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Apple announced today that App Store Connect now includes new age rating questions for apps with social media features. Here are the details.
Netflix is reportedly struggling with a decline in engagement. Live TV and content bundles may be the solution, executives believe, according to a new report.
Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 27 beta 3, and Mayo’s first experience with Siri AI on Apple Watch. Also, we dive in to the details of what’s new in macOS Golden Gate, Apple tries to lobby to use Chinese memory components, signs a new deal with Broadcom, and likely supply constraints for the iPhone Fold.
And in Happy Hour Plus, with Apple TV scoring a record number of Emmy nominations, we talk about what we’ve been watching recently across TV and film. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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I have used plenty of docking stations over the years, and it seems the desktop dock market is as crowded as ever. I have tested smaller portable docks, to larger stationary docks that give you all the ports you would ever need. But the new iVANKY FusionDock takes a different approach. Instead of just adding more ports, this Thunderbolt 5 dock is built around sustained reliability even while under heavy professional workloads. It can support multiple high-resolution displays, fast SSDs, NAS transfers, and full MacBook Pro performance all running simultaneously. If you are a power user and you need a powerful dock to match your workflow, the FusionDock Ultra is worth considering. Here’s why.
Update July 9, 3:28 p.m. ET: As Aaron Perris noted on X, Apple has resumed signing the iOS versions listed in this article. As a result, owners of the affected legacy iPhone and iPad models can once again restore to those software versions, most of which are the latest releases compatible with their respective devices. The original story follows below.
iPhone and iPad users hanging on to older devices will no longer be able to restore or downgrade to several older iOS versions starting today. Here are the details.
We’re just two months away from Apple announcing the iPhone 18 Pro. Rumors suggest Apple could have three design changes in store that could be unpopular among some iPhone 18 Pro buyers …
ChatGPT Atlas, OpenAI’s standalone desktop browser, is being sunset in favor of the new ChatGPT desktop app.
Starting today, Strava users will have a new way to discover races, group runs, rides, and other local events directly in the app. Here are the details.
Deadline reports that Apple TV will take over Hall H for the first time at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International, with panels, screenings, and a Silo experience. Here are the details.
OpenAI held its second livestream this week today at 10 am PT. The video teased that the company was “introducing the next chapter for ChatGPT” today. OpenAI has openly discussed bringing Codex workflows into the main ChatGPT app for some time now.
Today’s release includes a new ChatGPT Work agent, an upgraded ChatGPT desktop app with Codex included, and a new hosted sites service for OpenAI customers.
TV Time users looking for a new movie and show-tracking app can now migrate their data to JustWatch ahead of next week’s shutdown. Here are the details.
Counterpoint Research has published a new estimate of the iPhone 18 Pro Max’s bill of materials, suggesting that Apple’s next flagship could cost significantly more to build than the current model. Here are the details.
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Apple TV has published the first trailer of Snoopy’s next adventure, where he finds his doghouse after it is accidentally sold at a yard sale. Watch it below.
Alongside an ongoing deal on AirPods 4 and the rare discount on the black Apple Magic Mouse, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by this Apple Watch Ultra 3 model dropping to one of its best prices to date at nearly $140 off (stock is running low). We also have iPhone 17 Pro/Max units at up to $449 off, a chance to score Apple TV 4K 128GB with Wi‑Fi + Ethernet as low as $139 (now sells for $249 at Apple), and a series of notable accessory discounts: Apple Magic Keyboard full-size with Touch ID, Anker’s 3-port 160W Smart Display charger, Satechi’s Apple Magic Keyboard alternatives from just $40, and more. Head below for a closer look.
A few days after rumors about the iPhone 18 Pro Max’s thickness began circulating once again, a new report suggests that Apple’s next flagship could also be its heaviest iPhone in years. Here are the details.
Overuse of smartphones is now a widely recognised problem, but we’re also starting to see people perhaps get overly dependent on chatbots like Claude AI and ChatGPT.
Claude creator Anthropic is currently testing a beta feature intended to allow users to reflect on how they are using the AI and be prompted to perhaps use it less …
The Information reports that Apple may be interested in PrismML’s technology. The firm is focused on shrinking AI models that generally require servers to function, offering on-device functionality with comparable intelligence.
