HomePad launch nears, Apple Watch Readiness score, Ternus wants to make Apple more nimble

Benjamin and Chance discuss the final Apple smart display rumors with a release for the ‘HomePad’ rumored for October 13, although the small square screen form factor remains puzzling. Also, leaked photos of the iPad mini and HomePod mini suggest those long-awaited updates are also imminent, John Ternus apparently wants to make Apple more nimble, and Chance has thoughts on the new Apple Watch Readiness feature. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin argues the case for adding Touch ID to the Apple TV remote. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour. Sponsored by Notion: Learn more about how Notion can support your business, at notion.com/happyhour. 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 Perplexity Computer: Start your free trial of Perplexity Computer today at pplx.ai/happyhour and experience the next phase of AI. 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 Apple’s HomePad smart home hub launching on Oct 13 with iMac G4 design – Bloomberg Leak reveals new design details about Apple’s upcoming smart display Leaked images reveal new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini New iPad mini details revealed in latest leak Leak reveals new iPhone Duo features not yet announced Apple releases iOS 27.0.1 for iPhone, here’s what’s new John Ternus wants to reshape Apple, here’s how FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.