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Benjamin and Chance react to Apple’s smart home event, with first impressions on the new Apple HomeView smart display, the insanely priced Apple TV 4K (fourth-generation), and the HomePod mini refresh. It remains to be seen whether these new initiatives in the Apple Home Collection can help move the needle on smart home uptake at large, but it’s a good start. And in Happy Hour Plus, the new iOS beta brings a new Apple Music icon. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Things: The award-winning to-do app, ready for iOS 27 and iPhone Duo. Sponsored by Framer: The only free design tool that brings your ideas to the web. Visit framer.com/happyhour for 30% off a Framer Pro annual plan. Sponsored by Shopify: If you’re ready to launch your business before Black Friday, start your free trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Quince: Download the Quince app for app-exclusive offers, or visit quince.com/happyhour. Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. more…
Apple Photos is full of exciting updates in iOS 27, including for one of my favorite features in the app: iCloud Shared Albums. more…
Sonos is getting ready for Apple’s first foldable iPhone. The company has released Sonos 27.2, which brings support for the upcoming iPhone Duo ahead of its launch later this month. more…
Apple is widely reported to have Samsung as its key supplier in building the iPhone Duo’s folding display. As a result, some have claimed that Apple is just “using a Samsung display.” Here’s how Apple addressed that question in a new interview. more…
Apple’s busiest product launch month is usually September. But despite a packed event last month, many more products remain ahead this fall. Next week’s iPhone Duo launch kicks off what’s shaping up to be four straight weeks of new products. more…
Meta today unveiled Muse Spark Open, which it says is the “most capable US open-weight model to date.” For Apple users, Meta says Muse Spark Open is optimized to run on the Mac Studio powered by M5 Ultra. more…
Apple unveiled new Apple TV 4K and HomeView devices this week that won’t be available until November 13. But pre-order shipping times for these products have already started slipping into late November for new orders. more…
While the $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3 is still rolling, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by some new pre-order discounts on the new Apple HomeView – Amazon now has some additional colorways marked down. We also uncovered some pre-order promotions for the new HomePod mini 2 alongside the lowest price we have tracked yet on Apple’s 1TB 2026 M5 Max Mac Studio at $220 off and Amazon’s giant ongoing $600 price drop on this M5 Pro MacBook Pro. Head below for a closer look at the details. more…
Today in a new story at TIME, the publication interviewed CEO John Ternus but also spoke to Greg “Joz” Joswiak, Apple’s SVP of Worldwide Marketing, who addressed the “lunatic fringe” of AI in Silicon Valley, hardware threats from OpenAI, and more. more…
As someone who loves all things Apple and Pokémon, I never thought these worlds would collide, but here we are! Beats and the Pokémon Company have officially teamed up for a special edition Beats Pill, and man, did they nail this. This new collab features both Pikachu and Mimikyu, bringing a two-tone design, unique accessories, and some awesome attention to detail in a speaker that we know and love. I have been using mine for a few days and wanted to share my thoughts as a fan of both brands in this collaboration. more…
TIME has just published its list of the best inventions of 2026, and iPhone Duo made the list with John Ternus featured on the magazine cover. Here’s what Ternus said in his interview with TIME. more…
iPhone Duo pre-orders start tomorrow, and if you want the fastest checkout possible, Apple just set the deadline for completing its ‘Get Ready’ process. more…
United Airlines first introduced Starlink Wi-Fi on its flights starting early in 2025, the airline says nearly half of its flights currently offer the high-speed satellite internet service. It’s now introduced a new way to let you check whether your flight has the service … more…
Today marks a milestone for MacPaw, as the company is releasing Eney, a proactive AI assistant that works across your apps, files, and system to help you get things done, following a development process that began back in 2019. Here are the details. more…
We’ve long been awaiting the launch of the first touchscreen and OLED MacBook Pro, and a new report says that the official launch will take place at an Apple event on October 28. It says that Apple has begun sending invites to selected media representatives. The same event will include the OLED iPad mini as well as an M6 original design MacBook Pro and iMac … more…
