Chance is the editor-in-chief of 9to5Mac, managing coverage for the entire staff of 9to5Mac writers. He first joined 9to5Mac in 2013 and has covered Apple and technology ever since then.
Over the years, Chance has worked alongside his 9to5Mac colleagues to publish industry-leading stories about Apple. Chance’s work has been regularly cited by sources including Bloomberg, The Financial Times, and more. He’s frequently ranked as one of the top five technology authors by Techmeme.
In addition to serving as editor-in-chief of 9to5Mac, Chance is also the host of the 9to5Mac Daily podcast. Published five days per week, 9to5Mac Daily is a recap of the day’s Apple news in 5-10 minutes. You can subscribe to 9to5Mac Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast or via the dedicated RSS feed right here.
Chance is also a co-host of the 9to5Mac Happy Hour podcast with Benjamin Mayo. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is weekly podcast discussing the latest in Apple and technology. You can subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or the dedicated RSS feed.
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Apple announced sweeping price increases across its product lineup yesterday, including raising the base price of the MacBook Neo from $599 to $699.
As something of a consolation, Apple today added the MacBook Neo to its Certified Refurbished store. This gives shoppers a way to save, while still buying directly from Apple.
You can, however, get a brand new MacBook Neo for even less on Amazon …
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Benjamin and Chance react to the shocking price increases across Mac, iPad, and more, as well as break down all the latest changes in iOS 27 beta 2. Also, how fair is it that watchOS 27 cuts off so many models of Apple Watch, while iOS 27 is available for every iPhone that runs iOS 26.
And in Happy Hour Plus, John Ternus is reportedly looking to re-establish the design team at the center of Apple’s decision-making. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
Apple is planning a big change to its Apple Silicon strategy for the Mac. A new report from Bloomberg today details that Apple does not plan to release higher-end versions of the upcoming M6 chip. Instead, it will release the base M6, then immediately shift its focus to the M7 lineup. Here’s what to expect.
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Apple has raised prices across the board for many of its products today. MacBook Neo now starts at $699 (up from $599), while MacBook Air now starts at $1299 (up from $1099). Other impacted products include MacBook Pro, iPad, iPad Air, and many more.
iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods pricing is unchanged.
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Update: The Apple Store is back online with significant price increases affecting Macs, iPads, and more.
Apple’s Online Store is down this morning, with the company saying it’s “making updates to the Apple Store.”
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Apple updated its entire lineup of Apple Watch models last year, introducing the Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and Apple Ultra 3. Here’s what you need to know about Apple Watch SE 3 vs Apple Watch Series 11.
Both the Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch SE 3 are available at big discounts for Prime Day this week, too.
In addition to major changes to Siri and Apple Intelligence, iOS 27 is full of excellent quality-of-life improvements. One change that went under the radar is that iOS 27 makes it easier to update your Apple TV firmware.
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Apple is permanently closing three stores in the United States later today. The company first announced the closures in April, impacting locations in Connecticut, Maryland, and California. Here’s the full list.
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There’s a robust ecosystem of MagSafe accessories for iPhone on the market, and these are some of my favorites.
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When Apple announced watchOS 27 last week, one thing people noticed right away was device compatibility. Apple is dropping support for multiple older Apple Watch models this year.
In an interview with TechRadar Cait Dooley, Apple Watch and Health Product Marketing Manager, offered more context on watchOS 27 compatibility.
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This week, Benjamin and Chance discuss the implications of Tim Cook’s reveal to the Wall Street Journal that Apple cannot mitigate the skyrocketing price of memory no longer, and consumers will soon see Apple’s device prices go up. Also, we have another week of impressive hands-on with Siri AI, and we continue to dive through a grab-bag of other iOS 27 features.
And in Happy Hour Plus, we discuss the potential market reception to the iPhone Air 2, expected to debut six months later than the iPhone 18 Pro. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
Whether you’re shopping for yourself, Father’s Day, or graduation season, Apple’s Beats brand makes a wide lineup of excellent options. Here are my top recommendations (with some big discounts).
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Apple is aiming to launch an iPhone Air 2 in the spring of 2027, Bloomberg reports today. The iPhone Air 2 will reportedly retain the same design as the current model, but with improvements in two key areas.
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A new Bloomberg report today details three major new products from Apple coming in late 2027: the 20th anniversary iPhone, a second-generation foldable iPhone, and AirPods with built-in cameras.
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Update 11:20 a.m. ET/8:20am PT: Spotify says the problems have been fixed.
If you’re having trouble accessing Spotify today, you’re not alone. The company has confirmed an ongoing outage affecting some users.
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Father’s Day is just around the corner, and we’ve got a whole bunch of tech-focused recommendations for gift ideas for the dad in your life. Whether you’re looking to take advantage of some killer deals on Apple’s versatile lineup of Beats headphones, add an Apple Watch to his arsenal, or upgrade his tech everyday carry, we have some ideas for you.
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iOS 27 focuses heavily on bug fixes and performance improvements across apps like Safari, Mail, Calendar, and more.
In the Messages app, iOS 27 fixes what I think are three of the most frustrating bugs …
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While much of the attention has shifted to iOS 27, that update won’t ship to customers until later this year. In the meantime, iOS 26 remains the iPhone software version in use by iPhone users everywhere.
As such, Apple appears to be prepping iOS 26.5.2 as an upcoming bug fix update …
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Apple has redesigned the Apple Pay checkout flow in iOS 27 for apps and websites. The changes make it easier to switch between different payment cards and see key details about the order you’re placing.
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Beats is gearing up for a new product launch — and it loves dropping hints about what’s coming. As the World Cup kicks off this week, another soccer player has been seen wearing an unreleased pair of Beats headphones … but there’s a twist.
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The Photos app is a central focus of iOS 27, adding new features like Reframe and Extend. In a new interview with Tyler Stalman, two Apple Photos executives went in-depth on the new features and what they mean for photographers.
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Update: 8:12 a.m. PT: Facebook and Instagram are slowly coming back online as it appears Meta has resolved the outage.
Update, 7:21 a.m. PT: Facebook and Instagram are still down, with no update from Meta on when the outages will be fixed. This is a massive outage for the company’s two key services …
If Facebook and Instagram are down for you, you’re not alone. Both of Meta’s largest social media platforms are experiencing widespread outages on Friday morning. Here’s the latest on the ongoing Facebook and Instagram outages…
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iOS 27 brings new features to almost all of Apple’s apps, including Messages, Apple Music, Wallet, and more. Apple’s Find My app has its own share of changes in iOS 27. Here’s everything new.
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It’s the bumper annual WWDC episode! Benjamin and Chance give their first impressions of all the announcements from WWDC 2026, including the new Siri AI and overhauled Apple Intelligence initiatives, as well as the platform features in iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and more.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance gives some insight from his time at Apple Park, and how Apple is trending closer to a live event format once again. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.