- newDeals: iPhone 16 Pro up to $400 off, M4 iPad Pro Magic Keyboard $144 off, leather iPad/MacBook cases, more
Alongside the now live wider sales at Amazon and Best Buy, the Memorial Day weekend offers are starting flood in. But first, we have up to $400 off iPhone 16 Pro units in Amazon Premium Renewed condition alongside one of the best deals we have tracked to date on the M4 iPad Pro Magic Keyboard. Then it’s on to the accessories – Twelve South’s 15W 3-in-1 HiRise 3 Deluxe MagSafe stand is now at a new Amazon all-time low with 47% in savings and the Burton Goods Memorial Weekend sale is knockin…
- 9 hours ago 22 May 25, 9:15pm -
- newKraken to allow trading of tokenized versions of Apple and other popular stocks
If you love Apple and you love crypto, good news: cryptocurrency exchange Kraken is preparing to let users trade tokenized versions of popular stocks like Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia. Except if you’re in the U.S., that is. more…
- 9 hours ago 22 May 25, 9:12pm -
- newThe io device is mysterious and important – what could it be?
Jony Ive and Sam Altman yesterday released a strong candidate for most frustrating video of the year: promising a completely new concept in AI hardware, but giving very little clue as to what it might be.I transcribed the video to see whether I could spot any clues, in conjunction with other things the two have said. I think we can draw some pretty safe conclusions about what it’s not – and there are one or two clues about what it is … more…
- 11 hours ago 22 May 25, 7:18pm -
- newWWDC 2025: The five biggest announcements to expect (so far)
There’s just over two weeks left before WWDC 2025. While insiders like Mark Gurman tend to save a few leaks as last-minute tidbits before the big event, it might be safe to say that there has been enough smoke to give us a good idea of what to expect. Here’s what’s coming. more…
- 12 hours ago 22 May 25, 6:45pm -
- newEney by MacPaw now in beta for Setapp users: An AI companion that completes tasks
At CES 2025, MacPaw unveiled Eney, an all new AI-powered companion that’ll complete tasks for you. It taps into the plethora of apps available on Setapp, and serves as an assistant of sorts. Eney is available in public beta starting today. I’ve had the opportunity to test it out early, and it’s certainly a strong offering. more…
- 12 hours ago 22 May 25, 6:30pm -
- newHomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot launches new smart lock with Matter support and revamped Hub 3
One of the best things that has happened to HomeKit in the past few years is the Matter standard. It is far from perfect, but it has opened the door (pun intended) for a new crop of accessories that would have never supported Apple’s smart home platform before. SwitchBot is a great example. The company started out with clever smart home products like the , but has leaned hard into Matter recently, and it is paying off. It’s new Lock Ultra and combo brings serious upgrades and, more important…
- 12 hours ago 22 May 25, 6:30pm -
- newNomad levels up its best-selling charger with new 100W slim adapter [Hands-on]
One of my favorite product lines Nomad has made over the years is their slim power adapters. They started with their 35W slim charger, which brought fast iPhone charging in this ultra-slim form factor. Then they released their 65W version that added a secondary port and was tailored to customers needing more juice. Now, they have finally launched their 100W slim power adapter for those who need to charge their larger machines on the go. Here is what you need to know. more…
- 13 hours ago 22 May 25, 5:41pm -
- newApple logins with plain text passwords found in massive database of 184M records
Apple login credentials were among a massive database of 184 million records found sitting unprotected on a web server. Other logins included Facebook, Google, Instagram, Microsoft, and PayPal.The owner of the database is unclear, but the security researcher who discovered it says that it amounts to “a cybercriminal’s dream working list” … more…
- 13 hours ago 22 May 25, 5:09pm -
- newAirTag sees lost dog reunited with its owner – and reminds us to monitor battery levels
A lost dog has been reunited with its owner thanks to an AirTag attached to its collar – but the story also serves as a reminder to monitor the battery levels of our tags.The AirTag was out of power, but thankfully the dog chose to wander into the home of a tech writer who had some spare batteries to hand, ensuring that the owner could quickly locate the errant pet … more…
