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HomeKit Weekly: Eve Energy gains Matter energy reporting, Android enhancements, and Home Assistant certification
is one of those smart home products that just works. It’s been a staple in my HomeKit setup for years thanks to its reliability, privacy-first design, and native HomeKit support. Eve Energy is picking up some notable upgrades that expand its usefuln...
2025-05-09 20:00
This handy trick made Apple Intelligence’s Writing Tools much more useful on my Mac
One of the few useful Apple Intelligence features that have actually made it to Mac users so far is Writing Tools. They offer a quick (albeit imperfect) way to proofread, change, summarize, or compose text with a mixture of Apple’s own models and Ope...
2025-05-09 19:53
Apple Pay support now available on PlayStation 5
PlayStation 5 users now have an additional way to complete purchases of games and other content on their consoles: Apple Pay. Here’s how it works. more…
2025-05-09 19:12
Apple TV+ has three big new releases coming very soon
Apple TV+ has hit its stride this year, finding big success with Severance, The Studio, and Your Friends & Neighbors. But there’s more right around the corner. Here are three big new Apple TV+ releases coming soon. more…
2025-05-09 18:39
iOS 18.5 coming next week: Here’s everything new
iOS 18.5 is the next software update coming for iPhone users. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s new in iOS 18.5 and when it will be released. Plus, what comes next… more…
2025-05-09 18:38
ESPN’s new flagship streaming service nails the perfect name
ESPN is launching a new, flagship streaming service this fall that combines everything you get from its network channels into one standalone streamer. Official details on the streamer are coming next week, but the name just leaked, and I think we all o...
2025-05-09 17:27
‘It is not illegal to charge fees,’ Apple tells Brazilian regulator on NFC probe
Apple Pay and the iPhone’s NFC sensor have long been the subject of disputes around the globe. Last year, the European Commission compelled Apple to grant developers access to the NFC reader, and more recently, the company expanded this access in oth...
2025-05-09 17:24
iOS 19 could bring AI to the Calendar app per just-revealed acquisition
Apple acquires companies all the time, but most of them we don’t hear about. Thanks to a recent EU disclosure, however, we know that one 2024 acquisition is likely to lead to the first Apple Intelligence features for the Calendar app—possibly as so...
2025-05-09 16:39
Epic Games says it has submitted Fortnite to the U.S. App Store for review
Update: Epic Games says it has submitted Fortnite to the U.S. App Store for review. The ball is now in Apple’s court to approve the app submission. If Fortnite does return to the U.S. App Store this week, it won’t be before Friday. That’s accordi...
2025-05-09 16:38
9to5Mac Daily: May 9, 2025 – Apple’s smart glasses and foldable iPhone
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 ...
2025-05-09 15:58
Deals: M4 MacBook Air $836 low, M4 MacBook Pro $277 off, M4 Pro Mac mini $214 off, iPad (A16) $278, more
We have another busy day in Apple deals today folks, with some new all-time Amazon pricing across several of the latest releases. The M4 MacBook Air in Midnight has hit a new all-time low at $836 – the rest of the lineup is still $150 off – while t...
2025-05-09 15:46
Security Bite: Down the rabbit hole of neat, lesser-known Terminal commands (Pt. 2)
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple...
2025-05-09 15:32
After denying initial report, Apple might expand iPhone assembly in Brazil after all
In early April, Brazilian business magazine Exame reported that Apple was looking to increase iPhone assembly at both Foxconn facilities in Jundiaí, São Paulo, as a workaround to President Trump’s tariffs, which Apple denied. Now, Exame is doubling...
2025-05-09 15:20
macOS 16’s major redesign could be like Big Sur all over again
Next month, Apple will unveil its new designs for iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16. One reported goal of the redesigns is building more consistency between the various platforms. For the Mac, that means we could have another Big Sur situation on our han...
2025-05-09 15:16
Apple’s limited-time 10% discount on 15+ products ends soon
Ahead of Earth Day last month, Apple launched a limited-time discount program meant to encourage recycling old tech. That special offer is about to end, but here are the details so you don’t miss out. more…
2025-05-09 14:00
Want to try creative iPhone videography? This is the one accessory to buy
Apple recently cited an award-winning cinematographer arguing that “we’re living in the age of democracy in filmmaking.” Anyone who owns an iPhone today can create a short film or creative video – and it’s a really fun and satisfying thing to...
2025-05-09 14:00
The LEGO Apple Store has moved one step closer to reality
Last May, I wrote about a proposed LEGO Apple Store that was entered into LEGO’s ‘Ideas’ initiative. Now, that proposal has moved one step closer to reality. more…
2025-05-09 13:27
Watch Jony Ive talk Apple legacy, LoveFrom philosophy, and more
Jony Ive, Apple’s iconic former design chief, sat down for a rare interview at Stripe Sessions 2025. The hour-long conversation with Stripe co-founder Patrick Collison covers everything from his first impressions of Silicon Valley to the design ritua...
2025-05-09 03:14
The best travel show on Apple TV+ just made its triumphant return
Looking for a weekend escape? The first two episodes of Long Way Home, the latest installment in Apple TV+’s best travel series, have just dropped — and it’s the perfect watch if you’re craving a scenic adventure. more…
2025-05-09 02:54
Apple Card holders can get six months of $0 delivery fees and 5% back on rides with Uber
There’s a new perk awaiting Apple Card holders this week. Also, one reason to pay for phone service with Apple Card is going away. more…
2025-05-08 21:52