As reported by Reuters, India continued its push to become a larger electronics manufacturing hub today by removing import duties on select parts used in smartphones and other devices. Here are the details.
Luxshare is one of the ultimate rags-to-riches stories, founded by a woman who started out as a Foxconn assembly-line worker and growing into a multi-billion dollar company and key Apple supplier.
It’s been a publicly traded company in China since 2010, but has now added a second listing in Hong Kong, making it more accessible to overseas investors. Its latest listing set a new record before sliding back …
Meta this week launched its own AI image model integrated into the Instagram app. While this might sound useful, it comes with rather a big privacy issue: by default, anyone can use your profile photo and posts as prompts for generative images.
You can fix this by flipping two toggles, but they’re pretty well hidden …
Apple recently increased the prices of most of its products, from the Apple TV and HomePods through iPads and Macs to the Vision Pro. iPhones have so far escaped the increases, but that will likely change in September.
You’d think that would be bad news for the company, reducing demand – but ironically, increasing memory costs might actually end up boosting iPhone sales …
In addition to bringing new keyboard and typing improvements across multiple languages, iOS 27 will also add several languages and accents to Apple Translate. Here are the details.
Just a few days after releasing Halide Mark III, the folks at Lux are already getting ready to roll out Halide 3.1: Scarlet Edition. Here’s what’s coming.
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences just announced the contenders for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, and Apple just scored 89 nominations across all major categories. Here’s the full list of nominees.
Apple’s AirPods lineup is stronger than ever, but there are already rumors about what’s coming next. Here’s everything we know so far about when Apple will release new AirPods.
A shiny new model isn’t the only upgrade coming to ChatGPT this week. In addition to GPT-5.6’s release tomorrow, OpenAI is announcing an all-new ChatGPT voice mode experience as well.
Because ChatGPT works with CarPlay, today’s release also is a major upgrade to the CarPlay voice mode experience as well.
According to code in the latest iOS 27 beta, Apple is preparing to launch car key support for two new automakers: Xiaomi and Lucid Motors. Here’s what we know right now.
According to The Elec, Samsung Display has fully scrapped the development project of a component tied to the rumored lower-cost Apple Vision Pro. Here are the details.
Alongside the ongoing deal on AirPods 4, we have ongoing deals on Apple Watch Ultra 3 at nearly $100 off, rare Prime Day lows still live on Apple Magic Mouse and Keyboards, Anker’s white model 3-in-1 25W foldable MagSafe charger back at the Prime Day low, and even more waiting below.
New data from IDC shows that Apple was the only major PC vendor to post significant shipment growth in Q2 2026, with the broader market declining for the first time in more than two years. Here are the details.
After Apple started lobbying the US government for approval to use memory chips from CXMT, The Financial Times now reports that the company is actively testing the components for devices sold in China. Here are the details.
OpenAI unveiled GPT-5.6 at the end of June, but the public release was held back while the U.S. government reviewed the new AI models. Now the company has shared an update on when customers will be able to use the upgraded model: this week.
Fresh off its polarizing disco ball icon fix, Spotify is continuing to listen to users with easy-win changes. Starting today, the company is giving users a highly requested feature that has sparked feedback for years: vastly expanded pinning.
Apple has announced that starting with macOS 28, users will need to decrypt or reformat certain storage volumes to keep using them. Here are the details.
One of the things tucked away in the small print of macOS 27 beta 3 is the news that you’ll need a 2TB iCloud+ subscription in order to use the new AI features for home security cameras in the Apple Home app.
While some are suggesting that we shouldn’t be too surprised by this, I do find it a somewhat disappointing move by Apple …
My new favorite Apple Watch and Apple Health metric is one that has been quietly working in the background for years. Specifically, it’s a bit of a hidden Apple Watch feature for tracking a great healthy habit: Time in Daylight.
More supply chain sources have rejected claims of delays to iPhone Ultra production, reporting that it appears to be on track for a September release.
However, the latest report doesn’t rule out limited initial supplies of Apple’s most expensive ever iPhone …
Apple has today lost a major antitrust appeal in Europe, with all three of its claims being rejected.
