Apple home event imminent, OLED MacBook Pro details, Full Disk Access changes

Benjamin and Chance talk about this week’s Apple news, ahead of a bevy of product announcements coming later this month. Apple is reportedly partnering with LG on a range of smart home accessories, and changes are coming to Full Disk Access permissions. Note: This episode was recorded before Apple officially announced its ‘Welcome home’ event. And in Happy Hour Plus, our family members get new phones. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Roborock: Fall Prime Day is here—with up to $1,600 off Roborock’s smartest cleaning lineup, plus exclusive limited-time deals and gifts. Find the right cleaner for your home and save starting now. Sponsored by Framer: The only free design tool that brings your ideas to the web. Visit framer.com/happyhour for 30% off a Framer Pro annual plan. Sponsored by Gusto: The online payroll and benefits software built for small businesses. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Keeper: Get 60% off personal and family plans at keepersecurity.com/HAPPYHOUR. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @bzamayo@mastodon.social @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus! Support Benjamin and Chance directly with Happy Hour Plus! 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus includes: Ad-free versions of every episode Pre- and post-show content Bonus episodes Join for $5 per month or $50 a year at 9to5mac.com/join. Feedback Submit #Ask9to5Mac questions on Twitter, Mastodon, or Threads Email us feedback and questions to happyhour@9to5mac.com Links This tool frees up Apple Intelligence storage on macOS, but think twice before using it AT&T claims iOS 27.0.1 fixes iPhone 18 Pro Max cellular issues, but users disagree [U] Apple confirms iPhone 18 Pro Max AT&T cellular issues, affected devices require hardware replacement Report: Apple’s smart home push includes LG-made doorbell, lock, thermostat, more Leaked images reveal Apple’s new Home smart lock, thermostat, more for LG Apple’s new Home cameras and doorbell with LG revealed in leaked images Apple’s new ‘second-party’ accessories for Home are bigger than we thought, per leak Redesigned MacBook Pro with OLED to feature ‘significantly lighter’ design: report Apple reportedly planning second wave of product announcements later this month iOS 27.2 beta 3: Here’s everything new Apple says it’s tightening macOS privacy controls amid the rise of AI agents FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.