- Indie App Spotlight: ‘Due Tomorrow’ helps students manage their homework with AI
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.Due Tomorrow is a students ultimate homework companion. It helps you manage your assignments, keep track of everything with reminders and calendar integration, and includes a neat little AI chatbot that provides pointers for your assignments. more…
- 1 day ago 16 Feb 25, 2:00am -
- Apple Vision Pro may be about to get its biggest update yet — no new hardware required
Apple Vision Pro only just turned a year old, and it may be about to get its biggest update yet — no new hardware required. more…
- 1 day ago 16 Feb 25, 12:43am -
- Apple just updated its refurbished M2 Mac mini pricing, they’re now a pretty great deal
On Wednesday, Apple begun selling refurbished M4 Mac mini models on its store, starting at $509 for the base model. This was great, though there was one problem, pointed out by MacRumors on Thursday: an M2 Mac mini with the same specs would cost $50 more than an M4 model, despite the dated design.Apple has now fixed that pricing problem, cutting refurbished model prices by at least $100. more…
- 2 days ago 15 Feb 25, 11:13pm -
- Developer for Linux on Apple Silicon Macs resigns, citing ‘major failure of leadership’
Yesterday morning, Hector Martin resigned from his position as project lead of Asahi Linux. This was a community effort that kicked off shortly after the Mac transition to Apple Silicon begun, in early 2021. After a ton of effort, the team finally released an alpha build of Asahi Linux for M1 and M2 Macs in early 2022. The project was going well.However, because of burnout and an uphill battle with the Linux community, including Linus Torvalds himself, Hector Martin decided to resign. The pr…
- 2 days ago 15 Feb 25, 10:01pm -
- Apple @ Work: The knocks against Apple Silicon get smaller as x86 emulation arrives
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- 2 days ago 15 Feb 25, 7:30pm -
- Siri with promised Apple Intelligence upgrades may not be fully ready until iOS 18.5
In the category of disappointing but not surprising, Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg that the upgraded version of Siri may not be fully ready for iOS 18.4 when it arrives soon. more…
- 2 days ago 15 Feb 25, 3:46am -
- Gentler Streak gains new Home Screen widgets with health metrics
Gentler Streak, one of the most popular fitness and wellness apps for Apple devices, has just been updated again. This time, the latest version of the app adds multiple new widgets with different health metrics, so that users can get an overview of their health right from their Home Screen. more…
- 2 days ago 15 Feb 25, 3:21am -
- Security Bite: A dangerous place to be an iPhone
Imagine you’re on your way to dinner, walking down a decently busy street during the day. You’re using your new iPhone 16 Pro for directions before, out of nowhere, a masked individual on an e-bike whips around to your side and snatches your Desert Titanium baby and zooms off. All in seconds. This sounds like a one-off insane situation, but this is precisely what happened to Dimitar Stanimiroff last week in London, England. And he’s not alone…The most recent statistics say a phone is…
- 2 days ago 15 Feb 25, 2:17am -
- Runtime 003: Boom goes quiet, T-Mobile Starlink explained, Musk’s OpenAI bid
Sophia Tung and Zac Hall discuss the evolution of tech news sources, the challenges of launching new tech verticals, and the need for an AI news platform. They explore the impact of professional audio equipment on podcasting, audience engagement, and diverse tech interests. The conversation touches on podcasting’s future, T-Mobile and Starlink’s collaboration, and innovative changes in connectivity. They discuss satellite internet, van life, Elon Musk’s bid for OpenAI, upcoming OpenAI mode…
- 2 days ago 15 Feb 25, 1:55am -
- Netflix confirms it didn’t mean to support that Apple TV feature everyone has wanted for years
Netflix has taken a break from raising prices to confirm that it didn’t mean to support that Apple TV feature everyone has wanted for years. more…
- 2 days ago 15 Feb 25, 1:04am -
- iOS 18.4 beta release date: Here’s what to expect
Apple wrapped up its iOS 18.3 beta cycle weeks ago, and normally new betas would have arrived already. But we’re still waiting for iOS 18.4 beta 1. Fortunately, the wait should be over soon. more…
- 2 days ago 15 Feb 25, 1:03am -
- Apple is launching a new product next week, here’s what to expect
Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that Apple will launch a new product on Wednesday, February 19. The most likely release is the much-anticipated iPhone SE 4, but there are a few other possibilities. Here’s everything you need to know. more…
- 3 days ago 15 Feb 25, 12:41am -
- HomeKit Weekly: The next generation of smart home products needs to focus on being more proactive about home maintenance
For years, the smart home conversation has revolved around making things easier and more convenient around the home. We’ve focused on products that let us turn on lights with our voice, , or set the control temperature without getting up the couch. As awesome as those things are, I’d like to see a new generation of HomeKit focused on home maintenance. I recently picked up Ting, and while it doesn’t support HomeKit, it’s giving me so many ideas on how I’d like to see the smart home of t…
- 3 days ago 15 Feb 25, 12:30am -
- Apple’s most affordable iPhone should be a lot more popular thanks to Apple Intelligence
