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iOS 27 is expected to be full of new features for Siri and Apple Intelligence. There are, however, a few other changes in store for some of the most-used iPhone apps. Here are a few new details from a Bloomberg report published today.
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Apple is set to announce iOS 27 and an all-new version of Siri at WWDC in just a few days. Ahead of that, Bloomberg has published a monster recap of everything to expect at the event. There’s one specifically interesting tidbit: the so-called new Siri might have a waitlist for people who want to try the new features.
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Apple TV debuts a new remake of thriller Cape Fear. This latest limited series adaptation is star-studded, with Amy Adams, Javier Bardem and Patrick Wilson headlining the cast.
Inspired by the 1991 movie, in Cape Fear, the world of a married couple of attorneys is turned upside down when a killer they helped convict is released from prison …
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Epic Games is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reject Apple’s latest attempt to challenge two rulings in its long-running legal fight over off-App-Store purchases. Here are the details.
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Soccer sensation Lamine Yamal has published a second photo featuring a pair of unreleased Beats headphones. Here are the details.
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Smart access company Salto has announced that its hospitality platform now supports Room Keys in Apple Wallet. Here are the details.
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Benjamin and Chance talk about the late-breaking iOS 27 rumors, including a new bill splitting feature for the Wallet app, as well as give their final expectations for next week’s WWDC announcements. Apple fixes Mayo’s iPhone Air battery glitch, and new Apple TV and HomePod models are apparently in the final testing stage. Also, code references reignite ideas about new cheaper (or free) tiers of Apple Music.
And in Happy Hour Plus, on the eve of iOS 27, we give our 1 year retrospective on how iOS 26 has fared in the wild. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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The Apple Park Visitor Center store got a fresh batch of merch today ahead of next week’s WWDC, when Apple is expected to welcome more than 1,000 developers, students, journalists, and other guests to its campus.
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Perplexity subscribers who work in design can now add a Canva connector to the Computer platform, allowing Perplexity’s desktop agent to autonomously turn data and prompts into editable Canva assets. Here are the details.
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YouTuber Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) posted a new video today where he lists the top 10 products he wishes Apple would make. And the good news is, many of those products are rumored for Apple’s roadmap.
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Following the news that Michelle Monaghan (True Detective, Gone Baby Gone) will join Your Friends & Neighbors season 3 as a series regular, Deadline has exclusively reported another addition to the show’s cast. Here are the details.
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Instagram Plus is a new optional subscription plan rolling out globally for Instagram users at $3.99/month, here’s every new feature it offers.
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iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected to have the same 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch sizes as their predecessors, but rumors indicate those displays will come with a key technology upgrade.
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A rather alarming new report from financial services company Ramp shows DeepSeek catching on with US firms looking for cheaper alternatives to Anthropic and OpenAI. In its June 2026 series covering all of last month, the Chinese AI company ranked first among SaaS vendors for breakout growth relative to size across Ramp customers.
Needless to say, the security implications here are quite alarming.
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Today Apple implemented a variety of age-related restrictions in Texas based on new legislation, and as a result, the Wallet app’s Digital ID feature just became far more useful for Texans.
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iOS 26 added a variety of new features for AirPods, including a Camera Remote setting to control your iPhone’s Camera app. Here’s how to use it.
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LM Studio’s Locally app is being updated today with LM Link, a feature that lets users talk to LLMs running on their Macs right from their iPhones. Here are the details.
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Third-party AI service Poke was just approved for use in Apple’s Messages app on iPhone, bringing an AI agent directly into iMessage for the first time. Here are the details.
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ChatGPT’s memory feature allows it to learn about you and remember your preferences over time. Memory gives ChatGPT useful context for natural interactions that don’t need start from scratch each time. OpenAI has released new details on how ChatGPT’s memory feature is getting smarter and coming to free users for the first time.
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No, it’s not an April Fools’ Day gag in June as far as we can tell. Cash App has launched a tap-and-pay magic wand keychain accessory for contactless payments.
