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Apple considers Google Gemini to power next-gen Siri, internal AI ‘bake-off’ underway
Apple seems open to anything and everything when it comes to delivering the next generation of Siri. After reports that it could be powered by OpenAI or Anthropic, Google has entered the conversation. more…
2025-08-22 17:35
9to5Mac Daily: August 22, 2025 – TechWoven, more new Apple product rumors
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 ...
2025-08-22 16:18
Next year, the iPhone is going ultra-premium with its fall lineup
Recently, Apple’s iPhone lineup has consisted of the same four models each year, but that’s about to change. Next month, a thinner iPhone 17 Air will shake things up, but next year an even bigger shift is coming, with Apple offering its highest-end...
2025-08-22 16:12
If I were starting again with Apple kit, I’d own less of it
My colleague Michael Burkhardt posed an interesting question earlier in the week: if you had to start again with your Apple kit, what would you buy? There’s already one Apple product category I no longer use, and a second one I use only on a technica...
2025-08-22 16:00
Deals: Amazon Labor Day sale, most affordable 24GB M4 MacBook Pro $300 off, Apple Watch Ultra 2 $150 off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are kicking off with the now live where you’ll find plenty of big-time Apple gear deals. All of the details you need on that are right here, but we are also once again tracking the 24GB/512GB M3 MacBook Air for $4...
2025-08-22 15:45
Apple planning simplified version of the Camera Control for iPhone 18
Earlier this week, a random report from an account with zero track-record claimed that the iPhone 18 will drop the Camera Control button. We were skeptical of the rumor at the time, and now a new leak from a more reliable source has the full context. ...
2025-08-22 14:03
Here’s everything new Apple TV+ has coming in September
Apple TV+ has been having its best year ever, and shows no signs of letting up. The fall lineup on Apple TV+ is easily the streamer’s strongest to date, and it all kicks off in September. Major returning series like Slow Horses and The Morning Show a...
2025-08-22 13:45
Apple celebrates National Parks with Apple Pay, Fitness+, and more
Apple has announced a handful of new initiatives to support the National Park Foundation in celebration of its 109th anniversary. This includes donations for Apple Pay purchases, an Apple Watch activity cahllenge, and more. more…
2025-08-22 13:33
F1: The Movie now available to buy or rent ahead of Apple TV+ release
Apple’s F1: The Movie has exceeded all expectations at cinemas, with the film about to top $600 million at the worldwide box office since its premiere on June 27. Following its extended theatrical window, F1: The Movie is now available to buy or rent...
2025-08-22 12:51
Apple stops signing iOS 18.6, blocking downgrade from both iOS 18.6.X updates
Apple has released two software updates to iOS 18.6. Since the iPhone software update has shipped without issue, and one contained a major security patch, Apple has stopped signing the older iOS 18.6 software version.  more…
2025-08-22 11:25
F1: The Movie now available to buy or rent ahead of Apple TV+ release
Apple’s F1: The Movie has exceeded all expectations at cinemas, with the film about to top $600 million at the worldwide box office since its premiere on June 27. Following its extended theatrical window, F1: The Movie is now available to buy or rent...
2025-08-22 04:22
Meta poaches yet another AI researcher from Apple, the sixth in seven weeks
Meta’s hiring spree in Cupertino continues, as Bloomberg reports that the company has just hired away yet another researcher from Apple’s AI team. Here are the details. more…
2025-08-22 01:39
The wait is over, Invasion season 3 premiere now available on Apple TV+
Following months of anticipation and a great David Bowie-powered teaser, Invasion is back on Apple TV+, a few hours ahead of its official August 22 premiere. Here’s what to expect from this season. more…
2025-08-22 01:05
WhatsApp is working on a voicemail-like feature
Heads up if you tend to dodge, ignore, or genuinely miss calls on WhatsApp: the app is working on a voicemail-like feature. Here’s how it will work. more…
2025-08-22 00:24
Y Combinator backs Epic in Apple appeal, calls App Store fee a ‘tax on innovation’
It’s been a busy news day for the Epic Games vs. Apple case. Startup accelerator (and Epic Games’ biggest investor) Y Combinator filed an amicus brief today siding with Epic in the long-running antitrust case against Apple. Here are the details. mo...
2025-08-21 23:28
New iPhones and iPads in Russia must ship with state-backed messaging app preinstalled
Earlier today, the Russian government announced a new rule requiring all phones and tablets to ship with MAX, its state-backed messenger app, preinstalled. Here are the details. more…
2025-08-21 22:51
Leaker shares alleged iPhone 17 TechWoven case colors
Leaker Majin Bu has been saying that Apple will ditch its failed FineWoven cases for TechWoven, “a new synthetic fabric with a more technical, less ‘luxury’ vibe.” Now, Bu has shared a few images that supposedly show the color lineup. Find them...
2025-08-21 21:39
Apple details new App Store taxes and price changes in select countries
Apple is contacting developers about upcoming tax and price updates for a few countries, including Canada, Romania, and Brazil. Here are the details. more…
2025-08-21 20:35
Tech groups back Apple in fight over attorney–client privilege limits in Epic Games case
Two organizations filed a joint amicus brief, siding with Apple over a U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruling on attorney–client privilege limits in the Epic Games lawsuit. Here are the details. more…
2025-08-21 20:04
Paramount poaches key Apple TV+ exec
On the same day that Apple TV+ announced a 30% price rise, news has broken that one of its key TV execs is leaving the company. Creative executive Chris Parnell is leaving Apple and is joining Paramount+, per Deadline. Parnell joined Apple back in 2020...
2025-08-21 20:01