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M4 MacBook Pro might be one of the first worthy upgrades for Apple Silicon Mac users
Last October, Apple announced the . On the surface, it looks like yet another MacBook Pro spec bump. However, there are a number of key features that make it worth upgrading to, even if you already have an older . more…
2025-05-11 02:14
Review: Anker’s compact 25,000mAh battery bank is top-notch for powering Apple devices
At CES 2025, Anker unveiled a . It’s extremely compact, offers up to 25,000mAh of capacity, and has multiple built in cables for ease of use. I’ve utilized this battery bank for many months, and I can confidently say its an easy purchase if you’r...
2025-05-10 23:01
Indie App Spotlight: ‘CarStream’ provides distraction-free Twitch streams for CarPlay
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. CarStream for Twitch lets you listen to audio versions...
2025-05-10 19:30
Newly-elected Pope wears Apple Watch on first official mass
If you think tech nerds are excessively obsessive about their hobbies, you don’t know watch nerds. The horology corners of the internet host deep, sprawling discussions that make even the longest John Siracusa explainer or episode of The Talk Show se...
2025-05-10 18:21
These incredible deals make high-end iPad Pro models more obtainable than ever
A few weeks ago, I was browsing Apple deals on Amazon (as one does) – and something stuck out to me. High-end iPad Pros, particularly 12.9-inch models, are surprisingly cheap. I saw . Given the rumors of iPadOS 19 becoming “more like macOS” with ...
2025-05-10 18:18
Apple @ Work: The end of Windows 10 could give Apple a major boost in the enterprise
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 & pro...
2025-05-10 11:00
Brazilian court reverses course and now demands iPhone sideloading within 90 days
Following a significant defeat in the U.S. on its case against Epic Games, Apple was just dealt another blow, this time in Brazil. Last March, the company successfully reversed a decision that would have compelled it to enable sideloading for users in ...
2025-05-09 23:06
Apple Watch Ultra 3: Three new features are coming later this year
Apple Watch Ultra, outside of a very nice new titanium black, hasn’t been meaningfully upgraded since 2023. But later this year that’s going to change when the Apple Watch Ultra 3 arrives. Here are three new features coming to the next-generation A...
2025-05-09 20:40
HomeKit Weekly: Eve Energy gains Matter energy reporting, Android enhancements, and Home Assistant certification
is one of those smart home products that just works. It’s been a staple in my HomeKit setup for years thanks to its reliability, privacy-first design, and native HomeKit support. Eve Energy is picking up some notable upgrades that expand its usefuln...
2025-05-09 20:00
This handy trick made Apple Intelligence’s Writing Tools much more useful on my Mac
One of the few useful Apple Intelligence features that have actually made it to Mac users so far is Writing Tools. They offer a quick (albeit imperfect) way to proofread, change, summarize, or compose text with a mixture of Apple’s own models and Ope...
2025-05-09 19:53
Apple Pay support now available on PlayStation 5
PlayStation 5 users now have an additional way to complete purchases of games and other content on their consoles: Apple Pay. Here’s how it works. more…
2025-05-09 19:12
Apple TV+ has three big new releases coming very soon
Apple TV+ has hit its stride this year, finding big success with Severance, The Studio, and Your Friends & Neighbors. But there’s more right around the corner. Here are three big new Apple TV+ releases coming soon. more…
2025-05-09 18:39
iOS 18.5 coming next week: Here’s everything new
iOS 18.5 is the next software update coming for iPhone users. Here’s everything you need to know about what’s new in iOS 18.5 and when it will be released. Plus, what comes next… more…
2025-05-09 18:38
ESPN’s new flagship streaming service nails the perfect name
ESPN is launching a new, flagship streaming service this fall that combines everything you get from its network channels into one standalone streamer. Official details on the streamer are coming next week, but the name just leaked, and I think we all o...
2025-05-09 17:27
‘It is not illegal to charge fees,’ Apple tells Brazilian regulator on NFC probe
Apple Pay and the iPhone’s NFC sensor have long been the subject of disputes around the globe. Last year, the European Commission compelled Apple to grant developers access to the NFC reader, and more recently, the company expanded this access in oth...
2025-05-09 17:24
iOS 19 could bring AI to the Calendar app per just-revealed acquisition
Apple acquires companies all the time, but most of them we don’t hear about. Thanks to a recent EU disclosure, however, we know that one 2024 acquisition is likely to lead to the first Apple Intelligence features for the Calendar app—possibly as so...
2025-05-09 16:39
Epic Games says it has submitted Fortnite to the U.S. App Store for review
Update: Epic Games says it has submitted Fortnite to the U.S. App Store for review. The ball is now in Apple’s court to approve the app submission. If Fortnite does return to the U.S. App Store this week, it won’t be before Friday. That’s accordi...
2025-05-09 16:38
9to5Mac Daily: May 9, 2025 – Apple’s smart glasses and foldable iPhone
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 ...
2025-05-09 15:58
Deals: M4 MacBook Air $836 low, M4 MacBook Pro $277 off, M4 Pro Mac mini $214 off, iPad (A16) $278, more
We have another busy day in Apple deals today folks, with some new all-time Amazon pricing across several of the latest releases. The M4 MacBook Air in Midnight has hit a new all-time low at $836 – the rest of the lineup is still $150 off – while t...
2025-05-09 15:46
Security Bite: Down the rabbit hole of neat, lesser-known Terminal commands (Pt. 2)
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple...
2025-05-09 15:32