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.

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Benjamin Mayo

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Links

  • Apple debuting new ‘Apple Upgrade’ leasing program next week, per report
  • The reported Apple Upgrade program raises a very big concern
  • Apple winding down iPhone Upgrade Program: report
  • Apple raises prices for Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions
  • Apple Music pokes fun at latest Spotify price increase
  • Here’s what’s new with iOS 27 beta 4
  • iOS 27 beta 4 adds a useful Apple TV app feature, here’s how it works
  • iOS 27 beta 4 mentions new iPhone model with multi-battery feature
  • iOS 26.6: New features, release date, more
  • M7 Ultra to potentially feature up to 1.5TB of RAM, finally matching 2019 Mac Pro: report
  • Report: Apple targets October launch for OLED iPad mini
  • Leaker says iPad mini will keep 60Hz display despite OLED upgrade
  • Apple’s huge Mac roadmap revealed in new report
  • Apple developing new Apple Pencil models for release next year, possibly with replaceable batteries
  • Apple Watch among wearables exempted from EU user-replaceable battery rules
  • Apple Maps to power navigation experience for Ford UEV Platform – Apple
  • Ford Will Use Apple Software in New Self-Driving System – The New York Times