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iPhone 16e pricing hints at unpopular changes ahead for iPhone 17
Apple’s iPhone 16e launch came with several surprises this week, one of which involved price. And unfortunately, it may not be the last big price change we see on the iPhone this year. more…
2025-02-21 16:38
Five new Apple products are launching soon, here’s what’s coming
Apple’s first product of the year, the iPhone 16e, debuted this week. But there are five more launches expected in the next few weeks and months. Here’s a look at what’s coming. more…
2025-02-21 15:37
Apple is removing iCloud end-to-encryption features from the UK after government compelled it to add backdoors
Apple is removing the option to enable Advanced Data Protection for iCloud users in the United Kingdom. This feature let users fully protect their data stored in iCloud with end-to-end encryption. However, a recent UK government order forces companies ...
2025-02-21 15:13
The iPhone 16e is now the MacBook Air of the iPhone line-up
I guess I’m far from alone in having non-techy friends ask my advice on which Apple device to buy. I always start by asking what’s important to them, and what they want to do with it. For Macs, my advice changed significantly after the launch of th...
2025-02-21 14:00
Here’s an inside look at the iPhone 16e’s C1 modem and how it works with the A18 chip
The iPhone 16e is a unique phone for many reasons. The most notable feature, however, is that it includes Apple’s first-ever cellular modem, the C1. In an interview with Reuters this week, Johny Srouji, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Hardware Tec...
2025-02-21 13:59
From the makers of Drive to Survive, Apple TV+ premieres new docuseries on the MLS
Apple is now streaming Onside: Major League Soccer, a new docuseries from the makers of Drive to Survive. It covers the drama of the 2024 MLS season, with behind the scenes access to players and managers from across the league. The entire eight episode...
2025-02-21 13:34
New iPhone 16e now available for pre-order, starts at $599
Apple’s new iPhone is officially available for pre-order. You can head to Apple’s website now to place your pre-order for the iPhone 16e, with the first orders slated to arrive on Friday, February 28. The device will also hit Apple retail stores on...
2025-02-21 13:00
Testing confirms MagSafe doesn’t interfere with Apple’s C1 modem in iPhone 16e
The iPhone 16e lacks support for MagSafe charging, an omission that has dominated conversations about Apple’s cheapest iPhone model this week. Initially, there was speculation that MagSafe might have been excluded due to interference with Apple’s C...
2025-02-21 12:32
iPhone 16e benchmark results, RAM, and charging speed revealed
The iPhone 16e is powered by the A18 chip, but there’s one difference between its GPU and the version in the chip that powers the iPhone 16. While the iPhone 16 has a 5-core GPU, the iPhone 16E has a 4-core GPU. New Geekbench results for the iPhone 1...
2025-02-21 12:07
Why there’s more than meets the eye in Apple’s latest iPhone camera
If you’re coming from an iPhone 8 Plus or iPhone XS, Apple’s newest iPhone may look like a downgrade when it comes to the camera. Fortunately, there’s more than meets the eye in Apple’s latest iPhone camera. more…
2025-02-21 12:00
Get ready with the latest beta releases
The beta versions of iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, tvOS 18.4, visionOS 2.4, and watchOS 11.4 are now available. Get your apps ready by confirming they work as expected on these releases. And to take advantage of the advancements in the lates...
Here’s how the iPhone 16e compares to iPhone 12, 13, and more
Brought to you by Uniq: Check out the new rugged cases from Uniq including the glow in the dark Combat Active iPhone case featuring a textured grip for ultimate control and a reflective lanyard. And the Stride SE, a high-performance Apple Watch sports...
2025-02-21 00:44
‘Tripsy’ trip planner app can now convert currencies and show nearby places
Tripsy, a popular app to help users plan and organize their trips, has just received another major update with some useful new features. The new version of the app makes it easier for users to check their expenses in different currencies and also to se...
2025-02-20 23:33
Insta360 launches new ‘AI Tracker’ accessory for Flow 2 Pro gimbal
Insta360 introduced the Flow 2 Pro earlier this year, the company’s latest smartphone gimbal – which I reviewed here on 9to5Mac. Now the company has just announced a new accessory for Flow 2 Pro owners. Called the “AI Tracker,” the accessory is...
2025-02-20 22:47
9to5Mac Daily: February 20, 2025 – iPhone 17 rumors, more iPhone 16e tidbits
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 ...
2025-02-20 21:36
Rumor Replay: iPhone 17 camera bar design, new Siri powers, 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: iPhone 17 rumors and camera bars galore, plus Siri delays and Vision Pro upgrades. Here are this wee...
2025-02-20 20:50
Apple unveils iPhone 16e, new Studio Display rumors, Siri delays
Benjamin and Chance discuss the newly announced iPhone 16e, some peculiarities in feature omissions, and exactly what market a lower-cost iPhone actually serves. There’s also exciting new rumors about a second-generation Studio Display, and more doub...
2025-02-20 19:26
Apple emerges as likely buyer for UFO disclosure film from ‘Top Gun’ producer
If aliens exist, Apple may be about to tell the origin story of how we found out… more…
2025-02-20 19:24
The Gorge just had the biggest Apple TV+ film launch yet
Apple TV+ is hitting new highs this year, powered in large part by Severance’s massive success. Just a day after announcing that Severance is the streamer’s most viewed show ever, now Apple has shared that the just-released film, The Gorge, had the...
2025-02-20 19:06
HomeKit Weekly: Hands-on with the new Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro with HomeKit Secure Video support
Internally at 9to5Mac, there have been a few conversations about the lack of releases in new HomeKit cameras in recent years. The challenge with HomeKit Secure Video is that the manufacturer sees no option for recurring revenue, so I suspect that might...
2025-02-20 19:00