Apple is expected to replace the iPhone SE 3 next week with a new affordably-priced model that has several upgrades. Those upgrades, including Apple Intelligence support, are expected to make the next iPhone much more popular than previous entry-level iPhones. more…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 10:31pm -
- Deals: Most affordable M4 iPad Pro $150 off, new Apple Watch Ultra 2 $159 off, Find My passport holder, more
While the AirPods 4 all-time low and AirPods Pro 2 deals roll on, not to mention the $100 price drops on iPad mini 7, we have some seriously notable deals to scope out before you head off into the weekend. Firstly, the most affordable M4 iPad Pro configuration has now returned to the Black Friday all-time low at $150 off alongside up to $200 off 13-inch models. We also spotted one of the best prices ever on the Natural Apple Watch Ultra 2 in brand-new condition at $159 off – this deal likely w…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 10:16pm -
- Apple adds new requirement for migrating purchases between accounts
Earlier this week, Apple made a lot of longtime App Store customers happy. After years of asking for a way to merge Apple accounts, Apple released a tool enabling the ability to move purchases from one Apple account to another Apple account. The only catch? There are a lot of requirements that each account must meet. more…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 9:40pm -
- DJI’s February 18 teaser: What’s the next big reveal?
DJI has released a cryptic teaser for an upcoming product launch on February 18, 2025. The tagline “Focus On Every Move” hints at a stabilization-focused device, and rumors are pointing toward the highly anticipated Osmo Mobile 7 (OM 7) smartphone gimbal. more…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 9:37pm -
- Apple’s Reminders app has seven power user features worth your attention
Apple’s Reminders app has steadily grown from a basic list tool into a versatile task manager, including with its recent iOS 18 feature upgrades. Here are seven power user features worth checking out. more…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 9:30pm -
- 9to5Mac Daily: February 14, 2025 – Apple teases product launch for next week
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 Roborock: Roborock takes care of the cleaning, so you can do more of what you love. This February, save $200 on the Saros10 and Saros10R vacuums during the Open Sale—12.5% OFF from February 10th to 16th. Don’t miss out! more…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 9:29pm -
- Netflix shows start appearing in Apple TV app unified Watchlist
Update: Unfortunately, it seems someone jumped the gun and this rollout has been cancelled at this time.Apple and Netflix have seemingly managed to find some common ground and strike a partnership for integration in the Apple TV app. Some users in the US are starting to be prompted to connect their Netflix account to the Apple TV app on their devices.After doing so, Netflix originals are then able to be added to their Watchlist inside the TV app, and appear in Continue Watching. However…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 4:12pm -
- Report reveals details of how Apple Intelligence will work in China
As reported earlier today, Apple has officially partnered with Alibaba to enable Apple Intelligence for iPhone users in China. The country has strict regulatory requirements on artificial intelligence, which has led Apple to partner with Chinese companies for AI processing. Now a new report from Bloomberg details how Apple Intelligence will work in China. more…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 9:54am -
- Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller star in new movie The Gorge, streaming now on Apple TV+
Apple today launches its next original film, The Gorge, streaming now exclusively on Apple TV+.The Gorge stars Anya-Taylor Joy and Miles Teller as operatives tasked with guarding a vast chasm, protecting the world from the evil within. The pair communicate via message boards and strike up a bond. As this film is debuting on Valentines Day, it is probably not a spoiler to suggest there is a romantic relationship underpinning this action film. more…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 9:30am -
- Potential new iPhone 17 Pro camera design shown in 3D renders
The next generation iPhone is expected to arrive later this year, but there are already plenty of rumors about it – especially when it comes to design and cameras. Previous rumors have suggested that the iPhone 17 Pro models will have a new rear camera design with a different bump. Now 3D renders shared by Jon Prosser show what the final version of the new phones might look like. more…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 7:59am -
- TikTok returns to the App Store ahead of new iPhone launch next week
Update: TikTok is back on the App Store. Breaking news from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg: Trump’s attorney general Pam Bondi has reportedly penned a letter to Apple that grants the company permission to restore TikTok in the App Store. more…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 6:03am -
- WhatsApp begins rolling out chat themes to everyone
WhatsApp on Thursday announced another update coming for its users. Starting today, WhatsApp will provide multiple chat theme options for both iOS and Android users, so that they can make chats unique with “colorful chat bubbles and new wallpapers.” more…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 5:29am -
- This realistic concept shows what the iPhone 17 Air might look like in real life
