- + The best features to try on your new Apple Watch—If you just unwrapped a new Apple Watch this holiday season, there are a variety of tips and tricks that can help you get the most out of your new wea...
- + Ottocast elevates the connected car experience with wireless CarPlay AI Box, CloudSIM, Car TV Mate Pro, more [20% off]—We’re huge fans of the Ottocast suite of connected car accessories, and 9to5Mac readers can upgrade the car entertainment system while saving 20% fo...
- + Eddy Cue reveals the three reasons Apple won’t build a search engine—Apple and Google’s $20 billion deal, which sees Google serve as the default search engine on the iPhone, is under scrutiny. As we reported this morni...
- + Here are 20+ last-minute Apple gift ideas with fast shipping—Are you still racing to finish your holiday shopping? Don’t worry, me too. Here are some last-minute ideas for the Apple and tech fans in your life – ...
- + How MacPaw is making cybersecurity accessible to everyone; my exclusive interview from Kyiv—9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform . Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-s...
- + All American Airline flights grounded on Christmas Eve – now resumed [U]—All American Airline flights are currently grounded on Christmas Eve due to an unspecified ‘ technical issue.’ AA subsidiaries are also unable to fly...
- + Mass production of microLED displays will begin next year, says Apple supplier Foxconn—Apple has yet to complete its transition from LCD to OLED , but will at some point move beyond this to microLED screens. Key supplier Foxconn has...
- + Apple raised $3M for World Aids Day, maxing out its donation [U]—Apple is again supporting World Aids Day on December 1st, and will be donating $5 for every qualifying purchase between November 29 and December 8....
- + Massive Marriott and Starwood data breaches require 13 fixes, says the FTC—The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has responded to a series of massive Marriott and Starwood data breaches , ordering the companies to make no fewer...
- + Apple wanted the iPhone 18 to be that ‘single slab of glass’ but it looks unlikely—Former Apple design chief Jony Ive had long seen the holy grail of iPhone design to be “a single slab of glass” without any bezels. A new supply...
- + Google court filing makes bizarre suggestion about iPhone and iPad—The iPhone and iPad could have different default search engines, argues a Google court filing, as the company attempts to protect its $20B a yea...
- + Apple @ Work Podcast: Keeping your fleet healthy—Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle , the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single profes...
- + Gentler Streak improves health metrics and launches Activity Recap 2024—The year is almost over, but the team behind the popular fitness and wellness app Gentler Streak still had a few cards up their sleeve for 2024. The l...
- + Apple Vision Pro just got a planetarium, and it’s friggin’ awesome—Watching movies, shows, and all kinds of video is easily one of the top two best experiences Apple Vision Pro. visionOS-exclusive apps like Televi...
- + We have put together a giant collection of all the best iOS games and apps now on sale for the holidays—Every year just before the holidays just about all of the App Store’s top publishers put many of their best and most popular titles on sale for folks ...
- + Halide 3.0 will focus on three new features, here’s what’s coming—Lux, the makers of pro camera apps Halide and Kino , have today outlined their plans for the next big update for Halide. Here are three new featu...
- + Four advantages iPhone 17 Air will have over the iPhone 17 Pro—Next year’s iPhone purchase decision will be especially tough for a lot of users. The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max both have a lot going for them , bu...
- + iOS 18.2 adds a brand new app to your iPhone’s Home Screen—iOS 18.2 is now available to everyone. The update comes with big changes for iPhone users, including new Apple Intelligence features, upgrades to th...
- + Apple reportedly planning to launch iPad 11 in early 2025 with iPadOS 18.3—Apple has updated almost the entire iPad lineup this year, except for the entry-level model – which hasn’t been updated since 2022. However, it seems ...
- + MagSafe Monday: LISEN for Qi2 MagSafe delivers a nearly perfect travel charger—Finding the perfect travel charger can be challenging, but I may have one of the best. Enter the r, a 3-in-1 charging station that can fit in your bac...
- + iOS 18.2 just added a faster way to message Siri and ChatGPT—iOS 18.2 came packed with a lot of big and small changes. One smaller update that’s flown under the radar is a faster way to message Siri or ChatGPT. ...
- + Popular Honey browser extension steals creator revenue, scams users, claims investigative video—Honey is a popular browser extension owned by PayPal that’s at the center of a big new controversy. As a new investigative video outlines, the ext...
- + 2024 Apple hardware: year in review—From now through December 31, save 20% on all 9to5Mac Daily Plus, 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus, and 9to5Mac Pro annual subscriptions with promo code HOLID...
- + Last-minute deals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro hits best price ever, AirPods Max $169 off, AirTags, MacBook stand, more—While we are coming down to the wire now for holiday shipping, Best Buy has launched a surprise 48-hour flash sale with deals still arriving by tomo...
- + This one new feature might finally bring me back to the Mac in 2025—I’ve used an iPad Pro as my primary computer for years, despite occasionally testing the waters with the Mac. For various reasons, I’ve always stuck w...
- + Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses could get a display next year—Ray-Ban Meta have been the most successful smart glasses to date, offering an appealing mix of features in a form factor which is visually indisting...
- + M5 Pro chip could separate CPU and GPU in ‘server grade’ chips—One of the key elements of Apple’s A-series and M-series chips is the System-on-a-Chip (SoC) design which tightly integrates all the components within...
- + Kuo reiterates variable aperture lens coming to iPhone 18, not 17—There have been consistent reports that we can expect a future iPhone to offer a variable aperture lens within a year or two, but there’s been disag...
- + An Apple smart doorbell would be a sure-fire winner – for all of us—A report over the weekend suggested an Apple smart home doorbell with support for Face ID is in development. It follows an earlier report of an ...
- + App Store has hundreds of ‘risky’ apps rated as appropriate for kids [U: Apple responds]—Even a brief review of the App Store revealed more than 200 “risky or inappropriate” apps rated as ok for children, according to a new report. They ...
- + App Store has hundreds of ‘risky’ apps rated as appropriate for kids, says report—Even a brief review of the App Store revealed more than 200 “risky or inappropriate” apps rated as ok for children, according to a new report. They ...
- + iPhone 17 Air suddenly makes a lot more sense after this new rumor—Last week, The Wall Street Journal reported that the iPhone 17 Air will cost less than the iPhone Pro models, contradicting the long-standing expe...
- + Haven’t picked up your holiday gifts yet? Apple now offering free 2-hour delivery—From now through December 24th, Apple will be offering free two-hour delivery from your local Apple Store for last minute holiday gifts. This offer ...
- + Apple’s AirPort router likely won’t be coming back, but don’t lose hope quite yet—According to Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter , Apple is not working on a new version of its AirPort wireless router. However, they are working on s...
- + Apple’s upcoming AirPods Pro 3 may equip an all-new health feature—In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter , Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman laid out a couple updates on Apple’s developments on health features for ....
- + Gurman: Apple still working on AirPods health features, potentially for AirPods Pro 3—In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter , Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman laid out a couple updates on Apple’s developments on health features for ....
- + Gurman: Apple continuing development on AirPods heart rate monitor and more—In the latest edition of the Power On newsletter , Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman laid out a couple updates on Apple’s developments on health features for ....
- + Apple reportedly developing new smart home doorbell with support for Face ID—According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg , Apple is working on a new smart home doorbell, to compete with the likes of Ring. It’d offer “advanced fa...
- + iOS 18.2.1 coming soon for iPhone users—According to MacRumors , Apple is preparing the release of iOS 18.2.1. We don’t have a known build number at the moment, but we’ll likely see this ...
- + Indie App Spotlight: ‘one sec’ helps you reduce screen time on your iPhone—Welcome to Indie App Spotlight . This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and ...
- + iPhone 16: These 6 safety features deliver priceless peace of mind—Brought to you by Uniq: The Lyden Collection features iPhone cases, AirPods cases, and magnetic cardholders, all crafted from premium vegan leathere...
- + RCS messaging on iPhone has expanded, here are all of the supported US carriers—With iOS 18, Apple introduced support for RCS messaging, a new protocol that enhances the texting experience between iPhone and Android users. Unlike ...
- + These 3 key iOS features are still missing from the Mac—In recent years, iOS and macOS have been closer than ever to having feature parity. Nowadays, macOS releases mostly bring features first introduced on...
- + Starlink connectivity on iPhone is almost here, beta registration now open—Earlier this week, T-Mobile announced that you can now register to beta test Starlink connectivity on your mobile phone, with actual testing expecte...
- + Five last minute Apple gift ideas for your iPhone friends and family—With Christmas now just days away, it’s about time to ‘wrap up’ the holiday shopping season. Everyone is in the midst of hurrying to get their last mi...
- + Report: Every iPhone model will be able to update to iOS 19, but some iPads left behind—Thanks to a usually-reliable tip off from iPhoneSoft , we may already know device compatibility for Apple’s next major operating system updates comin...
- + Apple @ Work: SAP releases Privileges 2 to simplify admin access on macOS— Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle , the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a ...
- + Instagram to replace AR filters with controversial AI-generated videos—As we reported in August, Meta has confirmed that it will discontinue Spark , Instagram’s AR filters, in January 2025. At the time, the company didn’...
- + Tim Cook says Apple ‘never talked about’ charging for AI, here’s why—Over the past few months, two big waves of Apple Intelligence features have debuted via iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2 . While some have speculated Apple is...
- + All the changes Apple has made to the Photos app since iOS 18—As part of iOS 18, Apple unveiled the biggest-ever redesign to the Photos app . With a single-pane interface, the new Photos app highlights collectio...
- + iPhone 17 Pro: Seven new features are coming next year—Next year is set to be big for the iPhone, with a compelling new iPhone SE 4 in the spring and the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air in the fall. But what ...
- + Apple starts winding down iPhone 14 and iPhone SE sales in the EU—As expected , Apple is starting to wind down sales of the Lightning-equipped iPhone SE and iPhone 14 lineups from the European Union. This comes as t...
- + HomeKit Weekly: Aqara unveils a new valve controller to help prevent major water damage during leaks—Smart home products have come a long way, but one area often overlooked is water management. Aqara’s newly launched is changing that by turning your e...
- + 9to5Mac Daily: December 20, 2024 – Apple Watch Ultra 3 rumors, more—Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + Next-gen CarPlay’s first models should still ‘arrive in 2024,’ per Apple’s site—Holiday breaks are starting to kick off, when Apple and other companies tend to not make many new announcements. But there’s one big update we’re stil...
- + Here are 20+ last-minute Apple gift ideas with holiday delivery—Are you still racing to finish your holiday shopping? Don’t worry, me too. Here are some last-minute ideas for the Apple and tech fans in your life – ...
- + Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 2 doorbuster price, AirTag 4-pack down at $70 ($17.50 each), action cams, more—We are ready to cap off the work week with a fresh batch of discounts alongside ongoing lows at up to $250 of f on Apple’s most affordable M4 and M4...
- + New MacBook Air OLED timeline reveals two unfortunate drawbacks—Last week we received word that the MacBook Pro would be getting OLED and lose its notch starting in 2026. That same report also detailed the OLED t...
- + Apple warns spyware targets via ‘threat notifications,’ offers these next steps—Did you know that Apple, for years, has had a system and process for sending ‘threat notifications’ to users of suspected spyware attacks? Here’s what...
- + How to use AirTag sharing when travelling with family and friends—I didn’t waste any time when AirTags first came out, immediately buying eight of them : for five bags, keys, a videography rig, and a bicycle. But ...
- + Bluesky extortion problem gets first response; Mentions tab added—We learned earlier this week of a Bluesky extortion issue, emerging after the social network said that it would use domain name ownership as a way t...
- + Review: Eve Outdoor Cam is a great HomeKit camera with floodlight [save 28% right now]—Update : Right now, you can . Eve Outdoor Cam is a sleek outdoor video camera for HomeKit, with integrated LED floodlight ideally designed to...
- + AI video editing coming to Instagram next year, using text prompts—AI video editing based on text prompts is coming to Instagram next year, with the company’s head showing off the ability to do things like change y...
- + iPhone 16 is surprisingly the best small phone of 2024 according to MKBHD—Every year, MKBHD holds its Smartphone Awards, choosing the best smartphones in different categories. For 2024, the YouTuber chose phones for 10 categ...
- + Apple stops signing iOS 18.1.1, blocking downgrade from 18.2—Apple on Thursday stopped signing iOS 18.1.1, preventing users from downgrading to this version of the operating system if their iPhone or iPad is alr...
- + ChatGPT for macOS now works with Apple Notes and more third-party apps—OpenAI last month announced a major update to the macOS ChatGPT app, which gained the ability to read on-screen content in certain apps . The company...
- + Here are all the airlines that support the new AirTags feature in iOS 18.2—With iOS 18.2, Apple supercharged AirTags with a new feature called “Share Item Location.” This feature lets you share the location of a lost AirTa...
- + Rumor Replay: Apple’s foldable iPad and iPhone are coming, AirTag 2 and more—This is Rumor Replay , a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. T...
- + Foldable iPads, Apple Intelligence blowback, new Apple Music Radio stations—From now through December 31, save 20% on all 9to5Mac Daily Plus, 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus, and 9to5Mac Pro annual subscriptions with promo code HOLID...
- + Apple Watch Ultra 3: Three new features are coming next year—Apple Watch Ultra, outside of a very nice new titanium black, hasn’t been meaningfully upgraded since 2023. But next year that’s going to change whe...
- + Best CarPlay solutions and accessories to gift iPhone users for the holidays—What do you get the iPhone user who has everything? CarPlay solutions and accessories are a great place to start! These are the best CarPlay related g...
- + 9to5Mac Daily: December 18, 2024 – TikTok ban, Vision Pro content—Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + iOS 18.2 adds two hidden tools for controlling your iPhone’s volume—iOS 18.2 comes with a lot of new features that are hard to miss, like the Mail redesign , new Image Playground app , and Genmoji . But there are al...
- + Deals: M4/Pro MacBook Pro up to $250 off from $1,399, iPad 10 $250, iPhone SSDs, HomeKit gear, more—Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a pair of return all-time lows on Apple’s most affordable M4 and M4 Pro MacBook Pro configurations. You...
- + M4 Mac mini proves Apple has fixed its biggest mistakes of the past—Apple’s M4 Mac mini is a surprisingly and wildly successful product. Per our homepage poll, it’s readers’ favorite product of the year—by far. Why i...
- + Apple’s Vision Pro strategy will succeed in creating a two-tier market – TrendForce—Apple’s Vision Pro strategy of launching a very high-end professional product first, and a more affordable consumer version second, is likely to pro...
- + Almost half of developer revenue now comes from subscriptions—Analytics data suggests that we’re downloading fewer iPhone apps this year than last, but spending significantly more money on them. That’s because ...
- + Apple Intelligence Chinese launch remains problematic as talks continue—An Apple Intelligence Chinese launch isn’t looking much closer, as the company continues forced talks with local companies about partnerships. ...
- + macOS 15.2 Sequoia backup bug(s) affecting Time Machine, CCC, and more—One or more backup bugs in macOS 15.2 Sequoia is affecting Apple’s own Time Machine utility, as well as third-party apps SuperDuper and CarbonCopy...
- + Call to ban Apple Intelligence summary feature after Luigi Mangione error—The Apple Intelligence summary feature should be banned after it falsely claimed that Luigi Mangione had shot himself, says Reporters Sans Frontière...
- + One in five AirTags to be made in Indonesia to resolve iPhone 16 sales ban—AirTags will be made in Indonesia for the first time, and production will ramp up to 20% of global production over time, according to a new report. ...
- + EU wants Apple to ensure ‘effective interoperability’ of iOS with other platforms—Apple this year was forced to drastically change how iOS works in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust law, which establishes a serie...
- + You can now call ChatGPT using your phone line when cellular data is not available—OpenAI has been announcing a lot of new features and enhancements for ChatGPT in recent days, and the company still has a few more cards up its sleeve...
- + 9to5Mac Daily: December 18, 2024 – TikTok ban, Vision Pro content—Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + Apple collaborates with NVIDIA to research faster LLM performance—In a blog post today , Apple engineers have shared new details on a collaboration with NVIDIA to implement faster text generation performance with la...
- + iOS 18.2 gives Apple Mail its biggest redesign ever, here’s everything new—iOS 18.2 is a huge release for users. New Apple Intelligence features are a major highlight, but so too is the Mail app, which gets its biggest rede...
