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HSBC note says Apple’s AI fumble may stretch iPhone upgrade cycle
In a new note to investors, HSBC says that the slow rollout of the AI features Apple introduced at WWDC 2024 has so far “failed to trigger significant improvement in user experience,” and that unless Apple gets back on track, users could end up pus...
2025-07-18 22:05
Silo season 3 is coming: Here’s everything we know right now
Apple’s biggest hit ever, Severance, is far from the only sci-fi success in the Apple TV+ catalog. The dystopian thriller Silo aired its second season last fall, and season 3 is well under way. Here’s everything we know so far about Silo season 3. ...
2025-07-18 21:01
Spotify brings shared audiobooks to Family and Duo plans, but there’s a catch
Audiobook access on Spotify has always been limited to the account owner, meaning that even for Premium Family or Duo subscriptions, only the person who set up the plan could actually use the included hours each month. That’s about to change, dependi...
2025-07-18 20:58
Apple has three products launching this fall that we’ve waited a long time for
Apple has a big fall launch season up ahead, with 15+ new products coming. But per various reports and rumors, there are three particular products launching that we’ve been waiting a long time for. more…
2025-07-18 20:58
WhatsApp streamlines in-app support process
If you’ve ever tried to get in-app support on WhatsApp, you know the process used to start with filling out a form, possibly attaching a few files, and waiting for a support rep to eventually get in touch. Now, that form is on its way out, and the sc...
2025-07-18 20:32
HomeKit Weekly: ThorBolt X1 might be the best value home key lock with built-in Thread support
If you’re buying a HomeKit door lock in 2025 and it doesn’t support home key, keep moving. The tap to unlock experience with iPhone or Apple Watch is the feature that makes smart locks feel like a major upgrade over a physical key or even unlocking...
2025-07-18 20:00
Leaked iPhone 17 Air battery capacity reveals new model’s biggest weakness
This fall, an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air will join Apple’s product lineup. But unsurprisingly, that radically thin design will likely come with some battery compromises. Here’s what the latest leak says about iPhone 17 Air battery capacity. more…
2025-07-18 19:38
Apple TV+ shares Stillwater season 4 trailer ahead of August 1 premiere
Just weeks after announcing its return date, Apple has released the trailer for the new season of Stillwater, the mindfulness-themed animated series based on Jon J Muth’s bestselling Zen book collection. Watch the trailer below. more…
2025-07-18 19:29
Apple One just keeps getting better, here’s what’s coming next
If you’re at all interested in Apple’s services, Apple One has long been a great option for bundling them together and saving a little money. And over time, new features have continually been added to Apple’s various services. Here are the most ...
2025-07-18 18:54
watchOS 26: Four new features your Apple Watch might not support
watchOS 26 is coming this fall, with new features like the Notes app, watch face ‘hints,’ Control Center upgrades, and more. But unlike most watchOS releases, there are several tentpole features that will only be available on very recent Apple Watc...
2025-07-18 16:53
Deals: Most affordable M4 MacBook Pro $200 off, 24GB Mac mini $110 off, iPhone 15 up to $449 off, more
Friday’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are now up for grabs and headlined by the M4 MacBook Pro. After skipping out on the Prime Day event entirely, Apple’s most affordable M4 MacBook Pro has now dropped $200 at Amazon to deliver the lowest price onli...
2025-07-18 15:50
iPhone 17 Air will have new 6.6-inch screen size with these rumored features
This fall, Apple will launch a brand new flagship iPhone model: the iPhone 17 Air. Its ultra-thin, futuristic design will be the main selling point, but the iPhone 17 Air is also expected to come with a brand new 6.6-inch screen size. Here’s what rum...
2025-07-18 15:42
Netflix just revealed its biggest shows and movies coming this year and next
Netflix reported its quarterly earnings yesterday, and alongside revealing viewership data from the first half of 2025, Co-CEO Ted Sarandos name-dropped a bunch of the streamer’s biggest TV shows and movies that are coming throughout the rest of 2025...
2025-07-18 14:20
9to5Mac Daily: July 18, 2025 – Meta vs Apple, AirPods
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 ...
2025-07-18 12:50
Apple sues Jon Prosser for his iOS 26 YouTube leaks, Prosser responds
Apple has filed a lawsuit in the Northern District of California, accusing Jon Prosser of misappropriating trade secrets and violating the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Here are the full details. more…
2025-07-18 05:11
Meta just poached two more AI researchers from Apple amid internal shakeup
Just days after hiring Ruoming Pang, who had led Apple’s foundation model efforts, Meta is reuniting him with two former colleagues from Cupertino. more…
2025-07-18 01:15
Apple dodges iOS 13-era suit over background data usage (for now)
A years-old lawsuit accusing Apple of burning through users’ mobile data won’t be moving forward as a class action, but it might still be pursued individually. Here’s what happened. more…
2025-07-18 00:30
This upcoming iOS feature will make spam phone calls an issue of the past
At WWDC25 this year, Apple announced a pair of new features to vastly improve the phone calling experience for iPhone users. Hold Assist does exactly what it says on the tin, and manages calls for you while you’re placed on hold – getting rid of th...
2025-07-17 22:53
Adam Mosseri steps back from Threads, app to be overseen by Meta’s AI lead
After two years under Instagram head Adam Mosseri, Meta is officially handing off Threads to a new leader. Here’s what the change could mean for the app’s future. more…
2025-07-17 22:06
Adam Mosseri to hand off day-to-day at Threads to Meta’s AI lead
After two years under Instagram head Adam Mosseri, Meta is officially handing off Threads to a new leader. Here’s what the change could mean for the app’s future. more…
2025-07-17 22:06