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Building on a previous model called UniGen, a team of Apple researchers is showcasing UniGen 1.5, a system that can handle image understanding, generation, and editing within a single model. Here are the details. more…
Apple has added new provisions to multiple sections of its Developer Program License Agreement, including Japan-specific terms, following yesterday’s announcement of changes to the App Store. Here’s what’s new. more…
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Give yourself the gift of peace of mind. Till the end of the month, 9to5Mac listeners get 30% off with code 9to5Xmas. more…
When Apple released the radically new iPhone X in 2017, it marked the beginning of a years long march into a new era of iPhone design. A year later, iPhone XR replaced the legacy iPhone 8, bringing a corner to corner display, Face ID, and the gesture based experience that largely retired big bezels and the Home button. Eight years later, iPhone Air stands as the closest thing Apple has delivered to another iPhone X moment. The leap is narrower in scope, but no less intentional. Where iPhone X reset expectations across the entire lineup, iPhone Air represents a deliberate divergence. Its ultra thin design favors a futuristic feel over feature maximalism, carving out a distinct place alongside Apple’s more traditional models. iPhone Air is also expected to remain on the market longer than iPhone X did. Apple replaced iPhone X with iPhone XS in less than a year. iPhone Air, on the other hand, has a looser relationship with time. more…
As a part of the Android 16 QPR3 beta update that rolled out to Google Pixel phones yesterday, Google has also updated its emoji set to include a few refreshed designs ahead of a larger update to come. more…
Just when you thought the Apple deals were about to start ramping down ahead of the holidays, Amazon has announced a M4 MacBook Air back at $250 off and the most affordable 24GB M5 MacBook Pro at $250 off, but we also spotted a new all-time low on the most affordable M3 iPad Air models at $200 off, and the 2025 black Apple Trail Loop at its best price to date too. Head below for a closer look, AirTag price drops, smart home gear, chargers, and more. more…
Benjamin and Chance discuss the late-in-the-year public launch of iOS 26.2, and the beginning of the 26.3 beta cycle. The Information has some juicy new details about the forthcoming iPhone roadmap, ChatGPT adds a clever Apple Music integration, and Chance tried using the PSVR2 spatial controllers with his Vision Pro. And in Happy Hour Plus, there’s more tantalizing evidence of a higher-end iMac in the works. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Udacity: Try risk-free for seven days at udacity.com/happyhour with code happyhour. Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour. Sponsored by HelloFresh: America’s #1 meal kit! Get 10 Free Meals with free Breakfast For Life at HelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm. more…
Apple TV’s account on X confirmed today the premiere date for its upcoming psychological thriller with a star-studded cast. Here are the details. more…
Rivian has just shared details of its latest over-the-air software update 2025.46, which includes some of the new features announced during its recent AI and Autonomy event last week. The update features a new digital key function for Gen 2 R1 owners, “flavorful” drive styles, kick turns, tuning, and, of course, Rivian’s new Universal Hands-Free driving capabilities. more…
A new Snapchat Quick Cut feature has been launched, which enables you to automatically create music-synced videos in just a few seconds. The feature is exclusive to the iPhone for now, with Android support promised for a later date … more…
The safety of buying Apple gift cards from anywhere other than the company itself has been called into question after a frankly terrifying story of a well-known developer and author getting locked out of his account. Organizer of the /dev/world conference Paris Buttfield-Addison described what happened after he attempted to redeem an Apple gift card purchased from a well-known bricks-and-mortar retailer … more…
We’re expecting to see an OLED MacBook Pro launching next year as part of a major redesign, but we haven’t previously heard anything about when Apple might bring the display tech to the iMac. A new supply chain report says that Apple is now working on this, but there are a couple of key things to note … more…
Another country, another continuation of the ongoing antitrust battle between Epic Games and Apple over third-party app stores. While Apple has enabled support for third-party app stores within another country, Epic CEO Tim Sweeney isn’t happy with the arrangements … more…
Good morning! Well folks, this is it. I’ve been telling you for the last six weeks to buy AirPods Pro 3 this holiday season, and this is your last call. I’ll be honest, this last hurrah comes as a surprise. Amazon has done the unexpected and dropped AirPods Pro 3 back to their all-time low of $199. AND! The logistics wizards at the company say your order will arrive before Christmas with time to spare. Apple AirPods Pro 3 $199 (Reg. $249) | All-time low more…
Last year, X (formerly known as Twitter) killed its dedicated Mac app and removed it from the Mac App Store. At the time, the company pointed users to the iPad version of the app, which remained available on the Mac App Store for Apple Silicon users to install. Now, however, X is blocking users from installing the iPad version of the app on macOS. The essentially means the company has ditched the Mac entirely. more…
