipboard sharing between iPhones and Windows PCs, its implications for users, and whether it introduces meaningful security concerns.  Panel members include: Marty Jencius, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Chuck Joiner, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs. This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices Magazine, our free magazine on Flipboard. Updated daily with the best articles on the web to help you do more with your Apple gear and adjacent tech, access MacVoices Magazine content on Flipboard, on the web, or in your favorite RSS reader. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction, Riverside updates, and panel introductions 04:20 Marty celebrates his 42nd wedding anniversary 07:30 Apple's quarterly earnings and Wall Street's reaction 15:10 Record iPhone, Mac, Services, subscriptions, and R&D spending 20:15 John Ternus' influence on the MacBook Neo 24:30 Apple brings a retired hardware executive back to the company 31:40 Organizational changes under Apple's new leadership 34:45 UK App Store steering rules and regulatory concerns 37:15 Apple brings clipboard sharing between iPhone and Windows PCs 43:15 Security, usability, and the future of cross-platform clipboard support Links: iPhone, Mac and Services revenue set new June quarter records https://appleworld.today/2026/07/iphone-mac-and-services-revenue-set-new-june-quarter-records/   Apple spent a record $11.73 billion in R&D during Q3 2026 – 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/30/apple-spent-a-record-11-73-billion-in-rd-during-q3-2026/   Apple just hit 1.5 billion paid subscriptions from its user base – 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/30/apple-just-hit-1-5-billion-paid-subscriptions-from-its-user-base/   Ternus's MacBook Neo pushes Mac sales to unexpected Q3 heights https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/07/30/ternuss-macbook-neo-pushes-mac-sales-to-unexpected-q3-heights?utm_source=rss   Team Ternus drags retired vice president of hardware engineering back into Apple https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/08/03/team-ternus-drags-retired-vice-president-of-hardware-engineering-back-into-apple?utm_source=rss   Apple Says UK App Store Steering Rules Would Be 'Highly Intrusive' https://www.macrumors.com/2026/07/29/app-store-uk-rules-highly-intrusive/   Apple is finally making copy-paste work between iPhones and PCs https://www.macworld.com/article/3205820/apple-is-finally-making-copy-paste-work-between-iphones-and-pcs.html Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss Apple's latest financial results drive a lively discussion about record iPhone, Mac, Services, subscription, and R&D numbers, along with the market's negative reaction and stock decline. The panel also examines leadership changes under new CEO John Ternus, including the return of a retired engineering executive, before debating Apple's planned clipboard sharing between iPhones and Windows PCs, its implications for users, and whether it introduces meaningful security concerns. SEO Keywords Apple, iPhone, Mac, earnings, subscriptions, R&D, JohnTernus, Windows, clipboard, security, AppStore, stock, engineering, Europe, revenue Possible Episode Titles 1. Apple's Strong Quarter Meets a Wall Street Reality Check 2. Record Revenue, New Leadership, and Apple's Windows Surprise 3. Why Apple's Stock Fell Despite Record Financial Results 4. John Ternus Reshapes Apple as Windows Integration Expands 5. Apple Earnings, Executive Changes, and the Windows Clipboard Debate Chapter Markers 00:00 Introduction, Riverside updates, and panel introductions 04:20 Marty celebrates his 42nd wedding anniversary 07:30 Apple's quarterly earnings and Wall Street's reaction 15:10 Record iPhone, Mac, Services, subscriptions, and R&D spending 20:15 John Ternus' influence on the MacBook Neo 24:30 Apple brings a retired hardware executive back to the company 31:40 Organizational changes under Apple's new leadership 34:45 UK App Store steering rules and regulatory concerns 37:15 Apple brings clipboard sharing between iPhone and Windows PCs 43:15 Security, usability, and the future of cross-platform clipboard support

