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iPhone leasing, Apple Music price increase, iOS 27 beta 4

23 July 2026 at 21:00

Benjamin and Chance talk about the last week in Apple News, including the rumored new ‘Apple Upgrade’ leasing program, Apple Music price hike, iOS 27 beta 4 changes, an OLED screen roadmap for future Macs and iPads, and next-gen Apple Pencils with replaceable batteries.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Apple and Ford announce a new partnership to bring Apple Music directly into the car infotainment system. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

Is Apple One worth it for you after recent price hikes?

18 July 2026 at 22:38

Yesterday, Apple announced price increases for Apple Music as well as two of its Apple One bundles.

Apple offers a broad range of services nowadays, ranging from Apple TV to Apple Music, Apple Fitness+, and more. Apple One lets you bundle those together at lower prices.

Is Apple One worth it? Here’s what you need to know.

Apple raises prices for Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions

17 July 2026 at 19:07

Apple has raised the price of Apple Music today in the United States and other countries. Starting today, Apple Music’s Individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, up from $10.99.

Apple has also increased the price of select Apple One bundles.

In a statement to 9to5Mac, Apple said: “As a result of rising licensing costs, Apple Music is increasing its subscription price beginning today.”

iOS 27 public betas are out, Siri AI hands on, and Apple sues OpenAI

16 July 2026 at 21:45

Benjamin and Chance talk about their latest experiences with iOS 27 and Siri AI, with Apple releasing the public betas this week so anyone in the whole world can give the new software a go. The company also sued OpenAI this week in a high-profile case over alleged trade secrets theft. And, as is tradition, the Apple Store Back to School offer underwhelms.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Mayo gets a new work laptop which complicates his future Mac buying decisions. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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