Apple

Deals: All M3 MacBook Airs up to $400 off original prices from $899, Apple Watch Series 10 up to $112 off, leather bands, more
Joining AirTag 4-packs and select Apple Watch Ultra configs back at the holiday pricing, today’s deals are headlined by just about every configuration of M3 MacBook Air at $200 off the going rate and $400 under the price they fetched before Apple upg...
2025-01-09 16:45
UGREEN announces new Thunderbolt 5 dock and more at CES 2025
At CES 2025, announced a vast array of new products, including new Thunderbolt 5 docking stations, and a new 6-port 500W desktop charging hub. All of these products will be available in the coming months. more…
2025-01-09 16:32
9to5Mac Daily: January 9, 2025 – Next-gen CarPlay, iOS 19 expectations
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 ...
2025-01-09 16:28
Apple just made App Store changes to help you more easily find new apps
Apple occasionally updates the App Store’s layout to make it easier to navigate, or emphasize one content section or another. But new changes recently rolled out that are especially prominent, and make new app discovery easier than ever on iPhone and...
2025-01-09 16:27
Grok is now a standalone AI app for everyone, not just an X app feature
What do ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini all have in common? Dedicated apps on iPhone. Meanwhile, Grok has been shoehorned into the social media app before now. Starting today, the standalone Grok AI app is available on the iPhone and iPad for everyone. The...
2025-01-09 15:59
Grok standalone AI app comes to US App Store, not just an X feature
What do ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini all have in common? Dedicated apps on iPhone. Meanwhile, Grok has been shoehorned into the social media app before now. Starting today, the standalone Grok AI app is available on the iPhone and iPad for US users for ...
2025-01-09 15:59
Apple may soon overcharge for iPhones that are worse than the cheaper alternative
This spring, Apple is planning to launch a major iPhone SE 4 upgrade, and that new model will introduce a glaring problem for the iPhone lineup. Apple will likely sell two iPhones—15 and 14—at higher prices than the new SE, despite them being worse...
2025-01-09 15:33
Apple announced the original iPhone 18 years ago today
From 4GB storage to 1024GB, the iPhone has had an incredible run that isn’t slowing down, and it all started on this day in 2007. Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone to the world for the first time 18 years ago today. Apple also opened pre-orders for the ...
2025-01-09 15:26
Tim Cook says Los Angeles wildfires are heartbreaking, Apple is donating
Apple CEO Tim Cook has described the Los Angeles wildfires as “heartbreaking,” and said that the company will be making a donation to assist the recovery effort. Multiple fires across parts of LA have so far led to at least five deaths, and forced ...
2025-01-09 15:08
These are the silliest robot cleaners at CES – including one that carries drinks
I’m a great fan of robot cleaners, and they’ve grown more capable over the years. They started with vacuuming, then added mopping, then auto-emptying. But this year’s CES announcements go further, and I can’t help feeling like companies are now...
2025-01-09 14:26
Satechi unveils SM3 mechanical keyboard, purpose built for Mac users
At CES 2025, Satechi has unveiled the SM3 Slim Mechanical Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard, a sleek, low-profile mechanical keyboard built with Mac users in mind. It’s Satechi’s first full-size mechanical keyboard, and it’s designed to balance style, f...
2025-01-09 14:00
The new Zenbook A14 MacBook Air lookalike beats the real thing in five ways
It says a lot about Apple’s design that the MacBook Air is seen as the ultimate standard targeted by PC laptop brands. Just matching the aesthetics and performance of the machine is seen as a tough goal, but ASUS may have gone one better with its new...
2025-01-09 13:33
AMD does and doesn’t credit Apple for its powerful new Ryzan AI Max chips
You have to feel sorry for Intel at this point. Not only has Apple left its CPUs in the dust, but AMD’s new Ryzan AI Max chips claim to do the same to Intel’s flagship Core Ultra 9 288V. The new chips take the same approach as Apple Silicon in comb...
2025-01-09 12:03
Algorithm changes to server connections for Apple Pay on the Web
Starting next month, Apple will change the supported algorithms that secure server connections for Apple Pay on the Web. In order to maintain uninterrupted service, you’ll need to ensure that your production servers support one or more of the desi...
Want your Apple Watch to stop opening apps and just show the face? Here’s how
Wish your would always show your watch face when you glance at it? Be default, Apple Watch will launch certain apps or show the Smart Stack based on your activity. If you prefer to always see your watch face, however, there are a few things to tweak. m...
2025-01-09 03:13
Apple goes in-depth on its commitment to Siri privacy
After being hit by a lawsuit over “unlawful and intentional recording” of Siri interactions, Apple has agreed to pay $95 million in a settlement. Even so, the company has just published an article reaffirming its commitment to privacy and clarifyin...
2025-01-09 02:31
Apple fined in Brazil for letting controversial ‘FaceApp’ improperly collect user data
Apple and Google have been fined R$19 million (about US$3.1 million) in Brazil after a judge ruled that the companies contributed to allowing the controversial photo editor FaceApp to improperly collect data from its users. The app has a long history o...
2025-01-08 23:45
MacPaw teases Eney: A new AI companion that can complete tasks on your Mac
MacPaw, the company behind many great Mac apps such as CleanMyMac and Setapp, unveiled Eney at CES 2025. It’s an all new AI assistant for your Mac, aiming to simplify your digital life. Eney will help you complete tasks quickly, effortlessly, and wit...
2025-01-08 23:13
MOFT unveils new MagSafe kickstand wallet with Find My support at CES 2025
At CES 2025, unveiled a new MagSafe wallet, compatible with Apple’s Find My network. MOFT has been developing great MagSafe accessories for a little while now, and this one takes things up a notch. more…
2025-01-08 22:14
iOS 18.3 hints at new ‘Invites’ app from Apple to create and manage events
Apple this week released the second beta of iOS 18.3, which isn’t exactly an exciting update as it doesn’t add any major new features. However, the update did reveal details about a potential new app from Apple to be called “Invites.” more…
2025-01-08 21:16