Following a strong first season with critics and viewers alike, Apple has confirmed that ‘ Margo’s Got Money Troubles ’ will return for season two. Here are the details. more…
Apple has published the full list of security fixes for Safari 26.5, including a WebKit vulnerability that could let maliciously crafted web content disclose sensitive user information. Here are the details. more…
According to Counterpoint Research , Apple outperformed the broader US smartphone market in Q1, helped by continued iPhone 17 demand amid weakening Android sales. Here are the details. more…
I’ve been using a robot vacuum and mop from Matic Robots for several months now. It’s a solid product with Apple-level build quality that’s built on privacy and intelligence. While Apple Home integration wasn’t always a feature, I was pleased to see support arrive recently. more…
Apple submitted a filing to the European Commission today criticizing proposed measures that would force Google to open parts of Android to rival AI services. Here are the details. more…
Members of a newly formed Emerging Team are reaching out to developers as Apple looks to increase Apple Ads spending. Here are the details. more…
WhatsApp and the Meta AI app now let users turn on incognito mode when having sensitive conversations with Meta AI. Here’s what that means and how to use it. more…
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is coming this fall , and rumors say it will be called iPhone Ultra. Here are six features to expect from Apple’s new high-end iPhone Ultra. more…
Netflix keeps getting more expensive , and that’s pushing more users to its ad tier. Today alongside touting booming ad-tier subscriptions, Netflix also announced that ads will be expanding to more places in its app. more…
Just weeks after Oliver Jones left Apple TV for Amazon, another executive focused on international content is leaving the company. Here are the details. more…
Starting today, Strava users can now log workouts and tap into the latest AirPods Pro 3 workout feature. Strava says it works as a standalone AirPods experience or alongside Apple Watch. more…
If you run a small business from your Mac, you’ll want to pay attention to Anthropic’s latest Claude release. more…
Yesterday Mark Gurman at Bloomberg published an extensive report covering design changes for iOS 27 overall , with lots of specifics on the new Siri and upgraded Camera app . One of my favorite details could be good news for the Liquid Glass change I’ve been wanting most. more…
Apple’s major Siri overhaul will be unveiled on June 8, and the company is reportedly already working with developers to get apps integrated, but it’s facing concerns over a key point: money. more…
Apple’s big developer conference, WWDC, is only weeks away . And a new report indicates that an announcement might be coming regarding Apple’s efforts to better incorporate AI agents into the App Store. more…
Meta just launched a brand new iPhone app called Instants. Built around ephemeral photo sharing, the new social media app is also the latest Instagram feature. Here’s what it does. more…
Amazon is now delivering all MacBook Neo models by Friday (if not sooner) and we are still tracking the best deal ever on official Apple iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by this 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro hitting its best price ever at a giant $400 off . We also have M5 MacBook Air 16GB/1TB at $150 off and the return of one of the best Apple Watch Series 11 deals – the 46mm cell at $130 off . We also have the new 2026 Apple Studio Displays at up to $200 off and all-time low pricing on Anker’s Prime 3-in-1 25W Qi2 Charging Station at 30% off . Everything
iOS 26.5 arrived this week and brought an Apple Maps popup notifying users that ads are coming soon. Here’s what to expect when they formally launch this summer. more…
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Back in March, OpenAI abruptly pulled the plug on its Sora video app. Two months later, a pair of AI video generation apps is competing for the top of the App Store. more…
Earlier this year, Apple launched its newest iPhone privacy feature—Limit Precise Location—but only a few carriers supported it initially. Following iOS 26.5’s launch this week, Apple now says that the feature is available for many more users. more…
Ahead of WWDC 2026, which kicks off next month, Apple has updated its Apple Developer website to spotlight members of the developer community. more…
As I mentioned a few days ago , breakthroughs in battery tech always seem to be two years away, but there have been some modest but worthwhile developments. One of these, silicon-carbon batteries, is already found in some Android brands, and battery-test results clearly illustrate the benefits. But experts say it will be a little while before Apple adopts the new battery chemistry in future iPhones … more…
Apple TV’s hit series Ted Lasso inspired viewers to “Believe,” and it seems that message resonated strongly with the show’s actors too. Dani Rojas actor Cristo Fernández has just signed a contract to become a professional soccer player. more…
