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Get in the mood for macOS Lake Tahoe with these wallpapers
Bloomberg reports that we can look forward to macOS Lake Tahoe, aka macOS 26, when Apple unveils its new operating systems at next week’s WWDC. macOS Lake Tahoe will of course include some beautiful new wallpaper, but if you want to get in the mood a...
2025-06-02 14:23
Here are the top three Apple TV+ shows to watch in June
Apple TV+ kicks off the summer with a June release slate that offers a little something for everyone. There’s a Ted Lasso-style sports comedy, new children’s programming, a Sydney Sweeney-starring horror film, Bridgerton-like historical romance, an...
2025-06-02 14:22
Here’s the TV shows and movies coming in June on Apple TV+
While Apple regularly gets lambasted for lack of promotion for its streaming service, Apple TV+, the company seems to be trying harder in recent weeks. It just dropped a ‘New for June’ sizzle reel, hyping what users can expect to stream on the serv...
2025-06-02 13:34
At least Apple Intelligence doesn’t tell addicts to take meth …
The leisurely pace of Apple’s AI efforts has come under increasing fire, with the company accused of being behind the curve. But a new study on the dangers of AI chatbots suggests that other companies are not being cautious enough. OpenAI had to reca...
2025-06-02 12:51
9to5Mac Overtime 049: Apple – the king of accessibility
Jeff and Fernando talk about Apple’s impressive history with accessibility, including our favorite accessibility tips and tricks, and upcoming accessibility features in iOS 26! Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden Password Manager, featuring a...
2025-06-02 12:31
There’s good news and bad news for iPad repairs following Apple’s announcement
Apple last week announced that iPads have joined the Self Service Repair program, enabling owners and independent repair shops alike to get access to manuals, tools, and parts. The company said it was excited to expand the program to iPads, but a close...
2025-06-02 11:54
Jony Ive and Laurene Powell Jobs admit to ‘dark’ side of tech, in joint interview
Jony Ive and Laurene Powell Jobs – founder and president of the Emerson Collective, and Steve’s widow – have acknowledged that the iPhone played a role in the “dark” side of technology. Ive has also said that his mysterious hardware AI device...
2025-06-02 11:27
Apple appeals EU law that requires it to share sensitive user data with others
Apple has appealed parts of the Digital Markets Act law citing user privacy concerns, via Axios. Specifically, Apple is contesting the interoperability requirements that say data like notification content and WiFi networks should be made available to t...
2025-06-02 10:10
Instagram for iPad is reportedly coming soon; here’s when to expect it
A few days ago and fifteen years too late, Meta released an official iPad app for WhatsApp. And while many celebrated the end of one of the most inexplicable software holdouts in App Store history, others asked the most obvious follow-up question: “T...
2025-06-01 21:34
Here’s how an iPhone AI agent could change how we complete tasks
While AI can help us do stuff, AI agents are tools that actually do stuff for us. A new open-source project shows how an ChatGPT-powered agent could complete tasks for us using our iPhones. more…
2025-06-01 20:37
pico-mac-nano is a glorious teeny-tiny replica of the original Macintosh
Here’s a fun one for Mac nostalgia fans: a new project by hobbyist Nick Gillard has taken the idea of mini retro builds to a whole micro level. Called the pico-mac-nano, this is a working replica of the original Macintosh that stands just 62 millimet...
2025-06-01 18:00
Is Apple working on an iPhone 17e? Here’s what we know so far
Earlier this year, Apple iPhone SE. Now that it’s part of the mainline iPhone lineup, many have wondered – will this be an annual refresh? Today, we’ll be recapping the rumors. more…
2025-06-01 17:00
Apple may be about to fix two of SwiftUI’s biggest blind spots
While in today’s edition of Power On, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman mentioned a quiet but meaningful upgrade coming to Apple’s SwiftUI framework, 9to5Mac has learned of a second welcome improvement for developers who have been eager but unable to go al...
2025-06-01 16:25
Shortcuts is getting an AI-powered revamp; here’s what that could mean
Long-time 9to5Mac readers will remember that the native Shortcuts app started as an indie project called Workflow, a clever, approachable tool that made automation fun and accessible to less technical users. Today, Shortcuts remains a powerful utility,...
2025-06-01 14:13
Satechi launches OnTheGo 3-in-1 charger with compact design & Qi2 support [Video]
I was lucky enough to get an early look and hands-on experience with Satechi’s new line at CES this year, and I was immediately impressed. Satechi managed to bridge the gap between tech enthusiasts like myself, who appreciate cutting-edge features li...
2025-06-01 13:26
Gurman: Apple needs a major AI comeback, but this WWDC probably won’t be it
According to Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter, Apple insiders “believe that the conference may be a letdown from an AI standpoint,” highlighting how far behind Apple still is. Still, Apple has a few AI-related announcements slated for ...
2025-06-01 13:07
Apple reportedly naming macOS 26 after California’s Lake Tahoe to signify redesign
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the name for the next version of macOS is set to be ‘Tahoe’, named after Lake Tahoe in California. This name will accompany Apple’s first macOS redesign since Big Sur in 2020. more…
2025-06-01 12:12
These are three Apple Intelligence features I’d like to see with iOS 26
Apple Intelligence has been off to a rocky start, especially when it comes to Siri. The assistant still has a lot to be desired, and that should definitely be at the forefront of Apple’s priorities. Regardless, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that ...
2025-05-31 21:39
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Focus’ is a powerful tool to keep you focused and productive
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. Focus is a unique pomodoro timer app for iPhone, iPad,...
2025-05-31 19:30
When are new Apple Watches coming out? Here’s the latest
Things have been quiet on the front lately. Too quiet. In fact, sales are down for the second year in a row, and just last quarter, Xiaomi overtook Apple to become the top wearable brand worldwide. The good news is that the Apple Watch line is due for ...
2025-05-31 18:00