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Apple Card will soon stop offering 3% cash back at one of its partner merchants
In November, Apple announced some additional 3% cash back partners for the Apple Card, Booking.com and Chargepoint. Those were welcome additions, but one of the existing partners will also be going away in a couple weeks: that being Panera Bread. more…
2025-01-18 18:47
Apple might start making Wi-Fi routers again, but in a way you wouldn’t expect
According to Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, Apple is not working on a new version of its AirPort wireless router. However, they are working on something else that could potentially serve as a wireless access point, so don’t give up hope quite y...
2025-01-18 18:10
Macs are still missing these three software features from the iPad
In recent years, iOS and macOS have been closer than ever to having feature parity. Nowadays, macOS releases mostly bring features first introduced on the iPhone and iPad, occasionally adding a new twist. However, despite this feature parity, there are...
2025-01-18 15:53
Apple @ Work: What’s new for Apple IT admins in iOS 18.2 and macOS Sonoma 15.2?
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2025-01-18 14:00
AirPods Pro hearing aid features launching in the UK in the coming weeks
Following government regulatory changes, Apple has officially confirmed it will launch the new hearing aid features in the UK, for customers. In a statement to The Telegraph, Apple said it will bring the hearing aid features to UK AirPods Pro users in ...
2025-01-18 11:25
TikTok plans to go offline despite Biden deferring ban enforcement to Trump
In a Friday night bulletin, TikTok issued a statement on what it calls a “possible shutdown” after tomorrow. In short, TikTok does not plan to remain operational in the United States through the weekend despite the Biden White House deferring ban e...
2025-01-18 02:01
Sonnet announces new Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock with integrated NVMe storage
Sonnet just announced its new Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock, the first dock of its kind to ship. The Echo 13 includes four Thunderbolt 5 ports along with a host of other I/O. If you own a , or an M4 Pro or M4 Max MacBook Pro, you’ll be able to take ...
2025-01-18 02:00
TikTok plans to go offline Sunday despite Biden deferring divestment enforcement to Trump
In a Friday night bulletin, TikTok issued a statement on what it calls a “possible shutdown” after tomorrow. In short, TikTok does not plan to remain operational in the United States through the weekend despite the Biden White House deferring ban e...
2025-01-18 01:45
9to5Mac Overtime 037: CES 2025 Impressions
Fernando and Jeff talk CES 2025, waxing poetic about the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, turning your iPhone into a GameBoy, and the LG UltraFine 6K Display. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple e...
2025-01-17 22:50
Apple TV+ has big opportunity to finally take off with Severance, here’s why
Apple TV+ is on the brink of a potential big cultural moment, with Severance season 2 receiving buzz that few Apple shows ever do. Here’s why that could lead TV+ to truly take off like never before. more…
2025-01-17 21:41
Apple’s launching three new Home products this year, here’s what’s coming
The new year has just begun, and Apple’s planning for 2025 to bring a big new push into Home products. Here are three Home devices expected to launch in the year ahead. more…
2025-01-17 20:18
You can still buy AirPods Max with Lightning, and that’s good for three reasons
Apple discontinued AirPods Max with Lightning when AirPods Max with USB-C debuted last fall. However, you can still easily find the original version new in stores if you shop the right places. There are three reasons why this made be the right move for...
2025-01-17 19:48
HomeKit Weekly: Combat dry winter air with the SwitchBot Smart Evaporative Humidifier
As the colder months settle in, maintaining the humidity level becomes extremely important for me, as I have natural gas heat. Dry air can wreak havoc on my sinuses, so I am always hyper-aware of this during the coldest part of winter. That’s where t...
2025-01-17 19:05
iPhone 17 Air would win me over with this key MacBook Air throwback
Apple has a big product launch roadmap for 2025, with the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air one of the most exciting debuts. A recent rumor has me thinking about a MacBook Air-inspired feature that could quickly win me over. more…
2025-01-17 19:01
How to customize the Google Chrome toolbar with shortcuts on Mac, Windows
Chrome 132 started rolling out this week as Google’s first major browser update of 2025, and one new feature the company is finally making official is the ability to customize the toolbar on desktop.  more…
2025-01-17 18:42
Senators press Tim Cook and ‘Big Tech’ on million dollar donations to Trump fund amid ‘corruption’ concerns
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Michael Bennet have formally asked Apple CEO Tim Cook and other “Big Tech” leaders to respond to questions regarding their million dollar donations to the Trump inauguration fund. Getting straight to the point: mo...
2025-01-17 17:52
Instagram just gave Reels two new features ahead of imminent TikTok ban
In a complete coincidence of timing, Instagram just announced two new features launching for Reels in the US starting today. Here are the details. more…
2025-01-17 17:09
Deals: M3 MacBook Air up to $450 off original prices, USB-C AirPods Max best deal ever, iPhone 15 Pro $469 off, more
Holiday-worthy iPad mini 7 deals roll on, but today we are focused on AirPods and MacBooks. First and foremost, the latest USB-C AirPods Max are now down at the best price ever with $99 in savings on all color options. That offer was ushered in by a no...
2025-01-17 16:45
9to5Mac Daily: January 17, 2025 – Apple Intelligence changes in iOS 18.3
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 ...
2025-01-17 15:57
iPhone 17 line might get key hardware change to boost Apple Intelligence performance
Apple Intelligence is in its early stages, but it’s already leading to big changes in Apple hardware such as increased RAM and chip upgrades. Now, a new rumor indicates another key hardware change is coming to the full iPhone 17 lineup that will help...
2025-01-17 15:37