macOS

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
iPhone 18 Pro with in-display Face ID now looks very likely
Apple has long been working on embedding Face ID into the display, with recent report suggesting that this will finally happen in the iPhone 18 Pro. That idea today got a big boost in credibility, with a new development making the end of the Dynamic Is...
2025-05-14 12:02
20th anniversary iPhone to be totally bezel-free, have hi-tech battery – report
Bloomberg last month suggested that Apple is working on a 20th anniversary iPhone, which might represent the culmination of the company’s long-held ambition to create “a single slab of glass.” Few details have been reported as yet, but a new supp...
2025-05-14 11:20
‘Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars,’ is a new Apple TV+ docuseries from Gordon Ramsay’s studio
If you are into culinary shows (we all have our guilty pleasures, right?), you’ve probably already watched Omnivore, an Apple TV+ docuseries that explores different ingredients from various ethnographies. Outside of Apple TV+, you might have also wat...
2025-05-14 11:10
NSO Group kept spying on WhatsApp users despite Meta lawsuit
Last week, Israeli firm NSO Group, best known for its Pegasus spyware targeting iPhones and Android devices, was ordered to pay Meta more than $167M for targeting WhatsApp users. Now, TechCrunch has published an interesting report based on the 1,000+ p...
2025-05-14 01:07
TikTok’s newest AI filter turns your photos into videos
Today, TikTok announced AI Alive, an AI filter that will allow users to animate static photos through prompts. ByteDance says that this new image-to-video feature undergoes multiple checks to avoid misuse, and its output will be labeled as AI-generated...
2025-05-13 23:19
PayPal starts rolling out direct tap-to-pay support for iPhone users in Europe
Since the DMA took effect in Europe, Apple has been forced to loosen its grip by allowing third-party access to its platforms, devices, and operating systems. One key example is the iPhone’s NFC chip, which was once locked to Apple Pay but is now req...
2025-05-13 21:57
9to5Mac Daily: May 13, 2025 – Apple’s new accessibility features
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 ...
2025-05-13 21:02
New Apple AI model generates 3D scenes from just three images
Apple’s Machine Learning team, in collaboration with researchers from Nanjing University and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, has announced an interesting 3D AI model called Matrix3D. This so-called Large Photogrammetry Model is ab...
2025-05-13 20:59
Apple’s biggest 2026 products reveal major upgrades coming
Earlier this week, Mark Gurman said that Apple has a “product renaissance” coming in 2027. But we won’t have to wait that long for major new launches, as 2026 is expected to bring three especially exciting product upgrades too. Here’s what’s ...
2025-05-13 20:02
Airbnb beautifully redesigns app to enhance how you spend your trip, not just where you stay
Airbnb is launching an all-new version of its iOS and Android app that’s designed for more than just booking great places to stay. The new app lets you enhance each trip with opportunities to make memories and enjoy unique experiences around your des...
2025-05-13 18:30
Google says 1 billion RCS messages are sent daily in the US following iPhone adoption
After a years-long wait, Apple finally added RCS messaging support to the iPhone last year, and that’s resulted in over 1 billion RCS messages being sent every day in the US alone between both Android and iOS devices. more…
2025-05-13 17:56
tvOS 18.5 just gave your Apple TV 4K a new feature for Dolby Atmos
Yesterday Apple released a variety of new software updates including iOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and macOS 15.5. Another fresh update, tvOS 18.5, was originally believed to be without any new features, but now we know it adds an enhancement for Dolby Atmos...
2025-05-13 17:54
Deals: 24GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air $154 off, M2 iPad Air $250 off, Find My wallet card $21, more
While some of the major price drops on the latest M4 machines are starting to jump back up, we did spot one of the best prices to date on the 24GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air today at $154 off. From there we move over to a deep Amazon all-time low on the 51...
2025-05-13 15:42
Apple Music launches Sound Therapy, a new ‘audio wellness’ feature
Apple has announced a new Apple Music offering in partnership with Universal Music Group (UMG): Sound Therapy is a unique new feature designed to “help listeners attain clearer focus, deeper relaxation, and better sleep.” more…
2025-05-13 15:29
ESPN streaming service will cost $30/month, launch ‘early fall’
Disney has officially announced two of the most important details of its upcoming ESPN flagship streaming service: the name and price. Here’s what’s coming. more…
2025-05-13 15:02
Galaxy S25 Edge: how does it compare to the rumored iPhone 17 Air?
If the latest reports are correct, Apple is just a few months away from announcing its thinnest iPhone ever. The so‑called iPhone 17 Air is expected to be just 5.5 mm thick, feature a 6.6‑inch OLED display, and replace the iPhone 16 Plus in this ...
2025-05-13 14:38
Apple TV+ gets Jude Law and Andrew Garfield as magician duo in new show
Apple just announced a new show in the works starring Jude Law and Andrew Garfield as the famous showmen-magician duo, Sigfried & Roy. Here are all the details on the forthcoming Wild Things series on Apple TV+. more…
2025-05-13 14:21
CarPlay in iOS 19: Apple previews two new accessibility features
Apple today previewed a wide array of new accessibility features launching as part of iOS 19 this fall. As part of this broader announcement, Apple also detailed a pair of changes coming to CarPlay. more…
2025-05-13 13:37
iOS 18’s best in-car feature is now coming to the Mac too
iOS and iPadOS 18 were packed full of new features, but one of the most transformative additions for me helped eliminate my motion sickness in the car. Now, that same ‘Vehicle Motion Cues’ feature is coming to the Mac too. more…
2025-05-13 13:33