Apple confirmed back in January that Google’s Gemini AI model will power new Siri features. That not only frees us from the need to wait for Apple’s own AI models to catch up, but also means we have a pretty good idea of what’s in store for us. Gemi ni Personal Intelligence provided our first glimpse of what we can expect from the new Siri, and a Google event has pointed to a number of additional features … more…
Apple’s stock Camera app started out with a very straightforward goal: it was intended to allow anyone to pick it up, press a button and get a decent result . It essentially made an iPhone the ultimate point-and-shoot camera. Over the years, however, the app has grown increasingly sophisticated. While that may be a good thing, it has been accompanied by growing complexity. Finding the setting you want can involve a lot of guesswork about where it is found in the ever-expanding UI. Fortunately, it seems that iOS 27 may solve this problem … more…
Price alone is likely to make the iPhone Fold (or iPhone Ultra ) a somewhat niche product in Apple’s lineup, but a new survey suggests there could be more interest than one might expect. While the majority of US smartphone owners unsurprisingly care most about two vital but uninteresting things, interest in new form factors like foldables was surprisingly high … more…
WIRED reports that Foxconn acknowledged that some of its North American factories “suffered a cyberattack” in recent days, after the ransomware group Nitrogen claimed to have stolen 8TB of data from the company. Here are the details. more…
With the iOS 26.5 update, Apple has added a new Pride Luminance wallpaper to your iPhone. The wallpaper features strips of colors that transition as you swipe up from the lock screen to the home screen. By default, the wallpaper uses a rich, vibrant color palette that celebrates the LGBTQ+ community. But it’s actually super customizable, and it allows you to pick your own personal color palette for your iPhone’s lock screen. Here’s how to add the new colorful wallpaper and make it your own. more…
After agreeing to a $250 million settlement in the U.S. over claims that it misled customers about delayed Apple Intelligence and Siri features, Apple is now facing similar scrutiny in Brazil. Here are the details. more…
As spotted by Aaron Perris, Apple will soon start using AI-generated presenters in its Apple Sales Coach app. Here are the details. more…
With just a few weeks left until WWDC, Bloomberg has shared multiple details on what Apple has in store for the revamped, Google Gemini-powered Siri on iOS 27. Here are the details. more…
We’re less than a month away from Apple announcing iOS 27 at WWDC. A new report today offers a closer look at what to expect from design changes and new features for key apps, including Camera, Safari, Weather, and more. more…
iOS 27 has big changes coming for Apple’s Camera app, with a new report saying it will be “fully customizable.” Here are the details. more…
Alongside macOS 26.5 and its counterparts, Apple yesterday released Xcode 26.5, with several bug fixes and improvements. Two of these improvements make agentic coding workflows even smarter. Here are the details. more…
iRacing on Apple Vision Pro brings a “level of immersion and fidelity never before seen in sim racing,” says iRacing president Tony Gardner. The new app landed on the App Store this week after first being announced in March. more…
If you’re having problems using Spotify today, you’re not alone. The music streaming company has confirmed an ongoing outage and says it’s working on a fix. Update, 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET : Spotify is still down and the company hasn’t provided any additional updates on when the outage will be fixed. Update, 1:59 p.m. PT/4:59 p.m. ET : Spotify says the outage has been resolved. more…
Last month, Meta relaunched its AI efforts with Muse Spark, replacing its Llama models. As of today, Muse Spark is powering new experiences inside the Meta AI app. more…
Apple TV’s hit sci-fi show Severance had a three-year gap between seasons 1 and 2, but star Adam Scott now says season 3 will arrive “much sooner” than that. Here’s what he said, and what it means for release timing. more…
MacBook Neo shipping estimates are starting to improve for the first time since Apple’s $599 laptop launched. The shorter wait times line up with a recent report claiming Apple ordered more A18 Pro chips due to higher-than-expected demand. more…
Apple today announced that Apple Music subscribers will be able to stream a brand new Lady Gaga filmed live performance this Thursday, in which the artist performed tracks from her MAYHEM album. In fact, at 8 AM Pacific Time on May 14, anyone can tune in for free (no subscription required) to watch the live stream premiere. After the fact, it will be available to watch on demand for Apple Music subscribers. more…
