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Bad news for anyone eagerly awaiting the iPad Fold
Alongside an iPhone Fold expected to launch next year, Apple has long been reported to be working on a foldable iPad with an 18.8-inch display. There have, however, been very different estimates of the timeline for the product – and the latest report...
2025-08-04 11:09
Apple now looking to rival ChatGPT with a new in-house ‘Answers’ team: report
According to the latest edition of Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, Apple has a new plan up its sleeve to rival the competition in the AI search space. This is a major pivot from Apple’s previous stance, where the company said it didn’t want to...
2025-08-03 12:20
These are the best new MacBook deals for August: offerings as low as $599
In the Apple Silicon era, MacBooks have become more affordable than ever – with brand new models starting as low as $649. With looming tariffs on China, these great deals could potentially be coming to an end soon – so if you’re in the market for...
2025-08-02 23:00
PSA: Make sure you have these privacy features enabled on your iPhone
9to5Mac is brought to you by Incogni: Protect your personal info from prying eyes. With Incogni, you can scrub your deeply sensitive information from data brokers across the web, including people search sites. Incogni limits your phone number, addres...
2025-08-02 22:34
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Scout’ is a powerful tool for monitoring Facebook Marketplace
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. Everyone likes saving money when making a big purchase...
2025-08-02 19:30
Review: ShiftCam’s Fisheye lens is a fun way to capture wider shots on your iPhone
The is capable of capturing plenty of varying scenes, and has been for many years. Ever since iPhone 11 Pro, we’ve had a triple camera array, allowing for ultrawide, wide, and telephoto shots. Despite this, many companies still offer third party lens...
2025-08-02 17:03
This dock transforms the Mac mini into a retro classic Mac
It’s becoming increasingly rare to find a tech accessory in 2025 that’s both functional and fun to use. As so many of these accessories become more commoditized, they begin to function and look the same, making them fade into the background. So whe...
2025-08-02 14:00
iPhone 17 Pro: Here’s what we’re expecting out of this year’s new camera system
This fall, Apple will debut the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. While camera upgrades have almost always been the star of the show when it comes to, this year in particular is a bit special. We’ll be delving into everything currently rumored for...
2025-08-02 13:41
Apple @ Work: Why MDM isn’t enough to succeed with Macs
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & prot...
2025-08-02 12:00
Most of your iCloud data isn’t fully protected – here’s how to change that
9to5Mac is brought to you by Incogni: Protect your personal info from prying eyes. With Incogni, you can scrub your deeply sensitive information from data brokers across the web, including people search sites. Incogni limits your phone number, addres...
2025-08-01 23:51
The second-gen Apple Watch is now ‘obsolete’, but don’t get confused
Five years after Apple stops selling a product, it may become ‘vintage’, meaning Apple will still repair it. Five years after that, it can become ‘obsolete,’ and Apple no longer offers hardware service or parts. Today’s that day for the Serie...
2025-08-01 23:05
New Instagram rule cuts off Live broadcasts for small accounts
Meta is following TikTok’s lead, and will restrict private accounts, and accounts with less than 1,000 followers, from going live. Here are the details. more…
2025-08-01 22:55
Tim Cook holds company-wide meeting to address Apple’s AI woes
Just one day after revealing its financial results and fielding questions about Apple’s lag in AI, Tim Cook turned inward, holding what Bloomberg described as an ‘hourlong pep talk’ during a company-wide all-hands meeting. Here are the details. m...
2025-08-01 21:26
Japan mandates Apple must allow third-party app stores and payment systems
Since 2020, Japan’s Fair Trade Commission has investigated Apple and Google’s dominance in the mobile market. This week, the watchdog published a series of new guidelines that the two companies must comply with, chief among them allowing third-part...
2025-08-01 20:38
The best reason to skip iPhone 17 is coming next year
Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is coming very soon with compelling new features, but the best reason to skip this year’s flagships is a brand new model debuting next year: the iPhone Fold. more…
2025-08-01 20:28
The best CarPlay tips and tricks
For the vast majority of people, CarPlay is a must-have. Apple’s in-car experience provides a vastly superior infotainment experience than most options from carmakers. There’s quick access to your favorite apps, integration with Siri, seamless conn...
2025-08-01 20:11
You can preorder Hitman: Absolution now on the App Store
If you’re a Hitman fan, you probably already knew that Agent 47 is set to return in Hitman: Absolution, coming later this year. Now, Feral Interactive has confirmed the release date and opened preorders on the App Store. more…
2025-08-01 19:45
Apple accused of inflating Self Service Repair prices to push new iPad purchases
Over the past few years, Apple has made some progress on self-service repairability, following years of criticism over how tightly it locks down its devices. Now, a new report questions how much Apple really is complying with right-to-repair regulation...
2025-08-01 19:24
9to5Mac Daily: August 1, 2025 – Apple Q3 earnings and tidbits
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 ...
2025-08-01 19:23
Apple Watch Ultra 3 release date: When to expect the new model
It’s been almost two years since a brand new Apple Watch Ultra model launched, but that drought is almost over. Apple Watch Ultra 3’s release date is fast approaching, here’s when to expect the new model. more…
2025-08-01 18:59