Apple is expanding the number of ads that appear in App Store search results. In an update on its Apple Ads website today, the company detailed that it will introduce more ads “to increase opportunity in search results” starting next year. more…
To comply with the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), Apple has announced a set of major changes to the App Store and iPhone in Japan. The changes include new app distribution options for developers and new alternative payment rules for the App Store. more…
Following the success of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, Apple confirmed today that it is expanding Legendary’s Monsterverse with a new spin-off series for Apple TV. Here are the details. more…
Following yesterday’s announcement that Apple Music would soon be available on ChatGPT, the app is now live. Here’s what you can do with it. more…
The new price target reflects a higher revenue forecast, despite a recent spike in memory costs. Here are the details. more…
The model, called SHARP, can reconstruct a photorealistic 3D scene from a single image in under a second. Here are some examples. more…
Five years ago, an Apple Music Radio show tailored to my taste amplified music discovery for me. Discovering new episodes of that show, however, proved difficult. That changed three years later when Apple Podcasts integrated Apple Music Radio shows. While keeping up with new episodes was much easier, listening through the Podcasts app lacked key Apple Music integration. Now in iOS 26.2, Apple has closed the feature gap in an unexpected but effective way. more…
There’s a robust ecosystem of Find My accessories on the market nowadays. All of these accessories would make great stocking stuffers this holiday season. After all, what’s a better investment than a way to keep track of their most important possessions? more…
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Give yourself the gift of peace of mind. Till the end of the month, 9to5Mac listeners get 30% off with code 9to5Xmas. more…
The Apple Watch lineup is available in a number of different options and configurations, ranging from different case materials, colors, sizes, and more. One of the most important things to consider, however, is whether or not you should buy an Apple Watch with cellular connectivity. An Apple Watch with cellular lets you go out in the world without your iPhone while still remaining connected. It’s a useful feature but one that comes at a cost. more…
Earlier this week Apple debuted the first developer betas for iPadOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and more. Now today, the first public beta releases are rolling out too. more…
After releasing the first developer beta of macOS Tahoe 26.3 earlier this week, Apple is already rolling out its public counterpart. Here’s what to expect. more…
iOS 26.3 is now available in public beta, arriving not long after the first developer beta debuted. Here’s what’s new. more…
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are now ready to roll starting off with the return of Amazon Black Friday pricing across the M4 MacBook Air lineup. You’ll now once again find all 13- and 15-inch configurations it sells at $250 off the list price alongside the most affordable M5 MacBook Pro at $250 off. Those offers join some gigantic price drops at Costco on M4 iPad Pro at as much as $699 off the list prices as well as some notable accessory deals – Apple’s latest Ultra Natural Milanese Loop, the new iPhone Crossbody Strap up to 30% off, and the Beats iPhone 17/Pro Kickstand Case at up to 62% off. Scope it all out down below. more…
It seems that with every update, Apple quietly adds hundreds of features and settings that are very impactful but easy to miss. These are not the big headliner features, but smaller ones that, once you know about them, make your day-to-day life so much easier. Here are 15 features and settings that every iPhone owner should know about, but probably doesn’t. more…
Apple released the first iOS 26.3 beta this week for iPhone users. The update focuses a lot on interoperability between iPhone and Android devices, as well as support for third-party smartwatches. Here are all of the new iOS 26.3 features so far. more…
The iPhone Air appears to have been one of the least successful iPhones ever, but it seems that hasn’t discouraged Apple from trying again in 2027 with an iPhone Air 2. The latest report suggests that the company may fix the two biggest problems with the device, and if accurate, I would expect the 2nd-gen model to be significantly more popular … more…
Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11 feature advanced, power-efficient LTPO3 displays that enhance certain watch faces and apps. This technology enables a 1Hz display refresh rate, allowing the display to update each second rather than each minute when in Always-On mode. watchOS 26 fittingly enhances 26 watch faces to support the 1Hz refresh rate. more…
Many social media apps encourage you to give them access to your contacts. If you do so, they will let you know which of your contacts are on the platform so that you can send them a friend request. This can be problematic because you may not wish to share your online presence with everybody in your contacts, and because you are effectively sharing the personal data of other people without their consent. Bluesky says its own “privacy-first” approach is different … more…
