HomePad launch nears, Apple Watch Readiness score, Ternus wants to make Apple more nimble

Benjamin and Chance discuss the final Apple smart display rumors with a release for the ‘HomePad’ rumored for October 13, although the small square screen form factor remains puzzling. Also, leaked photos of the iPad mini and HomePod mini suggest those long-awaited updates are also imminent, John Ternus apparently wants to make Apple more nimble, and Chance has thoughts on the new Apple Watch…

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HomePad launch nears, Apple Watch Readiness score, Ternus wants to make Apple more nimble

The long-awaited Apple smart display, known as the 'HomePad', is set to release on October 13. Though the form factor of the small square screen remains a mystery, leaked photos of the upcoming iPad mini and HomePod mini suggest these updates will arrive sooner than expected. John Ternus, a key figure at Apple, appears to be focused on making the company more agile and adaptable in the fast-paced tech industry.

In addition to these updates, Apple Watch's new Readiness feature has caught Chance's attention. In a recent Happy Hour Plus segment, Benjamin advocated for the integration of Touch ID into the Apple TV remote. To support the conversation, this episode is sponsored by Square, Notion, Framer, and Perplexity Computer.

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