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Apple unveiled today a touching trailer for “Come See Me in the Good Light,” its upcoming award-winning documentary about the late poet Andrea Gibson. Watch it below. more…
Apple has published three interesting studies that offer some insight into how AI-based development could improve workflows, quality, and productivity. Here are the details. more…
Apple Notes has become one of Apple’s most consistently updated apps, and iOS 26 brought several solid new additions. Here’s everything new for Apple Notes in iOS 26. more…
After years of buying iPhone Pro models, this year Apple tempted me away with its ultra-thin iPhone Air. And the new model has easily exceeded my expectations. But rumors of lackluster sales and a new third-party report have me worried about the iPhone Air’s future. 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. Today: Apple Glasses, next-gen AirPods rumors, HomePod Touch pricing and models, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors. more…
Apple may have just released its first M5 MacBook Pro earlier this week, but there’s already a lot of anticipation about what’s next. In a new report today, Bloomberg says that Apple is planning a new MacBook Pro for late 2026 or early 2027 with major changes, headlined by an OLED touchscreen. more…
Do you use Facebook Messenger on the Mac? Soon, your app’s going to stop working. Meta has announced that its Messenger app for Mac is being killed off entirely. more…
Apple just launched its brand new M5 MacBook Pro, but with very few changes compared to last year’s M4 model. If you’re in the market to upgrade, rumors indicate that next year’s M6 MacBook Pro should be well worth the extra wait. more…
Apple One subscribers can now get a Peacock subscription at a discount. Could there be more perks coming in the future? more…
Benjamin and Chance react to the new M5 iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro launches. Apple also kills off Clips app and teases live immersive NBA content, and announces a controversial name change for the Apple TV streaming service. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin gets more excited about the upcoming Apple smart display based off some details from Mark Gurman. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Material Security: Material Security is transforming how companies protect their most critical cloud assets. Learn more and see how it works at material.security. more…
The OnePlus 15 is seemingly a short few months away, as it’s already been officially announced for both China and global markets. In order to launch a new phone, though, OnePlus also needs a new software build, and with Android 16 having been around for a while now, it’s time for OxygenOS 16’s official debut. more…
Apple TV and NBCUniversal today announced a new partnership, where customers in the US will be able to subscribe to a combined Apple TV and Peacock bundle at a discounted price. The $14.99/mo bundle includes Apple TV and Peacock Premium, or you can get Apple TV and Peacock Premium Plus (their ad-free tier) for $19.99/mo. This represents a roughly 30% saving compared to subscribing to the services individually. For the first time, Apple has also arranged a special deal for Apple One subscribers … more…
With the official reveal of the new M5-powered MacBook Pro and iPad Pro, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is kicking off with some deals on both. Best Buy has some enhanced trade-in values live on the new M5 MacBook Pro at up to $800 off and members can land an additional 10% off. It too is offering $50 off the M5 iPad Pro with no trades for members alongside configs as low as $499 with trades. Aside from that we have iPhone 15 Pro Max at up to $750 off as well as Apple Watch Utra 2 at $150 off, and AirPods 4 with ANC back at Prime Day pricing. All of that and much more awaits below. more…
Palm Royale is coming back for season 2 soon as the next comedy debut on Apple TV. And the just-released trailer shows the series going deep into the cut-throat waters of high society. more…
Apple launched a trio of new M5 products this week, including the M5 MacBook Pro. But what’s actually changed with the M5 model compared to last year’s M4 MacBook Pro? Not a lot. Here are four differences between the M5 and M4 MacBook Pro. more…
The second generation Apple Vision Pro brings some much-needed enhancements. Here’s the full list. more…
As photo and video sharing apps get swamped by AI slop, Pinterest has taken a small step in the right direction: a setting to dial back on the volume of it in your feed. The company has seemingly made the move in response to growing complaints about the number of AI-generated images found within the app … more…
I’ve gone back and forth on mechanical keyboards a few times over the years. This isn’t due to any indecisiveness about whether or not I prefer them – I very much do – but a couple of practical issues. One of these is that I’m not aware of any mechanical keyboard available with a Touch ID key. This is one of those features that once you’ve had it, you don’t ever really want to go back … more…
