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Apple Wallet now supports digital driver’s licenses in 10 locations
Does your state support Apple Wallet’s digital state ID or driver’s license feature yet? As of today, there are 10 locations that officially let iPhone users digitize their ID or license in the Wallet app. more…
2024-12-12 14:45
Gurman: iOS 19 delays will cause more spread out, slow software rollout
iOS 18 has brought a uniquely staggered rollout of new features, with packed 18.1 and 18.2 releases so far. According to Mark Gurman, that has created some unexpected delays to iOS 19’s development. more…
2024-12-12 14:38
United Airlines integrating Apple’s Share Item Location into its mobile app
Apple last month announced a new Share Item Location feature for helping to track AirTags and Apple devices, and said at the time that it would be partnering with more than 15 airlines. Those airlines would accept links from passengers tracking mislaid...
2024-12-12 14:08
This could be the iPhone 17 Pro horizontal camera bump, says reliable leaker
Long before the iPhone 16 launch, there were suggestions that it would have a side-by-side camera layout to better support spatial video across all three lenses. That of course didn’t happen, but a leaker with a decent track record now suggests this ...
2024-12-12 13:31
Exclusive 20% off at Nomad for 9to5 readers: Leather iPhone 16 cases, Apple Watch bands, more + up to 90% off clearance
Our exclusive holiday sales just for 9to5 readers aren’t done just yet, and today we have a big one – 20% off everything at Nomad. While the brand’s short-lived Black Friday sale did offer deeper deals on select items, just about all of the newer...
2024-12-12 13:11
Apple reportedly canceled another Extreme chip for a future Mac Pro
There’s currently very little reason to buy a Mac Pro over a Mac Studio configured with the M2 Ultra chip. That’s because Apple reportedly canceled plans for an M2 Extreme chip for the top-of-the-line Mac. A new report suggests that history may be ...
2024-12-12 12:43
Google Maps rolling out new teal accent color on Android, iOS
Like other first-party apps that lack Dynamic Color theming, Google Maps currently uses a blue accent for buttons and other UI elements, but that looks to be changing to teal.  more…
2024-12-12 09:13
Holiday Deal Hub: Exclusive offers on the best accessories and apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more [Updated]
Welcome to the 2024 9to5Mac Holiday Deal Hub. We have once again secured readers a load of exclusive deals on some of our favorite Apple gear accessory brands ahead of the holidays. Whether you’re looking to get a new leather or stainless steel Apple...
2024-12-12 08:01
9to5Mac Daily: December 11, 2024 – iOS 18.2 officially launches, Apple Watch rumors
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. From now thro...
2024-12-12 01:29
ChatGPT down for some users; iOS 18.2 integration affected
OpenAI has acknowledged that its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, is currently experiencing an outage, making the platform inaccessible to users all over the world. This issue has also impacted the integration with Siri following the public release of iOS ...
2024-12-12 00:31
PSA: There’s another update available for users running the latest iOS 18.2 RC build
As we recently reported, Apple released a second RC build of iOS 18.2 to developers and beta testers before releasing the update to everyone earlier today. Although the RC build is often the same as the one that becomes available to the public, this ti...
2024-12-12 00:20
Apple promotes the newly launched Genmoji in a fun new iPhone 16 ad
Apple on Wednesday released iOS 18.2 to the public, and the update brings many more Apple Intelligence features to iPhone and iPad, including Image Playground, Genmoji and ChatGPT integrated into Siri. Genmoji is undoubtedly one of the most fun feature...
2024-12-12 00:08
Microsoft Teams for iPad now supports external webcams
Microsoft this week released an update to the Teams app for that adds an important new feature. With the new version, Microsoft Teams users on iPadOS can now connect and use external webcams rather than the iPad’s built-in camera. more…
2024-12-11 23:39
iOS 18.2: New features for your iPhone (other than AI)
iOS 18.2 is now available to everyone, and the update is headlined by major new Apple Intelligence features. While those Apple Intelligence features are garnering most of the attention, there are other notable features now available on your iPhone. mor...
2024-12-11 22:30
Apple TV+ lands new Brett Goldstein project, proving ‘he’s here, he’s there, he’s every … where’
Apple TV+ has announced a new romantic drama in the works starring and written by Brett Goldstein, the man known especially for his beloved Roy Kent role in Ted Lasso. It’s called All of You. Here’s the info. more…
2024-12-11 21:53
iOS 18.3 beta release date: Here’s when to expect the next update
iOS 18.2 just launched to the public, but for beta users who have been running the software since October, it’s officially old news. Next up is the iOS 18.3 beta, which should release very soon. Here’s when to expect the first iOS 18.3 beta to arri...
2024-12-11 20:55
Apple Vision Pro apps get a 5G boost with visionOS 2.2
5G may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Apple Vision Pro. After all, there’s no built-in cellular option. But it turns out iOS 18.2 and visionOS 2.2 introduce a low key 5G enhancement for Apple Vision Pro apps. more…
2024-12-11 20:10
New iOS 18.2 feature will ‘change the way we make music forever,’ says Michael Bublé
iOS 18.2 is now available for iPhone users, and one of its new features is gaining high praise from musical artist Michael Bublé, also known as the king of Christmas. Here’s what’s new in Voice Memos with iOS 18.2. more…
2024-12-11 19:53
An M4 MacBook Air is coming in 2025, but you don’t have to wait for an upgraded model
Mark Gurman has been reporting for months that an M4 MacBook Air is coming in 2025, but you don’t have to wait for an upgraded model. That’s because of a recent upgrade to the existing MacBook line that is arguably more significant than a generatio...
2024-12-11 19:53
Update your iPhone, iPad, and Mac to fix these security vulnerabilities
Apple regularly lists resolved vulnerabilities for iPhone, iPad, and Mac after each software update. Right on cue, the company has released an extensive list of which security resolutions are included in today’s iOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2 softwa...
2024-12-11 18:59