9to5Mac Happy Hour

Summary:

This week Benjamin and Zac talk about the quiet death of the Apple TV 3, iPhone 7 Plus dual camera impressions, 2017 iPhone and iPad rumors, Google's event and new Pixel phone, and the hope for new Macs this month.

Hosts:

• Benjamin Mayo
• Zac Hall

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

• Apple discontinues third-gen Apple TV, removes it from online store
• Apple releases iOS 10.1 beta 2 with Portrait camera for iPhone 7 Plus, second tvOS 10.0.1 & watchOS 3.1 betas
• Apple shares balloon-filled iPhone 7 ad showing off expressive iOS 10 Messages effect
• Apple pulling #1 Top Paid sticker pack over faked iMessage bubbles, clarifies no prank apps allowed
• Here’s how iPhone 7 Jet Black compares to Apple Watch Space Black [Gallery]
• iPhone 7 Plus: Portrait mode impressions on iOS 10.1 beta [Photos]
• KGI: ‘Increasing likelihood’ iPhone 8 will feature glass front and back, stainless steel metal for premium models
• Apple negotiating with Sharp to supply OLED displays for next-generation ‘iPhone 8’ in 2017
• Second report of 10-inch iPad Pro, along with new iPad mini Pro & refreshed 12.9-inch model
• Google unveils Pixel & Pixel XL w/ Siri-like Assistant, claims ‘best ever’ mobile camera rated above iPhone 7
• Comment: Google just couldn’t leave Apple out of its iPhone competitor keynote
• iPhone 7 camera climbs respected DxOMark review ranking, beating out tied iPhone 6/6s scores
• Apple reschedules Q4 2016 earnings call to October 25 due to ‘scheduling conflict’
• Comment: Apple’s rescheduled earnings call could suggest new Mac announcement around October 27
• As expectations grow for MacBook Pro launch next month, different reports suggest late October launch [Poll]
• Comment: Still holding out hope for my dream MacBook
• How-To: Download all Apple Music on iPhone or iPad locally using iTunes