- 14 hours ago 22 May 25, 5:07pm -
- newLog your weight in Apple Health quickly and cheaply with this iPhone-compatible smart scale
After my last WiFi-enabled smart scale broke and refused to connect to the Internet anymore, I sought something simpler and cheaper to replace it. The old scale had all sorts of fancy service integrations that I never used. I just wanted something that would track my weight and report the measurements to the Health app on my iPhone. The is what I landed on and I’m very happy with it — and it’s pretty cheap too. Here’s how it works … more…
- 16 hours ago 22 May 25, 3:01pm -
- Apple just added two additional iPhone models to its ‘vintage’ products list
Today, Apple updated its vintage products list with two new iPhone models, and also moved two other iPad models to its obsolete products list. This means that certain Apple devices might not be able to be repaired as easily. more…
- 1 day ago 22 May 25, 3:59am -
- YouTube rolling out updated miniplayer on Android, iPhone [U]
YouTube teased a “little refresh” of the mobile app’s miniplayer earlier this week, and this update is now rolling out on Android and iOS. This follows the “feedback” people sent in after the October launch. more…
- 1 day ago 22 May 25, 3:55am -
- Apple expands worldwide IMAX one-night screening of ‘F1: The Movie’, tickets on sale now
Apple, Warner Bros, and IMAX are doubling down on the hype around Brad Pitt’s ‘F1: The Movie’, and have expanded the worldwide release. Tickets are on sale now. Here’s how to get them. more…
- 1 day ago 22 May 25, 3:19am -
- Sam Altman: ‘Steve Jobs would have been damn proud’ of Jony Ive’s latest move
In their comprehensive report about the bombshell acquisition of Jony Ive’s AI startup by OpenAI, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and Shirin Ghaffary said OpenAI’s CEO believed Apple’s co-founder would have been “‘damn proud’ of Ive’s latest move”.He may be right. more…
- 1 day ago 22 May 25, 2:49am -
- Apple Intelligence summaries are imperfect, but this one tweak could go a long way
Among all of the Apple Intelligence features announced at WWDC24 last summer, notification summaries are likely one of the more controversial ones. Users have noticed a number of inaccurate summaries, which has resulted in Apple tweaking the design of notification summaries, as well as disabling it for news stories.While these summaries will never be absolutely perfect, there is one way Apple could improve the quality and accuracy of them, and I’d like to see them take this idea into consi…
- 1 day ago 22 May 25, 2:35am -
- Spotify says Premium subscriptions have already spiked thanks to App Store changes
Spotify was one of the first companies to take advantage of recent changes to the App Store Guidelines. The company swiftly submitted a new version of its app with links that make it easier for users to subscribe to Spotify Premium using external payment methods. In an amicus brief filed in support of Epic Games this week, Spotify touts that it has already seen a measurable increase in Premium subscription conversions thanks to these changes. more…
- 1 day ago 22 May 25, 1:19am -
- New Apple study teaches robots how to act by watching first-person videos of humans
In a new paper called “Humanoid Policy ∼ Human Policy,” Apple researchers propose an interesting way to train humanoid robots. And it involves wearing an Apple Vision Pro. more…
- 1 day ago 22 May 25, 1:18am -
- 9to5Mac Overtime 048: Voiding warranties
The Overtime crew talk about Jeff’s recent foray into upgrading his base model M4 Mac mini SSD, including the benefits, challenges, and a discussion about the idea of such an upgrade voiding the product warranty.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 and our YouTube channel for more. more…
- 1 day ago 22 May 25, 12:49am -
- Foxconn chairman says AI and robotics will take over assembly lines
During his keynote address at Computex in Taipei today, Foxconn chairman Young Liu warned that generative AI and robotics might soon make low-wage human labor unnecessary on the assembly line. This could have huge implications that go way beyond iPhone manufacturing. more…
- 1 day ago 21 May 25, 11:40pm -
- iPad Air vs reMarkable Paper Pro: Which tablet is best for note taking?