We’ve been hearing a lot of rumors about an “iPhone 17 Air” recently as Apple seems to be working on an ultra-slim iPhone to be announced later this year. After seeing some low-resolution leaked images showing the back of this new iPhone, a realistic concept now gives us a better idea of what it will look like in real life. more…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 5:00am -
- Rare business card signed by Steve Jobs goes up for auction
From time to time, we see some rare items related to Apple’s early days going up for auction. If you’re one of the people who collect such items, RR Auction is now auctioning off a rare business card signed by Steve Jobs – if you have a few thousand dollars to spend. more…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 3:56am -
- Severance is a rare Apple streaming success, based on latest Nielsen viewership numbers
Severance might just have had Apple’s best viewership performance for a drama, according to the just-released Nielsen streaming charts which covers the week commencing Jan 13th. This is the first time Nielsen has published data covering the period in which the second season of Severance started airing. Despite only premiering on the Friday of the week covered by the stats, Severance managed to hit number four on the top 10 original series chart, with almost 600 million minutes viewed.…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 3:45am -
- AirPods Pro 3: Three new features are coming this year
AirPods Pro 3 are coming later this year. Despite Apple continuing to make AirPods Pro 2 better with new software features, there’s still a hardware successor on the way soon. AirPods Pro 3 are expected to arrive in September alongside the iPhone 17 line, here are three new features we’re looking forward to. more…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 3:12am -
- Rumor Replay: Apple launch next week, iOS 18.4 beta, new Studio Display, more
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: an Apple product launch is happening next week, plus the iOS 18.4 beta, new Studio Display, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors. more…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 1:55am -
- New Apple TV+ debut has Anya Taylor-Joy slay monsters, and reviewers dig it
Last weekend, Apple TV+ gave its biggest movie of the year a major platform at the Super Bowl. This weekend, TV+ is celebrating Valentine’s Day with an actual full-length film premiere. The Gorge, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller, arrives on Apple TV+ this Friday, February 14—and early reviews just dropped. more…
- 3 days ago 14 Feb 25, 1:15am -
- Prime Video just launched a big new Apple TV app update
Amazon is one of the most popular streaming services, and it just got a big update on the Apple TV that offers an improved tvOS experience. Here’s everything that’s new. more…
- 4 days ago 14 Feb 25, 12:05am -
- Powerbeats Pro 2 hands-on review, Android Apple TV app launches
Benjamin and Chance talk about the long-awaited launch of the Apple TV app on Android, Apple partners with Alibaba for AI in China, and Apple adds a better-late-than-never feature for merging Apple Accounts. Also, Chance kicks off the show with a hands-on review of the brand new Powerbeats Pro, with heart rate monitoring.And in Happy Hour Plus, there’s a grab bag of topics with Benjamin’s follow-up on Announce Notifications in CarPlay, the Sports app adds NASCAR, and the UK takes a bad s…
- 4 days ago 14 Feb 25, 12:00am -
- Apple may finally be updating the Mac display that it finally released in 2022
Apple left the Mac in a bad place when it came to external displays between 2016 and 2022. After discontinuing the Thunderbolt Display, Apple relied on LG to sell a plasticky monitor with PC-maker build quality if you wanted a standalone 27-inch monitor with 5K Retina resolution. Apple eventually started selling an ultra premium (in Mac display terms) monitor with the 32-inch 6K Pro Display XDR, but it has always been priced the same as a small truck of Mac mini computers.However, just three…
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 11:56pm -
- Apple’s new TV+ app for Android has one feature I want on my iPhone
Apple TV+ just arrived on Android, more than five years after the service launched. By all appearances Apple made a solid Android app. But there’s one feature in particular that makes me wish I could have the new app on my iPhone too. more…
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 11:44pm -
- This iOS game just shut down over a mysterious In-App Purchase bug
Game makers Square Enix today announced that the iOS version of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles has reached its sudden end. The reason is a strange one: an unfixable bug that Square Enix says is related to recent In-App Purchase “model” changes. more…
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 11:00pm -
- Deals: Black Apple Watch Ultra 2 $169 off, gold titanium Series 10 $120 off, Trail Loop, MacBook Air from $749, more
Today’s new batch of Apple deals join ongoing all-time lows on the iPad mini 7 configurations at $100 off alongside this up to $644 in savings on iPhone 15 Pro units. This morning saw some notable chances to save on Apple Watch Ultra 2 – open-box listings on the black model at Best Buy with a full Apple warranty are now $169 off, refurbished units are up to $254 off, and the OG model is now at $405. Those offers join a return low on Apple’s latest green Trail Loop as well as a new all-time…