- + These are the top 10 Apple TV+ shows coming soon in 2025—Apple TV+ has been having an especially good year , but the streamer is prepping a big lineup of shows and movies for 2025 too. Here are the top 10 T...
- + AirTag’s worst feature gets fixed forever by this new add-on accessory—Apple’s AirTag is a fantastic product with a lot of helpful use cases. Its greatest flaw, though, is battery life. Fortunately, there’s a new accessor...
- + Bloomberg: Apple scraps plans to offer iPhone hardware subscription service—Apple is no longer planning to create a “hardware subscription service” to make it as easy as possible to get a new iPhone every year. Bloomberg re...
- + macOS 15.3 and more public betas arrive, here’s what’s new—Apple has debuted the first public beta for a host of forthcoming software updates, including macOS Sequoia 15.3, iPadOS 18.3, tvOS 18.3, and more. He...
- + iOS 18.3 public beta now available, here’s what to expect—Apple has released iOS 18.3 public beta 1 today. The new beta offers a preview of the iPhone’s next software update to members of Apple’s beta softwar...
- + Is TikTok about to get banned in the US? It’s now up to the Supreme Court—TikTok is running out of options to avert its impending US ban . But one of the only sources of hope left for TikTok has just come through. The US Su...
- + AirTag just got a new feature in iOS 18.2, here’s how to use it—iOS 18.2 introduced a new feature for and other items in the Find My app, and it may just save you a lot of stress and trouble the next time you lo...
- + Deals: iPhone 15 Pro $349 off, M2 iPad Air $100 off, Find My gear from $28, MagSafe chargers, more—Our roundup of the best Apple gear deals you can still land in time for the big day has been updated but we have some new deals to scope out today a...
- + Gemini app on iPhone update adds model picker for 2.0 Flash—Following Android , Google is rolling out an update to the Gemini app on iPhone that lets users select 2.0 Flash Experimental. more… [Catego...
- + Astonishing 32TB hard drive uses lasers to heat and cool platters within a nanosecond—Seagate is finally offering its largest-ever hard drive – a staggering 32TB in a single drive, made possible by tech which uses lasers to heat and c...
- + PSA: AirPods Max are missing a key feature on the new USB-C model—Apple’s AirPods Max update this year wasn’t a full-blown AirPods Max 2, but rather a switch to USB-C and color swap . Unfortunately, the also lost a...
- + Five last minute Apple gift ideas for your iPhone friends and family—With Christmas now just a week away, it’s about time to ‘wrap up’ the holiday shopping season. Everyone is in the midst of hurrying to get their last ...
- + Huge growth in AI usage could cause electricity blackouts in US from next year—Electricity regulators are concerned that the huge growth in AI usage could lead to power blackouts in the US and Canada as early as next year. The ...
- + Hidden fees banned from hotel and concert apps & websites—The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has today announced a new rule which will ban apps and websites in the hotel and event industries from using hidd...
- + Most popular home internet routers in US may be banned as national security risk—The most popular home internet router brand in the US may be banned from sale in the country over fears that it represents a threat to national secur...
- + Leakers clash over iPhone 17 camera layout – triangular versus horizontal—Two leakers, each with enough of a track record to give them some credibility, are clashing over the iPhone 17 camera layout. The first say...
- + Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses will soon identify songs with Shazam—Meta this week announced new features coming to its smart glasses designed in partnership with Ray-Ban. will soon gain new AI capabilities as well as...
- + Threads testing new option to schedule posts, says it’s coming soon—Meta has been working on a lot of new features for Threads, its microblogging platform, and there’s another one coming soon. The company has now tease...
- + iOS 18.2 makes Camera Control the killer feature it was always meant to be—The iPhone 16’s Camera Control feature arrived to mixed reviews, including from me . But iOS 18.2 upgrades the feature in several key ways, making it...
- + Apple Intelligence isn’t changing lives yet, but just you wait—Apple Intelligence was first announced this June to much fanfare, and now it’s finally available via iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2. But at least one early rep...
- + iOS 18.3: New features, release date, and more—Apple has officially started beta testing iOS 18.3. The update comes with minor changes for iPhone users. Here’s everything you need to know. ...
- + Bad Monkey season 2 is coming to Apple TV+—One of my favorite Apple TV+ shows of the year, Bad Monkey , is officially getting a season 2 from Apple. Here’s the full announcement. mor...
- + New Apple TV+ movie will star John Krasinski, Natalie Portman, and big Indiana Jones energy—The 2025 lineup for Apple TV+ is starting to come into focus, and the latest revealed project is an Indiana Jones-inspired film starring John Krasinsk...
- + Apple Maps on the web now supports Look Around feature—Apple in June introduced a beta version of Apple Maps on the web , allowing users of other platforms such as Windows PCs to access its map service di...
- + Apple approves Delta emulator in US App Store with special external payment link—In the US and around the world, Apple has been engaged in a years-long dispute over the App Store, payments, and the like. One big battlefront has bee...
- + Apple wants you to start 2025 off strong with new Apple Watch Activity Challenge—Apple is ready to help start 2025 on the right foot. A new Apple Watch Activity Challenge has been set for January, encouraging you to “Ring in the Ne...
- + Vision Pro’s Immersive Video getting big 2025 updates with new Blackmagic camera and DaVinci Resolve—One of the most remarkable Vision Pro experiences involves watching Apple Immersive Video. Content available in Immersive Video has been released at...
- + These are my favorite Find My accessories this holiday season [Updated]—There’s a robust ecosystem of Find My accessories on the market nowadays. All of these accessories would make great holiday gifts this year across all...
- + Analyst: Trump will waive Apple’s China tariffs so it doesn’t ‘lose to Samsung’—President-elect Donald Trump has proposed sweeping tariffs on China, where Apple manufactures many of its products. Yet Apple’s stock is hitting all-t...
- + Deals: 13-inch 512GB M4 iPad Pro $200 off, metal 15W Qi2 MagSafe stands 46% off, HomeKit Secure Video cam, more—We have already spent some time this morning to collect all of the most notable price drops on current-generation Apple gear still shipping in time ...
- + What was your favorite Apple product released in 2024? [Poll]
- + 9to5Mac Daily: December 17, 2024 – Apple Intelligence, iOS 18.3 beta—Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + Apple Watch users in Brazil can now enable sleep apnea detection—With the launch of watchOS 11 in September, Apple announced that the would get a new feature capable of detecting possible sleep apnea. The feature w...
- + Apple Arcade’s top 2024 games hint at surprisingly thriving service—Yesterday Apple revealed the top Apple Arcade downloads of the year, alongside its top charts for iPhone apps and non-Arcade games . The most popular...
- + The best Beats products and deals for holiday shopping—If you’re still finalizing your holiday shopping, it’s hard to beat some of the current deals on Beats products . From the all-new Beats Pill to the ...
- + Apple’s foldable iPad is likely a test-bed for a future MacBook—Bloomberg this weekend reported that Apple has made prototypes of a foldable iPad , and plans to release it in 2028 . The device is said to open ...
- + Apple’s launching three new Home products next year, here’s what’s coming—The year is almost over, and Apple’s planning for 2025 to bring a big new push into Home products. Here are three Home devices expected to launch in t...
- + You can now buy Severance on Blu-Ray disc—The Apple TV+ streaming hit Severance is now available on physical media: you can now . The physical release has arrived a month ahead of t...
- + Best Apple deals still shipping in time for the holidays: M4 MacBook, MacBook Air, iPad, Apple Watch Series 10, more—We are now officially one week out from Christmas Eve 2024 and shipping times on Apple gear are starting to slip beyond the big day. If you’re still l...
- + Best Apple deals still shipping in time for the holidays: M4 MacBook, MacBook Air, iPad, Apple Watch Series 10, more—We are now officially one week out from Christmas Eve 2024 and shipping times on Apple gear are starting to slip beyond the big day. If you’re still l...
- + Apple faces criminal complaints over Congo conflict minerals and customer deception—Apple is facing criminal complaints by the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which accuses the company of illegally using conflict minerals, also k...
- + Threads could become as popular as X, as latest user numbers revealed—Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has for the first time revealed the daily number of Threads users, stating that there are now more than 100 million daily ...
- + TikTok ban: Supreme Court asked for emergency injunction; Trump meeting—The TikTok ban is once again in doubt, despite an appeals court rejecting the company’s argument that it was protected by the First Amendment. ...
- + Apple @ Work Podcast: Mac enterprise growth continues to surge—Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle , the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single profes...
- + PSA: iPadOS 18.3 and macOS 15.3 betas still don’t have the redesigned Mail app—Apple on Monday released the first betas of iOS 18.3 and macOS 15.3 to users , just a few days after the public release of iOS 18.2. There’s not much...
- + ChatGPT Search is now available to everyone for free—Back in October, OpenAI launched its own search engine integrated into ChatGPT . At first, the feature was made available only to ChatGPT Plus subscr...
- + Apple’s foldable iPad could be the dream all-in-one I’ve always wanted—Rumors have once again surfaced of Apple developing a large foldable iPad. But now we have some new details, and as a heavy iPad user I’m very excited...
- + Instagram rolling out ‘2024 Collage’ and other year-in-review features—As we approach the end of the year, Instagram is rolling out a new year-in-review feature. This year, you’ll be able to create a collage for your Inst...
- + Secure your family’s digital future with pCloud’s limited-time holiday bundles [up to 60% off]—This holiday season, pCloud, the trusted cloud storage provider for over 20 million users worldwide, is offering 9to5Mac readers an unprecedented cha...
- + iOS 18.3 adding Home app support for robot vacuums, per beta—Apple released iOS 18.3 beta 1 today for developers , five days after shipping iOS 18.2 to the public. One change in the new update is Home app suppo...
- + Genmoji comes to Mac with macOS Sequoia 15.3 beta—Apple recently introduced Genmoji with iOS 18.2 , which lets iPhone and iPad users create their own emoji using Apple Intelligence. Although the featu...
- + visionOS 2.3 beta 1 now available, plus tvOS 18.3 and watchOS 11.3—It’s new beta time. Apple has released beta 1 for visionOS 2.3, tvOS 18.3, watchOS 11.3, and more, exclusively for developers. Here’s what to expect. ...
- + macOS Sequoia 15.3 beta 1 now rolling out to developers—Apple has released a new software update for Mac users running the developer beta. macOS Sequoia 15.3 beta 1 is now available, arriving five days af...
- + iOS 18.3 beta 1 now available—Less than a week after the release of iOS 18.2 to the public , Apple has once again kicked off the beta cycle. iOS 18.3 is now available to developer...
- + MagSafe Monday: Want a simple MagSafe dock? Check out the GOWATT MagSafe dock—If you’re in the market for a sleek, no-fuss MagSafe dock, the might just be your next favorite accessory. With its elegant aluminum build, it’s desig...
- + 9to5Mac Daily: December 16, 2024 – Foldable iPhone and Mac, more—Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + Deals: M3 MacBook Air $400 off the original price, M4 iPad Pro $200 off, Beats Solo 4 $100 off, more—While shipping cut-off times ahead of the big day are starting to close, we are still tracking all-time low pricing on Apple Watch Series 10 alongsi...
- + iOS 18.2’s new Find My feature now supported by these major airlines—Last week, iOS 18.2 introduced a handy new Find My upgrade for sharing your lost item’s location with others—including airlines. Now, Apple has anno...
- + Security Bite: Realst malware returns to cash in on crypto boom—9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform . Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-s...
- + Apple Sports app gets four new features, including Live Activity scheduling—Apple Sports was launched earlier this year as a dedicated app for iPhone users to track sports. It’s received regular updates all year, and today t...
- + Carpool Karaoke makes Apple TV+ return with hour-long Christmas special—Carpool Karaoke started as a hit segment on James Corden’s late-night show, then later became a multi-season series sans Corden, starting on Apple ...
- + HomeKit exploit used for spyware attacks on iPhones, says Amnesty International—Amnesty International says a security vulnerability in HomeKit was used to target iPhones belonging to Serbian journalists and activists. ...
- + These are the iPhone’s most downloaded App Store apps of the year—Apple has revealed the most downloaded App Store apps and games of 2024. Its top charts are localized for many parts of the world, so you can see the ...
- + Apple officially renews sci-fi drama Silo for two more seasons to close out the story—Apple has officially renewed its hit sci-fi drama Silo for season three and season four, which will conclude the adaptation of the story based on th...
- + Most iPhone owners see little to no value in Apple Intelligence so far—A new survey suggests that Apple Intelligence matters to iPhone buyers, but the majority say that the initial features add little to no value. It ...
- + Meta thinks social media can protect us from deep fakes—Deep fakes are arguably the most dangerous aspect of AI. It’s now relatively trivial to create fake photos, audio, and even video. See below for deep ...
- + Luigi Mangione fake news could have been easily avoided by Apple Intelligence—Apple Intelligence managed to create a piece of Luigi Mangione fake news last week, thanks to the notification summary feature. It somehow decided t...
- + Review: Netgear RS600 router, testing WiFi 7 performance on iPhone 16—The is one of the first wave of WiFi 7 home routers on the market. While the RS600 is technically marketed as the mid-tier option in Netgear’s lineup...
- + Review: SwitchBot Wallet Finder is an incredibly useful accessory to track your wallet with iPhone Find My—I have an on my keychain to keep track of my keys, but obviously an AirTag is too big and bulky to fit inside a wallet. That’s what the SwitchBot Wal...
- + These are the best new MacBook deals for the holidays: options as low as $649—With Apple Intelligence requiring an M1 chip or newer, it’s never been a better time to buy your first MacBook, or upgrade an older MacBook you’re sti...
- + WSJ: iPhone 17 Air to be cheaper than expected; foldable iPhone on track for 2026—According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal this morning, Apple is working on two new foldable devices for 2026 and beyond. The report ...
- + WSJ: Foldable iPhone on track for 2026; iPhone 17 Air to be cheaper than Pro models—According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal this morning, Apple is working on two new foldable devices for 2026 and beyond. The report ...
- + iOS 18.2’s new Mail app is nice, but I disabled one of its main features—With iOS 18.2, Apple introduced an all new Mail app . It introduced mail categorization, a fresh coat of paint, contact photos/business logos for con...
- + Gift Guide collection 2024: Get them something they’ll actually want – All of the best gear to unwrap this year—This roundup includes a massive selection of gift guides spanning a wide-range of product categories to give you some wonderful last-minute ideas to e...
- + AirTag 2 to be far more useful, thanks to major improvement in one key area—According to AirTag from up to 3x the distance as the current model. more… [Category: News]
- + Apple’s AR smart glasses likely aren’t being released anytime soon, sadly—For the longest time, we’ve heard rumors about Apple developing some form of AR smart glasses. Nothing has come to light of that, though we do now hav...
- + Apple’s AR smart glasses likely aren’t being released anytime soon, sadly—For the longest time, we’ve heard rumors about Apple developing some form of AR smart glasses. Nothing has come to light of that, though we do now hav...
- + Report: Apple designing all new Magic Mouse, fixing charge port placement—According to the latest edition of Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter , Apple is working on a fully redesigned , focusing on key criticisms of the exi...
- + Apple reportedly releasing foldable iPad in 2028, potentially running macOS apps—According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman , Apple is aiming to release its first foldable in 2028. Gurman describes it as “something akin to a giant iPad ...
- + Elevate your holiday entertainment with XGIMI’s projectors—This holiday season, XGIMI is offering an array of cutting-edge projectors that promise to transform your festive gatherings into unforgettable experi...
- + Indie App Spotlight: ‘TechniCalc’ is a comprehensive calculator with a clean interface—Welcome to Indie App Spotlight . This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and ...
- + Apple Card now offering rare sign up bonuses for a limited time: up to $300—For a limited time, Apple is offering (at least) two new sign up bonuses for Apple Card. Apple Card typically comes with no sign up bonus, unlike most...
- + Apple @ Work: The future of the Mac in the workplace—Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle , the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single pro...
- + Tim Cook visiting Mar-a-Lago for Friday night dinner with Trump—Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to visit Mar-a-Lago on Friday night to dine with President-elect Donald Trump, according to a report from The New York Tim...
- + ‘Better Call Santa’ lets your children talk to Santa thanks to AI—Christmas is almost here, and although it’s already a magical time, technology can certainly help make this time of year even more special. With that ...