The company has long been fighting its requirement to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), but a court has dismissed all of its claims …
A little under a year ago, Apple promised to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over a four-year period through an American Manufacturing Program (AMP). The company has today announced its largest single AMP commitment to date: a $30 billion Broadcom chip contract.
The iPhone maker says that the deal will help Broadcom expand its Colorado plant, and lead to the production of more than 15 billion US-made chips …
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The premiere episode of Trying‘s new season is now streaming on Apple TV. Here’s what to expect from the feel-good comedy’s fifth season.
Tim Cook and Eddy Cue have arrived in Idaho for the 2026 Sun Valley Conference, which is expected to run through July 11. Here are the details.
Italian carmaker Lamborghini released an Apple Vision Pro app today, offering an immersive look at its latest models inside and out. Here are the details.
Earlier today, Apple CEO Tim Cook and his successor, John Ternus held a virtual meeting with Minister-President of Bavaria, Markus Söder. Here are the details.
Notion Mail is out, Notion Agents is in. Last month, Notion announced that it’s discontinuing its year-old email app. Today, the company released a brand-new iPhone app called Agents.
Earlier this year, Meta replaced its Llama AI models with Muse Spark, part of its newly built Meta Superintelligence Labs effort.
Today Meta is releasing its first image generation tool from Superintelligence Labs as part of the Meta AI app. The company says its new image-gen tools also power creative experiences in Instagram and WhatsApp with more to come.
There are many different charging accessories to choose from today. There is something for everyone, from fast chargers, multiport chargers, travel-oriented chargers, MagSafe charging accessories, and so much more. I have tested a ton of chargers through the first half of 2026, but only a select few get a permanent spot in my day-to-day. I like to have a good range of chargers for all my different needs, depending on the hardware I am charging and the situation I am in. So, whether you need an ultra-slim MagSafe charger or an all-in-one desktop charger, here are my favorites of 2026.
Apple is rolling out a new round of beta firmware updates for several AirPods models, including AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2. Here are the details.
A big update to Flighty, the popular flight-tracking app, is available on the App Store today. The latest version of Flighty makes the app even more powerful, headlined by a powerful new Connection Assistant feature. Here’s how it works.
Days after materials from Apple supplier Tata surfaced online, prominent Weibo leaker “Fixed Focus Digital” doubled down on his earlier claim that the iPhone 18 Pro will be thicker than the iPhone 17 Pro. Here are the details.
Heads up, parents. Microsoft just released an update to their Xbox Family Settings app for iPhone and iPad that adds new console parental controls.
Anthropic announced today that it is expanding Claude Cowork capabilities from the desktop app to the web and mobile.
Claude Cowork on mobile and the web will start as a beta feature with a gradual rollout on select paid plans.
Additionally, Anthropic is extending Claude Fable 5 access to all paid plans for a few more days.
A vote by the Federal Communications Commission scheduled for later this month could allow internet providers to disclose fewer details about the fees added to customers’ bills. Here are the details.
There’s a new version of Pocket Casts out for podcast listeners today, and it includes three new features. One in particular will be of interest to drivers with CarPlay.
Brooklyn federal judge Orelia E. Merchant has dismissed most claims in a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that Apple’s AirPods Max suffer from a condensation defect. Here are the details.
Joining the ongoing AirPods 4 deal at nearly 25% off and a series of Apple Watch Ultra 3 models at nearly $100 off, this morning we spotted this 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $449 off the new list price and the base model 15-inch M5 MacBook Air at $250 off. Those deals also join iPhone 17 Pro Max units up to $449 off, the black iPhone 17 Pro/Max TechWoven case hitting the Amazon all-time low, Amazon’s wide-ranging Anker charging gear summer sale from $8.
In a new note to investors, J.P. Morgan maintained its Buy rating on Apple while raising its price target for the company’s stock. Here are the details.
Apple TV has confirmed the premiere date of Nocturne, an upcoming drama series starring Liev Schreiber (Spotlight), Zazie Beetz (They Will Kill You), and Stephen Graham (Adolescence). Here are the details.
