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Instagram finally launched an iPad app last fall, over 15 years after the iPad debuted. But the iPad version of Instagram differed from its iPhone app in key ways. Now, after a new update, Instagram for iPad has been redesigned to what it always should have been. more…
CarPlay continues to give drivers more choice than ever when it comes to which services to use on the road. For example, CarPlay now works with three top AI chatbot apps. This extends the iPhone experience into the car without requiring special integration between automakers and services. more…
Update May 8: Anthbot M9 is currently 20% off on Amazon for the next few days, offering a big $180 discount off the regular price. I haven’t mowed my lawn in over a month, but it’s manicured like a golf course. That’s because I switched from a push mower to a robot lawn mower that I manage from my iPhone. It’s the Anthbot M9, and it’s by far my favorite new piece of technology I’ve tried this year. more…
Next-generation battery technology is much like fusion power: a major breakthrough is always a year or two away. We keep being promised things like laptop batteries that can last for a month, and true wireless charging throughout a room. None of it ever materializes. However, one modest but still worthwhile breakthrough in battery tech is real and available today: solid-state powerbanks – including a new MagSafe model from Zens … more…
Apple is rolling out two changes to the Education Store in the United States and other countries. First, Apple now requires verification for all purchases made via the Education Store in the US … so it’s no longer on the “honor system.” Meanwhile, Apple has added Apple Watch to the Education Store for the first time … more…
Apple and Meta are publicly opposing a new Canadian bill that they say could force tech companies to break encryption or build backdoors into their products. Here are the details. more…
Apple TV today announced ‘The Dynasty: UConn Huskies,’ a three-part docuseries about the University of Connecticut women’s basketball program. Here are the details. more…
Spotify announced today that Premium users in more than 75 countries can now interact with the platform’s AI-powered DJ, in an expansion that also includes support for four new languages. Here are the details. more…
Apple announced today an expansion of its environmental initiatives in India, with three projects focused on clean energy, plastic pollution, and green entrepreneurship. Here are the details. more…
Semafor reports that Tim Cook is among the CEOs likely to be invited to an upcoming trip to China. Whether he goes could shape his remaining months as Apple’s CEO. Here are the details. more…
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Logitech today iPad (10th generation): the Rugged Combo 4c and Rugged Combo 4c Touch. In a press release, Logitech touts that these new cases offer a “fully sealed keyboard and a versatile USB-C port that enables students to charge iPad and use a wired headset at the same time.” more…
Apple has published an in-depth look at four emerging filmmakers who used iPhone 17 Pro Max to shoot new short films as part of the latest MAMI Select: Filmed on iPhone program. Watch them below. more…
Benjamin and Chance give their opinions on the new Pride wallpaper and watch band lineup for 2026, as well as talk about a new watch face supposedly coming with watchOS 27. Also, in our seemingly-recurring segment on Mac desktop supply constraints, Apple stopped selling the $599 Mac mini altogether this week. Also, the company shares some curious tidbits about its future strategy in its first quarterly earnings call to feature incoming CEO John Ternus. And in Happy Hour Plus, Apple loves to talk about the customer satisfaction numbers for its products, but we give our personal takes on how the product lines stack up. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Bartender: Organize and control your Mac’s menu bar so it stays clean and uncluttered. Visit macbartender.com/happyhour and use code HAPPYHOUR to save 10% on Bartender 6. Sponsored by Shopify: See less carts go abandoned and more sales. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by IM8: Go to IM8HEALTH.com/happyhour and use code happyhour to get a free welcome kit, five free travel sachets, and 10% off your order. more…
Apple’s Shortcuts app offers tremendous power, especially with iOS 26’s additions around AI. But my own most-used shortcuts tend to be extremely simple, including one shared by Quinn Nelson for opening an app’s settings. more…
Apple Notes has long been one of my most-used apps, and iOS 27 is rumored to add a powerful new capability that I know will quickly become a go-to feature for me. more…
Apple just reached a major milestone in its development of AirPods with cameras, a new report says. Bloomberg reports today that Apple’s work on AirPods with built-in cameras has “entered a phase where prototypes feature a near-final design and capabilities.” more…
Perplexity has released a brand new version of its macOS app that is replacing the company’s previous Mac software. more…
OpenAI has just released three new realtime voice models that it says will “unlock a new class of voice apps for developers.” Each new voice intelligence model has a unique speciality for different purposes. more…
A new Apple TV 4K is rumored to launch this fall with AI support, and the latest Netflix feature offers a helpful example of how AI might benefit the Apple TV. more…
