Happy Hour Podcast 050 | New OS X + iOS versions, what’s going on with iAd, & how Beats 1 can improve

This week Zac and Benjamin talk about the new versions of iOS and OS X along with some changes for iAds and iTunes Radio plus how Beats 1 can be improved. The Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and through our dedicated RSS feed.

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Hosts:

• Benjamin Mayo
• Zac Hall

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

• OS X 10.11.3 hits the Mac App Store for all users
• Apple releases iOS 9.2.1 with bug fixes, security improvements, & MDM server resolution
• iOS 9.3 public beta + 9.3 dev beta 1.1 w/ Night Shift, Touch ID Notes, more now available
• OS X 10.11.4 beta adds support for viewing and sharing Live Photos in Messages
• watchOS 2.2 adds Nearby search to Maps for Apple Watch
• Report: Apple says it sucks at selling ads, will soon let publishers do the hard work but keep all the revenue
• Apple announces it will discontinue iAd App Network for developers on June 30th
• Apple announces free ad-supported iTunes Radio stations going away on January 29th, will require Apple Music subscription
• Do you listen to Beats 1? Here’s what Apple can do to improve its radio station & encourage more people to tune in
• Former Chomp co-founder and Apple TV designer Ben Keighran leaving company

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