- + WhatsApp for iPhone will soon have its own call dialer—It’s been a while since WhatsApp introduced the ability to make audio and video calls in the app. To make this process even easier, Meta has been expe...
- + Apple TV+ has three festive, must-see titles for the holiday season—It’s the holiday season, and Apple TV+ has a variety of fitting titles for getting in the spirit. Here are three must-see holiday specials I highly re...
- + iOS 18.2 lets you set new default iPhone apps, here’s how it works—iOS 18.2 has finally arrived , and beyond a ton of great Apple Intelligence features and a big Mail redesign , the update also lets you set new de...
- + Here’s everything new in the Messages app on iOS 18.2—Apple’s Messages is one of the most used iPhone apps for many of us. It got a big iOS 18 update not long ago, but now even more change has arrived i...
- + Apple Intelligence botched a notification summary about Luigi Mangione, and the BBC isn’t happy—The BBC isn’t pleased with Apple Intelligence’s notification summary feature. The corporation says that the notification summary feature “generated ...
- + HomeKit Weekly: Lockly Zeno Series offers full compatibility with Home Key and HomeKit—Lockly recently released its latest Zeno Series smart door locks, which include some fantastic features that Apple fans will love. Unveiled at CES 20...
- + PSA: Avoid faking your Spotify Wrapped results if you’re in Congress—Apple Music did a better Spotify Wrapped than Spotify this year, but that wasn’t the issue for this congressman from New Jersey who got caught poorl...
- + Text message job scams are gamified and on the rise, FTC warns—Has your iPhone dinged with a Messages or WhatsApp notification recently about a curious job offer? You’re not alone, as today’s FTC warning about tex...
- + Apple Vision Pro takes you on an immersive dive with tiger sharks eating lunch—Looking for a weekend activity? Throw on your wetsuit and strap on Apple Vision Pro to take an immersive dive with tiger sharks — wetsuit optional. ...
- + Lawmakers remind Apple it must remove TikTok from the App Store next month—As TikTok’s ban in the United States swiftly approaches, lawmakers on Friday reminded Apple that they are on the hook for enforcement. more...
- + 9to5Mac Daily: December 13, 2024 – iOS delays, USB-C changes—Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + Deals: M4/Pro/Max MacBook Pro up to $300 off, PlugBug Find My charger new low, HomeKit lamp 30% off, more—We are indeed still tracking Wi-Fi + Cell M2 iPad Air models at $150 off alongside the $169 price drop on AirPods Max that is now available to...
- + iOS 18.2’s launch didn’t cause the ChatGPT outage…probably—Earlier this week, Apple released iOS 18.2 into the world with a new built-in ChatGPT integration . Not long after, ChatGPT and other OpenAI servic...
- + Apple’s Passwords app makes it easy to replace your existing password manager—Apple’s Passwords app debuted this fall as a new password management solution for Apple devices. It also, helpfully, makes getting started very easy...
- + Here are the best iPad accessories under $100—Apple products are known for their design, premium quality, and seamless ecosystem. However, when it comes to accessories, Apple’s offerings often com...
- + Mozi is a new social media app for people who don’t want a new social media app—Plenty of people have tried to replace Twitter/X , but only a few new social media apps have achieved any traction, notably Threads and Bluesky . ...
- + I love iPhone Mirroring, and would like these three changes—Continuity is one of the biggest strengths of the Apple ecosystem, and iPhone Mirroring is a great addition to that – letting us not only mirror our...
- + iPhone 17 Air reportedly takes the first step toward production—The iPhone 17 Air has reportedly entered the new product introduction (NPI) phase – the first step toward manufacture of the ultra-thin model. ...
- + Apple to stop selling iPhone SE and iPhone 14 in Europe as USB-C deadline hits—iPhone 14 series at the end of the year, as the USB-C universal charging connector deadline comes into effect. Right now, the oldest phones ...
- + A new HomePod mini is coming next year, and it definitely needs Apple Intelligence—Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported earlier today that Apple has been working on a new HomePod mini for next year . While the report is focused on men...
- + Butterfly puts Bluesky on your Apple Watch with a beautiful app—Want the latest social network that’s popping off to be available on your Apple Watch? Leave it up to indie developers to always find a way. The lates...
- + Tim Cook visits Apple UK headquarters with King Charles III—Apple CEO Tim Cook on Thursday visited Apple’s UK headquarters accompanied by His Majesty King Charles III. Cook, who has been spending a few days in ...
- + Netflix CEO to appear in cameo role in upcoming Apple TV+ comedy—The upcoming Seth Rogen comedy The Studio will feature a surprise appearance from Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos. Despite the series being ordered by App...
- + 9to5Mac Daily: December 12, 2024 – visionOS 2.2 upgrades and more—Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + WhatsApp announces improvements to audio and video calls—WhatsApp on Thursday announced a series of improvements coming soon to audio and video calls just in time for the holiday season. According to Meta, u...
- + iOS 18.2 makes AirPods more powerful than ever, here’s why—recently received huge new features in Hearing Aid, Hearing Test, and Hearing Protection . But for many users, Apple’s latest iOS update may be even ...
- + Velvet Caviar has dozens of adorable iPhone 16 cases, save 20% for a limited time—Velvet Caviar puts aesthetics and style first, with tons of cool case options for your iPhone 16. Their cases boast trendy patterns, vibrant colors, ...
- + Rumor Replay: Cellular Macs, Vision Pro gaming, Apple home launches, more—This is Rumor Replay , a weekly column at 9to5Mac that provides a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with my analysis and comme...
- + Apple reviving its discontinued AirPort router has never looked more likely—Once upon a time, Apple made Wi-Fi routers called AirPorts. But the company abandoned the router scene with its last AirPort discontinued in 2018 . N...
- + iWork just entered the Apple Intelligence era—Apple released the second round of AI features powered by Apple Intelligence this week through iOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia. Now it’s the iWork suite ...
- + Apple modem roadmap, Apple Watch satellite connectivity, OLED MacBook Pro—From now through December 31, save 20% on all 9to5Mac Daily Plus, 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus, and 9to5Mac Pro annual subscriptions with promo code HOLID...
- + ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode adding video and screen sharing input (plus a Santa mode)—OpenAI has unveiled two new ChatGPT features today as part of its 12 days of OpenAI campaign. Notably, ChatGPT is learning how to include video input ...
- + Gurman: New Apple TV and HomePod mini on track for 2025 release, will use Apple networking chip—Apple is reportedly preparing to take another significant step in its silicon independence journey, according to Mark Gurman reporting for Bloomberg ...
- + Apple now selling medical expert-designed Vision Pro accessory that solves top user complaint—Aside from the $3500 starting price, there’s one common complaint about Apple Vision Pro that most customers experience. Apple has worked with an unli...
- + This Vision Pro clone from Samsung and Google is good news for Apple users—Samsung has a new headset coming , powered by Android XR, and it looks an awful lot like an Apple Vision Pro clone. While the existence of another Sa...
- + Deals: Black Apple Watch Ultra 2 doorbuster pricing, M2 iPad Air $150 off, AirPods Max up to $170 off, more—Deals on Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Watch Series 10 continue, but today we have the return of the early Black Friday doorbuster pricing on the bl...
- + Google announces Android XR, launching 2025 on Samsung headset—Besides phones and tablets, Android is available on smartwatches, TVs, and even cars. Google today announced Android XR as the next form factor the op...
- + iOS 18.2 adds new language support to Apple Intelligence in these five places—iOS 18.2 has arrived, bringing a redesigned Mail app , Photos app fixes , and more . Some of the biggest changes, though, are with new AI features...
- + Security cameras and alarms effective at deterring burglars, say burglars—If you’ve ever wondered whether security cameras and alarms are effective at deterring burglars, the answer is yes – and that comes from a very re...
- + These emoji and acronyms are no longer cool, says social media analysis—Sentiment analysis on social media suggests that certain emoji and internet acronyms are now falling out of favor, either being used less frequently...
- + Apple Wallet now supports digital driver’s licenses in 10 locations—Does your state support Apple Wallet’s digital state ID or driver’s license feature yet? As of today, there are 10 locations that officially let iPhon...
- + Gurman: iOS 19 delays will cause more spread out, slow software rollout—iOS 18 has brought a uniquely staggered rollout of new features, with packed 18.1 and 18.2 releases so far. According to Mark Gurman, that has created...
- + United Airlines integrating Apple’s Share Item Location into its mobile app—Apple last month announced a new Share Item Location feature for helping to track AirTags and Apple devices, and said at the time that it would be...
- + This could be the iPhone 17 Pro horizontal camera bump, says reliable leaker—Long before the iPhone 16 launch, there were suggestions that it would have a side-by-side camera layout to better support spatial video across all ...
- + Exclusive 20% off at Nomad for 9to5 readers: Leather iPhone 16 cases, Apple Watch bands, more + up to 90% off clearance—Our exclusive holiday sales just for 9to5 readers aren’t done just yet, and today we have a big one – 20% off everything at Nomad . While the bra...
- + Apple reportedly canceled another Extreme chip for a future Mac Pro—There’s currently very little reason to buy a Mac Pro over a Mac Studio configured with the M2 Ultra chip. That’s because Apple reportedly cancele...
- + Google Maps rolling out new teal accent color on Android, iOS—Like other first-party apps that lack Dynamic Color theming, Google Maps currently uses a blue accent for buttons and other UI elements, but that look...
- + Holiday Deal Hub: Exclusive offers on the best accessories and apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more [Updated]—Welcome to the 2024 9to5Mac Holiday Deal Hub. We have once again secured readers a load of exclusive deals on some of our favorite Apple gear accessor...
- + 9to5Mac Daily: December 11, 2024 – iOS 18.2 officially launches, Apple Watch rumors—Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + ChatGPT down for some users; iOS 18.2 integration affected—OpenAI has acknowledged that its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, is currently experiencing an outage, making the platform inaccessible to users all over ...
- + PSA: There’s another update available for users running the latest iOS 18.2 RC build—As we recently reported, Apple released a second RC build of iOS 18.2 to developers and beta testers before releasing the update to everyone earlier...
- + Apple promotes the newly launched Genmoji in a fun new iPhone 16 ad—Apple on Wednesday released iOS 18.2 to the public, and the update brings many more Apple Intelligence features to iPhone and iPad, including Image Pl...
- + Microsoft Teams for iPad now supports external webcams—Microsoft this week released an update to the Teams app for that adds an important new feature. With the new version, Microsoft Teams users on iPadOS...
- + iOS 18.2: New features for your iPhone (other than AI)—iOS 18.2 is now available to everyone , and the update is headlined by major new Apple Intelligence features. While those Apple Intelligenc...
- + Apple TV+ lands new Brett Goldstein project, proving ‘he’s here, he’s there, he’s every … where’—Apple TV+ has announced a new romantic drama in the works starring and written by Brett Goldstein, the man known especially for his beloved Roy Kent...
- + iOS 18.3 beta release date: Here’s when to expect the next update—iOS 18.2 just launched to the public, but for beta users who have been running the software since October, it’s officially old news. Next up is the ...
- + Apple Vision Pro apps get a 5G boost with visionOS 2.2—5G may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Apple Vision Pro. After all, there’s no built-in cellular option. But it turns o...
- + New iOS 18.2 feature will ‘change the way we make music forever,’ says Michael Bublé—iOS 18.2 is now available for iPhone users, and one of its new features is gaining high praise from musical artist Michael Bublé, also known as the ...
- + An M4 MacBook Air is coming in 2025, but you don’t have to wait for an upgraded model—Mark Gurman has been reporting for months that an M4 MacBook Air is coming in 2025, but you don’t have to wait for an upgraded model. That’s because...
- + Update your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to fix these security vulnerabilities—Apple regularly lists resolved vulnerabilities for iPhone, iPad, and Mac after each software update. Right on cue, the company has released an extensi...
- + Genmoji are here in iOS 18.2, your iPhone’s new emoji superpower—iOS 18.2 is now available for iPhone users, bringing one of the most anticipated new Apple Intelligence features : Genmoji. Here’s everything you sho...
- + Microsoft introduces feature that enables file sharing between iPhone and Windows PCs—Microsoft on Wednesday announced a new feature coming soon to Windows that will let users easily share files between an iPhone and a PC, similar to Ap...
- + Apple Watch just gained a helpful new feature for inspiring you to stay active—Apple Watch recently learned a new trick for customers who need to take a rest day, week, or month without breaking an Activity streak. watchOS 11 an...
- + Instagram, Facebook, WhatsApp, and Threads are currently down in major Meta outage—Meta is currently experiencing a major outage across all its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Messenger, and WhatsApp. As ...
- + Apple Vision Pro just got way more useful following visionOS 2.2 release—After several rounds of beta testing, visionOS 2.2 is now the official current software version for Apple Vision Pro. Included with the update is a mu...
- + watchOS 11.2 now available for Apple Watch users with updated Camera Remote app—Along with the release of iOS 18.2 to the public , Apple is today also releasing watchOS 11.2 for Apple Watch users. Unlike iOS 18.2, which adds new ...
- + Apple releases tvOS 18.2 and HomePod 18.2, here’s what’s new—Apple’s two home devices have received new software updates today. tvOS 18.2 and HomePod 18.2 are available now. Here’s everything that’s new. ...
- + macOS Sequoia 15.2 now available, here’s everything that’s new—The next big update for the Mac has arrived. macOS Sequoia 15.2 is now available for all users, bringing the latest Apple Intelligence features and ...
- + iOS 18.2 now available: Here are Apple’s full release notes on what’s new—As promised , Apple has officially released iOS 18.2 to the public. You can read our full coverage from this morning for more details on what’s new,...
- + Apple announces redesigned Beats iPhone 16 case with sapphire crystal Camera Control—Beats surprised us all in September when the Apple-owned audio company launched . It turns out Beats has even more to offer for the iPhone 16 line wit...
- + Deals: M3/Pro MacBook Pro up to $700 off, iPhone 15 Pro up to $450 off, Apple Watch Series 10, Find My gear, more—Alongside the return of Black Friday pricing on Apple Watch Series 10 configurations starting from $330 with Christmas delivery, we are tracking s...
- + Interview: How these developers created 2024’s most celebrated apps—Apple today announced the winners of the 2024 App Store Awards , recognizing apps and games that “helped users ignite their creativity, achieve new m...
- + My favorite Mac accessory is infinitely more comfortable than other peripherals—At the start of this year, I told my doctor about experiencing constant severe wrist pain since the prior summer. A few weeks later I was connected to...
- + HomePod 18.2 upgrades Siri’s most used feature with one big change—This hasn’t been a great year for the HomePod, but Apple’s finally showing its smart speaker some love. Today’s HomePod 18.2 software update brings ...
- + Apple rumored to work with Broadcom on first server chip for AI, putting conversational Siri timeline in focus—In a heavily paywalled article, The Information reports that Apple is partnering with Broadcom to develop a new AI chip specifically designed for serv...
- + Court forces removal of login box in WordPress vs WP Engine battle [U]—You may be aware of a bizarre feud between WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg and website hosting platform WP Engine. If not, you’ll find a recap b...
- + Apple confirms these missing Apple Intelligence features are still being developed—Apple announced today that iOS 18.2 is coming today , including the next round of Apple Intelligence-powered features. Meanwhile, there are still ple...
- + Here are the winners of the 2024 App Store Awards—After unveiling the finalists last month, Apple today officially took the wraps off the 2024 App Store Awards winners. This year, the comp...
- + You can again turn your iPhone into a classic iPod (if you’re quick)—Every now and then a developer creates an app that lets you turn your iPhone display into a classic iPod . They never last long before Apple pulls...
- + macOS Sequoia 15.2 coming today with these new features—Apple is releasing a new software update for Macs today, bringing a fresh wave of Apple Intelligence features and more. Here’s everything new in mac...
- + iOS 18.2 launching today with most compelling Apple Intelligence features yet—Apple has confirmed that iOS 18.2 is rolling out to iPhone users today. The update includes major new Apple Intelligence features, upgrades to the Cam...
- + DOJ forced Apple to hand over customer call and message data without the required authorization—An official government report has concluded that the Trump-era Department of Justice (DOJ) did not obtain the required authorizations before demanding...
- + Apple’s UK investment tops £18B, supports 550k jobs, inc ‘critical’ engineering—Apple’s UK investment exceeds £18B ($23B) over the past five years, and the company says that it now supports over 550,000 direct and indirect jobs. ...
