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In a blog post this week, WhatsApp confirmed that it is rolling out four new features designed to make it easier to manage group chats and keep track of what’s going on in each one. Here are the details. more…
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Apple today took the unusual step of confirming when its next iOS developer beta is expected to arrive, as part of an announcement detailing the upcoming launch of Apple Intelligence in China. Here are the details. more…
According to a report published earlier this month, the second season of Apple TV’s acclaimed sci-fi drama ‘Pluribus’ is scheduled to begin filming tomorrow, October 31, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Here’s what we know. more…
Hollywood director Rian Johnson (Star Wars: The Last Jedi) announced a new iPhone camera app that uses the same image processing techniques as his ‘Knives Out‘ films. Here are the details. more…
iOS 27.2 adds new features to Messages, Podcasts, Photos, and more—including some easy-to-miss upgrades to FaceTime. Here’s what’s new. more…
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The robot vacuums designed for large open floor plans often have big batteries but take up a ton of space. The SwitchBot K11+ Pro goes the other direction: a tiny vacuum, a small dock, and Matter support so it works with Apple Home. more…
Apple TV just premiered Nocturne, a new crime thriller that’s earning a lot of praise. But the streamer also has three series all scheduled to wrap up next week. Here’s what’s ending. more…
Following a month of beta testing, Apple Music 7.0 is rolling out with a Liquid Glass redesign for Android, as well as the new icon for the streaming service. more…
There are devices you need in your life, others for which you can put together a convincing justification – and then there are gadgets you quite simply want. I said last month that I was wowed by the launch video for the iPhone Duo, despite it falling very clearly into the latter category for me – and playing with one hasn’t changed that in the slightest … more…
Apple has launched a wave of major new products since John Ternus took over as CEO, and a new interview with Ternus reveals how this aligns very much with his primary focus. more…
Joining pre-orders on the new new OLED iPad mini, M6 MacBook Pro, M6 iMac, and the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, the early week1 Black Friday Doorbusters start today! While the Apple TV 4K pre-order discount is still live, we are now tracking AirTag 2 back down at just $17.50 each alongside the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3. Amazon has also brought back the early preorder deal on Apple’s HomeView, as well as all-time low pricing on Black Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 4 at nearly $100 off. and loads more M5 MacBook Air models at $200 off. Be sure to dive into the now live Best Buy Week 1 Black Friday Doorbusters and scope out everything else down below. more…
iPhone Duo has a lot of software features that are widely praised, but one area commonly seen as an issue is Safari web browsing. Here are two tips for improving the Safari experience on your iPhone Duo. more…
iOS 27.2 is here, and alongside new features for Apple Photos, Messages, and Siri AI, the update also has a welcome addition for Find My: support for Apple TV 4K remotes. more…
iPadOS 27.2 arrived this week as the latest noteworthy iPad software update, here are two new features it includes. more…
Apple recently struck a deal to acquire Ascend.io, a company focused on agentic data engineering technology. Under the Digital Markets Act, Apple must now publicly report acquisitions above a certain size. This has given us new insight into the company’s acquisition strategy, including glimpses at its future goals. more…
Apple’s new touchscreen MacBook Pro brings plenty of welcome upgrades, but one of the best things about this week’s launch is what the company decided not to change. more…
The first two episodes for Apple TV’s latest crime thriller, “Nocturne,” are now available to stream. Watch the trailer below. more…
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A new report from TrendForce explores Apple’s impact on the OLED notebook market following the launch of its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, and the company’s own shipment prospects for 2027. Here are the details. more…
Benjamin and Chance break down all the announcements from Apple’s ‘Pro and tell’ event, featuring the new OLED MacBook Pro with touchscreen, M6 iMac, and the updated iPad Mini. And in Happy Hour Plus, how well has Apple handled this flurry of fall product announcements? Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. 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 Notion: Learn more about how Notion can support your business, at notion.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Helix: Helix custom builds your mattress based on your sleep needs. Get 20% off site wide at helixsleep.com/MACHAPPYHOUR. more…
