9to5Mac Overtime 069: Disco ball capital of the world

Fernando and Jeff discuss CarPlay on iOS 27, experience with the Rivian R1S on a road trip, why you might consider buying an iPhone 17 Pro right now instead of waiting for the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Wallet and Amex Membership Rewards points, Apple's dramatic hardware price increases, and the idea of getting more out of older technology. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Is Siri really good this time? Fernando and Jeff talk about some of their favorite iOS 27 beta features, along with a deep dive into the key new Siri AI features, changes, updates, and optimizations. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Jeff and Fernando chit-chat about the reactions to the Ferrari Luce, Steve Jobs in Exile, Spotify app icon changes, iOS 26.6 beta, and thoughts on Apple's implementation of a new iPhone anti-snatching feature into iOS. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Jeff and Fernando chat about iOS 27 impressive new accessibility features, alongside a discussion on what Apple should do to regain user trust with regard to Siri. Should Siri be completely rebranded? The duo discusses five key features they hope Siri will have when it's revealed at WWDC 2026. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Fernando shares his journey from using just his iPhone to embracing a more sophisticated workflow with a MacBook Pro, a standalone camera, and Final Cut Pro. The duo also talks about the challenges of constant distractions in the digital age, plus new Apple Wallet news, and insights into Apple's ongoing mission to improve Siri. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Jeff unpacks his surprising journey from AI skeptic to enthusiast, sharing how he now uses tools like Claude Code to build custom solutions. Fernando provides an honest opinion about the new AirPods Max versus AirPods Pro 3, and a one-month check-in on the MacBook Neo. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

David Pogue, a CBS News Sunday Morning correspondent, joins Overtime to discuss his new book, “Apple: The First 50 Years.” Pogue, a former Macworld and New York Times columnist, shares insights into the writing process, interviews with key past and present Apple employees, and offers his thoughts on former CEO Steve Jobs and current CEO Tim Cook. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Stephen Robles joins the 9to5Mac Overtime podcast for a super fun conversation all about Apple, Shortcuts, YouTube, AI tools, smart home tech, and the current state of the iPad and Mac. We talk through Stephen’s journey from AppleInsider to becoming an independent creator, how he built a niche around Shortcuts and automation, the real value of Apple Intelligence, why the MacBook Neo is such a disruptive product, and where the iPad still shines in unique real world use cases. We also get into smart home frustrations, Apple’s hardware strategy, YouTube growth, and wrap things up with a fun lightning round. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Fernando and Jeff talk MacBook Neo impressions. The conclusion? The MacBook Neo isn’t necessarily about raw power or specs, it's all about redefining what the new standard for a budget laptop should be. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

Episode 062: First thoughts on MacBook Neo, including advantages, compromises, and how it fits into the Apple ecosystem. Fernando and Jeff argue that the MacBook Neo could be the best budget laptop of all time. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.