- HomeKit Weekly: AiDot OREiN emerges as a Matter-focused light bulb vendor for a vendor-neutral smart home
I know some of you aren’t bullish on Matter. Is it perfect? No. Does it need more features to truly become the vendor-neutral smart home specification? Yes. I believe in it, though. I believe in it because every manufacturer wins with Matter. When customers know that your products can work across every platform, like Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant, they’re more likely to buy your products. I recently picked up the from AiDot to put its Matter certification through the paces…
- 2 days ago 30 Sep 23, 1:30am -
- Review: Nomad iPhone 15 Modern Leather Case and Folio nail premium design w/ thoughtful touches
With Apple officially out of the leather case and accessory market, third parties stand as the only options for those who prefer to stick with the material. I’ve been testing out the Modern Leather Case and Folio with my iPhone 15 Pro, and have come to love them. I’ll also cover Nomad’s Rugged Case as a non-leather option for those who aren’t feeling Apple’s FineWoven or silicone cases. more…
- 2 days ago 30 Sep 23, 12:27am -
- How-to force restart iPhone 15, enable recovery mode, DFU mode, and everything else [Video]
Apple recently released four new models in its iPhone lineup: the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Like all iPhones that Apple sells these days, with the exception of the iPhone SE 2, it features an “edge to edge” display, and lacks the physical Home button that iPhones were associated with for years. For modern iOS devices, you’ll utilize the Volume buttons and Side button to facilitate actions like force restarts, entering recovery mode and DFU mode,…
- 2 days ago 29 Sep 23, 11:51pm -
- Apple’s iPhone 12 is once again safe enough to use in France
iPhone 12 users in France can breathe a sigh of relief now after days of radiation exposure concerns. That’s concern that French authorities raised this month due to new radiation level test results. more…
- 2 days ago 29 Sep 23, 11:36pm -
- Hands on with iPhone 15 Pro and Apple Watch Series 9
Benjamin and Chance share their hands-on experiences with Apple’s latest hardware: the Apple Watch Series 9 and iPhone 15 Pro. Plus, macOS Sonoma brings some cool new features to the Mac, and the first iOS 17.1 developer seed is released, kicking off a whole new beta cycle.Sponsored by Opener: Opener allows you to open links from the web in apps instead! Download it on the App Store today. Sponsored by Urban Armor Gear: Elevated Rugged Tech Protection. Elevate Your iPhone 15 Protect…
- 2 days ago 29 Sep 23, 11:07pm -
- Apple Music 4.5 for Android getting new iOS 17-style widgets, more
A big update to Apple Music that’s currently in beta adds new Android homescreen widgets from iOS 17, as well as other features from the latest iPhone and iPad release. more…
- 2 days ago 29 Sep 23, 10:54pm -
- Apple bringing subscription audio content from top apps to Podcasts in October
Apple Music Radio isn’t the only new game in town for Apple’s Podcasts app in iOS 17. The crossover feature also brings in spoken word news and magazine articles for Apple News+ subscribers. Beyond Apple, more than a dozen apps from the App Store can also deliver member content through Apple’s Podcasts app. more…
- 2 days ago 29 Sep 23, 10:24pm -
- Apple 13-inch M2 MacBook Pro $250 off, iPhone 12 from $270, leather Apple Watch straps 45% off, more
Today we are showing the Touch Bar fans some love with a solid $250 off the 13-inch Apple M2 MacBook Pro starting from $1,049 shipped alongside some of the best deals ever on previous-generation iPhone 12 handsets starting from $270 Prime shipped. Moving over the accessory space, Amazon is now offering its best price ever on Apple’s 96W USB-C Power Adapter at under $50 and we are now seeing as much as 45% off handmade genuine leather Apple Watch Ultra/2 and Series 6/7/8/9 bands alongside some…
- 2 days ago 29 Sep 23, 9:23pm -
- Apple promoting new recurring payments and auto reload Apple Cash features in iOS 17