Signify, the firm behind Philips Hue and Philips Smart Lighting (formerly known as WiZ), is launching a new Sports Live feature that connects lighting effects to real-time live sports data. The new feature will arrive in time for the 2026 FIFA World Cup kickoff in June. more…
When Apple first introduced MagSafe in the iPhone 12 lineup, I knew it was going to be a hit. It immediately allowed for a modular accessory ecosystem to flourish for the iPhone. But then they gave us USB-C, and that opened the floodgates. Between MagSafe and USB-C, the type of accessories you could mount to your iPhone was basically limitless. One of the coolest examples of that is the Lexar ES5 Magnetic Portable SSD. Spending some time using the ES5 alongside the Blackmagic Camera app, I can confidently say this is one of the more practical MagSafe storage accessories I have tested recently. Here is what you should know. more…
We’re just weeks away from iOS 27’s unveiling, but Apple has another iPhone update arriving first. iOS 26.5 is coming next week, here are five new features it will bring. more…
Anthropic launched Claude Managed Agents last month, greatly simplifying the work required to build and deploy cloud-hosted AI agents. This week, Claude Managed Agents are becoming more capable with three new features. more…
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are now ready to roll, and alongside this week’s AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max 2 discounts still rolling with delivery before Mother’s Day, we are also tracking another chance to land the best deal ever on the official Apple iPhone Air MagSafe Battery at nearly 40% off the list price (could jump back up in price at any time). From there we move on to a particularly notable deal on this 24GB 15-inch M5 MacBook Air at $220 off (this is the more affordable 512GB model this time) as well as Apple’s most accessible M5 Pro MacBook Pro sitting at all-time low pricing today with $250 off the list. These deals join loads of official Apple accessories on sale this week from $6 – AirTag, cables, Magic Mouse, and more – as well as the most affordable 2026 Apple Studio Display back at Amazon low pricing (now $100 off). Everything else awaits below. more…
Apple is rolling out a big change to the Education Store today. For the first time, the Apple Watch is now available with a discount for students and teachers in select markets. Apple is also expanding verification requirements to use the Education Store to new markets … more…
Apple’s incoming CEO John Ternus, in a recent interview, shared how he and Apple think about approaching AI. And ahead of what’s rumored to be a big AI release with iOS 27, he said exactly what I was hoping to hear. more…
WWDC 2026 is just around the corner, and Apple has highlighted four Swift Student Challenge app winners. This year, Apple points out AI tools Swift Student Challenge winners are using to help bring their ideas to life. more…
Cape Fear is a high-profile limited series coming to Apple TV next month as part of the streamer’s best-ever summer lineup. Here’s the new trailer. more…
Apple Arcade’s May lineup introduces four new titles today on the subscription gaming platform. Apple Arcade games have no ads and no in-app purchases. more…
Apple’s Liquid Glass user interface has met with what can best be described as mixed reactions by the company’s own customers – but that seemingly isn’t deterring Google from … being inspired by it. After last month teasing that this is going to be one of the biggest years for Android yet, the company generated considerable commentary when it officially announced an Android event with a figure looking exceedingly Liquid Glass-like … more…
A report earlier this week said that Apple was considering diversifying chip manufacturing away from its current sole dependence on TSMC. Samsung was one of two companies named as potential future suppliers of Apple’s A-series and M-series chips, and that report saw the company’s share price rise significantly … more…
Without a doubt, the MacBook Neo is a smash hit. Apple talked about the success of the new laptop on its most recent earnings call, warning that supply constraints will continue into the current quarter. Analyst Tim Culpan today reports that Apple now plans to make about 10 million MacBook Neos in total, about twice as many as it initially ordered. This will entail its chip supplier TSMC manufacturing a new run of A18 Pro chips to power the machines, which Apple will inevitably have to foot the bill for. more…
Meta’s latest attempt to comply with age verification requirements in Europe, Brazil and the US is to roll out AI-powered tech to analyse the faces of teenage users of Facebook and Instagram. The company says AI analysis will be used to estimate the ages of faces but that it does not amount to face recognition. Update: It doesn’t appear to be working too well – a 12yo kid fooled it by using an eyebrow pencil to draw a fake mustache … more…
We reported earlier this week that Apple had reached a $250 million settlement over delays to the introduction of the new Siri features. Payouts to eligible iPhone buyers won’t be automatic, so you need to understand whether you’re one of them and be ready to act within a 90-day window … more…
Apple Studios announced today a new action thriller series starring James Marsden (Your Friends & Neighbors, X-Men: Days of Future Past), based on an original idea by ‘Iron Man‘ and ‘Uncharted‘ writers Art Marcum and Matt Holloway. Here are the details. more…
The EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) has partly granted Apple’s opposition to a trademark application from a Chinese company called Yichun Qinningmeng Electronics, due to concerns that its citrus-shaped logo could benefit from Apple’s reputation in the EU. Here are the details. more…
