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After introducing limited in-app browser support for certain business links last year, WhatsApp is now working on expanding the feature to all links shared in chats. Here are the details.
In an interview with Polygon , Apple’s new head of App Store Worldwide, Carson Oliver, discussed the company’s broader gaming ambitions, the growing number of premium iPhone games, and where Apple Arcade fits into its strategy. Here’s what he said.
Following a historic $5.7 billion patent infringement verdict against Apple, Taction Technology is now seeking additional damages, interest, and ongoing royalties on future iPhone and Apple Watch sales. Here are the details.
The iPhone 18 Pro has arrived and the 3-in-1 MagSafe charging stations, CarPlay accessories, and wall adapters to max your charging speeds, all of that and more awaits below with more on the way soon, as well as our top picks for the new foldable.
The EU’s List of Acquisitions website was updated today with details of a deal struck in June between Apple and Samplab, a Swiss startup that described itself as offering “music production for the age of AI.” Here are the details.
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Apple is rolling out a new feature for HomePod mini and the second-gen big HomePod called Sound Glow. This lights up the touch surface of your speaker with colors that reference the album artwork of the currently playing song, perhaps adding some additional ambience to a party vibe.
With the iPhone Duo bringing an entirely different shape to the iPhone lineup, you’ll need accessories built for it as well. BMX built the SolidSafe Duo specifically around the iPhone Duo. It’s designed to fit perfectly on the back without bleeding over and includes a stand.
HomePod owners, have you ever wished you could disable touch controls on the top of your device? With iOS 27.2, Apple is finally adding that option. Here are the details.
In addition to macOS 27.2 Golden Gate RC 1 , Apple is also rolling out the third developer and public RCs for macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. Here are the details.
Apple is rolling out RC (release candidate) versions of iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, and more. Here’s what that means.
Apple is rolling out the first RC for macOS 27.2 for developers and users enrolled in the public beta, ahead of the official release in the next few weeks. Here’s what to expect.
Apple has released the first iOS 27.2 release candidate for iPhone. The update brings Apple’s next iPhone software release one step closer to its public launch.
Apple today announced its second experience of the month, taking place next Wednesday, October 28 at 10 a.m. PT. The tagline for this event is: “Pro and tell.” Here’s what to expect.
Apple just introduced HomeView alongside a new Apple TV and HomePod mini , but another product unveiling is already set for next week . Here are the new products expected to launch at Apple’s ‘Pro and tell’ event on October 28, including major updates to MacBook Pro and iPad mini.
Apple Watch sleep apnea notifications launched two years ago. Since then, the health feature has been quietly working in the background and making a difference for people who may not know they need it.
Amazon is now shipping pre-orders for the new HomeView even faster than Apple is (most models still arriving on release day) and we are now tracking the return of the pre-order discount on the brand new Apple TV 4K (Amazon is still shipping this one on release day too). All of that joins the $50 price drop on AirPods…
Apple Wallet car keys are about to get a big expansion, with GM announcing support for a variety of vehicles across three of its popular brands: Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC.
Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak didn’t hold back when he described the most ambitious figures in the AI race as the “lunatic fringe” of Silicon Valley. The piece suggested that the iPhone maker is hoping to position itself as being on the right side of a growing AI backlash.
Ted Lasso season 4 wrapped up earlier this month, and there’s still no official word on the show’s future. But on a recent podcast appearance, Jason Sudeikis shared a new update on Ted Lasso season 5 and beyond.
iPhone Duo became available for pre-order last Friday, then quickly became backordered into late January 2027. However, a number of users have started reporting that their orders now show earlier delivery dates than originally estimated.
My colleague Zac Hall described HomeView as one of the best ways to spend $299 on an Apple device and the Apple TV 4K as the worst . Almost nobody thinks anyone should buy the latter at that price, but things could have been even worse …
Estimated iPhone Duo delivery dates started slipping dramatically, literally within a minute of pre-orders opening on Friday. Even some of those who got in within the first few minutes got estimated shipping dates into January of next year .