Back in the summer, a new Apple Manufacturing Academy was announced, partnering with Michigan State University. The initiative provides free training and consultancy to American businesses to help them innovate their production processes. Small businesses that received help from Apple engineers said that the company shared frank lessons about its “bendgate” experience … more…
There’s never been any doubt that next year’s iPhone Fold is going to be an extremely expensive device, but a small detail in a report published yesterday provides a further steer on what to expect. We’ve so far seen pricing estimates in the $1,800 to $2,500 range, and yesterday’s report may be one reason to expect something closer to the higher end … more…
Apple is reportedly in exploratory conversations with at least one partner to potentially handle iPhone chip assembly and packaging in India for the first time. Here are the details. more…
Optimizing and perfecting my Mac setup is one of my favorite things to do. I love my M4 MacBook Pro, and surrounding it with accessories that improve my productivity is key to my workflow. If you’re shopping for a Mac user this holiday season, here are some things they will love. In fact, almost all of these products are on my desk as I write this story. more…
Apple has simplified the battery replacement process and is selling the battery through its Self Service Repair Store, complete with an updated step-by-step guide. Here are the details. more…
The AI-powered answer engine startup has rebuilt its iPad app, in an attempt to broaden its appeal to students and professionals who rely on the iPad for their daily tasks. Here are the details. more…
If you woke up today eagerly looking for the weekly refresh of your “Favorites Mix” in Apple Music, you were probably disappointed when you couldn’t find it. However, it turns out Apple is just rebranding the “Favorites Mix.” It’s now simply called “Your Essentials” in your Apple Music library. more…
What happens when Apple sherlocks the idea of an app that you had a while ago? You build it anyway. more…
In response to a recent trademark petition claiming X had abandoned the Twitter name, the company updated its Terms of Service today, in an apparent effort to preempt the filing. Here are the details. more…
Apple Watch offers a wide collection of watch faces to choose from, but Apple says its most popular is the Photos face, which received two new features in watchOS 26. more…
iOS 26.2 launched last week, and among its many new features, AirPods Live Translation has expanded to more users. Here’s how to use AirPods’ powerful recent addition. more…
It’s no coincidence that pCloud is based in Switzerland, which has the strictest laws in the world when it comes to personal data. This is one of the reasons the cloud storage service has over 22 million users worldwide. Now for a limited time, pCloud’s holiday deal lets you save up to 62% off its Family Lifetime 3in1 Bundle and all Family Lifetime plans. more…
While the European Commission has signaled that it may be satisfied with Apple’s proposed changes to comply with the Digital Markets Act, recent U.S. court rulings are leading a group of developers to press European regulators for tougher enforcement in the region. Here are the details. more…
As holiday shopping enters the final stretch, it’s not too late to secure your favorite Apple gear. Whether you’re looking to score a new pair of AirPods Pro 3, new Apple accessories, or a MacBook Air, time is running out but you can still act quick. Head below for the official 9to5Mac last-minute gift guide. more…
Powerbeats Pro 2 just got new firmware from Apple, here are the details and instructions on how to update. more…
Soon, you’ll be able to ask ChatGPT to quickly create Apple Music playlists, among other things. Here’s why. more…
Apple has announced its annual “Ring in the New Year” challenge for Apple Watch users. A new Apple Watch Activity Challenge is set for January, encouraging you to begin 2026 on the right foot by closing all three rings for seven days in a row. more…
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Give yourself the gift of peace of mind. Till the end of the month, 9to5Mac listeners get 30% off with code 9to5Xmas. more…
Apple is working to finalize designs for next year’s flagship iPhone lineup, and a new report says the highly anticipated iPhone Fold could have a unique shape, with an inner display that’s more wide than tall. Here are the details. more…
Today The Information published an extensive report on future iPhone models, and it included an exciting new detail about the forthcoming iPhone 17e. MagSafe support is reportedly coming. more…
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is highlighting some of the best Apple holiday deals you can still land under the tree. Those include down at $30 (nearly 25% off), up to 25% off TechWoven cases for iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, and the new Last-Minute Savings sale at Best Buy. Check it all out below. more…
It’s going to be an exciting two years for iPhone users. A new report from The Information details the eight new iPhones in the works inside Apple, including the highly-anticipated iPhone Fold and iPhone 20. more…
Rumors indicate Apple has a packed lineup of new Macs coming next year, and the latest leak indicates there could be a surprise reappearance of the iMac Pro with M5. more…
Apple TV just unveiled an early look at Widow’s Bay, a new series starring Matthew Rhys, who most recently gave a chilling performance in Netflix’s ‘The Beast in Me.’ Here are the first details and release date for Widow’s Bay. more…
