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CalDigit launches new Element 5 Hub with Thunderbolt 5 support
Today CalDigit took the wraps off its first Thunderbolt 5-enabled device, the nine port, and aptly-titled Element 5 Hub. The follow up to the company’s original eight-port Element hub, the $249 Element 5 features four Thunderbolt 5 ports supporting 8...
2025-01-31 13:03
Meta memo threatening to fire leakers is immediately leaked; Zuck says it sucks
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apparently isn’t very happy about employees leaking things he says during internal company-wide meetings. The company issued a memo threatening to fire people for leaking internal comms – and that memo was of course immedia...
2025-01-31 12:48
Check whether you qualify for share of $20M Apple Watch payout
Way back in 2018, a class action lawsuit was filed against Apple, alleging a defect in early Apple Watch models that could allegedly cause the display to crack or detach from the casing. While Apple has acknowledged some issues related to swollen batte...
2025-01-31 12:15
Google updates Gmail for iPhone with Material 3 redesign
Compared to Android, only some of Google’s iOS apps use the latest version of Material Design. Gmail for iPhone and iPad was finally updated with a Material 3 redesign today. more…
2025-01-31 00:48
Ford says Tesla Supercharger support is coming to Apple Maps EV routing
Apple Maps is about to get a notable upgrade that will lead to more efficient EV routing suggestions for Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning drivers. more…
2025-01-31 00:22
Apple TV+ series ‘Silo’ ranks on Nielsen Top 10 streaming chart for the first time ever
In perhaps yet another sign of the growing reach of Apple TV+ content, the sci-fi series Silo has ranked on the Nielsen U.S. streaming originals chart for the first time ever. The show ranked 9th with 417 million minutes viewed, for the week of Decembe...
2025-01-30 23:47
Apple CEO Tim Cook responds to DeepSeek AI arrival
When asked about Chinese AI firm DeepSeek on today’s investor call, Apple CEO Tim Cook explained how the disruptive new model is a positive development for the iPhone maker. more…
2025-01-30 23:04
Apple’s install base reaches new high, but growth rate has slowed
Apple disclosed today that its global install base has reached a new high. However, the active device growth rate is down compared to the previous year. more…
2025-01-30 22:28
Here’s why Tim Cook says not to worry about huge iPhone miss in China
Apple just reported earnings for the all-important holiday quarter. Overall it was Apple’s best quarter ever, but iPhone sales didn’t quite hit expectations, mainly because of China. CEO Tim Cook’s key takeaway though: iPhone 16 sales were strong...
2025-01-30 22:01
iPhone 16 sees stronger sales than iPhone 15—thanks to Apple Intelligence?
Not every iPhone launch outperforms launch sales of the prior model. That’s the a problem for the iPhone 16 family, however. Apple CEO Tim Cook tells Susan Li that the latest phones are selling in higher volumes than the iPhone 15 family during the s...
2025-01-30 22:01
Apple reports record Q1 2025 earnings with $124.30 billion in revenue
Apple has released its earnings report for fiscal Q1 2025. The company reports $124.30 billion in revenue during the three-month period. That compares to $119.58 billion during the same quarter a year ago. Wall Street expected $124.13 billion in reve...
2025-01-30 21:35
Rumor Replay: Leaked Apple Intelligence memo, iPhone 17 Pro Max, 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: a leaked Apple Intelligence-related memo, and iPhone 17 Pro Max and SE 4 reports. Here are this week...
2025-01-30 21:02
Apple may walk back a major brand safety decision from 2023
More than a year has passed since Apple paused advertising on X over brand safety concerns. Soon, however, Apple may begin advertising on X again. more…
2025-01-30 20:40
9to5Mac Daily: January 30, 2025 – Starlink for iPhone, hidden iOS features
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 ...
2025-01-30 20:34
New Unity Apple Watch band, upcoming iOS features, Apple AI focus
Benjamin and Chance review the 2025 Apple Unity watch band, watch face and wallpaper. They talk about some compelling leaked iOS features currently in internal testing, and Apple reportedly redoubles its AI efforts. Also, T-Mobile and Starlink launch a...
2025-01-30 19:53
Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.4: Seven new features and changes to expect
Apple Intelligence officially launched three months ago in iOS 18.1, and new features have steadily rolled out ever since. But the next iPhone update, iOS 18.4, is going to be especially big for new Apple Intelligence capabilities. Here are seven featu...
2025-01-30 19:43
Boom’s first supersonic flight was #ShotOniPhone featuring Starlink
Tuesday morning, Boom Supersonic made its supersonic flight debut with its XB-1 test aircraft. The flight featured the first civil supersonic flight from a jet-powered aircraft made in America and was live-streamed for all to see. Using SpaceX’s Star...
2025-01-30 18:54
Apple gave Intel a shot with iPhone chips, but they failed to impress Tim Cook: per TSMC
TSMC is a major Apple partner, producing chips for its many hundreds of millions of new devices each year. But per the company’s founder, there was once a time when Intel got a shot at iPhone chip production, and failed to impress. more…
2025-01-30 17:07
Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 $136 off, M4 MacBook Pro $200 off, M4 Max $400 off, Satechi sale from $10, more
Today’s best deals in Apple gear and accessories include Apple Watch Series 10 at up to $136 off alongside ongoing Black Friday pricing across the entire lineup. These offers join the $110 price drop on Apple Watch Ultra 2, but Amazon has also brough...
2025-01-30 16:45
The return of ‘OG Facebook’ is a big Meta priority this year
Yesterday Meta reported its quarterly earnings, and amid sharing updates on Threads, Instagram, and yes, the metaverse, CEO Mark Zuckerberg outlined an interesting new priority for this year: getting back to ‘OG Facebook.’ more…
2025-01-30 16:03