BenQ MA Monitors Offer Compatible Colors with Your MacBook Screen – And You Have a Chance to Win One
One of the most important features of MacBooks is Apple's attention to color calibration. This is great when using your MacBook, but the situation can change when you connect it to an external monitor, and you may see noticeably different colors. Thi…
Apple Takes Measures Against New Tactics of Cybercriminals
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Apple Big Spring Discounts: AirPods Pro 3, Max 2, MacBook Air, iPad and More
We have entered the 4th day of Amazon's Big Spring Discounts, and Apple deals continue throughout the weekend. The first cash discount for AirPods Max 2 (currently in stock with trade-in opportunities available) and holiday pricing for AirPods Pro 3,…
Indie App Spotlight: Guided Breathing App ‘Yogi Breath’
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 to promote your app, get in touch with us. If you want to add more meditation to your life, …
My Expectations for the MacBook Air Redesign
Apple introduced the MacBook Neo at the beginning of this month, and in my opinion – this has completely changed the MacBook series as we know it. If you have previously purchased a MacBook Air and you do not need 16GB of RAM for heavy multitasking –…
Apple @ Work: Eero adds LTE backup for remote workers and Starlink could be this for businesses
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A Rare True Crime Series Released on Apple TV
Twisted Yoga is a new Apple TV series premiering today, and it presents a rare true crime offering for the platform. Twisted Yoga is available on Apple TV, all episodes now streaming Apple TV has built a vast library of sci-fi hits, thrillers, an…
Amazon Announces New 'Prime Video Ultra' Plan
Amazon has announced that it will launch a new streaming plan called 'Prime Video Ultra' next month, which will change the current ad-free plan and offer more features. Prime Video Ultra will be Amazon's only ad-free streaming option and will cost $…
Apple @ Work: IT leaders fear supplier lock-in
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How to Watch Formula 1 Races on Apple TV?
Starting from the 2026 season, Apple TV has made an exclusive agreement to broadcast Formula 1 in the United States. This agreement covers all Grand Prix, qualifying, and practice sessions. In short, you need an Apple TV subscription to watch Formul…
Spotify's New Feature Takes Music Control into Your Hands
Spotify was an early player in the field of algorithmically suggested music. Now, the company is testing a feature that allows listeners to influence Spotify's recommendations more directly. This feature is called Taste Profile and is currently in be…
iFixit reviewed the new MacBook Neo and was (mostly) pleased with what they found
Expectations were quite high for what iFixit would find when they opened the MacBook Neo. Here’s what emerged. ‘We haven't been this happy with a MacBook since 2012’ In the last few days, many reports have been published stating that the MacBook Ne…
HomeKit Weekly: Shelly Gen4 Plug Brings Together Wi-Fi 6, Matter, and Thread in One Smart Plug
Choosing a smart plug often feels like a gamble on which protocol will win. Belkin has ended support for its Wemo series. Shelly seems to have given up on gambling and decided to include everything. I tested the Shelly Plug US Gen4 and it’s fantastic…
Adobe to Pay $75 Million in Compensation for Making Subscription Cancellations Difficult
Adobe has reached a $150 million settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. This agreement includes a $75 million payment and $75 million worth of free services for users. Adobe Denies Any Wrongdoing but Will Pay a Total of $150 Milli…
Average iPad Sale Price $583 in Last Quarter: Report
A new report published by Counterpoint Research indicates that the average selling price of the iPad has increased by approximately 10% despite a decline in shipments in the broader tablet market. Here are the details. Apple Offsets Tablet Market De…
Apple TV is Preparing for Major Premieres Over the Next Five Weeks
Apple TV has made a strong start to the year with popular series like Shrinking, Hijack, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters; however, many more noteworthy new premieres are coming in the next five weeks. March 18: Imperfect Women Imperfect Women is …
Digg Shut Down After Expected Comeback
