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Apple standing up for Advanced Data Protection is way more important than it seems
Apple’s Advanced Data Protection (ADP) is a privacy feature very few people have been using. Non-techies had never heard of it, and even some geeks hadn’t enabled it. So Apple standing up to the UK government’s attack on ADP might not seem a big ...
2025-03-05 12:25
iOS 18.4 adding RCS support for Google Fi 
Apple yesterday released the latest iOS 18.4 beta and it enables support for RCS on Google Fi. iPhone users on the Google MVNO have been waiting for this improvement to Android-iOS messaging since September.  more…
2025-03-05 11:52
SwitchBot launches affordable and adjustable smart roller shades with Apple Home support
SwitchBot (makers of my ) have launched a new option in the smart blinds space, the SwitchBot Roller Shade. It is one of the cheaper smart blinds options on the market, and it even has an adjustable bar so it can fit many different window sizes. And if...
2025-03-05 10:35
The most interesting thing about Apple’s most boring iPad Air ever
Tim Cook summarized today’s Apple product news in a succinct post on X that caused a bit of laughter across the internet: ”Introducing the newest iPad Air!” The humor is in the fact that there really isn’t much to say about the . It’s just th...
2025-03-04 23:24
The most interesting thing about Apple’s most boring iPad Air
Tim Cook summarized today’s Apple product news in a succinct post on X that caused a bit of laughter across the internet: ”Introducing the newest iPad Air!” The humor is in the fact that there really isn’t much to say about the . It’s just th...
2025-03-04 23:24
Looking for a cheaper iPad with Apple Intelligence? Try the M1 iPad Air
Apple on Tuesday introduced two new iPads: the iPad Air with the M3 chip and an updated entry-level iPad with the A16 chip. While some believed that the cheaper iPad would finally receive support for Apple Intelligence features, that didn’t happen. B...
2025-03-04 20:47
iOS 19: New features, release date, more
Believe it or not, we’re just three months away from the announcement of iOS 19. Ahead of that launch, rumors about new iOS 19 features, supported devices, and more have started to surface. more…
2025-03-04 20:32
Apple just broke its AI product streak with the wrong device
Apple launched two new iPads today, an M3 iPad Air and A16 base iPad. In somewhat of a surprise, the new entry iPad doesn’t support Apple Intelligence—an omission that’s perhaps passable for a budget device, but that makes the iPhone SE’s recen...
2025-03-04 20:18
Apple challenging legality of UK’s secret demand to globally compromise iCloud encryption
It appears Apple will have its day in court to challenge the UK’s not-so-secret-anymore order demanding a backdoor into iCloud. more…
2025-03-04 18:20
iOS 18.4 public beta 2 now available, here’s everything new
Apple has just released public beta 2 for iOS 18.4, bringing a variety of new features and changes for users in the public beta program. Here’s everything that’s new. more…
2025-03-04 18:10
Public beta 2 for iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, more adds these new features
Apple has released public beta 2 for a variety of its software platforms, including macOS Sequoia 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, tvOS 18.4, and more. These updates arrive just over one week after the first betas, and one day after developer versions. more…
2025-03-04 18:10
Severance tried to get Barack Obama for role that ultimately went to Keanu Reeves
Severance’s hit second season continues to set record numbers for Apple TV+, and as part of the ongoing marketing blitz, Ben Stiller was on Jimmy Kimmel last night. During his appearance, he revealed that a Severance guest role in season two’s prem...
2025-03-04 17:41
Apple may release updated Mac Studio with M4 Max and M3 Ultra chips this week
An M4 MacBook Air may not be the only new Mac coming this week. Mark Gurman shared that Apple may actually be planning to release an updated Mac Studio this week, and the company may not be done introducing new M3 chips after all. more…
2025-03-04 17:28
Makers of Kaleidoscope just acquired another native Mac app for developers, and everything is 50% off
Leitmotif, the team behind the awesome diff and merge Mac app Kaleidoscope, is expanding its portfolio of native Mac apps for developers. The company has acquired Taska, a native Mac app that serves as a frontend for web services like GitHub and GitLab...
2025-03-04 17:11
Deals: M4 Mac mini best price of the year from $529, iPhone 15 Pro $480 off, M4 MacBook Pro, more
The new M3 MacBook Air has landed, alongside the upgraded iPad (A16), but we are still tracking Apple Intelligence-compatible iPad mini A17 Pro configs on sale from $399 (just $50 more than the new iPad). Those offers join the best price of the year on...
2025-03-04 16:46
Gurman: M4 MacBook Air expected to launch tomorrow
Apple just launched a new M3 iPad Air, upgraded Magic Keyboard, and A16 iPad. But per Mark Gurman, another product launch is coming tomorrow: the long-awaited M4 MacBook Air. more…
2025-03-04 16:13
Apple wins iCloud storage lawsuit that alleged wrongdoing with pricing
iCloud storage can be a sore spot for iPhone users who don’t want to pay monthly for cloud storage but also find the free 5GB plan nowhere near sufficient. Apple, however, has just defeated a US lawsuit concerning its iCloud storage practices after a...
2025-03-04 15:39
9to5Mac Daily: March 4, 2025 – iOS 18.4 beta 2 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 ...
2025-03-04 15:27
Apple releases spring color iPhone cases and Apple Watch bands
Apple announced the iPad Air (M3) and iPad (A16) today, giving iPad customers more power at mid- and entry-level prices. Additionally, Apple has released its spring collection of Apple Watch bands and iPhone cases. more…
2025-03-04 15:08
Apple releases spring iPhone case and Apple Watch band collection
Apple announced the and iPad (A16) today, giving iPad customers more power at mid- and entry-level prices. Additionally, Apple has released its spring collection of and iPhone cases. more…
2025-03-04 15:08