iOS

For our readers, the iPhone 17 Air is more appealing than the Pro
A poll of nearly 3,000 9to5Mac readers revealed the unsurprising news that the most popular model in the upcoming lineup is the iPhone 17 Pro Max. But what may be a little more surprising is that, based on what we know so far, the iPhone 17 Air is more...
2025-08-28 12:11
Stats suggest Apple’s slow rollout of AI agent capabilities may be wise
One of the many delayed Apple Intelligence features is known as App Intents, and we’re starting to see evidence that taking an extremely cautious approach to the rollout may be no bad thing. Before the comments catch fire, I should stress that I’m ...
2025-08-28 11:24
Long-running Apple TV+ comedy to be seen by a new audience on the BBC
Apple’s longest-running original comedy series is getting new life on the BBC in the United Kingdom. The Apple Original Trying, which premiered on Apple’s streaming service in May 2020, will now be available on BBC iPlayer and set for broadcast on ...
2025-08-28 10:35
Apple suggests UK users may see slower feature rollouts under tighter regulation
Last month, the United Kingdom’s competition regulator designated Apple and Google as having “strategic market status.” As a result, the two companies will be subject to different regulatory rules, some of which are very similar to Europe’s DMA...
2025-08-28 03:35
WhatsApp starts testing AI-powered writing suggestions on iOS [U: launched]
Update, Aug 27: The feature was officially launched today for English-speaking users, according to the official WhatsApp blog. Original post below. In the latest TestFlight release for its iOS beta testers, WhatsApp rolled out a tool called “Writing ...
2025-08-27 23:39
Torrent app unavailable at AltStore PAL following apparent notarization revocation by Apple
When Apple was compelled to allow alternative iOS app stores in the EU, it adopted the notarization model familiar to Mac developers. This means that if Apple revokes the notarization of a certain app, its distribution and use get blocked, even though ...
2025-08-27 23:28
Torrent app unavailable at AltStore PAL following apparent notarization revocation by Apple [Update: Apple statement]
Update, August 28, 11:19 a.m. PT: In a statement to 9to5Mac, an Apple spokesperson said: “Notarization for this app was removed in order to comply with government sanctions-related rules in various jurisdictions. We have communicated this to the de...
2025-08-27 23:28
IDC nearly doubles worldwide smartphone forecast for 2025, cites ‘accelerated iOS growth’
To say 2025 has been an unpredictable year for the smartphone market would be an understatement. Early in February, IDC had forecast a 2.6% growth, followed by a decrease to just 0.6% in May. Now, the institute has once again adjusted its forecast, tha...
2025-08-27 22:10
Apple TV+: Romantic drama with Ted Lasso’s Brett Goldstein gets first trailer
Last December, Apple announced a new romantic drama starring Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso, Shrinking), and Imogen Poots (28 Weeks Later, Green Room), marking its third collaboration with the actor/writer. Today, the movie got its first trailer, ahead of ...
2025-08-27 21:37
9to5Mac Daily: August 27, 2025 – Apple’s ‘Awe dropping’ event
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 ...
2025-08-27 21:15
Apple to secure nearly half of TSMC’s 2nm production (report)
According to the latest rumors, Apple is slated to use TSMC’s 2nm process for its upcoming A20 chip, expected to power the iPhone 18 series. Now, a new report details the chipmaker’s roadmap for bringing the chip into mass production, and the indus...
2025-08-27 21:10
How to make clear iPhone app icons with iOS 26
iOS 26 includes a system-wide redesign with transparent elements called Liquid Glass. The iPhone update also includes all-new app icons for Apple’s built-in apps. For the most dramatic change to your Home Screen, you can make every iPhone app icon cl...
2025-08-27 21:00
New AirTag 2 is coming very soon with these rumored features
Apple’s biggest event of the year is happening on September 9. New products expected include the iPhone 17 line, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Watch Ultra 3. But signs point to another highly anticipated product likely making an appearance: Apple’s new ...
2025-08-27 20:15
Colombia joins the list of countries probing Apple over App Store antitrust concerns
From the United States to the United Kingdom, from Brazil to Japan, and in many countries in between, Apple has been facing a series of antitrust probes, particularly over its App Store rules. Now, Colombia is also joining in. Here are the details. mor...
2025-08-27 20:13
Apple just got partial App Store vindication from a very unlikely source
Apple has been under fire from legislators for its App Store practices for years. But while it’s been forced to make iPhone changes in the EU and the US might soon follow, Google is now trending the opposite direction with its Android policies. more…
2025-08-27 19:56
Pixel 10’s new ‘Head Start’ tool makes it easier for iPhone users to switch [Gallery]
Google is clearly trying to get more people to switch to Pixel 10, as the company has just launched a new “Head Start” tool that walks users through the process of moving into their new phone. more…
2025-08-27 19:51
iOS 26 vs iOS 18: Five new icons you may not recognize after updating
iOS 26 is launching soon, headlined by a fresh Liquid Glass design that makes your iPhone look brand new. Apple has a ton of new app icons coming with its redesign, but the following five icons might be especially hard to recognize after you update. mo...
2025-08-27 18:28
iPhone 17 set to break a record no flagship has touched in 15 years
When Apple releases the iPhone 17 in a few weeks, the timer will start for the new flagship model breaking a record set 15 years ago. The record will take more than a year to break, but based on current rumors, the iPhone 17 will be the first to steal ...
2025-08-27 16:24
Eddy Cue wanted Apple to acquire two big companies, but Tim Cook said no
A report from The Information yesterday offered a variety of interesting details about Apple’s potential acquisition targets in the artificial intelligence category. One thing I found particularly fascinating in the story was the tidbit that Eddy Cue...
2025-08-27 15:49
Deals: Most affordable 24GB M4 Mac mini $100 off, exclusive M2 iPad Air offer at $350 off, metal/glass Find My wallet card $26, more
Amazon’s is now in full swing and we have already collected a growing lineup of big-time deals on Apple’s latest gear and more right here, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break has some fresh offers to scope out as well. Firstly we are highlighting on...
2025-08-27 15:49