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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
Deals: M4 MacBook Air from $849, M4 iPad Pro, Apple MagSafe Charger from $13, Find My keychain multi-tool, more
To kick off today’s best Apple deals, we have all colors/configs of Apple’s latest M4 MacBook Air with at least $150 in savings starting from $849. The same goes for the 13-inch M4 iPad Pro at $200 off with select configs as much as $299 off the li...
2025-07-03 15:44
Apple TV+ is having its best year ever, and here’s what’s coming next
Apple TV+ has been on a hot streak for a while now, with 2025 so far being its best year ever. And there are plenty more likely hits on the way. Here’s what’s coming. more…
2025-07-03 15:36
iPhone 17 Pro Max battery capacity might have just leaked
Apple will announce its iPhone 17 lineup in September, and rumors indicate the iPhone 17 Pro Max will get thicker and heavier to gain a larger battery this year. But just today, we might have found out how much larger that battery will be. more…
2025-07-03 13:36
Android users can now (kinda) edit messages sent to iPhones, but not yet vice-versa
iPhones and Android smartphones started to play more nicely together after Apple finally opted to support the Rich Communication Services (RCS) standard. Prior to this, messages between the two platforms had to use the ancient and insecure text messagi...
2025-07-03 12:34
Apple Watch and AirPods continue to dominate the global market – for now
A pair of market intelligence reports show that the Apple Watch and AirPods continue to dominate the global market in their respective categories. However, Apple’s long-held lead in the smartwatch market is now being challenged by Huawei, according t...
2025-07-03 11:47
Teen drivers spend 21% of the time looking at their phones, reveals alarming study [Video]
A alarming new study has found that som teen drivers in the US spend as much as 21% of their time at the wheel looking at their phones, creating a substantial risk of distracted driving crashes. While much of this was brief glances, more than 5% of dri...
2025-07-03 11:04
Review: XREAL One’s are incredibly versatile, and they really come to life with the iPad Pro
I’ve been reviewing one of XREAL’s more recent releases of AR glasses: the . These are certainly the most versatile pair of AR glasses I’ve tried out so far, and they actually really come to life somewhere you wouldn’t expect: the M4 iPad Pro r...
2025-07-03 00:28
Two years in, Apple is now officially on Threads
It took a minute, but Apple has at last activated its official Threads account. And thanks to its massive Instagram presence, it instantly picked up nearly 5 million followers. more…
2025-07-02 22:07
9to5Mac Daily: July 2, 2025 – iPhone Fold, Apple vs DOJ
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 ...
2025-07-02 21:26
Apple is launching 15+ new products this fall, here’s what’s coming
We’re past the halfway mark of 2025, and Apple still has a lot of big plans for the year. In addition to major software updates like iOS 26, there are 15+ new Apple products in the pipeline that are expected to launch before the year ends. Here’s e...
2025-07-02 20:32
FaceTime in iOS 26 will freeze your call if someone starts undressing
iOS 26 is a packed update for iPhone users thanks to the new Liquid Glass design and major updates for Messages, Wallet, CarPlay, and more. But another new feature was just discovered in the iOS 26 beta: FaceTime will now freeze your call’s video and...
2025-07-02 19:58
New macOS malware targets crypto and Web3 startups with fake Zoom update
North Korean hackers are behind a new and unusually sophisticated macOS malware campaign that targets the crypto industry using fake Zoom invites. Here’s how it works. more…
2025-07-02 19:53
iOS 26’s new Liquid Glass design looks like a major win for Apple
Apple has a new Liquid Glass design coming to iOS 26, macOS 26, and every other software platform. And whether you love it, hate it, or are indifferent, Apple’s new design seems like a major win in several key ways. more…
2025-07-02 19:29
Apple TV+: Dennis Lehane, creator behind Smoke and Black Bird, to host Reddit AMA today
As part of the marketing campaign to promote its new thriller Smoke, Apple has arranged for series writer and creator Dennis Lehane to host its first AMA on Reddit and answer your… burning questions. Here’s how to join in. more…
2025-07-02 17:24
Mac users will get 9 big new games soon, here’s the full list
The Mac is growing as a platform for AAA, big-budget games. Thanks to the advancements of Apple’s M-series chips, and new tools to make cross-platform game development easier, there’s been a positive shift of more big games coming not just to PC, b...
2025-07-02 17:15
watchOS 26 will alert you if your Apple Watch battery is draining faster than normal
With watchOS 26, Apple is upgrading the battery monitoring features on the Apple Watch. The system will observe your average usage patterns, and notify you if your watch battery is draining faster than normal. This alert gives you a quick shortcut to e...
2025-07-02 16:58
Apple’s ‘iPad Fold’ won’t be launching any time soon, per new report
Next year, Apple is expected to debut its first ever foldable iPhone. But while certain analysts projected an iPad ‘Fold’ to launch around the same time, a new report indicates we won’t see the product any time soon. more…
2025-07-02 16:13