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will launch this fall, and in addition to packing a variety of new features, there are three design changes reportedly coming. Here’s what rumors say to expect. more…
A new preliminary report by Counterpoint Research shows that Apple secured nearly half of all smartphone market revenue during the first three months of 2026, while also reaching a record average selling price for a first quarter. Here are the details. more…
The US Supreme Court rejected Apple’s request today that would have temporarily paused the Epic Games case from returning to the District Court for proceedings that are set to calculate how much commission it can charge for off-App Store transactions. Here are the details. more…
Apple TV has its best summer lineup ever this year, with compelling new and returning series coming to the streamer. More premieres are expected to be announced soon too, including the long-delayed The Savant. But as things stand today, here’s everything coming to Apple TV this summer. 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, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Make your life easier with Bitwarden, featuring a secure, open source password manager with end-to-end encryption and seamless autofill across all your devices. more…
We’re still waiting for a new Apple TV 4K to launch, but tvOS at least keeps improving, including with five new settings in tvOS 26 for customizing your Apple TV. more…
A Bloomberg report last week claimed that Disney intends to make Disney+ into a “super app” that features much more than just a streaming service. And today on Disney’s earnings call, that direction was strongly signaled by company leadership. more…
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Amazon now delivering MacBook Neo as early as tomorrow from $590 alongside the ongoing Mother’s Day AirPods Pro 3 deal, but there’s plenty more than that. We have the best 15-inch M5 MacBook Air deals yet at up to $220 off as well as Apple’s most affordable 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro hitting the Amazon all-time low at over $250 off, and a chance to score Mom a new current-gen iPad at $299 (all colors). Those deals also join a host of official Apple accessory offers from around $6 a pop this week: black USB-C cables from $7 or standard white from $6.50, Apple Watch Sport Band clearance deals down as low as $10, and MagSafe 3 Cables for your MacBook from $23. Check it all out below. more…
iPadOS 26.5 is launching very soon, and with it three new features for your iPad. Here’s what’s new. more…
Apple made a major U-turn with CarPlay after a decade of not allowing video playback. Starting with iOS 26, Apple technically allows apps to display video through the CarPlay screen while parked. Here’s the latest on where things stand for the feature. more…
Propeller One-Way Night Coach is Apple TV’s next movie, premiering later this month from first-time director John Travolta. Here’s the new trailer. more…
iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to have the same 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch sizes as their predecessors, but a new report says those displays are coming with a key technology upgrade. more…
Adobe is rolling out new sharing capabilities for PDF Spaces in Acrobat today, letting users turn static materials into interactive, AI-powered summaries, audio overviews, branded presentations, and even a custom chatbot for recipients. Here are the details. more…
Safety regulators have long expressed concern about the potential risks to children posed by the easily-opened battery compartment of AirTags. It’s not uncommon for children to swallow objects with a similar size and shape to candy – like the coin batteries used – and this can potentially cause life-threatening injuries … more…
Rumors of a smaller Dynamic Island are nothing new, but there’s been considerable speculation about this in respect of the iPhone 18 Pro. Adding fuel to the fire are claimed CAD images showing a smaller Dynamic Island, but we reiterate our earlier skepticism … more…
I guess this is one “benefit” of the Apple ecosystem that won’t make it into a press release from the Cupertino company: Pornhub’s parent company has announced that it will be relying on Apple’s own age verification feature for its UK web visitors … more…
Apple’s painfully slow launch of the new Siri has become such a long-running saga, it seems to have all the makings of a movie – though probably not one we will see launch on Apple TV. The announcement at the start of this year that it will be powered by Google’s Gemini models finally gave us reason for optimism, and the latest Apple AI news could be an equally important development … more…
Intel’s stock hit a record high today in the aftermath of a Bloomberg report that claimed Apple is exploring Intel and Samsung Electronics as potential manufacturing partners for future device chips. Here are the details. more…
A group of two U.S. Senators and seven Members of Congress sent a letter to Tim Cook and John Ternus pressing Apple for answers over the planned closure of its Towson retail store. Here are the details. 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, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Make your life easier with Bitwarden, featuring a secure, open source password manager with end-to-end encryption and seamless autofill across all your devices. more…
