iOS

New Gemini icon comes to Android and iPhone
Updates this week to the Gemini app on Android and iPhone introduce a new app icon that adopts the four Google colors. more…
2025-07-04 16:08
A rare look inside the durability lab where Apple tortures its products
Apple puts its products through a lot of tests during the development process, intended to ensure they have a long and reliable life even in challenging conditions. The company tests at least 10,000 iPhones prior to launch in an attempt to cover all th...
2025-07-04 16:00
Apple just released a weirdly interesting coding language model
Apple quietly dropped a new AI model on Hugging Face with an interesting twist. Instead of writing code like traditional LLMs generate text (left to right, top to bottom), it can also write out of order, and improve multiple chunks at once. The result ...
2025-07-04 15:53
This is the letter Donald Trump sent Apple to keep TikTok on the App Store
Tony Tan, a Google shareholder, has obtained and published a set of letters the Trump administration sent to multiple tech companies, essentially saying: don’t worry about the law, the president has your back, keep TikTok online. However, Mr. Tan dis...
2025-07-04 14:29
All of the best 4th of July Apple deals
Here is your collection of the best Apple deals up for grabs for the July 4th 2025. While we are still a few days away from the start of the major summer sales, including , there are some seriously notable discounts live right now on current-generation...
2025-07-04 12:09
These were the most-watched Apple TV+ movies and shows in June
Looking for something new to stream this weekend? JustWatch has released its latest rankings of the most-watched Apple TV+ titles last month, based on viewer data from June 1 to 30. See the two full lists below. more…
2025-07-04 12:06
Apple reverts China slump, sees first iPhone quarterly growth in two years [report]
For the past two years, Apple has been having a tough time in China. Just recently, the U.S. trade war and local incentives from the Chinese government really got in the way of iPhone sales. However, Apple seems to be regaining control of the situation...
2025-07-03 23:24
AirTag’s newest feature is perfect for travel, here’s how it works
Vacation season is here, and for many, this could be the first time traveling since Apple gave AirTag a brand new feature in iOS 18.2. Here’s how that feature works, and why it’s perfect for your upcoming trip. more…
2025-07-03 20:37
Apple to release Q3 2025 earnings results on Thursday, July 31
Today, Apple announced that it will report its quarterly results for April, May, and June on July 31st. Here’s what to expect. more…
2025-07-03 19:56
Rumor Replay: New MacBook with iPhone chip, Apple Glasses, more
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: rumors of a cheaper ‘MacBook’ coming soon, Vision products roadmap, iPad Pro redesign, and more....
2025-07-03 19:35
iOS 26’s Messages app has a solution coming for unwanted texts
Apple’s Messages app got a lot of new features last year, but iOS 26 continues the trend of big upgrades, including a handy solution for all those unwanted spam texts you keep getting. more…
2025-07-03 19:10
Report: Apple looked into building its own AWS competitor
The Information is out with an interesting report about how Apple has considered spinning up its own developer cloud services, in a move that would put it against some of its competitors’ biggest revenue streams. Here are the details. more…
2025-07-03 18:50
Angry Birds Bounce and three more games just dropped on Apple Arcade
As promised last month, Apple Arcade has just added four new titles to its growing subscription-based collection of ad-free games. Here’s the full list more…
2025-07-03 18:11
App Store revenue and downloads increased in June, but users are spending less on games
Bank of America has released its latest App Store performance data, and observed that while revenue is growing faster than downloads, users are shifting how they spend their money. more…
2025-07-03 17:34
Hands on: Spigen adds to C1 line with iMac G3-inspired Apple Watch stand
Spigen is one of my favorite Apple accessory companies because they know how to evoke nostalgia. Last year I picked up their and Magsafe wallet that themed my iPhone 16 Pro Max like the old school iMac G3 that I grew up using in school. I loved every p...
2025-07-03 17:18
New Mac models through 2026 revealed in leaked Apple identifiers
Apple still has plenty of new product launches coming through the rest of the year, including at least two Macs. But today, a new report has outlined Mac models coming not only in 2025, but even those expected through 2026. more…
2025-07-03 16:54
9to5Mac Daily: July 3, 2025 – iOS 26 features we use everyday
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 ...
2025-07-03 16:52
MacBook with iPhone CPU rumors, AI Siri partnerships, new EU App Store rules
Benjamin and Chance discuss the intriguing rumor from Ming-Chi Kuo that Apple is readying a new cheaper MacBook Air powered by an A18 Pro CPU. Also, Apple befuddles everyone with a new byzantine set of App Store rules in the EU, and Apple seems open to...
2025-07-03 16:49
Apple releases new wallpaper for iPhone, iPad, and Mac as store debuts
A new Apple Store is opening later this month in Japan, and alongside the first details, the company has released beautiful new wallpapers for iPhone, iPad, and Mac featuring custom artwork. more…
2025-07-03 16:13
How accurate is Apple’s new transcription AI? We tested it against Whisper and Parakeet
As I pointed out recently, while Whisper is top of mind and still a pretty good transcription model, OpenAI has moved away from it. That said, the fact that Apple’s new transcription API is faster than Whisper is great news. But how accurate is it? W...
2025-07-03 16:04