In January, we discussed the long-awaited relaunch of the community platform Digg. Today, Digg CEO Justin Mezzell announced that the site would go offline due to a "unique bot problem." Here are the details. A Bit of Context Last March, Digg's origin…
Alicia Keys Takes the Stage for Apple's 50th Anniversary Event at Grand Central
Apple held a spontaneous 50th anniversary celebration at the Grand Central store with the participation of famous artist Alicia Keys. This was the first of many events that will take place worldwide, and Apple Grand Central marked the beginning of th…
Apple TV: All Academy Award Winners and Nominees So Far
While waiting for the 98th Academy Awards to take place on Sunday, Apple has a total of six nominations for F1: The Movie, The Lost Bus, and Come See Me In The Good Light. Here is the complete list of all the Oscar awards that Apple TV has won and be…
ChatGPT Adds Shazam Music Recognition and Interactive Math Visuals
OpenAI announced two separate updates for ChatGPT this week: Shazam integration for in-app music recognition and a new interactive visual system for math and science topics. Both features are designed to make ChatGPT more useful for everyday tasks an…
Sonos Brings Back Android Notification Panel Playback Controls After Two Years
Sonos has quietly brought back Android media playback controls in its mobile app, correcting one of the most criticized changes introduced in the major app redesign in 2024. The redesign aimed to make the Sonos app faster, easier, and better, but it …
Intel Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus Processors for Enhanced Gaming Performance
Intel has announced its new desktop processors (Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus) as part of the Arrow Lake Refresh series. The company hopes that the new chips will help strengthen its position in the desktop gaming market following…
Google Photos Adds Feature to Switch Between AI Search and Classic Results
Google Photos is introducing a new toggle button that allows users to switch between AI-powered Ask Photos results and traditional keyword-based search. Shimrit Ben-Yair, the head of Google Photos, announced this change on the X platform. Previously…
Android Phones Are Getting Faster with New Kernel Optimization
Google has announced a new optimization technique designed to enhance the performance of Android devices. This change focuses on the Android kernel, which is a core part of the operating system that manages hardware and system processes. This new tec…
Microsoft Brings Xbox Mode to Windows 11 PCs
Microsoft will bring Xbox mode to Windows 11 PCs, laptops, and tablets starting in April 2026, initially available to users in select markets. The company confirmed this feature in a post by Next Generation Vice President Jason Ronald and outlined it…
Unskippable 30-Second Ads Coming to YouTube TV Viewers
YouTube is expanding unskippable 30-second ads to its connected YouTube TV app. Google has confirmed that this format will join the existing mix of 6-second bumper and 15-second ads. Google's AI-powered ad system selects which format to play based on…
Apple Releases Security Update for Older iPhones and iPads
Apple has released security updates for older iPhones and iPads to address vulnerabilities targeted by the Coruna exploit kit, which has been used in cyber espionage and cryptocurrency theft attacks since February 2025. These patches cover devices th…
Google Chrome Coming to ARM64 Linux Devices in Q2 2026
Google has announced that Chrome for ARM64 Linux will be available in the second quarter of 2026, sometime between April and June. This release will bring full Chrome functionality to Raspberry Pi boards, Pinebook laptops, Mac computers running Asahi…
Google Play Offers Users the Opportunity to Try Paid Games for Free
Google has announced a new Game Trials feature that allows users to try out paid games before purchasing them. This system enables players to access the full version of a game for free for a limited time. If players decide to purchase the game after …
Apple TV's Star-Studded New Comedy Looks Like a Winner According to Reviews
Margo's Money Problems is one of the most anticipated premieres on Apple TV this spring, and the first reviews are extremely positive. Margo's Money Problems Offers a Strong Adaptation of the Best-Selling Novel A significant pair of Apple origina…
iPhone Fold's Wrinkle-Free Screen Approaching a Major Milestone
The iPhone Fold is six months away from its launch, and according to a new leak, its wrinkle-free screen is approaching a significant milestone: it is preparing to enter mass production. The iPhone Fold screen panel is expected to start mass product…