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When Apple unveiled the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, I was a bit skeptical. Apple usually reserves more “professional” and dull colors for the Pro models and the more vibrant colors for the regular iPhone lineup. But as someone who loves orange as a color, I went with the 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange. After using it since day one, I can easily say this is my favorite iPhone color variation in a long time. So, naturally, as time went on, some of my favorite accessories began to color-match the Cosmic Orange iPhone, and I had to build an everyday carry around it. These accessories not only complement the Cosmic Orange finish perfectly but also solve real problems, earning a permanent place in my EDC.
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Joining AirPods Pro 3 at one of the lowest prices to date and AirPods 4 at nearly 25% off, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Apple’s new AirPods Max 2 hitting the best price ever. Best Buy has indeed launched a major 4-day Apple sale event, but these AirPods and MacBook deals are even lower, while all brand new condition iPhone Air models just dropped back to all-time low pricing at $149 off. Head below for a closer look and even more.
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A new report from Omdia provides updates on release timing, the OLED display, and more for the upcoming MacBook Pro overhaul, which rumors say will be called MacBook Ultra.
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Apple Arcade just added four new games to its library of over 200+ titles, and it has announced five more that will arrive in the coming month.
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In April, The Weather Channel released a new version of its Storm Radar app, introducing a customizable AI weather presenter and much more. More recently, Storm Radar has arrived on Apple Watch.
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A report a year ago said that we could expect an Apple Vision Air product in the second half of 2027. This was expected to address both of the issues that have led to the Vision Pro being such a niche product.
This week brought two reports suggesting that we may have to wait significantly longer for a Vision Air, if indeed we ever see one at all …
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Apple has just published a new study from economists at Analysis Group that says $1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales was generated by the App Store ecosystem in 2025. Here are the details.
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Earlier this year, the Apple Card Savings account earned an interest rate of 3.65%. This was cut in April to 3.5%.
The rate has just been cut for a second time, and there may be more significant reductions further ahead …
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Late last year a leaker suggested that the trend of the Pro model iPhones getting thicker would continue with the iPhone 18 Pro Max.
However, a new report today gives the thickness as 8.75mm, which is exactly the same as the iPhone 17 Pro Max …
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It’s more than 18 months since I wrote an opinion piece suggesting that while the wait for the new Siri is frustrating, the privacy payoff would be worth it.
A lot of time has passed since then, and of course user frustration at the ongoing delay has grown significantly. While goodwill has undoubtedly been lost, a recent announcement does provide some hope that privacy may still rescue the company’s tarnished reputation in AI …
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In addition to Google AI Edge Gallery, which lets users run Gemma models locally on their Macs, the company also released the Gemma 4 12B model and the Google AI Edge Eloquent dictation app for the Mac. Here are the details.
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A new report from The Information shares fresh details on how the new Gemini-powered Siri will work under the hood. Here are the details.
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Apple is kicking off a new advertising campaign today, highlighting its Safari browser. In particular, the campaign focuses on Safari’s privacy-focused features and how it “keeps data trackers off your back.”
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Granted, there’s probably at least one person who says that any given Apple TV show is the best. But if you’re not watching Widow’s Bay, you are really, really missing out.
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WhatsApp is rolling out a new interface that makes it easier for iPhone users to manage and quickly switch between their different chat lists. Here are the details.
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We’re heading into a summer of software unveilings, but Apple has 15+ new hardware products rumored to launch later in the year—including multiple iPads. Here’s the latest on new iPads to expect.
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Update, June 3, 2026: After initially saying the stores would close sometime in June, Apple has now confirmed an exact date. The stores are officially set to close at these times:
Apple Trumbull is closing its doors on June 20 at 9 p.m.
Apple North County is closing its doors on June 20 at 9 p.m.
Apple Towson Town Center is closing its doors on June 20 at 8 p.m.
Original post, published April 9, is below.