Apple’s iOS 17 update includes so many new features that it’s hard to highlight each enhancement. One new thing that Apple is showcasing is an upgraded payments experience in the Wallet app. more…
- 2 days ago 29 Sep 23, 9:06pm -
- Tim Cook says Vision Pro is one of life’s ‘aha’ moments, Apple ‘very serious’ about gaming
Following the iPhone 15 launch, Tim Cook has embarked on an international tour. While in London, the Apple CEO gave an interview to The Independent to talk Apple gaming and Vision Pro. And while we’ve not yet seen Cook don the Apple headset in public, using it has apparently become part of his evening ritual. more…
- 2 days ago 29 Sep 23, 8:32pm -
- 9to5Mac Daily: September 29, 2023 – Apple and Bing acquisition rumor, Disney+ password sharing
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 WaterMinder: The best way to track your daily water intake, now with interactive widgets, an all-new Apple Watch app, StandBy support, and more. more…
- 2 days ago 29 Sep 23, 8:08pm -
- Apple Arcade Guide: Everything that’s available [New: Cypher 007]
Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added regularly with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games plus the latest releases. more…
- 2 days ago 29 Sep 23, 6:00pm -
- Apple TV+ shows and movies: Everything to watch on Apple TV Plus
Apple TV+ offers exclusive Apple original TV shows and movies in 4K HDR quality. You can watch across all of your screens and pick up where you left off on any device. Apple TV+ costs $6.99 per month. Here’s every Apple original television show and movie available now on Apple TV+, as well as the latest trailers … more…
- 2 days ago 29 Sep 23, 3:28pm -
- New film from John Carney ‘Flora and Son’ now streaming on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is now streaming the latest film from esteemed indie director and producer John Carney: Flora and Son, starring Eve Hewson as mother Flora. Here’s how to watch. more…
- 3 days ago 29 Sep 23, 9:30am -
- X CEO shows her iPhone’s Home Screen with her favorite apps – and X isn’t there
There has been a lot of controversy surrounding X (formerly Twitter) since the company was acquired by Elon Musk last year. Earlier this year, Musk appointed former NBCUniversal executive Linda Yaccarino as CEO of X. On Thursday, Yaccarino joined an interview at Vox Media’s Code 2023 conference, at which point she decided to show off her iPhone to the audience. To some people’s surprise, the X app is not on the first page of the Home Screen. more…
- 3 days ago 29 Sep 23, 9:23am -
- IDC survey reports that 76% of IT decision makers believe Macs are more secure than other computers
Apple is constantly promoting its devices as secure due to their unique combination of hardware and software. Because of this, many companies have been opting for the Mac for their IT departments over other platforms – and a new IDC survey endorsed by Apple reveals that 76% of IT decision makers believe that the Mac is more secure than other computers. more…
- 3 days ago 29 Sep 23, 6:33am -
- 9to5Rewards: Win an iPhone 15 + Urban Armor Cases [Giveaway]
We’ve teamed up with Urban Armor Gear to give away Apple’s latest iPhone 15 to one lucky reader. Head below to enter the giveaway now and get a closer look at Urban Armor Gear’s latest range of iPhone 15 cases. more…
- 3 days ago 29 Sep 23, 4:49am -
- iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro coming to over 20 additional countries this Friday
This month, Apple announced the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, and the new phones have been available in stores in more than 40 regions around the world since September 22. Starting this Friday, September 29, the new iPhones will be available in more than 20 additional countries. more…
- 3 days ago 29 Sep 23, 4:40am -
- Bloomberg: Apple held talks with Microsoft about acquiring Bing in 2020
