Happy Hour Podcast 059 | Apple event unpacked: 4-inch iPhone SE, 9.7-inch iPad, and more

This week, Zac and Benjamin discuss the recent Apple event and all of the announcements that came from it. There’s a new 4-inch iPhone SE and a 9.7-inch iPad Pro, but what’s all the hype about? The Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and through our dedicated RSS feed.

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Hosts:

• Zac Hall
• Benjamin Mayo

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

• News Hub/Live Blog: Apple’s iPhone SE, 9.7-inch iPad Pro & Apple Watch bands event
• Opinion: This is what the 4-inch iPhone SE needs (and doesn’t need) for me to downsize
• Supreme Court will hear Samsung appeal over Apple design patent case
• Tim Cook addresses FBI & encryption controversy at Apple’s press event: ‘we owe it to our customers’
• Apple SVP Lisa Jackson details Apple’s environmental effort including recycling program during event
• Apple COO Jeff Williams introduces new CareKit framework, shares latest ResearchKit developments
• Apple announces new Apple Watch bands: Space Black Milanese, new Sport colors, more
• Apple drops Apple Watch price from today, now starting at $299 for 38 mm and $349 for 42 mm
• Apple unveils the new 4-inch ‘iPhone SE’
• Apple iPhone SE availability & pricing: preorders Mar. 24 starting at $399, free on contract
• Apple announces 9.7 inch iPad Pro, targeting existing iPad and Windows users
• Apple announces Smart Keyboard for new 9.7-inch iPad Pro, new Lightning accessories
• 9.7 inch iPad Pro goes on sale from March 24th in four colors, starting at $599, 256 GB option
• Apple expands iPhone silicone/leather case options, confirms iPhone SE cases will fit 5/5s
• Numbers from Apple event: 30m 4-inch iPhones sold last year, 5000 Apple TV apps, renewable energy stats, more
• Apple launches variety of new Apple Watch models and band colors
• Apple releases iOS 9.3 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch featuring Night Shift, Touch ID Notes and more — here are all the new features
• OS X 10.11.4 is now available, Mac gains Live Photos on Messages + secure Notes & more; iTunes 12.3.3 out as well
• watchOS 2.2 is now available, Apple Watch gains enhanced Maps app + multi-watch pairing support
• tvOS 9.2 is now available, Apple TV 4 gains Siri Remote dictation, app folders, iCloud Photo Library, Bluetooth keyboard support, more
• Comparison: What are the differences between the 9.7-inch iPad Pro and 12.9-inch model?
• DOJ asks that hearing w/ Apple be vacated, says it found ‘possible method’ to unlock iPhone
• Watch the product announcements from the iPhone SE event in under 10 minutes
• Here’s how Apple’s new 4-inch iPhone SE compares to the rest of the lineup
• 9.7 inch iPad Pro includes 2 GB RAM, slightly slower CPU than 12.9 inch iPad Pro

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