iOS 27 beta 2, Apple price increases, Apple Watch OS support
· 52 min · S1 E596
Episode iOS 27 beta 2, Apple price increases, Apple Watch OS 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.
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Chance Miller
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• Apple announces significant price increases for MacBooks, iPads, more • Apple is 'working tirelessly' to find solutions to component shortage as it hikes prices across Mac, iPad and more • Here's what's new with iOS 27 beta 2 • iOS 27 beta 2 includes Write with Siri, the new version of Apple Intelligence writing tools • iOS 27 makes it easier to update your Apple TV software • Top watchOS 27 features that will enhance your Apple Watch • watchOS 27 drops support for five Apple Watch models, here's why • John Ternus set to re-establish importance of Apple's design team when he takes over as CEO: report
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- https://9to5mac.com/2026/06/22/heres-whats-new-with-ios-27-beta-2/
- https://9to5mac.com/2026/06/22/ios-27-beta-write-with-siri/
- https://9to5mac.com/2026/06/22/ios-27-makes-it-easier-to-update-your-apple-tv-software/
- https://9to5mac.com/2026/06/09/top-watchos-27-features-that-will-enhance-your-apple-watch/
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