I have recently been reviewing high-powered, multifunctional desk chargers, and I think they are great for providing reliable power to your devices while keeping your space decluttered. Most of the chargers I have tested usually have a wattage cap of 140, like the Nomos charger, or 200W, like Anker’s charging station. But as we get more and more tech that constantly needs to be charged, getting something with higher wattage becomes essential, especially for power users. That is where CUKTECH’s new 30 Ultra Charging Station really stood out. It delivers up to 300W of output, features CUKTECH’s
Apple Maps is one of several apps with new features in iOS 26.5, the latest iPhone update. Here’s what’s new for Maps users. more…
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Apple announced last month that a new option was coming to App Store apps: monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment. Now alongside iOS 26.5, these subscriptions have officially launched and a new support document explains exactly how they work. more…
Alongside the ongoing all-time low on the official Apple iPhone Air MagSafe Battery at 40% off, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a new Amazon all-time low hitting the 32GB/1TB M5 MacBook Pro at $300 off alongside the 48GB M5 Pro MacBook Pro also at $300 off the list price. You can save up to $300 on these M3 iPad Air clearance deals before they are gone for good, and scoop up a mid-range 13-inch M5 iPad Pro sitting down at the Amazon low – $149 off new or $245 off open-box . Just be sure to check out this rare discount on the latest Philips Hue Bridge Pro as stock appears to be qui
Apple Journal is a wonderful solution for writing and reflecting in a private environment on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Day One is the go-to pick for users looking for richer features than what the built-in, free app offers. Now there’s an easier way to upgrade without starting over. more…
Bartender got even more useful today with the release of Bartender Pro and a new feature called Top Shelf, which turns the Mac’s notch into a space for widgets, file storage, clipboard management, Live Activities, and more. Here are the details. more…
Apple values secrecy, so the majority of its acquisitions are never officially revealed by the company. But thanks to the latest European Union update, we now know about a previously undisclosed recent acquisition—and it further confirms a new priority for the company. more…
Apple Arcade just announced a Bluey crossover event that will bring the beloved character to five hit titles next week. Apple has also shared that four new games are coming to Arcade next month. Here are the details. more…
After six weeks of beta testing, iOS 26.5 is now available to everyone . The update comes with a handful of new features and changes. Here’s everything you need to know. more…
Apple Maps keeps getting better , but for many CarPlay users, Google Maps is still their go-to app. And per a code leak, Google Maps for CarPlay is about to get a big upgrade thanks to Gemini integration. more…
If you’ve enjoyed your Spotify Wrapped look back at your last year’s listening habits, the streaming service has an even bigger retrospective for you. Spotify Party of the Year(s) looks back at all of your listening since you first started using the service, in my case dating back to 2009. It shows you the first song you ever streamed, along with your most listened-to artist, a playlist of your favourite songs, and more … more…
The FBI and NSA jointly announced that Russia has been systematically compromising the security of home and small office routers since at least 2024. They obtained a court order to allow them to remotely reset thousands of affected devices in the US, but if yours is one of them, it needs to be urgently replaced … more…
It’s only a few months since iRobot filed for bankruptcy , but it has now re-emerged under new ownership and announced eight new Roomba models. The company which invented robot vacuum cleaners 23 years ago has been taken over by its primary manufacturer in China … more…
Digg once described itself as “the homepage of the internet,” but a poorly-received redesign in 2010 saw many of its users migrate instead to Reddit, and it was sold for parts within two years. An attempted reboot this year didn’t last long, failing for a spectacularly ironic reason, but the platform is back for a third attempt – and you can get early access today … more…
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WhatsApp is continuing its Liquid Glass redesign on iOS, with the latest TestFlight build revealing work on updated message reactions and context menus. Here are the details. more…
The White House has reportedly confirmed that Apple CEO Tim Cook will be among the executives accompanying President Trump on his trip to China this week. Here are the details. more…
Tomorrow, May 12, marks the public sale of the U.S. Mint’s latest American Innovation $1 coin, which honors Steve Jobs as California’s representative in the program. Here’s how to get yours. more…
Apple Maps users in Rome and Naples can now see more detailed versions of both cities, including 3D landmarks, lane markings, crosswalks, transit routes, and road-level guidance for complex interchanges. Here are the details. more…