Over the past few months, I’ve had the pleasure of testing out the . You can read my full review here, but in short, it gets everything right about the note taking experience.Despite being an e-ink tablet, it does get quite pricey. However, there are certainly some fantastic parts of the experience that make it worth comparing to an , depending on what you’re looking for in a note taking device for school, work, or whatever else. more…
- 1 day ago 21 May 25, 11:15pm -
- Jony Ive and Evans Hankey directly working with OpenAI after AI startup acquisition
OpenAI has announced the first details about its work with Jony Ive. The announcement includes a video that also answers the mystery of what Jony Ive was filming in San Francisco recently. The effort involves Evans Hankey, who briefly replaced Jony Ive at Apple, and comes in the form of a new firm called io that is merging with OpenAI. Jony Ive, OpenAI employee. more…
- 1 day ago 21 May 25, 10:47pm -
- You can now watch the Internet Archive livestream history as it’s being preserved
Whether you care about preserving history or just want to see what Apple’s homepage looked like 10 years ago, the Internet Archive is an invaluable resource that’s easy to take for granted. A new project launching today pulls back the curtain on one of its lesser-seen efforts, revealing the real human work behind preserving public records for the digital age. more…
- 1 day ago 21 May 25, 10:14pm -
- Apple TV+ announces five-part docuseries ‘Mr. Scorsese’
Directed by Rebecca Miller, this five-part series will explore the life and career of the legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese, featuring conversations with notable collaborators, including Robert De Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Steven Spielberg. more…
- 1 day ago 21 May 25, 10:13pm -
- Deals: Jet Black Apple Watch Series 10 $100 off, 256GB iPad mini 7 new low, Home Key lock, iPhone SSD, more
Today’s best deals are kicking off with the return of $100 price drops on both the 42mm and 46mm Jet Black Apple Watch Series 10 with offers starting from $299. Next we quickly touch down with a new all-time low on the 256GB iPad mini 7 at $144 off alongside a notable open-box offer with a full Apple warranty that has the most affordable M4 iPad Pro at up to $190 off the going rate. Those offers join deals on Apple Magic Mouse, portable SSDs for iPhone, and more. more…
- 1 day ago 21 May 25, 9:15pm -
- Fortnite becomes top free game on U.S. App Store
Epic Games made good on its recent promise by bringing Fortnite back to the iPhone and iPad in the U.S. after a federal court injunction forced Apple to change App Store rules around payments and commissions. Nearly five years after its removal, the game returns with a major change. Still, Fortnite is only available through the App Store in one region, and there are several reasons it could be removed again. more…
- 1 day ago 21 May 25, 8:33pm -
- Oura Ring gets better fitness metrics, and more integrations
Oura Ring has announced a raft of upgrades intended to provide better fitness metrics, along with new integrations with Apple Health and more.A key strength of the Oura app is the way it helps users make sense of trends across time, and the company has added a new active time trend view … more…
- 1 day ago 21 May 25, 8:17pm -
- 9to5Mac Daily: May 21, 2025 – WWDC schedule, Fortnite is back
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 Backblaze: Never lose a file again. Use code “9to5daily” at checkout for 10% off. more…
- 1 day ago 21 May 25, 8:12pm -
- New to Apple TV+? These older titles are still worth watching
When Apple TV+ launched back in 2019, one of the most common complaints was its lack of a back catalog. And to some extent, the criticism made sense, especially given that some expected Apple to (at least partially) bundle in its vast iTunes movie library.Now, more than five years later, Apple has quietly built up a surprisingly solid library of original films and series. If you’re a relatively new subscriber, there’s a good chance you missed out on a few of these great early releases:…
- 2 days ago 21 May 25, 6:35pm -
- Amazon sending refunds for returns it never received, as far back as 2018
is sending refunds for product returns dating as far back as 2018. The company says these relate to historical cases where it had been unable to verify receipt of faulty products sent back by customers … more…