Even five years on, I’m still blown away by the impressiveness of Apple Silicon Macs. I’m still rocking a pair of M1-powered MacBooks myself, albeit one of them the M1 Max, and I’ve never felt that either one was underpowered. Apple yesterday told us that the latest generation M5 chip is significantly better than even the M4. But the most impressive thing about the chip isn’t found inside the MacBook Pro … more…
There was quite a lot of discussion yesterday – and not a little confusion – when it was revealed that the new M5 14-inch MacBook Pro announced yesterday doesn’t include a power adapter in the box when bought in the UK or EU countries. Many were claiming that this is because EU law prohibits the inclusion of a charger when selling new electronic products, but that is not actually the case … more…
Today, Apple launched the latest entry in their M-series line of Apple silicon chips, the M5 chip. Here’s how it compares to the M4 chip. more…
Sonos has updated its Trueplay feature with iPhone 17 support, letting users fine-tune select speakers for optimal sound. Here are the details. more…
Meta’s streak of hiring high-profile executives from Apple’s AI team continues, with the company reportedly poaching Ke Yang, who had only recently been appointed to lead Apple’s rumored ChatGPT-like search project. Here are the details. more…
Last May, Spotify introduced an interactive version of its AI-powered DJ, allowing users to make real-time music requests. However, the feature was voice-only. Now, the company is expanding support to typed requests, among other welcome improvements. Here are the details. more…
Following months of supply chain adjustments and diversification amid US–China trade tensions, Apple CEO Tim Cook reassured Beijing that the company remains committed to investing in the region. Here are the details. more…
Today, MacBook Air once you spec it equally. With the MacBook Air now shipping with older Apple Silicon, is it still worth purchasing at this point in time? more…
The US Mint revealed today that Apple co-founder Steve Jobs will appear on one of the coins in next year’s American Innovation $1 Coin Program. Here are the details. more…
Apple today updated a support document with details on why iMessages might show a “Not Delivered” alert, appear as SMS/RCS messages in green bubbles, or come from your email address instead of your phone number. more…
Apple Intelligence may not yet include the major Siri upgrades that were promised, but there are a ton of other new features that just arrived in iOS 26. Here’s everything new. more…
The M5 iPad Pro is here, and with even more improvements over my M4 model than I was expecting. Here are the biggest surprise features of the new M5 iPad Pro. more…
For the 13th year running, Apple has topped Interbrand’s Best Global Brands ranking, which measures companies by value, influence, and brand strength. Here are a few highlights from this year’s list. more…
One of Apple TV’s top-rated comedies returns today with a two-episode premiere, kicking off a season that will bring back familiar faces for Severance and The Good Place fans alike. more…
Apple is rumored to have a new Studio Display coming soon, with early 2026 now the most likely launch target. And a key detail of today’s M5 announcements might be hinting at a highly-requested new feature for the next Apple Studio Display: 120Hz refresh rate. more…
Apple just released its new M5 iPad Pro, which is available for pre-order now and ships next week. Is the new M5 iPad Pro worth the upgrade from an M4 model? Here’s everything new in the latest model. more…
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Apple TV debuted the new comedy The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin last year to critical praise, and a quick season 2 renewal. Reporting later indicated, however, that the new season had been canceled. Yet Apple just released a surprise new episode of Dick Turpin with no official announcement. more…
Apple just unleashed the all-new M5 MacBook Pro and iPad Pro, but we are taking a short break to scope out today’s best 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals. Amazon has now brought back Prime Day pricing on AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation at $119 shipped – matching the lowest price we have tracked. We also have 1TB iPhone 16 Pro at $400 less than 17 Pro today, a solid $50 price drop on the titanium Apple Watch Series 11 as well as the return of Prime Day pricing on the 4-pack of Apple AirTags ($16 each). All of that and more awaits after the jump. more…
Are you a Vision Pro early adopter looking to upgrade to the new M5 model? While trade-in is a common option for other Apple products, the company unfortunately doesn’t offer trade-in when buying its new Vision Pro. more…
Following the rollout of one-on-one direct messages on Threads last July, Meta is now adding support for group DMs and expanding the messaging feature (including groups) to users in the EU. Here’s how it works. more…
When Apple releases iPadOS 26.1 soon, iPad users will have access to the Apple Vision Pro app for the first time. more…
