Benjamin and Chance break down an action-packed week of news, with a new lineup of Mac mini and Mac Studio announced, invites officially going out for the September iPhone event, and even more rumors about what new products to expect later this fall. In Happy Hour Plus, we discuss the reasons behind a rare round of Apple layoffs impacting about 200 people in total. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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Hosts Chance Miller and Benjamin Mayo cover the latest Apple news, including the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, the upcoming iPhone 18 event, and more. They also discuss the impact of the layoffs and what it means for the company's future. Join the Happy Hour Plus community for ad-free episodes and bonus content.

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