Slide Over improvements in iPadOS 26.2, Tesla CarPlay, Tim Cook retiring rumors

Benjamin and Chance discuss the week in Apple news, including the suggestion that Tim Cook’s retirement announced could come early in 2026. Also, Apple responds to user feedback on the multitasking changes with the latest iPadOS 26.2 beta 3, Tesla is rumored to be adding CarPlay to its vehicles, and MLS becomes part of the base Apple TV subscription starting next season. And in Happy Hour Plus , they discuss the future of the Mac Pro and why Apple should stop selling it. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join . Sponsored by Roborock: Save up to 50% on Roborock’s flagship vacuums during their Black Friday event — but hurry, these deals won’t last long! Sponsored by Square : Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour . Sponsored by HelloFresh : America’s #1 meal kit! Get 10 Free Meals with free Breakfast For Life at HelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm . Sponsored by NordStellar : Protect your business today at nordstellar.com/happyhour and use code blackfriday20 to save 20%. 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 New iPhone Pocket now available to order, but it’s selling out fast iPadOS 26.2 beta 3 adds key upgrade to Slide Over and Split View Tesla working on CarPlay support, could launch soon Tim Cook could step down as Apple CEO ‘as soon as next year’ MLS games to stream on Apple TV next season without additional add-on subscription Apple’s MLS deal revised to end in 2029, three years early: report Apple has no plans to release a new Mac Pro anytime soon, report says