In recent years, Apple has stopped including power adapters with products for environmental reasons. iPads and MacBooks still include power adapters in the US, but not with certain models in the EU and UK. more…
Apple Vision Pro is officially being upgraded from the M2 to the new M5, but existing customers don’t need an all-new Vision Pro to enhance the experience. Apple has shared release details for two previously announced accessories. Apple’s new Dual Knit Band that comes with the M5 Apple Vision Pro is also available to purchase separately. more…
Today Apple launched its new M5 iPad Pro, which is available for pre-order now and ships next Wednesday, October 22. And just like last year’s M4 model, certain models have varying hardware specs you’ll want to be aware of. more…
Amid the new M5 chip goodness, Apple quietly refreshed its Magic Keyboard accessory for iPad Air with a new look. more…
Today Apple unveiled its M5 chip alongside a trio of new M5-equipped products: the iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro. Here are the details. more…
Alongside the new iPad Pro and MacBook Pro with the M5 Apple silicon, Apple announced today a revised Apple Vision Pro, which also features the new M5 chip, as well as the anticipated Dual Knit Band. Here are the details. more…
Apple today refreshed the iPad Pro with an M5 chip, offering the next generation of Apple Silicon performance in its thinnest tablet form factor. The cellular models are also now powered by the Apple C1X modem. Apple says the new iPad Pro with M5 delivers up to 3.5x the AI performance than is predecessor, thanks to the new Neural Accelerators in each GPU core. The new iPad Pro lineup is available to order starting today, with first deliveries shipping on October 22. more…
Apple has officially announced the new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by the M5 chip. The company touts that this delivers the “next big leap in AI for the Mac,” with up to 3.5x faster AI performance than M4. Here’s everything you need to know… more…
The Department of Homeland Security says that Chinese criminal gangs have made more than $1 billion from text scams sent to US phone numbers over the past three years. Scam texts about fake highway toll payments, US Postal Service fees, and traffic violation fines are used to obtain credit card details. They also trick victims into submitting a one-time code from their bank, which allows the criminals to add the card to Apple Wallet … more…
While I’m generally a fan of the Liquid Glass user interface, not everybody is. For some, it fails usability tests, while others are just not keen on the aesthetics. Fortunately Apple allows a huge amount of control over the effects, and Adam Engst over at TidBITs has put together the ultimate guide for this … more…
Following the launch of VSCO Canvas, an AI-assisted mood board tool for visual creators, VSCO announced today AI Lab, “the first photo platform to deliver professional-grade AI tools for photographers.” Here’s what that means. more…
Apple has long been rumored to be working on a significant improvement to the main iPhone camera in the form of a variable aperture lens. Some reports claimed that this would be introduced in the iPhone 17, but this of course didn’t happen. Ming-Chi Kuo first reported plans to introduce the feature in the iPhone 18, and this has now been corroborated by a supply chain report which says that work is already underway on the new hardware … more…
Apple is lobbying for a change in the tax law in India as it potentially faces billions of dollars in taxes for new iPhone assembly equipment. Some 25% of iPhones are now made in India, and the company is looking to push this percentage even higher, but there is a potential major barrier to further expansion … more…
During this year’s WWDC, Apple confirmed that 13 new automakers had committed to adopting the Apple Wallet car key feature. Now, it looks like a handful of them may be close to flipping the switch. more…
Still waiting for Apple’s first smart home hub with a screen? Mark Gurman at Bloomberg reports that the product is scheduled to arrive in spring 2026. Notably, manufacturing will take place in Vietnam and not China, where most first-gen products are produced. Gurman also reports on Apple’s target price for the first new smart home product. more…
Apple TV+ is now just Apple TV, and Apple’s senior vice president of Services says the change was simply the right moment to make it. In a guest appearance on The Town podcast hosted by Matt Belloni, Eddy Cue discussed why the company decided to drop the “Plus” from Apple TV Plus and why Apple does not believe it will create confusion with its other products of the same name. more…
Following a limited test earlier this year, Mozilla is now adding Perplexity AI as a default search engine option. Here’s how it works. more…
Following last month’s 1.5 update, which introduced new features and the Liquid Glass design, Apple Invites was updated today with new “festive event backgrounds.” Here’s what’s new. more…
