- Apple is releasing another iPad Air in the spring: What to expect
According to recent reports from Bloomberg, Apple will be releasing another with “internal improvements” as early as spring 2025. The iPad Air was just refreshed with M2 earlier this year, meaning there’d be around 12 months between refreshes, rather than the typical 18-24 months between refreshes. With such a short turnaround time, it leaves you wondering: what will Apple actually be updating in these iPads? more…
- 2 days ago 12 Oct 24, 7:50pm -
- Apple now allowing users to change their iCloud email address starting with iOS 18.1
For the first time, starting in iOS 18.1, Apple will allow users to change their iCloud email address entirely. Previously, users could set an alias to send emails from, but there was no way to outright change or remove whatever you first set your iCloud email as. Now, you can. more…
- 2 days ago 12 Oct 24, 6:45pm -
- Apple @ Work: Initial macOS Sequoia release broke networking for security and VPN tools – who’s responsible?
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- 2 days ago 12 Oct 24, 6:30pm -
- Adobe Express updated with new features and better integration with Creative Cloud
Adobe this week announced a series of new features coming to Adobe Express, a platform aimed at mainstream users who need to create web pages and graphics. Among the new features, the platform now integrates better with Creative Cloud apps and provides new tools for text and shapes. more…
- 3 days ago 12 Oct 24, 4:26am -
- New Apple TV show ‘Disclaimer’ now available to watch, starring Cate Blanchett
Apple TV+ today starts streaming a high-profile new series, called Disclaimer, based on the . The series is created by esteemed Alfonso Cuarón, and stars Cate Blanchett in the lead roles. Here’s how to watch. more…
- 3 days ago 12 Oct 24, 1:59am -
- iOS 18 fixed my motion sickness problem with one new feature
Apple can sometimes dip into hyperbole with its marketing. But every now and then, a new iPhone or software feature truly is “life changing.” For me this year, that feature has been Vehicle Motion Cues in iOS 18, which fixed my motion sickness. more…
- 3 days ago 12 Oct 24, 1:54am -
- HomeKit Weekly: Unlock movie-quality smart home automations with Matter-enabled window shades
Of all the smart home products I’ve tried over the years, one stands out as making the biggest impact in my life day to day while also giving me the type of automation that was only available in the movies previously. I am talking about Matter-enabled window shades, and I just installed a new set in my bathroom, and it’s been incredible. This week, I am looking at the Canisteo Motorized Woven Woods window shades. more…
- 3 days ago 11 Oct 24, 11:30pm -
- Apple Intelligence privacy features: Here’s what you should know
Apple Intelligence is launching later this month, bringing a first wave of AI features to your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. But as with all AI technology, the matter of privacy is a key one to pay attention to. How does Apple Intelligence handle user privacy? Here’s what you should know. more…
- 3 days ago 11 Oct 24, 11:21pm -
- 9to5Mac Daily: October 11, 2024 – Apple Vision Pro news, 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. Level up your home cleaning automation with Roborock and save up to $650 for Prime Big Deals Day. more…
- 3 days ago 11 Oct 24, 11:16pm -
- A tiny iPhone 16 Pro feature is my sleeper hit of the year
If you were asked to list off the iPhone 16 Pro’s changes, what would come to mind? Likely Camera Control, better battery, improved cameras, the forthcoming Apple Intelligence, and so on. These are clearly the headliners. But there’s one tiny upgrade that’s consistently surprised me: the new iPhone 16 display’s minimum brightness. more…
- 3 days ago 11 Oct 24, 9:45pm -
- Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 from $376, AirPods Max $154 off, iPads from $199, HomeKit gear, and more
We are now ready to roundup some fresh new deals we have spotted this morning to join the ongoing all-time low on the black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2, the new Apple Pencil Pro with Find My, and the best price yet on Apple’s new 25W MagSafe charger. Firstly, we have new all-time lows on select configurations of the new Apple Watch Series 10 starting from $376 joined by even – USB-C $498 or Lightning $395. Then it’s over to iPad 9 down at just $199 and the HomeKit Eve Aqua Smart Water Con…
