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…
Claude Cowork and Corporate Features with Managed Agents
Claude Cowork, an application available on macOS, is losing its "research preview" label today with the introduction of Anthropic's corporate capabilities. Additionally, Anthropic is reclaiming the AI agent narrative with Claude Managed Agents. Clau…
Apple TV Adds Two Exciting New Series in the Future
Apple TV has brought back one of its biggest hit series and will release a new comedy series next week. But looking further ahead, there are two newly announced exciting Apple TV series. Here are the details. #1: The Husbands, A24 Series Starring Ju…
New Apple TV Movie Now Available with Keanu Reeves
Apple TV subscribers can now watch the platform's new comedy film Outcome, starring Keanu Reeves (The Matrix) and co-written and directed by Jonah Hill (The Wolf of Wall Street). You can watch the trailer below. ‘Outcome’ Now Available on Apple TV …
WhatsApp Brings Status Updates to the Top of the Chats Tab
The new WhatsApp version on TestFlight contains references that Status updates (the app's version corresponding to Instagram's Story format) will be brought to the Chats tab. Here are the details. Hints About the Upcoming Feature Although WhatsApp …
Report: Apple Saw a 9% Growth in Mac Shipments in Q1 2026
A new report from IDC reveals that the overall PC market showed slight year-over-year shipment growth in the first quarter, but Apple saw one of the strongest gains among its competitors. Here are the details. Component Shortages Begin to Affect the…
Cronos: Dawn of New Day is Coming Natively to Apple Silicon Macs
Bloober Team announced that the award-winning game Cronos: Dawn of New Day will be released with native support for Apple silicon Macs on April 28. Here are the details. Important games continue to come to Mac Cronos: Dawn of New Day was released l…
Adobe's Low-Processing Camera App Expands Support for Certain iPads and iPhone 17e
Adobe's experimental camera app has received a new update that adds initial support for iPads with at least 6GB of RAM and the new iPhone 17e. Here are the details. Project Indigo Gains 'First iPad Support' Last June, Adobe announced Project Indigo…
Apple Releases macOS 26.4.1 Software Update, Here Are the New Features
Apple has released a new software update for Mac: macOS 26.4.1. You can find out what to expect from the latest version here. macOS 26.4.1 Arrived a Day After iOS and iPadOS Updates Yesterday, Apple released minor software updates for both iPhone a…
FBI Recovers Deleted Signal Messages Using iPhone Notification Data
According to a new 404 Media report, the FBI succeeded in recovering deleted Signal messages from an iPhone by extracting data stored in the device's notification database. Here are the details. Access to Notification History Despite Signal Deletion…
iPhone Fold Visualized, HomeKit Adaptable Temperature, MacBook Neo Shortage
Benjamin and Chance analyze the form factor of the iPhone Fold and investigate why many of Apple's Macs are so backordered. Additionally, NASA is taking the iPhone to space, Aqara is launching the first thermostat supporting HomeKit's new Adaptive Te…
Apple collector showcases 50 years of Mac startup sounds [Video]
Retro technology archivist TechyThings shared a fantastic video on Instagram showcasing the startup sounds, tones, and chimes from multiple Apple desktops and laptops over the years. You can watch the video below. Among the many tributes made by use…
Researchers Detail How a Prompt Injection Attack Bypassed Apple’s AI Protections
A resolved issue allowed researchers to bypass Apple’s restrictions and force the LLM on the device to perform actions under the attacker’s control. Here’s how they did it. Apple Strengthened Its Defenses Against This Attack Two blog posts published …
Instagram Now Offers the Ability to Edit Comments After Posting
