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Just hours after announcing Apple’s support for communities affected by wildfires in southern Europe, Tim Cook said the company will also donate to relief efforts following the Kumamoto earthquake in Japan. Here are the details.
Apple will soon report its fiscal third-quarter 2026 earnings, followed by Tim Cook’s final earnings call as the company’s CEO. Here’s how to listen live.
iPhone 18 Pro could make a major transition away from Qualcomm modems in favor of an Apple-designed C2. Here’s the latest update on what to expect.
Yes, we did get some sizable (and unfortunate) price hikes on the MacBook lineup recently. But, alongside the summer sale price on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off and AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, Amazon’s ongoing $500 discount on this M5 Pro MacBook Pro might be the best MacBook deal we see for the rest of the summer, if not much longer.
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Fortnite is back on the iPhone in Brazil today with the launch of the Epic Games Store. However, Epic Games is calling foul on the nine-step process required for access.
A new Bloomberg report earlier this week confirmed what’s long been expected: Apple’s major new push into Home products will kick off soon. And I’m thrilled by what rumors say is coming.
OpenAI is making two of its GPT-5.6 models more affordable today, and the benefits extend beyond API customers.
Yahoo Weather for iPhone and iPad was recently updated with a major overhaul that focuses on new features and an overall redesign.
iOS 27 adds new features for CarPlay, the Messages app, and a lot more, including a handful of Apple Notes upgrades. Here’s what’s new for Apple Notes in iOS 27.
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the ongoing price drops on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off and AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, as well as the best price ever on Apple’s AirTag 2, but we also spotted some rare M5 MacBook Air deals – 10-Core base model $150 off and the 13-inch with the 70W charger at $1,199. On top of that, Amazon is now offering Apple’s 20-core 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $300 off and this 16-core model is $500 off. Just be sure to scope out the Apple iPhone Air MagSafe Battery sitting down at the $59 Amazon all-time low (40% off) and the charging gear deals we have down below as well.
Apple Upgrade launched this week, and the iPhone Upgrade Program is being discontinued as a result. But despite some similarities, the two offerings are not the same. Here are the key differences.
iOS 27 is currently in beta, and launches to all users this fall. Here are five new features rumored for iOS 27 that haven’t yet appeared in the beta.
It’s officially the year of the super app. OpenAI recently launched its own super app, which it just admitted is “kind of a mess.” And now Microsoft’s CEO has confirmed has a super app for Copilot launching soon.
Spotify is launching a brand-new music feature that aims to make you a better runner. The new Running Mode feature works by personalizing playlists to your running goals, music taste, and tempo.
Apple will today announce its earnings for its fiscal Q3 ending in June, with the usual Q&A with analysts following immediately afterwards. It follows the company briefly hitting a $5 trillion market cap before slipping back slightly. Today will be the final earnings call with Tim Cook as CEO, and analysts aren’t expecting any surprises – but there will be one very big question …
Romance scams are one of the oldest cons in the online world, but they continue to pull in new victims all of the time. Joint research by four universities suggests that AI chatbots are now even better at carrying out these scams than humans, and that’s a pretty scary prospect …
Jony Ive and Sam Altman have been teasing an AI hardware device for a long time now, and it’s increasingly looking like that tease was premature. We’re still not expecting to see a launch until some point next year. OpenAI continues to be exceedingly vague about what form its first hardware device might take, but an interview yesterday seems to point to something rather like a HomePad …
Update, 11:00 p.m ET: Apple’s System Status pages say all the issues have now been resolved. The original story follows below. For the second time in a week, Apple is facing a widespread outage affecting services for end users and developers. Here are the details.
Tim Cook took to X tonight to announce that Apple will donate to relief efforts supporting those affected by the wildfires affecting southern Europe. Here are the details.
Bloomberg reports that US senators from both sides of the aisle are urging Apple CEO Tim Cook to commit by August 21 to not using memory chips from Chinese suppliers CXMT and YMTC. Here are the details.
There’s a new addition to Apple’s popular Certified Refurbished store. Apple has started selling the Studio Display XDR in refurbished condition, offering 15% off the mini-LED external display that’s perfect for Mac users.
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After Qualcomm released its quarterly report and projected weaker-than-expected profit for the current quarter, the company’s CEO told Reuters that supply constraints would cause its revenue from Apple products to decline faster than expected. Here are the details.
Apple today alleged that a new UK proposal targeting App Store fees amounts to price regulation, warning that it could undermine innovation and investment. Here are the details.
Yesterday the US government announced its was updating its list of banned foreign-made products to include “advanced robotic devices,” and today an FCC spokesperson confirmed that applies to robot vacuums too.
The US Department of Justice has asked the court to reconsider a recent ruling that would allow Apple to pursue records from 14 federal agencies in its antitrust case. Here are the details.
