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Abode brings full smart home security experience to Apple TV
smart home security system with HomeKit support, has launched a new Apple TV app, bringing its full suite of home security and smart home controls to tvOS I’ve been using their security system for 4+ years and am a huge fan of its products. more…
2025-03-06 15:00
Addigy Assist aims to streamline Mac onboarding for IT and MSPs
Today, Addigy, an Apple device management vendor, is releasing a new tool aimed at streamlining the deploying the Mac for IT teams and MSPs. The company says it offers an Apple-native UI, automated workflows, and real-time updates to create a smoother ...
2025-03-06 14:00
DuckDuckGo AI features exit beta – both search and private chatbots
DuckDuckGo AI answers were first added to the privacy-focused search engine back in 2023, and have now finally exited beta – but you can still switch the feature off. Also out of beta is free, private access to your choice of AI chatbot … more…
2025-03-06 13:53
The $2000 to $2500 price tag of the first folding iPhone is pure guesswork
While Apple has been in no hurry to launch a folding iPhone, it does now seem like we’re getting closer to the day when it finally happens. Folding smartphones are never cheap, but a new report today suggests that the price could be even higher than ...
2025-03-06 12:46
Here’s why the C1 chip doesn’t have mmWave 5G, says Kuo
Apple’s first modem, the C1 chip, had one notable omission: there’s no support for mmWave 5G, the ultra-fast variant of 5G. While I expressed my view at the time that this was no big deal, given that there’s been very limited rollout by carriers,...
2025-03-06 12:06
Apple’s first foldable iPhone may feature crease-free display, but lacks Face ID and costs more than $2000
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo today shared his expectations for the upcoming Apple foldable iPhone, which is set to launch in 2026. Kuo says the Apple foldable is positioned as a top-tier iPhone, with accompanying eyewatering price tag. It may cost well in exce...
2025-03-06 08:32
PSA: You can now buy a sky blue USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable for your MacBook
The new generation MacBook Air with the M4 chip comes in a new “sky blue” color, and in keeping with tradition, the laptop comes with a traced charging cable that matches the color chosen by the consumer. However, even if you have no plans to buy t...
2025-03-06 02:53
Police in Australia are using CarPlay in an interesting way
Drivers love Apple CarPlay because it enables safe interaction with iPhone apps through the car’s built-in screen. It turns out police in Australia are benefiting from CarPlay for a whole other safety purpose. more…
2025-03-06 00:49
Here’s a first look at the new M4 MacBook Air in sky blue
Apple on Wednesday announced a new generation of the MacBook Air, which features the M4 chip inside. Although the new MacBook Air is identical to its predecessor on the outside, Apple surprised everyone with a new “sky blue” color. And now we have ...
2025-03-05 23:52
New M4 MacBook Air: Four tidbits you might have missed
Apple’s new MacBook Air is here, headlined by an M4 chip upgrade and a lower price. There are a few other tidbits you should know. more…
2025-03-05 22:01
M4 MacBook Air vs M1 MacBook Air: No-brainer upgrade if you want it
Apple’s new M4 MacBook Air is an easy product to recommend to just about everyone—even M3 owners. But if you’re currently holding on to an M1 MacBook Air, what exactly will the new M4 model get you? Here’s what you should know. more…
2025-03-05 21:08
M3 Ultra is either the best news or worst case scenario for Apple’s most niche product
The Apple silicon era has not been kind to the Mac Pro, and the target market for Apple’s most niche machine shrank even more today. However, it’s always darkest before the dawn, and that may be the case for this Mac workstation. more…
2025-03-05 19:47
M3 Ultra gives Mac Studio a speed boost, but not the Mac Pro
The Apple silicon era has not been kind to the Mac Pro, and the target market for Apple’s most niche machine shrank even more today. However, it’s always darkest before the dawn, and that may be the case for this Mac workstation. more…
2025-03-05 19:47
iOS 18.4 upgrades the App Store with these two new features
iOS 18.4 has been available in beta for less than two weeks, and following beta 2’s arrival earlier this week we’re still discovering updates and changes. The latest: there are two new App Store additions that should make downloading apps and updat...
2025-03-05 19:19
Qualcomm swears it’s not worried about Apple making its own iPhone modems
When we look back on the iPhone 16e years from now, the thing we’ll all remember is that it was the first iPhone to use Apple’s own modem. Even though the two companies have a testy relationship, Apple has historically relied on Qualcomm for modems...
2025-03-05 19:04
Apple’s new M4 MacBook Air is the rare product I’d recommend to everyone
Apple’s M4 MacBook Air comes with several nice upgrades, but it isn’t packed with tons of new features. Yet despite the limited revisions on paper, the new MacBook Air stands out from Apple’s lineup as a rare product I can heartily recommend to j...
2025-03-05 18:44
With M4 chips, Apple hints at making a key change for the first time
Apple unveiled a brand new Mac Studio today with two powerful—yet perplexing—chip options. You can get it with an M4 Max or the new high-end M3 Ultra chip. One publication asked Apple about this odd pairing, and its answer hinted that we may not se...
2025-03-05 17:23
9to5Mac Daily: March 5, 2025 – New Macs and iPads are here
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 ...
2025-03-05 17:13
Google announces ‘AI Mode’ as a new way to use Search, testing starts today 
Google today is announcing and beginning testing on an “AI Mode” for Search. This “early experiment” lets you ask more complex questions that will be answered by an AI-generated response that takes up the entire page. more…
2025-03-05 17:00
Deals: iPad A16 50% off or M3 iPad Air up to $650 off with trade, 48GB M4 Pro MacBook Pro over $300 off, more
Apple has just unveiled the M4 MacBook Air with a sweet new Sky Blue color no less, but we are now tracking some major savings opportunities on yesterday’s reveals – the M3 iPad Air and the new iPad (A16). Best Buy is now offering $50 off the new M...
2025-03-05 16:55