Strava expanded its AI integrations with Google Gemini this week, allowing subscribers to get personalized insights based on their workout history. Here are the details. more…
Earlier today Reddit announced that it’s rolling out social media-style ‘For You’ feeds, but that wasn’t the only big news today. Reddit also now says that it’s going to start requiring a logged-in account for accessing most of its content. more…
Apple today announced that it is lowering its standard App Store commission in Taiwan, following discussions with the country’s Fair Trade Commission. Here are the details. more…
Apple unveiled its “biggest update ever” for the iPad mini this week, introducing a thinner, lighter design and an OLED display. In a pair of interviews, Dave Pakula, Apple’s vice president of Hardware Engineering, discussed the new iPad mini’s design, display, and more. more…
iOS 27.2 launched this week with many new features, including an upgrade for the Apple TV app that’s especially perfect for iPhone Duo: Multiview. more…
Apple’s new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display (pre-order here) includes a variety of software optimizations for touch input. But Apple says it’s “only getting started” making macOS more touch-friendly. more…
Alongside the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3 and the ongoing Apple TV 4K pre-order discount, pre-orders are now live on the new OLED iPad mini, M6 MacBook Pro, M6 iMac, and the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display – we have uncovered some FREE $50 and $100 gift card offers for you below on them. Apple’s official World Travel Kit as well as the upgraded 70W and 140W Power Adapters are live alongside the new TechWoven iPad mini case at $79, however we also have the most affordable M5 MacBook Air at $200+ off as well as the return of all-time low pricing on M6 Mac mini with 24GB of RAM at $150 off, the latest AirTag 2 at the Amazon all-time low, and much more waiting below. more…
Apple TV has a new crime thriller premiering tonight—Nocturne—and early reviews indicate it could be another hit series for the streamer. more…
iOS 27.2 launched this week with a variety of new features for Siri AI, FaceTime, Messages, and more, plus a handful of improvements for the Shortcuts app. Here’s everything new in Shortcuts. more…
Apple released iOS 27.2 this week with new features for Messages, Siri AI, and Photos, plus an Apple Music rebrand and more. But work on iOS 27.3 is already well underway, here’s when to expect the next big iPhone update. more…
Reddit has announced the introduction of a new For You feed, an algorithmic-driven one that tries to find new communities and threads to match your interests. Fortunately, you don’t have to use it … more…
The MacBook Neo was already a bargain by Mac standards when it launched with a starting price of $599, but for students an education price of $499 made it a steal. Sadly, that changed back in June when both retail and education prices rose by $100. Now, however, the education price has been raised even further … more…
Steve Jobs famously dismissed the idea of a touchscreen Mac back in 2010 when he said that it “gives great demo” but turns out to be “ergonomically terrible” in real-life use. It was inevitable that eyebrows would be raised when the company did a U-turn on this by launching the first touchscreen Mac. But while I have no interest myself, I do think the company’s counterargument some 16 years later makes sense … more…
There weren’t too many surprises with yesterday’s launch of the first touchscreen Mac, the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display. But one of those was the option to spec the SSD to a massive 16TB. With the M6 MacBook Pro the new entry-level model, that means that you can now spend anywhere between $1,999 and $14,549 on a new MacBook Pro … more…
As Bloomberg reported today, Apple and Microsoft are now subject to Russian regulations requiring companies to store users’ communications and provide them to security agencies if requested. Here are the details. more…
Judge Edward Davila today formally established the schedule for Apple’s trade secrets misappropriation lawsuit against two former employees, OpenAI, and io Products, including a trial date. Here are the details. more…
In a report released today, TrendForce says that with strong demand for the iPhone Duo out of the gate, Apple is poised to capture nearly 30% of the global foldable smartphone market by 2027. Here are the details. more…
Apple this week unveiled a range of new products, including a new iPad mini, M6 updates for the iMac and MacBook Pro, and the first-ever MacBook Pro with a touchscreen. Those products are now available to pre-order on Amazon: iPad mini M6 MacBook Pro M6 iMac MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display and Touch more…
