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10-21-25 -
These five renewed iPhones under $600 still hold up surprisingly well in 2025
If you’re trying to buy a new iPhone but don’t quite want an iPhone 17, it can often be hard to find something on a tighter budget. Sure, Apple offers the iPhone 16e at $599 – but not everyone finds that to be a compelling phone. Luckily, th...
10-20-25 -
Hands-on with Ankers new limited edition 14-in-1 MacBook docking station
Recently, Anker announced a new collaboration with Black Myth, and they’re slowly rolling out a number of limited-edition themed products around that. First of which is their 14-in-1 DL7400 desktop dock, which I’ll be going hands on with. ...
10-20-25 -
Tyler Stalman reviews the iPhone Air camera from a pro photographers perspective
After reviewing the cameras on the iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Pro, photographer Tyler Stalman has released his review of the iPhone Air camera. Here are a few highlights. more…
10-20-25 -
Opera expands Neons AI toolkit with a deep research agent
Opera’s AI-powered browser can now split queries into multiple tasks to quickly provide a more comprehensive result. Here’s how that works. more…
10-20-25 -
Apple faces new antitrust complaint in China over App Store rules
Last year, Apple won a 2021 lawsuit in China that accused it of charging excessive commissions on the App Store. Now, one lawyer behind that case is challenging Apple’s App Store practices once again. Here are the details. more…
10-20-25 -
Claude Code comes to iOS and web as research preview
Today, Anthropic rolled out Claude Code on the web and iOS, launching it as a research preview to subscribers on its Pro and Max plans. Here’s what that means. more…
10-20-25 -
WhatsApp bans AI chatbots from using its business API
Starting next year, AI companies won’t be allowed to use WhatsApp as a chat interface. Here are the details. more…
10-20-25 -
Jon Prosser misses deadline, Apple lawsuit to move ahead without his represen...
The US District Court for the Northern District of California has accepted Apple’s request to enter default against Jon Prosser in the lawsuit it filed last July. Here’s what that means. more…
10-20-25 -
Apple Watch Ultra 3 after one month: The feature I cant give up
I’ve had an Apple Watch Ultra 3 for just over a month now, and it’s my first Ultra model ever. Here’s what my experience has been like so far, including the one Ultra feature I can’t imagine giving up. more…
10-20-25 -
Apple Vision Pro (M5) to get updated Developer Strap, code and icon reveal
The new Apple Vision Pro (M5) isn’t fully compatible with the original Developer Strap, which features a USB-C port to simplify development. However, Apple may be preparing an updated version, based on some code and an asset included in today’...
10-20-25 -
Severance season 3 is coming: Heres everything we know right now
Severance’s season 2 finale left viewers reeling when it aired earlier this year, leading to a lot of questions about what’s coming for Mark S. and company in season 3. Here’s everything we know so far about Severance season 3 and when to ex...
10-20-25 -
Everything new in iOS 26.1 beta 4
iOS 26.1 continues to introduce new features and changes for the upcoming iPhone software update. Here’s the latest from iOS 26.1 beta 4 and more. more…
10-20-25 -
MagSafe Monday: LISEN Qi2.2 MagSafe Car Charger offers 25 watt charging for s...
Wireless charging has come a long way since the early days, when it felt like only something you’d use at night. The introduction of MagSafe with the iPhone 12 was a huge win for the standard, and now the industry is unifying around Qi2. The new...
10-20-25 -
New iOS 26.1 toggle can stop accidental Camera launches
iOS 26.1 beta 4 was released today, and in addition to offering a new setting to tone down Liquid Glass, there’s also a toggle that can stop you from accidentally launching the Camera app on your Lock Screen. Here’s what’s new. more…
10-20-25 -
iOS 26.1 beta 4 adds new setting to tone down Liquid Glass transparency
iOS 26 introduced a bold new Liquid Glass design, bringing transparency and fluidity throughout the iPhone’s interface. iPadOS 26 and macOS 26 brought similar designs to the iPad and Mac, respectively. Not a fan of that design? Well, iOS 26.1...
