02-27-25 -

FOX is launching a streaming service led by former Apple TV+ veteran
Among major TV networks in the US, FOX is the only player that doesn’t yet offer a direct-to-consumer streaming service along the lines of Paramount+ (CBS), Peacock (NBC), and Disney+ (ABC). But that’s changing later this year, and the company...

02-27-25 -

Deals: 16GB M3 MacBook Air now up to $420 off original price, 48GB MacBook Pr...
Today’s Apple deal highlights start off with prices dropping even lower on select MacBook configs. Firstly, the 15-inch M3 MacBook Pro with 16GB of RAM is now $420 off the original price before the RAM upgrade alongside models from $899. Then it...

02-27-25 -

New lawsuit alleges Apple Watch carbon neutral claims are false and misleading
Apple has a big goal of making all its products carbon neutral by 2030. But the company is now being sued over claims that its first such product to hit that goal—Apple Watch—isn’t actually as carbon neutral as Apple says. Here’s what you ...

02-27-25 -

Apple might be forced to disable a key iPhone privacy feature in France
Apple has been under investigation by authorities in France for nearly two years over App Tracking Transparency, a privacy feature that lets iPhone users decide whether their activity can be tracked by advertisers or not. You’ve likely seen many...

02-27-25 -

Apple explains why MagSafes removal from iPhone 16e isnt a problem
Reviews for the iPhone 16e have arrived, offering a lot of praise for the new device but also plenty of criticism about one omission in particular: the removal of MagSafe. But according to Apple representatives who spoke with John Gruber, the feat...

02-27-25 -

Two new pieces of Mac malware in the wild one being fixed this week
There are two new reports of Mac malware in the wild, with the first of them set to be blocked by an update expected this week. There’s no word yet on a fix for the second, but you’d have to be a pretty naive Mac user to fall for it … ...

02-27-25 -

Flood of violent and graphic content on Instagram; Meta says an error, not re...
Instagram users saw a flood of violent and sexually explicit contents in their Reels before the company responded to complaints … more…

02-27-25 -

Xiaomi has shown how to make a messy camera module look beautiful
I’ve never been a fan of raised camera modules, whether on iPhones or Android phones – but Xiaomi has found a way to make one beautiful … more…

02-27-25 -

Theres a fun hidden message in the official iPhone 16 wallpapers
Each current iPhone gets its own wallpaper, and it turns out there’s a fun hidden message in the official iPhone 16 wallpapers. While not obvious when viewing the one of the models in isolation, it becomes much easier to spot when you see thr...

02-27-25 -

iPhone 17e already seen in supply chain, says leaker
One of the questions raised by the iPhone 16e naming is whether it points to an annual update to the entry-level iPhone, with an iPhone 17e following next year. A leaker who got early wind of the the iPhone 16e name says there are already signs...

02-27-25 -

First lab tests show new Apple modem in iPhone 16e is comparable to iPhone 16...
The first tests of the iPhone 16e’s cellular performance show promising results. The Chinese review site Geekerwan performed various 5G testing with the iPhone 16e, using a special synthetic cell tower broadcasting inside their lab. In gener...

02-27-25 -

iPhone 16e reviews praise battery life and C1 chip, but criticize compromises...
Apple last week announced the iPhone 16e, a new entry-level iPhone with an A18 chip and OLED display that costs $599. A day ahead of the official launch in stores, the first iPhone 16e reviews went live on the internet, and they all talk about bat...

02-26-25 -

Apples Find My network exploit lets hackers silently track any Bluetooth device
Apple’s Find My network lets users easily track their devices and accessories such as . However, despite having anti-stalking features, researchers at George Mason University recently discovered an exploit that lets hackers silently track any Bl...

02-26-25 -

Heres how Apple Intelligence behaves when you try to use it in multiple langu...
With the release of the first beta of iOS 18.4 last week, Apple has finally expanded the capabilities of Apple Intelligence to languages other than English. But one of the questions that non-English users had was “will Apple Intelligence work in...

02-26-25 -

iPhone 17 Pro models again rumored to feature 12GB RAM for increased AI support
Apple Intelligence has raised the bar when it comes to RAM requirements as AI-based features require a device with at least 8GB of RAM. With Apple working to expand the capabilities of Apple Intelligence even further, the company is now rumored to...

02-26-25 -

Im not convinced this Apple Account tool actually does anything
Fifteen days ago, Apple released a tool for iPhone and iPad that allegedly allows you to migrate purchases from one Apple Account to another. The primary requirement is that you must be logged in with both Apple Accounts on the same iPhone or iPad...