Apple and Google were fined today in South Korea over their app payment practices, with regulators also ordering both companies to change several policies. Here are the details. more…
Apple’s new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR is an exciting upgrade that delivers nearly every feature I was hoping for, with just one exception. more…
In an interview with WIRED, Apple executives including CEO John Ternus, hardware chief Johny Srouji, and marketing chief Greg “Joz” Joswiak discussed the company’s decision to bring touch to the Mac. Here are the details. more…
Today alongside the launch of the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR, Apple has introduced four new accessories for Mac: two updated power adapters, a power extension cable, and a travel adapter kit. more…
Apple has announced a series of videos and upcoming live sessions to help developers optimize their apps for touchscreen Macs. Here are the details. more…
Apple unveiled its MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR today, and the all-new model features the return of a beloved design feature: a glowing Apple logo on the lid. more…
If you’re a fan of the default wallpaper for the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, Basic Apple Guy has got your back. more…
Well this is pretty cool. OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT dot access to iMessage and RCS. more…
If you’re a designer who relies on Apple’s official design resources, the company has already added the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display to its collection of product bezels. Here are the details. more…
Apple unveiled its new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR this week (pre-order here), which joins the lineup alongside the existing MacBook Pro using the same M5 Pro and Max chips. Here’s an in-depth comparison of the two models. more…
When Apple announced the new M5 Max and M5 Ultra configurations of the Mac Studio in August, it said a configuration with 512GB of RAM would be available in October. Today, the company officially revealed the pricing of that option. more…
Following today’s announcement of the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, Apple’s YouTube channel has now published a promotional video highlighting the new model’s features. Watch it below. more…
Apple has officially announced the all-new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display, its first touchscreen laptop. The new machine was first hinted at by Apple on October 19 with the company’s “Pro and tell” experience teaser. Earlier today, new Apple CEO John Ternus shared a “spotlight” teaser for the laptop as well. Read on for all the details about the new high-end laptop… more…
Earlier this year, OpenAI unveiled its gpt-live-1 voice model. This includes the ability for the model to listen to you while it speaks. Starting today, Perplexity has upgraded its Mac app voice mode by using gpt-live-1 under the hood. more…
Amazon deal pricing on AirPods Pro 3 has now dropped a touch lower at a solid $50 off and it is still offering the pre-order discount on the new Apple TV 4K, however we are also tracking some deals on Apple’s iPhone duo-ready accessories like the 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max and Apple Pencil USB-C. Those offers join 24GB M5 MacBook Air returning to its best price in months at $200 off, the lowest price ever for a single AirTag 2, and the first cash discount on the new all-new modular Beats 360 over-ear headphones (the Cushion Kits are still up to 80% off too). Everything awaits below, alongside some charging gear deals like the Belkin Qi2.2 25W UltraCharge 2-in-1 Foldable Charging Station down at $50. more…
Apple Photos got a lot of new features in iOS 27 last month, but this week’s release of iOS 27.2 brought even more improvements. Here’s what’s new. more…
Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are here, and later this year they’ll get even more powerful with two new features: Siri Recap and Live Rewind. Here are the details. more…
Shrinking just aired season 3 earlier this year, but all signs point to a refreshingly quick return, as one of the show’s stars just confirmed season 4 is officially done filming. more…
Today at 10:00 a.m. PT, Apple is expected to unveil its long-awaited MacBook Pro redesign with a touchscreen, OLED, and more. Ahead of the reveal, CEO John Ternus just posted a teaser video. more…
Apple recently launched new HomePod mini speakers and its HomeView smart display, and today it’s Amazon’s turn with five new Alexa devices. This includes a new Echo speaker with visual intelligence and an Echo Show with a larger 16-inch display and a nanomatte option … more…