- 3 days ago 11 Oct 24, 9:16pm -
- Apple opens massive research lab in China amid stiff iPhone competition
Apple has opened a huge new research lab in Shenzhen, China. The lab was first announced back in March, but the South China Morning Post reports that it became operational this week. Here’s what Apple has planned for the facility, and how it relates to struggling iPhone sales. more…
- 3 days ago 11 Oct 24, 7:32pm -
- Apple once again cuts interest rate for Apple Card Savings Account
After cutting interest rates for the Apple Card Savings Account last month, Apple and Goldman Sachs are cutting interest rates again. Customers were notified of the change on Thursday night, and it will take effect on Friday, October 11. more…
- 4 days ago 11 Oct 24, 7:19am -
- Ticketmaster announces support for richer event tickets in Apple Wallet with iOS 18
With iOS 18, the Apple Wallet app has gained support for richer event tickets, which provide more details with useful information about the event. As iOS 18 is now available to the public, Ticketmaster announced on Thursday that it will soon be rolling out support for richer tickets in Apple Wallet. more…
- 4 days ago 11 Oct 24, 6:21am -
- A year later, Meta is yet to launch the promised WhatsApp for iPad
Meta last year confirmed its plans to finally release an iPad-specific version of WhatsApp right after launching a macOS app rebuilt from scratch. A beta version of the iPad app was released in late September, but a year later, WhatsApp for is still a beta app. more…
- 4 days ago 11 Oct 24, 5:58am -
- Apple is donating to help people affected by Hurricane Milton
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced on Thursday that Apple will donate to help people affected by the disasters caused by Hurricane Milton, which has become a dangerous threat to the state of Florida. more…
- 4 days ago 11 Oct 24, 5:27am -
- Apple stops signing iOS 18.0, preventing downgrades from 18.0.1
Today exactly one week after releasing iOS 18.0.1 to the public, Apple has stopped signing the prior iOS 18.0 software release. This means it’s no longer possible to downgrade to the older iPhone version. more…
- 4 days ago 11 Oct 24, 1:58am -
- Apple hosted ‘Global Police Summit’ to help law enforcement use its products better, per report
Typically when Apple and law enforcement are in the news together, it’s because of a standoff over user privacy. But today, a new report outlines the company’s efforts to build bridges with law enforcement—efforts that may be changing. more…
- 4 days ago 11 Oct 24, 1:18am -
- Apple wants to know why and how often people use their Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro has been available for just over seven months, and Apple is starting to ramp up its market research among customers. The company is sending surveys to early Vision Pro adopters inviting them to share their experiences with things like comfort, use cases, and much more. more…
- 4 days ago 11 Oct 24, 12:57am -
- 9to5Mac Daily: October 10, 2024 – Apple exec changes, Amazon partnership
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. Level up your home cleaning automation with Roborock and save up to $650 for Prime Big Deals Day. more…
- 4 days ago 10 Oct 24, 11:49pm -
- M4 MacBook Pro leaks and release date, iOS 18.1 beta 6, more Apple execs retiring
Benjamin and Chance get excited for Apple’s upcoming product launches, which we are now expecting for the end of the month. The base model M4 MacBook Pro might even have fully leaked on the web. iOS 18.1 beta 6 brings some nice refinements, and more high-profile Apple execs are retiring from their posts.And in Happy Hour Plus, the duo discuss Apple’s decision to put TV+ as a channel inside Amazon Prime Video. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.Sponsored by Zocdoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/hap…
- 4 days ago 10 Oct 24, 11:27pm -