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 10:16pm -
- Apple teases special product launch coming February 19
We’ve seen lots of rumors about new Apple products coming soon. But today CEO Tim Cook confirmed via a post on X that something indeed is about to debut. There’s a special Apple product launch coming next week on February 19. more…
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 9:32pm -
- 9to5Mac Daily: February 13, 2025 – Apple TV app comes to Android, 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.Sponsored by Roborock: Roborock takes care of the cleaning, so you can do more of what you love. This February, save $200 on the Saros10 and Saros10R vacuums during the Open Sale—12.5% OFF from February 10th to 16th. Don’t miss out! more…
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 9:28pm -
- iPhone 17 Pro Max may have key display advantage after all
Apple’s about to launch its next iPhone SE, but later this year the flagship iPhone 17 lineup will arrive. A new rumor has just indicated the iPhone 17 Pro Max will come with a key display advantage: a Dynamic Island that may be substantially smaller. more…
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 8:33pm -
- Apple resumes advertising on Elon Musk’s X after 15-month pause
Apple has resumed advertising on Elon Musk’s X social network as of this week. Apple had halted all advertising on X back in November 2023 after Musk agreed with an antisemitic post on the platform. more…
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 6:35pm -
- Apple still under fire in Germany somehow over App Tracking Transparency, company responds
Apple has been the target of an antitrust complaint in Germany for three years over its App Tracking Transparency feature. ATT allows iPhone users to request that apps not track their activity between other apps. Now the Bundeskartellamt (Federal Cartel Office) in Germany has issued its “preliminary legal assessment” which alleges that ATT only applies to third-party apps and not Apple, violating antitrust policy. In turn, Apple has responded. more…
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 5:40pm -
- Alibaba chairman officially announces Apple partnership to bring iPhone AI to China
Apple has officially partnered with Alibaba to bring Apple Intelligence AI features to the iPhone in China. Alibaba Group chairman Joe Tsai confirmed the deal on Thursday, sending the Chinese firm’s stock price to a three-year high. more…
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 5:01pm -
- Apple Maps cycling directions expand across UK and Ireland
Apple Maps has quietly expanded its support for cycling in the United Kingdom and Ireland this week. Users are discovering they can now route cycling journeys across the length and the breadth of the country.Apple first launched cycling directions in Maps in late 2020, although at first it was U.S only in a smattering of cities. Support for cycling navigation in the UK has been available for a while, but coverage was patchy … until now. more…
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 4:28pm -
- Apple shares new ad promoting Apple TV+ app for Android
Apple on Wednesday launched an official Apple TV+ app for Android – almost seven years after the platform was launched. To promote the news in style, Apple has just shared a new ad telling the world that Apple TV+ is now on Android. more…
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 4:45am -
- Telegram adds AI-powered sticker search and improved video player
The popular messaging app has just released another update that brings improvements and some new features. The latest version of Telegram brings an AI-powered sticker search, as well as enhancements to the app’s video player. Read on as we break down everything that’s new in Telegram. more…
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 3:51am -
- These iPadOS features are why I love working from an iPad
Working from an has its shortcomings, but it also comes with a lot of strengths. Here are some key iPadOS features that have made full-time iPad productivity serve me so well. more…
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 2:44am -
- Apple now sells M4 Mac mini and MacBook Pro refurbished with discounts
Apple’s first M4 Macs launched just a few months ago in early November. But now, you can buy two models—the Mac mini and MacBook Pro—refurbished at a discount from Apple in various configurations. more…
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 1:44am -
- The Apple TV app is now available on Android: watch Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass
The Apple TV app is finally making its way to Android users. The app is now available in the Google Play Store for Android phones and tablets. This means Android users can sign up to Apple TV+ and MLS Season Pass directly on their phone for the first time.The app lets users can log in with their existing Apple Account, or create a new account through the app and subscribe using Google Play billing. The app is rolling out now, supporting Android 10 or newer devices … more…
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 1:30am -
- 9to5Neural: ChatGPT-5 just ‘months’ away, here’s how it will work
Welcome to 9to5Neural. AI moves fast. We help you keep up. Earlier this week, Elon Musk started a bid to buy OpenAI, prompting Sam Altman to informally decline, but poking back about buying Twitter. Entertaining as that was, the world of AI has started to calm down — WAIT, WHAT?! OpenAI just announced ChatGPT-5, and it will arrive this year? more…
- 4 days ago 13 Feb 25, 1:28am -