- + Apple Pay now available in one more country following recent expansion—After rolling out Tap to Pay on iPhone to users in the United Arab Emirates and Chile, Apple today also introduced Apple Pay in Egypt. The news was ...
- + iPhone 15 was used to shoot major sequel ‘28 Years Later,’ and the trailer is impressive—‘ Shot on iPhone ’ isn’t at all a new slogan for Apple, but it’s about to get its biggest showcase yet. Next summer’s blockbuster, 28 Years Later , w...
- + Apple expands Tap to Pay on iPhone to users in the United Arab Emirates—A few weeks after launching Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand , Apple on Tuesday announced another expansion of the feature. As of today, merchants...
- + Holiday Deal Hub: Exclusive deals on the best accessories and apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more—Welcome to the 2024 9to5Mac Holiday Deal Hub. We have once again secured readers a load of exclusive deals on some of our favorite Apple gear accessor...
- + Holiday Deal Hub: Exclusive deals on the best accessories for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more—Welcome to the 2024 9to5Mac Holiday Deal Hub. We have once again secured readers a load of exclusive deals on some of our favorite Apple gear accessor...
- + Apple TV+ just landed this upcoming film from a Deaf actor, filmmaker, and advocate—Apple TV+ just landed an upcoming film about a protest that led to a university’s first Deaf president. The title comes from a Deaf actor, filmmaker, ...
- + Apple releases first firmware update for new Beats Pill speaker—Apple debuted a long-anticipated of the Beats Pill over the summer , and today the company has launched its first firmware update for the new speake...
- + Apple Watch on track to upgrade from LTE to 5G with rumored modem switch—Apple Watch has had optional cellular connectivity since Apple Watch Series 3 in 2017. However, the connection has remained 4G LTE while the smartphon...
- + Apple Watch Ultra 3 may get a new lifesaving feature—Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg about a potential Apple Watch Ultra 3 feature that could next year that could be lifesaving. Gurman’s reporting al...
- + 9to5Mac Daily: December 10, 2024 – OLED MacBook Pro rumors, Intel shakeup —Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + iOS 18.2 improves Apple’s Podcasts app, but my biggest complaint is unchanged—Apple’s Podcasts app has received solid updates recently, like its killer transcripts feature —and more is coming in iOS 18.2. But all these improvem...
- + Resident Evil 2 arrives on the App Store 26 years* after debut [75% discount]—Another entry from the iconic horror game series Resident Evil has arrived on the App Store. Some 26 years after first debuting, Resident Evil 2 has l...
- + Nomad introduces the Leather Folio for your M4 iPad Pro—Nomad has unveiled its latest accessory for the M4 iPad Pro: the Leather Folio. This premium case combines sophisticated design with practical functio...
- + Deals: M2 iPad Air now $130 off, Navy Alpine Loop, 25W Apple MagSafe Charger 29% off, Sonos Ace $100 off, more—Today’s best deals are headlined by a particularly notable offer on the most affordable M2 iPad Air down at one of the best prices ever – you can no...
- + Instagram’s new ‘trial reels’ feature lets creators test content with non-followers—Meta is introducing a new way for creators to test content performance before sharing with followers. The new Instagram feature called trial reels all...
- + Apple’s Stocks app gets a rare update in iOS 18.2 with one key feature—iOS 18.2 is releasing any day now , bringing a huge update for iPhone users. The focus of the update is the second wave of Apple Intelligence featur...
- + Analogue is the first 3D immersive collaboration app for Apple Vision Pro, Spatial 3D design app coming soon—Apple Vision Pro continues to gain new apps tailor-made for spatial computing. The latest is from the immersive experts at Spatial. It’s a brand new...
- + Apple Maps gets upgraded Yelp experience, with more change likely coming—Apple Maps may have had a shaky start, but it has undoubtedly grown very compelling over the years. One area that’s still hit or miss, though, is inte...
- + Apple Originals score nine Golden Globe nominations, including Best Drama—Apple Originals have this year notched up a total of nine Golden Globe nominations, including Slow Horses for Best Drama. No fewer than se...
- + Security Bite: Jamf uncovers TCC bypass vulnerability allowing stealthy access to iCloud data—9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform . Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-s...
- + Apple made a prototype cellular MacBook in 2007 – should it finally sell one? [Poll]—Apple actually built a working cellular MacBook as a prototype all the way back in 2007, and Bloomberg reports that the company may finally rele...
- + Apple Music expands live, hosted radio with three new stations—Apple Music has announced an expansion of its radio offerings today, with three brand new stations featuring live hosts and curation. more...
- + MacWeb announces cloud hosting support for the new Mac mini M4—MacWeb , a leader in bare-metal Mac cloud services, has announced its latest lineup of dedicated offerings powered by Apple’s new M4 and M4 Pro chips....
- + Box integrates Adobe Express image editor directly into its cloud platform—Adobe and Box on Tuesday announced a new partnership that will integrate services from both companies. Starting today, Box users will have access to t...
- + Popular Science declares Vision Pro to be gadget of the year—Vision Pro is gadget of the year, according to Popular Science. The device was also the magazine’s pick as overall innovation of the year. ...
- + CSAM victims sue Apple for $1.2B for dropping planned scanning tool—Thousands of CSAM victims are suing Apple for dropping plans to scan devices for the presence of child sexual abuse materials. In additio...
- + Apple @ Work Podcast: When you trade in your fleet of iPhones, where do they go?—Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle , the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single profes...
- + These are the best budget-friendly fitness accessories for iPhone and Apple Watch—Looking for stocking stuffers or getting a head start on goals for 2025? If you’re an iPhone and Apple Watch user, these budget-friendly fitness acces...
- + iOS 18.2 adds a brand new app to your iPhone’s Home Screen—iOS 18.2 is set to be released to everyone as soon as this week. The update comes with big changes for iPhone users, including new Apple Intellige...
- + TestFlight updated with dark and tinted icon for iOS 18—TestFlight was recently updated with a refreshed design and new features, but Apple still had one more thing before the end of the year. TestFlight’s ...
- + Rode Wireless Go 3 delivers 40 hours of local 32-bit float recording, 260m range, more—Following the launch of its Wireless Micro in November, Rode is back with the all-new Rode Wireless Go 3 dual wireless mic system. The new version...
- + Spotify officially kills Car Thing, remaining units have stopped working—As announced earlier this year, Spotify Car Thing is dead, with all units having officially been disabled as of today. more… [Category: News...
- + 9to5Mac Daily: December 9, 2024 – Apple modem and cellular Macs—Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + Apple may be fixing two of the Mac’s most annoying limitations—The last few years have brought the Mac new growth and innovation thanks to Apple silicon. But there are still several limitations the Mac has when co...
- + Apple is the best-managed company in the US, ranking claims—Apple is the best-run company in the United States, according to this year’s Management Top 250 ranking from the Drucker Institute . Apple dethroned ...
- + Norwegian app ‘Vipps’ is the first to support NFC wallet API on iPhone—The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation compelled Apple to grant developers greater access to the iPhone’s NFC reader, an...
- + Sora is OpenAI’s new video generation tool, here’s everything it can do—Today, OpenAI continued its 12 days of product announcements with a big one: Sora, its video generation model, is now available to the public. Here’...
- + MagSafe Monday: The Baseus Nomos 5-in-1 charging station is a silver bullet for desk clutter—If your desk is a battlefield of cables and chargers fighting for outlets, you’ll want to check out the Baseus Nomos 5-in-1 Charging Station. With ple...
- + iPhone 17 Air will be 25% thinner, Apple’s ‘thinnest phone yet’ per report—Next year’s iPhone 17 Air continues to get more detailed spec leaks. The latest report gives us our best understanding yet of exactly how much thinner...
- + New iOS 18.2 RC and more now available, with major updates imminent—Apple has released updated RC (release candidate) builds for iOS 18.2, macOS 15.2 RC, and more software betas. These follow the first RC versions that...
- + Here are all of the ways Samsung’s One UI 7 update copies iOS [Gallery]—Samsung’s One UI 7 update is huge and, for the most part, pretty good, but there’s some clear influence throughout as Samsung has seemingly been tryin...
- + Apple hints at radically different AGI view than AI competitors—Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is a regular discussion point for many AI companies, but it seems that Apple has a radically different view than...
- + Apple’s Johny Srouji likely on Intel’s new CEO short list—Apple’s vice president of Hardware Technologies Johny Srouji became known for his work leading the development of Apple Silicon chips, which have beco...
- + Deals: Most affordable 13-inch M4 iPad Pro $200 off, M2 iPad Air from $499, official Apple Watch band, more—Joining ongoing all-time lows on just about all Apple Watch Series 10 configurations , today we are looking over at the 2024 iPad lineup with the ret...
- + Rumor: OLED MacBook Pro without a notch coming in 2026—Apple has big plans for the future of MacBook Pro displays. A new timeline from research firm Omdia reveals that Apple aims to transition the MacBoo...
- + Next Apple TV+ movie is a Valentine’s Day horror thriller, here’s the trailer—Apple TV+ has revealed its next movie release, and it’s a little bizarre and still very mysterious. Starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller, The Go...
- + iPhone SE 4 is coming soon; here are the latest rumors—Apple is reportedly set to launch the iPhone SE 4 in just a few short months . The update will bring a dramatic overhaul to Apple’s most affordable i...
- + Apple announces expansion in Saudi Arabia, retail stores opening in 2026—Apple today announced that it would be expanding its retail presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the online store opening in 2025, and phys...
- + Here’s everything we’re expecting with Apple Pro Display XDR 2—Apple introduced the in 2019 with its $4999 price tag, no included stand, and an optional Pro Stand for $999. Since then, despite all of the advancem...
- + With the M4 Mac lineup, Apple will be doing something it hasn’t in over a decade—Seemingly, for the first time in forever, Apple will be updating every single Mac with an M4 chip, presuming rumors hold correct. There have been a nu...
- + Apple discontinued these 15 products after its fall releases—Apple’s had a very eventful fall, with a jam packed September event, an iPad mini 7 launch in mid October, followed up by an “exciting week of announc...
- + Apple reportedly collaborating with Sony to bolster VR gaming on Vision Pro—According to Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter , Apple is planning on supporting typical VR game controllers on Apple Vision Pro, and has apparently ...
- + Gurman: Apple planning to support PlayStation VR controllers with Vision Pro—According to Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, Apple is planning on supporting typical VR game controllers on Apple Vision Pro, and has apparently ap...
- + Best CarPlay solutions and accessories to gift iPhone users for the holidays—What do you get the iPhone user who has everything? CarPlay solutions and accessories are a great place to start! These are the best CarPlay related g...
- + Meet the next level MacBook battery protection – Chargie for Laptops—Technological advancements have meant that devices are lasting longer than ever. But one of the first parts to go is often the battery. Laptop batteri...
- + Meet the next level Macbook battery protection – Chargie for Laptops—Technological advancements have meant that devices are lasting longer than ever. But one of the first parts to go is often the battery. Laptop batteri...
- + Indie App Spotlight: ‘Griply’ is an all-in-one planner for goal setting, task management, and habit tracking—Welcome to Indie App Spotlight . This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and ...
- + Watch the trailer for Severance season 2, ahead of January premiere on Apple TV+—Apple today shared the official trailer for the highly-anticipated second season of its hit drama series ‘Severance’ , ahead of its premiere on Janua...
- + These three improvements could turn M4 MacBook Air into my dream laptop—While the MacBook Pro is the place to go for the latest and greatest tech, I’ve always been drawn to the for one key reason: portability. There’s jus...
- + Apple is reportedly exploring cellular connectivity for Vision Pro, and that’s a great thing—Apple has been internally working towards developing new 5G modems for the longest time, and we’re finally expected to see them debut in the iPhone ...
- + Apple is reportedly exploring 5G cellular for Vision Pro, and that’s a great thing—Apple has been internally working towards developing new 5G modems for the longest time, and we’re finally expected to see them debut in the iPhone ...
- + Apple @ Work: Parallels Enterprise Edition allows IT admins to quickly provision, restrict, monitor, and manage their Parallels Desktop deployment—Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle , the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single pro...
- + PSA: Select Apple Stores offering personalized holiday bags this weekend—As holiday shopping continues, Apple is running a fun promotion at Apple Stores this weekend. At select stores in San Francisco, Miami, Los ...
- + ‘Karo’ app for assigning tasks to other people now available on the Mac—I recently wrote about Karo, a new iPhone app from developer Mustafa Yusuf that helps people create to-do lists and assign tasks to others. Starting t...
- + 9to5Mac Daily: December 6, 2024 – iOS 18.2 tidbits, more—Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + Download new macOS and Safari splash screen wallpapers—Apple is adding six new background options for Safari in iOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2. Head below to download each one for use anywhere outside of ...
- + Bloomberg: Apple ‘investigating’ bringing cellular to the Mac for the first time—Earlier today, Bloomberg detailed Apple’s multi-year plan to ditch Qualcomm and debut its own modem technology in the iPhone and iPad. I...
- + Inside details on Apple-MLS deal, viewership revealed in new report—Apple and Major League Soccer (MLS) struck a deal starting in 2023 for 10 years of partnership —a huge swing by both parties. Now, two years in, a ne...
- + HomeKit Weekly: Tis the season to automate all your Christmas decorations with HomeKit—It feels like the year has flown by—just yesterday, we were looking forward to 2024, and now, we are gearing up for the holiday season. For many of us...
- + Uber just made its Live Activity a lot better on the Apple Watch—With watchOS 11, Apple has brought Live Activities from the iPhone to the Apple Watch , so that users can check for updates in real time directly fro...
- + What’s new in macOS 15.2? Here are Apple’s full release notes—The next big update for the Mac is almost here. macOS Sequoia 15.2 is expected to arrive next week , and Apple has published the full release notes f...
- + Apple health VP talks Apple health innovations and smart ring rumors in new interview—Apple fans and tech enthusiasts are in for a treat as longtime YouTuber and Apple reviewer Nikias Molina sits down with Sumbul Desai, Apple’s Vice P...
- + Gurman: Apple-designed 5G modem coming to 2025 iPhones will be worse than Qualcomm’s—Apple’s long-in-the-works project to build its own cellular modem is about to see the light of day. As multiple reports have indicated in the past, se...
- + Apple dodges class action lawsuit over iCloud’s 5GB free tier and more—A multi-year attempt to establish a class action lawsuit against Apple over iCloud storage has officially been dismissed. In a new court fili...
- + Deals: AirPods 4 with ANC hit best price ever at $139, Apple Watch Series 10 from $330, AirFly SE, more—While we are still tracking some particularly notable deals on official Apple Watch Solo Bands for as low as $17 as well as this exclusive sitewid...
- + TikTok ban still coming in January after new US law upheld—TikTok’s US ban is looming, and a new ruling by an appeals court has removed one of the last reasons for hope that the ban might not go into effect. ...
- + Apple TV+ hit comedy named one of 10 best TV shows of the year—This year Apple TV+ has really hit its stride , and end of year awards are starting to recognize that. One prestigious body has just named a hit Appl...
- + Apple exec addresses M4 Mac mini modular storage, relocated power button—In a new interview with Fast Company , Apple executive Kate Bergeron has shared several additional details on the M4 Mac mini – including info on t...
- + MacWhisper 11 brings a friendly redesign to the best AI-powered transcription app—We’ve long been big fans of MacWhisper here at 9to5Mac, and the new v11 update improves on the already great transcription app. more… [Ca...
- + Fly Me to the Moon movie now streaming on Apple TV+—After making its debut in cinemas around the world in July, the original film Fly Me to the Moon is now streaming on Apple TV+ . Scarlett ...
- + Brazilian court overturns injunction imposed on Apple’s App Store—Following a report earlier today about Apple appealing a Brazilian antitrust regulator’s ruling on the App Store , the Brazilian courts decided on Th...
- + 9to5Mac Daily: December 5, 2024 – The latest iPhone and iPad rumors—Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + iOS 18.2 adds natural language search to Apple Music and Apple TV app—Apple has been testing iOS 18.2 for a while now, and the update brings a lot of new features related to Apple Intelligence such as Genmoji and Image P...
- + Samsung unveils One UI 7 for its Android phones – and it looks a lot like iOS 18—Samsung on Thursday unveiled One UI 7, the new version of its custom experience for the company’s Android phones. One UI 7 comes with a lot of new fe...