Apple has announced that it is closing three retail stores in the United States, including locations in Connecticut, Maryland, and California.
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Starting tomorrow, June 4, app developers will have to comply with several App Store age assurance requirements tied to new Apple Accounts in Texas. Here are the details.
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Next month Apple TV will premiere Lucky, a new original series starring Anya Taylor-Joy. The full trailer for Lucky just dropped, and it looks promising.
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“The Pill People have entered the villa,” according to Apple’s latest Beats Pill video ad. The new clip, seen below, promotes 24-hour battery life as part of the current Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker.
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Ming-Chi Kuo published a roadmap for Apple’s Vision products last year, but he’s just provided an update that drastically scales back the lineup—a shift reportedly authorized by John Ternus.
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Ever want to do more with your health data that Apple Watch gathers? CardioBot has long been a great way to unlock new insight into your heart health. The latest version integrates one of my favorite Apple Health metrics using Apple Watch.
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While I’m eagerly awaiting iOS 27’s upgrades for CarPlay, I recently had my first hands-on experience with a new CarPlay setting that arrived in iOS 26, and it’s one that should have existed all along.
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Amazon’s early Amazon Prime Day deals are now live alongside a solid price drop on AirPods Pro 3 (or up to $100 off via Amazon Resale – details here) and the return of AirPods 4 at nearly 25% off. Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break aso features the most affordable 15-inch 24GB M5 MacBook Air at $200 off ($400 under the model Amazon sells), the black Apple Watch Ultra 3 at over $200 off and the most affordable Apple Watch Series 11 you can buy at up to $160 off via Amazon Resale today. Just be sure to also scope out these official Apple accessory deals from $7.50 – black USB-C and extra MacBook MagSafe 3 cables, plus more. Head below for a closer look.
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We’re just a few days away from Apple’s official iOS 27 announcement. The update is expected to introduce new features across many Apple apps and Siri. Apple Wallet is one of the most important apps for many iPhone users, and iOS 27 will reportedly add two key new features.
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Next week Apple will unveil iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 at WWDC, but rumors indicate certain iPhone, Mac, and iPad models won’t support the new software. Here’s what to expect.
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There’s just something special about Apple Vision Pro and airplanes. From turning in-flight entertainment into a cinematic experience to supporting the world’s most advanced flight simulator, Apple Vision Pro has earned its wings.
Now there’s a new native app that’s free to download and experience that takes Apple Vision Pro users on an immersive private flight from the comfort of your living room.
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Cape Fear premieres this week on Apple TV, a new psychological thriller inspired by Martin Scorsese’s 1991 film. Reviews debuted today, and it sounds like Cape Fear has all the makings of the first must-watch show of the summer.
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June is here, and with the new month comes the next Apple Watch activity challenge. Meanwhile, Apple Fitness+ has added a new treadmill workout for subscribers.
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Apple has announced that it will be opening Europe’s first Apple Developer Center later this year and has provided a sneak peek inside the facility.
Situated in Berlin, Germany, it will be the company’s fifth developer center after Cupertino, Shanghai, Singapore, and Bengaluru …
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Apple has agreed to reveal its revenue in India so that the government can calculate how much it should be fined for antitrust violations.
The company was found guilty of exploiting its dominant position in iPhone apps back in 2024, but the company initially refused to reveal financial data within the country. That potentially left it facing the world’s last largest antitrust fine of a massive $38 billion …
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Some users are experiencing beachballs or lagging performance on their Macs on macOS 26.5, and it seems the culprit may be Apple Intelligence photo scanning in the background.
High battery usage also appears to be an issue for some of those seeing these symptoms …
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Microsoft has announced that it’s ending support for older Macs and iPhones in Microsoft 365, Office 2019, and Office 2021.
From next month, those using older versions of macOS and iOS will still be able to open Office documents to view them but won’t be able to edit or create files …
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United States District Judge Mark Pittman has rejected xAI’s attempt to keep Elon Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX emails out of discovery in the lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI. Here are the details.
