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M4 MacBook Air has two new reasons for MacBook Pro owners to switch
On paper, the might look like a pretty standard iterative update. But diving into the details, it stands out as one of Apple’s easiest products to recommend, and two new changes specifically may offer the best reason yet for MacBook Pro users to swit...
2025-04-28 17:59
Apple releases beta 4 for visionOS 2.5, watchOS 11.5, and tvOS 18.5
Apple just shipped new betas across its array of software platforms. Beta 4 for watchOS 11.5, visionOS 2.5, tvOS 18.5, and more is now available. more…
2025-04-28 17:09
macOS 15.5 beta 4 now available for download
Apple’s next Mac software update, macOS 15.5, is inching closer to wide distribution. Today Apple released macOS 15.5 beta 4 to developers, bringing the latest refinements and fixes. more…
2025-04-28 17:05
macOS 15.5 beta 4 now available for download [U]
Apple’s next Mac software update, macOS 15.5, is inching closer to wide distribution. Today Apple released macOS 15.5 beta 4 to developers, bringing the latest refinements and fixes. Update 4:47 p.m. ET: A new public beta is now available too, just h...
2025-04-28 17:05
Apple releases iOS 18.5 beta 4
Apple has released iOS 18.5 beta 4 for developers. The pre-release iPhone and iPad software update has been light on features, although there are some small changes. more…
2025-04-28 17:03
MagSafe Monday: ESR’s 5-card wallet might be the best MagSafe wallet yet
I’ve tried many MagSafe wallets over the years, and I’ve yet to find the perfect one. I recently picked up ESR’s new five-card, and it’s become my daily carry thanks to its separate ID slots and ability to hold multiple cards. more…
2025-04-28 17:00
14 years ago, Apple released the white iPhone 4 (after a brief 308-day delay)
The white iPhone 4 release day is always a fun Apple anniversary for me to think about. It comes a week before I bought my very first iPhone (the iPhone 4 in white, of course) and 308 days after the black iPhone 4 arrived in stores. more…
2025-04-28 16:34
Deals: Most affordable M4 MacBook Air best price ever $150 off, iPad A16 $299, AirPods 4/2 Pro $80 off, M3 iPad Air all-time low, more
Today’s Apple deals are now ready to go and there’s some seriously notable offers here. After what felt like a couple weeks of one-off deals and random price drops here and there, we are now tracking a series of new all-time lows across some of App...
2025-04-28 15:44
9to5Mac Daily: April 28, 2025 – Apple robotics changes, more
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 ...
2025-04-28 15:40
Did Apple really warn users to delete Chrome off their iPhones?
Over the weekend, a buzzy story gained traction across several publications. It seemingly started with this New York Post article. The basic message: “Apple warns users to delete Chrome from their iPhones immediately.” If true, that would indeed be...
2025-04-28 15:29
New Apple Vision ‘Air’ product could launch this year, per report
Rumors around Apple’s next Vision Pro-style device have been all over the place in the past year. Recently though, Apple’s plans have started becoming more clear: a lighter, cheaper Apple Vision ‘Air’ product is coming. And now according to a n...
2025-04-28 14:05
How I make my iPad Pro feel more like a Mac
For the past seven years, I’ve used an as my main computer. In those years, I have seen the internal hardware match up to the power of MacBooks using the M4 chip, and I have witnessed iPadOS evolve from just a larger version of iOS to carving out its...
2025-04-28 14:04
Apple smart glasses only make sense if two things are true
A Bloomberg report over the weekend suggested that we may see Apple smart glasses as an interim step along the way toward a full AR-based Apple Glasses product. Essentially, it would be a copy of the – and as someone who uses those, my view is that a...
2025-04-28 13:05
Beats debuts two new colors for its best-selling Beats Pill speaker
Apple’s Beats brand brought the iconic Beats Pill back from the dead last summer. Now, the company is refreshing the lineup with two new colors for Beats Pill shoppers: Navy Blue and Blush Pink. Another interesting tidbit from today’s announcement ...
2025-04-28 13:00
Slow Horses, Bad Sisters, and The Velveteen Rabbit win BAFTAs
Slow Horses was one of three Apple TV+ shows to win multiple BAFTAs at a ceremony in London last night, hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts. BAFTAs recognize the best in British television and film, and Apple has notched up a numb...
2025-04-28 11:49
The 2,700 reasons a made-in-USA iPhone would be a non-starter
The idea of a made-in-USA iPhone is one of those fantasies that refuses to die, despite Apple pointing out many times why it would be utterly impossible. The Financial Times has now weighed in with a detailed report on why even the few American-made co...
2025-04-28 11:11
Will Apple launch an iPhone 17e next year?
Apple introduced the all-new iPhone 16e earlier this year, introducing a new tier to its iPhone lineup. While this device does fill the shoes of the former iPhone SE line, the fact that it embodies the same number as the rest of the iPhone lineup has l...
2025-04-27 13:40
Apple’s 20th anniversary iPhone redesign may be pretty expensive, here’s why
Apple is planning a ‘major shake-up’ for the iPhone in 2027, in celebration of the iPhone’s 20th anniversary. While we don’t know too many details about the redesign, we do know one thing: the company wants to utilize a lot more glass. This spe...
2025-04-27 13:19
Apple smart glasses are getting closer to becoming a reality, per report
According to the latest edition of Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, Apple is continuing to develop its own pair of smart glasses. The product, now codenamed N50, is going to infuse some of the companies AI developments into a pair of glasses that h...
2025-04-27 12:27
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Pixel Paws’ is a joyful digital pets game for your Apple Watch
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. Ever wanted a cute pets game on your Apple Watch? Pixe...
2025-04-26 19:30