iOS

AirPods Max firmware update that enables lossless over USB-C unavailable due to bug
Following the release of iOS 18.4 on Tuesday, Apple also released a firmware update for that enables lossless audio via USB-C. However, it seems that users have been unable to install the update due to an iOS bug. more…
2025-04-02 11:18
iOS 18.4 reinstalling previously deleted iPhone apps for some users
A number of people are reporting that previously deleted iPhone apps are reappearing on their devices after upgrading to iOS 18.4. Some Reddit users are also claiming apps they have never installed have appeared on their iPhones … more…
2025-04-02 11:06
iOS 18.4 includes a new location services privacy setting for your iPhone
The just-released iPhone software update has a bunch of headline features including Priority Notifications, new emoji, Sketch in Image Playgrounds and more, but iOS 18.4 also has some more under-the-radar changes. As spotted by Mysk, iOS 18.4 adds a ne...
2025-04-02 10:45
AirTag 2: What to expect from the next generation
, Apple’s item tracking device, was announced almost four years ago. Although the company has introduced new software features for AirTag owners since then, the accessory has never had a hardware upgrade since its launch. But according to the latest ...
2025-04-01 23:10
9to5Mac Daily: April 1, 2025 – iOS 18.4 now available
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 ...
2025-04-01 22:21
iOS 18.4 lets you set default iPhone apps in these new categories
Apple’s push to make the iPhone more customizable and personal has brought a new iOS 18.4 feature: now there are two new categories for setting default apps, depending on where you live. more…
2025-04-01 20:43
Apple Card drama continues as Visa and Amex try to win Apple’s business
A battle is apparently breaking out among companies looking to get in on the Apple Card business. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are all in talks to become the payment network behind Apple...
2025-04-01 20:27
Visa and Amex are fighting over Apple Card: report
A battle is apparently breaking out among companies looking to get in on the Apple Card business. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are all in talks to become the payment network behind Apple...
2025-04-01 20:27
iOS 18.4’s Messages app adds RCS features for lots of new users
Apple’s Messages app got some big upgrades in iOS 18, but one with the biggest potential impact—RCS support—has had a slow rollout among some carriers. Fortunately in iOS 18.4, Messages is bringing the feature to a lot of new users, including tho...
2025-04-01 20:11
Max rebrands again, and this time it finally succeeds
HBO Now gave way to HBO Max, which later became Max—and now, Max is getting its HBO vibes back with yet another rebranding. This go-around is mainly about color changes, but it just might be the most successful rebrand yet for the streamer. more…
2025-04-01 18:21
watchOS 11.4 now available with three new features for Apple Watch [U: Back]
Update 4/1/25: watchOS 11.4 has now officially re-launched to all users. Update 3/31/25: After initially listing watchOS 11.4 on Apple’s website as released, the site has since been updated to remove the update. It’s unknown when it will return. Ap...
2025-04-01 17:27
New Apple Invites 1.1 update now available on App Store
Apple has just shipped version 1.1 of the Apple Invites app, which first debuted nearly two months ago. Here are the details. more…
2025-04-01 17:09
Nomad’s April fools sale is no joke – 15% off sitewide
One of my favorite Apple accessory brands, Nomad, is having an extremely rare sitewide sale for April Fools! Nomad is giving everyone 15% off all of its amazing products. That means all of its newest releases, from its 3 in 1 charger to its new Kevlar ...
2025-04-01 16:00
Deals: iPad mini 7 $100 off, Apple Watch Ultra $409 off, Twelve South Qi2 charging stand, Bose headphones, more
Your Tuesday deals on Apple gear and accessories are now live and at the ready down below. We are once again tracking $100 price drops on the latest iPad mini 7, including the mid-range 256GB model, as well as an ongoing offer on the 36GB M4 Max MacBoo...
2025-04-01 15:46
Apple might have yet another reason to launch iPhone 17 Ultra
Rumors about next year’s ‘iPhone Fold’ have been growing, including sky-high expectations for the new device’s price. Those rumors may provide Apple yet another good reason to test the waters of premium pricing this year by launching an iPhone ...
2025-04-01 15:33
iOS 18.4 adds robot vacuums to HomeKit; here are the supported models
Apple released iOS 18.4 to everyone this week, and it comes with a big upgrade to the Home app. With iOS 18.4, users can now add robot vacuums to HomeKit for the first time thanks to the Matter smart home standard. Here are the best robot vacuums compa...
2025-04-01 14:32
New AirPods Max just got three more features with iOS 18.4
Apple’s AirPods Max revision last fall was underwhelming. It only brought a few changes: new colors, USB-C, and Personalized Spatial Audio. But now thanks to iOS 18.4, this just gained three additional features. more…
2025-04-01 14:03
Five VPN apps in the App Store had links to Chinese military
At least five VPN apps in the App Store were found to have links to the Chinese military, according to a new report today. Three of them have racked up more than a million downloads. A subsidiary of one of the Chinese companies behind the apps is curre...
2025-04-01 14:00
Apple Intelligence is now fully supported in the EU with iOS 18.4
iOS 18.4 includes a variety of big and small upgrades for iPhone users, but if you’re in the EU, there’s one especially huge bonus change: Apple Intelligence is now fully supported for EU users. more…
2025-04-01 13:18
There are two big issues with Apple’s reported ‘AI doctor’ plan
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported a couple of days ago on what he described as “Apple’s biggest push into health yet with a new AI doctor.” While I completely understand why Apple would want to do this, I think the company will need to tread ext...
2025-04-01 13:15