9to5Mac Happy Hour

Summary:

This week Benjamin and Zac unpack the latest iPhone 7 rumors, Eddy Cue's flamboyant negotiation style, the latest iOS 10 and macOS Sierra betas, and all those new emoji including the controversial water pistol.

Hosts:

• Benjamin Mayo
• Zac Hall

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

• Apple launches international Smart Keyboards for iPad Pro
• Apple is about to pass 1 billion iPhones milestone (U: Apple confirms 1B sold)
• Pre-orders for ‘iPhone 7’ now rumored for Sept. 9th, suggesting event during week of Sept. 5th
• Video appears to show official Lightning to 3.5mm adapter for iPhone 7 without headphone jack
• Former Apple PR exec Natalie Kerris leaving new gig at Twitter after less than 6 months
• Following Apple’s $1B investment in Didi Chuxing, company buys out UberChina
• Kanye West says Apple/Tidal ‘beef’ hurting the music industry, calls for meeting with Tim Cook
• Tim Cook reportedly hosting Hillary Clinton fundraiser next month following Paul Ryan event
• Report details Apple’s efforts to build a TV set, Eddy Cue’s tough negotiations w/ cable networks
• Apple issues iOS 10 beta 4 for developers, here’s everything new
• Apple releases watchOS 3 beta 4 for Apple Watch to developers
• Apple seeds tvOS 10 beta 4 for Apple TV to developers
• macOS 10.12 Sierra beta 4 hits the Mac App Store for developers
• iOS 10 will include over 100 new emoji, new diversity options, water gun, female athletes, more [Gallery]
• Apple releases new ‘Apple TV Remote’ app with Siri Remote features for iPhone
• Hands-on: New iOS 10 beta 4 features + changes [Video]
• Apple releases iOS 10 public beta 3 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
• macOS 10.12 Sierra public beta 3 is now available