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Podcast Discussion

In this episode of 9to5Mac Happy Hour, hosts Benjamin and Chance discuss recent leaks surrounding the iPhone 17 Air, including its redesigned thinner body and potential compromises. They also delve into the future of Siri and its integration with LLM-powered updates, questioning whether a potential Spring 2026 release is too late for Apple to compete effectively. Apple's Conversational AI Chatbot "LLM Siri" Coming in 2025.

Happy Hour Plus subscribers get exclusive access to additional content, including Benjamin's review of Apple Intelligence features and Chance's impressions of the new MacBook Pro's nano-texture display.

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Chance Miller and Benjamin Mayo host the podcast, available on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, and Spotify.

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