Thursday June 26
09:11
watchOS 26 has these hardware requirements for Apple...
watchOS 26 is the Apple Watch’s next major hardware update, and it includes several Apple Intelligence-powered features. Here are the hardware requirements to get Apple Intelligence on your Watch.
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08:47
Samsung announces 2025 monitors with preorder...
Samsung's new line of smart monitors pairs well with Mac computers, and if you preorder the M7, M8, or M9 (a QD-OLED display), you can score up to a $300 Samsung credit or Amazon gift card.
Save up to $300 on Samsung's 2025 monitors.
The 2025 smart monitor lineup from Samsung starts at just $399.99, with preorder incentives in effect now at Samsung and Amazon. Whether you prefer a Samsung credit or an Amazon gift card, the preorder deals are worth checking out, with the devices officially launching on Prime Day (July 8).
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08:45
Deals: Rare offer on 1TB M4 MacBook Air at $200 off...
08:06
Apple Podcasts picks 20 shows that ‘define this...
Apple Podcasts is marking 20 years of podcasting today, with the first podcasts in iTunes debuting back in 2005. As part of the celebration, it’s chosen 20 shows from over the decades that “helped define this medium we know and love.”
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07:28
Apple’s weighing major shift to prove it’s serious...
07:14
Apple wants total control over distributing films...
No one can say that Apple has taken a light touch in promoting, "F1: The Movie," but the film is being distributed theatrically by Warner Bros. — and Apple reportedly wants more power.
Brad Pitt in "F1"
It's perhaps a sign of confidence in how "F1" is going to fare at the box office, and it's definitely a turn around from when Apple said to be cutting back on both big-budget movies and theatrical releases of them. According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple executives are now looking at moving into film distribution.
Apple does tend to prefer to own the whole stack in any field, and a lot of its iPhone success has been down to how it controls everything from the...
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06:37
New iPhone Fold leak details display size, cameras,...
We’re getting closer to September’s launch of the iPhone 17, but Apple is already well on its way to finalizing its 2026 lineup. The first iPhone Fold is expected to arrive next fall, and a new leak has outlined the device’s display details, cameras, and more.
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05:58
Best VPN for Mac 2025: Trustworthy Mac VPNs tested...
Macworld
If you are concerned about your privacy and security online using a VPN could give you some reassurance. Apple provides various measures in macOS that make Macs more secure, but if you want to ensure that the connection between your Mac and the internet is protected, rather than the computer itself, you need a VPN.
Our top choice for Mac users is NordVPN, read on to find out why.
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NymVPN – Forget everything you know about VPN
Many traditional VPN services still store logs centrally, meaning your activity could be traced back to you if they’re hacked or forced to hand over data. NymVPN is different. It uses a mixnet – a decentralized network that blends your...
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05:48
watchOS 26 beta 2 might have the weirdest Apple...
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Every year, when Apple rolls out betas of the new operating systems after WWDC, we advise readers to be cautious about installing them on their primary devices. Betas are, by their nature, unfinished and imperfect software, and they are likely to contain bugs. (Spotting the bugs is what the beta program is for!) So it should come as no surprise that the second developer beta of watchOS 26 contains a known bug… and it’s quite a serious one.
For one specific line of Apple Watches, the Hermès editions, simply installing the second beta is enough to cause continuous crashing. Apple acknowledges the issue in its watchOS 26 beta release notes. Under the section for beta 2, the company notes:
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05:31
Reddit is being spammed by AI bots, and it’s all...
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has said that the platform is being spammed by AI bots, and is now in “an arms race” to detect and block these fake posts.
The irony here is that the very reason Reddit is being targeted by bots is because the company sells access to user posts for AI training …
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04:31
Data brokers may be illegally selling your personal...
Some data brokers may be illegally selling your information – preventing you from finding out what personal data is held, and opting out from its collection and resale.
Privacy campaigners say they’ve “uncovered a troubling pattern” that may indicate companies who collect and re–sell personal data may not be complying with state laws …
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04:15
I really want to switch to a MacBook Pro. Here’s why...
