iPadOS 26.5 beta 2 and Other Updates Released
Apple has announced new beta releases. Developer beta 2 for iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, an…
Apple TV Will Stream Three Top-Tier Shows Simultaneously
Apple TV is having a great summer season with the return of Ted Lasso, Dark Matter, and more. Howeve…
Brian Tyree Henry Joins Apple Original Films Project for Dope Thief
Apple TV has confirmed today that Brian Tyree Henry, who starred alongside Wagner Moura in the film …
Never Lose Anything Again: Find My Accessories
There are many Find My accessories available on the market with various designs and form factors. Here are some of the most popular options. Updated: April 13, 2026: AirTag 2 features and details have been added. Just to remind you, Find My acces…
Security Bite Podcast: Blurring the Lines Between Atomic Stealer, Infostealers, and Trojans
The 9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively presented by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform It's our job to make Apple devices ready to work and secure for business. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines the latest Appl…
MagSafe Monday: Is the Best Way to Secure Your MagSafe Desk Charger a Suction Pad?
I have tested many MagSafe iPhone desk chargers, and most suffer from the same annoying flaw. If it’s not made of solid steel and doesn’t weigh five pounds, it slides on the table when you want to pick up your iPhone or check the screen. You often ha…
iCloud Backups Targeted in Operations Rented for Hacking
A new research shows that hackers still rely on old numbers to gain access to iPhone and Android devices. Here are the details. A Growing Trend of Government Agencies Renting Out Hack Operations According to a situation noted by TechCrunch, three c…
Apple Japan Launches Fun New App Store Spring Campaign with Local Artists
Apple's marketing efforts have been quite remarkable lately. While the MacBook Neo campaign is the most attention-grabbing project, the new spring campaign launched in Japan promotes the App Store with fun commissioned ads. You can watch below. Take…
Shazam Feature in Control Center Improved with iOS 26.4
iOS 26.4 is the latest iPhone update that stands out with many new features in Apple Music. Additionally, there is a music-related improvement in the Control Center in iOS 26.4: Shazam song recognition will now work offline. Shazam song recognition i…
New Pop-Up Ad Added to Apple Maps with iOS 26.5 Beta 2
iOS 26.5 beta 2 has arrived today, and with it, Apple Maps has gained a new pop-up window related to the rollout of upcoming ads. Here are the details. iOS 26.5 Beta 2 Includes Apple Maps Ad Pop-Up Apple announced that ads will be coming to Apple…
America's Largest Airline Supports New Flight Cards in Wallet for iOS 26
With iOS 26, Apple has introduced a refreshed experience for airline flight cards in Apple Wallet. As of today, this feature is supported by the four largest airlines in the United States. Delta, United, and Southwest began supporting the iOS 26 fli…
The Launch of iPhone Fold May Be Challenging
Today, a new report by Digitimes states that there is a hurdle in the production of Apple's anticipated iPhone Fold. According to "sources in the company's supply chain," the mass production of the device has been shifted from July to August this yea…
Deals: AirPods Pro 3 for $199, $100 off all Apple Watch Series 11 models, M4 MacBook Air clearance prices discounted up to $300, and more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break headline is the return of one of the lowest prices on the AirPods Pro 3, alongside Amazon’s $100 discount on all Apple Watch Series 11 models starting at $299. We also see the return of M4 MacBook Air clearance prices dis…
New MacBook Neo Promises a Major Upgrade
Last week, a new report about the success of the MacBook Neo included details about Apple’s plans for the product's successor, and the next generation Neo already promises a significant upgrade. The New MacBook Neo’s A19 Pro Chip Will Offer Three Ad…
Trendforce Says the Key to the Invisible Bend in iPhone Ultra Could Be High-Tech Adhesive