Ahead of iPhone Duo’s launch on Friday, accessory maker BMX is releasing what appears to be one of the first MagSafe batteries designed specifically for Apple’s foldable.
iPhone Duo preorders just begun, and iPhone 18 Pro has been on the market for about a month. Of course, iPhone Duo is backordered through January right now, so whether or not you’re considering buying these phones – it makes it really easy to think about what’s coming next.
After pre-orders for iPhone Duo opened, Apple uploaded an EU regulatory document that finally revealed the true battery capacity for iPhone Duo: 4883mAh. Here’s how that compares to other iPhones.
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Apple Watch Series 12 has been a marvel of an upgrade, at least for me. I’ve written about it WHOOP. That said, in my past month testing it, there’s one WHOOP feature I’ve found myself missing.
After over a decade of not adopting touch displays on its Mac notebook lineup, Apple will finally be releasing its first touchscreen MacBook as early as November 6th, after announcing it as early as October 27th .
Apple just announced its long awaited smart home display: HomeView, and it’s available for $299. That said, the product has been in development for quite some time, being held back by all of the delays with developing a smarter Siri.
According to a new report from MacRumors , Apple employees are being told to warn customers that iPhone Duo likely won’t be available for purchase on launch day if you didn’t already place a pre-order.
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 .
Last month, UGREEN introduced a new Qi2.2 25W 10000mAh MagSafe battery bank for iPhone. There have been plenty of these, but this one has an interesting new twist: liquid cooling.
As part of its iPhone Duo preorder announcement, UK carrier EE has announced pricing details for iPhone Handoff – making it the first carrier in the UK to do so. Here are the details.
iPhone Duo is just about a week away from launching, and now that preorders have opened, Apple’s official iPhone Duo accessories have started to hit stores for early purchases. After purchasing, some users have noticed that the silicone case has a little bit of a caveat.
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Alongside the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3, this weekend’s Apple deals are headlined by pre-order discounts on the new HomeView (if you’re quick about it) and the first deal on the next-gen Apple TV 4K (or just grab the new Apple TV Siri Remote to upgrade your existing setup for a whole lot less).
Bloomberg reports that Apple has hired Scott Tucker, who spent nearly six years as Meta’s vice president and deputy general counsel for global litigation. Here are the details.
Apple updated its App Review Guidelines today with a series of changes meant to strengthen protections against harmful content and deceptive app review practices. Here are the details.
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Apple has issued a short statement following strong initial demand for the iPhone Duo, with shipping estimates already slipping into next year. Here’s what the company said.
In a new investor note sent out this week, GF Securities’ Jeff Pu and Henry Huang project that Apple will be the only major smartphone manufacturer to grow shipments in 2026, even as the global market is expected to shrink by more than 14%. Here are the details.
Jeff and Fernando discuss Apple’s smart home reboot, including the new $299 Apple HomeView, HomePod mini 2, Apple TV 4K, and Apple Home Collection lineup.
The Information reports that PayPal and Epic Games are among the developers concerned that a potential antitrust settlement between Apple and the DOJ might not go far enough in addressing the company’s allegedly anticompetitive practices. Here are the details.
Apple’s HomeView is available to pre-order now and ships November 13. Here are the Apple apps you’ll be able to use on HomeView at launch.
It’s time to get your Halloween decorations out and automate them because the gear you buy for October is the same gear you’ll use in December. Set it up once now, and all you’ll do in November is swap what’s plugged into your gear. My first real Apple Home project years ago was automating Christmas lights, and it’s…
iOS 27.2 is launching soon for all users, but Apple keeps introducing new updates with each beta release. Here are three changes added to iOS 27.2 this week.
Following T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom, Verizon has now confirmed how much it will charge customers to use Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature. Here are the details.
Apple has strong pitches for all of its flagship iPhones this fall, but which model is right for you? Here’s an overview of the key differences between iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro.
I previously tested the difference the wider aperture of the iPhone 18 Pro makes when it comes to depth of field . The executive summary is that the difference is small, but definitely present.
Apple unveiled three new Home products this week: HomeView , HomePod mini 2 , and a new Apple TV 4K . While there’s no new full-size HomePod launching, Apple did announce three features coming to the existing HomePod 2 via a free software update.