Macworld
As a diehard Apple fan and a technology journalist, I try to refresh my gear every year or so to keep up with the latest features. However, while my three-year-old M2 MacBook Air could certainly use an upgrade—and I’ve got my eye on a new MacBook Pro—it’s going to have to last for another year. Not only are the M5 MacBooks not expected to bring...
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04:04
Hide.me VPN review: easy to use Mac and iPhone VPN...
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04:02
PSA: Apple Watch Hermès owners should not install...
Anyone running a beta version of any software should of course expect issues, but if you own an Apple Watch Hermès, you’ll want to completely avoid the beta 2 versions of both watchOS 26 and iOS 26.
Apple has warned of an incompatibility issue between watchOS 26 beta 2 and the Hermès watch, believed to be due to a problem with the watch faces unique to that model …
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03:30
I’m calling it: The iPhone 17 Air is going to flop
Macworld
Apple knows best—or certainly appears to think so. Steve Jobs famously said the company’s job was not to listen to customers, because they would ask, metaphorically speaking, for faster horses rather than cars. Thus, whenever rivals rush to jump aboard the latest bandwagon, whether netbooks or foldables or smart rings or AI chatbots, Apple quietly sticks to its own path, which more often than not proves to be the right one.
So when word got out that Apple was working on an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air for launch later this year, and some people in the media responded with skepticism, it’s unlikely that company executives let this worry them. Everyone’s entitled...
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02:00
Rumor: AirTag 2 expected to debut in September or...
Apple’s AirTag 2 tracker is now rumored to be relased in September or later of this year. Per 9toMac, the current iOS 18.6 beta code hints at the upcoming software update being compatible with the AirTag 2, when it is released. It’s also been rumored that the upcoming AirTag 2 will provide alerts for both […]
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Wednesday June 25
15:52
HDMI 2.2 arrives with 16K video and 96Gbps bandwidth...
The HDMI Forum has officially made the HDMI 2.2 standard available to manufacturers, with future-proof features such as 16K video support and an increase in maximum memory bandwidth of up to 96 gigabits per second.
The HDMI 2.2 standard is now available to manufacturers.
On Wednesday, a significant update to the ever-popular HDMI standard was released. Seven years after the arrival of HDMI 2.1, the HDMI Forum has unveiled the full specifications of the standard's successor, HDMI 2.2.
The headline feature of HDMI 2.2 is its support for higher video resolutions and faster refresh rates, including 16K at 60Hz and 12K video at 120Hz, which represents a significant improvement. For reference, the HDMI 2.1 standard only supported 8K video at 60Hz...
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15:49
The Severance Podcast is officially back for five...
15:05
Apple just spent $166M to buy a Cupertino campus it...
Apple is obviously rooted in Cupertino, and these roots just got a little deeper. City records show that the company has purchased Cupertino Gateway, a three-building complex located at 10200 North Tantau Avenue, for $166.9 million in cash. Here are the details.
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14:36
This MacBook upgrade program starts at just $33.28...
Buying a MacBook used to mean two things: picking your model and draining your bank account. But in 2025, that equation is changing. Apple users want more control, less hassle, and more flexible cash flow.
MacBook upgrade program
With WWDC unveiling major updates to macOS, including features like Apple Intelligence, improved Continuity, and deeper ecosystem integrations, there's now even more incentive to upgrade, especially for users on older machines.
That's where Upgraded comes in: Now you can pay for your MacBook over 36 months and from 0% APR, with the option to upgrade every 2 years, hassle free.
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14:30
This AI-powered PDF editor just got a major upgrade...
For some reason, it’s 2025 and PDFs are still the most complicated file type to work with. Whether it’s trying to edit text, reduce file size, deal with compatibility issues, or just trying to collaborate on a file with a co-worker, most PDF experiences are just frustrating. Then there is the cost issue from some of the major PDF editor providers.
That is where UPDF 2.0 comes in to save the day. I have used it for over 3 years as my PDF editor, and its been great. UPDF is a powerful, modern PDF editor that is packed with every feature you need and version 2.0 made it even better. Let me tell you about it.