Tim Cook Announces Apple's '50 Years of Thinking Different' Celebrations
Apple's 50th anniversary will be celebrated next month on April 1, and CEO Tim Cook, marking this significant milestone, has released a new letter. Apple CEO Tim Cook wrote a letter celebrating the company's 50th anniversary It is not often that …
Apple Launches New ‘Hello Apple’ Instagram Account
Apple has opened a new @helloapple account in addition to its existing @apple account. Here are the details. The new @helloapple Instagram account says ‘Our Stories and Your Story’ Apple is not new to Instagram, but the company has officially dec…
Parallels Shares Update on MacBook Neo and Windows Virtual Machine
Last week, Parallels reported that the Parallels Desktop for Mac software has not yet been tested on the MacBook Neo. Following the release of Apple’s $599 laptop, Parallels returned with an update regarding virtual machine compatibility. The good n…
Google Maps' Biggest Update: Immersive Navigation
Google Maps is implementing "the biggest update in over a decade" to the driving experience with Immersive Navigation, which redesigns visuals and offers "more intuitive navigation." This starts with a "live 3D view" reflecting the buildings, overpa…
M5 MacBook Air and First Cash Discounts on M4 Model
In today’s 9to5toys Lunch Break newsletter, we find the first cash discounts on the new M5 MacBook Air series with a $50 discount. Additionally, there is a $320 discount on the M4 model offered by Amazon. There are also $50 discounts on the M5 Pro Ma…
First Cash Discounts on M5 MacBook Air and M4 Model
In today’s 9to5toys Lunch Break newsletter, you can find the first cash discounts on the new M5 MacBook Air series with a $50 discount and a huge opportunity on the M4 model with a $320 discount provided by Amazon. There are also ongoing discounts of…
iPhone 17e: Apple Finally Got the Affordable iPhone Right [Video]
Apple has been trying to offer us an affordable iPhone for years. First, they introduced vibrant colors with the iPhone 5c, then launched the iPhone SE series, and last year released the iPhone 16e. However, these iPhones always came with some compro…
India Prepares New Production Incentives as Apple Increases iPhone Manufacturing
As India’s current phone manufacturing incentive program is about to end, the country is planning new incentives to boost production. Here are the details. India Focuses on Recent Production Increase Although Apple has diversified its production away…
New iPhone Fold RAM, Storage, and Price Information
The iPhone Fold is coming this fall, and new rumors that emerged today provide details about the expected RAM, storage, and pricing. iPhone Fold features and potential prices revealed in latest rumors Earlier this week, several leaks surfaced conta…
Apple Reduces App Store Commission Rates in China Starting March 15
Apple announced this evening that due to regulatory discussions in China, developers will pay lower App Store commission rates starting March 15. Here are the details. Changes Resulting from 'Discussions with the Chinese Regulator' In a new post pu…
DIRECTV App Brings Sports Center to iPhone and iPad
Sports Center is no longer just a feature available on DIRECTV's televisions. This week, DIRECTV updated its iPhone and iPad app, bringing the live sports center functionality to iOS. DIRECTV announced the app update today with a blog post: DIRECT…
Apple TV Achieves First F1 Victory Against ESPN
Apple TV achieved its first F1 victory against ESPN. Eddy Cue noted that the Australian Grand Prix race last week attracted more viewers on Apple TV compared to the same race a year ago. Alex Weprin from The Hollywood Reporter shares the details on t…
This App Adds Highlight Colors for MacBook Neo and iMac to Every Mac
macOS offers device-specific highlight color options for iMac and MacBook Neo. Any Mac can unlock these special color options through an app. The app is called Accents and can be downloaded for free from the developer Mahdi Bchatnia’s website. In…
Former Microsoft Leader Reviews MacBook Neo: 'It Just Needs to Stay Perfect'
Steven Sinofsky, former President of Microsoft’s Windows Division, published an interesting review of the MacBook Neo, discussing why Microsoft’s first move towards lightweight ARM-based PCs failed. Here’s what he said. The MacBook Neo Could Be the O…
Four New Features Coming with iOS 26
