About this episode
Benjamin and Chance get hyped for WWDC 2025 with coverage of all the last-minute news, as well as the state of the rumor mill in the run-up to Apple’s big software show. There’s talk of a new Gaming app, a major change to Apple’s OS version numbering, and much more to discuss ahead of next week’s event. And in Happy Hour Plus , Benjamin tries to convince Chance to use his Vision Pro on the plane. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join . Sponsored by Insta360 : Get a free 45-inch invisible selfie stick with your Insta360 X5 purchase at store.insta360.com with promo code happyhour. Available for the first 30 purchases only, so act quick. Sponsored by Storyworth : Give all the “dads” in your life a unique, heartfelt gift that you’ll all cherish for years. Save $10 on your first purchase at storyworth.com/9TO5MAC . Sponsored by Oracle : Learn how to cut your cloud bill in half at oracle.com/HAPPYHOUR . Hosts Chance Miller @chancemiller.me on Bluesky @chancehmiller@mastodon.social @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: Ad-free versions of every episode Pre- and post-show content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join . Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon , or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Peter on Mastodon Apple rejected Elon Musk’s satellite offer, now its plans are in jeopardy: report Epic Games: Apple’s attempt to pause App Store antitrust order fails Apple’s App Store still in violation of DMA, has 30 days to comply Report: iOS 19 to include new app dedicated to gaming Apple working on new App Store-like app dedicated to games Apple acquires videogame studio behind hit Arcade title Sneaky Sasquatch iOS 26 is coming next month, not iOS 19 Apple reportedly naming macOS 26 after California's Lake Tahoe to signify redesign Exclusive: iOS 26 to bring new features for Messages, CarPlay, and more Exclusive: AirPods to get camera control, sleep detection, new gestures