Apple has launched web access for Apple Card Savings , giving current and former Apple Card users a new way to view and manage their accounts outside of the Wallet app. Here are the details. more…
Apple has published four recordings and a research recap from its 2026 Workshop on Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning & AI. Here are the details. more…
The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey has approved Apple’s request to seek documents from Samsung in South Korea in its ongoing antitrust case against the Department of Justice. Here are the details. more…
Following changes to Brazil’s betting regulation, Apple now requires a Brazilian betting license for fixed-odds betting apps on the App Store. Here are the details. more…
iOS 26.5 is here , and one of its tentpole features is RCS end-to-end encrypted messaging . Here’s the list of carriers that currently support the new RCS feature. more…
Apple released iOS 26.5 , iPadOS 26.5 , macOS 26.5 , watchOS 26.5 , and more today. In addition to new features, the updates also include security fixes, including for over 50 vulnerabilities in iOS 26.5 alone. Here are the details. more…
If you have an iPhone, an Apple Watch, and AirPods, your nightstand and desk are probably a mess of tangled wires. That’s where a good MagSafe dock aims to help. NOCO is known for building rugged power gear, and it aims to bring that same focus to its new XGrid XDP3 3-in-1 MagSafe charging pad, bringing a premium feel right to your nightstand or desk. more…
For Apple users, managing digital files often feels like a constant battle against storage limits and recurring subscription fees. High-resolution photos, 4K videos, and massive project files add up quickly. While monthly subscriptions might seem manageable at first, they add up significantly over the years. pCloud offers a radically different approach : a robust, secure cloud storage platform you pay for once and keep for life. Right now, pCloud is running a special Family Day promotion. From May 11 through May 24, you can get up to 65% off a Family Lifetime Plan . Better yet, the deal includ
Apple shipped its 26.5 software lineup today, including iOS 26.5 , iPadOS 26.5 , macOS 26.5 , and more. But the company also shipped new updates for older versions of its iPhone, iPad, and Mac software too, including iOS 18.7.9 and more. more…
macOS Tahoe 26.5 was released today , and while it’s light on changes, the update does include interesting new ‘Power control’ settings for compatible Mac desktops. And one might just be Apple’s answer to M4 Mac mini power button complaints. more…
There’s a new version of the multi-platform Apple Developer app out today ahead of WWDC 2026. Apple Developer version 11.0 introduces a Liquid Glass design ahead of iOS 27. more…
iOS 26.5 is now available to everyone after six weeks of beta testing. The update adds fresh wallpapers, new features to Apple Maps, and more. Perhaps most notably, iOS 26.5 adds support for end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging. Apple says the feature, which is still a beta, will roll out gradually over the coming months … more…
Apple has just released watchOS 26.5, the latest software update for Apple Watch. Here’s what’s new in today’s update. more…
Apple’s newest software updates have just been released, including tvOS 26.5, HomePod 26.5, and visionOS 26.5. Here’s what to expect. more…
Apple is rolling out macOS 26.5 to all Macs compatible with macOS Tahoe. Here’s what’s new. more…
Apple has released iOS 26.5, bringing three key enhancements to your iPhone. The new software update also includes a colorful new wallpaper option and much more. more…
Apple has released iPadOS 26.5, the latest software update that brings a handful of new features to iPad users. Here’s what’s new. more…
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The AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and all-time low on AirPods Max 2 roll on, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is starting off with these 32GB M5 MacBook Pro models hitting new all-time lows at up to $350 off the original list prices alongside Apple’s 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $258 off . We also have these M5 MacBook Air deals undercutting Amazon at up to $180 off and the wide-ranging Crutchfield May Black Friday sale with loads of notable in-dash CarPlay gear and rare discounts on the latest Philips Hue Bridge Pro at $79 . Head below for a closer look at the details. more…
Want to use your favorite AI chatbot app in the car? iOS 26.4 and later supports voice-based conversational apps, and we’ve already seen several popular iPhone apps update for CarPlay. While not every AI chatbot has a dedicated CarPlay app just yet, widget support can get you pretty close for some of the holdouts. more…
Apple has debuted a new video today to promote the Mac, with students the prime target. It has the tagline ‘Great ideas start here.’ more…