Major iPhone updates, like iOS 26, typically come with hundreds of new features and changes, but only a much smaller portion of these start to be used on a daily basis. Here are four new features in iOS 26 that I find myself using almost every day. …
MacBook Neo Review, Apple Management Changes, and iPhone Fold Claims
Chance and Zac discuss the changes on Apple’s leadership website and what that means for the future. They also focus on two new Bloomberg reports about Apple’s delayed Siri smart display product and provide information about the upcoming iPhone Fold'…
M6 MacBook Pro: Six New Features Coming This Year
Apple is working on the new M6 MacBook Pro, which is expected to be released later this year along with a total design overhaul. Here are six new features expected with the M6 MacBook Pro. #1: Thinner, Lighter New Design The MacBook Pro design wa…
Apple Grand Central Store Closed Due to Special Event
Apple Grand Central in New York City is closed today and tomorrow due to a mysterious special event. Customers visiting the Apple store at Grand Central Terminal will be turned away until normal hours resume at 10 AM on Saturday, March 14. In the m…
9to5Mac Daily: March 12, 2026 – Foldable iPhone Rumors, Apple 50
Listen to a summary of the day's top stories from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcast app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed via Overcast and other podcast apps. Supported by CardPointers:…
New Apple TV Thriller Series Imperfect Women Coming Next Week
Imperfect Women is a new Apple TV thriller series premiering next week, and the first reviews have arrived. Here’s what the critics are saying. Imperfect Women Reviews Arrive Before Apple TV Premiere If you are looking for your next prestige series …
Disney+ Launches Vertical Video Feature Today, Here's How It Works
Disney+, today announced that it has started rolling out the vertical video feature to its subscribers in the U.S., which will also be expanded globally. Here are the details about Disney's new 'Verts' feature. Disney+ Introduces New Discovery Featu…
Apple Announces 50th Anniversary Celebration
Today, along with a new letter from Apple CEO Tim Cook, it was announced that the company will hold a suitable celebration to mark its 50th anniversary "in the coming weeks." Apple to Celebrate 50th Anniversary with the Public Apple had previously …
TikTok and Apple Music Collaboration Strengthens Music Discovery
TikTok and Apple Music are coming together to offer two new features for iPhone users. Play Full Song allows Apple Music subscribers to listen to "full music" without leaving TikTok. Listening Party, according to TikTok, aims to bring artists and fan…
Apple Announces Seven New Products Available Today
Apple announced all the new products available for sale online and in Apple stores worldwide this morning. Surprisingly, the company highlights the MacBook Neo as the main news among the seven new products... Here is what Apple says about each new …
New iPhone 18 Pro Leaks Explore Design Details, Dimensions, and More
Today, two posts from Weibo leaks have revealed what we can expect regarding the design, dimensions, and more of the new iPhone 18 Pro. Latest iPhone 18 Pro Rumors Provide New Details, But There Are Doubts About One Change The iPhone 18 Pro is only…
Apple Arcade Adds Two Critically Acclaimed Indie Games to April Lineup
Apple Arcade’s April lineup will add three new titles to the subscription-based gaming platform. These titles include two of the most acclaimed indie games of the last few years. Indie Games Coming to Apple Arcade As of April 2, Apple Arcade will i…
Major League Baseball is Coming Back Soon on Apple TV, Here’s What’s Coming
Apple's sports programming is continually expanding. Following the start of the Major League Soccer and Formula 1 seasons, Apple TV is preparing to broadcast Major League Baseball (MLB) games. Here are the details. Apple TV's 'Friday Night Baseball'…
MKBHD Describes MacBook Neo as Apple's Most Disruptive Product in the Last 10 Years
Today, the MacBook Neo is reaching users, and MKBHD states in his review that it could be "Apple's most disruptive product" in the last 10 years. MKBHD's MacBook Neo Review: 'Better Than You Think' If you are still undecided about whether to buy …
9to5Mac Daily: March 11, 2026 – MacBook Neo Launch, ‘Ultra’ Rumors
Listen to the summary of 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 special RSS feed on Overcast and other podcast apps. Supported by CardPo…