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Here are some of the best protective cases and lanyards for the new AirPods 4
Apple’s AirPods 4 are available in two different versions: one with ANC active noise cancellation and support for MagSafe chargers. And if you have AirPods 4, read on as we’ve put together a list of some of the best protective cases and lanyards fo...
2025-03-14 23:21
Apple quietly launches new app for users who want to help improve Apple Maps
Apple quietly launched a new app on Friday called “Maps Surveyor,” which lets users contribute to Apple Maps by collecting data about their surroundings and sending it to the company. However, not everyone can use the new app. more…
2025-03-14 23:09
Apple needs another Snow Leopard to fix its software
The last few days have been very busy when it comes to Apple news. That’s because the company has confirmed that the new Siri experience has been delayed while sources suggest that the new features promised at last year’s WWDC won’t be ready any ...
2025-03-14 22:25
Siri delays hurt, but half-baked features could have been a real Apple crisis
Apple’s recent Siri delays have stirred up a mess of bad press, and reportedly led to an all-hands meeting where an exec called the affair “ugly and embarrassing.” But per another key quote from that meeting, there’s no doubt Apple saved itself...
2025-03-14 20:55
This is how you can update your AirPods to new firmware
Apple updates its AirPods products periodically with new firmware, which installs automatically in the background. But while the process was a mystery for years, the company now offers step-by-step instructions for how to manually trigger a firmware up...
2025-03-14 20:29
Next week’s Severance finale will be the show’s longest episode ever
There’s only one more episode of Severance left this season, and Apple TV+ has just revealed that the finale will by far be the longest episode yet. Here’s what to expect. more…
2025-03-14 20:00
Apple exec slams ‘ugly and embarrassing’ Siri delays in all-hands meeting
We’re one week removed from Apple’s decision to indefinitely delay the “more personalized” version of Siri that was first announced at WWDC 2024, and the blowback hasn’t let up. Now, Bloomberg has the details from an all-hands meeting for the...
2025-03-14 18:41
HomeKit Weekly: Aqara LED Bulb T2 is a versatile smart bulb with Matter support and advanced Zigbee features
Aqara LED Bulb T2 is the company’s latest smart lighting option, bringing a nice combination of Thread and Zigbee support. Matter support, Zigbee Adaptive Lighting, and ultra-wide color tuning make it a solid addition to any HomeKit environment. more…
2025-03-14 18:00
Control Center is getting even better in iOS 18.4, here’s what’s new
iOS 18’s new Control Center has proven to be much more than a one-off design change. Apple has steadily added new capabilities to Control Center via software updates, and iOS 18.4 continues that trend in a big way thanks to several nice upgrades. mor...
2025-03-14 17:22
Security Bite: Clean up public Wi-Fi connections with a script
Whether you own a personally or manage a fleet with enterprise endpoint software like Mosyle, there’s a good chance you have scores of old unsecured wireless networks saved—Wi-Fi points that don’t require authentication. Common places where users...
2025-03-14 16:59
I bought an M1 MacBook Air in 2025 – but can I resist the M4?
I thought I had this figured out. I was making a hard-headed decision to buy a refurbed M1 MacBook Air with 16GB RAM for half the price of a new M4 one, for reasons I’ll explain in a moment. But, ironically, it’s because the M1 version is so good t...
2025-03-14 16:00
How good is the iPhone 16e camera?
The camera is one of the biggest differentiators between the iPhone 16e and the rest of the iPhone lineup. The iPhone 16e features a single 48MP camera and misses out on software features like ProRaw, macro mode, the latest Photographic Styles, and mor...
2025-03-14 15:53
Apple has been hinting at iOS 19’s new design, here’s what the clues say
Apple is reportedly planning a major new design for iOS 19, the “biggest revamp since iOS 7.” Specific details on changes are scarce. But looking at recent iPhone apps and designs, it seems that Apple has been hinting at what’s coming in iOS 19 f...
2025-03-14 15:53
Deals: New M4 MacBook Air $949 low, iPhone 15 Pro Max $426 off orig. price, 1TB M4 iPad Pro $250 off, more
We are ready to cap the work week off in Apple deals with ongoing price drops on both AirPods 4 from $100 and the lauded AirPods Pro 2 at $170. But we have some fresh new deals including all four colors of Apple’s most affordable new M4 MacBook Air a...
2025-03-14 15:45
New Apple TV+ show is a ‘riveting’ crime thriller with 90% Rotten Tomatoes score
Apple TV+ just debuted a new series that is getting a lot of love from critics, and has a fantastic trailer too. Here are all the details on Dope Thief, the latest crime thriller from Apple TV+ that’s available now. more…
2025-03-14 13:42
Apple officially announces Ted Lasso season 4
Ted Lasso was the first big hit on Apple TV+, but the show’s fate has been up in the air since season 3 concluded in May 2023. Initially, we all thought season 3 would be the show’s final season, but there have been a lot of hints recently that a s...
2025-03-14 13:08
End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging on iPhone coming in future software update
In collaboration with the GSM Association, Apple today announced it will add support for the new RCS Universal Profile specification which includes end-to-end encryption for messages sent over the protocol. This brings RCS much closer to iMessage in te...
2025-03-14 09:16
iPhone 16e users have been experiencing issues with Bluetooth audio
It’s been two weeks since the iPhone 16e arrived in stores and in the hands of early adopters. Unfortunately, some of them have been experiencing issues with Bluetooth audio, especially when using wireless headphones. At least based on multiple repor...
2025-03-14 00:33
Apple working on new live translation feature for AirPods with iOS 19
We’re only three months away from the next WWDC, when Apple will unveil iOS 19. According to recent rumors, the update will be a big one, focusing on introducing a new design for the iPhone and iPad operating system. But it seems that Apple has other...
2025-03-13 20:17
Rumor Replay: iOS 19 redesign, iPhone 17 Ultra hints, and more
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’s major redesign, hints of an iPhone 17 Ultra, HomePad delays, and more. Here are this week...
2025-03-13 19:50