Instagram made a small change worth celebrating: comments can now be edited after they are posted. Here are the details. Instagram allows users to edit their comments for 15 minutes Have you ever had to delete an Instagram comment due to a typo and…
OpenAI Introduces $100 Monthly Pro Plan for Codex Users, Here are the Details
OpenAI is launching a revamped $100/month ChatGPT subscription for Codex users. Here’s a comparison with the current OpenAI plans and their contents. ChatGPT Pro Now More Affordable OpenAI introduced the Codex Mac application in February, providing…
Apple Updates Creator Studio Apps: Including Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro
Apple has released new versions for Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and other applications in the Creator Studio app package. Updates are also available for Final Cut Camera, Photomator, and more. Logic Pro Gains Dolby Atmos Mix Preview and Step Reflex Pa…
Apple Permanently Closes Three U.S. Stores, Here’s Why
Apple announced that it will close three retail stores in the United States, including locations in Connecticut, Maryland, and California. Apple is Closing These U.S. Stores In a statement to MacRumors, Apple confirmed that it will close the followin…
9to5Mac Daily: April 9, 2026 – iOS 26.4.1 Released, More
Listen to a summary of the day's top news from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcast app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed on Overcast and other podcast players. Supported by Backblaze: Rel…
Two Design Changes in iPhone 18 Pro
It has been a big week for iPhone Fold rumors, but a reliable leak source has shared updates about two potential design changes related to the iPhone 18 Pro. Recent updates indicate that the design of the iPhone 18 Pro is not yet finalized Today,…
Enjoy the Sound with Spotify's New Feature
Spotify has introduced a new universal switch that makes the app completely sound-focused. No, it’s not a switch to hide podcasts and audiobooks, but it turns off almost all videos. Spotify Brings Video Control for Everyone Spotify suggests that us…
DIY MacBook Neo SSD Upgrade to 1TB
If you thought the MacBook Neo might be suitable for you, but the maximum storage of 512GB was not enough, a YouTuber might have some good news. By performing a DIY upgrade, he replaced the SSD with a 1TB model, which is faster than the stock SSD pr…
Former Apple Engineers Created an AI Button Similar to iPod Shuffle – But They Won't Explain Why
Several years ago, I mentioned that AI hardware devices are like trying to invent an iPod after the iPhone. Two former Apple engineers seem to have embraced this situation with an AI button that resembles the iPod shuffle. While the AI wearable devi…
Car Keys in Wallet: New Support for Two Major Car Brands
Apple Wallet has gained many new features with iOS 26, but another significant development is the expansion of car key support to more car brands. Here are the recent and upcoming major car key launches. Apple Wallet is supported by Toyota and Rivia…
Deals: All-time low price of $150 off on 24GB M5 MacBook Air, $199 off on 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook, black Apple USB-C cables and more
In today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break headline, the Midnight 24GB M5 MacBook Air with 1TB storage reaches an all-time low price of $150 off on Amazon. Additionally, we see the new 2026 model 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro returning with the best price of $199 …
Goodbye, Llama: Meta Introduces Muse Spark AI with Thinking Mode
Llama is no more; Muse Spark is here. Meta has relaunched its artificial intelligence efforts with a new model named Muse Spark. Unlike the announcement of Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview, Muse Spark is available to the public today. Meta is prep…
How to Use the New Apple Music Feature for CarPlay in iOS 26?