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14:07
HDMI 2.2 specs are out with ‘Ultra96’, here’s what...
The HDMI Forum has officially released version 2.2 of the HDMI specification, bringing support for video resolutions up to 16K at 60Hz and boosting maximum bandwidth to 96Gbps. Alongside the spec, there’s a new cable designation called Ultra96. Here are the details.
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13:58
Apple’s C1 is coming to this product next, and...
When Apple launched its iPhone 16e earlier this year, it included a brand new component: A16 iPad haven’t included it. Here’s where the C1 will appear next, and which products are not expected to get it.
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13:52
iPadOS 26 feels like Apple finally taking iPad’s...
iPad users have been asking for software that matches the device’s powerful hardware for years, and with iPadOS 26 this year, Apple may be set to truly deliver that. Here’s why iPadOS 26 feels like the major shift we’ve all been asking for.
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13:33
9to5Mac Daily: June 25, 2025 – CarPlay Ultra speed...
13:19
Apple buys out another Cupertino office complex...
The large Tantau office complex near Apple Park and the Apple Fitness Center has been acquired by Apple, though the building was already in use by the company.
An office complex near Apple Park has been purchased by Apple
Apple Park is a massive Cupertino campus with The Ring, a 2.8-million-square-foot circular building that can house 12,000 employees. However, even with that giant building, Apple still needs more space and occupies many buildings in the area around the main campus.
One of those buildings, referred to as Cupertino Gateway, is within shouting distance of the giant ring building, just off the same N Tantau Ave that leads to Apple's campus. According to...
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13:09
watchOS 26 beta crashes Hermes Apple Watches, Apple...
The latest version of the watchOS 26 beta is reminding Hermes owners that elegance doesn't equal stability.
Apple Watch Hermes Edition
Apple's second developer beta of watchOS 26 is causing major problems for owners of the premium Hermes edition Apple Watch. These issues include crashes, overheating, and pairing problems.
The company has confirmed the bug in its official release notes and is advising Hermes users not to install the beta.
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13:03
Retired Apple employee among victims of Lake Tahoe...
Former long-time Apple employee Paula Bozinovich was among eight people who died on a Lake Tahoe boating trip over the weekend.
Paula Bozinovich [left] with son Josh Pickles [middle] and Terry Pickles [right]
On July 21st, a boat capsized on Lake Tahoe, causing the deaths of eight people. Among the group was Paula Bozinovich, formerly of Apple, who was celebrating her 71st birthday with the powerboat ride.
The boat passengers were caught up in a sudden storm while on the lake, reports The San Francisco Chronicle, resulting in eight-foot waves and gusts of up to 35mph. The 27-foot powerboat capsized, killing eight people with two survivors.
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12:53
Senators reintroduce App Store bill to rein in ‘...
Update: Apple has responded to the reintroduction of the bill with a statement provided to 9to5Mac. See full statement below.
The App Store is back under scrutiny from lawmakers in Washington. A bipartisan group of senators has reintroduced the 2021 Open App Markets Act, a bill aimed at curbing the gatekeeper power that Apple and Google hold over the so-called “mobile app economy.” Here’s what they’re going for.
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12:49
Apple Vision Pro will help get to the bottom of...
In a research study, some doctors will wear Apple Vision Pro during colonoscopies to explore how spatial computing can support real-time cancer detection.
Apple Vision Pro tested in colonoscopy procedures
We've been hearing about potential case uses for the Apple Vision Pro in a medical setting for a while now — probably longer than it has existed as a purchasable product.
We've seen medical professionals suggest the Apple Vision Pro could be an invaluable tool for anesthesiologists, nursing managers, and general practitioners. Surgeons are already using it for...
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12:12
Here’s everything new Apple TV+ has coming in July
Apple TV+ had a strong first half of the year, and in July two popular returning series aim to continue that streak with new seasons. The biggest highlight is Foundation season 3, the latest chapter in Apple’s big-budget sci-fi epic. But new episodes of the crime thriller Smoke and heartfelt comedy Stick will continue rolling out too, alongside some other premieres like ...