It is believed that Apple has been waiting for many years to launch its first foldable iPhone. A significant part of this was the company's dissatisfaction with the very noticeable bend in competing models. This foldable iPhone is expected to be rele…
Former AI Chief John Giannandrea Officially Leaves Apple
John Giannandrea’s tenure at Apple officially ends this week. Giannandrea joined Apple in 2018 after eight years at Google, where he began managing the company’s machine learning and AI strategy. However, in December of last year, Apple announced th…
You Can Create a Colorful MacBook Neo with Official Apple Parts for Just $39
The MacBook Neo is available in fun color options, but some people want to take it a step further to give their machines a more personal look. Some do this with skins, cases, or silicone key covers, but you can change the color combination using off…
Apple Glasses are Coming with High-Quality Designs and Premium Materials
According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple is actively testing at least four different frame styles for its upcoming smart glasses project. Apple is relying on superior design taste to stand out from competitors like Ray-Ban Meta Glasses. The re…
Five Refurbished iPhones Still Performing Well Under 500 Dollars in 2026
If you want to buy a new iPhone but don’t want the iPhone 17, it can often be difficult to find something within a tighter budget. Of course, Apple offers the iPhone 17e for $599 - but not everyone sees this as an attractive phone. Fortunately, there…
Belkin's New 25W Compact MagSafe Charging Stations
Belkin has launched two new Qi2.2 chargers offering 25W MagSafe charging with an ultra-compact design. While these products generally focus on the Apple ecosystem, Belkin's new 3-in-1 product offers a modular structure that allows Android users to us…
Current Best New MacBook Deals: April 2026 Buyer’s Guide
During the Apple Silicon era, MacBooks are more affordable than ever. Nowadays, you can buy a MacBook Air with 512GB storage and 16GB memory directly from Apple for $1099; whereas such a configuration used to cost $1599 a few years ago. Moreover, we …
This accessory allows you to play Switch 2 games on your iPad or iMac screen in 4K resolution
Apple has been offering excellent display panels in iMacs for years, but for a long time, there was no way to use them outside of macOS. There was a feature called Target Display Mode, but that has long been removed. This situation has been disappoin…
Deals: $150 Off 1TB M5 MacBook Air, Up to 48% Off Apple Thunderbolt 5 Cables, Magic Keyboard at Great Price on Amazon, and More
Among today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break headlines, Amazon features Apple’s most affordable 1TB M5 MacBook Air with a $150 discount in all colors. Additionally, there are rare $99 price drops on the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and refurbished product deals with $1…
Tribit StormBox Micro 3: My Favorite Travel Speaker is Better and More Affordable
Technology can advance quite rapidly, but the Bluetooth speaker that still travels with me was the same one I used for four years until last week. It has finally been replaced by the Tribit StormBox Micro 3. To be honest, the changes are quite modest…
YouTube Premium Experiences Monthly Price Increase of $4 in the U.S.
Google is implementing a price increase for YouTube Premium plans in the U.S., with prices rising up to $4 per month. The new YouTube Premium prices for new subscribers in the U.S. are as follows: Individual: $15.99/month, up from $13.99 Family: …
Indie App Spotlight: ‘PackGoat’ Helps You Plan Your Travels Smartly
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we introduce the latest apps in the indie app world. If you are a developer and want your app to be featured, please contact us. Packing for travel can sometimes be stressful. Pac…
How Mac Changed the Way I Clear Mental Clutter
There is a section on Apple’s macOS 26 Tahoe website that says "Calm in Brainstorming." This slogan introduces the renewed version of Spotlight, but for me, there is another more applicable Mac experience. Transitioning from iPhone to Every Apple Dev…
Why AirPods Pro 3 Offers More Upgrade Value Than You Expect?