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Apple Towson Town Center employees received an endorsement from Maryland Governor Wes Moore in their fight against Apple over the company’s decision to close its first US unionized store. Here are the details.
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We’re just days away from Apple’s iOS 27 unveiling on June 8 at WWDC. Here are five rumored new features in iOS 27 that I’m most excited about.
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Clipboard manager Paste got even more useful today, with the release of Paste MCP: a tool that connects your clipboard history to several AI tools, from Claude and Codex, to Cursor and beyond. Here are the details.
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iOS 27’s unveiling is almost here, and Siri’s major overhaul is set to make not only the iPhone feel far more powerful, but AirPods too.
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Today, Microsoft Build brought the announcement of Project Solara, a new chip-to-cloud platform for AI agents. With the reveal, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella shared an interesting quote on the company’s vision for an agent-first computing future.
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Perplexity has announced a major new feature coming soon to Perplexity Computer: the ability to split tasks between local and cloud models.
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DuckDuckGo is riding a fresh wave of user interest after Google’s AI-heavy search overhaul demoed at Google I/O. Here’s the latest data on the search engine’s recent success, which is especially strong among iPhone users.
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Ahead of WWDC next week, Apple has just revealed the 12 apps and games being honored this year as winners of 2026 Apple Design Awards.
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OpenAI continues to push Codex beyond an agentic coding desktop app to a general productivity tool for everyone. As part of that effort, the company shared three enterprise-focused Codex updates today. Additionally, OpenAI says it will soon put Codex functionality inside the ChatGPT app everywhere.
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A new IDC report (via TechCrunch) offers a glimpse into MacBook Neo sales in its first few weeks compared to the also-new M5 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models.
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Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by AirPods Pro 3 back down at $199 via Amazon, or up to nearly $100 off via Amazon resale. We also have all AirPods Max 2 colors back to Amazon low pricing alongside a chance to score the regularly $129 Apple Pencil Pro down at $49 and another rare opportunity to score $200 off this 32GB M5 MacBook Air. Head below for a closer look.
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iPhone Ultra is launching this fall, and a new leak says it will feature a tech innovation that’s been over 15 years in the making within Apple: liquid metal.
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Nintendo has released a big update to its popular Nintendo Music app. The update adds three new features, including CarPlay support, Siri integration, and a dedicated iPad app.
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Apple TV just unveiled the trailer for Silo season 3, which premieres next month, and it reveals the split-timeline plot that’s coming.
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Anthropic unveiled its Claude Mythos AI model in April, only sharing access with select partners like Apple. The controlled release is part of Anthropic’s Project Glasswing cybersecurity initiative.
Now Anthropic says it’s sharing Claude Mythos access with more partners in more countries. Meanwhile, the company says Mythos-class models will be available to all customers in a matter of weeks.
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Tests to determine whether Google’s agentic AI system Gemini Spark can deliver on the promises made on stage at last month’s I/O event shows that, for the most part, it can.
Since this is the model Apple will be using to power the new Siri, that’s equally good news for the Cupertino company and its customers …
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If you use the ChatGPT desktop app on Mac, you’ll be forced to update it sometime between now and June 12. That’s due to a security breach involving two OpenAI employee devices. As of June 2, the company is emailing users to remind them to accept the update when offered.
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Hackers managed to trick Meta’s AI-powered support bot into allowing them to take over a number of Instagram accounts, including some high-profile ones. This included accounts belonging to the White House, US Space Force, and security researcher Jane Wong.
On a more positive note, the social network is experimenting with a way of blocking teenage users from repeated exposure to content likely to impact their mental health …
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Withings is making its body scanning feature more affordable with the new BodyFit smart scale. This mid-range model offers features similar to the pricier Body Scan model, but for a lower starting price.
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It’s long been rumored that the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery capacity would be the largest ever seen in an iPhone, with a report back in February suggesting that it could get close to 5200mAh.