Apple Maps recently added a new ‘Suggested Places’ feature in iOS 26.5, but it’s getting even better in iOS 27. Here’s how.
In a wide-ranging interview with Joanna Stern, OpenAI president Greg Brockman addressed the company’s recent changes to the ChatGPT desktop app and discussed its plans for a tab-free interface. Watch it below.
Starting today, Runna subscribers can use the new Adapt for Heat feature, which automatically adjusts pace targets based on local heat and humidity. Here are the details.
As back-to-school season gets underway, more Americans now say they support keeping students away from their phones throughout the entire school day.
macOS 27, also known as Golden Gate, is coming this fall with a variety of improvements for the Mac. Here are five new macOS Golden Gate features I’ve been loving so far.
The Asus ProArt PA27UCGE is a 27-inch 4K display with a few tricks up its sleeve that set it apart from a crowded monitor market. It begins with its high frame rate support, up to 160Hz, which is great for fluid web browsing, gaming, and video editing. It also features an optional monitor hood to help mitigate ambient light, and a built-in motorized colorimeter for scheduled calibration. We previously reviewed Asus’ 5K ProArt (review) and 6K ProArt Displays (review) and found both to be excellent options for Mac users looking for an affordable third-party option. Can we say the same about this 4K ProArt Display? Watch our hands-on video review for the details.
Apple One offers a bundle of popular Apple services at a discount, and in iOS 27 the high-end Premier plan gains new advantages.
After the preview at I/O 2026 in May, Gemini for macOS is now rolling out advanced voice control capabilities.
While summer sale pricing continues on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, and Apple’s AirTag 2 down at $22 each, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by this 24GB 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro at $320 off alongside the ongoing $500 price drop on the 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro and the most affordable 15-inch M5 MacBook Air with the upgraded Power Adapter at $170 off. We also have official Apple USB-C cables from $7.50 a pop, a deep 32% price drop on Apple’s black iPhone 17 Pro Max TechWoven MagSafe case (Amazon all-time low), and more waiting below.
Apple’s fall iPhone lineup this year is rumored to revolve around iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Ultra. Here are the three biggest feature differences—not counting price—that may influence your upgrade decision.
Apple Upgrade launched yesterday, a new leasing program for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch (pricing here). The program has garnered some skepticism, but there’s one key reason I think it’s a great deal for users.
iOS 27 launches this fall as the next major iPhone update, here are three new features that could be among the most-used for many users.
The ability to add a digital version of your driver’s license to your iPhone looks like it will be rolling out to a 15th US state before too long. Apple currently lists 14 states where the capability is supported, alongside the territory of Puerto Rico, and backend assets now indicate another one will soon be added …
The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) estimates that online scams cost Americans almost $150 billion last year – seven times the amount reported to the FBI. The organization says that the number of cyber scams is increasing dramatically, and that most victims never report their losses to law enforcement …
Warner Bros has announced that it is inflicting testing a new format on select iPhone users in the US: HBO Max Shorts. As if vertical video weren’t bad enough, the media giant has says that the clips are powered by an AI tool …
A prototype smart ring developed by engineers at the University of California appears to have cracked one of the holy grails of health wearables: non-invasive blood sugar measurement. The data is sent to a companion app on a paired iPhone. While existing smart rings rely purely on biophysical data extracted from sensors like those embedded into the Apple Watch, this ring also tracks chemical biomarkers by analysing sweat …
Gentler Stories is out with a new update to The Outsiders today, the company’s exercise-tracking app for high-performance athletes. Here’s what’s new.
iOS 26.6 is now available for iPhone users. Here’s everything you need to know about the update, and why it’s more important than you may think.
Update, 7:51 p.m. ET: The joint notice of settlement is now publicly available and has been added below the original post. Judge Trina L. Thompson has granted a seven-day pause in iyO’s trademark lawsuit against OpenAI and Jony Ive at the parties’ request, as they work to finalize a settlement. Here are the details.
Today, Instapaper launched version 10 of its iPhone and iPad app with several improvements, along with a major redesign of the web-based platform. Here are the details.
Apple has told The Verge that missed lease payments will not activate the “Restricted Mode” system currently under development in iOS 27. What the new system is meant for remains uncertain. Here are the details.
Earlier this year, Twelve South debuted the new Valet accessory, which it described as a “wireless charging station and personal essentials tray.” Now, Twelve South has expanded the Valet lineup with a smaller option that features MagSafe and Qi2.2 wireless charging at up to 25W speeds.
iOS 27 will launch this fall for all users, here’s what’s new for the Apple Wallet app in the next major iPhone update.