As the Department of Justice’s antitrust case against Google presses on, we continue to learn more about Apple’s search agreement with the company and its talks with other companies.Now, Bloomberg reports today, citing “people with knowledge of the matter,” that Microsoft held talks with Apple in 2020 about selling Bing, which would’ve then replaced Google as the default search engine on Apple platforms. more…
- 3 days ago 29 Sep 23, 3:20am -
- Disney+ warns subscribers it will ‘analyze the use of your account’ to block password sharing
Last month, Disney announced its plans to start cracking down on password sharing, just like what Netflix recently implemented. Disney has now started rolling out its new threats to block password sharing, beginning with Disney+ subscribers in Canada. more…
- 3 days ago 29 Sep 23, 2:10am -
- Hands-on: How to see Apple Watch live cycling metrics on iPhone with iOS 17
Tracking a bike ride natively on iPhone arrives with iOS 17 and Apple Watch with watchOS 10. The handy new feature makes use of Live Activities for a seamless experience to view heart rate, speed, distance, elevation, and more. Here’s how to see Apple Watch cycling metrics live on iPhone. more…
- 3 days ago 29 Sep 23, 2:00am -
- CarPlay goes camping with new Airstream app for monitoring connected RV functions
There’s officially a CarPlay app for everything now. Airstream, yes, that Airstream, now features a CarPlay app for monitoring RV functions. more…
- 3 days ago 29 Sep 23, 1:17am -
- 9to5Mac Daily: September 28, 2023 – New features in iOS 17.1, Apple Car project stalls
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 WaterMinder: The best way to track your daily water intake, now with interactive widgets, an all-new Apple Watch app, StandBy support, and more. more…
- 3 days ago 29 Sep 23, 1:00am -
- watchOS 10 brings automatic Night Mode to the Apple Watch Ultra
9to5Mac has detailed several changes new to the Apple Watch user experience to accommodate the new widget system on watchOS 10. Interestingly, for users, one of those changes is especially welcome. more…
- 3 days ago 29 Sep 23, 12:06am -
- iCloud․com just got its iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma feature refresh
With iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma complete, Apple has turned its attention iCloud on the web. Apple’s web apps for Mail, Calendar, and more have been updated to gain feature compatibility with the iPhone, iPad, and Mac versions. more…
- 3 days ago 28 Sep 23, 11:57pm -
- Apple Pay fall promo offers up to 15% off at Brooks Brothers, Madewell, more
Apple Pay has launched new deals for using the payment method this fall. There are four retailers offering 10-15% off clothing, fashion, and more: Brooks Brothers, Madewell, Farfetch, and Revolve. Check out all the details below on the new Apple Pay promo. more…
- 3 days ago 28 Sep 23, 11:49pm -
- iPhone 15 Pro: How to double the power of the new Action button
When combined with the Shortcuts app, the iPhone 15 Pro’s new Action button can be assigned to pretty much anything imaginable. But as he’s known to do, Federico Viticci at MacStories has taken things to the next level. Federico’s new “MultiButton” shortcut lets you assign two different shortcuts to the same Action button press. more…
- 3 days ago 28 Sep 23, 11:23pm -
- Apple releases iMovie and Clips app updates with iPhone 15 Pro support and more
Apple has delivered its latest updates for iMovie and Clips on iPhone and iPad today. The new releases come with support for log-encoded video shot on iPhone 15 Pro, bug fixes, and Final Cut Pro for iPad support. more…
- 3 days ago 28 Sep 23, 11:14pm -
- Apple releases first betas for iOS 17.1, watchOS 10.1, tvOS 17.1, and macOS 14.1
Update: One day later, Apple has released public beta versions as well. The new update brings changes to Apple Music, AirDrop, and more.Now that iOS 17 is the latest shipping software, Apple is ready to move on to iOS 17.1 for developer beta testers. The first iOS 17.1 beta is now available for iPhones with developer beta updates enabled. more…
- 3 days ago 28 Sep 23, 10:47pm -
- Poll: Should Apple abandon FineWoven iPhone 15 cases?