CarPlay has gained new features with iOS 26.4 and some exciting new applications have been added. However, one of my favorite features recently is the update in Apple Music, which is a perfect change for cars in iOS 26. Here’s how to use it. Pins in…
Overcast Launches Podcast Transcripts with New iPhone App Update
Overcast, the popular third-party podcast client, has started to roll out a major new feature in its latest update: transcripts are now available. Transcripts Now Available for All Users in Overcast Overcast version 2026.04 was released today on th…
iPhone 18 Pro's Camera Feature May Prove Less is More According to Rumors
The iPhone 18 Pro is coming this fall, and according to rumors, one of its features, the updated Camera Control button, may prove an old saying: less is more. The iPhone 18's Camera Control May Drop Touch Features, Offering a Simpler Button When …
ChatGPT Adds Its First Streaming Video Application, Here’s What They Can Do
The features of ChatGPT applications continue to seek a purpose. In this process, it has found a streaming partner looking for an audience. So what will happen now? Tubi, the First Streaming Video Service with a ChatGPT Application OpenAI’s ChatGPT a…
iOS 26.5: New Features, Release Date and More
Following the release of iOS 26.4 last month, Apple has now begun beta testing for iOS 26.5. The update is expected to be available to everyone next month. Here are all the details about the new features and changes coming with iOS 26.5 for iPhone us…
iOS 26.4.1 Now Available for iPhone Users, Here Are the Fixes
Update 16:51 ET: iOS 26.4.1 fixes an iCloud synchronization error affecting Apple apps and many third-party apps. Apple has released iOS 26.4.1 for iPhone users and iPadOS 26.4.1 for iPad users today. This update comes two weeks after the release …
The Theft Protection is Enabled by Default on Corporate Devices with iOS 26.4.1
Apple has confirmed that Theft Protection will be enabled by default for corporate devices updating from iOS 26.4 to iOS 26.4.1 and from iPadOS 26.4 to iPadOS 26.4.1. Here are the details. iOS 26.4 had enabled this feature by default on non-corporate…
Apple Requests Internal Data from Samsung in South Korea
Apple has taken action to obtain internal data from Samsung in South Korea due to alleged monopolistic practices in its ongoing antitrust battle with the U.S. government. Here are the details. Apple Requests Documents from Samsung in South Korea In M…
The Largest Apple Museum in Europe Opens in the Netherlands
The Apple Museum in Utrecht opened its doors a few days ago, just in time for Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations. Let’s take a look at what visitors can find here. ‘Apple's 50 Years Come to Life’ If you are in the city of Utrecht in the Netherla…
You Can Now Purchase Official Spare Parts for MacBook Neo, iPhone 17, Studio Display XDR, and More
Apple’s Do-It-Yourself Repair Store has been updated today to offer several independent repair parts for newly released products, including the repair-friendly MacBook Neo. Here are the details. New Parts and Tools Available for Apple’s Latest Device…
iOS 26.4.1 Fixes iCloud Data Synchronization Error
iOS 26.4.1 was released today. Although the official release notes are vague, a thread on developer forums indicates that this update actually fixes a significant bug related to iCloud data synchronization. Developers noticed that iPhones running ve…
Report: iPhones Hold 50% Share Among Top 10 Best-Selling Smartphones in Q4 2025
A new Counterpoint Research report shows that the iPhone 17 series is the market leader in Q4 2025. The core models of this series secured the top three spots on the best-selling smartphones list, reinforcing Apple's presence during this period. Here…
Day One journaling app introduces 'Gold' plan: AI summaries and Journal Chat
The journaling app Day One has restructured its subscription to offer a more premium "Gold" plan with AI summaries and the Journal Chat feature. Day One Gold, $74.99 annually for these AI features Day One continues to offer a free version of its jo…
Amazon announces that these 13 Kindle devices will no longer be able to download new books
If you own an old Kindle device (2012 or earlier), Amazon has announced that starting next month, your ability to download new books will be cut off. Unless you switch to a new model, you will not have access to new content. Here are the details. Al…
Astropad Introduced Workbench for Mac: A Remote Desktop Suitable for the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Astropad, the makers of the excellent Rock Paper Pencil iPad screen protectors, have introduced a new Mac tool called Workbench. This macOS application offers a "remote desktop suitable for the age of artificial intelligence." Workbench: A New Way t…
The Finale of Shrinking Series and Season 4 Details
The finale of the third season of the Shrinking series is now available on Apple TV, and today, a new interview with the show's co-creator Bill Lawrence reveals many details about what’s coming in the fourth season. Season 4 Will Bring Back the Entir…
9to5Mac Daily: April 7, 2026 – Apple’s MacBook Neo Issue
Listen to a summary of the day’s most important news on 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcast app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed on Overcast and other podcast listeners. Sponsored by Bac…