The Find My app is used by millions of people to find their misplaced devices in a pinch, and millions more use it to share their current location with close friends and family. The iOS 27 software releases include a bevy of changes to enhance the Find My experience. Specifically, iPhone users who regularly go for a walk with just their Apple Watch will automatically benefit from smarter location sharing …
A Cincinnati, Ohio man is crediting his Apple Watch with saving his life. As reported by local news outlet WKRC, Mohammad Islam says his Apple Watch’s fall detection feature kicked in to contact emergency services after he collapsed outside his home several weeks ago …
Apple’s current CEO Tim Cook and incoming CEO John Ternus were interviewed by Deadline about the executive transition, Apple TV, and more. Here’s what they said.
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Apple Upgrade is a new leasing program announced today that enables you to get Apple products via a low-cost monthly subscription. Here’s what every eligible product costs with Apple Upgrade.
iPhone 18 Pro is coming soon, and there are several reasons why it could prove an especially popular upgrade choice this year.
Alongside ongoing discounts on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, and AirTag 2 still at all-time lows, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the most affordable 24GB 15-inch M5 MacBook Air at $200 off and this deal on the M5 Pro MacBook Pro 24GB at $500 off. We also have Amazon’s best quality renewed iPhone 17 Pro units at up to $220 off, fleeting summer Apple Watch Series 11 deals from $299, and one of the best prices ever on the latest Nitro Black Beats 240W braided USB-C cable at $18 via Amazon (40% off). Head below for a closer look at the details.
Siri AI is a major upgrade to Apple’s assistant that’s coming in iOS 27. And there’s one standout area I’ve noticed where it differs greatly from other AI assistants—for the better.
Apple today officially announced its Apple Upgrade leasing program, and it works in the way we expected. While it does make products more affordable on a monthly basis, it leaves people at risk of being trapped into a never-ending lease cycle. That’s because, unlike the iPhone Upgrade Program it partly replaces, you don’t own the device outright at the end of the term …
WhatsApp is rolling out one-on-one and group voice and video calls on the web today, along with support for transferring calls between devices and more. Here are the details.
Granola, the AI-powered meeting notepad best known for its Mac app, is expanding to Apple Watch today.
Apple is about to kick off its major new smart home push. A new report from Bloomberg today reveals that Apple has three new smart home devices that are “nearly ready to launch.” The first two are set to come in just a couple of months …
Apple crossed a market capitalization of $5 trillion for the first time ever during intraday trading on Tuesday. Apple is only the second publicly traded company ever to cross the threshold.
Ted Lasso’s long-awaited return is almost here, with season 4 premiering next week on Apple TV (watch here). And Apple has just unveiled the official trailer.
The Indie App Sales promotion is back, with exclusive discounts for hundreds of iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, macOS, and watchOS apps running through July 30. Here are the details.
Incoming Apple CEO John Ternus is likely to make a number of changes when he takes over in September, but it’s clear that the company’s loss-making Apple TV streaming service will be safe from any shake-up …
Apple today officially launched its new Apple Upgrade leasing program, covering iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac. As part of this launch, Apple has also discontinued the iPhone Upgrade Program. Here’s what that means for current users.
Apple has officially announced Apple Upgrade, a new product leasing program available starting today in the United States. Apple Upgrade, which is backed by Klarna, lets users lease iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, and iPad purchases, with the option to easily upgrade at the end of the lease term. Here’s how it works.
We’ve long cautioned against disclosing sensitive personal data in AI chatbot sessions, given that most companies use these as training data, but there’s now an even bigger reason. Things got way worse over the weekend when Redditors discovered that you could access some Claude AI chats through a simple Google search …
The upcoming MacBook Ultra was never going to be cheap, with an all-new sleeker design, OLED, and touchscreen – even before the price increases driven by higher memory costs. A new report now suggests the manufacturing cost could be pushed yet higher Apple typically likes to have multiple suppliers for components in order to maximize the reliability of display and allow it to negotiate the best possible prices, and it had hoped to do so for the MacBook Ultra. However, a supply chain source says Apple has decided to use just one display supplier …
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LM Studio’s agentic workflow platform now lets users run tasks with Kimi K3, Moonshot AI’s 2.8-trillion-parameter model with a 1-million-context window. Here are the details.
Update #3, 8:33 p.m. PT: T-Mobile says it has “fully restored service for all customers and sincerely apologize for the difficulties to those who experienced network impacts.” Update #2, 4:15 p.m.PT: In a statement to 9to5Mac, a T-Mobile spokesperson said: “Our teams are actively working the reports of technical challenges impacting some customers. Any service impacts are in the process of being resolved and are our highest priority. We know how critical it is to stay connected, and every available resource is focused on resolving this as quickly as possible.” Update #1, 3 p.m. PT: Some T-Mobile users report that service is returning to their iPhones. Others, however, say the outage is ongoing. T-Mobile is down across the United States, and many iPhone users are seeing “SOS” in their device’s status bar. Here’s everything you need to know about today’s T-Mobile outage.
Apple is once again being sued over a scam cryptocurrency app that allegedly slipped through App Store review and cost users nearly $2 million. Here are the details.