Beats is expanding its popular lineup of USB-C cables today with an all-new “Power Pink” color. “Because your charging cable deserves to be just as expressive as your playlist,” Beats says.
Apple is no longer signing iOS 26.5 and iOS 26.5.1, preventing downgrades to these software versions from newer releases. The move comes after a critical security fix was issued for iPhone last week.
In a report released today, Counterpoint Research says that despite the discounts seen during China’s 618 shopping period, smartphone sales declined 13% from the year-ago period. Here are the details.
Apple has submitted a request to pause further proceedings in its legal battle with Epic Games in the Northern District of California while the Supreme Court reviews part of the case. Here are the details.
Apple must continue to carry out age verification of iPhone users in Texas after the Supreme Court denied a request to pause enforcement of the law.
The iPhone maker strongly opposed the law, with Tim Cook going as far as to personally lobby state Governor Greg Abbott …
We’ve been looking out for new features in iOS 27 beta 3, and we’ve now found an additional one: the latest developer beta allows Siri AI to access information from third-party apps.
The only examples seen so far are pulling in the remaining battery from electric car apps, but it’s likely that other capabilities will be found …
“Father of the iPod” Tony Fadell has written a lengthy column in which he argues that our choice of AI assistant really matters, but also raises some huge questions that need to be addressed.
He says the reason the iPhone has stood the test of time is because Apple understood the behavioral shifts it would create, not just the technology shift, and the same will be true of AI assistants …
A leaker with a decent track record has backed earlier reports of two improvements said to be coming to the iPhone Air 2 next year.
They’ve provided very specific information on one of the changes, lending additional credibility to earlier claims …
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If you look around all the normal wbesites for a 3-in-1 MagSafe charger for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, you will find hundreds of options made of plastic. They all work well, but sometimes you might want something that is more of a premium feels. The NOCO XGrid XDS3 is one of those options. It is certainly not the most affordable option on the market, but it is undoubtedly one of the best (and best looking)
A new Listening Mode setting lets users more easily adjust how much ambient noise their AirPods can allow through in Adaptive mode. Here are the details.
With iOS 27 and its companion systems, Apple is introducing a new version of its system-level RAW image processing engine. It uses machine learning to greatly improve detail and reduce noise, including when reprocessing older RAW photos. Here are the details.
According to a new Counterpoint Research report, global shipments of Edge AI-capable smartwatches grew 70% year over year in Q1 2026, with Apple accounting for roughly 90% of the total. Here are the details.
Apple TV today announced Guilty Creatures, a new thriller series based on Mikita Brottman’s true-crime book of the same name. Here are the details.
The iPad is 16 years old, but two new products Apple is rumored to launch this year could have a major impact on reshaping the tablet’s future.
With iOS 27 beta 3, users can now fine-tune how the new Siri AI sounds using separate controls for speaking pace and expressivity. Here are the details.
watchOS 27 packs a variety of Health-related improvements for Apple Watch users that span three main areas, here’s what’s new.
Soccer season has a way of starting at exactly the wrong time. You’re running errands, waiting in the parking lot, or stuck away from the TV when the match finally kicks off. While your car screen is great for maps and music, it’s usually not set for match day streaming.
That’s what Ottocast wants to change this Summer Soccer Celebration. OttoAibox E2, OttoAibox P3 Pro, and Play2Video Ultra turn compatible car displays into entertainment hubs. Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, streaming apps, and split-screen multitasking are included without replacing your car’s built-in head unit. Ottocast gives you a much better way to stay connected to the match.
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has approved Apple and Epic’s request to temporarily postpone key deadlines in their long-running App Store dispute. Here are the details.
Apple now uses Google servers to power some of its new and upcoming AI features, and the company is using a popup to notify and request user permission in both iOS 27 and iOS 26. Here are the details.
Apple’s upgraded Siri AI experience and the standalone Siri app have arrived on the Apple Watch with today’s watchOS 27 beta 3 release.
Today’s macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 3 release includes two new wallpaper and screen saver options for your Mac.
Apple released iOS 27 beta 3 today, giving developers the second follow-up update since iOS 27 debuted at WWDC. Developers can download the new beta now, ahead of this month’s expected public beta release.
iOS 27 is a major iPhone update centered around Siri AI, Apple Intelligence, Liquid Glass refinements, and a long list of quality-of-life changes. Here’s what we’ve found so far in iOS 27 beta 3.