We’re just hours away now from Apple unveiling the latest MacBook Pro with OLED and touchscreen. We’re expecting the display to replace the notch with a Dynamic Island, and a leaker has now found elements in macOS 27 that appear to confirm this. We’re also expecting the same droplet-like design for Siri AI, expanding from the Dynamic Island just as it does on iPhone … more…
On the day Apple is set to unveil its first ever touchscreen Mac, a startup is trying to persuade us that we instead need a touchscreen mouse, compatible with both Mac and PC. The mouse has a 3.1in touchscreen supporting app-specific shortcuts as well as a mini multi-touch trackpad and customizable hardware buttons … more…
Key Apple memory supplier SK Hynix has warned that RAM and flash memory shortages are likely to last through at least 2030, keeping product prices high. Apple is believed to be one of 14 customers who have locked in priority orders, but the contract does not protect against price increases related to the balance of supply and demand … more…
In addition to the spec bumps, today’s M6-powered iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro announcements came with an extra piece of good news: prices remained unchanged from the previous generations, unlike several other recent Apple product launches that brought another round of increases. Here are the details. more…
Apple has scored another win in its trade secrets misappropriation lawsuit against two former employees, OpenAI, and io Products. Here are the details. more…
Apple’s YouTube channel shared two new videos today from its “True Apple Watch Story” series, highlighting how the device helped save one woman’s life and transform another person’s fitness journey. Watch them below. more…
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In a roundup of what to expect from tomorrow’s “Pro and Tell” event, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman shared new details about the upcoming OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro models. Here’s what to expect. more…
Mozilla today announced two new features for Smart Window, its opt-in AI-powered browsing experience in Firefox. Here are the details. more…
Apple’s Director of European Government Affairs, Sébastien Gros, will speak at this year’s Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, taking place November 9–12. Here are the details. more…
iOS 27.2 launched this week, and the update includes a new app icon for Apple Music alongside other small design changes in the Music app. more…
iOS 27.2 is now available to everyone after six weeks of beta testing. The update was released on Monday, bringing multiple new iPhone features. Here’s everything you need to know. more…
Apple TV today released the trailer for “Way of the Warrior Kid,” which premieres globally on the platform on November 25. Here are the details. more…
Counterpoint Research’s latest report offers a look at global iPhone 18 Pro sales during the first three weeks of availability. Here are the details. more…
Apple reportedly plans to introduce a low-cost iPhone 18e next spring alongside iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2. Here are the details on what to expect from iPhone 18e, per a new leak. more…
Copilot Money, the award-winning personal finance app, is getting even better this week with the launch of Money Assistant: an AI financial agent built into every part of the app. It tells you what you need to know, makes changes for you, and answers anything about your money. Copilot Money is exclusively offering 9to5Mac readers an extended two-month free trial with code 9TO5MAC. Get started today by visiting the Copilot Money website. more…
Astropad is out today with Workbench 1.4, the latest update to its remote desktop app for Mac. The release adds a built-in terminal, native iPhone Duo support, and a new way to transfer files between Macs. more…
iOS 27.2 arrived this week with new features for Messages, Apple TV, and more, plus two improvements for CarPlay. Here’s what’s new for CarPlay users. more…
Here’s a welcome change. OpenAI just announced iCloud Mail and Calendar plugin support for ChatGPT. That means you can connect ChatGPT to your Apple email and calendar just like Gmail and other services. more…
Last month, Twelve South introduced the wildly popular AirFly Drive, its first wireless CarPlay adapter (which is now back in stock after initially selling out). Now, the popular accessory maker is back with Airfly View, which adds a built-in screen to its other popular wireless audio dongle. You can order it on Amazon today. Here’s how it works. more…
Following the floating navigation bar in July, Google Photos is rolling out a big redesign that lets you customize the Collections tab on Android and iOS. more…
