About this episode
Benjamin and Chance discuss the supposed new ‘TechWoven’ cases coming from Apple for the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple reportedly exits the MLB streaming partnership, and iOS 26 beta 7 shows we are close to launch on Apple’s next bumper product cycle. Also, they tackle some listener questions in another installment of Ask9to5Mac. And in Happy Hour Plus , after Chance already beat Benjamin on the annual predictions made in January, the pair craft up another three picks for the rest of 2025. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join . Sponsored by BMX: Check out BMX’s SolidSafe™ power bank, built with cutting-edge solid-state battery technology that eliminates flammable liquid lithium for a safer, more durable charging experience. Sponsored by Caldera Lab : High performance men’s skincare. Get 20% off your first order at CalderaLab.com/HAPPYHOUR Sponsored by Constant Contact : Email marketing, made easy. Get a free thirty-day trial at constantcontact.com . Sponsored by Shopify : Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.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 iPhone 17 Pro case has surprising name after FineWoven mess, box hints at new Apple accessory iPhone 17 Pro case line may have new leather alternative after flawed FineWoven Apple TV+ among ‘final contenders’ for MLB Sunday Night Baseball, playoff games Report: Apple strikes out of baseball coverage on Apple TV+, Friday Night Baseball to end iOS 26 beta 7 now available New iOS 26 and watchOS 26 betas include redesigned Blood Oxygen feature in the US Everything new in iOS 26 beta 7 iOS 26 beta 7 adds toggle for new battery notifications Apple Watch regains edge in one key way Next year’s Apple Watch could add Touch ID, per leaked code Apple’s first Mac with 5G cellular might be coming sooner than we thought Leak reveals new Studio Display might have surprisingly powerful chip Is the Camera Control button one of the biggest iPhone flops? Spotify copies Apple Music's AutoMix feature before iOS 26 even ships