iOS

Upcoming M5 Vision Pro creates a unique dilemma for Apple
Over the weekend, we received multiple updates on future Vision products. While some of the news involved delays, the biggest positive for me was affirmation that a new Vision Pro with M5 chip is still expected in 2025. But the more I think about it, t...
2024-11-04 21:03
iOS 18.2 adds new Find My options to help users find lost items
Getting help to find lost items will become much easier with the next iOS update. That’s because Apple is adding new options to the Find My app with iOS 18.2 that will let users share the location of an or other lost item with anyone, not just friend...
2024-11-04 20:12
Apple removed iMac option to buy color-matched trackpad and mouse together
Apple’s M4 iMac is available for pre-order ahead of its arrival this Friday, and with USB-C accessories. But some buyers have noticed a change to the purchase process compared to previous iMacs. With the M4 model, you can no longer get both the Magic...
2024-11-04 19:55
iOS 18.2 beta 2 adds focus and exposure lock to Camera Control on iPhone 16
When Apple announced the in September, the company showcased some of the capabilities of the new Camera Control – including the ability to switch between camera modes and swipe to zoom. But there was one feature missing, and it’s now coming with th...
2024-11-04 19:21
MagSafe Monday: ESR 3-in-1 MagSafe charging station review:
I recently had the chance to test out the with CryoBoost, and after using it for several weeks, I can confidently say it’s one of the better MagSafe charging stations I’ve tried—especially for those fully invested in the Apple world. more…
2024-11-04 19:18
MagSafe Monday: ESR 3-in-1 MagSafe charging station review
I recently had the chance to test out the with CryoBoost, and after using it for several weeks, I can confidently say it’s one of the better MagSafe charging stations I’ve tried—especially for those fully invested in the Apple world. more…
2024-11-04 19:18
visionOS 2.2 adds new Wide and Ultrawide settings for Mac Virtual Display, more
Apple released the first beta of visionOS 2.2 for developers today. The update comes with an exciting change for Apple Vision Pro users: new “Wide” and “Ultrawide” settings when using Mac Virtual Display. more…
2024-11-04 19:00
iOS 18.2 beta adds ‘Upgrade to ChatGPT Plus’ option to the Settings app
Apple has just released beta 2 for iOS 18.2, and one of the changes has to do with ChatGPT. The update brings powerful ChatGPT integration to Siri and AI writing tools. And new in today’s beta is the option inside Settings to upgrade to a ChatGPT Plu...
2024-11-04 18:51
iOS 18.2 beta adds ‘Upgrade to ChatGPT Plus’ option in the Settings app
Apple has just released beta 2 for iOS 18.2, and one of the changes has to do with ChatGPT. The update brings powerful ChatGPT integration to Siri and AI writing tools. And new in today’s beta is the option inside Settings to upgrade to a ChatGPT Plu...
2024-11-04 18:51
9to5Mac Overtime 032: Hey, you still have an SD card slot
Fernando and Jeff discuss the new Mac mini in depth, along with the iMac, and MacBook Pro. The pair also talks about the new worst buy in the Apple lineup as they compare the M4 Pro Mac mini to the Mac Studio and Mac Pro. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly ...
2024-11-04 18:24
iOS 18.2 beta 2 now available for all iPhones ahead of December launch
iOS 18.2 is set to be released to everyone in early December. Ahead of that, beta testing continues today with the release of iOS 18.2 beta 2 for developers. As a refresher, iOS 18.2 comes with new Apple Intelligence features like Image Playground, Gen...
2024-11-04 18:18
visionOS 2.2, tvOS 18.2, watchOS 11.2 beta 1 now available, here’s what to expect
Apple has released a trio of new betas today. Developer beta 1 is here for visionOS 2.2, tvOS 18.2, and watchOS 11.2. Here’s what to expect. more…
2024-11-04 18:16
macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta 2 rolling out with latest in Apple Intelligence
Apple has released macOS Sequoia 15.2 beta 2 for developers. The new update includes forthcoming Apple Intelligence features that are set for a December public release. It also, notably, is available for all Macs that can run macOS Sequoia—beta 1 was...
2024-11-04 18:16
Apple execs talk M4, new AirPods Pro features, more in new interviews
Today several videos have dropped where Apple’s executives sat for new interviews covering the variety of new features and hardware that launched last week. Topics include the M4 chip, Apple Intelligence, new AirPods Pro 2 features, and more. more…
2024-11-04 17:47
Apple will soon let you set Google Maps as default app in the EU
Apple continues to go back and forth with the EU about its regulatory compliance. And in a new document recently released by the company, it announced plans to enable setting default apps for navigation and translation soon. That means users will be ab...
2024-11-04 17:23
Deals: 16GB M3 MacBook Air now extra $100 off, black Ultra 2 hits Amazon low, M3 MacBook Pro $500 off, more
Your Monday morning edition of the best deals join ongoing offers on the M4 MacBook Pro lineup, M4 iMac, and the new M4 Mac mini. Today we are highlighting the first price drop after Apple nixed the 8GB MacBook Air tier with the 16GB 15-inch M3 MacBook...
2024-11-04 16:50
New Apple Intelligence videos offer workplace solutions, including for stolen pudding
Apple has released a pair of new videos highlighting Apple Intelligence’s capabilities, this time in the office. Prior videos have focused on the iPhone 16, but the MacBook Pro is highlighted here—fitting for the new workplace focus. more…
2024-11-04 14:27
EU commission assessing whether the iPad offers sufficient interoperability with third-party headphones and ‘smart pens’
The EU commission announced today that it is now formally assessing whether iPadOS, the underlying software for Apple’s iPad tablets, is in compliance with the Digital Markets Act. The DMA requires that iPadOS must allow the choice of a default web b...
2024-11-04 14:26
23 Years of the iPod: How Elite Obsolete Electronics keeps the music playing
There’s probably enough material to produce a book about the importance of the iPod to Apple’s history (and revenue). Yet, the company said goodbye to the brand in 2022 as it finally discontinued the last edition of the iPod Touch. There is a small...
2024-11-04 13:18
Coding in the kitchen: How Devin Davies whipped up the tasty recipe app Crouton
Let’s get this out of the way: Yes, Devin Davies is an excellent cook. “I’m not, like, a professional or anything,” he says, in the way that people say they’re not good at something when they are.But in addition to knowing his way around the ...