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Report: Apple in active negotiations for Formula 1 streaming rights in the US
Apple is in active talks to acquire the rights to broadcast the sport of Formula 1 on its own streaming service platform, through the Apple TV app, according to a new report from the Financial Times. The league’s current deal with ESPN expires at the...
2025-07-09 05:56
On Prime Day, grab Narwal’s smart home vacuums at their lowest ever prices
Narwal is the global leader in smart home vacuums, and its well-considered range means there’s a perfect model for every home. Amazon Prime Day isn’t just offering discounts on the complete line-up, but the lowest prices ever seen on the company’...
2025-07-09 01:00
Review: BenQ GP520 unlocks Vision Pro movie night vibes for Apple TV 4K, gaming, more
I’ve tested a few BenQ products lately. My favorite has been their and a more affordable price. The most fun? A new category for me: projectors. The GP520 4K HDR model BenQ loaned me to test alleviated my concerns about the practicality of a projecto...
2025-07-08 23:53
Apple just patented a trackball Apple Pencil that works on almost any surface
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office just granted Apple U.S. Patent No. 12,353,649, suggesting the company is thinking well beyond the iPad when it comes to the future of the Apple Pencil. Here are the details. more…
2025-07-08 23:25
Tim Cook has a new deputy but Apple’s next CEO is probably still someone else
Jeff Williams, often considered Tim Cook’s successor, is leaving Apple. Sabih Khan, a 30-year veteran of the company, is Apple’s next chief operating officer. Does Khan taking Cook’s old job make him CEO-designate? Jeff Williams retiring certainl...
2025-07-08 22:16
Context is a native macOS app that was almost entirely written by AI
Like many image and video AI tools, which have (mostly) stopped creating people with six fingers, AI coding tools have also been making great strides. Case in point: developer Indragie Karunaratne just shipped Context, a native macOS app that was 95% b...
2025-07-08 22:03
IDC: Mac shipments up 21% in Q2, but U.S. sales stalled ahead of tariff deadline
According to a preliminary report issued by IDC today, Apple saw the strongest year-over-year growth during Q2 compared to its closest competitors in the PC market, except in the U.S., where sales basically flatlined. Here are the details more…
2025-07-08 21:28
Apple design team to start reporting directly to Tim Cook later this year
Apple today announced that COO Jeff Williams will retire later this year, with Sabih Khan set to assume the COO role later this month. In addition to his role as COO, however, Williams is also responsible for overseeing Apple’s design team. Once Will...
2025-07-08 21:14
This one iPadOS 26 toggle makes the iPad feel more Mac-like than ever
iPadOS 26 is a major upgrade for iPad productivity, but one of the new features that makes it the most Mac-like is buried inside Settings for the dock. Here are the details. more…
2025-07-08 21:00
Apple COO Jeff Williams stepping down later this month
Apple has announced that Jeff Williams is stepping down as chief operating officer later this month. Sabih Khan, Apple’s senior vice president of Operations, will assume the COO role as part of what Apple describes as a “long-planned succession.”...
2025-07-08 20:34
Aqara HomeKit smart locks, cameras, and more offer Prime Day discounts of up to 38%
9to5Mac readers know the value of HomeKit compatibility when it comes to smart locks, security cameras, and other devices – and Aqara’s extensive product range has you covered. There’s never been a better time to buy, thanks to Amazon Prime Day d...
2025-07-08 20:30
AirPods get five new features in iOS 26, but three require an H2 chip
The days of buying headphones and getting a static feature set are long gone. Since the launch of AirPods Pro 2 in particular, Apple has consistently upgraded AirPods products with new features via firmware. In iOS 26, there are five more new features ...
2025-07-08 18:11
tvOS 26 beta 3 available now for Apple TV 4K users
tvOS 26 beta 3 is now available for developers, debuting one day after Apple has released a variety of new beta software for its other platforms. more…
2025-07-08 17:20
BLUETTI Prime Day deals deliver portable power and home backup for up to 65% off
BLUETTI Prime Day deals this year deliver incredible savings with up to 65% off across the entire portable power product lineup. From summer adventures to power outage prep, BLUETTI empowers you to keep the electricity alive with robust and reliable en...
2025-07-08 17:00
Here’s everything new for the Phone app in iOS 26
Apple’s Phone app is getting its biggest changes ever this year in iOS 26, with a completely revamped layout, call screening tools, Apple Intelligence features, and more. Here’s everything new that’s coming to your Phone app in iOS 26. more…
2025-07-08 16:35
WhatsApp is working on threaded replies in group chats
Last March, WhatsApp beta for Android introduced a much-requested feature for busy group chats: threaded replies. Now, the iOS beta has added support as well, hinting that a public launch may be getting close. Here’s what it looks like. more…
2025-07-08 16:22
9to5Mac Daily: July 8, 2025 – iOS 26 beta 3 and Liquid Glass changes
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 ...
2025-07-08 15:59
Prime Day-1 Deals: AirPods Pro 2 $100 off, iPad mini 7 $120 off, M3 iPad Air all-time low, much more
We have already gathered all of the over in our master hub, but we are also going to be highlighting some particularly notable deals on each of the four days as part of our usual Lunch Break feature. A clear winner here is the bananas $100 price drop o...
2025-07-08 15:41
Apple cleared in case tied to two union-busting allegations at NYC retail store
Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit overturned a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision that found Apple in violation of federal labor law at its World Trade Center retail store in New York. Here’s what that means. more…
2025-07-08 15:29
Slow Horses gets season 7 renewal, three new seasons coming to Apple TV+
Apple TV+ has had its best year ever so far, and it’s bound to continue with returning hits this fall like the recently announced Slow Horses season 5. But with another announcement today, Apple confirmed we’ll keep getting new Slow Horses episodes...
2025-07-08 15:26