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New episodes of Happy Hour are available every Wednesday. As mentioned, you can download this podcast via iTunes or plug in our RSS feed link into your favorite podcasting app.

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Hosts:

  • Benjamin Mayo
  • Zac Hall

Here’s what we discussed in this episode:

  • Apple asks Unicode Consortium to add 5 new emoji, including an astronaut & pilot
  • EU regulators order Ireland to recover 13 billion euros in illegal tax benefits from Apple
  • Tim Cook responds to Irish tax ruling in public letter: ‘we are confident that the Commission’s ruling will be reversed’
  • Philips Hue announces new Motion Sensor automation accessory and updates to its color-changing bulbs
  • Fitbit debuts swim-proof Flex 2 & cardio-focused Charge 2 ahead of GPS-equippped Apple Watch 2
  • Steven Levy goes in-depth with Apple execs on machine learning, Siri improvements in iOS 10
  • PSA: iOS 9.3.5 fixes serious security exploit that exposed contacts, texts, calls, & emails
  • This App Store-approved ‘dribbble’ client will jailbreak your iPhone (don’t expect it to last) [U: Removed]
  • Apple announces ‘iPhone 7’ September 7 event, Apple Watch 2 and MacBook Pros may be unveiled
  • Sketchy product packaging photos suggest ‘iPhone 6 SE’ branding as iPhone 7 event nears
  • Leaked SIM trays suggest 5 color options for iPhone 7, including glossy Space Black
  • Trademark filings indicate iPhone 7, multiple Apple Watch models and ‘AirPods’ wireless headphones on the way
  • Apple Watch 2 will need more battery to power GPS, new leak claims 35% increase is coming
  • Report: New MacBook Air, iMac & 5K display coming in October, new iPad Pro features in 2017

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