CarPlay is widely available across most vehicles, with Tesla and Rivian among the most prominent holdouts. Now, Tesla is rumored to be adding support, and in a new interview Rivian’s CEO addressed criticism about its CarPlay stance. more…
It looks like we could be seeing the launch of a PayPal Bank in the US after the company took advantage of looser conditions in order to make its application … more…
With the new Voice Typing Dictation feature, users can now speak naturally and have Speechify’s new Mac app turn that recording into clean text across any app on macOS. Here’s how it works. more…
iOS 26.3 beta 1 arrived yesterday for developers, bringing some expected changes but also one small surprise: the wallpaper gallery has expanded with a new dedicated Weather section. more…
Next year’s flagship iPhone is widely expected to be a folding phone branded as the iPhone Fold. With a great deal of consistency across leaks and other reports, we do now have a pretty good idea of what to expect. The latest post by a Chinese leaker with a pretty decent track record differs from previous ones in a few small respects, but the fundamental elements remain the same … more…
Market intelligence company Counterpoint Research has predicted that iPhone sales will fall next year compared to this – and that Apple’s manufacturing costs will increase substantially. Global smartphone shipments as a whole are expected to fall in 2026, with Apple being among the worst hit … more…
Backend code spotted a couple of months ago showed that General Motors was preparing to support Apple Wallet digital car keys, and the company has now confirmed those plans. The news follows the discovery yesterday that Toyota was also making its own preparations for car key support … more…
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If you’ve already watched “The Gap”, which is the seventh episode of the first season of Pluribus, you can probably guess what it is. more…
The White House announced plans to recruit “an elite group of ~1,000 technology specialists” from companies such as Apple to serve two-year terms across federal agencies. Here are the details. more…
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Give yourself the gift of peace of mind. Till the end of the month, 9to5Mac listeners get 30% off with code 9to5Xmas. more…
With the latest update, Telegram users can now create a passkey to instantly log in to their accounts without needing an SMS code or password. Here’s how to activate it. more…
I use AirPods Pro 3 all day, every day while I work, and there’s one hidden iOS tool that I’ve found pairs perfectly with the product: it’s a little-known feature called Background Sounds. more…
The first iOS 26.3 beta includes a new user interface in preparation for the EU rule that will require Apple to allow third-party devices to access users’ notifications. Here’s how it’s going to work more…
An update to the Apple TV app on Android phones and tablets today finally introduces Google Cast support, thus closing a big functionality gap since the launch earlier this year. more…
For me, Qi 2.2 is quietly becoming one of the biggest upgrades to MagSafe we have seen since it launched with the iPhone 12. Faster charging speeds, better heat management, and stronger magnets make wireless charging feel a lot closer to a wired experience. ESR is already out front with hardware that takes full advantage of it, and their new 3-in-1 charging station is one of the best examples yet. more…
Apple has just kicked off a new software cycle, with beta 1 now available for watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, HomePod 26.3, and more. more…
Just a few days after releasing macOS 26.2, Apple is now rolling out the first developer beta for macOS 26.3. Here’s what’s coming. more…
Apple has released the first iOS 26.3 developer beta for iPhone. One change we already expect is a joint collaboration between Apple and Google that should make switching between iOS and Android easier. more…
iPadOS 26.2 launched last week, and now Apple has shipped the first iPadOS 26.3 beta to developers. Here’s what to expect. more…
iOS 26.2 is officially here with exciting updates for Reminders, Apple Music, Podcasts, and more. There’s also a key enhancement for CarPlay widgets in iOS 26.2—but whether you benefit or not is entirely dependent on your vehicle. more…
Last October, Threads rolled out over 100 communities, which built on the fact that users were referring to in-app groups as “Books Threads,” “NBA Threads,” and so on. Today, Meta is expanding the communities feature to more than 200 interests, and adding a couple of beta features. Here’s what’s new. more…
We’re nearing three years since GM started its transition away from CarPlay. The company started by ditching CarPlay in its EVs, but recently confirmed that it will “gradually” abandon the platform on more cars in the future. Needless to say, this hasn’t gone over well with the general public. Now, GM has one bit of good news for its owners: a new Apple Music app rolling out for select cars starting today. more…
iOS 26.2 is here, packing a ton of new features for iPhone users, and also introducing several expansions of Liquid Glass. Here’s what’s new. more…
