iOS 27 beta 2, Apple price increases, Apple Watch OS support

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 9to
Apple hints at more price increases coming later

Apple raised prices on many of its products today , and not by small amounts. But today’s price increases likely aren’t the only ones planned, as a statement Apple gave to the press hints at more changes coming.
Apple will skip M6 Pro and M6 Max chips, new report says
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.
Notion shutting down its AI-powered email client, including Mac and iOS apps

Last year, Notion expanded its productivity suite to include Notion Mail, an AI-powered email client. Today, the company announced that it’s shutting down the Notion Mail inbox service this fall.
Apple Notes adds a power user feature in iOS 27 that’s rare in other apps
Apple Notes in iOS 27 adds a variety of new features , including one I just discovered that power users are sure to appreciate: section links.
Prime Day 3 deals: M5 MacBook Air $350 off new price, MacBook Neo $110 off, M5/Max up to $800 off, AirPods Pro 3, more

Day 3 of the Prime Day bonanza is underway and the deals are flying. Alongside the ongoing deal price on AirPods Pro 3 at $70 off , there’s still time to land a giant $150 off AirPods Max 2 (almost sold out), and after today’s wild price hikes on MacBook, iPad, and more, the Prime Day deals are now delivering as much as $800 off some models. The base MacBook Neo is now $110 off at Amazon
Wall Street isn’t buying Apple’s unprecedented price hikes on products

As promised a week ago, Apple just increased prices across a range of product lines. While rising RAM costs are to blame, according to Apple, Wall Street isn’t too impressed with the move.
9to5Mac Daily: June 25, 2026 – Disney and Apple, more

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn , Google Play , or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
Sponsored by Roborock: Check out Roborock’s Prime Day Sale featuring up to $1,500 off best-selling robot vacuums and wet dry vacuums, including the Saros 10R, Qrevo Edge 2, Qrevo Curv 2 Flow
Apple has new ‘iRing’ wearable product in the works, says leaker

With the increased popularity of smart rings from Oura and others, there’s been plenty of speculation about whether Apple would build its own competitor. Now, per leaker Kosutami it sounds like an Apple ‘iRing’ might be in development.
Here is every Apple product that hasn’t yet increased in price

Today Apple rolled out significant price increases across most of its products, but certain products were spared. Here’s every Apple product that didn’t increase in price—at least not yet.