- 2 days ago 21 May 25, 5:52pm -
- Microsoft blames Apple for blocking Xbox mobile store, as it supports Epic
Microsoft has filed a court brief in support of Epic Games, blaming Apple for its delay in plans to open an Xbox mobile store using.While Apple yesterday allowed Fortnite back into the US App Store after some strong words from the judge, Microsoft says there’s still a very big problem … more…
- 2 days ago 21 May 25, 5:30pm -
- Many iPhones stolen in the US and Europe end up in one building in China
Many iPhones stolen in places as far apart as New York, LA, and London end up in a single building in China, where they are resold or stripped for parts.One victim whose iPhone 15 Pro was snatched from his hands in the street was able to track its 6,000-mile journey to the place many locals in Shenzhen, China, refer to as “the stolen iPhone building” … more…
- 2 days ago 21 May 25, 4:44pm -
- Fortnite returns to the App Store for iPhone and iPad in the US
After a nearly five-year hiatus, Fortnite is back on the App Store for iPhone and iPad users in the United States. Epic Games announced the return of the battle royale gaming app this afternoon, and you can head to the App Store now to download it. Fortnite is also back in the Epic Games Store and AltStore in the European Union. more…
- 2 days ago 21 May 25, 3:42am -
- Google I/O 2025: Three highlights Apple should pay attention to
Much like Microsoft’s Build keynote, Google’s kickoff of its annual developer event was a sort of AI-palooza. Unless you’re done with AI, in which case it was probably a snoozefest, and I suggest you skip over to the next post. I’m not sure it’s a good long-term plan, though.From flashy moonshots to real, actionable, useful features that customers will be able to take advantage of almost immediately, there was a little bit of everything. Including things that Apple users will also…
- 2 days ago 21 May 25, 3:36am -
- Apple @ Work Podcast: Getting out of the Apple bubble
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 & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work w…
- 2 days ago 21 May 25, 3:30am -
- Amazon can now deliver iPhones, AirTags, and other Apple products by drone
Amazon Prime Air is available to customers in College Station (TX) and the West Valley area of Phoenix (AZ). If that’s you and you’re in dire need of an Apple product within 60 minutes or less, you’re in luck. more…
- 2 days ago 21 May 25, 1:32am -
- Apple’s Deirdre O’Brien among Fortune’s 100 Most Powerful Women in Business
Today, Fortune revealed its 2025 list of the Most Powerful Women in Business, and Apple’s SVP of Retail + People, Deirdre O’Brien, has once again secured her spot. more…
- 2 days ago 21 May 25, 12:52am -
- Apple rolling out new software update for AirPods Max
Apple is rolling out a new firmware version for AirPods Max with USB-C. The update comes with version number 7E108, up from the previous firmware version of 7E101. more…
- 2 days ago 21 May 25, 12:26am -
- Everything Google announced at I/O 2025: Gemini, Search, Android, and more
At I/O 2025, Google announced an absolute torrent of new features, powered by Gemini and AI, across its biggest products and services that will soon be available to users. We’ve compiled all the consumer-facing announcements and notable developer developments made at the event below. more…
- 2 days ago 21 May 25, 12:22am -
- Gemini (Live) coming to Google Chrome for Mac and Windows
Google is bringing Gemini and Gemini Live to Chrome for Mac and Windows. The initial launch lets you ask questions about a page, while future versions will be able to navigate the web and take other actions on your behalf. more…
- 2 days ago 20 May 25, 11:45pm -
- Microsoft Build 2025: Three highlights Apple should pay attention to
Yesterday, Microsoft kicked off its annual developers conference with, unsurprisingly, a slew of AI features, models, and capabilities it is bringing to its own systems, many of which developers will also be able to leverage.While some are very specific to Microsoft’s ecosystem, there were quite a few that would undoubtedly be a great addition to Apple’s own native AI offerings, whenever those finally materialize. more…
- 2 days ago 20 May 25, 11:21pm -
