This week Benjamin and Zac talk about the risks and benefits of iOS 12 and macOS Mojave public betas, 9to5Mac's Sonos Beam smart soundbar review, AirPlay 2 speakers, Apple's surprise MacBook and MacBook Pro keyboard repair program, rumors about new AirPods and over-ear headphones from Apple, a possible explanation for AirPower not launching yet, Ming-Chi Kuo's latest predictions, and the end of the Apple Watch Modern Buckle.

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Hosts:

• Benjamin Mayo
• Zac Hall

Topics:

• Apple releases first iOS 12 public beta for iPhone and iPad
• How to install the iOS 12 public beta on your eligible iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
• First tvOS 12 public beta for Apple TV now available
• First macOS Mojave 10.14 public beta now available for Mac users
• Hands-on: Walkie-Talkie on Apple Watch with watchOS 5 beta 2 [Video]
• Review: Sonos Beam is the perfect smart soundbar for bedrooms and apartments
• Apple finally acknowledges ‘sticky’ keyboard issues on MacBooks, offering free fix and refunds for past repairs
• Bloomberg: Premium AirPods, next-gen HomePod and new over-ear Apple headphones coming in 2019
• Bloomberg: Apple aims to launch AirPower mat by September, runs a ‘stripped down’ version of iOS
• Kuo details ‘notch’ LCD and 2019 iPhone expectations; Face ID iPad Pros, redesigned Apple Watch, cheaper MacBook Air coming
• Apple quietly discontinues Modern Buckle band, first of the original Apple Watch styles to disappear

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