The iPhone Duo starts at $1999 for the 256GB model and rises to an eye-watering $3199 for the 2TB version – but a “renewable” inner display layer may help buyers to justify spending so much money on a phone. Apple has addressed the biggest problem experienced with folding phones to date via a surprisingly affordable option … more…
An Apple-1 computer sold at auction has set a new record of $1,148,200. The same machine last sold in 2013 for $686,000. It comes complete with a letter which, thankfully, the original owner ignored … more…
Opera is relaunching its Opera Air browser today with a redesign that is both conceptual and practical for a more focused browsing experience. Here’s what that means. more…
Bloomberg reports that during a hearing today, OpenAI voluntarily agreed not to use Apple’s alleged trade secrets while the legal battle between the two companies plays out. Here are the details. more…
Apple is rolling out its stunning Detailed City Experience in Apple Maps for users in Austin, TX. This marks a robust overhaul of Apple Maps in Austin, similar to what we’ve seen in other markets like San Francisco, Chicago, and London. more…
WhatsApp users can now invite others to join group and one-on-one calls even if they don’t have an account. Here are the details. more…
Apple today became the second company ever to close with a market valuation north of $5 trillion, following NVIDIA’s landmark achievement in October 2025. Here are the details. more…
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The Apple Invites app got updated yet again today, with new features including RSVP improvements and a larger Home Screen widget. Here are the details. more…
Apple today shared a behind-the-scenes look at “From Earth to Sky,” a fashion show in Turkey that was designed with an iPad Pro and filmed using an iPhone 18 Pro Max. Here are the details. more…
iOS 27 expands the available options to customize your Home Screen with new extra-large widgets that will be especially useful on iPhone Duo. Here’s the full list of 15+ pre-installed widgets iOS 27 introduces. more…
Bloomberg reports that Apple plans to finally launch Apple Intelligence in China in December, although some important features could still be missing. Here are the details. more…
Following intense criticism over the obvious fact that its AirTag Silencer could facilitate stalking and other forms of misuse of Apple’s AirTag, ElevationLab has now pulled the accessory. Here are the details. more…
Apple has announced that Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, the acclaimed thriller that premiered this spring, will return for season 2. more…
iPhone Duo pre-orders kick off this Friday ahead of shipping next week. If you’re wondering whether to get AppleCare+ or not, here are the iPhone Duo’s out-of-warranty repair costs. more…
Siri AI is a tentpole addition to HomePod mini 2, but a CNET report today originally claimed Siri AI was coming to older HomePod mini models too. However, the story has since been updated with a correction and 9to5Mac received a statement confirming Siri AI will be exclusive to HomePod mini 2. more…
In a new filing today, OpenAI claims that a former employee who departed for Apple sent “over a hundred highly confidential files about at least one unreleased OpenAI device under development to his personal accounts.” Apple, however, told Reuters that it hasn’t found any evidence to support these allegations. more…
Apple’s new HomeView (pre-order here) won’t have an App Store, but it will support third-party apps in some cases, including letting you run third-party widgets from your iPhone. Here are the details. more…
Alongside AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off and AirPods Max 2 at $120 off,, today we are tracking the very first discount on the brand new Apple HomeView over at Amazon. It’s not a giant deal, but you might as well save some cash on your pre-order. We are also highlighting the new Apple TV Siri Remote (4th generation) – upgrade your existing Apple TV setup for $59 instead of buying the next-generation Apple TV 4K at $299. From there, it’s all about the accessories – the 2026 Magic Keyboard at an all-time low, loads of Apple iPhone 18 Pro case deals, a chance to add AirTag 2 to your HomeView setup at the Amazon low, and more. more…
Apple unveiled its new HomeView product yesterday (pre-order here), but the device’s support for third-party apps was initially unclear. A newly published Apple document, however, offers good news about HomeView supporting third-party video apps like YouTube and Netflix. more…