02-26-25 -

New Apple TV 4K with AI would be an instant upgrade for me, heres why
Apple is reportedly developing a new Apple TV 4K device that will launch later this year. While I wasn’t pining for an upgrade before, Amazon’s new demo of Alexa+ features changed that. It showed me just how great an Apple TV 4K upgrade with A...

02-26-25 -

Watch: Texas man credits Apple Watch with helping save life after heart healt...
Heart Month may be coming to a close, but continues to save lives. The latest story comes out of Austin, Texas. Mike Gomez credits the Apple Watch with helping to save his life after receiving a number of irregular heart rate notifications and...

02-26-25 -

Amazons Alexa+ includes a feature that Siri has always needed
Siri is basically perfect and always has been, but there’s one voice assistant feature Amazon’s Alexa+ has that Apple has always needed — long before the age of modern generative AI. more…

02-26-25 -

ColorWare now selling retro AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 w/ ANC in classic bei...
Remember that awesome with a AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation. more…

02-26-25 -

When is WWDC 2025? Heres what to expect
One of the most exciting times of the year for Apple fans is swiftly approaching. WWDC is held every June as Apple’s showcase for the next year of its software platforms. This year, Apple will announce iOS 19, watchOS 11, macOS 16, and more at W...

02-26-25 -

Apple TV+ is making way more global content than ever, and this explains why
Netflix just released its latest bi-annual data dump, outlining all the most popular shows and movies from the second half of 2024. One interesting highlight in particular may help explain why Apple TV+ has been leaning so hard into global, non-En...

02-26-25 -

Apple now sells the M4 iMac refurbished with discounts
Earlier this month, Apple added the M4 Mac mini and MacBook Pro to its refurbished store. But the M4 iMac—which launched at the same time—was mysteriously absent. Now, however, the full M4 Mac lineup is available. more…

02-26-25 -

No, youre probably not fired, Slack and other services are down
No, Friday didn’t come early and you didn’t get fired. Slack and a bunch of other online services are just going in and out for everyone. more…

02-26-25 -

Spotify CEO calls Apples EU compliance a farce, urges penalty enforcement
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek is not very happy about Apple’s current compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). In a new interview with Bloomberg, he criticizes Apple and calls on EU regulators to bring swift action against the company. ...

02-26-25 -

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard suggests UK broke agreement i...
According to a letter seen by 9to5Mac, the Trump Administration is investigating whether the UK may have broken a bilateral agreement when secretly demanding that Apple build a global backdoor into iCloud. more…

02-26-25 -

Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 up to $168 off, M4 iPad Pro $150 off, Powerbeats...
Alongside ongoing rare price drops on the Nomad iPhone 16 cases and Apple Watch bands, today’s collection of deals is kicking off with some deep discounts on Apple Watch Series 10. You’ll now find open-box units with full Apple warranties at a...

02-26-25 -

Neural: Amazon announces Alexa+ AI, ChatGPT expands Deep Research access, Cla...
Welcome to Neural. AI moves fast. We help you keep up. Much has unfolded in AI Land since we last spoke. Amazon has officially announced Alexa+, OpenAI has made a feature free that used to cost $200/month, Anthropic unveiled and released Claude ...

02-26-25 -

This is every Apple Intelligence feature thats available now
Apple Intelligence is an umbrella term for Apple’s vast suite of AI-powered features across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and soon Vision Pro. New features have rolled out across several releases of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS and changed many aspects of how ou...

02-26-25 -

9to5Mac Daily: February 26, 2025 Apple doorbell 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. Spons...

02-26-25 -

iOS 18.4 hints at a tentpole feature of Apples new HomePad
iOS 18.4 is now available in beta, and one of its main additions came as a total surprise: a new Food hub and cooking experience for Apple News. However, there’s a new Home product launching soon—I call it ‘HomePad’—that the cooking feat...

02-26-25 -

Trump wants Apple to GET RID OF DEI RULES, NOT JUST MAKE ADJUSTMENTS
President Trump has calmly suggested that Apple should consider reevaluating its policies around diversity, equity, and inclusion, while making the case that meritocracy could yield better results and reduce workplace division. Wait, scratch that,...

02-26-25 -

Apple TV+ announces Bono documentary, the first feature-length Apple Immersiv...
Apple TV+ today announced a new documentary film called Bono: Stories of Surrender, which streams worldwide on May 30, and will also be available in an immersive 3D format viewable in the Apple Vision Pro headset. In fact, this will be the firs...