- + ‘Festivitas’ brings holiday cheer to your Mac’s dock and menu bar—Looking for a way to bring some holiday cheer to your Mac? Festivitas is a new app from developer Simon Støvring that does exactly that. m...
- + Apple appeals Brazilian regulator’s decision requiring sideloading in iOS—As we recently reported, the Brazilian antitrust regulator known as “Cade” recently ruled that Apple can no longer prevent developers from selling co...
- + Rumor Replay: Foldable iPhone, new M5 iPad Pro, HomePod confusion—This is Rumor Replay , a new weekly column at 9to5Mac that provides a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with my analysis and com...
- + Apple Vision Pro has completely changed how Porsche unveils sports cars in two ways—It’s no secret that the team members at Porsche are fans of Apple technology. From embracing next-gen CarPlay to including Apple CEO Tim Cook in a ...
- + iOS 18.2 makes Apple Photos better with these five changes—Apple’s Photos app got a major redesign in iOS 18, and not all of the changes have been well received. Fortunately, Apple’s listened to feedback and...
- + iOS 18.2 expands AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid and testing features to more countries— gained hearing aid capabilities with iOS 18.1 , which was released to the public in October. Users can run a test to detect potential hearing loss a...
- + Vision Pro stadiums, ‘Heartstrings’ ad, and holiday tech support—From now through December 31, save 20% on all 9to5Mac Daily Plus, 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus, and 9to5Mac Pro annual subscriptions with promo code HOLID...
- + Apple Wallet adds digital ID support for another state—Apple continues to add new supported states to its Wallet digital ID program. Slowly but surely, more of the US makes it possible to include your driv...
- + iOS 18.2: Here are Apple’s full release notes on what’s new—Apple today released what is likely the final beta of iOS 18.2 to developer and public beta testers. Along with this release, Apple has also publish...
- + Apple releases RC betas for tvOS 18.2, visionOS 2.2, watchOS 11.2, here’s what to expect—Apple has released RC betas for tvOS 18.2, visionOS 2.2, and watchOS 11.2 ahead of their public launch coming soon. Public betas are here for Apple TV...
- + macOS Sequoia 15.2 RC now available, wide release soon—Apple has released the macOS Sequoia 15.2 RC (release candidate) in beta. It’s available for both developers and public beta users, providing both gro...
- + iOS 18.2 RC now available to developers and public beta users—Apple has released the iOS 18.2 RC to developer and public beta testers today, two weeks after the release of the fourth beta . Today’s iOS 18.2 RC u...
- + ChatGPT Pro coming soon for $200/month, per OpenAI leak—OpenAI talks often about how it wants to make ChatGPT and its various AI tools available free to as many users as possible. But the company is also pu...
- + Coming soon to Apple Vision Pro: mixed reality hit game ‘Little Cities: Diorama’ [out now]—Update: Right on schedule, Little Cities: Diorama has arrived for Apple Vision Pro. Download it here . More mixed reality games th...
- + Deals: M4 iPad Pro $400 off, Magic Keyboard $113 off, Apple Solo Loops from $17, Find My gear, more—The post-Black Friday deals roll on today with our headliner that delivers a massive $400 price drop on Apple’s 2TB 13-inch M4 iPad Pro – this o...
- + MLS Cup will stream for free on TV+, Apple Stores in four countries, and on Mega-Zilla—Speaking of Major League Soccer , Apple has dropped some exciting details about how to watch the MLS Cup season finale on Saturday. more… ...
- + Apple’s officially on track to invest $1 billion in Indonesia, says government—Apple has been having a rough time in Indonesia, but following extensive investment negotiations aimed at getting the iPhone 16 un-banned, an agreemen...
- + Report: 2026 iPhone will prioritize AI upgrades by reworking RAM setup—Apple is always working on new iPhones that are multiple years out, and today a new report details a noteworthy internal change coming to the 2026 iPh...
- + Apple’s Passwords app now has a Firefox extension for Mac—Apple’s new Passwords app debuted this fall as a dedicated home for passwords across every device. Browsers, however, have been hit or miss with bui...
- + MLS boss says Apple bringing more viewers than expected, promises transparency—Apple took over the next decade of Major League Soccer distribution starting with the 2023 season, so how have things been going for the league in t...
- + Apple TV+ on Amazon Prime Video now rolling out to additional countries—Following a launch last month of in the United States, the channel is now rolling out to additional regions. Apple TV+ is now available to ...
- + Apple Music did a better Spotify Wrapped than Spotify for two reasons—The narrative for years has been that Spotify Wrapped, a look back at your music listening habits for the year, has left Apple Music members longing f...
- + Apple Card Savings Account gets another interest rate cut—Apple and Goldman Sachs have announced another rate cut for Apple Card Savings Account. Starting today, Apple Card Savings Account offers a 3.90% annu...
- + Threads now lets users follow fediverse accounts – but there are limitations—From the beginning, Meta built its Threads microblogging platform with fediverse integration in mind. However, this integration has been rolling out i...
- + 9to5Mac Daily: December 4, 2024 – Apple and Amazon, Spotify Wrapped—Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + Apple shows how the iPhone’s Action Mode helps people with Parkinson’s shoot videos—Apple puts a lot of effort into promoting accessibility with things like the hearing aid feature for AirPods Pro. This time, however, the company show...
- + Here are the best Apple ecosystem ‘magic moments’ you should know—We’ve all heard the term the Walled Garden when talking about the Apple ecosystem. Apple’s biggest competitive advantage is the fact that they contr...
- + Tim Cook defends Vision Pro’s sales performance with three words—Apple launched the Vision Pro less than a year ago. This is its first holiday season. Yet already, there’s a prominent general narrative that the devi...
- + These are my favorite Find My accessories this holiday season—There’s a robust ecosystem of Find My accessories on the market nowadays. All of these accessories would make great holiday gifts this year across all...
- + Homey unveils dashboards: making smart home control easier than ever—Today, , the universal smart home platform, unveiled Homey Dashboards, a new feature designed to give users greater control over their smart home devi...
- + Why Severance season 2 took three years to make, and what’s coming in ‘darker’ Apple TV+ return—Severance season 2 feels like it’s taken forever, but it’s now just one month away . A new interview reveals why the show took so long to return, and...
- + Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 2 $99 off, iPhone 15 Pro $449 off, 2024 Bose speakers, MagSafe chargers, more—Joining ongoing Cyber Monday prices on Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 , today we spotted a large selection of natural Apple Watch Ultra 2 con...
- + Disney+ app debuts new ESPN tile, adds free Hulu and sports content—Almost a year ago exactly, Disney+ started adding Hulu content to its app. Now, the streamer is integrating ESPN as well via a new tile that will ...
- + Scan your iPhone for Pegasus spyware using a $1 app—A newly-released app lets you regularly scan your iPhone for Pegasus spyware – which can access almost all the data on a phone – for a one-off cos...
- + Kuo: Next iPad Pro with M5 chip coming in fall 2025—Apple’s iPad Pro got a huge upgrade this year with the M4 chip, tandem OLED display, nano-texture option, and more. But the next version is already ...
- + Baidu confirmed as China Apple Intelligence model provider, but privacy concerns mount—Apple hopes to bring its Apple Intelligence suite of AI features to China in 2025, but the company has reportedly clashed with its partner Baidu over ...
- + Two reasons to suggest the iPhone 17 may have Face ID embedded in the display—Apple has been granted another patent for technology that would allow it to have Face ID embedded in the display, enabling the company to reduce th...
- + Car maker Stellantis debunks report that outgoing Apple CFO Maestri will be its next CEO—It turns out that Apple’s outgoing CFO Luca Maestri won’t be the next CEO of car maker Stellantis — which was apparently a rumor in the automotive ind...
- + Spotify Wrapped 2024 launches with AI Podcast powered by Google’s NotebookLM—Spotify Wrapped 2024 is here and features an AI Podcast that’s “Built with Google’s NotebookLM.” Two AI hosts from the viral note-taking/research to...
- + Tim Cook denies OpenAI rumors; talks AI energy use; Apple Glasses; saving lives—A wide-ranging interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook reveals him (kind of) denying OpenAI rumors; addressing the potential conflict between the powe...
- + Spotify Wrapped 2024: your year in songs and podcasts is here—The long-awaited Spotify Wrapped is back, now with a recap of the songs and podcasts you listened to most in 2024. This year, in addition to a new des...
- + Software issues delay HomePod with display until late 2025 – Kuo—Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says a HomePod with display now won’t launch until the third quarter of next year. He’d initially expected it to be laun...
- + Security Bite: Threat actors are widely using AI to build Mac malware—9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform . Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-s...
- + Beats Solo Buds wireless earbuds get their first firmware update—Apple on Tuesday quietly released a firmware update for the , the entry-level earbuds that were introduced earlier this year under the Beats brand. Re...
- + ChatGPT may show ads to non-paying users in the future—ChatGPT , OpenAI’s popular chatbot, is free to use despite having a paid version with more features. Currently, even the free version is ad-free, but ...
- + Apple’s head of accessibility talks AirPods Pro’s hearing aid features in interview—Apple recently aired an emotional new holiday season ad promoting the hearing aid features of the . Now, Sarah Herrlinger, Apple’s global head of ac...
- + 9to5Mac Daily: December 3, 2024 – Apple Music Replay, more—Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + Best CarPlay solutions and accessories to gift iPhone users for the holidays—What do you get the iPhone user who has everything? CarPlay solutions and accessories are a great place to start! These are the best CarPlay related g...
- + Another carmaker says it’s committed to supporting CarPlay, at least for ‘right now’—I’ve written countless times about GM’s shortsighted move to ditch CarPlay on all its EVs going forward. Meanwhile, other automakers like Ford ...
- + Your 2024 Apple Books year in review is now available, plus best of picks—2024 is almost over, and Apple Books is ready to celebrate the year in publishing. Last year’s new ‘ Year in Review ’ feature is back again for Books ...
- + Apple notifies Apple Pay and Wallet users of changes to terms of use—Apple has recently started emailing its users about terms and conditions changes now in effect for Apple Pay and Wallet. Curiously though, the changes...
- + iPhone 17 Air’s unique display could be its under the radar best feature—Next year’s iPhone 17 Air will get a lot of attention for its ultra-thin form factor . But there’s another strong contender for what could ultimately...
- + Apple turns to Amazon chips for AI pre-training and more—As reported by CNBC , Apple’s senior director of machine learning and artificial intelligence, Benoit Dupin, made a surprise appearance at Amazon’s...
- + Simply Piano now lets you learn to play through Apple Vision Pro — no keyboard required—Simply Piano has long been a hit app in my household. My daughter never really showed interest in learning to play our keyboard until she came across ...
- + Review: Miko Mini is a fun and affordable AI bot for kids—Large language model AI has been a leap forward for me in how I use technology. So naturally, ChatGPT is something that my 7 and 11 year old kids are ...
- + Apple releases visionOS 2.2 beta 4 ahead of full launch soon—Apple has released visionOS 2.2 beta 4 for developers. The new software version brings us closer to the expected RC and wide launch soon. Here’s what ...
- + Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 $80 off, Apple Watch Ultra $429 off, AirPods 4, Find My tracking card $24, more—The Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals have all but completely disappeared, but there are still a couple notable hangover offers joining some fresh p...
- + The Touch Bar’s loyal fans have made a standalone successor inspired by Apple—The Touch Bar was a controversial Apple creation, to say the least. But the now-discontinued MacBook Pro feature is being revised, in a way, through a...
- + New Apple TV+ series will star Anya Taylor-Joy in her first big show since The Queen’s Gambit—Apple TV+ has announced a new show in the works for future release—it’s called Lucky, and it has some big names behind it including Anya Taylor-Joy....
- + Apple Podcasts has named Hysterical its 2024 Show of the Year—Apple Podcasts has just named its Show of the Year for 2024, and it’s a limited-run series called Hysterical that tells a fascinating story. Here ...
- + Apple offered Indonesia $10M then $100M, but it now expects $1B within a week—Apple is known for playing hardball when it comes to negotiations, but it seems the Indonesian government is capable of giving as good as it gets. ...
- + Folding iPhone: Should Apple make a Flip or a Fold? [Poll]—We’ve been hearing reports of a folding iPhone for a great many years now, and the most recent of these suggest that it may finally arrive in late ...
- + Data brokers may be banned from selling your personal data without good reason—Data brokers may be banned from selling your personal data without legitimate justification, under a new proposal by the Consumer Financial Protecti...
- + Developers told $1B class action lawsuit against Apple can proceed, as second objection rejected—British developers have been told that their billion dollar class action lawsuit against Apple can proceed, after the iPhone maker failed in its s...
- + Apple @ Work Podcast: Fleet launches iOS device management—Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle , the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single profes...
- + Your Apple Music Replay yearly recap for 2024 is now available—The Apple Music year-in-review montage for 2024 is now available. View yours now at replay.music.apple.com for Apple Music subscribers . W...
- + Apple to begin selling Vision Pro in Taiwan later this month—Apple has been slowly bringing its Vision Pro headset to more countries, with a recent expansion to South Korea and the United Arab Emirates . Now th...
- + Apple delays HomeKit support for robot vacuum cleaners to 2025—When Apple announced iOS 18 in June at WWDC, the company unveiled some robot vacuum cleaners has been postponed until 2025. more… [Category:...
- + Brazilian company still believes it owns the ‘iPhone’ trademark as it awaits trial—As we’ve reported here in the past, Apple is facing an intriguing legal dispute in Brazil when it comes to the “iPhone” trademark as a local company c...
- + WhatsApp will soon drop support for some older iPhone models—WhatsApp, the popular instant messaging app from Meta, has been working on a lot of new features recently. However, at the same time, the platform has...
- + visionOS 2.2 brings three upgrades that truly make Vision Pro a next-gen computer—The Vision Pro is getting close to a year of life, and Apple’s next software update has some big changes in store that could alter usage patterns. Mac...
- + You can buy Bitcoin with Apple Pay via new Coinbase rollout—Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are getting easier to buy into, as Coinbase is rolling out a new integration today for purchasing crypto via Appl...
- + MagSafe Monday: Add these top MagSafe products to your Christmas wishlist—MagSafe gear is usually low-cost enough to make a great gift idea for the Apple user in your life who needs to keep their iPhone, Apple Watch, and Air...
- + Apple’s foldable iPhone is expected to save a surprisingly declining market—A new report from DSCC highlights the struggles that foldable smartphones are facing in the market. They just endured their first year-over-year dec...
- + Apple Pay comes to sixth country in South America—Even in its 10th year, Apple Pay is still reaching new markets. The latest, per Apple server sleuth @aaronp, is Uruguay. more… [Category: Ne...
- + Intel’s CEO shakeup is an Apple silicon success story in a big way—It hasn’t been a great season for Intel, and now its CEO Pat Gelsinger is out . And in the midst of the chipmaker’s transitionary period, Apple silic...
- + Cyber Monday deals: AirPods, M4 MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, AirTags, MagSafe chargers, more—We have once again already rounded up all of the best Cyber Monday deals into one handy list for you, but select configurations on Apple’s latest ge...
- + LumaTouch introduces Creator Pass for Lumafusion—If you’re an iPad editing fan, you’ve likely heard of LumaFusion, the professional-grade, multitrack editing app for iOS, Android, Mac, and ChromeOS. ...
- + Here’s everything Apple TV+ has coming in December—After a big fall for Apple TV+, and with highly anticipated series returning in January, December offers a lighter slate of original content for t...
- + Ex-employee sues Apple for ‘surveillance’ after being forced to edit LinkedIn profile—Media outlet Semafor has publicized a lawsuit by a former ad tech employee at Apple who is suing the company for “physical, video electronic surveilla...
- + The best-selling smartphones in the world are last year’s iPhones—The three best-selling smartphones in the world last quarter were all last year’s iPhones , with two older Samsung models taking 4th and 5th place,...
- + Tesla officially unveils Apple Watch app, now available—Tesla has officially announced and revealed its forthcoming app for , and it’s available now. more… [Category: News]
- + Tesla officially unveils Apple Watch app, coming next week—Tesla has officially announced and revealed its forthcoming app for , and it should arrive as soon as next week. more… [Category: News]
- + Nintendo relaunches Animal Crossing on iPhone as paid game with no in-app purchases—Nintendo has released a new game for iPhone today, Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete . The title brings back much of the experience in its pred...