While the iPhone 18 Pro is out, the entry-level model has been held back until early next year. That’s likely because the company wanted to maximize early production capacity and memory availability for the Pro model, alongside the iPhone Duo. But even this far ahead, one leaker has suggested that supply-chain orders indicate Apple is optimistic about demand for the base model … more…
Apple unveiled HomePod mini 2 yesterday (pre-order here), exactly six years after the first HomePod mini debuted. Here’s everything new in HomePod mini 2 compared to the original model. more…
I think it’s sometimes easy for geeks to forget that we live in a tech bubble with our fellow geeks. Many of us here have been using smart home technology for more than a decade now, some even for many decades. I’ve seen a lot of bemused comments on the Apple Home Collection, with people asking why anyone would want to pay significantly higher prices for devices which don’t seem to offer any added benefit. But I think this is absolutely a bubble effect … more…
Apple has just updated its list of vintage and obsolete products, adding the final model of the beloved 12-inch MacBook to the “obsolete” list alongside two other products. more…
The headline feature of the new HomePod mini 2 is support for Siri AI, something that won’t be available for the first-gen model. But there’s hope that existing full size HomePods may also get access to the smarter intelligent assistant. A leaker noticed two clues on Apple’s website seemingly pointing to this, but it’s possible that it was an error on the part of the company … more…
The launch video Apple created to show off the long-awaited HomeView product couldn’t have been more different from its usual fare. While just watching it gave me a feeling of anxiety, I suspect it perfectly encapsulates the one use-case for this device … more…
Apple is asking a federal judge to overturn a $5.7 billion verdict in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by Taction Technology over the Taptic Engine used in iPhones and Apple Watches. Here are the details. more…
Apple has published the estimated service costs for its new HomeView smart home display, including how much customers can expect to pay with and without AppleCare coverage. Here are the details. more…
According to a new report from IDC, Apple’s share of smartphone shipments in China grew during Q3 2026, despite a 4.3% year-over-year decline in iPhone shipments. Here are the details. more…
Earlier today, Apple confirmed that the wall-mounted HomeView does not come with a power adapter in the box. Now, the company has published a support document detailing the device’s power requirements, including what to look for when purchasing a compatible adapter. Here are the details. more…
Judge Edward Davila today granted some of Apple’s requests for expedited discovery in its trade secrets lawsuit against former employees, OpenAI, and io Products. Here are the details. more…
Apple TV released the trailer today for ‘12 12 12,’ a new heist thriller series premiering next month. Here are the details and the trailer. more…
Apple today unveiled its next big foray into the smart home world, including the new HomeView smart display and a new Apple TV 4K. Following Apple’s announcement, the new Apple home gear is also now available for pre-order on Amazon: HomeView: $299 Apple TV 4K: $299 Apple TV Siri Remote: $59 HomePod mini 2: $149 more…
In addition to the rollout of developer beta 4 for macOS 27.2, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, and more, Apple also rolled out developer and public firmware betas for several AirPods models. Here are the details. more…
iOS 27.2 beta 4 debuted today for developers, and the update includes a new app icon for Apple Music alongside other design updates in the Music app. more…
An overhauled Apple Health app is coming, but it looks like iOS 27.2 won’t include it. more…
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Update, 5:56 p.m. ET: The public beta for iPadOS 27.2 is now available as well. Apple just released a fresh wave of beta updates, with developer beta 4 rolling out for iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, and more. more…
Update, 5:56 p.m. ET: The public RCs are now available as well. Just one week after rolling out the first Release Candidates of macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2, the second RCs are now available for testing. Here are the details. more…
Update, 5:56 p.m. ET: The public beta is now available as well. Apple is rolling out the fourth developer beta for macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, ahead of the official release in the coming weeks. Here’s what to expect. more…
Update, 5:56 p.m. ET: The public beta for iOS 27.2 is now available as well. Apple has released the fourth iOS 27.2 developer beta for iPhone. The update follows the release of iOS 27 to everyone. It also leaps over iOS 27.1, which Apple has shown as an iPhone Duo-focused release. more…