Update July 7, 4:17 p.m. ET: Public betas are also now available.
After releasing a rare third RC for macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 and Sequoia 15.7.8 late last month, the company is now rolling out a fourth version alongside macOS 26.6 beta 4 and macOS 27 beta 3. Here are the details.
Apple has released new betas today for its next major software updates, with developer beta 3 rolling out for iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, visionOS 27, and more.
Two weeks after releasing macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 2, Apple is now rolling out beta 3 for developers. Here are the details.
Apple has released the third iOS 27 beta for developer testing. iOS 27 beta 3 replaces the second iOS 27 beta and continues Apple’s summer beta cycle ahead of a public release this fall. We’ll update our devices and share what we discover.
Update July 7, 4:18 p.m. ET: The public beta is also now available.
A week after releasing macOS 26.6 developer beta 3, Apple is now rolling out the fourth beta for developers, ahead of the system’s official rollout. Here’s what to expect.
Update July 7, 4:19 p.m. ET: Apple has also released the third public betas of tvOS 26.6 and watchOS 26.6.
One week after its last betas, Apple has just released beta 4 for iPadOS 26.6, watchOS 26.6, and more. Here’s what to expect.
Update: A day later, the public beta version is now available as well.
While iOS 27 is very much the new focus for pre-release software, Apple is still preparing iOS 26.6 as the next iPhone update. Apple has released the fourth iOS 26.6 developer beta. iOS 26.6 beta has been in testing since the end of May.
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Back in 2017, Apple began rolling out 4K content on the iTunes Store in conjunction with the launch of the first Apple TV 4K. At the time, Apple also began upgrading previously purchased movies to 4K quality at no additional charge.
Now, Apple is finally extending that to TV shows and has started offering free 4K upgrades on select titles in the Apple TV app.
The biggest player in streaming is easily Netflix, but viewership data shows a surprising problem area for the company: getting viewers to come back for a second season.
Fernando and Jeff discuss CarPlay on iOS 27, experience with the Rivian R1S on a road trip, why you might consider buying an iPhone 17 Pro right now instead of waiting for the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Wallet and Amex Membership Rewards points, Apple’s dramatic hardware price increases, and the idea of getting more out of older technology.
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Alongside the ongoing deal on AirPods 4 at nearly 25% off and the best price ever on Apple’s new AirTag 2, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the last remaining chances to land pre-price hike deals on M5 iPad Pro – this 1TB 13-inch is now $420 off. We also have M5 MacBook Air at $150 under the new prices at Apple, several Apple Watch Ultra 3 models at nearly $100 off, and a series of notable deals on Anker charging gear – latest 3-in-1 Qi2 25W foldable MagSafe Charging Station back at Prime Day all-time low, its 45W Nano charger with smart display down to just $26, and this notable discount on its display-equipped Qi2 25W smart MagSafe charger. Head below for a closer look.
Apple is expected to launch its next-generation M6 chip this fall, but rumors indicate the new chip could skip a number of new products.
Every year, the iPhone Pro models share nearly every feature in common apart from screen size. But at times, Apple gives the Pro Max model a special advantage, and a new leak indicates that might happen with the iPhone 18 Pro line.
The next generation of Apple radio chips is expected to debut in the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra, but a new deal suggests the company doesn’t expect to complete a switch to its own cellular modems before 2031.
The company has committed to retaining and expanding its partnership with radio chip maker Broadcom through 2031 …
Last month, the beta version of the WhatsApp Android app started showing a green dot for contacts who are online. The beta of the iPhone app is now doing the same.
The feature does seem to take care to protect privacy in a couple of ways, which is not always a given with Meta apps …
Apple Watch includes a built-in sleep tracking feature. Just wear your Apple Watch to bed, and it works automatically. No need to install apps or enter a special mode.
watchOS 26 takes sleep tracking further with Apple’s sleep score feature. Sleep score is a great way to visualize the quality of your sleep from night to night. There’s one setting in particular that has made sleep score especially useful for me.