- + Do you care whether the iPhone 17 Pro uses titanium or aluminum? [Poll]—It was recently reported that the iPhone 17 Pro chassis would be aluminum rather than titanium . This would mean Apple dropping something it tout...
- + Users fear the Sonos app could require a subscription; company says no plans in hand—Growing concerns have been expressed that the Sonos app might in future require a subscription, as the company reported revenue down for the second ...
- + Future iPhones could get multiple Action buttons; iPad and Mac too—An Apple patent has revealed that future iPhones could effectively get multiple Action buttons , as all three buttons on the left side of the phone...
- + 300-foot high Wallace & Gromit animation created on iPhone 16 on show at Apple’s UK campus—Apple has sponsored a 300-foot high Wallace & Gromit animation, which is being projected daily onto the walls and chimneys of Battersea Power Sta...
- + These are the best new MacBook deals for Cyber Monday: options as low as $599—With Apple Intelligence requiring an M1 chip or newer, it’s never been a better time to buy your first MacBook, or upgrade an older MacBook you’re sti...
- + Here’s when you can expect 2nm chips to come to iPhone, iPad, and Mac—Although Apple typically follows a two year cycle with process nodes, with the 7nm and 5nm processes lasting two years each – it seems highly likely t...
- + When to expect 2nm chips in your iPhone—Although Apple typically follows a two year cycle with process nodes, with the 7nm and 5nm processes lasting two years each – it seems highly likely t...
- + Google Maps app showing incident reports from Waze—As part of the redesigned incident reporting across all platforms, Google said Maps would show Waze reports for users to confirm while navigating. T...
- + Indie App Spotlight: ‘Minizones’ lets you quickly glance at different timezones from your Menu Bar—Welcome to Indie App Spotlight . This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and ...
- + Bluesky’s rampant growth has once again proven that competition is a good thing—In recent past, Bluesky has been growing substantially . It quickly ballooned to over 20 million users, and at a point, the service was adding over a...
- + How I turned the M4 Mac mini into a travel computer—People have been loving the all-new M4 Mac mini since it was released last month. The combination of power, price, and new smaller form factor has peo...
- + Apple @ Work: What happens when you trade in an old Apple product? Inside Assurant’s new facility to save devices from landfills—Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle , the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single pro...
- + Buy a new Roborock smart robot vacuum cleaner at a discount on Black Friday 2024—Black Friday is finally here, and there’s no better time to buy some new things for your home. Roborock, known for its smart robot vacuum cleaners, is...
- + Review: Eve Outdoor Cam is a great HomeKit camera with floodlight [save 28% right now]—Update : Right now, you can . Eve Outdoor Cam is a sleek outdoor video camera for HomeKit, with integrated LED floodlight ideally designed to...
- + Here are some of the best protective cases and lanyards for the new AirPods 4—Apple recently launched AirPods 4 , which are available in two different versions: one with ANC active noise cancellation and support for MagSafe char...
- + File comparison app Kaleidoscope updated with new merge conflict resolution tools—Kaleidoscope, the popular file comparison and merge tool, recently released an update with significant improvements to its merge conflict resolution t...
- + The new Beats Pill is a better deal than the HomePod mini – and here’s why—Apple in June announced a , a portable Bluetooth speaker under the Beats brand. As my 9to5Mac colleague Chance Miller said in his review here , the...
- + iOS 18.2 can ghostwrite all your emails, essays, and more with Apple Intelligence—The first Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.1 included a variety of tools to aid your writing . But soon in iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequ...
- + HomePass 2 makes managing HomeKit and Matter accessories a breeze—HomePass is a must-have app for HomeKit and Matter users, making it easy to keep track of all your accessories. This week, developer Aaron Pearce ha...
- + These Apple products are getting upgraded soon, so it’s either the best or worst time to buy—Apple is preparing several product launches for early 2025, including new iPads, a very popular Mac, a new iPhone, and more. Here’s a look at what’s c...
- + Aqara unleashes major Black Friday discounts on HomeKit doorbell cameras, locks, sensors, and much more—The excellent smart home brand Aqara is making it more affordable than ever to give the gift of HomeKit this holiday season — even if the gift is for ...
- + Here’s why Apple Wallet order tracking has probably never worked for you—Apple’s Wallet app on iPhone has offered built-in order tracking since iOS 16 . But there’s a good chance you’ve never seen it before. Here’s everyth...
- + Black Friday deals: M4 iPad Pro $300 off, M4 Mac mini $500 low, Apple gift card deals, Twelve South gear, more—Our master collection of Black Friday deals has now been updated for your cash-saving pleasure, but we have some new deals and additional highlights...
- + Max, Disney+, Hulu, Peacock, more offering major Black Friday streaming discounts—There are so many streaming services these days, the cost really adds up if you subscribe to more than a few at once. But for Black Friday weekend, al...
- + HomeKit Weekly: Must-have HomeKit gifts for the 2024 holiday season—With Christmas shopping hitting its peak, time’s running out to get those online orders in before the rush pushes you into the last-minute store scram...
- + Apple’s Black Friday deals give you an up to $200 gift card—With Black Friday officially here, Apple has launched its annual shopping event with savings on some of its most popular products. However, ...
- + Instagram and TikTok used to recruit money mules; risk prison and bank account ban—A law enforcement agency has said that both Instagram and TikTok are increasingly being used to recruit money mules, who are either knowingly or u...
- + Apple increases iPad trade-in values, but mostly only by $5—Apple has increased its iPad trade-in values, with iPad Pro models seeing a $35 increase in the maximum value possible. However, all othe...
- + Arizona chip plants could make 2nm chips from 2028, claims TSMC—Things haven’t exactly been going to plan with TSMC’s Arizona chip plants, but the company is claiming that the second plant could be making 2nm chi...
- + British iPhone users sent alerts of ‘severe high temperatures’ of 39F—A mistake saw British iPhone users yesterday receive a range of severe weather alerts, one of them citing “severe high temperatures” of 39F (4C). So...
- + Social media ban for kids – other countries likely to follow—Note: This report contains links to reports about teenage suicides Australia has followed France in imposing a social media ban for kids , ...
- + GRID slashes prices on iconic tech frames for Black Friday 2024—Following pre-Black Friday sales , GRID – the company known for transforming gadgets into wall art – has unveiled its Black Friday 2024 deals. This y...
- + AirPods Pro 2 and Beats Studio Pro: two great options for Black Friday 2024—Black Friday 2024 is here, and it’s a great time to buy new gadgets like headphones, which are indispensable for many people. And if you’re considerin...
- + 9to5Mac Daily: November 28, 2024 – Tech we’re thankful for with Benjamin Mayo—Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + Review: SwitchBot Wallet Finder is an incredibly useful accessory to track your wallet with iPhone Find My—I have an on my keychain to keep track of my keys, but obviously an AirTag is too big and bulky to fit inside a wallet. That’s what the SwitchBot Wal...
- + NowPlaying for Apple TV encourages you to listen to entire albums—The streaming era has certainly changed the way we listen to music. There are curated playlists, algorithms and many other influences. With this in mi...
- + These are the best new MacBook deals for Black Friday: options as low as $599—With Apple Intelligence requiring an M1 chip or newer, it’s never been a better time to buy your first MacBook, or upgrade an older MacBook you’re sti...
- + The TORRAS Ostand 360 iPhone 16 case just got even better – with stunning new colors!—TORRAS is excited to announce that its popular next-generation Ostand 360 spin stand case for the iPhone 16 series is now available in brand new color...
- + Black Friday Week deals: M4 Max MacBook Pro $400 off, Apple Watch Ultra 2 $179 off, Apple Pencil 2 from $37.50, more—We already rounded up all of the most notable price drops now live on Apple gear and accessories this morning , but there’s new deals and some seri...
- + Here’s what a Space Black M4 Mac mini could look like—Space Black has been the hot new Apple color lately, coming to products like the and iPad Pro. However, Apple never released Space Black for the new ...
- + FTC going after more scammers after closing major loophole; will help protect seniors—The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will now be going after more scammers after it closed a significant loophole in the law. The agency says...
- + Severance gets official companion podcast alongside season two release—The popular Apple sci-fi drama Severance is getting an official companion podcast, alongside the release of season two. The podcast will be hosted b...
- + Best Apple Cyber Monday deals: Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, more [Updated]—Update: We have now updated our Black Friday collection with all of the most notable deals carrying over to Cyber Monday alongside a host of new offe...
- + Best Apple Black Friday deals: Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, more [Updated]—We are now ready to bring together all of the best Black Friday Apple deals into one handy collection for you. There are big-time price drop across ...
- + Here’s all of the best Apple Black Friday deals: Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, more—We are now ready to bring together all of the best Black Friday Apple deals into one handy collection for you. There are big-time price drop across ...
- + Here’s all of the best Apple Thanksgiving and Black Friday deals: Mac, AirPods, Apple Watch, iPad, more—We are now ready to bring together all of the best Thanksgiving Apple deals into one handy collection for you. There are big-time price drop across ...
- + Rumor Replay: iOS 19, iPhone 17 Pro and Air upgrades, future AirPods Max—This is Rumor Replay , a new weekly column at 9to5Mac that provides a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with my analysis and com...
- + Heartwarming Apple holiday video showcases AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid feature—A heartwarming new Apple holiday video entitled Heartstrings showcases the new hearing aid feature offered by AirPods Pro 2 . It shows ...
- + UK carrier Three supporting RCS for iPhone users from next month—Apple held out for a long time on switching from text messaging to RCS (rich communication services), but finally announced that it would be doing so...
- + Security Bite: Mosyle identifies new malware loaders written in unconventional languages [Exclusive]—9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform . Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-s...
- + Australia banning social media use by kids; 9to5Mac readers want the same in the US [U]—Update: Australia has now voted to ban social media use by children under the age of 16. In a 9to5Mac reader poll on the issue, the vast majority of...
- + Zoom offers a further $18M for lying to users about video encryption—Popular video conferencing platform Zoom agreed to pay $85M in compensation back in 2021 after it was revealed that the company lied to users about ...
- + Six years on, has Screen Time made a difference to you and your family? [Poll]—It’s been six years since Apple first introduced Screen Time in iOS 12 , allowing us to see just how much time we spend using our phones, while also ...
- + Artist turns Apple’s running shoe emoji into a real product—With Apple Intelligence and Genmoji, users can now create their own emoji. Even so, the classic emoji are still available and will certainly never go ...
- + These 25+ indie apps are offering discounts for Black Friday—It’s Black Friday season once again, meaning it’s the best time of year to save some money. We’ve gathered a list of our favorite indie app deals this...
- + Microsoft Recall now available in beta – and I believe Apple could do it the right way—Microsoft this year teased a new feature for Windows called “Microsoft Recall,” which essentially captures snapshots of everything that happens on the...
- + 9to5Mac Daily: November 27, 2024 – AI supercycles, Apple 5G modems—Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + Ted Lasso’s leads represent these Wizard of Oz characters, per Brett Goldstein—Wicked’s successful film adaptation has brought The Wizard of Oz back into public discourse, and some have noted its parallels found in Ted Lasso . N...
- + iPad mini 7 proves Apple’s silicon strength in a surprising way, here’s how—Apple silicon has led to significant advancements on the Mac, including the recent M4 models. But some of the best evidence for Apple’s advantages in ...
- + iPhone 17 details, smarter Siri roadmap, Apple Black Friday —From now through December 31, save 20% on all 9to5Mac Daily Plus, 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus, and 9to5Mac Pro annual subscriptions with promo code HOLID...
- + GM’s mission to eliminate Android Auto and CarPlay has been thwarted by this clever third-party kit [Gallery]—GM has made its stance clear on the future of equipping its vehicles with Android Auto and CarPlay. It won’t be. However, a clever third-party kit pro...
- + You can now save up to 60% on premium iPhone, iPad accessories, and even CoverBuddy from MAGEASY—MAGEASY is a leader in the premium accessories market for Apple products, and will be offering some of its best prices ever for Black Friday and Cybe...
- + Apple in talks to upgrade a sports stadium for live Vision Pro immersive video—Vision Pro users know that immersive video is one of the platform’s strengths, but content has been relatively scarce. Apple is reportedly working o...
- + Black Friday Week Deals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro $300 off, Beats Studio Pro $190 off, Apple Watch Series 10 $329, more—We are now fast approaching the big 2024 Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday proper just beyond that, but the major Black Friday Week sales are and...
- + These two Apple products are popular gifts, but two others lack holiday bump—The holiday season is upon us, and Apple would have you believe that its products make the perfect gifts for your loved ones. A new CIRP report re...
- + Turns out, the AI upgrade ‘supercycle’ isn’t happening with iPhone or Android—AI was supposed to lead to a supercycle of smartphone growth, not just among iPhone users but also Android. But it turns out, that’s simply not a th...
- + TikTok will ban beauty filters by under 18s over mental health impact—TikTok has announced that it is responding to new legislation in the UK and EU by introducing a ban on the use of beauty filters by those aged under ...
- + ISPs offer such excellent customer service they don’t need regulating, say ISPs—The Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) last month announced a review of the customer service offered by ISPs (internet service providers), stat...
- + FTC expresses concern about software updates for smart devices—The Federal Trade Commission ( FTC ) has expressed concern over lack of manufacturer commitment to software updates for smart devices , citing the ri...
- + Microsoft Office AI training report is based on a misunderstanding, says the company—A tweet claiming that Microsoft Office uses the content of customer documents to train its AI systems raised a lot of eyebrows, but the tech giant...
- + Apple has been working on Vision Pro since at least 2008—Apple is noted for taking its time when it comes to entering new product categories, but a 2008 patent shows that the company had been working on Vi...
- + Apple again supporting World Aids Day, donating $5 for every qualifying purchase—Apple is again supporting World Aids Day on December 1st, and will be donating $5 for every qualifying purchase between November 29 and December 8....
- + ChatGPT for iOS adds new shortcut for using SearchGPT—As we reported last month, OpenAI has finally launched SearchGPT , which is essentially a search engine developed by OpenAI that uses artificial inte...
- + Dreame’s smart home vacuums are more affordable than ever this Black Friday—Dreame Technology is a leading brand for smart cleaning solutions, both in the form of robot vacuums and typical vacuum cleaners. For their Black Fr...
- + Here’s everything we know so far about Apple’s 5G modem—It’s been a long time since Apple has been working on its own 5G modem. However, development is taking much longer than the company expected – but rec...
- + Apple’s app acquisition record hints at a bright future for Pixelmator—Apple bought Pixelmator earlier this fall, in a rare occurrence of the company buying an existing app. Though questions about its plans abound, look...
- + Drake makes wild claim that Apple was paid to ‘purposely misdirect’ Siri requests toward rival Kendrick Lamar’s song—Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud appears to have no end in sight, and now Apple is unwittingly getting pulled into the complicated affair thanks to a p...
- + 9to5Mac Daily: November 26, 2024 – iPhone 17 Pro design rumors, more—Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + Here’s everything coming from Apple this December, and what not to expect—The year is coming to a close, but December will still bring a variety of new Apple releases. Software and services will especially be highlights. Her...
- + Mercedes-Benz unveils all-new Apple Watch app—Mercedes-Benz has announced a new Apple Watch app with a wide range of functionality. The app is available today and includes real-time vehicle inform...
- + Black Friday Week Deals: AirPods Pro 2 hit insane $154 low, iPad mini 7 $99 off, black Apple Watch Ultra 2 best price ever, more—Amazon’s roll onwards alongside the now live Best Buy event and Walmart’s official primetime sale , but we have some fresh new price drops, and th...
- + Hands-on: Apple exclusive Corsair K65 Plus keyboard and M75 Wireless mouse—You may have noticed that cool mechanical keyboard and gaming mouse in Apple’s fun advert. It turns out that’s limited edition Corsair gaming hardwar...
- + AirPods Max have a unique status among Apple products, and it’s not a good one—AirPods Max have a lot to offer. Their price tag may be high, but if you’re looking for over-ear headphones made by Apple, there’s plenty to love abou...
- + An Apple security camera could recognize people even if their face isn’t visible—A recent report suggested we might see an Apple security camera launch in 2026, and more than 80% of you said you’d be likely to buy one. W...
