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AirPods keep getting better: How to use the newest features
With last year’s release of iOS 18, AirPods Pro got even better. Apple added new gestures, improvements to gaming support, and more. Head below for a recap of each of these features and details on how to use each of them. more…
2025-05-15 00:19
Review: Sonnet MacCuff mini – a well-designed M4 Mac mini mount [Video]
is a great way to securely mount your Mac mini under your desk, on a wall, or behind a monitor, allowing you to reclaim precious desktop real estate. I recently tested the MacCuff mini with my 2024 M4 Mac mini, and I was impressed with its build quali...
2025-05-14 21:21
If you hate ads on Netflix, I have bad news: they’re doing really well
When Netflix introduced its ad-supported tier in late 2022, it wasn’t exactly a surprise. Other mainstream streaming services had been widely adopting the strategy, much to viewers’ protests. Now, Netflix has shared some data that indicates that wh...
2025-05-14 21:04
Apple Card has three features that make it a go-to favorite for me
Apple Card launched nearly six years ago, and in some ways it still feels odd that the iPhone maker offers its own credit card. But here are three Apple Card features that help make it my no-brainer favorite to this day. more…
2025-05-14 20:53
Appfigures publishes data on mobile gaming in 2024: fewer hits, but more money than ever
According to new data from Appfigures (via Bloomberg,) mobile game spending hit new highs in 2024, even though downloads and new game releases saw a steep decline. more…
2025-05-14 20:18
9to5Mac Overtime 047: Add it to the gaggle
The guys talk about upcoming projects, including the best widgets for iPad, reviews of the Sonnet Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock, MacCuff mini, CalDigit Element 5 Hub and TS5 Plus. They also discuss their top 3 must-have iPad accessories. 9to5Mac Overt...
2025-05-14 19:35
Apple Maps now highlights expert-rated restaurants, hotels, and more in the U.S.
Starting today, Apple Maps users in the U.S. will be able to search for and view restaurants and hotels with MICHELIN Guide distinctions, including MICHELIN Stars, Green Stars, Bib Gourmand restaurants, and Key-rated hotels. Apple is also bringing cura...
2025-05-14 19:25
Apple Calendar’s best recent feature would be perfect with one change
iOS 18 brought a major change to Apple’s Calendar app: you can now see all your reminders alongside calendar events. But there’s one change that would make the feature even better. more…
2025-05-14 18:45
Brazilian antitrust regulator upholds order against Apple over App Store restrictions
Today, Brazilian antitrust regulator CADE voted unanimously to maintain a provisional measure issued last week requiring Apple to loosen restrictions on how iOS developers offer services and handle payments in their apps. The measure stems from an inve...
2025-05-14 18:14
New iMessage stickers for WWDC just arrived in app update
WWDC is only a few weeks away, and the Apple Developer app just got updated in preparation. There’s little new inside the app to explore, but one nice addition can be found in the Messages app: new iMessage stickers. more…
2025-05-14 17:58
visionOS 3 will let you scroll apps using only your eyes, per report
Vision Pro introduced a variety of powerful new Apple technologies, including eye tracking for navigating the OS. Now per a new report, the forthcoming visionOS 3 update will expand eye tracking support to let you scroll apps using only your eyes. more…
2025-05-14 16:48
9to5Mac Daily: May 14, 2025 – Apple and Epic, 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 ...
2025-05-14 16:44
Apple TV+ movies are making a comeback, with strong releases ahead
Apple TV+ is full of a growing slate of hit TV shows, but its movies were struggling for a while. Fortunately, the latest Apple film strategy seems to be working and there’s a strong lineup of new titles ahead. more…
2025-05-14 16:29
Deals: 24GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air $173 off at new low, Apple Home Key lock $145 off, AirPods Pro 2, more
To start off today’s best Apple deals we are once again checking back in with the M4 MacBook Air lineup as the 24GB 13-inch model hits a new Amazon low again from $1,426 ($173 off). Alongside some ongoing Apple accessory deals – USB-C cables from $...
2025-05-14 15:45
Max is changing its name again, back to ‘HBO Max’
You can’t make this stuff up. Max, the streaming service that’s had a rich and confusing history of rebrands, is now making yet another change. Max is being renamed back to ‘HBO Max’ once again. more…
2025-05-14 14:51
iOS 19’s new leaks show Apple has a winning trio of upgrades ready
iOS 19 will be unveiled at WWDC in just a few weeks. But as we wait, leaks about the release keep coming. The latest details revealed this week should prompt a lot of instant upgrades when iOS 19 launches this fall. more…
2025-05-14 14:36
Calming your iPhone is way better than buying a Light Phone or Minimal Phone
There’s a bit of a tech fad at present which might perhaps be better described as an anti-tech fad, epitomized by products like the Light Phone III and Minimal Phone. The idea is that a less-capable, less-compelling smartphone will let us do the esse...
2025-05-14 14:28
DJ, Spotify’s AI playlist host, now takes music requests
In early 2023, Spotify launched DJ, an interesting feature that leveraged a text-to-speech LLM to deliver… traditional radio, pretty much. Now, Spotify has announced that, much like traditional radio, DJ can also take requests. more…
2025-05-14 13:24
Review: Sonnet Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 SSD Dock – 140W MacBook charging, 2.5GbE, up to 6000 MB/s SSD speed [Video]
Since Apple announced the first Thunderbolt 5-enabled Macs last year, it hasn’t taken long for peripheral-makers to usher in new Thunderbolt 5 compatible devices. Of course, Sonnet is often at the forefront of bringing such new hardware to market, an...
2025-05-14 13:00
Explore the F1 Monaco Grand Prix circuit in 3D with latest Apple Maps update
An Apple Maps update rolling out from today will let you explore the F1 Monaco Grand Prix circuit in 3D, thanks to a combination of a Detailed City Update and features specific to the Monaco Grand Prix. The update is landing just in time for this weeke...
2025-05-14 12:46