This week we’re talking iOS 9 beta 3. What’s new? Why should you care? We’ll go over all of the new and upcoming features in iOS 9 as well as a new public beta program for iOS 9 and OS X El Capitan. Along with that, we discuss Apple’s new watchOS 2 downgrade protocol and some great news for iOS device owners in the UK. The Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and through our dedicated RSS feed.

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Hosts:

  • Dom Esposito
  • Zac Hall

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

  • Apple releases iOS 9 beta 3 with Apple Music to developers for iPhone, iPad & iPod touch
  • Hands-on with Apple’s News app in iOS 9 [Gallery]
  • iOS 9 public beta to be released today via Apple’s Beta Program (U: Available)
  • Apple outlines AppleCare service process for downgrading from watchOS 2.0 beta
  • As Apple Pay goes live in UK, Barclays bank announces it will support the service after all
  • Apple releases iTunes 12.2.1 w/ fixes for Match and Beats 1 issues
  • First look: Apple designed packaging for third-party accessories arriving at Apple Stores (Gallery)
  • It’s official: Apple Pay goes live in the U.K. today

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