We all know the deal by now. Apple replaced its leather accessories with a new material it calls FineWoven. The idea is that getting out of the leather game at Apple’s scale lowers the company’s carbon footprint. So far, so good. But FineWoven hasn’t been a clear winner. Do you think the initial reaction has been overblown, or is FineWoven really as bad as its critics say? more…
- 3 days ago 28 Sep 23, 10:26pm -
- Get stoked for ski/ride season with the all-new Slopes experience on iPhone and Apple Watch
The 23/24 winter season is around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere and ski and ride tracking app Slopes has a new update that brings a range of great new features. Here’s what’s new for Slopes alongside iOS 17 and watchOS 10. more…
- 3 days ago 28 Sep 23, 9:55pm -
- Deals: 10th Gen Wi-Fi + Cellular iPad from $529, M2 Mac mini $100 off, more
Today’s best deals on Apple hardware and accessories are headlined by Wi-Fi + Cellular 10th Gen iPad models alongside a solid $100 price drop on M2 Mac mini that is currently sitting at a new all-time low. Moving over to the accessory side of things, the new iMac G3-inspired translucent MagSafe iPhone 15 cases from Spigen have now dropped even lower during the launch phase and Woot is giving folks a chance to scoop up some leather Apple AirTag holders before they are gone for good. Hit the jum…
- 3 days ago 28 Sep 23, 9:21pm -
- iPhone Diary: Testing the 5x telephoto lens on the iPhone 15 Pro Max for portraits
A busy time meant that my first test of the new 5x telephoto lens on the iPhone 15 Pro Max was nothing more than a quick 3x versus 5x comparison shot from my apartment as part of a first impressions piece.Yesterday, I got the chance to see how useful the new lens is for portraits – from the purely optical bokeh seen above, to testing iOS 17’s newfound ability to automatically add depth data, letting you adjust focus after taking the photo … more…
- 3 days ago 28 Sep 23, 7:36pm -
- iPhone scalpers used bots to buy millions of dollars’ worth of iPhone 15 models, says report
A cybersecurity company says that iPhone scalpers seeking to profit from early demand for iPhone 15 models used bots to make millions of dollars’ worth of purchases from the Apple website as soon as orders went live.The activity is lucrative for scalpers – who are able to resell the devices for hundreds of dollars over the retail price to those who are otherwise facing long delays to order through Apple – but in turn increase the waiting time for legitimate customers … more…
- 3 days ago 28 Sep 23, 5:35pm -
- Apple Pay antitrust lawsuit will go ahead after credit unions defeat motion to dismiss
An Apple Pay antitrust lawsuit will go ahead, after the judge rejected the iPhone maker’s motion to dismiss the case.Three credit unions are suing Apple for what it says is a 100% monopoly on mobile wallets on iPhones and Apple Watches … more…
- 3 days ago 28 Sep 23, 4:46pm -
- iPhone 15 leather case review: Mujjo full leather case looks and feels premium
The is a premium and luxurious case for your phone, at competitive price points. The exterior sports long-lasting European leather that looks great and, crucially, feels great in the hand.It is not just style without substance, of course. The case offers a reassuring level of protection, including a raised bezel around the display and metal surround for the rear camera module. The case also integrates strong magnets for compatibility with the ecosystem of MagSafe charging accessories. The h…
- 3 days ago 28 Sep 23, 4:06pm -
- iPhone 15 Pro design once again blamed for causing some units to overheat
The iPhone 15 Pro is now in the hands of many consumers around the world, and since then, we’ve seen multiple complaints about overheating problems. Earlier this week, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that these problems may be caused by design compromises, and new reports from Bloomberg and WSJ reveal that the problem may be worse than it seems. more…
- 4 days ago 28 Sep 23, 11:33am -
- 9to5Mac Daily: September 27, 2023 – macOS Sonoma released, Vision Pro roadmap changes
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 WaterMinder: The best way to track your daily water intake, now with interactive widgets, an all-new Apple Watch app, StandBy support, and more. more…
- 4 days ago 28 Sep 23, 5:36am -
- iOS 17.1 brings Dynamic Island flashlight indicator to iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15
On Wednesday, Apple released the first beta of iOS 17.1 to developers, as the company promised to bring some new features later this year. We’ve already covered most of what’s new in the iOS 17.1 beta here, but there’s another interesting change. With the update, Apple is bringing the flashlight indicator that appears on Dynamic Island to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15. more…