Alongside the ongoing pre-order discount on the new Apple TV 4K, Amazon has now brought back the 20% price drop on AirPods Pro 3 and is still offering Apple Pencil (USB-C) down at $69 (or even less). Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the lowest price ever for AirTag 2 and Apple’s least expensive M5 MacBook Air at $200 off with a FREE 70W charger upgrade. Just be sure to scope out the new Twelve South Airfly View that launched today, as well as its Airfly Drive CarPlay adapter that is now back in-stock, and this cool little gadget that can transform your previous-gen Apple Watch into a retro-inspired handheld device. more…
iOS 27.2 is here, and it introduces a new feature for age verification using a selfie. Here are the details. more…
iOS 27.2 launched this week with many new features for iPhone users, including a Messages addition that was previously announced for iOS 27 but later got pushed back: Suggestions. more…
iOS 27.2 and its corresponding updates for the HomePod lineup bring several key new features to Apple’s smart speakers. The most exciting update? The ability to finally use your HomePod as the default sound output for your Mac. This means that the 2nd-generation HomePod and HomePod mini 2 can now function as low-latency wireless speakers for your Mac! Watch our hands-on video for an in-depth look at how the new wireless speaker functionality works, along with other new features like Sound Glow, Lock Controls, and home theater surround sound support. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more in-depth videos. more…
Apple debuted a new M6 MacBook Pro today, but a high-end MacBook Pro redesign is coming tomorrow, and Mark Gurman has shared some new details to expect. more…
Today Apple unveiled a new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip. It has the same design as before and many of the same features, so what’s actually changed? Here’s what’s new. more…
Apple’s YouTube channel has published the ad for the new 14-inch MacBook Pro, powered by the M6 chip, which was just announced. Watch it below. more…
Apple Creator Studio updates have today been announced, with what the company describes as “powerful new AI features” using a combination of Apple Intelligence and OpenAI models. Final Cut Pro for Mac will also include built-in MotionVFX to provide a large collection of visual effects, transitions, and motion graphics tools … more…
Update 10/28: Pre-orders for the new M6 MacBook Pro are now live 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro 16GB/1TB $1,999 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro 32GB/1TB $2,399 Silver or Space Black Alongside a new M6 iMac, Apple has also unveiled a new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by M6. The new M6 MacBook Pro starts at $1,999 and will be available to pre-order tomorrow, October 28. more…
Today Apple introduced a new iMac with the M6 chip, combining powerful performance upgrades with a couple other improvements. more…
Starting today, Opera One users can access a preview feature that lets them tap into local AI models through WebAI, a proposed web standard. Here are the details. more…
Two senators with notable expertise in intelligence matters say that the US government is acting illegally over electronic surveillance of its own citizens. They say the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) has permitted intelligence agencies to continue warrantless interception of messages by US citizens despite failing to comply with the administration’s own privacy promise to allow public review of such rulings … more…
It’s kind of ironic that the most fun apps we’ve seen for a brand new iPhone turn it into a decidedly old device. We’ve already seen a 1980s Sony Walkman emulator, and now Tiny Computers turns the Duo into a whole series of vintage Macs and more. You can choose between four vintage Macs and a range of non-Apple machines from a similar era, including the Commodore 64 … more…
Apple yesterday officially launched what it describes as “the biggest update ever” to the iPad mini, featuring an OLED screen and a thinner, lighter design. However, while there are a significant number of upgrades, internet commentators were very focused on the one thing Apple didn’t upgrade: that 60Hz display … more…
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The NFL and Apple Music announced today that JAŸ-Z will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show on February 14, 2027. Here are the details. more…
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T-Mobile’s new “T-Mix” plans let users choose from subscriptions like Apple TV, Netflix, and YouTube Premium, and switch between them several times a year without changing their monthly bill. Here are the details. more…
Ollama, the popular app for running AI models locally, announced that its Mac app now supports text-to-speech generation, with Windows and Linux support coming soon. Here are the details. more…

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