Last July, Threads finally gave in and uncoupled its DMs from Instagram. Now, the platform is turning to another long-standing gap: bringing DMs to the web. Here are the details. more…
Apple and Michigan State University recently held the inaugural Spring Forum for the Apple Manufacturing Academy, focused on how AI is being implemented across multiple manufacturing workflows. Here are the details. more…
Last March, Apple was hit with a class action lawsuit after delaying the launch of the “more personalized Siri” that was first announced at WWDC 2024. Apple agreed to settle the case in December, and the full settlement terms are now available. Apple is set to pay $250 million to settle the lawsuit, equating to an estimated $25 per device. That number could reach up to $95 per device, depending on how many users submit claims. more…
watchOS 26 introduced a new hypertension detection feature not only for Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11, but for select older Apple Watch models too. Here’s how to set it up, and which models are compatible. more…
Apple TV’s musical comedy Schmigadoon! earned a loyal following, but was canceled after two seasons. Now though, a Broadway spinoff has proven a hit and earned significant acclaim, as evidenced by today’s Tony nominations. And that could be good news for a prospective season 3 of Schmigadoon! on Apple TV. more…
Apple’s most powerful Mac Studio no longer includes RAM upgrade options. This comes after Apple has seemingly ran out of inventory for the two highest memory options supposed by the machine. more…
Last week Apple shipped new firmware for AirPods Pro 3, and now today AirPods Max 2 have gotten a fresh firmware update too. more…
iOS 27 will give users a new way to integrate with third-party AI platforms, according to a new report. This will let iPhone users choose from multiple third-party models from companies like Google and Anthropic, including the ability to set custom voices in Siri depending on which external model is responding. more…
ChatGPT should feel “smarter and more accurate” starting today, according to OpenAI. That’s because the company is replacing the default model with an update called GPT-5.5 Instant. OpenAI also says the model upgrade cuts back on the “gratuitous emojis” in responses. more…
iOS 26.5 is expected to launch next week, and a newly discovered improvement makes one of my most-used Reminders features even better. more…
Prime members have access to unlimited photo backup, and Amazon just redesigned its Photos app for iPhone users. more…
Alongside iOS 26.5, Apple also released the watchOS 26.5 RC yesterday. The update includes a new Pride Luminance watch face with a ton of customization options, as Zac covered earlier today. There are also two key bug fixes that Apple Watch users will appreciate. more…
Alongside the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 deal and the new Amazon all-time low on AirPods Max 2, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Apple’s new mid-range 256GB 13-inch M4 iPad Air hitting a new all-time low at nearly $110 off. We also have clearance pricing live on M4 MacBook Air 16GB/512GB at nearly $400 off list price and the return of all-time low pricing on the 24GB M5 MacBook Pro at $300 off the original launch price joined by some accessory deals – Apple USB-C Charge Cables from $6.50 and Apple’s AirTag Loop down at just $6. Head below for a closer look. more…
Apple will unveil iOS 27 next month on June 8 during WWDC’s kickoff. Here are seven new iPhone features rumored to be coming in iOS 27. more…
Apple Watch is gaining a new watch face with the watchOS 26.5 software update. The new option is an analog watch face with a wide range of personalization options. It can be as colorful or as monochromatic as you’d like. more…
Rumors have indicated for a while now that this fall’s iPhone lineup will have a major change, with no base iPhone 18 launching. And we just got even more evidence of an iPhone 18 release date delay via a new leak. more…
Last week Ming-Chi Kuo broke the news that OpenAI’s hardware ambitions now include a smartphone to directly compete with the iPhone. And a new update from Kuo suggests the company is moving even faster than anticipated to launch the first OpenAI phone. more…
Three new Bose AirPlay speakers have launched today, and the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker appears to be going head-to-head with the original HomePod. Bose has dusted off the Lifestyle sub-branding it first introduced in 1990 before discontinuing in 2022. The original Lifestyle speakers achieved iconic status, so perhaps choosing this name for the latest lineup reflects the company’s hopes here … more…
Leaker Instant Digital has a decent track record when it comes to iPhones, but their latest post may need to be treated with a certain amount of caution. They list seven new features we might expect from the 20th anniversary model, but it may be more of a wish list than a leak … more…
Bloomberg yesterday reported that Apple has been in discussion with both Intel and Samsung regarding future production of its device processors. The move is said to be motivated by Apple seeking to reduce its reliance on Taiwan’s TSMC as its sole supplier of A-series and M-series chips … more…
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Bloomberg reports that Apple has been exploring early-stage talks with Intel and evaluating facilities from Samsung Electronics as it looks to diversify production of its core device chips beyond TSMC. Here are the details. more…
