iPad Apple event announced, FineWoven winding down, Apple TV FIFA deal
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Benjamin and Chance get hyped for the just-announced Apple event, entitled ‘Let Loose’ set for May 7, in which we expect Apple to finally update the iPad hardware lineup. There’s also rumors that Apple is preparing to end FineWoven case production, and a weird curio that the iPhone 17 Plus screen may get slightly smaller. Elsewhere, AirPlay for hotels finally arrives and Apple is nearing a deal to exclusively stream the 2025 FIFA Club Word Cup. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance’s Mac broke. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by NordVPN: Go to nordvpn.com/happyhour to get the best discount off your NordVPN plan, along with 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. Sponsored by Roborock: Get a special deal on the S8 MaxV Ultra Robot Vac & S8 Max Ultra with free gifts for a limited time. Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter @[email protected] @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @[email protected] @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Introducing 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 Monthly 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 [email protected] Links Apple announces special event for May 7: 'Let Loose' Tim Cook hints at new Apple Pencil 3 coming next month Ross Young: New iPad Air won’t feature mini-LED after all, but a new mystery iPad is coming in Q4 Rumor: Apple ends production of FineWoven cases and watch bands, following complaints Apple still has one more 'season' of FineWoven accessories in the works, but the end is near Kuo: Apple cuts Vision Pro shipments, now 'reviewing and adjusting' headset strategy AirPlay streaming launches today on TVs at IHG hotels and resorts Full list of hotels with AirPlay streaming support Report: iPhone 17 Plus to feature a smaller screen than current 'Plus' phones Gurman: iOS 18 AI features to be powered by 'entirely on-device' LLM, offering privacy and speed benefits Apple nearing billion-dollar streaming TV deal with FIFA; still in the running for NBA rights Yes, the YouTube app now hijacks your Apple TV's screen saver
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