Today Apple unveiled HomeView, its long-awaited smart home hub. The HomeView comes in two distinct models, one with a domed speaker base and the other designed for wall mounting. But there’s a hidden feature difference beyond the form factors. more…
Apple announced its HomeView smart display this morning. Apple says HomeView can recognize up to six different people to deliver a “personalized experience” for each user. John Gruber at Daring Fireball has more details on how HomeView’s facial recognition feature works. more…
Wow, $299. That’s a very surprising price. For HomeView, Apple’s all-new smart display, $299 feels surprisingly affordable. For Apple TV 4K, $299 feels surprisingly painful. more…
Apple unveiled its new HomeView product today, and it’s available for pre-order now. But unfortunately HomeView isn’t coming to the EU, at least for now. Here’s why. more…
Apple today announced HomeView, a $299 smart home display with a 7-inch screen that lets users control connected accessories, make FaceTime calls, and enjoy music and video content. But what about third-party apps? Here’s what Apple says. more…
Apple just launched a brand new Apple TV 4K (pre-order here), the fourth generation of the product. Here’s how the new Apple TV 4K compares to the previous, third-gen model from 2022. more…
As part of today’s Gemini 4 Argon rollout, Google is making a big update to the Gemini app for macOS by integrating Antigravity. more…
Following the announcement at the end of September, Gemini 4 Argon is starting to roll out to the Gemini app, Google Antigravity, and more. more…
Update: The all-new HomeView smart display, next-generation Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2 are now available for pre-order. Just after the reveal of AirPods Max 2 with $120 in savings, and there’s still time to land the mid-range M6 Mac mini at nearly $150 off. Those deals are joining some brilliant M5 Pro MacBook Pro discounts this week with as much as $600 off the list prices (there are a pair of configurations that are actually $200 less than the pre-price hike MSRPs right now). On top of that, the $199 clearance deal on this Black Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 3 is back, we have Anker’s new Nano Neo 45W/60W dynamic charger for your iPhone 18 Pro at just $20, and a whole lot more waiting below, including the iPhone Duo-ready Apple Pencil (USB-C). more…
Today Apple introduced HomePod mini 2 with Siri AI as a major tentpole feature. HomePod mini 2 ships on October 30, but checking the fine print on Apple’s website, it seems Siri AI won’t be available on launch day. more…
Today Apple unveiled its new HomeView product in two models, one with a speaker base and the other built for wall mounting. But if you buy the latter, just know you’ll need to spend more for a separate mount. more…
Today Apple unveiled the long-awaited new Apple TV 4K model, which includes an updated Siri Remote with a built-in speaker as part of its Find My and Precision Finding support. But even if you’re not upgrading, you can still buy the new Siri Remote for your current Apple TV. more…
Apple today confirmed that it is working with at least two third-party companies to develop a new lineup of smart home accessories, including cameras, thermostats, and a smart lock. Here are the details. more…
Today Apple introduced a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K with Siri AI, and A19 chip, and more. But the company also shared welcome news for current Apple TV users: Siri AI is compatible with select older models too. more…
Apple has officially announced the new HomePod mini 2 smart speaker. The new product was announced by Apple today alongside the new HomeView smart display and fourth-gen Apple TV 4K. more…
Today Apple unveiled a brand new Apple TV 4K model as part of its ‘Welcome home’ product launch event. Here are the full details from the announcement. more…
Beats is teaming up with The Pokémon Company for a special-edition version of the Beats Pill. Beats says this collab is “here to unleash the energy of your music, inspired by the power of Pikachu’s brightest spark and the depths of Mimikyu’s mystery.” more…
Apple today officially unveiled its new HomeView smart display. HomeView features a 7-inch square display and comes in two versions: one with a speaker base and another for wall mounting. You can pre-order HomeView today for $299. It will start arriving to customers on November 13. Here’s everything you need to know about HomeView. more…
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While a folding iPhone posed a new challenge for Apple’s thermal engineering team, they came up with a creative way to leverage the device’s hinge to their advantage. Here are the details. more…