- Like Ted Lasso and Bad Monkey? Here’s why you should watch Shrinking on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is home to a growing number of beloved and critically acclaimed shows. One such series, Bad Monkey, just wrapped its first season. And the most popular TV+ series ever, Ted Lasso, is ramping for a long-awaited fourth season. If you enjoyed those shows, you should absolutely give Shrinking a try. Here’s why. more…
- 4 days ago 10 Oct 24, 11:26pm -
- Submerged immersive film now available on Vision Pro, plus making of video
Filmmaking for the Apple Vision Pro is taking a big step forward today. Submerged, a new short film that’s the first scripted project in Immersive Video, is available now in the Apple TV app. You can catch its trailer here. Alongside Submerged’s launch, Apple has also shared a new making of video. more…
- 4 days ago 10 Oct 24, 9:30pm -
- Here’s Apple’s lineup of new Immersive Video content coming soon to Vision Pro
Today Apple released its first scripted short film in Immersive Video: Submerged. In coordination with the launch, the company has also outlined its plans for future Vision Pro content releases. Here’s what to expect for new Immersive Video content coming soon. more…
- 4 days ago 10 Oct 24, 9:30pm -
- Deals: Apple Pencil Pro and USB-C undercut Prime Day from $65, 36GB MacBook Pro $500 off, Apple Watch, more
While the 2024 fall Prime Day event is now behind us, that doesn’t mean the deals are. In fact, both Apple Pencil Pro and the USB-C model have dropped in price again to new all-time lows starting from $65 shipped to join a new deal on the 2nd gen variant. We are also still tracking the lowest prices ever on the black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2, the new Beats Solo Buds, and AirPods Max with USB-C alongside this monster monster M3 Pro Max MacBook Pro with 36GB of RAM at $500 off the price you…
- 4 days ago 10 Oct 24, 9:14pm -
- These iOS 18.1 features could make the biggest difference for users
iOS 18.1 will arrive for compatible iPhone models near the end of October, bringing a variety of powerful new AI features with it. Apple Intelligence is being pitched as ‘AI for the rest of us.’ Here are the upcoming features that serve as great examples of that, with potential to make the biggest impact for the most users. more…
- 4 days ago 10 Oct 24, 8:09pm -
- iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 camera comparison – judge for yourself
An iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 camera comparison concludes that it’s hard to pick an overall winner given the role played by personal preferences, but the range of sample shots provides a really good chance to judge for yourself.The piece starts out by noting that Samsung wins the megapixel war, though we’ve frequently cautioned that squeezing ever more pixels into a tiny sensor can actually result in worse images … more…
- 4 days ago 10 Oct 24, 7:18pm -
- China has detained four employees from the world’s largest iPhone plant
China has detained four Taiwanese employees at Foxconn’s Zhengzhou plant, the largest iPhone production facility in the world, responsible for around 80% of global production.The employees were detained using powers the Chinese government last year granted to itself. No specific reason has yet been given, but it seems likely the move is political … more…
- 4 days ago 10 Oct 24, 6:35pm -
- WordPress vs WP Engine battle gets seriously stupid, with new login requirement
You may be aware of a bizarre feud between WordPress co-creator Matt Mullenweg and website hosting platform WP Engine. If not, you’ll find a recap below.But things took a very silly turn today when the WordPress login acquired a new checkbox requiring users to declare that they are not in any way connected with WP Engine … more…
- 4 days ago 10 Oct 24, 6:01pm -
- Stunning iPhone 16 Pro cinematic video footage, including attaching it to a drone
In what is now an annual tradition, filmmaker Joey Helms has created a stunning iPhone 16 Pro cinematic video demo reel, in his home city of Chicago.This year he paired up with Sam Perez to mount the new phone on a drone to include airborne shots – and, of course, included some extra-slo-mo footage to highlight the new 120fps 4K capture capabilities … more…
- 4 days ago 10 Oct 24, 5:12pm -
- Internet Archive data breach exposes 31M users; under DDoS attack