10-20-25 -
Apple releases beta 4 for tvOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1, and more
Apple has a new round of developer beta updates for tvOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1,and more available today: beta 4 is here. more…
10-20-25 -
Apple releases iOS 26.1 beta 4 for iPhone [Update: Public beta]
iOS 26.1 is the first big update to Apple’s major operating system release, and as of today, the fourth developer beta version has arrived for testing. more…
10-20-25 -
iPadOS 26.1 beta 4 available now, heres what to expect
Apple has just released iPadOS 26.1 beta 4 for developers. Here’s what to expect from today’s update. more…
10-20-25 -
macOS Tahoe 26.1 beta 4 now available, heres whats coming [U: Public beta]
Following last week’s release, Apple is rolling out macOS 26.1 beta 4 for developers. Here’s what to expect from the update. more…
10-20-25 -
9to5Mac Daily: October 20, 2025 Apples F1 deal, MacBook rumors
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. Spons...
10-20-25 -
These key Messages upgrades are still missing from iOS 26, at least for now
Earlier this year, Apple confirmed that it’d be supporting end-to-end encryption with RCS in a future software update. At the time, iOS 18 was still the latest version of iOS – thus implying that the upgrade would come as part of the next roun...
10-20-25 -
Deals: M4 iPad Pro $406 off, 512GB M3 iPad Air $279 off, iPhone 16 Pro Max $5...
Your 9to5toys Lunch Break is ready to kick the week off with some big time price drops on iPad. Alongside the M5 iPad Pro pre-order deals we detailed previously, Amazon just knocked over $400 off this upgraded M4 iPad Pro model and it is now deliv...
10-20-25 -
Apples stock hits new all-time high with iPhone 17 sales surging
Apple’s stock price just reached an all-time high, currently sitting around $263 per share and rising. Here are the details. more…
10-20-25 -
iOS 26.1 makes AirPods Pros latest feature even better, heres whats new
iOS 26.1 is expected to launch very soon, and when it does, it will include changes not only for iPhone but also AirPods. That’s because Live Translation is expanding significantly. Here’s what’s new for AirPods in iOS 26.1. more…
10-20-25 -
Apples Sports app just got better for NFL and college football fans
Apple’s Sports app has quickly become my favorite way to keep up with live sports scores, and a new update should make the app even better for NFL and college sports fans. more…
10-20-25 -
Its getting harder and harder to believe Apple can deliver on the new Siri
For a very long time, I urged patience with Apple’s efforts to turn Siri into a truly intelligent assistant. Back in 2023, I argued that the stakes were higher for Siri than for primarily text-based AI systems like ChatGPT. I’ve also said t...
10-20-25 -
iOS 26.1 release date: Heres when to expect the next iPhone update
The next big iPhone update, iOS 26.1, is coming soon. It’s currently in beta testing, but a public launch isn’t far off. Here’s the expected iOS 26.1 release date. more…
10-20-25 -
New Apple video with Jane Goodall highlights Mac: Great ideas start here
Apple has published a new video today promoting the Mac, and it features the voice of the late Jane Goodall. Here are the details. more…
10-20-25 -
You can now sign up to the Apple TV and Peacock bundle, discount also availab...
As announced last week, there is a new bundle offer which combines Apple TV (formerly Apple TV+) and Peacock streaming services, offering substantial savings to US customers. You can get Apple TV with Peacock Premium for $14.99, or upgrade to th...
10-20-25 -
Where do you stand on the non-pro MacBook Pro debate? [Poll]
There’s been something of a debate going on recently over what some term “the non-pro MacBook Pro,” with what John Gruber refers to as “the no-adjective M-series chip.” The debate centers on whether it makes sense to buy the base mode...
10-20-25 -
Cheapest and most expensive iPhone 17 models reportedly seeing strong sales
Both the cheapest and the most expensive iPhone 17 models are reportedly seeing strong demand. A new market intelligence report says that the base iPhone 17 is proving especially popular. The report says that in the first 10 days of availabilit...
10-20-25 -
Alexa, Snapchat, Fortnite, ChatGPT and more taken down by major AWS outage
A major Amazon Web Services outage resulted in many different platforms and services being taken down for many users in the US. This includes Amazon, Alexa, Snapchat, Fortnite, ChatGPT, and more. The problem first occurred shortly after midnigh...
10-20-25 -
Apple TV, Apple Music and App Store are down as Apple services suffer major o...
Apple online services are currently experience a big outage that has lasted a couple hours already. Some customers are noticing they are unable to stream on Apple TV, listen to their library on Apple Music, or download new apps from the App Store....
10-19-25 -
AirPods Pro 3 proved me wrong, but they now have one unfortunate drawback
When AirPods Pro 3 initially debuted, I was a little bit hesitant about upgrading. I felt that AirPods Pro 2 were still excellent. On top of that, one of the key features of AirPods Pro 3, Live Translation, was also coming to AirPods Pro 2. Howeve...