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Rumors indicated that Apple had new products ready to launch this week, and now with its MacBook Pro tease, the company has seemingly confirmed that. Here’s everything new that might launch. more…
Apple announced today an expansion of its environmental initiatives across five European countries, along with a new donation to support environmental education in China. Here are the details. more…
Mark Gurman at Bloomberg reported over the weekend that Apple is likely to launch three new M5 products this week—which Apple has just officially teased. Now it seems that new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini updates might be imminent too. more…
We’re all eagerly awaiting new Apple products this week, including an iPad Pro, Vision Pro, and MacBook Pro. In a new post on X today, Apple’s marketing VP Greg Joswiak teases that “something powerful is coming,” accompanied by a graphic clearly showing the side profile of a MacBook Pro. more…
Netflix dominates paid TV streaming, and now it’s coming for podcasts next. Netflix and Spotify have announced a new partnership that will bring a variety of Spotify’s video podcasts to Netflix. more…
Update: Apple says the issues affecting Find My and Apple Maps have been resolved. Original story below. Amid sporadic reports on social media, Apple has confirmed ongoing problems affecting Find My and Apple Maps. Apple says “some users are affected” by these issues. more…
This summer, Apple launched its first ever public beta for AirPods firmware. And today, ahead of iOS 26.1’s upcoming release, the company has shipped new public beta firmware for testing on select AirPods models. more…
Public beta 3 is here for iPadOS 26.1 and more. Here’s what’s new in Apple’s just-released wave of new beta software updates. more…
Following yesterday’s release of macOS Tahoe 26.1 developer beta 3, Apple has just released the equivalent public beta. Here’s what to expect from macOS Tahoe 26.1. more…
Apple has just shipped iOS 26.1 public beta 3, one day after shipping beta 3 for developers. Here’s what’s new in the latest release. more…
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to roll with even more M3 iPad Air deals undercutting Prime Day pricing. Alongside Apple’s 512GB 13-inch M3 iPad Air at $220 off and the 512GB 11-inch M3 iPad Air cell model, this morning we spotted a new all-time low landing on this 13-inch 512GB cell model at over $200 off as well. Moving over to Apple Watch Ultra 3, Amazon is now offering $20 off just about every configuration but you will find a $98 price drop on this Ocean Band setup today as well. We also have some deals live on Apple’s official iPhone 17 case lineup as well as a new Amazon all-time low on the Beats iPhone 17 Kickstand Case – everything else awaits below, just be sure to scope out this Spigen Alpine Loop-style band at $25 too. more…
Apple debuted titanium in the iPhone lineup in a big way back in 2023, then this year reversed course. iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max now use aluminum instead, leaving just one of four models with titanium. But rumors indicate next year’s iPhone lineup will bring more titanium yet again. more…
Apple’s iPhone 17 and iPhone Air lineup includes a variety of camera upgrades, with the new Center Stage front camera a big highlight. In a new interview, Apple execs explain why it brought so much change to iPhone 17’s selfie camera this year. more…
Apple TV has had an especially strong slate of movies this fall, and its next big title is a sequel to one of the streamer’s most popular films to date: The Family Plan. Here’s the just-released trailer for The Family Plan 2, which will hit Apple TV next month. more…
All Spotify-using parents know the pain of seeing their recommendations and Spotify Wrapped list destroyed by music played for or by their kids. The company has been piloting a solution to this problem and is now rolling it out to the US, UK, Canada and elsewhere. The Spotify managed account feature essentially ensures that younger listeners get their own sub-accounts, with parents and guardians remaining in control … more…
The popularity of the iPhone 17 lineup saw Apple almost match Samsung’s market share for the third quarter of the year, according to new IDC data. The firm describes it as “a remarkable achievement,” attributing the ability to sell even more premium phones in a challenging economy to a combination of three factors … more…
Following the announcement of the rebrand of the Apple TV+ service to just ‘Apple TV’, Apple’s Services SVP Eddy Cue will make a rare podcast appearance, as the next guest on Matt Beloni’s Hollywood industry podcast The Town. In the interview, Cue is asked about Apple TV’s popularity as a streaming service. Belloni cites the rumored ~45 million subscriber number that some prominent analysts have bandied about. Cue declines to share specifics, but confirms it is “significantly more than that”. more…
Apple recently explained how it will comply with an App Store age verification law in Texas, and it will now face a similar requirement in California. Apple found a privacy-respecting approach to the Texas law, and it seems that it will be able to adopt a similar one here … more…