- + BLUETTI’s Black Friday deals can bring power to all your 2025 adventures—The year is coming to a close, and many of us are thinking about plans for 2025. If those plans involve any trips outdoors, away from the power grid, ...
- + Reported iPhone 17 Air compromises tell us a lot about Apple’s thinking—We’ve known for some time that the iPhone 17 Air will require compromises to pull off the ultra-thin design, but a new report yesterday suggests buy...
- + 11,000 US and Canadian Starbucks stores hit by ransomware attack; UK supermarkets too—Some 11,000 Starbucks stores in North America have been hit by a ransomware attack on one of its largest IT providers. Two UK supermarket chains have ...
- + App Store anti-steering rules declared illegal in Brazil, in latest antitrust ruling—Apple’s App Store anti-steering rules have been declared illegal in Brazil, in the latest antitrust ruling against the company. This means Apple ...
- + China tries to exert control over Apple Intelligence launch there—A top government official has warned that an Apple Intelligence launch in China would be a “difficult and long process” unless the iPhone maker pa...
- + Apple @ Work Podcast: Digital signage on Apple TV check-in—Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle , the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single profes...
- + 9to5Mac Daily: November 25, 2024 – iPhone 17 Air latest, iOS 19 rumors—Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + Instagram rolling out Find My Friends-like feature for sharing live location—Apple’s Find My Friends (which is now integrated into the Find My app) lets you share your location in real time with other people. Soon, Instagram us...
- + MagicMiles is an app that helps you create travel itineraries using AI—Traveling is one of my favorite activities, but organizing a good trip can be quite complicated – especially when it comes to a new destination. Thank...
- + Next-gen CarPlay assets found in public database as launch draws near—Apple’s next generation of CarPlay keeps showing signs of life. Not long ago, we saw new CarPlay icons debut in a recent iOS 18.2 beta , and now some...
- + Apple Frames shortcut updated with support for latest iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch—Federico Viticci at MacStories has unveiled a new version of his Apple Frames shortcut. As we highlighted last week , Federico battled some frustra...
- + iPhone 16 Pro battery life has officially passed my biggest test—One of the iPhone 16 Pro upgrades that’s gone under the radar is its battery life improvements. Though Apple hasn’t put much marketing focus on the ne...
- + Threads testing option to let users choose which feed they want to see by default—As we reported last week, Threads has begun to globally roll out Custom Feeds based on specific topics . And Meta seems to be really listening to use...
- + Threads will soon let users choose which feed they want to see by default—As we reported last week, Threads has begun to globally roll out Custom Feeds based on specific topics . And Meta seems to be really listening to use...
- + PSA: iOS 18.2’s Apple Mail redesign isn’t coming to the iPad or Mac just yet—iOS 18.2 will be here very soon , and in addition to a bunch of powerful new Apple Intelligence features, the update also brings a big redesign to t...
- + Black Friday Week Deals: M4 iPad Pro $200 off, M4 MacBook Pro $1,399, black USB-C Magic Mouse, Home Key locks, more—While Amazon’s might have begun last week, we are now officially just four days away from this year’s biggest shopping event of the year. That said, ...
- + iPhone SE 4 release date: When to expect Apple’s powerful upgrade—Apple recently launched its flagship iPhone 16 line with a heavy focus on Apple Intelligence. But another new iPhone is coming soon, offering some of ...
- + Discovering music with Apple Music: from Autoplay to on tour—Apple Music, for me, is about much more than renting access to my favorite songs. The best case scenario for Apple Music, in my experience, is when it...
- + Report: iPhone 17 Pro will ditch titanium for aluminum as part of ‘significant design changes’—Apple is planning some big changes for its iPhone 17 lineup. While most rumors have focused on the expected iPhone 17 Air , a new report outlines ‘si...
- + Report: iPhone 17 Air prototypes between 5 and 6mm thick, will lack mmWave 5G and second speaker—A new report from The Information today once again highlights Apple’s work on an ultra-thin “iPhone 17 Air” set to launch next year. According t...
- + Tim Cook and 20 other CEOs met China’s premier to discuss potential issues with Trump plans—Apple CEO Tim Cook and more than 20 other chief execs met China’s premier today to discuss potential trade disruption once Trump takes office in ...
- + Apple TV+ Wolfs sequel has been canceled, director says—The most viewed Apple TV+ movie ever, Wolfs , is no longer getting a sequel. Despite the original’s success, the next installment has reportedly be...
- + MagSafe Monday: Baseus Qi2 Battery Pack is my new favorite MagSafe battery because of this one simple feature—has been on a roll lately with some new products. I recently tried the company’s new Qi2 Certified 15W for Magsafe Battery Pack and was blown away. It...
- + Apple unveils 2024 App Store Awards finalists—Apple has unveiled the app and game finalists for the 2024 App Store awards. Apple says these finalists represent “developers who delivered the high...
- + iPhone 16 DXOMARK camera tests rank the base model #20, against #4 for the Pro Max—Following tests of the Pro Max model back in September, the base model iPhone 16 DXOMARK camera results are out, and the smartphone has been ranked ...
- + Other CEOs want to copy Tim Cook’s Trump strategy, and it couldn’t be simpler—A new report suggests that CEOs of other US companies plan to copy Tim Cook’s Trump strategy in order to lobby the incoming administration. ...
- + These 15 Apple products were discontinued this fall—Apple’s had a very eventful fall, with a jam packed September event, an iPad mini 7 launch in mid October, followed up by an “exciting week of announc...
- + Apple reportedly postponing a ‘larger-than-usual’ number of upcoming iOS 19 features—According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple has reportedly postponed a high number of iOS 19 features for a later iOS 19.4 release, meaning we pote...
- + Gurman: Apple has no ‘meaningful’ AirPods Max plans after USB-C refresh—According to Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter, Apple has no ‘meaningful’ plans to refresh after the introduction of the USB-C model earlier t...
- + Hands-on with AirPods 4: better in every way—, and they are awesome. As a pair of on-ear wireless earbuds, they are really hard to fault. I have used AirPods 2 for the past five years — skipping ...
- + Indie App Spotlight: ‘Pestle’ is the ultimate recipe manager, and it just got a big update—Welcome to Indie App Spotlight . This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and ...
- + The new Mail app in iOS 18.2 is nice, but I disabled one of its main features—With iOS 18.2, Apple introduced an all new Mail app . It introduced mail categorization, a fresh coat of paint, contact photos/business logos for con...
- + Review: SwitchBot Wallet Finder is an incredibly useful accessory to track your wallet with iPhone Find My—I have an on my keychain to keep track of my keys, but obviously an AirTag is too big and bulky to fit inside a wallet. That’s what the SwitchBot Wal...
- + MacBook Pro speaker repairs will soon become more affordable—In a move to improve repairability across its product lineup, Apple will soon be selling speakers as an individual component, something that the comp...
- + Apple preparing standalone MacBook Pro speaker repairs, potentially making them more affordable—In a move to improve repairability across its product lineup, Apple will soon be selling speakers as an individual component, something that the comp...
- + Here are my top 6 iPhones cases for 2024—Every year, there seems to be an infinite number of cases available for your iPhone. There are thin cases, bulky cases, cases made of leather, others ...
- + M4 MacBook Pro teardown reveals nearly identical internals to previous model—While the new got a number of sweet quality of life upgrades, the new MacBooks looked about the same externally, except for the M4 MacBook Pro gainin...
- + Apple @ Work: Understanding Apple’s Private Wi-Fi Address feature—Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle , the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single profes...
- + Apple Card will soon stop offering 3% cash back at Panera Bread—Earlier this week, Apple announced some additional 3% cash back partners for the Apple Card, Booking.com and Chargepoint. Those were welcome additio...
- + Tap to Pay on iPhone now available in one more country following recent expansion—Following a recent expansion of Tap to Pay on iPhone to more countries in Europe , Apple this week announced that it is bringing the feature to yet a...
- + Edit, convert, and organize PDFs effortlessly: Grab UPDF’s amazing Black Friday discounts!—Reading PDFs has become second nature, but when it comes to editing, converting, or even organizing PDF documents, the process can be cumbersome. UPDF...
- + Buy a new XGIMI projector at a discount during Black Friday 2024—XGIMI is known for having a full range of projectors, whether you want to use them at home or on the go. During Black Friday 2024, you can upgrade you...
- + Threads app finally lets users watch videos in landscape—Following an update that made Custom Feeds available to everyone, the Threads app is getting another huge new feature. Users can finally watch landsca...
- + The ‘new era’ for Siri will be even messier than we thought—Apple says we’re living in ‘ a new era ’ for Siri thanks to Apple Intelligence. Is that true? Sort of. But the answer is a whole lot messier than you ...
- + Feature request: Apple should merge Spotlight and Type to Siri on iOS and macOS—Apple has given a lot of attention to Siri in iOS 18 and macOS 15, as the virtual assistant now integrates with ChatGPT and will soon work with Apple ...
- + The latest Apple TV+ lineup is arguably the streamer’s best ever—I’ve been saying it a lot lately, but Apple TV+ is having a very good run of shows at the moment. Not long ago, I highlighted how the streamer owned...
- + You can now get an Apple Watch Series 10 (mostly) free as a reward for exercise—Many Apple Watch buyers have aspirations of improving their health with the new device. But John Hancock offers a program that provides a much bigge...
- + Apple now selling refurb iPad 10, but here’s how to save more—Apple has officially started selling the iPad 10 through its certified refurbished store for $299. However, you can easily save more shopping elsewher...
- + 9to5Mac Daily: November 22, 2024 – ‘LLM Siri’ rumors and more—Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + Apple finally announces streaming date for ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ movie—The Apple original film Fly Me to the Moon veritably bombed at the box office, when it hit cinemas in July of this year, grossing a mere $42 million...
- + HomeKit Weekly: Prepare for outdoor Christmas lights with the Leviton Matter-enabled Wi-Fi plug—As everyone turns to Thanksgiving, I am already starting to see retail stores slowly bring out some Christmas items, and there’s one thing you need to...
- + Plex unveils dramatic redesign for iPhone app, rebuilt from the ground up—Plex has announced a big update coming soon to its iPhone app. The app features a dramatic redesign with changes to navigation, more artwork, and mo...
- + Black Friday Week Deals: M4 Mac mini $500 low, iPad 10 $250, AirPods Max $150 off, 16GB M3 MacBook Air $844, more—Amazon’s rage on today with ongoing all-time lows on Apple Watch Series 10 , the black Apple Watch Ultra 2 , and AirPods Pro 2 . But we have spott...
- + iOS 18.2 upgrades Apple Mail with its biggest redesign ever, here’s what’s new—iOS 18.2 is a huge release for users. New Apple Intelligence features are a major highlight, but so too is the Mail app, which gets its biggest rede...
- + More sophisticated iPhone 17 Pro cameras see LG Innotech upgrade production facilities—LG Innotech is the main supplier of Apple’s camera modules, and a new report says the company is upgrading its production facilities in order to be ...
- + Apple faces antitrust action in the UK over default web browser (but not cloud gaming)—Apple is likely to face antitrust action in the UK over S a fari being the default web browser on iPhone . The country’s Competition and Marke...
- + iPhone 16 ban: Apple offers $100M investment in Indonesia, govt wants more [U]—Apple has responded to an iPhone 16 ban in Indonesia by offering a ten-fold boost to its manufacturing investments in the country – from $10M to ...
- + Apple ebooks antitrust investigation closed, likely because it was irrelevant—An Apple ebooks antitrust investigation being carried out by the European Union has been closed without reaching a conclusion. The EU say...
- + iPhone Diary: Focus and exposure lock is great in principle, but it’s for sure a beta feature—The Camera Control feature I was most looking forward to was half-press to lock focus and exposure – a key feature of traditional cameras. ...
- + LLM Siri: The wait is frustrating, but the privacy payoff will be worth it—Bloomberg yesterday reported that Apple is currently testing an “LLM Siri” within the company, with the intention of announcing it as an iOS 19 fea...
- + Apple promotes the A18 Pro chip’s performance in new iPhone 16 Pro ad—Apple has been running many different ads to promote the iPhone 16 – and most of them are related to Apple Intelligence. This time, however, the compa...
- + Here are some of the best protective cases and lanyards for the new AirPods 4—Apple recently launched AirPods 4 , which are available in two different versions: one with ANC active noise cancellation and support for MagSafe char...
- + Elevate your MacBook with iVANKY’s new FusionDock lineup [Video]—Regarding docking solutions for your MacBook, iVANKY’s FusionDock lineup is like your tech sidekick, helping you level up your workspace. Whether yo...
- + WhatsApp now rolling out voice message transcripts to all users—More than a year ago, WhatsApp began testing a new feature for transcribing audio messages into text . The feature was only available to beta users, ...
- + Security Bite: Ransomware groups surge in Q3 2024, with shifting dominance—9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform . Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-s...
- + M4 Mac mini two weeks later: The invisible Mac that does it all—I’ve had my M4 Mac mini for two weeks now, and it still seems kind of remarkable that this tiny little box can do so much. My uses for the M4 mini are...
- + 9to5Mac Daily: November 21, 2024 – Apple Black Friday event, iOS 18.2 tidbits—Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + Bloomberg: Apple developing new ‘LLM Siri’ for iOS 19 and macOS 16—While Apple is in the midst of rolling out new Apple Intelligence features as part of iOS 18, it’s also working on yet-to-be-announced features for iO...
- + Rumor Replay: Apple Television, AirTag 2 upgrades, iPhone 17 tidbits—This is Rumor Replay , a new weekly column at 9to5Mac that provides a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with my analysis and com...
- + Apple TV set rumors resurface, AirTag 2, TV+ original movies strategy—Benjamin and Chance discuss the merits of Apple returning to the long-gestating idea of an Apple television set, in the context of its refocusing on s...
- + Need holiday gift ideas? Grab the best accessories for iPhone, iPad, Mac, more—It’s the time of year for gift giving, and early Black Friday sales are already in full swing. But if you’re like me, you might struggle coming up wit...
- + iOS 18.2 lets you set new default iPhone apps, here’s how it works—iOS 18.2 is just weeks away from its public release, and beyond a ton of great Apple Intelligence features , the update also lets you set new defau...
- + Mixing vintage guitar tech with Apple devices to keep creativity alive—Last night got a little wild… technologically speaking. Since I was a kid, I’ve loved bringing together my hobbies of playing guitar and doing stuff w...
- + On having fun with computers—Last night got a little wild… technologically speaking. Since I was a kid, I’ve loved bringing together my hobbies of playing guitar and doing stuff w...
- + Black Friday Week deals now live: Apple Watch Series 10 $330, black Ultra 2 all-time low, AirPods Pro 2 best price ever, much more—Amazon’s official are now in full swing and the Apple gear deals are seriously flying now. We have the best prices ever on the new Apple Watch Serie...
- + Apple Music’s 2024 Artist of the Year is Billie Eilish, the first ever two-time winner—Apple Music has announced that its 2024 Artist of the Year is Billie Eilish. And she’s the first artist to ever claim the top crown twice. Here are th...
- + OpenAI accidentally erased ChatGPT training findings as lawyers seek copyright violations—The New York Times and Daily News have sued OpenAI and its investor Microsoft over suspicions that ChatGPT was trained on their copyrighted works. ...
- + Satechi M4 Mac mini stand and hub: Up to 4TB extra storage, SD card slot, USB ports—A Satechi M4 Mac mini stand and hub promises to let owners of the new ultra-compact desktop Mac add up to 4TB of fast SSD storage, together with an ...
- + Should we ban social media use by kids, as Australia is considering? [Poll]—The impact of social media use by kids is perhaps one of the hottest topics in tech. There’s significant evidence that social media apps like Instagr...
- + Apple unveils 2024 Black Friday promo: up to $200 gift card on eligible purchases—Apple has officially announced its Black Friday promotions for this year. Starting November 29, you can score an up to $200 gift card when you buy a...
- + Bob Iger remarkably (and accidentally) honest about Disney+ pricing and subscriptions—Disney CEO Bob Iger accidentally revealed a key piece of commercially-sensitive data during the company’s most recent earnings call: how many Disney+...
- + Apple will now be treated like a bank, says US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau—The popularity of Apple Pay will now see the Cupertino company regulated by the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a watchdog whose rol...
- + More than 200 companies already support passkeys in their apps and websites—The passwordless future is rapidly becoming a reality as more than 200 companies have now added passkey support to their websites and apps. This signi...