Apple’s technical details on the many security fixes included in today’s operating system updates show how quickly AI tools are becoming part of vulnerability research. Here are the details.
Ted Lasso season 4 premieres next week (watch here) and centers around a women’s team, here’s a rundown of the new players along with notable cast members who won’t be returning.
I drop my AirPods Pro all the time. In fact, I dropped them at the lake yesterday. The worst part is always watching the earbuds bounce across the pavement and hoping they do not fall down a storm drain or something. I love having a case that actually stays shut when it hits the ground. The new ESR FlickLock Magnetic Case is designed specifically for the AirPods Pro 3 to solve that exact problem. It adds a secure locking lid and an incredibly strong MagSafe connection.
X has officially launched X Money, which includes Apple Wallet support, moving the service beyond its invite-only beta and beginning a rollout today.
The wait between Severance’s first two seasons was long, and season 3 has demanded a lot of patience too, but Apple TV just teased a noteworthy update on the show’s progress.
Following the release of iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, and related software updates, Apple has detailed a huge number of security fixes included in today’s new OS versions.
Following an extended developer and public beta period, Apple is now rolling out macOS 26.6 to all users with compatible Macs. Here’s what’s new.
In addition to macOS 26.6, Apple is also rolling out macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 with important bug fixes. Here are the details.
Apple has just released a new wave of software updates, including watchOS 26.6 for Apple Watch. The update brings the latest security fixes and performance improvements to watchOS.
New Apple software updates are rolling out today, including tvOS 26.6, HomePod 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and more.
Apple has officially released iOS 26.6 for iPhone users. The update is lighter on new features than iOS 26.4 and iOS 26.5, but it includes important bug fixes, security updates, and prepares your iPhone for iOS 27. Here’s everything you need to know about iOS 26.6.
Apple has just released iPadOS 26.6, the latest software update for iPad. It includes security and bug fixes and prepares your iPad for the forthcoming iPadOS 27 update.
Pocket Casts is making the jump to the biggest screen in the house. The podcast player launched an Apple TV app today, giving listeners a native way to keep their queue going from the couch.
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Meta AI is coming to Threads DMs, giving users a private place to chat with the assistant without placing its responses in the public feed.
iOS 27 is launching this fall, and it adds a new Apple Calendar feature I’ve wanted for years: natural language support when creating events.
Black Friday in July deal pricing is still live on AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 at $100 off if you didn’t get a chance to land a set last week, as well as the all-time low on AirTag 2. But today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by this M5 Pro MacBook Pro 24GB at $500 off and this 48GB model at $400 off. We also have the Twelve South PlugBug wall charger with built-in Find My down at $40 Amazon low, your last shot at Nanoleaf’s ‘biggest sale of the year’ – up to 50% off smart lighting doorbusters, mirror lights, lamps, more from $25, an exclusive discount on this new American leather MacBook backpack, and the most affordable Apple Watch Series 11 at $100 off. Head below for a closer look.
Snapchat is giving Snap Map a musical upgrade through a new integration with Spotify. The new feature, simply called Now Playing, lets Snapchat users display what they’re listening to in real time.
Apple’s unveiling of iPhone 18 models this fall is expected in September, as usual, but there are several ways this year’s launches will reflect the anomaly of COVID-era 2020’s iPhone releases.
Update: 10 days later, Apple and Nvidia have once again swapped rankings with $AAPL overtaking $NVDA. Apple has yet to cross the $5T market cap threshold, though intraday trading has the company around $4.944T. Apple has officially reclaimed the world’s most valuable company title based on market cap. The company overtook Nvidia during intraday trading on Friday with its stock up 17 points this week.
Over the weekend Apple TV made several announcements at San Diego Comic-Con, including surprise news about when to expect Silo season 4’s release.
Ray-Ban Meta Glasses and the latest cheaper non-designer option are sold on the basis of the built-in AI features, but in early July the company announced a “ridiculous” limit on the free usage you can make of an accessibility feature. Effectively, Meta has retroactively applied a paywall to a hardware product it already sold to customers. Update: The social network has now said it is “pausing” plans to paywall the feature – see the end of the piece.
Security researchers demonstrated that Claude Cowork could escape the sandbox intended to control the access it gets to your Mac. The exploit, dubbed ShareRoot, could allow an attacker to read and write files stored anywhere on your Mac, as well as access login credentials for online services. Around half a million Mac users had co-work sessions exposed, and some still remain vulnerable to the exploit today …
A Bloomberg report suggests that Apple Glasses might be launched without the capability to take photos or record video. Apple is said to be considering this option as a way to address privacy concerns. However, while I do absolutely understand the thinking that would leave the company to mull this option, my own experience of Ray-Ban Meta glasses is that video recording is absolutely core functionality for this type of product …

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