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New episodes of Happy Hour are available every Wednesday. As mentioned, you can download this podcast via iTunes or plug in our RSS feed link into your favorite podcasting app.

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Hosts:

  • Benjamin Mayo
  • Zac Hall

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

  • Pokémon Go fever breaking as app analytics show that usage is on the decline
  • Xbox One S design (source post removed)
  • PS4 Slim
  • Pokémon Go update released after recording
  • Apple Pay rolling out to all Chick-Fil-A locations this Friday
  • Apple removes the ‘Store’ from its retail branding as it pushes the experience
  • Apple introducing three new positions & poetic credo as part of retail store shake-up [Updated]
  • The Apple Store Credo
  • Sony enters the aftermarket CarPlay scene with sleek 6.4-inch screen
  • Report: Apple Watch 2 won’t include cellular, focusing instead on GPS for fitness features
  • Apple Watch 2 Roundup: Specs, Features, and Availability rumors
  • Comment: A ‘boring’ iPhone 7 launch for insiders still holds magic for most
  • iPhone 7 successor may introduce pricier ‘5.5-inches or larger’ curved OLED model
  • Sketchy product packaging photos suggest ‘iPhone 6 SE’ branding as iPhone 7 event nears (post recording story)
  • Review: Siri-controlled August Smart Lock is a key upgrade to a HomeKit house
  • Sticker Pack example: Apple releases 4 animated emoji iOS 10 Messages sticker packs for beta testers: Classic Mac, Smileys, Hearts, Hands

Feedback? Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. Remember: Subscribe on iTunes to catch all of the episodes as they go live and thanks for listening! 

  • Xbox One S design (source post removed)

  • PS4 Slim

  • Pokémon Go update released after recording

  • Apple introducing three new positions & poetic credo as part of retail store shake-up [Updated]

  • The Apple Store Credo

  • Apple Watch 2 Roundup: Specs, Features, and Availability rumors

  • iPhone 7 successor may introduce pricier ‘5.5-inches or larger’ curved OLED model

  • Sketchy product packaging photos suggest ‘iPhone 6 SE’ branding as iPhone 7 event nears (post recording story)