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Skich launches its game-focused App Marketplace for iOS users in the EU
Since Apple allowed sideloading on iPhone and iPad in the EU through App Marketplaces, we’ve seen the rise of a few alternatives to Apple’s App Store. Now there’s another alternative app store coming, as Skich, a platform for discovering new mobi...
2025-03-13 13:00
Parents shouldn’t let kids use Roblox if they are concerned, says CEO
The CEO of Roblox has responded to parental concerns about harmful content in the app by telling them they shouldn’t let their kids use it if they are worried … more…
2025-03-13 12:30
WhatsApp message threads feature spotted in development
A new WhatsApp message threads feature appears to be on the way, after it was discovered in an app beta. It follows a flurry of new features launched last month, comprising colorful chat themes, linked social media accounts, and ChatGPT support extendi...
2025-03-13 11:58
UK competition regulator wants iPhone browser competition, but Apple not allowed to win [U]
The UK competition watchdog has effectively told Apple that it must allow free and open competition between iPhone web browsers, but at the same time Safari cannot be better than its competitors. Update: The final report is now out, with no change to t...
2025-03-13 11:33
Apple commenter John Gruber launches blistering attack on ‘rotten’ Apple over Siri vaporware
John Gruber is one of the more high-profile Apple commenters, and generally takes a pretty upbeat view of the company, so it was a big surprise to see him launch a blistering attack on the iPhone maker. Referring to Apple advertising Siri features whic...
2025-03-13 11:28
Snapchat introduces AI-generated Lenses for premium subscribers
Snapchat on Wednesday announced a new feature for its users – at least for some of them. Starting today, Snapchat Platinum (the platform’s premium subscription) members will have access to new AI-generated Lenses. more…
2025-03-12 23:33
Apple’s most powerful Mac ever is curiously missing a key feature
Apple’s new Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra is officially now available. To coincide with its launch, Apple has updated a support document that reveals which macOS power mode the new Mac Studio supports, and which it doesn’t. The answer is a bi...
2025-03-12 20:02
Sonos cancels Apple TV 4K competitor, per report
Last month, The Verge reported that Sonos was hard at work on a major new hardware product: a streaming box that would compete with the Apple TV 4K and cost up to $400. Now, it seems, Sonos has changed its plans and canceled its TV streaming product. m...
2025-03-12 18:30
M3 iPad Air is the best iPad for most, but here’s why I love my M4 iPad Pro
Apple’s new is officially available today, alongside its upgraded Magic Keyboard. Here’s why the new Air is the best iPad for most people, but the M4 iPad Pro is still my favorite device and well worth the premium price tag. more…
2025-03-12 18:08
Kuo: ‘HomePad’ delayed to post-WWDC to ensure iOS 19 design consistency
Apple was originally expected to launch a new Home product this month, which I’ve been calling ‘HomePad.’ However, reports have pointed to delays related to Apple’s challenges developing new Siri capabilities. Now, per Ming-Chi Kuo, it seems th...
2025-03-12 16:07
This fall is shaping up to be Apple’s biggest launch season in years
Apple just wrapped up a busy couple weeks of product launches, like the and iPhone 16e. But its next major launch season—this fall—is shaping up to be far more exciting. In fact, all the rumors so far point to Apple preparing its biggest fall lineu...
2025-03-12 15:47
Deals: First cash deals on M4 MacBook Air, Apple Watch Ultra 2 $119 off, Alpine Loops, AirTags $16 each, more
Launch day for the new M4 MacBook Air, M3 iPad Air, and the new iPad (A16) has arrived, and we have deals on all of them. Not only are there some seriously notable trade-in savings, but this morning we saw the first straight up cash deals go live at Am...
2025-03-12 15:45
PSA: Severance’s season finale is airing next week
Apple TV+ is more popular than it’s ever been, thanks primarily to its biggest hit ever: Severance. But the current season is wrapping up quickly, as Severance’s season finale is coming next week. more…
2025-03-12 14:50
9to5Mac Daily: March 12, 2025 – Apple Intelligence fallout continues
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. Supported by ...
2025-03-12 14:33
Apple’s C1 is coming to this product next, and skipping the rest
When Apple launched its iPhone 16e last month, it included a brand new component: A16 iPad haven’t included it. Here’s where the C1 will appear next, and which products are not expected to get it. more…
2025-03-12 14:22
Jon Hamm leads a secret life of crime in this new Apple TV+ series, watch the trailer here
Apple TV+ today released the trailer for its buzzy new drama series, called Your Friends & Neighbors. The show stars Jon Hamm in the lead role as a man named Coop, a hedge fund manager who is down on his luck. In an effort to maintain his luxurious lif...
2025-03-12 13:55
Here’s how thin the iPhone 17 Air is expected to be, with the camera bar
The upcoming iPhone 17 Air is expected to be all about sleekness – getting the thinnest iPhone ever, though at the expense of specifications. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo surprised everyone earlier this year when he suggested that the device may be eve...
2025-03-12 12:48
Is it time for some truly colorful MacBook Air models? [Poll]
One of the most attention-grabbing aspects of the new M4 MacBook Air was the announcement of a new color: sky blue. While I’m of the view that gadgets should be silver or black, plenty of people clearly welcome the idea of more colorful MacBook Air m...
2025-03-12 12:15
At least one iPhone 17 model to get liquid cooling, says 3rd report
There have been a couple of previous reports suggesting that at least one iPhone 17 model will run cooler, thanks to a hi-tech liquid cooling system known as a vapor chamber. This has today been backed by a third one – though it’s uncertain which m...
2025-03-12 11:43
M4 MacBook Air available for immediate pickup as new Mac and iPad orders go live
If you haven’t already ordered an M4 MacBook Air, you can still buy one today for immediate pickup, as orders go live for the new Macs and iPads. The new sky blue base model seemed likely to be in high demand, but quick checks on countries in timezon...
2025-03-12 11:07