- Gemini app releases 2.5 Flash & Live camera on iPhone, 2.5 Pro Deep Think mode coming
At I/O 2025, Google announced a slew of updates for the Gemini app, including the launch of 2.5 Flash and Gemini Live camera and screen sharing for iOS. more…
- 2 days ago 20 May 25, 11:19pm -
- Apple’s use of fake data to train AI is not as weird as it sounds, here’s why
Last weekend, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and Drake Bennett published a comprehensive look into what went wrong with Apple Intelligence.The piece details everything from years-long oversights to a deep misunderstanding of AI’s potential at the company’s highest levels. But more importantly, it also outlines what Apple is doing now to catch up. One of those efforts? A push into synthetic data. more…
- 2 days ago 20 May 25, 10:53pm -
- Apple to let developers build with its AI models starting at WWDC 2025
According to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple will announce at WWDC on June 9 that it will open its Apple Intelligence AI models to third-party developers.A new software development kit and related frameworks will allow apps to integrate and build upon the same large language models that Apple uses across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. more…
- 2 days ago 20 May 25, 10:00pm -
- Deals: M3 iPad Air $100 off, iPad (A16) $299, iPad mini 7 up to $110 off, Apple Pencil models from $66, Find My gear, more
Alongside the now and $100 price drops on iPad mini 7 (select configs are actually $110 off now), today we are starting off with the return $100 discounts on M3 iPad Air models and all four colors of the most affordable iPad (A16) back down at $299. And to go along with all of those iPads, we are also featuring some solid price drops on the Apple Pencil Pro lineup with deals starting from $66 and as much as $62 in savings. Everything else awaits below including the Eve Siri smart lamp and this…
- 2 days ago 20 May 25, 9:14pm -
- Apple reveals WWDC25 schedule: ‘On the horizon’
After announcing WWDC 2025 in March, Apple has now provided more details on the schedule for the festivities. Apple says the week will kick off with an Apple Keynote on June 9 at 10 a.m. PDT. The company has also invited members of the press to attend in person. more…
- 2 days ago 20 May 25, 8:41pm -
- BLUETTI Apex 300 combines grid-level power and off-grid flexibility for accessible, versatile backup power
BLUETTI’s new Apex 300 rethinks what a portable power station can be, combining grid-level output with the flexibility to go fully off-grid. Designed for home backup, RV living, and remote energy independence, it offers plug-and-play simplicity with serious capacity and speed. The Apex 300 impressively supports dual 120V and 240V output, ultra-fast solar charging, and a first-of-its-kind 12,000W bypass with 0ms UPS switchover.It’s efficient enough to stretch runtime far beyond typica…
- 2 days ago 20 May 25, 8:30pm -
- Hit Apple TV+ comedy with Seth Rogen returns for season 2 this August
The season finale of the Apple TV+ hit comedy The Studio is set to release tomorrow. It won’t be long, however, until you’re able to fill that Seth Rogen void in your heart. Apple TV+ has announced that season two of Platonic, its comedy starring Rogen alongside Rose Byrne, will debut on August 6. more…
- 2 days ago 20 May 25, 8:24pm -
- 9to5Mac Daily: May 20, 2025 – New Apple Maps feature, Apple Sports app
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 Backblaze: Never lose a file again. Use code “9to5daily” at checkout for 10% off. more…
- 2 days ago 20 May 25, 7:49pm -
- Overcast updated with revamped Apple Watch app, more
Overcast, the hit podcast app developed by Marco Arment, has been updated today with a vastly improved Apple Watch app. This update follows Overcast’s major revamp last summer, which brought an all-new design in celebration of its tenth anniversary. more…
- 2 days ago 20 May 25, 7:47pm -
- iPhone and other smartphone imports from China hit lowest level since 2011
Customs data reveals that the import of iPhones and other smartphones into the US from China slumped to their lowest level since 2011.While the more extreme tariffs have been “paused,” a 20% tariff imposed in March remains in place, and that’s believed to be behind a $1.8B fall in the value of smartphones being moved from China to the US … more…
- 2 days ago 20 May 25, 7:02pm -