Apple Upgrade program launches, foldable iPhone hype, Apple smart glasses release date

Benjamin and Chance break down all the details about Apple’s newly-launched Upgrade Program, while Chance gets frustrated with some of the edge-cases of Siri AI. The Apple smart glasses are now rumored for a WWDC 2027 debut, and the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 builds hype for the upcoming iPhone Fold. And in Happy Hour Plus , we review how our 2026 annual predictions are faring so far. Subscribe at  9to5mac.com/join . Sponsored by Shopify : All you need is the idea. Shopify handles the rest. Start your free trial at  shopify.com/happyhour . Sponsored by Framer : The only free design tool that brings your ideas to the web. Visit  framer.com/happyhour  for 30% off a Framer Pro annual plan. Sponsored by NordStellar : Get an exclusive offer: Unlock your 10% discount on NordStellar with the coupon code: nordhappyhour-10-NORDSTELLAR - just mention it to NordStellar! Hosts Chance Miller @ChanceHMiller on Twitter @ChanceHMiller on Instagram @ChanceHMiller on Threads Benjamin Mayo @bzamayo on Twitter @bzamayo@mastodon.social @bzamayo on Threads Subscribe, Rate, and Review Apple Podcasts Overcast Spotify 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus Subscribe to 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 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 happyhour@9to5mac.com Links Apple Upgrade leasing program launches for iPhone, Mac, iPad, and Apple Watch Apple shuts down iPhone Upgrade Program, here's what's next Apple Upgrade: Here’s the monthly subscription cost for every product Apple's AI glasses to be unveiled at WWDC27: report Apple has three new smart home products 'nearly ready to launch,' per report Galaxy Z Fold 8 hands-on: This redesign proves Google was right the first time [Video] Galaxy Z Fold 8 vs Fold 8 Ultra – It's a tough call [Gallery] Tim Cook and John Ternus with the cast of Ted Lasso