iPhone

Apple’s next chance to build a Mac with cellular is almost here
Why doesn’t the Mac have built-in cellular? The iPad has long retained this one key advantage over MacBooks. Whatever issue you may have with iPadOS, cellular support is undoubtedly a strength. But despite years of waiting, there’s still little evi...
2024-09-23 15:02
Feature Request: It’s time for a one-step iPhone setup process
The iPhone setup process has improved dramatically over the years. This year, as last year, I put my new iPhone next to my old one, and a good chunk of the setup was automated. However, there are still more manual steps than I would like, and one parti...
2024-09-23 14:39
Jony Ive confirms working on an AI hardware product with OpenAI’s Sam Altman
Former Apple design head Jony Ive has confirmed reports that he was working on an AI hardware product in partnership with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. We still have no idea what it will do, or what form it will take (image is just a conceptual one of a myste...
2024-09-23 13:44
iMessage and FaceTime experiencing ‘performance’ issues, Apple says [U: Fixed]
Update: Fixed. On its System Status webpage this morning, Apple says that iMessage and FaceTime are experiencing ongoing “performance” issues. The problems, however, appear to be relatively minor. more…
2024-09-23 13:42
iPhone Diary: First impressions of the iPhone 16 Pro Max are all about Camera Control
It’s a common claim that each year’s new iPhones are much the same as the previous models, and there’s of course some degree of truth to this. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman went as far as arguing in his latest newsletter that Apple’s pace of develo...
2024-09-23 12:48
iPhone 16 Pro Max DXOMARK results: Ranks #4 overall, #1 for video
The iPhone 16 Pro Max DXOMARK test results are out, based on a rigorous analysis of 3,000 photos and 150 hours of video. Apple’s latest flagship model was ranked #4 in the overall smartphone camera line-up, though the organization said that it delive...
2024-09-23 11:15
iPhone 16 Pro users experiencing touchscreen issues, some taps and swipes ignored
An increasing number of iPhone 16 Pro owners are reporting intermittent issues with their phone’s touchscreen responsiveness. Users experience taps and swipes seemingly being ignored, which affects various interactions like scrolling, pressing button...
2024-09-22 22:47
Apple’s next iPhone will be one of the cheapest, here’s what to expect
Now that the iPhone 16 lineup has been released to customers, some people might be thinking about what’s next for the iPhone. However, it isn’t the iPhone 17, and it isn’t a year away… more…
2024-09-22 18:54
iPhone 16 teardown shows new simpler replaceable battery system
The lineup include a few advancements in repairability. Perhaps, the most significant hardware change is a new type of battery adhesive, that allows for simpler and safer battery replacements once the frame of the phone has been taken off. iFixit demon...
2024-09-22 16:59
New Siri with Apple Intelligence might release sooner than we expected
According to Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter, the completely rebuilt Siri with Apple Intelligence might be released to users sooner than we initially thought. It might not be the entire experience, but we could start to see some features rol...
2024-09-22 12:31
iPhone Mirroring still connecting to your old iPhone? Here’s how you can fix it
If you bought a new iPhone this week, you might’ve noticed that iPhone Mirroring still defaults to your old iPhone (presuming you haven’t yet reset it). However, there’s a quick toggle in macOS settings that allows you to fix it. more…
2024-09-21 23:41
Apple now selling refurbished AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C, but you should avoid them
Apple started selling AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C on their certified refurbished store today, although they aren’t the greatest deal out there. They’re available for $209 (via MacRumors). more…
2024-09-21 23:10
Review: Apple’s new ‘Beats Case’ for iPhone 16 is expensive, but I’m happy it exists
Apple did something interesting after they released the iPhone 16 lineup: they started using the Beats brand to make iPhone cases. It’s not clear why they did this, other than wanting to make a cheap feeling case without using their own brand. more…
2024-09-21 22:29
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Pyxis’ is a location-based note taking app
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Pyxis is an interesting and new location based note ta...
2024-09-21 18:37
iPhone 11 vs iPhone 16: 5 reasons to upgrade your 5 year old iPhone
Apple released the brand new iPhone 16 lineup this week, with bigger batteries, the new Camera Capture button, and more. The company calls them their first iPhones built for Apple Intelligence. People are holding onto their current iPhones for longer t...
2024-09-21 16:45
Arc Browser had a ‘serious’ security vulnerability last month, now patched
Back in late August, The Browser Company – the company behind the popular Mac browser Arc, became aware of a serious security vulnerability in the browser, one that could allow for remote code execution on other users computer with no direct interact...
2024-09-21 16:04
Apple @ Work: It’s time for Apple to add cellular to the Mac
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2024-09-21 13:00
Apple working to fix iPadOS 18 bug that bricked M4 iPad Pro
As reported earlier this week, a number of users have reported their bricked after installing the iPadOS 18 update – which was released to the public on Monday. After pulling the update for the affected iPad models, Apple is now working on a fix. mor...
2024-09-21 04:07
Totallee launches super thin cases for iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max
Totallee is now shipping their signature-style cases for all the new iPhones. Totallee has been making iPhone cases since 2013 and is the leading manufacturer of super-thin cases that provide everyday protection without adding bulk. All of their cases ...
2024-09-20 23:17
Gentler Streak is now ready for iOS 18 with tinted icons and widgets
The popular fitness and wellness app Gentler Streak recently released a major update that turned the app into a workout journal. Now the developers behind the app are back with another update, this time adding support for iOS 18’s tinted icons and wi...
2024-09-20 22:53