9to5Mac Happy Hour

A weekly podcast discussing the latest in Apple and technology. Hosted by 9to5Mac's Benjamin Mayo and Zac Hall.

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episode 163: iTunes LP is dead, cheaper MacBook Air rumors, predicting Apple’s spring announcements

SUMMARY:

This week Benjamin and Zac unpack the latest rumors about second-generation AirPods adding 'Hey Siri' support, the status of Apple's special AirPower charging mat, new rumors about Apple making high end over ear headphones, fresh details about the so-called iPhone X Plus expected later this year, and much more.

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HOSTS:
Benjamin Mayo
Zac Hall
TOPICS:
Alexa spontaneously laughing at customers, Amazon hopes there’s a fix
Amazon Web Services causing outages to the company’s Alexa service, among others
iBooks to Apple Books? Latest iOS 11.3 beta reverts to former for now
Six month Apple Music trials to be bundled with some new CarPlay vehicles
Apple reportedly killing iTunes LP format this month, but digital music sales are safe for now
Apple debuts new HomePod short film directed by Spike Jonze [Video]
Rumors: Cheaper HomePod and MacBook Air coming this year, Face ID iPad Pro slated for WWDC
KGI: Apple to release more affordable 13-inch MacBook Air in Q2, HomePod demand ‘mediocre’ so far
Apple honoring International Women’s Day next week with new Watch Activity Challenge
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March 8, 2018 1h17m