Use of iPhone in Space Missions: More Than Just Fun
The Artemis II crew's space suits have an element that adds a completely new feature to space missions – an iPhone. Each suit includes a pocket containing an iPhone 17 Pro Max. For the iPhone to be approved for the mission, it had to pass a series o…
Apple is quite cautious in iPhone Ultra sales
A new report suggests that Apple is extremely cautious about demand expectations for its most expensive smartphone, the iPhone Fold (or iPhone Ultra). The company is reportedly telling its production partners to plan for significantly lower orders th…
Apple's Lowest Score in Repairability Rankings for iPhones and MacBooks – With One Exception
Repairability assessments based on official government criteria in Europe have revealed that Apple received the worst score for both iPhones and MacBooks. However, the MacBook Neo was found to be a notable exception in the laptop rankings, so perhap…
Vertical Tabs and Full-Screen Reading Mode Coming to Google Chrome
Google is rolling out two major updates for desktop Chrome: vertical tabs and an impressive reading mode. Vertical tabs are an alternative to the horizontal tab bar that has been present since Chrome was launched. You can see a list of open tabs on …
New Video Reveals iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Fold Dummy Models
Today, we saw the first photos of dummy models for the iPhone Fold, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max through Sonny Dickson. However, now a video has emerged that offers another look at what is to come. The Video Shows Apple's iPhone Fold and iPh…
iPhone Fold Expected to Launch in September
Earlier today, it was reported that Apple’s foldable iPhone is experiencing production issues, which could delay the device’s launch by several months. However, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman stated that the iPhone Fold is "on track" for its expected…
Steam Link App Coming for Vision Pro, Download the Beta Version Here
Apple Vision Pro will provide access to more games than ever before with visionOS. Here’s how you can start using the Steam Link beta version today. Steam Link is offering a visionOS app for 2D games in beta There are many questions about the fut…
NASA's Artemis II Image Download Shortcut
Update April 7, 2026, 16:00 ET: The Shortcuts API has been fixed and is expected to work smoothly. Here is the link: Artemis II image shortcut Recently in the news, you may have seen that a mission is being carried out to return humans to the Moon…
Anthropic Introduces Powerful Mythos AI Model as Part of Cybersecurity Initiative with Apple
Artificial intelligence is now being used to make software more secure. Anthropic announced a new initiative called Project Glasswing, which Apple is also a partner in. As part of Glasswing, Anthropic is sharing a preview of its newly introduced Cla…
New iPhone Ringtone with iOS 26: Dreamer
My iPhone is often on silent, but the new iOS 26 ringtone made me reconsider this choice because it’s truly a pleasant melody. Here’s my new favorite iPhone ringtone. 'Dreamer' in iOS 26 is a beautiful reinterpretation of the default iPhone ringtone…
9to5Mac Daily: April 7, 2026 – Apple’s MacBook Neo Issue
Listen to the day's most important news from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcast app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed on Overcast and other podcast listeners. Sponsored by Backblaze: Bac…
Make Your Wired CarPlay Wireless
Do wireless CarPlay adapters really work? A few years ago, I got a new car that came with wired Apple CarPlay. I really wanted wired CarPlay, but it didn't seem sensible to change the entire entertainment system. Fortunately, there are popular soluti…
9to5Mac Overtime 066: There's a New Claude Update with Every Breath I Take
Jeff shares his transformation from an AI skeptic to a passionate user, explaining how he now develops custom solutions using tools like Claude Code. Fernando offers an honest opinion on the comparison between the new AirPods Max and AirPods Pro 3, a…
WhatsApp's Enhanced CarPlay Experience is Now Available to All iPhone Users
After just a few days of beta testing, WhatsApp has now made the enhanced CarPlay experience available to all iPhone users. Here are the details. CarPlay Momentum Continues A few days ago, WABetaInfo noticed that WhatsApp had started testing the en…
A Separate 'Always Allow' Feature Needed for Apple Arcade
I really love Apple Arcade. The game catalog is really compatible with my son, and a single subscription unlocks hundreds of premium games. The best part is that the games are ad-free and have no in-app purchases. This provides a much better gaming e…
Apple TV: War Documentary Changing Vietnam Nominated for Three Emmys
Vietnam: The War That Changed America has received three nominations for the 47th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards today. Here are the contenders it is up against. Earlier today, the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences announced th…
Apple's AI-Powered Tool for Developers
Apple researchers have published details about an experimental AI-powered tool called SQUIRE that helps developers explore and develop interface ideas with greater control. Here are the details. An Interesting Approach to AI-Powered Interface Protot…