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9to5Mac Daily: May 6, 2025 – iPhone release calendar changes, more
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2025-05-06 19:58
Five Apple Watch faces now take full advantage of Series 10’s upgraded display
Apple Watch Series 10 is the first model to refresh the seconds hand even while the always-on display is dimmed. On earlier models, including Series 5 through Series 9, only the hour and minute hands update when the display is dimmed. At launch, howeve...
2025-05-06 19:48
Review: reMarkable Paper Pro could become your favorite device for note-taking and more
I’ve had the joy of getting to test out the over the past few months. It’s certainly an impressive device, though it isn’t quite for everyone. That said, I do think it makes a lot of sense for a lot of people, and I’m certainly happy such a dev...
2025-05-06 19:24
Apple can still fix this iPhone 17 Air mistake before launch
Will iPhone 17 Air be a hit? That’s the question Apple wishes it could answer in advance, since it needs to prepare enough units of the new model to reasonably meet demand. But I suspect Apple’s sales estimates, based on a recent report, might be w...
2025-05-06 19:10
Apple now sells iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max refurbished with discounts
When Apple debuted its iPhone 16 Pro line last fall, it immediately stopped selling the previous year’s Pro models. But now, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are back as part of Apple’s refurbished store, and at a discount. more…
2025-05-06 18:38
iOS 18.5 will make carrier satellite service like T-Mobile Starlink work on older iPhones
Earlier this year, Apple began supporting carrier-provided satellite connectivity in iOS 18 for iPhone 14 and newer models. Now, with the release of iOS 18.5 RC, Apple is extending that support to the iPhone 13 lineup. more…
2025-05-06 17:33
Apple debuts RC for tvOS 18.5, visionOS 2.5, and more
Apple has released a variety of new software updates for beta testers, including RC versions of tvOS 18.5, visionOS 2.5, and more. more…
2025-05-06 17:14
macOS 15.5 RC beta now available, public launch coming soon
Apple has released a new beta for macOS Sequoia 15.5: the RC (release candidate). Here’s what that means and what to expect from the latest update. more…
2025-05-06 17:08
iOS 18.5 release candidate now available with release notes
Apple has released iOS 18.5 release candidate 1. The pre-release iPhone and iPad software update has been light on features, although there are some small changes. This version is the first to include release notes from Apple. more…
2025-05-06 17:05
Apple TV+ comedy with 95% Rotten Tomatoes lands new season
Apple TV+ is home to a variety of beloved comedy series, especially ones that pack a lot of dramatic heart too (e.g., Ted Lasso, Shrinking). Now, one of the longest running such shows, Trying, has landed a renewal for season 5. more…
2025-05-06 15:51
Deals: Current-gen iPads from $299, 11-inch Magic Keyboard $140 off, black Apple Watch Ultra 2, black Milanese Loop, more
In today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break we are taking a closer look at the all-time low pricing on Apple’s most affordable new iPad models – the iPad (A16) from $299 and the iPad mini (A17 Pro) from $399. We also have a deep $140 price drop on the 11-in...
2025-05-06 15:45
The best iPhone Fold feature might be over a decade in the making
Next year’s foldable iPhone is expected to boast several advantages over competition. But what I expect will be the iPhone Fold’s biggest selling point has been more than a decade in the making, rooted in a well-established app feature. more…
2025-05-06 15:11
This Qi2 power bank might be a glimpse at the future of smartphone battery tech
Have you ever purchased a 5,000mAh Magsafe battery bank thinking, “This should fully charge my iPhone or even more because my iPhone battery is smaller”? But then, with real-world use, you only get 50% to 80% charge? This has happened to me on a fe...
2025-05-06 14:54
Apple Arcade is getting new games soon, here’s what’s coming
Apple Arcade adds new games for subscribers every month, and Apple has just announced what’s in store for the service in June. Here’s what’s coming. more…
2025-05-06 14:33
A tweet asked for a simple finance app: Two hours later, it existed
Every day, it seems like hundreds of finance-related apps hit the App Store. Some focus on budgeting, others on credit card points, investing, or even trying to do it all. While scrolling through X, I came across a tweet from someone who said they just...
2025-05-06 14:17
Instacart’s new Fizz alcohol delivery app is aimed at Gen Z
Instacart has launched a new Fizz app aimed at Gen Z users. While the Instacart app is geared to food delivery, Fizz is all about booze and snacks. The company says it incorporates a number of features specifically geared to a younger demographic … m...
2025-05-06 13:49
Instacart’s new Fizz alcohol delivery app is aimed at Gen Z [U]
Instacart has launched a new Fizz app aimed at Gen Z users. While the Instacart app is geared to food delivery, Fizz is all about booze and snacks. The company says it incorporates a number of features specifically geared to a younger demographic. Howe...
2025-05-06 13:49
Kindle’s iOS app just made buying books easier than ever on iPhone and iPad
Recent App Store rule changes, prompted by a court order that Apple has appealed, have led to a fantastic change for users of the Kindle app. On both iPhone and iPad, buying Kindle books is now easier than ever. more…
2025-05-06 13:21
Backbone Pro adds Bluetooth and battery, turning the top iPhone gamepad into a universal controller
Backbone has officially announced Backbone Pro, a next-generation gaming controller built to work seamlessly across phones, tablets, laptops, TVs, and even VR headsets—including Apple Vision Pro. more…
2025-05-06 13:00
9to5Mac Overtime 046: Exciting iPadOS 19 rumors
Fernando and Jeff talk about the most impressive app on the App Store, iOS 19, iPad Menu Bar, and Stage Manager 2.0 rumors, and the recent court order that forces Apple to allow external payment links on the App Store. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly vid...
2025-05-06 12:55