- 4 days ago 28 Sep 23, 5:13am -
- Apple TV+ playback glitch causing episodes to cut off ending, credits play first
The Apple TV+ service is currently experiencing a glitch which is affecting playback of content on the service. Inexplicably, the foreign language dubbing credits that are usually inserted at the end of a show are being played first as the ‘intro’. There’s also a related issue where affected episodes end too soon, meaning viewers often miss the climax of the final scene. more…
- 4 days ago 28 Sep 23, 4:06am -
- Apple Car development stalls with no release date in sight, Kuo says
Apple’s long-running, often-maligned Apple Car project is once again said to be falling apart. A new report today from Ming-Chi Kuo says that Project Titan “seems to have lost all visibility at the moment.” This leads Kuo to believe that Apple is likely nowhere close to actually debuting a car to the public. more…
- 4 days ago 28 Sep 23, 2:14am -
- iOS 17.1 beta 1: New Apple Music and AirDrop features, more
I hope you enjoyed the two-week gap with no Apple betas, because we’re back on the grind today. iOS 17.1 beta 1 is here, and it includes a number of changes and new features. There are AirDrop updates, new Apple Music features, and more. more…
- 4 days ago 28 Sep 23, 1:32am -
- Expand your Apple Health data with these smart blood pressure monitors
Over the years, Apple has vastly expanded the Health app on iPhone with ways to track weight, fitness, and much more. Earlier this year, we broke down the best smart scales for syncing weight with iPhone. And with iPadOS 17, the Health app is also now on iPad. Another measurement that can integrate with Apple’s Health app is blood pressure. Here are some of the current options on the market for syncing blood pressure with the Health app on your iPhone. more…
- 4 days ago 28 Sep 23, 12:45am -
- watchOS 10.1 beta to enable new Double Tap gesture on Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2
One of the features announced with Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 earlier this month is a new Double Tap gesture that lets users interact with the system without touching the screen. However, Apple said that this feature wouldn’t be available at launch and would come later this year. With watchOS 10.1, users will be able to use the new Double Tap gesture. more…
- 4 days ago 28 Sep 23, 12:37am -
- Here’s what’s new with the Fitness app in iOS 17
iOS 17 comes with an updated Fitness app to more easily view your activity tracked by Apple Watch along with a redesigned trophy case, updates to sharing, and even tips from Apple Fitness+ trainers. Follow along for a look at the new Fitness app in iOS 17. more…
- 4 days ago 28 Sep 23, 12:32am -
- Zuckerberg throws shade at Apple Vision Pro with Quest 3: ‘no wires, no battery pack’
Meta wasted no time throwing shade at Apple during its Connect event today. While formally introducing the new Quest 3, Mark Zuckerberg needed to point out that Meta’s new headset won’t distract you with wires or battery packs. more…
- 4 days ago 27 Sep 23, 11:58pm -
- Fitness Stats arrives on iPad along with new ‘Today Tab,’ more
Fitness Stats landed in 2020 on iPhone as a valuable way to view your lifetime activity across a dozen categories. Then support for more categories and new comparison features made it even more useful with the 2.0 release. Now Fitness Stats has landed on iPad along with a fresh Today Tab and stats across date ranges. more…
- 4 days ago 27 Sep 23, 11:15pm -
- Apple Music just upgraded the experience in four ways
Apple delivered a long-requested feature this week when it enabled following shows on Apple Music Radio. How Apple went about providing this feature is clever. However, there are some drawbacks for now. more…
- 4 days ago 27 Sep 23, 10:52pm -
- Review: Moment’s new iPhone 15 cases deliver a near-perfect iPhoneography companion
Amongst some of our favorite cases every year, Moment is back with its new iPhone 15 covers. Delivering some of the best iPhonegraphy cases on the market, the latest debuts continue to offer textured designs for added grip, four fun colors, and support for the next-generation T-Series lenses. There’s just one problem keeping these from being perfect… more…
- 4 days ago 27 Sep 23, 10:43pm -
- Apple Wallet app can now show current account balances from UK banks
Apple is soft launching a new iPhone Wallet app integration today that is powered by the United Kingdom’s Open Banking API. The Wallet app will now be able to show the user’s current account balance from their bank, as well as a history of deposits and payments. The balances will also be shown inline when buying something with Apple Pay, helping users be more financially aware about whether they can responsibly afford the purchase. This integration is rolling out first as part of the upc…
- 4 days ago 27 Sep 23, 10:32pm -