Joining the $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3 to pair with your new Duo, we are now tracking the very first discount on the next-generation Apple TV 4K – Amazon will also ship it to you much faster than Apple can. Those offers join ongoing HomeView deals (you’ll want to get in there quick as they are starting to sell…
iPhone Duo pre-orders opened today, but if you weren’t there right at the start, you likely now can’t get one before 2027 . That makes the iPhone Duo launch a massive success, but also reflects a missed opportunity for Apple.
Apple’s new iPhone Duo Apple’s all-new TechWoven treatment and Pitaka’s aramid fiber, we are also seeing some of the best leather brands in the business ready to take orders for their latest full-grain covers. Those, of course, join some ultra-affordable models starting from $27 or less and you can scope them all out…
I’ve had the iPhone 18 Pro for about a month now , and during that time three main features have consistently impressed me.
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iPhone Duo is almost here, so if you want to get a head start on accessories for Apple’s new model, here are our top recommendations.
iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable iPhone, went up for pre-order today. Within minutes of pre-orders opening, however, estimated delivery dates started slipping all the way to next year.
Apple’s first-ever foldable iPhone is now available for pre-order . You can head to Apple’s website or the Apple Store app this morning to place your iPhone Duo pre-order, with the first orders arriving in one week on October 23.
In keeping with tradition, Apple has taken down the Apple Store this morning ahead of the iPhone Duo going up for preorder. If you are waiting to buy the new Apple foldable, be sure to log on at 5 AM Eastern Time.
The newest Apple Original Films feature, “ Tenzing ,” is now available to Apple TV subscribers. Watch the trailer below.
While Apple is rumored to be gearing up to introduce an OLED iPad mini later this month, an oversight on the company’s French site might have just confirmed the product’s existence. Here are the details.
Exercise-tracking platform Strava announced today a new expansion of its strength training features, adding coach-designed guided workouts with live set and rep tracking. Here are the details.
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A new investigation by The Washington Post reveals that Apple and Nvidia each pledged $25 million toward Trump’s new White House ballroom, making them two of the project’s largest donors. Here are the details.
Apple updated its Apple Sports app today with improvements to Live Activities and support for five additional soccer leagues. Here are the details.
In a report published today, IDC says Apple saw a 4% year-over-year decline in global iPhone shipments during Q3 2026, but its share of worldwide smartphone shipments increased 23.1% over the same period last year. Here’s why.
Apple has responded to OpenAI’s allegations that one of its former employees who departed for Apple took confidential files along with him. Here are the details.
Benjamin and Chance react to Apple’s smart home event, with first impressions on the new Apple HomeView smart display, the insanely priced Apple TV 4K (fourth-generation), and the HomePod mini refresh. It remains to be seen whether these new initiatives in the Apple Home Collection can help move the needle on smart…
Apple Photos is full of exciting updates in iOS 27 , including for one of my favorite features in the app: iCloud Shared Albums.
Sonos is getting ready for Apple’s first foldable iPhone. The company has released Sonos 27.2, which brings support for the upcoming iPhone Duo ahead of its launch later this month.
Meta today unveiled Muse Spark Open, which it says is the “most capable US open-weight model to date.” For Apple users, Meta says Muse Spark Open is optimized to run on the Mac Studio powered by M5 Ultra.
Apple is widely reported to have Samsung as its key supplier in building the iPhone Duo’s folding display. As a result, some have claimed that Apple is just “using a Samsung display.” Here’s how Apple addressed that question in a new interview .
Apple’s busiest product launch month is usually September. But despite a packed event last month, many more products remain ahead this fall. Next week’s iPhone Duo launch kicks off what’s shaping up to be four straight weeks of new products.
Apple unveiled new Apple TV 4K and HomeView devices this week that won’t be available until November 13. But pre-order shipping times for these products have already started slipping into late November for new orders.