The same leaker has now reported on the iPhone 18 Pro capacity and is suggesting that we will see only very modest gains over last year’s model …
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The dates for Amazon Prime Day 2026 have now been announced, with the company stating it is bringing the event forward from its traditional July timing in order to avoid clashing with a couple of major events.
Amazon had previously announced earlier timings but not stated the dates. The company has now said that it wanted to avoid the FIFA World Cup and the 250th anniversary US Independence Day …
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Apple TV has added another award to Pluribus’ growing list of wins, with the series taking home a Gotham Television Award tonight. Here are the details.
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Dozens of members of Congress are urging Apple to reconsider its plan to close the Towson Town Center store in Maryland, accusing the company of retaliating against workers at the first Apple Store in the US to unionize. Here are the details.
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A new Counterpoint Research report shows Apple saw iPhone shipments grow 8% year over year in Latin America during Q1 2026. Here are the details.
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As it has done over the past several years, Apple has kicked off its hashmoji campaign on X for posts containing the #WWDC26 hashtag.
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After rolling out its Liquid Glass redesign more broadly to iOS users last month, Meta is now moving to take the revamped look to its Mac app. Here are the details.
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Singapore has rejected xAI’s requests for documents from local companies as part of Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI. Here are the details.
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Research firm MoffetNathanson has developed a new quality index for streaming services, and Apple TV beat out Netflix in the very first rankings.
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Apple TV confirmed today that Zoë Kravitz (Mad Max: Fury Road) is returning to the streaming platform for a new project, following her appearances in The Studio. Here are the details.
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I have owned and used dozens of higher-capacity battery packs over the years, but sometimes you just need something small to get you through a single day of heavy use. Think of it like a “top off.” If you are heading out for an afternoon away from the office or jumping on a flight, you do not always want to carry a heavy brick. The PISEN 5000mAh wireless power bank is a super lightweight magnetic charger that fits into a minimal everyday carry setup.
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Apple has published the YouTube livestream link for next week’s WWDC keynote and is teasing a new ‘All systems glow’ tagline.
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A new Apple Card promo kicking off today offers bonus Uber Cash rewards on eligible purchases.
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iOS 27 will be introduced in just one week at WWDC. A new report today reveals another new feature set to come as part of the update: the ability for iPhone users to split bills in Apple Wallet using just a photo of a receipt.
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Apple just rolled out macOS 26.5.1, which fixes a bug that had been causing Macs with the M5 Apple silicon to unexpectedly shut down under certain conditions. Here are the details.
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Apple has just released its latest software update for iPhone users: iOS 26.5.1. Here’s what’s new.
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Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital has shared a new post about the iPhone Ultra today that reveals a feature not rumored before—a vapor chamber—alongside a release timing update.
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Apple’s next major announcement is only a week away with WWDC 2026 set for Monday, June 8. Now Apple’s Greg “Joz” Joswiak has shared a new promo for the big keynote address with an upbeat message.
Apple also has an official wallpaper for WWDC that you can download for free. And there’s an official Apple Music playlist to go along with the fun.
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Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by holiday deal pricing now live again on AirPods Pro 3 via Amazon alongside all25% off AirPods 4. We also have Apple’s most affordable current-gen M5 MacBook Pro sitting at the $1,499 Amazon all-time low ($300 off launch price) and these 15-inch M5 MacBook Air models at up to $270 off. Head below for a closer look.
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Apple will unveil watchOS 27 and its Apple Watch improvements next week at WWDC, here are three new features rumored to be announced.
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OpenAI recently added a new feature to the ChatGPT app: a hidden gesture that lets you instantly set the effort level of a prompt. ChatGPT also introduced a new way to easily navigate longer conversations. Meanwhile, the default model used by ChatGPT has changed since arriving last month.
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Over the weekend, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple Glasses likely won’t launch until late 2027. But the report also mentions Apple’s planned strategy for its glasses, and it has me way more excited for the product.
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