Apple TV today released the official trailer for “Being Heumann,” an Apple Original Films release from “CODA” director Siân Heder. Watch it below. more…
Apple officially confirmed that it will hold a product launch event tomorrow, October 13. With a “Welcome home” tagline, the launch is expected to focus on new smart home products. Here’s everything to expect at tomorrow’s Apple event. more…
Just days after Apple’s stock took a hit over reports of iPhone 18 Pro production cuts, JP Morgan has raised its AAPL price target by $20. Here are the details. more…
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Apple is kicking off a new campaign today to promote Safari’s benefits over Chrome. With a new “Switch to Safari” page on its website and a pair of new YouTube videos, Apple wants everyone to know Safari is “a more powerful and private browser than Chrome.” more…
Epic Games is accusing Apple of “manufacturing” a pause in the legal proceedings over its proposed new App Store commission rates. Apple disagrees. Here are the details. more…
According to Counterpoint Research, Apple saw its share of global smartphone shipments cross 20% for the first time in a third quarter, despite an industry-wide decline. Here are the details. more…
Apple has a new M6 MacBook Pro launching later this month with a 14-inch screen and the current industrial design. And with its M6 chip, there are three upgrades we can expect from the new MacBook Pro. more…
Apple TV today announced “Heart,” an original eight-episode true-crime podcast involving two men linked by a donated heart and the same terrible demise. Here are the details. more…
iCloud+ is best known for adding iCloud storage, but Apple keeps improving and expanding its suite of benefits for subscribers. Here’s everything new for iCloud+ added in the last few weeks. more…
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Apple has announced that ‘Remnants,’ the first immersive horror film on Vision Pro, is coming this week. Here’s a teaser video. more…
iPhone Duo pre-orders officially kick off on Friday, but Apple is letting you prepare now. Starting today, you can head to the Apple Store Online or Apple Store app and save your exact iPhone Duo configuration. more…
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We are starting the week off with a solid $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 at $120 off, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by MacBook Pro. We are now tracking a massive $600 price drop hits Apple’s 24GB M5 Pro to deliver one of the best MacBook deals of the year alongside a host of other configurations you’ll find below. You also still have a chance at M6 Mac mini all-time lows at up to $150 off if you’re quick (they are starting to disappear), a series of discounts on Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro cases, and this deal on Apple Pencil (USB-C) for your iPhone Duo. All of that and more awaits below. more…
It looks like Apple’s Beats and Pokémon are teaming up for a Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker collaboration. more…
A new report by Securities Times in China indicates Apple is now anticipating much higher demand for iPhone Duo than initially expected, despite pre-orders not starting until later this week. more…
Apple is celebrating ‘Indie Games Week’ on the App Store by recognizing seven new titles that launched recently or will in the near future. Here are the games being highlighted. more…
A new Apple TV 4K will be unveiled tomorrow as part of Apple’s ‘Welcome home’ event. Here are five upgrades it’s rumored to bring. more…
Apple is working on a second-generation iPhone Air, and it could address several key limitations of the current model. Here’s everything we know about the iPhone Air 2, including features, release date, and more. more…
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I use iPhone Mirroring every day to quickly access my iPhone directly from my Mac, and it’s even better this year. iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate were released last month, bringing three key updates to iPhone Mirroring. Here’s everything new. more…
In just a couple days, Apple should be unveiling its long-awaited new lineup of new Home products. That includes an updated HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K, the brand-new smart home hub called ‘HomeView’, as well as a new lineup of smart home accessories, in collaboration with LG. Here’s what to expect with the HomePod mini 2. more…
iPhone Duo is just about two weeks away from releasing, and according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has big retail plans ahead for its first foldable iPhone, to make sure every customer gets to see it to the fullest. more…

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