iOS

Want to play guitar? These two iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps are essential
I’ve played guitar as a hobby since I was in junior high. While the instrument hasn’t changed, the tools I use to make it possible have — sort of. In addition to the built-in GarageBand app, these are the two must-have iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps...
2025-01-23 00:32
Lawyer explains why Apple can’t bring TikTok back to the App Store yet
TikTok’s deactivation for US users may have been short-lived, but the app is still missing from the iPhone’s App Store. Here’s why one lawyer says Apple can’t bring it back yet. more…
2025-01-22 21:47
Screen recording in iOS is set to improve thanks to three new upcoming features
The screen recording utility in iOS is a great way to share quick screencasts of what’s on your iPhone’s display. I use it all the time for tutorials, or as a way to simply explain what I’m talking about in the most straightforward way possible. ...
2025-01-22 21:33
iOS 18.3 will temporarily remove a feature from your iPhone, but for good reason
iOS 18.3 is only days away from a public launch, bringing new Camera Control features, AI changes, and bug fixes. It will also be the rare update that actually removes a current iPhone feature—but just temporarily. more…
2025-01-22 21:23
Samsung confirms new ‘Galaxy S25 Edge’ to rival rumored iPhone 17 Air
Samsung made a slew of announcements today at its Unpacked 2025 event today, headlined by the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. At the end of the event, however, Samsung also dropped a surprise teaser for its forthcoming ultra-thin Galaxy ...
2025-01-22 19:48
Samsung’s copy of iPhone Live Activities will support Google Maps and more [Gallery]
With its One UI 7 update, Samsung is adding support for “Live Notifications” and the “Now Bar,” the company’s take on the “Live Activities” functionality Apple has been building out on iPhone for a while. With the Galaxy S25 now official,...
2025-01-22 19:20
There’s one big M4 MacBook Air feature that could make you upgrade from M3
Apple is expected to launch the M4 MacBook Air very soon, likely as its first new product of the year. When it arrives, there will be one new feature that could motivate users of the M2 and even M3 models to upgrade: more robust external display suppor...
2025-01-22 18:56
9to5Mac Daily: January 22, 2025 – iOS 18.3 RC, Netflix price hike
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 ...
2025-01-22 18:42
Hands-on: iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung’s new S25 Ultra: Who did AI better?
I got an early, hands-on look at the new Samsung S25 lineup, most importantly the S25 Ultra. I was curious to see what the best of the best from Samsung was like compared to the Apple counterpart, the iPhone. What really stood out to me about these pho...
2025-01-22 18:00
These two Apple Intelligence features will even work on your Apple Watch
Apple Intelligence ‘officially’ is only supported on compatible iPhones, iPads, and Macs, but the Apple Watch also gains select features when paired with a modern iPhone. Here are two key AI features available on your Watch. more…
2025-01-22 16:51
Deals: M3 MacBook Air up to $470 off, unlocked iPhone 15 $119 off, Alpine and Trail Loop lows, more
Deals on the 1TB M4 MacBook Pro at $200 off are indeed still live, but today we are moving back over to the M3 MacBook Air – the most affordable 13- and 15-inch models are now also $200 off while open-box listings are as much as $470 off the original...
2025-01-22 16:45
This iPhone 16 model got a big sales boost, but one popular pick has slipped
Apple will report its quarterly earnings next week, providing an official look into iPhone 16 sales in the holiday quarter. For now, though, a new report helps inform what we should expect from the sales mix for different iPhone 16 models. more…
2025-01-22 16:23
YouTube Premium discount coming to Google One, testing 4x playback speed
It’s not the dream of a full bundle, but some Google One subscribers will soon get a discount on YouTube Premium in the US. Meanwhile, YouTube is starting to test a handful of new features that subscribers can opt-in to. more…
2025-01-22 16:00
A 2015 phone design shows that the iPhone 17 Air camera bump could look just fine
We yesterday got a look at what is claimed to be the iPhone 17 Air camera bump, and the reaction hasn’t been … overly favorable. While we don’t know for sure that the photo shows the real thing, our own sources indicate that the design depicted i...
2025-01-22 15:27
Apple Miami Worldcenter store has ‘biophilic’ design, green creds, accessibility features
We’ve today been given a preview of the gorgeous new Apple Miami Worldcenter store ahead of its opening on Friday morning. The company has highlighted the store’s “biophilic” design, environmental credentials, accessibility features, and multic...
2025-01-22 14:53
iOS 18.4 beta is coming soon, here’s when to expect it
Apple is wrapping up its iOS 18.3 beta cycle, and that means one important thing: iOS 18.4 beta 1 is coming soon. Here’s when to expect it to arrive. more…
2025-01-22 14:47
Plex unveils all-new Apple TV app, now available in preview
Plex, the popular media server and streaming app, has a handful of announcements today. The service is adding new discovery and community features for all users and upgraded video streaming quality for Plex Pass users. Perhaps most notable for Apple us...
2025-01-22 14:00
A free upgrade could let Philips Hue and other Zigbee bulbs act as motion sensors
Philips Hue and other smart bulbs based on the Zigbee standard could soon act as motion sensors without the need for any additional hardware. This would mean they could automatically switch on when someone enters a room without using a separate motion ...
2025-01-22 13:48
Oakley smart glasses coming this year; Meta glasses with display to cost $1k
If Ray-Ban Meta glasses are not your style, the company is expected to launch a pair of Oakley smart glasses later this year. These will likely mirror the functionality of Meta’s existing AI glasses, but with very different styling. The Oakley glass...
2025-01-22 13:08
iOS 18.2 enables real-time spam and scam blocking in Truecaller app
The Truecaller app has long been able to flag some incoming spam and scam phone calls, enabling you to reject them, but Apple privacy rules prevented the iOS version from working as effectively as the Android one. This means the iPhone would fail to id...
2025-01-22 12:33