An Internet Archive data breach has been confirmed by the organisation, which has also been suffering Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. The home of the Wayback Machine was previously attacked back in May.At this point, it’s being suggested that the security breach and DDoS attacks are unrelated, though the timing certainly seems odd … more…
- 4 days ago 10 Oct 24, 4:38pm -
- Apple and Amazon strike deal to sell Apple TV+ through Prime Video
Starting later this month, Prime Video subscribers will be able to subscribe to Apple TV+ through Amazon. Specific details about the business arrangement between Apple and Amazon are not known. However, Apple presumably believes it can reach more subscribers by offering TV+ as an add-on subscription for Prime Video subscribers. more…
- 5 days ago 10 Oct 24, 10:15am -
- Made on iPad: NHL goalies’ iconic mask designs come to life with iPad Pro and Apple Pencil Pro
Tim Cook’s Apple Pencil Pro for creative design inspiration.Since the 1970s, NHL goalies have used customized masks as a form of expression. This year, creators of hockey masks the top goaltenders in the league have leveraged the power of the iPad to bring their designs to life. more…
- 5 days ago 10 Oct 24, 8:12am -
- Telegram now lets businesses use the app to verify phone numbers
Telegram this week announced an update with some new features, and there’s one in particular that’s quite interesting. The platform will now allow businesses to use Telegram for phone number verification, which can be more convenient than using methods such as SMS. more…
- 5 days ago 10 Oct 24, 8:06am -
- There’s never been a better time to buy a Dreametech smart cleaning product
Whether you’re a fan of smart assistance with manual cleaning, or delegating the entire cleaning task to a robot, there’s never been a better time than this year’s Amazon Prime Day to grab the latest Dreametech products.Dreame Technology is not only heavily discounting six of its most popular cleaning products, but it’s also offering 9to5Mac readers an additional 5% off with code DM9to55off … more…
- 5 days ago 10 Oct 24, 5:50am -
- Meta announces expansion of its AI features to 21 additional countries
Meta on Wednesday announced that it is expanding its AI features to 21 additional countries. Meta AI includes a chatbot that can be used for conversations or searches, as well a Studio to generate images based on text inputs. more…
- 5 days ago 10 Oct 24, 4:42am -
- 9to5Mac Daily: October 9, 2024 – iPad mini 7 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. Level up your home cleaning automation with Roborock and save up to $650 for Prime Big Deals Day. more…
- 5 days ago 10 Oct 24, 2:20am -
- Veteran Apple engineering leader Dan Riccio retiring this month
Dan Riccio, Apple’s long-time hardware engineering executive, is retiring. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Riccio is leaving Apple this month after 26 years at the company. Most recently, Riccio led development of Apple Vision Pro. more…
- 5 days ago 10 Oct 24, 12:33am -
- Slow Horses season 5 trailer is now available, if you know where to look
Apple TV+ is currently airing several of the best shows on TV, regardless of streamer. One of them, Slow Horses, just wrapped up its fourth season. But the spy thriller is already looking ahead to the future. The first season 5 trailer is now available, but only if you know where to look. more…
- 5 days ago 10 Oct 24, 12:33am -
- Image Tools in iOS 18.2: These new Apple Intelligence features are coming
The first wave of Apple Intelligence features will arrive in just a few weeks as part of iOS 18.1. But some of the more highly anticipated AI capabilities—including three key Image Tools—are expected in December. Here’s what you should know about iOS 18.2’s Image Playground, Genmoji, and Image Wand features coming soon with Apple Intelligence. more…
- 5 days ago 9 Oct 24, 11:04pm -
- BLUETTI offering up to 50% off on its portable power stations for adventurers during Prime Day
BLUETTI is a leader in portable energy solutions, offering a wide variety of power stations that you can use to keep your devices juiced up while you’re off the grid on your adventures. They even offer some models with solar. This Prime Day, they’re offering some of their best ever discounts, with up to 54% off. Plus, 9to5Mac readers can also score an extra 3-5% off certain models with our special discount codes. With code BLUETTI3OFF, readers can save an additional 3% on AC70 power ba…