- + 9to5Mac Daily: November 20, 2024 – iOS 18.1.1 update, next-gen Pro Display XDR rumors—Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + macOS 15.2 and iPadOS 18.2 public beta 3 released, here’s what to expect—Apple has released public beta 3 for macOS Sequoia 15.2 and iPadOS 18.2, bringing refinements and bug fixes to Apple’s forthcoming software updates. H...
- + iOS 18.2 public beta 3 now available, here’s what’s new—Just a few hours after releasing the latest iOS 18.2 beta for developers, a new public beta is here. iOS 18.2 public beta 3 arrives as one of the last...
- + Apple Music debuts new ‘The Best of 2024’ playlists—Apple Music has kicked off its year-end celebration with a collection of playlists recognizing ‘The Best of 2024.’ Here are all the details. ...
- + These are my favorite HomeKit accessories this holiday season—HomeKit accessories are always near the top of my holiday wishlist every year. I love making my home as smart as possible, but it’s often hard to just...
- + Threads now rolling out Custom Feeds in its mobile app globally—Earlier this year, Threads began experimenting with Custom Feeds as a way to let users better personalize their experience on the platform by seeing...
- + iOS 18.2 beta 4: Here’s what’s new—iOS 18.2 beta 4 is now available , introducing a few minor changes for iPhone users. The changes come ahead of iOS 18.2 being released to the public ...
- + Final Fantasy XIV is coming to iPhone in new mobile app—iPhone games continue to get more powerful and higher profile than ever. Today, Square Enix announced that its famed Final Fantasy XIV is coming to ...
- + Hands-on with Snapchat’s newest AR glasses proves surprisingly delightful—Snapchat unveiled a new version of Spectacles back in September, providing a peak at the future – with augmented reality glasses. I got the opportun...
- + Next year’s iPhone 17 decision will be harder than ever for users like me—Most years, it’s not very hard to decide which iPhone model to buy. I always go with a Pro model—usually the smaller of the two. But with next year’s ...
- + Uber app for iOS gets a new Home Screen widget for quickly requesting a ride—Uber on Wednesday announced some updates coming to its app this holiday season. In addition to a new category called UberXXL, the company also reveale...
- + macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta 4 released ahead of next month’s launch—Apple has released macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta 4 for developers. The new update arrives as we get closer to the public launch that’s right around the corn...
- + iOS 18.2 beta 4 now available—iOS 18.2 beta 4 is now available to developers as we inch closer to next month’s public release. The update includes major new Apple Intelligence fe...
- + Messenger adds Siri integration, AI video backgrounds, and yes, voicemail—There’s a pretty cool update for Messenger out today. Meta has introduced phone and video calling voicemail, similar to FaceTime. The Facebook calling...
- + Apple Watch 2024 holiday shopping guide: Series 10, Ultra 2, SE, and more—Holiday shopping for an Apple Watch and don’t know where to start? Look no further than our Apple Watch 2024 holiday shopping guide as we take you thr...
- + Deals: 16GB M3 MacBook Air $849 all-time low, M4 Mac mini from $500 low, M4 MacBook Pro, MagSafe Charger, more—Well, we certainly thought we were going to have to wait until Thanksgiving Day for today’s headliner deal – the 16GB and 24GB M3 MacBook Air models ...
- + Should Apple make its own television? [Poll]
- + Overcast adds new listening stats and 48-hour undo features—The popular podcast player Overcast has gotten a big update today with a new listening stats feature. The app can now show you which podcasts you’ve...
- + AirTag 2 has a lot more to prove than most Apple products—Apple is reportedly planning to ship AirTag 2 next year, about four years after its predecessor. And when it arrives, it will have a lot more to pro...
- + Apple’s best selling iPhone models aren’t what you’d expect, but there’s a good reason—Early in the iPhone’s life, Apple made only one model for everyone. Today, the company releases four flagships every year and also offers the iPhone S...
- + Shazam tops 100 billion song recognition milestone—Shazam, the song recognition service that Apple acquired in 2018, today announced a major milestone: its users have now identified more than 100 billi...
- + UK carrier O2 creates AI grandmother Daisy to waste scammers’ time [Video]—UK mobile carrier O2 has created Daisy, an AI grandmother designed to waste the time of phone scammers by keeping them on the line as long as possib...
- + Apple defends removing Musi from the App Store, as fans boycott new iPhones—The legal battle over the free music streaming app Musi continues, with Apple defending its decision to remove it from the App Store ahead of a ...
- + Control Ultimate Edition Mac version will be available on February 12, 2025—A Mac version of the popular console game Control Ultimate Edition will launch on February 12 next year, says developer Remedy. We don’t ...
- + Apple will today ask a judge to dismiss the DOJ antitrust case—Lawyers acting for Apple are today expected to ask a federal judge to dismiss the DOJ antitrust case against the company in its entirety. ...
- + Graykey iPhone hacking tool can ‘partially’ access iPhone 16 – but betas protect—Leaked documents reveal that the Graykey iPhone hacking tool is able to “partially” access iPhone 16 models – but not if they are running any of t...
- + Developers behind F1 app ‘Lapz’ for Vision Pro forced to remove it from TestFlight—Compared to the iPhone and iPad, Apple Vision Pro has a limited number of apps available in the App Store. Even so, developers have been exploring the...
- + 60 Mac Tips for new setups (macOS Sequoia edition) [Video]—If you just picked up or plan on performing a fresh install of macOS, you’ll need to change and configure many settings to meet your needs. In this u...
- + 60 Mac Tips for new setups (maOS Sequoia edition) [Video]—If you just picked up or plan on performing a fresh install of macOS, you’ll need to change and configure many settings to meet your needs. In this u...
- + Microsoft announces new Mac mini-sized desktop PC, but it only works online—Microsoft on Tuesday announced a new product called “Windows 365 Link,” which is essentially a desktop PC similar in size to launched a few weeks ago...
- + pCloud offers lifetime cloud storage, client-side encryption, more in big Black Friday special—pCloud is a Switzerland-based cloud storage company with a security specialty. It offers lifetime options for its storage plans, and in an early Bla...
- + iCloud will no longer sync Safari bookmarks on some older versions of iOS—As we reported on Monday, Apple has published a new support document confirming that iCloud backup will stop working on iPhones and iPads running iOS...
- + This accessory solves the biggest problem with Philips Hue smart bulbs [Save 20%]—Philips Hue bulbs are one of the easiest ways to give your existing light fixtures smart home capabilities, including through Apple’s HomeKit platform...
- + Apple One is missing a key service that could really use some help—Apple One offers a lot of value, providing services for TV, games, music, and more. But there’s a key Apple service missing from the bundle that could...
- + PSA: iOS 17.7.2 brings security fixes to older iPhones and iPads—If your iPhone or iPad is too old to run iOS 18, or if you’ve simply held off updating by choice, Apple is still providing key security fixes for you....
- + 9to5Mac Daily: November 19, 2024 – Apple TV+ strategy, MacBook Pro display upgrade—Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + Apple Developer app for iOS updated with dark and tinted icon, more—A week after updating App Store Connect for iOS with a new interface, Apple has now released an update for the Apple Developer app for iPhone and iPad...
- + iOS 18.1.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 patch security vulnerabilities that were actively exploited—Apple released iOS 18.1.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 with important security fixes. In an update to its security website, Apple has further detaile...
- + Here are my M4 Mac mini desk accessory essentials—If you’ve been following our youtube channel , then you might have seen just how impressive the new baseline M4 Mac mini is. Its best feature, and wh...
- + Apple Card users can now get 3% cashback with ChargePoint and Booking․com—Apple Card has expanded its Daily Cash scheme to include two new partners. Apple Card customers can now get 3% Daily Cash back when they book prepaid ...
- + Apple releases iOS 18.1.1 with ‘important security fixes’ for iPhone—Apple has released a variety of new software updates today, including iOS 18.1.1 for iPhone users. Here’s what to expect from this latest update. ...
- + Apple releases macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 with security fixes—Apple is rolling out macOS Sequoia 15.1.1 today with what it says are important security fixes. The update comes three weeks after macOS Sequoia 15.1...
- + Report: Next-gen Pro Display XDR to have quantum dot display—Last week, analyst Ross Young revealed that the new M4 MacBook Pro is the first Apple device to use new quantum dot display technology. In...
- + Apple now sells its own Apple News ads for the first time—Apple’s in-house advertising efforts are growing. According to a new report , the company recently started selling its own ads for Apple News—a big s...
- + Deals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro $249 off, 24GB M3 MacBook Air $400 under original price, Nomad gear, more—While we now have the details on the upcoming Walmart Black Friday sale , among many others , none of the advertised deals are beating out the offer...
- + PSA: An iOS 18 bug is why our favorite ‘Apple Frames’ shortcut broke—Do you ever frame screenshots inside Apple device frames? Then you’ve probably used Federico Viticci’s ‘Apple Frames’ shortcut . Unfortunately, the s...
- + The next big Apple TV+ comedy just dropped its first trailer—Apple TV+ has some beloved comedies among its best series , and a new show coming in early 2025 looks set to join them. It’s called The Studio, and A...
- + Apple absolutely should make a TV set, here’s why—A Steve Jobs quote once inspired a years-long fascination with the idea of Apple building a TV set. The product never came to fruition, but the drea...
- + Meta thinks its Orion augmented reality glasses can be the AirPods of AR—It was back in September when Meta first revealed an early prototype of its Orion AR glasses , and while they are a long way from becoming an actual ...
- + Are your Instagram recommendations a mess? You can now start from scratch—One of the biggest problems with social media is that our feeds are full of things the algorithms think we want to see, rather than what we actually ...
- + Apple reveals the most popular podcasts of 2024, with nine different Top 10 lists—Apple has put together no fewer than nine different Top 10 lists, revealing the most popular podcasts of 2024. The lists kick off with the...
- + The expensive iPhone 17 Air may have a lot in common with Apple’s cheapest iPhone—The latest iPhone 17 Air report suggests that the expected ultra-slim model could be as thin as 6mm , which would make it the slimmest iPhone ever ma...
- + iPhone 16 ban: Apple offers $100M to access 278M customers in Indonesia—Apple has responded to an iPhone 16 ban in Indonesia by offering a ten-fold boost to its manufacturing investments in the country. The I...
- + Apple @ Work Podcast: FIDO Alliance’s plan for Passkey migration—Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle , the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single profes...
- + Security Bite: Why email security is still so bad—It’s a little-known fact that before emails reach your inbox, they pass through a buffer designed to scan and block malicious content. However, over t...
- + PSA: M4 Macs can’t run virtual machines with older versions of macOS—iMac and , which brings a lot of performance improvements – especially when it comes to AI tasks. However, users are facing issues when trying to run ...
- + Researcher reverse engineers new iPhone security feature ‘Inactivity Reboot’—A recent report by 404 Media revealed that law enforcement agents have been concerned about automatically rebooting themselves, which makes it ve...
- + 9to5Mac Daily: November 18, 2024 – Next-gen AirTag, ChatGPT upgrades—Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn ,...
- + iPhone 17 rumors: A19 chip details, smaller Dynamic Island, more—Apple analyst Jeff Pu is out with a new investor note this week with more details on what to expect from next year’s iPhone 17 lineup. There...
- + Apple releases beta 3 for visionOS 2.2 and tvOS 18.2 [U]—Apple is rolling out the latest developer betas for visionOS 2.2 and tvOS 18.2. Beta 3 arrives not long after last week’s beta 2 releases, and brings ...
- + iOS 18.2 makes Camera Control the killer feature it was always meant to be—The iPhone 16’s Camera Control feature arrived to mixed reviews, including from me . But iOS 18.2 upgrades the feature in several key ways, making it...
- + iCloud backups will be deleted and discontinued for iPhones running iOS 8 and older—Apple has started notifying users running older software about a very compelling reason to update. iCloud backups will soon stop working—and even be d...
- + MagSafe Monday: Reviewing the Baseus Nomos 8-in-1 magnetic charging station – the ultimate all-in-one power solution—The perfect charging setup is a powerful and space-saving solution. The n aims to meet that demand with wired and wireless charging capabilities. With...
- + tvOS 18.2 beta 3 adds new Snoopy screensaver to Apple TV—Back at WWDC 2024 in June, Apple teased new screensavers for Apple TV with tvOS 18, including screensavers based on popular Apple TV+ movies and shows...
- + Apple Intelligence on M1 chips happened because of a key 2017 decision, Apple says—Apple Intelligence is made possible by Apple’s silicon efforts as a whole, as a new interview reveals. And apparently, those efforts took a big shift ...
- + Apple’s MagSafe Battery Pack for iPhone shouldn’t have been a one-and-done experiment —Following the introduction of MagSafe charging on the iPhone 12, Apple unveiled a MagSafe Battery Pack accessory. With deep iOS integration and uniq...
- + Deals: Entry M4 MacBook Pro all-time low at $199 off, M4 Pro Mac mini $129 off, M2 iPad Air $100 off, more—While we are still a few days away from the start of the official Amazon Black Friday Week sale , Walmart has now detailed its upcoming official eve...
- + Apple TV+ will license its movies to other services to reduce losses, per report—Apple TV+ has had its share of hits, but the service nonetheless continues to struggle to gain widespread success. Now, according to a new report , A...
- + Apple’s advocacy for regular standing backed by new study—Apple has been one of the most vocal supporters of the benefits of regularly standing up during the working day. The company encourages stan...
- + Apple confirms fix for disappearing Notes after iCloud terms issue—Earlier this month we reported on a scary bug impacting Apple Notes users and offered a simple fix. Now, Apple has officially acknowledged the issue...
- + An Apple television seems even less likely now than it did in 2011—Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has resurrected the idea of an Apple television, albeit couching this in the most uncertain of terms . [The comp...
- + DoorDash adds Apple Reminders integration for faster grocery shopping—Today DoorDash announced a variety of new features and improvements timed for the holiday season. One such change: a new integration with Apple’s Re...
- + Porch pirates appear to be accessing AT&T data to track iPhone deliveries—A new report today suggests that porch pirates – thieves who steal packages left on doorsteps shortly after delivery – have accessed tracking data fro...
- + Final Cut Pro 11 auto-caption feature is a huge win for creators and accessibility alike—Apple last week launched Final Cut Pro 11 , and the company clearly consider the new features offered to be a big deal. The last time Apple did a ful...
- + Discriminatory job ads for iPhone workers ended after Reuters report; Apple didn’t comment—Reuters found discriminatory job ads for iPhone workers in India , with recruitment leaflets stating that women applying for positions with Foxco...
- + Apple may soon be discontinuing the Lightning to Headphone Jack adapter—Originally introduced in 2016, it now seems like Apple’s Lightning to 3.5mm headphone jack adapter may soon be discontinued (via MacRumors ). ...
- + Blender benchmark highlights how powerful the M4 Max’s graphics truly are—Apple released its new MacBook Pros with M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chipsets last week – and early CPU benchmarks ( via Geekbench ) painted a very promi...
- + Here’s when you can expect Google Gemini integration with Apple Intelligence—It’s long been rumored that Apple will be partnering with other AI chatbot companies in the future, to support Apple Intelligence features. Apple al...
- + Gurman: Apple ‘evaluating’ idea of releasing a TV set again—According to this weekend’s Power On newsletter from Mark Gurman, Apple is ‘evaluating’ the idea of releasing an Apple-branded TV set, once again. ...
- + Apple reportedly releasing AirTag 2 next year with these 3 improvements—According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman , Apple is preparing the release of 2 around the “middle of next year.” The design will stay pretty similar but...
- + Indie App Spotlight: ‘Pinning’ helps you track meaningful events in life—Welcome to Indie App Spotlight . This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and ...
- + These 20+ apps are donating 100% of proceeds to charity this weekend—This weekend is Indie Charity Weekend – a new initiative started by notable app developer Will Bishop ! Starting today, 100% of this weekends proceed...
- + PSA: iPhone users receiving AppleCare+ refunds multiple years after Apple trade-in—Apple users across the globe have been reporting that they’re receiving refunds for AppleCare+ on iPhones they purchased and traded in years ago. Seem...
- + Apple @ Work: iOS 18.1 brings important features for device management—Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle , the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single pro...
As of 12/26/24 6:00am. Last new 12/25/24 10:43am. Score: 326
- Next feed in category: Android Authority