When AirPods Pro 3 first hit the market, I was a bit hesitant about the upgrade. I thought AirPods Pro 2 was still excellent. Moreover, one of the most important features of AirPods Pro 3, Live Translation, was also coming to AirPods Pro 2. However, …
SkyDex: Turning Weather into a Pokémon Adventure
I have been a Pokémon fan my whole life. I still remember the day I went to Best Buy with my dad at the age of 6 and got my first Pokémon game, Pokémon Blue. I became instantly hooked. I grew up playing all the games, watching the series, and I still…
For Now, Liquid Glass in Pixelmator Pro is Exclusive to Creator Studio
Earlier this year, Apple introduced a new subscription package called Apple Creator Studio. This package provides users access to all Apple professional software, such as Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Motion, and Pixelmator Pro on Mac and iPad. With thi…
Apple in Business: Adding an Existing Mac to Apple Business Manager
Apple Business is exclusively offered by Mosyle; Mosyle is the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates all the necessary tools to deploy, manage, and secure Apple devices in the workplace seamlessly and automatically …
Mac mini and Mac Studio Models Out of Stock at Apple
The availability of the high-end models of Mac Studio and Mac mini continues to decline due to worsening supply constraints and the impending M5 refresh. Many models are now shown as "currently unavailable" on the Apple Store, meaning that buyers can…
Amazon Announces 'Prime Video Ultra' with New Features
Last month, Amazon announced that Prime Video Ultra would soon launch in the US, and it officially arrived that day. Here are the details and how to sign up. Prime Video Ultra is Amazon's new ad-free plan priced at $4.99/month, replacing the previou…
Car Keys Coming Soon to Apple Wallet with Lexus
The vehicle key feature of Apple Wallet is gaining momentum with several major car brands recently offering or preparing to offer support. Now we can add another brand that will be "coming soon" to this list: Lexus. Lexus is adding Apple Wallet vehi…
New iPhone Fold Leaks Cover 'Ultra' Name, Launch Timing, and More
This week has been quite intense for rumors regarding the iPhone Fold. However, today, new shares from well-known leak sources cover the rumored 'iPhone Ultra' name, launch timing, and Apple’s supply plans. 'iPhone Ultra' Name and September Launch G…
Discounts: $150 off all 15-inch M5 MacBook Air models, $99 off Series 11, Nomad leather iPhone 17 cases, and more
Among today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break headlines is Apple’s most affordable 15-inch M5 MacBook Air model. There’s a $150 discount on the 1TB model and more (available in all colors), along with discounts of up to $199 on the 2026 MacBook Pro. This Space …
New 'Siri' Application in iOS 27: Features According to Rumors
Third-party chatbot applications are continuously dominating the top ranks of the App Store, and with iOS 27, Apple is preparing to offer a first-party Siri application for your iPhone's Home Screen. Here are the features according to rumors. Siri A…
Face-to-Face Experience for Apple TV This Month in LA
Apple is hosting a face-to-face ‘Think Apple TV’ experience in LA over two weekends at the end of this month, here are the details. ‘Think Apple TV’ event will take place for free at Westfield Century City shopping center If you live near LA, you w…
Satechi 3-in-1 Qi2 Charger Review: 25W Power and Stylish Apple Aesthetics
I have been a Satechi customer for years. I have used countless of their products, from iPad hubs to computer accessories and chargers. They produce great, high-quality accessories that match the Apple aesthetic. Most recently, they launched the 3-in…
Customize Your iPhone Wallpaper in a Fun Way with iOS 26
iOS 26 continues to add many new ways to customize your iPhone, but one of my favorites was the 3D spatial wallpapers featured in the initial 26.0 release. Learn how to use this feature. How to Apply 3D Spatial Effects to Your iPhone Wallpaper in iO…
OpenAI Warns Users to Update Mac Applications
OpenAI is asking its users to update their Mac software to the latest versions as of today due to "excessive caution." This is due to a security issue related to Axios, a third-party developer tool used by OpenAI. The company emphasizes that it has …
App Store battle continues: Apple and Epic clash over court ruling
Apple and Epic have presented new requests regarding whether the court can uphold a recent ruling in the ongoing App Store legal battle. Here are the details. Some recent information about this extensive case Last Monday, April 6, the U.S. Ninth Ci…
iOS 26.4 Adds New Liquid Glass Effect Modification Setting
iOS 26.4 introduces a new 'Reduce Bright Effects' setting that allows you to disable various glowing elements commonly found in Liquid Glass. Here are the details. 'Reduce Bright Effects' A New UI Setting in iOS 26.4 The Liquid Glass design in iO…
XChat, X's independent messaging app, is launching on iPhone and iPad next week
XChat, X's independent messaging app, now has a release date. XChat is coming to iPhone and iPad within a week. The listing on the App Store for the messaging app shows a preview of the design, a detailed icon, and the release date of April 17. You…