10-19-25 -
MLS playoff matches to be available to all Apple TV subscribers, MLS Season P...
As first reported by Sports Business Journal, all of the Major League Soccer playoff matches will be watchable with an Apple TV subscription (formerly Apple TV+), meaning fans don’t need the add-on MLS Season Pass subscription to tune in. The...
10-19-25 -
Apple employees have concerns over Siri performance in early iOS 26.4 builds:...
Early next year, Apple is set to debut its new AI-infused Siri as part of iOS 26.4 – after well over a year of delays. However, despite all of the additional time the company had to rethink its approach, some Apple engineers testing the software...
10-18-25 -
These are the best new MacBook deals right now: options starting at $599
In the Apple Silicon era, MacBooks have become more affordable than ever – with brand new models starting as low as $599. With looming global tariffs, these great deals could potentially be coming to an end soon – so if you’re in the market ...
10-18-25 -
Apples new M5 chip rivals M1 Ultra in early benchmarks
Earlier this week, Apple unveiled three new products with the M5 chip, built on the third generation 3nm process. While it’s only in one Mac at the moment – the 14-inch MacBook Pro – early benchmark results look incredibly promising. mor...
10-18-25 -
Indie App Spotlight: Auvio lets you create endless soundscapes on your iPhone
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Auvio is a neat audio engine for your iPho...
10-18-25 -
PSA: If you dont like the new Preview app on iOS 26, theres an easy fix for it
With iOS 26, Apple introduced a new app on iPhone and iPad: Preview. This app has been on the Mac for a long time, and as the name suggests, it serves as a system-wide file preview of sorts, that way you don’t need an app to view every file. ...
10-18-25 -
My favorite MagSafe battery banks for iPhone Air, iPhone 17, and more
With iPhone Air, Apple reintroduced the MagSafe battery pack. It’s $99, and optimized specifically for iPhone Air. It’s rather slim, though it’s rather weak in capacity – making Qi2 alternatives all the more interesting. We’ll be delving...
10-18-25 -
MX Master 4 Review: Logitechs popular Mac productivity mouse just got even be...
Late last month, Logitech unveiled the latest generation of its much loved productivity mouse – the MX Master 4. I’ve been testing it out for well over a month at this point, and it’s certainly a compelling offering for everyone, whether you...
10-18-25 -
What can I plug into my iPhone 17 USB-C port?
iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air feature a USB-C port at the bottom of the phone. If you are upgrading from an older phone, this means your old Lightning accessories won’t work anymore. But the USB-C port is much more capable overall. ...
10-18-25 -
Apple @ Work: Why Apple should cut the software update delay to 30 days
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage &...
10-18-25 -
Kuxius X40 Turbo now comes in Cosmic Orange with 25W Qi2.2 charging [Hands-on]
Apple quietly made a massive update to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 lineup with their new iOS 26 update. They now officially support the new Qi2.2 wireless charging standard, allowing you to wirelessly fast-charge your iPhone at up to 25W. So one o...
10-17-25 -
9to5Rewards: iPhone 17 Pro/Air giveaway + 20% off iMazing
We’ve teamed up with iMazing– one of the most advanced and comprehensive iPhone management platforms available on both macOS and Windows– to give away the new iPhone 17 (Pro or Air). Head below to enter the giveaway and get the new iMazing 3...
10-17-25 -
AirPods Pro 3 after one month: The most complicated upgrade yet
Apple launched AirPods Pro 3 last month to widespread praise from reviewers. I’ve been using AirPods Pro 3 since upgrading on day one, and my experience has been a little more complicated so far. more…
10-17-25 -
WhatsApp to restrict how many messages users can send without replies
To curb WhatsApp’s growing spam problem, Meta will begin testing a monthly cap for how many messages users can send to people who haven’t replied. Here are the details. more…
10-17-25 -
HomeKit Weekly: Putting the SwitchBot S20 to work in HomeKit with Matter
Previously, I wrote about the SwitchBot K11+, a smaller robot vacuum that was a great option for smaller spaces. This week, I am looking at the new SwitchBot S20, and this one is built for much bigger homes. After using it for the past few months,...
10-17-25 -
All five episodes of Mr. Scorsese docuseries now available on Apple TV
The new docuseries explores Martin Scorsese’s far-reaching career, with never-before-seen footage from his private archives, and multiple interviews with friends, colleagues and Hollywood stars. more…

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