It is starting to come down to the wire for holiday shipping and pricing on Apple gear, so today’s 9to5Toys Lunch is bringing some of the best offers still live to the forefront. Firstly, you can still land Apple Watch Series 11 at $100 off with Christmas delivery joined by just about every Apple Watch Ultra 2 at $250 off as part of Best Buy’s 24-hour Tech the Halls sale. Those offers join the ongoing Black Friday pricing on M4 Mac mini from $479 as well as iPhone 16 Pro Max models at over $600 off the original list prices and what might be your last chance at holiday AirPods offers (Apple EarPods are $10 right now if there’s anybody out there that still wants those). Check it all out below. more…
Apple will launch a lot of new products next year, including updated iPhones, iPads, Macs, and more. But there are two brand new 2026 products coming that have the chance to prove Apple’s “not first, but best” mantra once again. more…
Last week Apple released feature-packed updates like iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, and more. New features for visionOS 26.2 appeared minimal during the beta process, but it turns out, the update actually brought a big upgrade for using Apple Vision Pro on the go. more…
Update December 15, 2025 10:35am ET: Spotify says the outage is fixed. If Spotify is down for you this morning, you’re not alone. The streaming music service has a bit of the Monday blues. Spotify has confirmed that it is aware of problem affecting the service today and is investigating. more…
Apple is rumored to launch five new Home products in the year ahead, and ahead of that renewed smart home push, iOS 26.2 has just added a key enhancement to make adding new accessories easier. more…
One of the world’s largest automakers is preparing support for Apple’s car key platform. A new report today says that Apple’s “backend has been updated to include Toyota in the list of companies that support Apple car key.” more…
If you’ve ever resumed reading a book after a break and can’t remember who one of the characters is or what happened in the last section you read, or you simply don’t understand the significance of one of the plot developments, a new Kindle Ask This Book feature is here to help … more…
Competition between mobile carriers is now so intense that they are not only trying hard to poach customers from each other, but even fighting legal battles over their tactics. AT&T has sued T-Mobile over its EasySwitch tool, intended to allow customers to compare rates and receive a personalized deal from the self-proclaimed “uncarrier” … more…
iRobot, the company which invented robot vacuum cleaners, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy some 23 years after it first launched the Roomba range. While such company failures can often be extremely bad news for owners of smart home technology, there is reason for optimism in this case … more…
A new report says that the British government will be asking Apple and Google to block the taking and sharing of nude photographs unless the user has been verified to be an adult. Additionally, the report says that the government wants iOS and Android to prevent nude images even being displayed on the device unless the user has been verified as an adult … more…
If you’ve been looking to upgrade your car’s tech without breaking the bank on a new vehicle, Ottocast just dropped two products worth checking out. The OttoAibox P3 Pro brings AI voice control and Android apps to your existing CarPlay setup, while the Cabin Care adapter adds wireless CarPlay plus a rear-seat camera for keeping an eye on the little ones. Both are designed to work with what you’ve already got installed, which is pretty much the whole point. more…
Anker is back at it again with a new 20,100mAh power bank, under its Anker Prime brand. This power bank has three ports, offers up to 220W of output, and comes in a pretty compact package. It’s available for purchase on Amazon for $129. more…
Users have been noticing a weird iPhone bug with some pictures they have saved in their Photos app on iOS 26; sometimes, photos taken from Android phones are being imported into the Photos with a seemingly intense red color filter applied. What’s even stranger is this red haze only shows when you actually tap on an image in Photos and zoom in. The preview thumbnails preserve their full color so if you are just scrolling through your library, you might not see anything wrong. Luckily, this bug has a simple fix you can do to put each picture back to how it was … more…
Apple updated its entire lineup of Apple Watch models this year, introducing the Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Series 11, and Apple Ultra 3. If you’re shopping for someone or buying for yourself this holiday season, here’s what you need to know about Apple Watch SE 3 vs Apple Watch Series 11. Plus, you can currently save $200 on the Apple Watch Series 11 for holiday shopping. more…
After several weeks of beta testing, iOS 26.2 is now available for all iPhone users. The update brings new features for Apple Podcasts and Apple Music, more Liquid Glass design updates, and more. Head below for our full guide on all the new iOS 26.2 features. more…
X for iOS has finally rolled out widgets for your Home Screen and Lock Screen. more…
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Keeping up with the news can often be exhausting. Headlines offers a clean experience that puts your favorite writers and publications front and center. It’s available on iPhone, iPad, and has a web app. more…
As it did with ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving‘ a few weeks ago, Apple is streaming ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas‘ for free on Apple TV this Saturday (13) and Sunday (14). Here’s how to watch. more…

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