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

The integration of Apple Maps in Ford's future electric vehicle platform generates discussions of the auto industry picking and choosing technology. The MacVoices Live! panel also examines security risks involving Claude Cowork and exposed shared chats, OpenAI's dispute with Hugging Face, and the hazards of autonomous AI tools. If that wasn't enough, selfie-based account recovery puts a new spin on the facial recognition. The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio.  This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get access to the MacVoices Slack and MacVoices After Dark by joining in at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Apple Maps integration in Ford's electric vehicle platform 03:10 Ford, CarPlay, battery data, and vehicle navigation 05:28 Claude Cowork escapes its Mac sandbox 08:31 Building trust before granting AI access 10:24 Claude shared chats appearing in search results 13:07 What was actually exposed through shared links 14:18 OpenAI, Hugging Face, and a $100 million compute demand 17:07 Using Chinese open models to investigate AI systems 20:13 Local models, Apple hardware, and infrastructure economics 23:08 Sandboxing outside models and security concerns 26:21 OpenAI's move-fast approach and emerging risks 28:23 Protecting proprietary AI models from replication 30:03 Google account recovery using a video selfie 32:14 Privacy desensitization and facial-data concerns 34:32 Facial authentication, passkeys, and spoofing risks 37:32 Masks, twins, voice cloning, and account security 39:18 TSA PreCheck, Clear, and biometric tradeoffs 42:23 Facebook verification through video selfies 44:16 Public photos, facial models, and loss of image control 47:11 Deepfakes, generated portraits, and digital identity 49:07 The uneven value people place on privacy 50:38 Closing comments and panel contact information Links: Claude Cowork escaped sandbox on Mac, had full access to all files https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/27/claude-cowork-escaped-sandbox-on-mac-gain-full-access-to-all-files/   Your Claude Chats May Have Been Exposed on Google https://lifehacker.com/tech/your-claude-chats-may-have-been-exposed-on-google   Private Claude Chats Exposed in Google and Bing Search Results https://www.wired.com/story/private-claude-chats-exposed-in-google-and-bing-search-results/   Hugging Face wants $100mn of compute from OpenAI https://thenextweb.com/news/hugging-face-delangue-openai-100m-compute-traces-demand   Forgot your Google password? Now you can log in with a selfie https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/07/google-now-lets-you-log-into-your-account-with-a-selfie/   Meta now has free verification for Facebook users, as long as they're willing to upload a video selfie https://www.fastcompany.com/91579402/facebook-free-verification-badge-meta-video-selfie-feature   Facebook Verified is here, so you can tell if your new friend is really an AI https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/07/24/facebook-verified-is-here-so-you-can-tell-if-your-new-friend-is-really-an-ai   Facebook announces face scanning to confirm you're a human - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/24/facebook-announces-face-scanning-to-confirm-youre-a-human/ Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Fernando discusses his Pokémon 3D Mod on Mac, and Jeff shares his experience running a native port of Mario Kart 64 on iPhone. The guys also discuss why tech can feel less exciting than it used to, and share their thoughts on using the same device for many years. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac's Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Benjamin and Chance return for another episode recapping the week in Apple news, including the interesting details of Apple's most recent earnings calls, the last of the Tim Cook era. Also, Apple complies with Microsoft's Interoperability request for universal clipboard support on Windows, and John Ternus recruits an employee out of retirement to help lead his new company regime. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance is battling with HomeKit reliability woes, and ponders whether Benjamin's messaging habits. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden, featuring secure password management, passkey support, end-to-end encryption, and seamless autofill across all devices. Sponsored by Notion: Learn more about how Notion can support your business, at notion.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour. Sponsored by NordStellar: Get an exclusive offer: Unlock your 10% discount on NordStellar with the coupon code: nordhappyhour-10-NORDSTELLAR – just mention it to NordStellar!

Do smart glasses need video recording to be relevant? The MacVoices Live! panel debate the importance of privacy, accessibility, navigation, object recognition, captions, and visual assistance as measures of usefulness. They examine the stigma created by existing smart glasses, the difference between processing and storing images and the public expectations around recording, detection apps, and hidden cameras. The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio.  This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by our Patreon supporters. Get access to the MacVoices Slack and MacVoices After Dark by joining in at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Do Apple glasses need video recording? 02:08 Smart glasses as visual-assistance devices 03:37 The surveillance stigma created by existing products 04:26 Cameras, environmental processing, and privacy 05:53 Processing images without permanently recording them 07:31 Wearing smart glasses in theaters, meetings, and private spaces 09:03 Accessibility, captions, navigation, and low-vision assistance 10:32 Evaluating a product Apple has not yet announced 13:01 Apps that detect nearby smart glasses 13:59 How often people use cameras on their devices 15:14 Scanning documents and scrapbooks with an iPad 17:01 Comparing iPad, iPhone, and MacBook cameras 17:13 Smart-glasses detection apps and Bluetooth scanning 19:05 What should happen when recording glasses are detected? 19:40 Prescription lenses and expectations of privacy 21:03 Tiny cameras and unavoidable modern surveillance 21:59 Early sketches and prototypes of the Finder icon Links: Apple Glasses just won't be useful without video recording - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/27/apple-glasses-just-wont-be-useful-without-video-recording/   Antizuck Smart Glasses Scanner App - App Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/antizuck-smart-glasses-scanner/id6785557805 Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