9to5Mac Daily: April 10, 2026 – Apple Store Closures, and More
Listen to a summary of the day’s top stories on 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcast app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play or through our special RSS feed on Overcast and other podcast apps. Sponsored by Backblaze: Reliable…
Report: Apple Tops Global Smartphone Market for the First Time in Q1
Counterpoint Research has published its latest report on global smartphone shipments for the first quarter of 2026. The report shows that strong demand for the iPhone 17 has helped Apple secure the top spot in the market. Here are the details. ‘Ecos…
Apple Previews AI, Accessibility, and AirPods Pro 3 Research for CHI 2026
Apple has confirmed that it will present three studies at the ACM Conference on Human-Computer Interaction 2026, which will be held later this month, including research on creating AI-powered user interfaces, accessibility, and the redesign of AirPod…
VSCO Report: Photographers' Perception and Use of Artificial Intelligence
VSCO has published a new report investigating how photographers use artificial intelligence, based on responses from professional and amateur photographers. Here are the findings of the report. Photographers exhibit cautious optimism despite concerns…
Three Series That Concluded Their Seasons on Apple TV This Week
Apple TV’s weekly programming schedule will look quite different after this week, as three series have aired their season finales. Shrinking, The Hunt, and The Last Thing He Told Me Season Finales Now Available If you are used to certain new Appl…
Google Photos Adds Video Playback Speed Control to Android App
Google Photos is adding a new video playback speed control to its Android app. This feature allows users to adjust playback directly between 0.5x and 2x speeds within the app. The feature is currently being rolled out gradually to Android users, but …
Google AI Edge Eloquent Voice Note Taking Application Launched on iOS
Google has launched a new voice note taking application called Google AI Edge Eloquent for iOS. The app transcribes locally using Gemma-based models and offers an optional cloud mode that utilizes Gemini for additional text cleaning. It is currently…
Xbox Insiders New Achievement Notifications, 100% Completion Highlights, and Game Hiding Options
Microsoft has announced three updates to the Xbox Achievements system currently available for Xbox Insiders. The changes include a redesign of the achievement unlock notifications, a visual indicator for fully completed games, and an option to hide i…
Amazon Closes Store Access for Kindle Models Released in 2012 and Earlier
Amazon has announced that Kindle e-readers and Kindle Fire tablets released in 2012 or earlier will no longer be able to purchase, borrow, or download new content from the Kindle Store starting May 20, 2026. After this date, previously downloaded con…
Meta Introduced Muse Spark, Its First Private AI Model
Meta has introduced a private AI model called Muse Spark, developed by the Superintelligence Labs team. Unlike the Llama models, the weights of Muse Spark are not publicly available. Currently, access is limited to the AI portal of Meta at meta.ai, …
Microsoft Fixes Windows 11 Start Menu Search Issues Caused by Faulty Bing Server Update
Microsoft has released a server-side fix for a known issue affecting the Start Menu search on some Windows 11 23H2 devices. The issue began on April 6 and was related to a Bing update aimed at improving search performance. Microsoft rolled back the u…
Device-Bound Session Credentials with Google Chrome 146
Google introduced Device-Bound Session Credentials with Chrome 146 for Windows. This security feature cryptographically ties session cookies to a device's hardware, making it impossible for stolen cookies to be used on a different machine. Support f…
Gmail Adds End-to-End Encryption for Google Workspace Users on Android and iPhone
Google has expanded end-to-end encryption for Gmail on Android and iPhone devices through the official Gmail app. This feature was previously available to desktop users within Workspace and is now accessible on mobile devices with the same approach. …
Google Introduced the Notebook Feature in Gemini
Google has launched the notebook feature in the Gemini application. This feature allows users to organize chats, files, and specific instructions into designated project areas, which are automatically synchronized with NotebookLM. The update is curr…
Microsoft Removes Copilot Branding from Notepad, Introduces New 'Writing Tools' Menu
Microsoft has begun removing the Copilot branding from Notepad in Windows 11, and a new preview version is now available for all Windows Insiders. The update replaces the Copilot icon with a pen icon and renames the AI menu to writing tools. The core…
Transition of Apple Card to Chase: What Will Not Change and Uncertainties
Apple Card is officially transitioning to Chase; Apple's current partner Goldman Sachs will complete the transition process within the next one or two years. Apple has published details on what to expect during the transition process, here are all th…