Update, 9:18 p.m. ET: Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has commented on Apple’s filing to the Supreme Court. Details below. Apple has filed an application with the Supreme Court asking it to stay the Ninth Circuit’s mandate, which would send the case back to the District Court to determine what it can charge for purchases made outside the App Store. Here are the details. more…
Unbox Therapy has published a 10-minute close-up look at a dummy unit that aligns with what the iPhone Ultra is increasingly expected to look like. Watch it below. more…
A new Counterpoint Research report shows that the iPhone 17 overtook the iPhone 17 Pro Max and became the world’s best-selling smartphone during the first three months of 2026. Here are the details. more…
One of the best ways to judge how good a product is, is simply how long it sticks around. There are tons of products that hit my desk that, for one reason or another, do not make it past one month of use. It could be poorly built, too cheap, not a good fit for my aesthetic, or for any other reason. But if a product earns a permanent spot on my desk or nightstand and I stop thinking about replacing it, that’s usually a really good sign. So when I noticed I had been using my Nomos charging station for about a year, I knew I had to give you my review. Here is what it is and how well it’s held up. more…
When I first picked up the ESR Geo Wallet Boost last year, I had a thought: I was either living in the future or an absolute moron for plugging my wallet into a wall charger. Obviously, charging your wallet sounds like a massive hassle on paper, but after using it off and on, I can confidently say the functionality you get is completely worth the minor inconvenience of charging, as it feels more like charging a Kindle here and there vs something you really worry/think about. more…
This fall’s iPhone 18 lineup will bring a brand new ‘iPhone Ultra’ foldable, but the most popular models will no doubt be the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Here are six new features rumored for iPhone 18 Pro. more…
Following a decision from Brazil’s competition watchdog last year, Apple is now gearing up to allow app sideloading in the country. Here are the details. more…
iOS 26.5 is launching very soon, and the RC that debuted today revealed that Apple’s latest Pride wallpaper actually comes in 11 colorful variations, plus a custom option for creating your own. more…
iOS 27 is again rumored to include a useful new feature for the Wallet app. A new report today says iOS 27 will add a “Create a Pass” feature to the Wallet app, allowing users to convert physical passes to digital ones. Here’s how it will work. more…
iOS 26.5’s RC is available now, along with official release notes, and with them Apple has confirmed that the update will bring a key RCS upgrade to the Messages app. more…
OpenAI now has a new iOS app on the App Store, although it’s not quite Codex related. Instead, it’s a separate version of ChatGPT for iPhone and iPad created specifically for school and work organizations. more…
Apple has released the first iOS 26.5 RC build, highlighting three enhancements coming to your iPhone. iOS 26.5 will likely be released to everyone next week. 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, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Make your life easier with Bitwarden, featuring a secure, open source password manager with end-to-end encryption and seamless autofill across all your devices. more…
Developers and public beta testerscan now download the first Release Candidate of macOS 26.5, ahead of the official rollout in the coming days. Here’s what to expect from macOS 26.5. more…
Apple has shipped the RC (release candidate) versions of iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and more. Here’s what that means. more…
The first iOS 26.5 release candidate is now available for iPhone. After several beta versions, this is likely the version of iOS 26.5 that will reach customers in a few days. more…
Joining all of the Star Wars May the 4th deals we have live today (scope out our deal hub), your 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to roll starting with the most affordable new M5 MacBook Air dropping to the $949 low ($150 off) alongside other models at up to $219 off. Apple’s least expensive new M4 iPad Air has now hit a new Amazon low while the 256GB 13-inch M3 model drops to its best clearance price at $300 off. We have Apple’s new AirPods Max 2 down at a new Amazon all-time low, the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 Mother’s Day deal, and the latest Magic Mouse back to the best Amazon price ever. Head below for a closer look. more…
Apple is rumored to launch its first ever ‘MacBook Ultra’ later this year, and it could bring MacBook Neo energy but for high-end users. more…
Apple has a unique iPhone redesign coming next year for the product’s 20th anniversary, and it reportedly was created to blend seamlessly with iOS 26’s Liquid Glass design. more…
Apple has just announced its new Pride Collection for 2026, including a new wallpaper in iOS and iPadOS 26.5 and a new watch face in watchOS 26.5. There’s a new Apple Watch band available too. Here are the details. more…
Apple continued the tradition today and unveiled a new Apple Watch band in celebration of Pride Month. The new Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Loop is “woven from a rainbow of 11 colors of nylon yarns.” It’s available to order today for $49. Apple says it is “proud to financially support organizations that serve LGBTQ+ communities.” more…

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