The MacVoices Panel tests a new live-production platform while discussing Apple's reported $5 trillion valuation, and the end of Tim Cook's earnings-call era. The pros and cons of Apple's new device upgrade and leasing program is the subject of intense debate over factors such as balloon payments, ownership, carrier lock-ins, AppleCare costs, convenience, and flexibility. Also covered was whether Apple's unified memory, privacy, and on-device processing could make it a quiet leader in personal AI.  The panel includes: Chuck Joiner, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, and Mark Fuccio. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by the MacVoices Dispatch, our weekly newsletter that keeps you up-to-date on any and all MacVoices-related information. Subscribe today and don't miss a thing. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Testing a new live-production platform 00:44 Introducing the panel 03:52 Travel, Red Rocks, and undisclosed locations 04:42 Apple reaches a reported $5 trillion valuation 05:39 Apple earnings and Tim Cook's final earnings call 06:15 Apple's new device upgrade program 07:20 Balloon payments and end-of-lease ownership 09:03 Comparing smartphone and automobile leases 11:00 Convenience of the former iPhone Upgrade Program 13:08 Keeping, returning, or upgrading a leased device 15:03 Leasing Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches 16:36 Configuration costs and final buyout prices 17:05 AppleCare and carrier-locking concerns 18:14 Moving from AT&T to Mint Mobile 18:43 Is Apple already the quiet leader in AI? 19:00 Unified memory and on-device inference 19:31 Privacy, security, and personal AI Links: Apple Upgrade launches in the United States https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/07/apple-upgrade-launches-in-the-united-states/   Here's how to avoid being trapped in never-ending Apple Upgrade leases https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/28/heres-how-to-avoid-being-trapped-in-never-ending-apple-upgrade-leases/   From the AAPL community on Reddit: Apple is the king of AI, and nobody knows it https://www.reddit.com/r/AAPL/comments/1v5rpds/apple_is_the_king_of_ai_and_nobody_knows_it/   Apple Glasses just won't be useful without video recording - 9to5Mac https://9to5mac.com/2026/07/27/apple-glasses-just-wont-be-useful-without-video-recording/   Antizuck Smart Glasses Scanner App - App Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/antizuck-smart-glasses-scanner/id6785557805 Guests: Get detailed bios and contact information about for the panel on the MacVoices Live! Panel page on our web site: https://macvoices.com/macvoiceslive/macvoices-live-panel/ Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Fernando and Jeff discuss Apple Upgrade in depth, including Apple's motivation, the major players involved, how it may affect the used and refurbished market, and how it might open up the company's upcoming foldable iPhone to a much wider audience. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden Password Manager, featuring an Apple Watch authenticator integration, secure autofill on Safari and iOS apps, and enterprise-grade security tools that help you manage credentials with confidence. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac's Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Benjamin and Chance break down all the details about Apple's newly-launched Upgrade Program, while Chance gets frustrated with some of the edge-cases of Siri AI. The Apple smart glasses are now rumored for a WWDC 2027 debut, and the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 builds hype for the upcoming iPhone Fold. And in Happy Hour Plus, we review how our 2026 annual predictions are faring so far. 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 NordStellar: Get an exclusive offer: Unlock your 10% discount on NordStellar with the coupon code: nordhappyhour-10-NORDSTELLAR - just mention it to NordStellar!

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Apple's new device upgrade program is here and you can lease everything from an Apple Watch to a Mac Studio, Sam Altman says AI has hit the singularity but really it's more like Jurassic Park, and Stephen made an app.Member Promo Code: IWANTCHAPTERS (Click above and the $2.50 promo will be auto applied!)Top Five Tech | Stephen's PodcastCreative Effort | Jason's PodcastWatch on YouTube!Show Notes via EmailEmail Us: podcast@primarytech.fm@stephenrobles on Threads@jasonaten on ThreadsSponsors:Decagon.ai - Go to  decagon.ai/primaryto get a personalized demo and see what Decagon can do for your team.Copilot Money - Limited-time: Get 2 months FREE when you sign up at: copilot.money/primaryLinks from the showSiri Isn't a Joke Anymore - YouTubeReal or AI? - Instagram ReelApple Upgrade - Lease iPhone, Mac, iPad, Watch - AppleApple Upgrade: Here's the monthly subscription cost for every product - 9to5Mac (14:08)Apple won't turn on any ‘restricted mode' for missed lease payments | The VergeApple has three new smart home products 'nearly ready to launch,' per report - 9to5MacFerrari Luce First Drive - Can it Overcome the Looks? - YouTubeAI leaders sign a statement asking the government to do something about automated AI | The VergeAnatomy of a Frontier Lab Agent Intrusion: A Technical Timeline of the July 2026 IncidentAltman: AI Power Must Be Diffused to Prevent Hacks Like Hugging Face - Business InsiderSam Altman says we're in the singularity after AI hackApple and OpenAI Are the Best of Frenemies (55:56)NBCUniversal, YouTube ink deal to embed Peacock in the video platformHBO Max Shorts being tested on iPhone users in latest vertical video offensiveApple's AI glasses to be unveiled at WWDC27: report - 9to5MacApple Maps to power navigation experience for Ford UEV Platform - Apple (00:00) - Intro (04:03) - Real or AI? (06:15) - Siri AI Roadtrip (14:04) - Apple Upgrade Program (34:21) - Apple Home Devices (35:10) - Ferrari Luce Test Drive (36:59) - Sponsor: Decagon (38:51) - Sponsor: Copilot Money (40:22) - AI is Jurassic Park (01:02:20) - Peacock X YouTube (01:04:42) - HBO Shorts (01:05:39) - Apple Glasses (01:07:56) - Apple Maps in Ford (01:09:07) - Stephen Built an App ★ Support this podcast ★

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

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.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Benjamin and Chance talk about their latest experiences with iOS 27 and Siri AI, with Apple releasing the public betas this week so anyone in the whole world can give the new software a go. The company also sued OpenAI this week in a high-profile case over alleged trade secrets theft. And, as is tradition, the Apple Store Back to School offer underwhelms. And in Happy Hour Plus, Mayo gets a new work laptop which complicates his future Mac buying decisions. 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 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. Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.