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Apple is doing something very fascinating with its Beats brand
Apple acquired Beats back in 2014, and it’s certainly been interesting to watch Apple’s varying decisions over the years. For the most part, the Beats brand has stayed completely intact. Beats Music was replaced with Apple Music, and the Beats 1 ra...
2025-03-29 13:30
iPhone users in the EU can now set Google Maps as their default navigation app
Google on Friday released a major update for Google Maps users on iOS, at least for those in the European Union. With the latest version of the app, iPhone users can now set Google Maps as their default navigation app, completely replacing Apple Maps. ...
2025-03-28 23:54
No, Apple isn’t going to release a new ‘iPhone mini’
If you’ve been holding out hope that Apple might soon release a new “mini” version of the iPhone, it’s time to move on. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple has no plans to release another “iPhone mini” device. more…
2025-03-28 21:13
Ted Lasso season 4 is coming: Here’s everything we know so far
Apple TV+ is currently airing one of its best reviewed comedies ever: Seth Rogen’s The Studio. But the TV+ comedy that will always live on in our hearts and minds—Ted Lasso—is currently preparing a new season. Here’s everything we know about Te...
2025-03-28 19:30
HomeKit Weekly: Smartwings expands HomeKit blinds with PoE-powered Matter-over-Ethernet
Smart home automation is all about convenience or security. For me, automation with motorized shades is one upgrade that makes a real difference day-to-day. Instead of manually raising and lowering them at the beginning and end of the day, automation e...
2025-03-28 18:28
My only AirPods Pro problem was fixed by Apple’s Shortcuts app
I’m a very big AirPods fan. I use my AirPods Pro 2 all day, every day of the work week. But there’s one AirPods shortcoming that’s my only real complaint, and it involves toggling between noise modes in Control Center. Fortunately, I’ve found t...
2025-03-28 17:51
iOS 18.4: Here are Apple’s full release notes
The second iOS 18.4 Release Candidate build is rolling out to developers and public beta testers today. In conjunction with that, Apple has shared the official release notes for iOS 18.4 for the first time. The release notes cover much of what we’ve ...
2025-03-28 17:30
New iOS 18.4 RC build now available ahead of imminent launch
Apple just released a brand new RC (release candidate) build of iOS 18.4, bringing additional bug fixes and refinements to the update ahead of its imminent public launch. more…
2025-03-28 17:10
Tested: Waterfield’s Shinjuku Backpack is a beautifully efficient bag for Apple users
I’ve described one of Waterfield’s earlier backpacks as a mini-Tardis, as it carries way more inside than you’d ever expect from the compact form factor, and that’s even more true of the latest Shinjuku Backpack. It looks like a slim backpack s...
2025-03-28 16:00
Deals: 24GB M4 Pro MacBook Pro $220 off, M3 MacBook Air $550 off orig. price, leather Find My wallet $25, more
Your Friday lineup of the best Apple gear deals and accessories for them all is now ready to go. We are tracking solid $220 price drops on a couple different 24GB M4 and M4 Pro MacBook Pro configurations alongside massive deals on M3 MacBook Air models...
2025-03-28 15:50
Security Bite: macOS 15.4 hits “Allow” on TCC event support
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple...
2025-03-28 15:41
Apple’s Photos app has three great AI features flying under the radar
Most of the time, the topic of AI is centered around very narrow applications of the technology, such as a chatbot or image generation. But Apple’s Photos app has three AI features that quietly succeed in meeting very common user needs, even if you d...
2025-03-28 15:13
9to5Mac Daily: March 28, 2025 – iPhone Fold rumors, 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 ...
2025-03-28 14:38
iPhone ‘Fold’ sounds like it’s doing exactly the right thing with its big display
Apple’s first ever foldable iPhone is expected to launch in fall 2026. The iPhone ‘Fold,’ as I’ve been calling it, will have a book-style design, and one new leak about its inner display shows Apple is doing exactly what I want with that extra ...
2025-03-28 13:50
Apple set to face ‘minimal fines’ under the DMA as EU fears Trump retaliation
According to the report from the Financial Times, citing “people familiar with the decisions,” Apple is set to be “fined and ordered to revise its App Store rules” as soon as next week. The fines, however, won’t be as dramatic as initially ex...
2025-03-28 12:48
Apple TV+ kicks off baseball season with a new documentary on the 2024 World Series
Apple is celebrating the return of baseball with a new documentary, Fight for Glory: 2024 World Series, streaming today on Apple TV+. The service’s Friday Night Baseball double-header games also start again this evening. Fight for Glory goes behind t...
2025-03-28 10:41
Instagram adds TikTok-like option to fast-forward Reels videos
Meta on Thursday announced a new feature coming to Instagram users. More specifically, this new feature should benefit those who like to watch Reels, Instagram’s short video platform that competes with TikTok. With the update, users can fast-forward ...
2025-03-27 22:50
WhatsApp can now be your default calling and texting app on iPhone
With iOS 18.2, Apple has introduced a new option that lets iPhone users set third-party apps as the default for calls and messages. Now WhatsApp has finally released an update to support this API, which means that users can choose WhatsApp to be the iP...
2025-03-27 21:57
Apple’s first iOS 19 tease gives off a vibe that we need more of
This week brought the official announcement of WWDC, and with it Apple’s first chance to tease iOS 19—the conference’s tentpole software update that’s getting a new design. Apple’s materials for the conference point to a very specific vibe th...
2025-03-27 20:55
Rumor Replay: Apple Watch camera, iOS 19 screenshots, and iPhone 17
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: iOS 19 screenshots, the Apple Watch is getting a camera, and iPhone 17 side-by-side comparisons. Her...
2025-03-27 19:15