Apple TV’s hit series The Studio has consistently won every major award this season, and now it’s achieved something historic that no comedy ever has before. more…
Apple’s next major software versions are being unveiled at WWDC 2026 on June 8 , including the new Vision Pro update, visionOS 27. Here’s what to expect from visionOS 27, per Bloomberg . more…
Problems with Venmo privacy were first highlighted way back in 2018 . A security researcher demonstrated how the API could be used to obtain an alarming amount of personal data about users of the digital cash app. A related vulnerability was still in place in 2024 when it was used to highlight potentially embarrassing information about JD Vance. A new report says that the company is very belatedly fixing the problem … more…
We’re less than a month away from Apple announcing iOS 27 at WWDC. A new report today corroborates that Apple is adding a new feature to Safari to help you manage your tabs and stay organized … more…
It’s more than two years since we first started hearing reports about AirPods with cameras and the latest of these seems to suggest we’re getting relatively close to launch. There have so far been conflicting reports about the purpose of the cameras, but Bloomberg does now very clearly indicate that it’s to support Apple intelligence features … more…
Way back in 2020, a patent application revealed that Apple was considering adding Touch ID to the Digital Crown of the Apple Watch . Leaked code last year appeared to suggest that the new feature might be coming soon. However, a leaker with a decent track record now says the company has rejected this idea over cost and battery life concerns … more…
A paid WhatsApp Plus subscription went live in the Android beta last month and it is now slowly rolling out to iPhone users. It’s just gone live for a small number of iOS users and is reportedly rolling out to more accounts over the next few weeks … more…
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Apple debuted iPhone 16e last year at its $599 price point – and it’s been an okay phone since. It got refreshed this year with an A19 chipset, more storage, and MagSafe, but for the most part, its positioning in the market hasn’t really changed. It’s an okay phone at an okay price. It’s been selling decently, but it hasn’t really been a killer appeal to Android users in the same way that MacBook Neo has been for PC users. I think that could change. more…
Introduced in iOS 15, Hide My Email is an iCloud+ feature that does exactly what it says on the tin – you can create an alternative email address for each individual service you sign up for, and easily cut off said email whenever you’d like. It prevents advertisers from having your primary email address, and gives you better inbox control – a total win-win. That said, despite being introduced 5 years ago, the feature hasn’t progressed as much as it realistically could have. Here are my suggestions for how Apple could improve Hide My Email. more…
Apple is preparing to roll out a ‘slight redesign’ for the next version of macOS, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman . The update will feature a refinement of the Liquid Glass design language, cleaning up some of the rough edges seen in the Tahoe user interface. This will apparently include tweaks to the use of transparency and shadows across the system, which should address some user criticism about poor contrast when using Tahoe apps. more…
For the most part, iPad has dominated the tablet market – and that probably won’t be changing anytime soon. In recent years, though, I think many people have been struggling to come up with reasons to buy a new iPad – especially when the previous generations have been so good. While this likely isn’t a huge problem quite yet, I do think it raises some questions going forward. more…
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 would like your app featured, get in contact . Most people believe they’re spending too much time on their phones – but don’t necessarily know how to do better. Developer Florian Schimanke has created four great apps to help you with your screen time in different ways. You can get them individually, or you can also buy them all as a bundle at a discounted rate. more…
This year, Apple is rumored to be doing a code cleanup for iOS 27 , as well as overall having a renewed focus for stability and performance – on top of a plethora of Apple Intelligence features. While this on its own sounds good, I think there’s a higher reason for why we should expect an impressively stable release. more…
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Federal prosecutors this week indicted three men after a delivery truck with more than $1 million of Apple products was hijacked earlier this year. more…
iOS 26 keeps adding a lot of new ways to customize your iPhone, but one of my favorites was there in the first 26.0 release: 3D spatial wallpapers. Here’s how to use the feature. more…
CarPlay has improved a lot with iOS 26 and subsequent updates over the past year, here are two new features I’ve been loving lately. more…