Security researchers at two US universities were able to intercept T-Mobile customer call and text data from completely unencrypted satellite communications. Researchers were also able to eavesdrop on sensitive government communications, including US military and law enforcement agencies – and they did all of it using nothing more than an $800 off-the-shelf satellite receiver system … more…
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It turns out Apple TV isn’t the only new icon in today’s 26.1 beta 3 OS releases. Remember the controversial hard drive icon in macOS Tahoe from over the summer? Apple shipped the design, but it looks like a new version is coming after all. more…
In a new study, Apple researchers present a diffusion model that can write up to 128 times faster than its counterparts. Here’s how it works. more…
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The new Telegram update brings its own implementation of Apple’s Liquid Glass design, and it works even if you’re not running iOS 26. more…
Apple TV+ is no more. Apple’s streaming service is now officially just ‘Apple TV.’ Here’s why I think this is the right move at the right time. more…
Today, Apple confirmed its participation in the 2025 International Conference on Computer Vision (ICCV), which will take place from October 19 to 23 in Honolulu. Here are the studies the company will present. more…
Apple is expected to release a second-generation Apple Pro Display XDR in the near future, and it looks like it will include an important component missing from the original $5000 monitor. more…
iOS 26 brought a lot of big changes to how the iPhone software looks and feels, along with fresh updates for system apps like Notes, Maps, Photos, and more. Apple’s Reminders app has a variety of new features too, here’s everything new for Reminders in iOS 26. more…
iOS 26.1 continues to introduce new features and changes for the upcoming iPhone software update. Here’s the latest from iOS 26.1 beta 3 and more. more…
When it comes to using MagSafe in the car, I want something that keeps my iPhone charged. My wife, on the other hand, does not. She just wants the dock portion. If you don’t need or want charging while you drive, a magnetic mount is one of the best accessories you can add. The Lamicall MagSafe Car Mount skips the charging options and focuses on being the best way to keep an eye on Apple Maps when you don’t have CarPlay. With 20 upgraded magnets and a reinforced vent clip, your iPhone stays locked in place even on rough roads. more…
Apple launched ChatGPT integration last December in iOS 18.2, and based on code changes in iOS 26.1 beta 3, it seems the company is getting ready to add more new third-party AI integrations soon. more…
Back at CES in January, LG caught the attention of Mac users by teasing a new UltraFine 6K Display with Thunderbolt 5. The company, however, was ultra tight-lipped on details about the display, including pricing and availability. Now, however, the LG UltraFine 6K is available from LG’s website for $1,999.99, with the first orders shipping on October 20. Here’s everything you need to know… more…
Today Apple announced that the Apple TV+ streaming service will now be called Apple TV. The company said the rebranding was part of “a vibrant new identity” without sharing additional details. Now we’re getting our first look at the changes ahead. more…
Following the October 6 release of developer beta 2, Apple is now rolling out macOS Tahoe 26.1 beta 3. Here’s what to expect from this release. more…
iOS 26.1 is the first big update to Apple’s major operating system release, and as of today, the third developer beta version has arrived for testing. more…
Apple has a new wave of betas ready for testing: iPadOS 26.1 beta 3 and more are now rolling out for developers. more…
iOS 26.1 is coming soon, and possibly iOS 26.0.2 before that. But an anonymous X account with a proven track record of leaking Apple software updates indicates there might be a new version of the already-released iOS 26.0.1 coming too. more…
While much of the major Prime Day deals have come and gone now, as expected, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break does feature some even better prices. The iPad (A16) is still live starting from $279, but a few M3 iPad Air configs have now dropped even lower – we have Apple’s 512GB 13-inch M3 iPad Air at $220 off, the 512GB 11-inch M3 iPad Air cell model at a new all-time low, and this 256GB cell config at its best price to date. We also still have official Apple iPhone 17 cases from $29 and AirPods 4 still down at the $89 all-time low – everything else awaits below. more…
iOS 26 gave Apple Wallet a variety of new features, including an upgraded experience for boarding passes. Recently, United was the first major airline to support the new boarding passes. Here’s the full list of other airlines Apple says will offer support soon. more…
Apple has announced that Apple TV+ is no more. The company says that Apple TV+ is being renamed simply “Apple TV” with a “vibrant new identity.” more…

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