While the $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3 is still rolling, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by some new pre-order discounts on the new Apple HomeView – Amazon now has some additional colorways marked down. We also uncovered some pre-order promotions for the new HomePod mini 2 alongside the lowest price we…
Today in a new story at TIME , the publication interviewed CEO John Ternus but also spoke to Greg “Joz” Joswiak, Apple’s SVP of Worldwide Marketing, who addressed the “lunatic fringe” of AI in Silicon Valley, hardware threats from OpenAI, and more.
As someone who loves all things Apple and Pokémon, I never thought these worlds would collide, but here we are! Beats and the Pokémon Company have officially teamed up for a special edition Beats Pill , and man, did they nail this. This new collab features both Pikachu and Mimikyu, bringing a two-tone design, unique…
TIME has just published its list of the best inventions of 2026, and iPhone Duo made the list with John Ternus featured on the magazine cover. Here’s what Ternus said in his interview with TIME .
iPhone Duo pre-orders start tomorrow, and if you want the fastest checkout possible, Apple just set the deadline for completing its ‘Get Ready’ process.
United Airlines first introduced Starlink Wi-Fi on its flights starting early in 2025, the airline says nearly half of its flights currently offer the high-speed satellite internet service. It’s now introduced a new way to let you check whether your flight has the service …
Today marks a milestone for MacPaw, as the company is releasing Eney, a proactive AI assistant that works across your apps, files, and system to help you get things done, following a development process that began back in 2019. Here are the details.
We’ve long been awaiting the launch of the first touchscreen and OLED MacBook Pro, and a new report says that the official launch will take place at an Apple event on October 28. It says that Apple has begun sending invites to selected media representatives.
The iPhone Duo starts at $1999 for the 256GB model and rises to an eye-watering $3199 for the 2TB version – but a “renewable” inner display layer may help buyers to justify spending so much money on a phone.
An Apple-1 computer sold at auction has set a new record of $1,148,200. The same machine last sold in 2013 for $686,000. It comes complete with a letter which, thankfully, the original owner ignored …
Opera is relaunching its Opera Air browser today with a redesign that is both conceptual and practical for a more focused browsing experience. Here’s what that means.
Apple is rolling out its stunning Detailed City Experience in Apple Maps for users in Austin, TX. This marks a robust overhaul of Apple Maps in Austin, similar to what we’ve seen in other markets like San Francisco, Chicago, and London.
WhatsApp users can now invite others to join group and one-on-one calls even if they don’t have an account. Here are the details.
Apple today became the second company ever to close with a market valuation north of $5 trillion, following NVIDIA’s landmark achievement in October 2025. Here are the details.
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The Apple Invites app got updated yet again today, with new features including RSVP improvements and a larger Home Screen widget. Here are the details.
Apple today shared a behind-the-scenes look at “From Earth to Sky,” a fashion show in Turkey that was designed with an iPad Pro and filmed using an iPhone 18 Pro Max. Here are the details.
iOS 27 expands the available options to customize your Home Screen with new extra-large widgets that will be especially useful on iPhone Duo. Here’s the full list of 15+ pre-installed widgets iOS 27 introduces.
Bloomberg reports that Apple plans to finally launch Apple Intelligence in China in December, although some important features could still be missing. Here are the details.
Following intense criticism over the obvious fact that its AirTag Silencer could facilitate stalking and other forms of misuse of Apple’s AirTag, ElevationLab has now pulled the accessory. Here are the details.
Apple has announced that Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed , the acclaimed thriller that premiered this spring, will return for season 2.
iPhone Duo pre-orders kick off this Friday ahead of shipping next week. If you’re wondering whether to get AppleCare+ or not, here are the iPhone Duo’s out-of-warranty repair costs.
Siri AI is a tentpole addition to HomePod mini 2, but a CNET report today originally claimed Siri AI was coming to older HomePod mini models too. However, the story has since been updated with a correction and 9to5Mac received a statement confirming Siri AI will be exclusive to HomePod mini 2.
In a new filing today, OpenAI claims that a former employee who departed for Apple sent “over a hundred highly confidential files about at least one unreleased OpenAI device under development to his personal accounts.”
Bloomberg reports that during a hearing today, OpenAI voluntarily agreed not to use Apple’s alleged trade secrets while the legal battle between the two companies plays out. Here are the details.