- 5 days ago 9 Oct 24, 10:45pm -
- 9to5Mac Overtime 030: Coffee Check in Brooklyn, NY
Jeff and Fernando visit Coffee Check in Brooklyn, NY, to discuss the new iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, Camera Control, AirPods 4, Apple Watch Ultra 2 (black), and all the latest Apple news.9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts. You can also watch this episode on YouTube and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more.…
- 5 days ago 9 Oct 24, 10:31pm -
- Prime Day 2 highlights: Black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2 hits best price ever, AirPods 4 and Pro 2, iPhone 16 cases, and more
We are now well into the second half of with all of the best deals ready and waiting in our master deal hub. Alongside ongoing and particularly impressive price drops on the latest AirPods Pro 2 back at the best price of the year with $80 in savings, our day 2 price drops are highlighted by the lowest price we have ever tracked on the new black titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2, including the configurations with the updated Black Trail Loop, Dark Green Alpine Loop, and the . The Prime Day prices car…
- 5 days ago 9 Oct 24, 9:15pm -
- Kuo: iPhone 16 sales matching expectations so far, no cutbacks anticipated
Apple’s iPhone 16 lineup launched just a few weeks ago. Now is about the time we typically hear supply chain reports that indicate how sales seem to be going. In contrast to a questionable report last week, today Ming-Chi Kuo has reported some good news for iPhone 16 sales numbers. more…
- 5 days ago 9 Oct 24, 8:41pm -
- Passbook lets you create an Apple Wallet pass from any QR code
I’m a big fan of the Wallet app as a single place to store all my tickets and passes for everything from travel to theater, but not every company directly supports the app.Passbook is one of a number of apps which allow you to take any existing ticket and import it into the Wallet app, to keep everything together … more…
- 5 days ago 9 Oct 24, 8:20pm -
- Report: M4 iPad Pro demand drops significantly, price might be to blame
The M4 iPad Pro debuted earlier this year with impressive feature upgrades—and higher prices than ever before. According to a new report, demand for the Pro models has dropped significantly, and those premium prices may be to blame. more…
- 5 days ago 9 Oct 24, 8:00pm -
- Upcoming premium Ring doorbell subscription offers AI search – with mixed results
An upcoming premium Ring doorbell subscription will offer 24/7 recording, and AI-powered search, from $19.99 per month.The Amazon-owned company is also renaming two of its existing subscription tiers, while Ring Protect Pro subscribers will have to choose between upgrading or downgrading … more…
- 5 days ago 9 Oct 24, 7:47pm -
- Teen survey reveals Apple Intelligence will push more iPhone 16 upgrades
A new survey of teens in the U.S. reveals that iPhone ownership remains extremely high. And while the number of teens upgrading to the iPhone 16 currently remains steady, Apple Intelligence looks set to push an acceleration of new purchases in the months ahead. more…
- 5 days ago 9 Oct 24, 7:16pm -
- Threads Loop could compete with Communities on X, or subreddits
Meta’s Threads app may be seeking to further push into the territory occupied by the app formerly known as Twitter, taking on one of Elon Musk’s favorite features.The feature is known as Loop, and one developer who spotted the reference said that it might be similar to the Communities feature on X, or subreddits … more…
- 5 days ago 9 Oct 24, 6:08pm -
- The legality of free music streaming app Musi may be settled as developer sues Apple
The legal status of the free music streaming app Musi has long been unclear – but the matter may now be settled, thanks to a lawsuit the developer has filed against Apple.Musi sourced its music from YouTube using a method it claims was perfectly legal, while parent company Google disagreed. When the two sides were unable to reach agreement, Apple pulled Musi from its App Store – a move the developer says lacked good cause … more…
- 5 days ago 9 Oct 24, 5:32pm -