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Threads is testing long-form posts with support for formatted text
While Threads already allows up to 500 characters per post (which is more than enough for casual users used to the microblogging format), it is now testing support for long-form posts through “text attachments”. Here’s how it works. more…
2025-08-28 20:29
Are you hoping for a live iPhone event on September 9? [Poll]
To say that Apple’s pre-recorded events are divisive is an understatement. What initially seemed like a pandemic-fueled stopgap has become the company’s standard way to make announcements, even though its competitors have largely moved back to live...
2025-08-28 19:47
Ted Lasso season 4 is coming: Here’s everything we know so far
Apple TV+ has been on a comedy hot streak this year. But the TV+ comedy that will always live on in our hearts and minds—Ted Lasso—is currently preparing a new season. Here’s everything we know about Ted Lasso season 4. more…
2025-08-28 19:43
Rumor Replay: AirPods Pro 3 launch, new iPhone 17 Pro feature, and 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: AirPods Pro 3 launch timing and AirPods 4-inspired changes, a new iPhone 17 Pro feature rumor, Camer...
2025-08-28 19:33
Apple Notes in iOS 26 works better than ever with my favorite writing tool
Apple Notes gets upgraded with new features every year, and iOS 26 is no exception. Among the handful of Notes changes in iOS 26, the app now works better than ever with Markdown thanks to import and export support for my go-to writing tool. more…
2025-08-28 18:59
iPhone 17 event is official, Apple acquisition strategy, TV+ price rise
Benjamin and Chance prepare to have their jaw dropped in the run up to the September 9 Apple event where we expect to see iPhone 17, Apple Watch Series 11 and maybe AirPods Pro 3. There’s an interesting report on Apple’s strategic calculus when it ...
2025-08-28 18:35
New Xcode beta now available with GPT-5 and Claude support
Apple has released a new beta of Xcode 26 for developers today with a pair of notable changes. There’s now support for ChatGPT 5, as well as built-in integration with Anthropic’s Claude. more…
2025-08-28 17:59
Apple Watch Ultra 3’s software might be another reason to upgrade from Ultra 1
Two years after its predecessor launched, Apple Watch Ultra 3 is almost here. And in addition to the array of hardware upgrades coming, the Ultra 3 could also push Ultra 1 owners to upgrade with a variety of software features. more…
2025-08-28 17:43
Apple teases new Powerbeats Fit earbuds launching soon
Apple is working on a new flavor of its popular Powerbeats earbuds, dubbed the Powerbeats Fit. Apple teased the new earbuds in a video on YouTube today, referring to them as “fit for every move.” Apple says the Powerbeats Fit are “coming fall 202...
2025-08-28 16:46
Pixel 10 Pro XL vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max: Has Google closed the gap? [Video]
From jibes to full-blown homage, the Pixel 10 Pro XL owes a lot to the iPhone and, by extension, the 16 Pro Max. Just how does Apple’s best device of last year stack up against Google’s best of this year? Here’s all you need to know. more…
2025-08-28 16:42
Deals: 1TB M4 MacBook Air, AirPods 4 now even lower, iPhone 15 Pro Max $725 off, MagSafe stands, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is starting off with our growing collection of Apple gear Labor Day deals you’ll find organized for you right here. We are also highlighting a 1TB M4 MacBook Air configuration with 24GB of RAM at $200 off the list ($600...
2025-08-28 15:45
Live Activities keep getting better, and iOS 26 continues that trend
Live Activities have become one of the best iPhone features, and they’re getting even better in iOS 26. Here’s what’s new. more…
2025-08-28 15:20
Google Photos adds image background removal for custom stickers, only on iOS
Google Photos is rolling out support for making custom stickers from your photos, but it only works on iOS with seemingly no plans to bring it to Android. more…
2025-08-28 15:07
New iPhone 17 accessory from Apple leaked ahead of event
When leaker Majin Bu showed off clones of alleged TechWoven iPhone 17 case boxes, I noticed the fine print on the box mentioned compatibility with an unannounced accessory called Crossbody Strap. In a new post, Majin Bu has more details about this new ...
2025-08-28 14:26
iPhone 17 pricing: Here’s the rumored cost for each new model
Apple’s big September event is coming up fast, with the company expected to unveil four new iPhones: iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Here are the rumored prices for each new iPhone 17 model, most of which could see a h...
2025-08-28 13:59
iOS 26 fixed the Photos App & it’s more powerful than ever
Last year, with iOS 18, Apple tried to shake up the Photos App by making it more streamlined. They put everything under one view, and for most people, it was a flop. Instead of making it simpler to navigate, it was actually even more tedious to use. It...
2025-08-28 13:44
iOS 26 fixed the Photos app and it’s more powerful than ever
Last year, with iOS 18, Apple tried to shake up the Photos App by making it more streamlined. They put everything under one view, and for most people, it was a flop. Instead of making it simpler to navigate, it was actually even more tedious to use. It...
2025-08-28 13:44
For our readers, the iPhone 17 Air is more appealing than the Pro
A poll of nearly 3,000 9to5Mac readers revealed the unsurprising news that the most popular model in the upcoming lineup is the iPhone 17 Pro Max. But what may be a little more surprising is that, based on what we know so far, the iPhone 17 Air is more...
2025-08-28 12:11
Stats suggest Apple’s slow rollout of AI agent capabilities may be wise
One of the many delayed Apple Intelligence features is known as App Intents, and we’re starting to see evidence that taking an extremely cautious approach to the rollout may be no bad thing. Before the comments catch fire, I should stress that I’m ...
2025-08-28 11:24
Long-running Apple TV+ comedy to be seen by a new audience on the BBC
Apple’s longest-running original comedy series is getting new life on the BBC in the United Kingdom. The Apple Original Trying, which premiered on Apple’s streaming service in May 2020, will now be available on BBC iPlayer and set for broadcast on ...
2025-08-28 10:35