It’s another bumper week with Chance Miller’s hands-on reviews of the new iPad mini and MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display. The discussion centers on how the OLED display performs and how touchscreens fit into the Mac ecosystem. iOS 27.3 beta 1 introduces new features for Safari, Siri AI, StandBy, and the iPhone Duo, alongside updated Apple Fitness+ and watchOS capabilities.
Apple leadership is in the spotlight as John Ternus hosts the quarterly earnings call for the first time. Happy Hour Plus subscribers gain access to ad-free versions, pre- and post-show content, and bonus episodes for $5 monthly or $50 yearly at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored segments cover Cash App, Proton VPN, Square hardware discounts, and Gusto payroll services.
Key topics include the refreshed iPad mini design with OLED, MacBook Pro touch integration, and iOS 27.3’s expanded Siri AI capabilities and new StandBy features across the Apple device family.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing