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Ben Stiller’s touching documentary about his parents now available on Apple TV 23 Oct 6:23 PM (7 hours ago)

Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost, Ben Stiller’s documentary about his parents, is now available on Apple TV. Here’s what to expect.

Apple decries ‘intense lobbying,’ threatens to turn off App Tracking Transparency in Europe 23 Oct 6:02 PM (7 hours ago)

In a statement to the German Press Agency, Apple claimed that it may have to turn off App Tracking Transparency in Europe as a result of “intense lobbying efforts”. Here’s why.

YouTube video player redesign & new icons roll out to Android, iOS 23 Oct 5:33 PM (8 hours ago)

Following the announcement last week, the video player, icon, and app-wide redesign is now widely rolling out to YouTube for Android and iOS.

9to5Mac Daily: October 23, 2025 – A20 chip rumors, more 23 Oct 2:29 PM (11 hours ago)

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.

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Counterpoint: Mac shipments up 15% in Q3, nearly double overall PC growth 23 Oct 1:31 PM (12 hours ago)

A new report from Counterpoint Research shows Apple outpacing the overall PC market in sales growth during the third quarter. Here are the details.

Apple COO touts accelerated timeline for Houston-built AI servers 23 Oct 12:33 PM (13 hours ago)

Speaking to Fox News Digital, Apple’s Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan confirmed that the company is shipping U.S.-made AI servers from its new Houston plant ahead of schedule. Here are the details.

Here’s everything new for Apple’s Photos app in iOS 26 23 Oct 12:26 PM (13 hours ago)

Apple’s Photos app received a major overhaul last year, and iOS 26 brings a handful of new changes. Here’s everything new for the Photos app in iOS 26.

Instagram Stories now support AI-powered edits with the new Restyle tool 23 Oct 12:04 PM (13 hours ago)

With the new restyle tool, users can now prompt Meta AI to make advanced edits to images and videos before sharing them as Instagram Stories. Here’s how it works.

Apple on short list of donors to Trump’s White House demolition ballroom project 23 Oct 11:32 AM (14 hours ago)

Throughout this week, photos have shown demolition happening at the White House as much of the East Wing is being demolished. The images have been jarring as they show that President Trump’s plans for a privately funded ballroom mean replacing much of the East Wing, not just extending it.

Rumor Replay: Siri update, new foldable iPhone and iPad, A20 chip 23 Oct 11:20 AM (14 hours ago)

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: the latest rumors on Siri’s AI upgrades, foldable iPad and iPhone models, and next year’s A20 chips. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.

Here’s everything new Apple TV has coming in November 23 Oct 10:15 AM (15 hours ago)

Apple TV (no longer with the +) kicks off November with one of its most highly anticipated premieres of the year: Pluribus, from the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Other highlights include a holiday-set movie sequel, the return of a star-studded comedy, and more. Here’s everything new on Apple TV in November.

Apple loses UK App Store monopoly case, penalty might near $2 billion 23 Oct 9:33 AM (16 hours ago)

A landmark case in the UK concerning Apple’s App Store practices has just been decided, with a London tribunal ruling against the company in a move that could cost Apple up to $2 billion.

Liquid Glass settings, M5 Vision Pro hands on, Apple F1 deal official 23 Oct 9:15 AM (16 hours ago)

Benjamin and Chance react to the inclusion of a new Liquid Glass toggle in Settings in iOS 26.1 beta 4, and whether it reflects Apple’s lack of confidence in software design. The Apple TV F1 deal is now official, and Chance goes hands-on with the M5 Vision Pro.

And in Happy Hour Plus, the pair discuss the news that the iPhone Air is reportedly not selling well, and check in with their experiences a month after its release. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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OpenAI just bought the team behind Apple Shortcuts 23 Oct 9:06 AM (16 hours ago)

In a surprise announcement, OpenAI says it has acquired Software Applications Incorporated — makers of the Mac app called Sky.

If that sounds a bit generic, the company was recently founded by the team behind Workflow, which Apple bought and turned into Shortcuts.

iOS 26 gave AirPods Pro a new setting you might want to turn on 23 Oct 8:44 AM (16 hours ago)

iOS 26 arrived last month with a variety of new features for AirPods, including a new setting that you may want to turn on if you ever fall asleep wearing your AirPods.

Leaker reveals A20 chip plans for Apple’s foldable iPhone model 23 Oct 8:33 AM (17 hours ago)

It’s turning into a busy week for leaks around Apple’s new A20 chip line for next year’s iPhones. Yesterday brought word of much higher costs associated with the new 2nm process, and today a leaker has revealed what chip to expect for Apple’s first foldable iPhone.

Deals: M3 MacBook Air $500 off, 24GB M4 Pro MacBook Pro $310 off, new low on titanium Apple Watch, more 23 Oct 7:46 AM (17 hours ago)

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are now ready to roll. We are starting off with a particularly notable and rare discount on the M3 MacBook Air for folks looking to save a ton over going with the M4 model – the 24GB 13-inch is now $500 off the original list price. We are also tracking a solid $310 drop on this 24GB M4 Pro MacBook Pro model at Amazon to join the 48GB setup at $364 off. We also have a new all-time low on this Titanium Apple Watch Series 10 Milanese model at $196 off as well as deep deals on iPhone 15 Pro and some sweet leather Apple Watch bands. Scope it all out below. 

Apple Wallet now offers digital ID for another US state 23 Oct 7:05 AM (18 hours ago)

Apple Wallet’s digital ID support continues expanding, with West Virginia the latest addition. Here are the details.

iPhone 18 Pro could gain satellite 5G as SpaceX chases Apple partnership  23 Oct 6:35 AM (18 hours ago)

While Apple and SpaceX have no direct arrangement over Starlink satellite-based internet connectivity, a new report highlights two reasons why that could change in the future. The report also highlights a hardware change that could arrive with next year’s iPhone 18 Pro.

Here are tvOS 26’s new Apple TV 4K features I’ve been loving most 23 Oct 6:20 AM (19 hours ago)

The latest major Apple TV 4K software version, tvOS 26, arrived last month. Here are the new tvOS 26 features I’ve been loving most.

Teens can use one of six new Instagram app icons – but you can’t 23 Oct 5:58 AM (19 hours ago)

Meta is giving some people the opportunity to choose one of six new Instagram app icons, but most of us won’t be able to use them …

The two (or three) reasons I may not buy the iPhone Fold 23 Oct 5:26 AM (20 hours ago)

I’d really like the concept of an iPhone Fold. I love the idea of carrying something that’s an iPhone in my pocket but an iPad mini in use.

We’re of course expecting the device to be very expensive, but I could see it being worth the cost. There are, however, two (or three, depending on how you count them) reasons why it might not be the right phone for me after all …

Vimeo announces support for more 3D video formats on Apple Vision Pro 23 Oct 5:00 AM (20 hours ago)

As part of their REFRAME event today, Vimeo has announced support for multiple new 3D video formats on Apple Vision Pro, alongside other new features.

As analyst says Apple will skip the iPhone 19, is it time to drop the numbers? [Poll] 23 Oct 4:29 AM (21 hours ago)

A firm of analysts are predicting that Apple will skip the iPhone 19 name in favor of jumping directly to the iPhone 20 in 2027.

Omdia believes the company will do this in order to mark the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, but it just reinforces my view that it’s time for Apple to drop the numbers altogether …

Mandatory Tinder face verification starts today as dating apps battle scambots 23 Oct 3:42 AM (21 hours ago)

Tinder face verification is becoming mandatory for all new US users, starting this week in California and gradually rolling out to other states. The Face Check feature is already in use in six other countries, including Canada.

When you first open the app, you will be asked to carry out a moving face scan similar to that used when setting up Face ID …

Warner Bros says Apple has shown interest in acquiring its TV and film library 23 Oct 3:41 AM (21 hours ago)

Warner Bros. Discovery is formally up for sale, with the company inviting bids on the company as a whole or various slices of its assets. Paramount Skydance has already offered $24 per share for the whole company, but has so far had its proposals rebuffed by the media giant.

CEO David Zaslav has financial bonuses attached to executing a sale, so he’s very much motivated in getting a deal done. Bluster or otherwise, Bloomberg reports he told senior executives that Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Comcast had shown interest in acquiring Warner Bros. expansive library of TV shows and films.

Two affordable iPhone 17 Pro accessories worth trying 23 Oct 1:00 AM (yesterday, 1:00 am)

While my preferred way to use an iPhone is with no case or screen protector, I’m actually enjoying both on iPhone 17 Pro and can recommend them. They’re inexpensive enough to try without committing for a year or more.

iOS 26 tweaks iPhone Always On Display in a way you might not like 22 Oct 4:20 PM (yesterday, 4:20 pm)

Apple’s Always On Display has been fairly consistent since it debuted on iPhone 14 Pro. With iOS 26, Apple has quietly changed how it works in a way that may not be obvious.

Shrinking’s Jason Segel to star in yet another Apple TV project 22 Oct 3:25 PM (yesterday, 3:25 pm)

Apple confirmed today that it has acquired the global rights to “Sponsor,” a psychological thriller starring Jason Segel (Freaks and Geeks, Forgetting Sarah Marshall) and directed by James Ponsoldt. Here’s what to expect.

Appeals court receptive to Apple’s arguments in latest Epic Games hearing 22 Oct 2:32 PM (yesterday, 2:32 pm)

On Tuesday, Apple went back to court to make its case against Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers’ injunctions in the Epic Games case, and found a receptive bench. Here’s how the hearing went.

iOS 26 gave CarPlay the Messages feature I’d been waiting for 22 Oct 1:04 PM (yesterday, 1:04 pm)

It’s turning out to be a huge year for CarPlay, surprising many of us after years of middling updates. Among the host of new CarPlay features just added in iOS 26, there’s a key fix for what’s long been the most annoying Messages issue for me: the lack of tapbacks support.

iPhone Air after one month: Apple’s first early adopter model 22 Oct 1:00 PM (yesterday, 1:00 pm)

Apple launched four iPhones last month, including the brand new iPhone Air. I’ve been using iPhone Air for just over a month now, here’s how that’s been going.

9to5Mac Daily: October 22, 2025 – New Apple TV bundle, foldable iPad rumors 22 Oct 12:46 PM (yesterday, 12:46 pm)

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UK regulator formally designates Apple and Google as having strategic market status 22 Oct 12:33 PM (yesterday, 12:33 pm)

Apple and Google have been designated as companies with strategic market status by the British Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which is likely to result in new restrictions and regulatory obligations for both companies. Here are the details.

Review: Aurzen BOOM Air turns Apple TV into a portable cinema for under $300 22 Oct 12:27 PM (yesterday, 12:27 pm)

Earlier this year, I had a lot of fun testing a fairly high-end 4K projector with a $1500 price to match. So when an updated model of a mini projector priced below $300 arrived for testing, I expected it to basically be a toy in comparison. And while there is a big delta in capabilities, I’m very impressed with what something cheaper by more than $1200 can deliver.

Kandji becomes Iru, unifying identity, security, and management for the AI era 22 Oct 11:47 AM (yesterday, 11:47 am)

Kandji has been a popular choice for Apple devices management for IT teams, and now it is entering a new chapter. The company has rebranded as Iru, an AI powered IT and security platform built for the modern workforce. With this rebrand, Iru moves beyond just having Apple management focus and into a broader IT vision that unifies identity, endpoint security, and compliance automation into one platform.

When a scammer calls you, they likely bought your number 22 Oct 11:35 AM (yesterday, 11:35 am)

The Department of Homeland Security recently said that Chinese criminal gangs have made more than $1 billion from scams directed at US phone numbers.

While phone-based scams once relied on random number dialing, the disturbing truth these days is that they most likely bought your phone number and more from one of the hundreds of data brokers eager to sell your personal data for profit …

Apple’s CODA movie, Best Picture winner, gets Blu-ray release 22 Oct 10:59 AM (yesterday, 10:59 am)

Recently, ahead of its Apple TV premiere, F1 The Movie debuted on Blu-ray. Now another big Apple original film is coming to the physical medium: the Best Picture-winner CODA is getting a Blu-ray release.

Apple removes controversial dating apps from App Store months after major data leak 22 Oct 9:58 AM (yesterday, 9:58 am)

Remember Tea, the dating safety app that leaked private chats and photo IDs in July? Months later, Apple has removed the iPhone app from the App Store.

Apple Wallet got a highly requested new setting in iOS 26 22 Oct 9:50 AM (yesterday, 9:50 am)

Apple’s Wallet app got a strong lineup of new features in iOS 26, including one hidden addition you might have missed: a highly requested new setting to disable promotional notifications.

Next year’s A20 chip might push iPhone prices even higher 22 Oct 8:40 AM (yesterday, 8:40 am)

This fall, Apple raised entry prices for the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air higher than their equivalent predecessors, driving an overall lineup increase. But based on a new report, we could see even more pricing changes next year if rumored A20 chip costs prove true.

GM removing CarPlay from more cars, bizarrely citing Steve Jobs as inspiration [Updated] 22 Oct 7:50 AM (yesterday, 7:50 am)

Update October 23, 2025: In a new statement to 9to5Mac, a GM spokesperson reiterates that the company isn’t making any changes to existing vehicles:

“We are not making any changes to existing vehicles. If your car supports Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, that will continue. Both will remain available in all GM gas-powered vehicles for the foreseeable future. As we advance toward our centralized computing platform, we’ll gradually move to a better, more deeply integrated experience — a direction the broader industry is taking as vehicles become more software-defined. This will happen over time, not overnight. We value our collaboration with Apple and Google and remain focused on delivering experiences customers love.”

Full story below.

In March 2023, GM announced it was ditching CarPlay in all of its future EVs. Two and a half years later, the company is still breathlessly trying to convince people it made the right decision.

In a new interview on Nilay Patel’s Decoder podcast, GM CEO Mary Barra and Chief Product Officer Sterling Anderson once again really, really want you to know you shouldn’t miss CarPlay. In fact, it’s so confident in its decision that it’s removing CarPlay from more cars.

Anderson says that removing CarPlay is a “very Jobsian approach to things,” referring of course to late Apple CEO and cofounder Steve Jobs. Yes, really:

But frankly, it’s a very Jobsian approach to things. The removal of the disk drive, nobody liked that, everybody on the forums and Facebook was complaining about it, but to that he said, “Look, guys, flash storage really is the future. Get on board, you’ll see that.” That’s kind of what we’re saying here, in fact that’s exactly what we’re saying.

Anderson goes on to liken using CarPlay to using iPhone Mirroring on your Mac. See if you can make sense of this:

You’ve certainly got an iPhone, you’ve probably got a MacBook, and you have the opportunity to use phone projection on your MacBook, a phone mirroring application. How many of you are accessing online services like email, social media, and otherwise through the phone projection app in your laptop? Almost none of them do. Why? Because you’ve got a much larger screen on your laptop, you’ve got a much more convenient (Human–Machine Interface) via the keyboard, you’ve got better speakers.

Now, take that same analog to the car and ask the same question. Is it in a car that has not only just laptop speakers, not only a laptop screen, but something better that can move you, and that can integrate with charging infrastructure, with Super Cruise availability on your maps, all of these other things? You are in a much more immersive environment that can do so many more things; why would you use the equivalent of a phone mirroring application on a laptop in your car? So we said, “We’re taking out the disk drive, guys; get on board with flash storage, that’s where the future is.”

One interesting piece of GM’s strategy thus far is that it’s only removed CarPlay from its electric cars. Barra says the size of GM’s portfolio made it unfeasible to remove CarPlay from all its cars at once. As time progresses, however, Barra says we should see GM become more “consistent” on its CarPlay strategy.

Nilay Patel: So we should expect new gas cars will not have smartphone projection?

Mary Barra: As we get to a major rollout, I think that’s the right expectation. Yes.

Everyone saw this coming, of course, but now it’s official.

Barra also jumped in to promise that GM has a “good relationship with Apple.” In a bit of good news for iPhone and GM owners, Barra says the company is adding support for car keys in Apple Wallet:

I would say we have a good relationship with Apple. I mean at the most senior level with Apple, with Google, with all of the tech companies. We’re bringing Apple Wallet. We’ll be announcing that shortly, that we’ll have that and have the ability to do some of the vehicle functions through that. So we’re having continual conversations with Apple, and I would say we’re talking about the opportunity and looking for win-wins.

What about Apple Music? GM says it doesn’t have “anything to share on that right now.” Hopefully, that’s something on GM’s roadmap, as it would at least make the experience of losing CarPlay slightly less frustrating for iPhone owners.

I encourage you to listen to the full episode of Decoder (or read the transcript). It really is … something.

Best iPhone 17 accessories

• Official Apple Silicone and TechWoven cases
• Apple Crossbody Strap
• Beats iPhone 17 cases with built-in kickstand
• Anker Nano multi-port USB-C charger
• Mujjo Leather Cases for iPhone 17
• USB-C cable with built-in LED display

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Deals: 48GB M4 Pro MacBook Pro $364 off, Apple Watch Series 11 $50 off, titanium Series 10 $197 off, more 22 Oct 7:45 AM (yesterday, 7:45 am)

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is kicking off with MacBook Pro. Amazon is now undercutting everyone on the new M5 MacBook Pro, but it is the M4 model deals that are the real highlights right now – you can land the most affordable model at $300 off and Amazon just knocked a giant $364 off the 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro with 48GB of RAM. We also spotted the least expensive 11-inch M4 iPad Pro cell model at one of its best prices ever, alongside up to $50 off Apple Watch Series 11 and as much as $197 off titanium Apple Watch Series 10 models. Those offers join deep deals on leather iPad cases and Apple Watch bands, iPhone 17 cases, and more. Scope it all out down below. 

M5 MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, Vision Pro now available in Apple Stores 22 Oct 7:32 AM (yesterday, 7:32 am)

Today’s the official release day for Apple’s trio of new M5-equipped products: the MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro. Here are the details.

How Apple’s M5 chip evolution compares to prior M-series gains 22 Oct 7:17 AM (yesterday, 7:17 am)

Apple’s new M5 chip is officially here, with the M5 iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro arriving in stores today. To mark the occasion, a couple of sites have published charts that show the progress of the M-series line over time.

Apple talks M5 iPad Pro, hardware upgrades, and who it’s for in video interview 22 Oct 7:11 AM (yesterday, 7:11 am)

iPad Pro expert and all-around good guy Stephen Robles has an awesome interview with a couple of Apple folks that’s all about the new M5 model.

Apple TV’s next big sci-fi show, Pluribus, revealed in new trailer 22 Oct 6:41 AM (yesterday, 6:41 am)

Pluribus is Apple TV’s next big sci-fi series, and easily the streamer’s most anticipated remaining premiere of the fall. Today’s full-length trailer provides the best glimpse yet at what to expect from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan’s new series.

Meta kicking ChatGPT out of WhatsApp for 50M users 22 Oct 6:13 AM (yesterday, 6:13 am)

Meta is effectively shutting down ChatGPT integration for 50 million WhatsApp users, according to OpenAI.

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak supports an interim ban on AI superintelligence 22 Oct 5:19 AM (yesterday, 5:19 am)

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is one of more than a thousand public figures to call for an interim ban on the development of AI superintelligence. Other signatories include Nobel laureates, AI pioneers, and other tech luminaries …

Samsung’s Galaxy XR just showed that a half-price Vision Air headset is realistic 22 Oct 4:52 AM (yesterday, 4:52 am)

While there are some who view Vision Pro as a solution in search of a problem, there are at least as many of us who are very attracted to the idea but deterred by the price and comfort issues. I’ve said that if Apple could produce a lighter Vision Air model at $2,000 or less, I would likely find it hard to resist.

Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset has just demonstrated that this is a very realistic prospect. The specs are impressively close to those of Vision Pro, but it’s gone on sale at just $1,800 …

Apple readies new framework to let iPhone users migrate app data to and from Android 22 Oct 4:27 AM (yesterday, 4:27 am)

A few days ago, Apple published documentation for a new framework designed to simplify the transfer of third-party app data between iOS and Android. Here’s how it’ll work.

Adobe explains why its DSLR-like camera app Indigo doesn’t support the iPhone 17 22 Oct 3:49 AM (yesterday, 3:49 am)

Back in the summer, Adobe launched the Indigo camera app in response to complaints about the artificial look of typical smartphone photos, including those from Apple’s stock Camera app. Indigo uses far less aggressive processing in order to give a more natural look, with users saying the results look more like those from a DSLR.

However, weeks after the launch of the iPhone 17, the latest iPhone models still don’t support the app. Adobe has now briefly explained the reason why, and how the company plans to proceed …

iPhone Air orders slashed to almost ‘end of production’ levels, says Nikkei 22 Oct 3:10 AM (yesterday, 3:10 am)

There’s been a lot of doubt about the number of iPhone Air orders being placed by customers, given that delivery times have never slipped between launch and today..

A Nikkei report today adds fuel to the fire, suggesting that Apple has slashed its own orders to suppliers to levels normally only seen as a product winds down to the end of production …

Best iPhone Air power bank: Apple MagSafe Battery vs Anker Nano 22 Oct 3:07 AM (yesterday, 3:07 am)

The iPhone Air has surprisingly good battery life for users with light-to-medium daily usage habits. But if you are going to be away from a charger for a long time, especially going travelling like on a plane, you’ll probably want to carry some extra juice with you.

Apple has made its custom MagSafe Battery for iPhone Air, that fits precisely beneath the camera plateau on the back of the phone. But another big competitor in this space is Anker, with the Anker Nano Power Bank in a similar size promising 5,000 mAH capacity at half the price of Apple’s offering. But how much extra battery life should you actually expect to get from these power banks, and which is best?

New M5-powered Apple Vision Pro made in Vietnam as supply chain shift continues 21 Oct 5:46 PM (2 days ago)

When the updated Apple Vision Pro lands in stores tomorrow with the M5 chip and the new Dual Knit Band, its box label will also feature a key change from the original version: the words “Product of Vietnam”. Here are the details.

Apple returns to court in Fortnite dispute over App Store rules 21 Oct 2:16 PM (2 days ago)

A few days ago, Apple doubled down on its accusations that Epic Games is trying to undermine the App Store model and profit from Apple’s ecosystem without contributing to it. Today, the company returned to court to try to make its case.

Apple TV has one of its all-time best thrillers coming back soon 21 Oct 1:07 PM (2 days ago)

Apple TV has its fair share of strong thrillers, but one of my all-time favorites is easily Hijack, starring Idris Elba. And Apple has just announced the release date for Hijack season 2.

Hands-on: Dual Knit Band can make your old Apple Vision Pro feel new and improved 21 Oct 1:00 PM (2 days ago)

Curious about the new M5 Apple Vision Pro? Chance Miller spent the last week with the upgraded hardware, including the new strap, which you can read about in his review for 9to5Mac.

Separately, I’ve spent the last few hours using my M2 Apple Vision Pro with the Dual Knit Band, which you can purchase separately from Apple for your existing Apple Vision Pro.

How to use Apple Watch’s hypertension feature in watchOS 26 21 Oct 12:51 PM (2 days ago)

One of the flagship new features of Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11 is hypertension notifications. But in a welcome surprise, watchOS 26 brings the new hypertension feature to select older Apple Watch models too. Here’s how to set it up, and which models are compatible.

iOS 26 gives Apple’s Calendar app a convenient new advantage 21 Oct 12:48 PM (2 days ago)

iOS 26 is a huge update for iPhone, with a Liquid Glass design and lots of new features for built-in apps like Wallet, Messages, and Music. One popular app—Apple Calendar—mostly got overlooked this year, but it did gain one key new advantage: event creation via screenshots.

Beats adds two new Walmart-exclusive color options in the U.S. 21 Oct 12:26 PM (2 days ago)

Last month, Beats launched several exclusive color options in partnership with select retailers across the US, the UK, and Australia. Now, two more have arrived in the US.

Apple’s M5 lineup continues trend of iPad innovating before Mac 21 Oct 11:53 AM (2 days ago)

Reviews arrived today for Apple’s M5 iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and new Vision Pro. When comparing the new M5 iPad Pro and MacBook Pro models especially, one historic trend is clearly continuing: iPad hardware innovation keeps outpacing the Mac.

PSA: Here’s why a cosmic orange iPhone 17 Pro can turn rose gold  21 Oct 11:26 AM (2 days ago)

Last week on Reddit, a user posted an image of their cosmic orange iPhone 17 Pro that had apparently shifted to a pinkish, rose gold-like color.

Another example posted to TikTok similarly shows an iPhone 17 Pro in cosmic orange turning pink on the camera plateau and around the edges. Even though there are a few examples of this gaining traction on social media, it’s not remotely close to a widespread phenomenon.

Here’s what’s likely causing the discoloration, and what you can do to prevent it from happening to your iPhone 17 Pro.

Review: Anker’s two new Nano chargers for iPhone 17 prove compact and convenient 21 Oct 11:01 AM (2 days ago)

Last month, 70W highly compact Nano charger. I’ve been testing them out for a handful of weeks now, and they’ve proven to be quite useful.

Apple developing 18-inch foldable iPad, but may cost $3000 and not ship until 2029 21 Oct 10:50 AM (2 days ago)

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Apple will release the first foldable iPhone in 2026. Meanwhile, unforeseen circumstances seem to be defining development of Apple’s first foldable iPad.

M5 MacBook Pro reviews: Great laptop, but what’s new? 21 Oct 9:34 AM (2 days ago)

Apple’s M5 MacBook Pro arrives in stores this week, and the first reviews have just arrived. Here are the highlights of everything you should know about the M5 MacBook pro.

Apple Vision Pro (M5) review: More than just a spec bump 21 Oct 9:00 AM (2 days ago)

Apple’s first Vision Pro hardware update is here, and it’s more than just a spec bump. Sure, there’s an M5 chip inside, but that doesn’t tell the full story.

I’ve been using the new Vision Pro (M5) for the last six days. Here’s everything you need to know.

Nomad debuts Stratos, a new hybrid titanium Apple Watch band (but it’ll cost you) 21 Oct 8:00 AM (2 days ago)

I’ve been using Nomad bands for years now, and they’ve become my go to recommendation for anyone looking for a non-Apple, Apple Watch band. Nomad’s lineup has something for every situation, from sporty FKM bands to premium titanium and leather options. Personally, I always gravitate toward two styles: their Sport Band for everyday use and their Titanium Band when I want something more elevated and classy. But Nomad just blew my mind with their newest release, the Stratos Band. This band somehow combines both styles and materials into one hybrid design. Something I did not know I wanted, but now I need! Here’s what you should know.

iOS 26.1’s new Liquid Glass setting is a win for Apple and users alike 21 Oct 7:58 AM (2 days ago)

Apple had a big surprise in store for yesterday’s iOS 26.1 beta 4 release: there’s a new setting that lets users tone down Liquid Glass substantially systemwide. Here’s why I see this as a win overall for Apple and its users.

Deals: M4 iPad Pro $444 off, titanium Apple Watch up to $197 off, Apple Pencil Pro, iPad Air, more 21 Oct 7:45 AM (2 days ago)

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are now ready to roll starting off with an even lower price on this 11-inch M4 iPad Pro config at a giant $444 off the list price. We also still have a new all-time low on the 512GB M3 iPad Air at $280 off, as well as the best Amazon prices to date on upgraded titanium Apple Watch Series 10 model with as much as $197 in savings. From there we have a rare discount on Apple Pencil Pro at $90, and a complete rundown of Best Buy’s month-long Black Friday deals – everything else awaits below. 

OpenAI set to unveil AI browser with ChatGPT integration [U: Now available] 21 Oct 7:22 AM (2 days ago)

Updated with additional details, including name and Mac-only status as well as availability.

OpenAI will make a new product announcement today at 10 am PT/1 pm ET, according to a teaser on social media. As for what’s coming, the six-second clip leaves little to the imagination. It shows what appear to be browser tabs.

Shrinking season 3 gets release date on Apple TV 21 Oct 6:18 AM (2 days ago)

Apple has announced the return of one of its most beloved series: Shrinking season 3 just got an Apple TV release date and first official images.

HBO Max costs more than standard Netflix after today’s price hike 21 Oct 5:53 AM (2 days ago)

If you like your HBO Max, you’ll be paying more starting today. The streaming TV service has increased prices on all three of its plans, effective immediately. This prices standard HBO Max above standard Netflix.

9to5Mac Daily: October 21, 2025 – iOS 26.1 beta 4 major changes 21 Oct 5:44 AM (2 days ago)

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M5 iPad Pro reviews: Small upgrades add up, especially with iPadOS 26 21 Oct 5:38 AM (2 days ago)

Apple’s M5 iPad Pro arrives in users’ hands tomorrow, and the first reviews have been published this morning. Here’s what reviewers are saying about Apple’s latest hardware.

WhatsApp will now warn scam victims against screen-sharing bank details 21 Oct 5:30 AM (2 days ago)

A tactic used by a growing number of scammers is to impersonate help centres in order to trick victims into sharing their screens via WhatsApp. By doing so, they can obtain sensitive information like bank account details and verification codes.

Meta says WhatsApp will now intervene when someone attempts to use screen sharing with an unknown contact during a video call. The company will also proactively flag suspicious-looking chats in Facebook Messenger …

Apple vs EU war of words continues – ‘intrusive burdens’ v ‘locked-in users’ 21 Oct 4:29 AM (2 days ago)

Just days after Apple accused Epic Games of seeking a free ride in one antitrust case, the company is continuing to engage in a war of words with the EU over another.

In a court hearing on the legality of the Digital Markets Act, Apple’s lawyer said that it “imposes hugely onerous and intrusive burdens” on the company, while the EU says the iPhone maker wants “absolute control” in order to lock-in users to achieve “supernormal profits” …

The latest Oura smart ring app has lessons for Apple’s health app 21 Oct 3:49 AM (2 days ago)

The latest version of the Oura smart ring app provides an improved and simplified view of key health information.

I’ve argued before that Apple could learn some lessons from Oura, and I think this is even more true today – here’s why …

Watch Samsung unveil its Vision Pro competitor today, revealing four key things 21 Oct 3:11 AM (2 days ago)

Samsung officially reveals Project Moohan, its Vision Pro competitor, at its Galaxy Event later today. The company has so far allowed tech writers to try a prototype, but there is still a great deal we don’t yet know – including the official name of the device.

Our sister site 9to5Google got a chance to try the prototype in December of last year and Abner Li was impressed. MKBHD was too, saying the key difference from Vision Pro was the onboard AI capabilities …

Apple @ Work Podcast: CleanMyMac Business joins the Jamf Marketplace 21 Oct 2:00 AM (2 days ago)

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These five renewed iPhones under $600 still hold up surprisingly well in 2025 20 Oct 8:21 PM (3 days ago)

If you’re trying to buy a new iPhone but don’t quite want an iPhone 17, it can often be hard to find something on a tighter budget. Sure, Apple offers the iPhone 16e at $599 – but not everyone finds that to be a compelling phone. Luckily, there’s plenty of great options if you want to buy used, and I’ll be delving into five great picks for varying needs.

Hands-on with Anker’s new limited edition 14-in-1 MacBook docking station 20 Oct 6:43 PM (3 days ago)

Recently, Anker announced a new collaboration with Black Myth, and they’re slowly rolling out a number of limited-edition themed products around that. First of which is their 14-in-1 DL7400 desktop dock, which I’ll be going hands on with.

Tyler Stalman reviews the iPhone Air camera from a pro photographer’s perspective 20 Oct 6:24 PM (3 days ago)

After reviewing the cameras on the iPhone 17 and the iPhone 17 Pro, photographer Tyler Stalman has released his review of the iPhone Air camera. Here are a few highlights.

Opera expands Neon’s AI toolkit with a deep research agent 20 Oct 5:23 PM (3 days ago)

Opera’s AI-powered browser can now split queries into multiple tasks to quickly provide a more comprehensive result. Here’s how that works.

Apple faces new antitrust complaint in China over App Store rules 20 Oct 4:45 PM (3 days ago)

Last year, Apple won a 2021 lawsuit in China that accused it of charging excessive commissions on the App Store. Now, one lawyer behind that case is challenging Apple’s App Store practices once again. Here are the details.

Claude Code comes to iOS and web as research preview 20 Oct 3:17 PM (3 days ago)

Today, Anthropic rolled out Claude Code on the web and iOS, launching it as a research preview to subscribers on its Pro and Max plans. Here’s what that means.

WhatsApp bans AI chatbots from using its business API 20 Oct 2:28 PM (3 days ago)

Starting next year, AI companies won’t be allowed to use WhatsApp as a chat interface. Here are the details.

Jon Prosser misses deadline, Apple lawsuit to move ahead without his representation [U] 20 Oct 1:42 PM (3 days ago)

Update, October 21: In a statement to The Verge, Prosser said he is in “active communication” with Apple. See the full quote below.

The US District Court for the Northern District of California has accepted Apple’s request to enter default against Jon Prosser in the lawsuit it filed last July. Here’s what that means.

Apple Watch Ultra 3 after one month: The feature I can’t give up 20 Oct 12:57 PM (3 days ago)

I’ve had an Apple Watch Ultra 3 for just over a month now, and it’s my first Ultra model ever. Here’s what my experience has been like so far, including the one Ultra feature I can’t imagine giving up.

Apple Vision Pro (M5) to get updated Developer Strap, code and icon reveal 20 Oct 12:23 PM (3 days ago)

The new Apple Vision Pro (M5) isn’t fully compatible with the original Developer Strap, which features a USB-C port to simplify development. However, Apple may be preparing an updated version, based on some code and an asset included in today’s betas. Here are the details.

Severance season 3 is coming: Here’s everything we know right now 20 Oct 11:48 AM (3 days ago)

Severance’s season 2 finale left viewers reeling when it aired earlier this year, leading to a lot of questions about what’s coming for Mark S. and company in season 3. Here’s everything we know so far about Severance season 3 and when to expect its Apple TV premiere.

Everything new in iOS 26.1 beta 4 20 Oct 11:30 AM (3 days ago)

iOS 26.1 continues to introduce new features and changes for the upcoming iPhone software update. Here’s the latest from iOS 26.1 beta 4 and more.

MagSafe Monday: LISEN Qi2.2 MagSafe Car Charger offers 25 watt charging for supported iPhones 20 Oct 11:16 AM (3 days ago)

Wireless charging has come a long way since the early days, when it felt like only something you’d use at night. The introduction of MagSafe with the iPhone 12 was a huge win for the standard, and now the industry is unifying around Qi2. The newest enhancement, Qi2.2, takes things up a notch with support for 25-watt charging speeds and better heat management. LISEN recently launched its new LISEN Qi2.2 MagSafe Car Charger, and I’ve been using it as my primary car charger for the past few weeks.

New iOS 26.1 toggle can stop accidental Camera launches 20 Oct 10:52 AM (3 days ago)

iOS 26.1 beta 4 was released today, and in addition to offering a new setting to tone down Liquid Glass, there’s also a toggle that can stop you from accidentally launching the Camera app on your Lock Screen. Here’s what’s new.

iOS 26.1 beta 4 adds new setting to tone down Liquid Glass transparency 20 Oct 9:57 AM (3 days ago)

iOS 26 introduced a bold new Liquid Glass design, bringing transparency and fluidity throughout the iPhone’s interface. iPadOS 26 and macOS 26 brought similar designs to the iPad and Mac, respectively.

Not a fan of that design? Well, iOS 26.1 beta 4 is now available, and it introduces a new option to choose a more opaque look for Liquid Glass. The same option is also available on Mac and iPad.

Apple releases beta 4 for tvOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1, and more 20 Oct 9:54 AM (3 days ago)

Apple has a new round of developer beta updates for tvOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1, visionOS 26.1,and more available today: beta 4 is here.

Update: Public beta 4 is now available for select 26.1 updates as well.

Apple releases iOS 26.1 beta 4 for iPhone [Update: Public beta] 20 Oct 9:54 AM (3 days ago)

iOS 26.1 is the first big update to Apple’s major operating system release, and as of today, the fourth developer beta version has arrived for testing. Apple has also released iOS 26.1 public beta 4 today.

iPadOS 26.1 beta 4 available now, here’s what to expect 20 Oct 9:54 AM (3 days ago)

Apple has just released iPadOS 26.1 beta 4 for developers. Here’s what to expect from today’s update.

Update: Just a few hours later, public beta 4 of iPadOS 26.1 has been released too.

macOS Tahoe 26.1 beta 4 now available, here’s what’s coming [U: Public beta] 20 Oct 9:51 AM (3 days ago)

Following last week’s release, Apple is rolling out macOS 26.1 beta 4 for developers, as well as the public beta. Here’s what to expect from the update.

9to5Mac Daily: October 20, 2025 – Apple’s F1 deal, MacBook rumors 20 Oct 8:51 AM (3 days ago)

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