02-26-25 -

Brits unmoved by loss of Advanced Data Protection and Apple needs to change ...
In a world in which privacy is a hot-button issue, we might have expected Brits to be outraged that their government was responsible for Apple withdrawing Advanced Data Protection from the UK. In reality, it’s gone largely unremarked. A new ...

02-26-25 -

Mac market share growing faster than top three PC brands; Apple leads in AI
A new market intelligence report indicates that Mac market share grew at a faster rate that the top three PC brands during the final quarter of last year. Apple also dominates the AI-capable computer market, with a 45% share against 15% for the...

02-26-25 -

Return to inbox: this new iPhone Mail setting fixes one of the apps most anno...
One of the longest standing feature requests for Apple Mail on iPhone is for the app to change how it behaves when a user moves a message to a different folder, or sends it to the trash. Until iOS 18.4, the Mail app would always automatically ...

02-25-25 -

These are my favorite Find My accessories
There’s a robust ecosystem of Find My accessories on the market nowadays. All of these accessories would make great additions to your life. After all, what’s a better investment than a way to keep track of their most important possessions? ...

02-25-25 -

Opera One now lets users access Discord, Slack, and Bluesky from the sidebar
Opera released an update on Tuesday for Opera One, the company’s web browser focused on AI tools. With the new version, Opera One makes it easier for users to access Discord, Slack, and Bluesky directly from the sidebar with just a click. mo...

02-25-25 -

Apples rumored smart home doorbell may feature MagSafe
A Bloomberg report last year revealed that Apple has been working on a new smart doorbell to compete with . Although the device is still in the early stages of development and won’t come to the market anytime soon, a new rumor suggests that Appl...

02-25-25 -

Ubiquiti launches three new 10G cloud gateways for next-level networking
Ubiquiti continues to be a leader in the enterprise networking industry with three new 10-gigabit UniFi Cloud Gateways designed to future-proof networks. In the last five years, the company has been on a roll with new products and services; these ...

02-25-25 -

Apple blames phonetic overlap for iOS dictation replacing racist with Trump
Apple says that “phonetic overlap” is to blame for a peculiar glitch in the iPhone’s dictation feature. Over the last several days, the “bug” has gained traction on various social networks including TiKTok. In one video on TikTok, yo...

02-25-25 -

Pixelmators apps have been updated, two weeks after Apple confirmed owners
Pixelmator’s suite of photo editing apps have just been updated today, two weeks after Apple officially confirmed it had taken ownership. Here’s what to expect. more…

02-25-25 -

Apple just released new AirPods Max firmware
Apple just shipped a firmware update for AirPods Max users who have the original Lightning model, the first such update since all the way back in October. Here’s what you should know. more…

02-25-25 -

Framous for Mac is the best way to frame your screenshots
Dark Noise developer Charlie Chapman is out with a new Mac utility called “Framous.” The app aims to be the best way to add device frames to screenshots. more…

02-25-25 -

iPhone 16e has five key upgrades to entice iPhone 15 users
Apple’s new iPhone 16e isn’t quite as budget-friendly as the iPhone SE it replaced, but it’s still a fantastic option for users looking to upgrade without breaking the bank. For iPhone 15 owners specifically, there are five big upgrades that...

02-25-25 -

Apple investors reject proposal to end DEI program as Tim Cook commits to a c...
Apple is holding its annual shareholder meeting today as investors vote on several proposals and hear updates from CEO Tim Cook. Most notably, Apple shareholders rejected an outside proposal calling for the company to end its DEI initiatives. ...

02-25-25 -

Deals: M4 Pro MacBook Pro 48GB $300 off, iPhone 15 Pro $500 off, Nomad Apple ...
Deals on the M4 Mac mini continue as well as Apple Pencil Pro and M4 iPad Pro models, but there’s more to come today. Starting off with the M4 Pro MacBook Pro, we now have configs with 48GB of RAM at $300 off the going rate joining the entry-lev...

02-25-25 -

Apples new C1 brings two killer features, and its just the start
Apple’s newest iPhone comes with a key component many years in the making: the C1 modem. The idea of a new modem may not sound very exciting on the surface, but already with this first version it’s become clear why Apple spent so long developi...

02-25-25 -

Hyperspace for Mac is a new app that reclaims disk space without actually del...
Is your Mac running low on local storage? Try this new app before you start sacrificing files. more…

02-25-25 -

9to5Mac Daily: February 25, 2025 iOS 18.4 and visionOS 2.4 beta details
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...