iOS

Apple Intelligence now requires almost double the iPhone storage it needed before
Apple Intelligence arrived on compatible iPhones, iPads, and Macs via a staggered rollout. There were new features launched in both iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2. Now, we know exactly how much those additional features are costing in terms of iPhone storage sp...
2025-01-03 17:06
Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 $103 off, M4 Pro MacBook Pro $250 off, iPhone 16 cases, chargers, more
Alongside ongoing deals on models at up to $300 off and a return all-time low on Twelve South’s awesome Find My wall charger, we have a new set of offers to take us into the weekend today. Firstly, you’ll find open-box Apple Watch Series 10 models ...
2025-01-03 16:47
Apple releases limited edition AirPods 4 for ‘Year of the Snake’
Last week, Apple announced a special edition version of the AirTag in Japan to celebrate the “Year of the Snake.” Apple has since followed that up with a limited-edition version of AirPods 4, available exclusively in select regions. more…
2025-01-03 16:31
Samsung is already working on its iPhone 17 Air copycat
Apple is expected to release an all-new “iPhone 17 Air” model this year, prioritizing form over function. A new supply chain report today reiterates what to expect from the iPhone 17 Air size and pricing, but it also says Samsung is already hard at...
2025-01-03 15:44
iPhone sales in China fell for the 4th month in a row
iPhone sales in China fell for the fourth successive month, amidst a sharp decline across all non-Chinese brands. Official data revealed that shipments of foreign-branded smartphones were down 47% year-on-year, explaining Apple’s rare decision to dis...
2025-01-03 13:02
Net neutrality protections again lost as federal court overrules the FCC
The right to net neutrality has again been lost after a federal court ruled that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) did not have the power to ban a two-tier internet. The FCC had acted in response to calls from Apple and more than 40 other tec...
2025-01-03 12:34
Apple Fitness+ announces integration with Strava, new strength training program
Apple Fitness+ today announced a slew of new content to kick off the year, as well as a new integration with the popular social fitness app Strava. Fitness+ users will now be able to easily share their completed workout sessions to Strava, with rich de...
2025-01-03 12:15
After China, Apple also removing VPN apps from App Store in India
The Chinese government forced Apple to remove VPN apps from the App Store there way back in 2017, and the company is now having to do the same in India. So far, a small number of VPN apps have been removed to comply with an anti-privacy law barring ano...
2025-01-03 11:57
Here are some of the best apps for shooting and editing video on iPhone
iPhone has become the primary camera of many people around the world – not only because of its quality, but also because of the great apps available on the App Store. This year we’ve made a list of the best apps for shooting and editing video on iP...
2025-01-03 00:15
‘Wicked’ director Jon M. Chu used Apple Vision Pro during the film’s post-production
Even Tim Cook recently acknowledged that Apple Vision Pro is an “early adopter product.” At $3,500, not everyone is sure about spending all that money on a headset. However, Vision Pro seems to work very well in specific niches, as the director of ...
2025-01-03 00:00
Apple Watch Series 4 and more products are now considered ‘vintage’
A new year has begun, and Apple didn’t wait long to update its list of vintage and obsolete products. This time, the company has added the iconic Apple Watch Series 4 to the list of vintage products, as well as one of the last Intel Macs launched by ...
2025-01-02 23:23
Apple’s Journal and Fitness apps deserve your attention, here’s why
It’s the start of a new year, and many of us are trying to establish new habits. Here’s why recent changes to the Journal and Fitness apps merit you giving Apple’s apps another try. more…
2025-01-02 21:22
Rumor Replay: iPhone 17 display features breakdown, plus iPhone 16E
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: the iPhone 17’s display features and a possible new iPhone 16E branding for the iPhone SE. Here ar...
2025-01-02 20:25
Smart speakers are coming to Matter, but there’s a big catch for Apple’s HomePod and more
Matter is a smart home standard focused on promoting interoperability between the various competing home ecosystems from Apple, Google, and Amazon. A new report says smart speaker support is in the works for Matter, but there’s a big catch regarding ...
2025-01-02 19:25
PSA: You can get an Apple Watch Series 10 (mostly) free as a reward for exercise
Many Apple Watch buyers have aspirations of improving their health with the new device. But John Hancock offers a program that provides a much bigger incentive to do so. With its Vitality Plus life insurance program, you can get an (almost) free Apple ...
2025-01-02 18:34
Apple smart doorbell, next-gen CarPlay MIA, TV+ weekend promo
Benjamin and Chance kick off the new year with a catch-up on Apple missing its deadline for next-gen CarPlay to be released in an actual vehicle, and assess the response to picking the Vision Pro as 9to5Mac’s Product of the Year. There’s also rumor...
2025-01-02 17:49
Apple’s adding new AirTag warning labels after violating safety requirement
Apple’s AirTag has come with its fair share of safety concerns, most of which have to do with problems like stalking. But now, the company’s adding new warning labels after being hit with a violation related to its battery. more…
2025-01-02 17:11
Deals: M4 iPad Pro $300 off, iPhone 15 Pro $470 off, Apple Watch, Twelve South PlugBug with Find My, more
A new year is here and we have a fresh batch of deals to scope out too. Alongside ongoing price drops across the Apple Watch Series 10 lineup, we are also now tracking up to as well as even lower pricing on Amazon premium renewed iPhone 15 Pro units a...
2025-01-02 16:45
9to5Mac Daily: January 2, 2025 – TV+ promos, new Magic Mouse
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 ...
2025-01-02 16:37
Apple will pay $95 million to settle Siri privacy lawsuit, and you might get a cut [Update]
Update January 6, 2025: In a new statement to 9to5Mac, Apple says: Siri has been engineered to protect user privacy from the beginning. Siri data has never been used to build marketing profiles and it has never been sold to anyone for any purpose. Appl...
2025-01-02 16:33