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11:52
WhatsApp rolls out Meta AI-powered message summaries...
A couple of weeks ago, WABetaInfo spotted signs that Meta was gearing up to bring AI-generated summaries for WhatsApp messages. Today, the feature is officially live for users in the U.S. Here’s how to use it.
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11:28
HomePod is getting two new features this fall with...
HomePod and HomePod mini may not have achieved the success Apple hoped for, but they nonetheless continue being actively developed, and iOS 26 will bring two new features to the smart speakers.
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11:27
Bipartisan 'Open App Markets Act'...
Big Tech's grip on the app economy is under fire again as lawmakers reintroduce the bipartisan "Open App Markets Act" aimed at breaking Apple and Google's app store dominance.
US Lawmakers reintroduce Open App Markets Act
On Tuesday, June 24, U.S. senators Marsha Blackburn, Richard Blumenthal, Mike Lee, Amy Klobuchar, and Dick Durbin introduced the Open App Markets Act. This bipartisan bill hopes to establish enforceable rules designed to "promote competition and strengthen consumer protections within the app market," according to Senator Blackburn's website.
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10:49
AirPods Max 2: Here’s what rumors say is coming next
AirPods Max debuted nearly five years ago, and aside from a minor USB-C revision last year, there’s never been a proper AirPods Max 2. But Apple is preparing a true next generation model. Here’s what we know so far about AirPods Max 2.
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10:48
The Beats Flex Wireless Earbuds is 43% Off
Beats earphones offer outstanding audio quality and are cheaper than a pair of Apple AirPods. Today, the Beats Flex Wireless Earphones is down to just $39.99 from its original price of $70 on Amazon. The Beats Flex has that Flex-form cable that fits around your neck and all-day comfort with the included four tip options. […]
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10:45
Menu Bar Appears in macOS Tahoe Beta 2
The latest beta version of macOS Tahoe allows users to add a background to the menu bar. The second beta update of macOS Tahoe takes the regular background in the menu bar as part of the Liquid Glass theme. When removed, the menu bar blends into the background or wallpaper, and the icons appear to […]
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10:43
iOS 26 to Bring Standalone iPhone Recovery
Apple’s next iPhone software update will allow iPhones to be restored without needing a PC or Mac. iOS 26 is slated to have Recovery Assistant, which is a new method to restore an iPhone to its original working state. The function was seen in the beta version of iOS 26 but it’s only now that […]
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10:42
iPhone 18 Pro Slated to Have Small Dynamic Island
The next-generation iPhone Pro may not have the all-screen design that’s expected, but it might have incremental updates for the Dynamic Island. Ross Young, VP of Counterpoint Research, mentioned that the 20th anniversary iPhone may not feature the all-screen design. In his latest X post, Young said that the 2026 iPhone will have Face ID […]
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10:40
The 11-inch M2 iPad Air WiFi+Cellular 512GB is $350...
It’s rare to see a blowout deal on an iPad Air, but today seems to be an exception. The M2 iPad Air 11-inch Wi-Fi + Cellular 512GB is down to just $699 from its original price of $1,050 on Amazon. The M2 iPad Air is built for portability and efficiency, boasting the M2 chip and […]
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10:37
iPhone 17 Pro to Get Vapor Chamber Cooling
An online image leak shows the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro to have a special cooling component. The iPhone 17 Pro might have a vapor chamber cooling system as referenced in a photo uploaded by ‘Majin Bu’. In the image, the back of the iPhone has a copper thermal plate, which usually acts to dissipate heat […]
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10:36
Apple Fitness+ joins in on ‘F1’ hype with workouts...
As Apple rolls out its biggest movie yet, F1 The Movie, it is also really revving up promotion across its own ecosystem. The latest to join the campaign? Apple Fitness+. Here’s what’s new.
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10:35
iOS 26 Cinematic Mode Recording Expands to Third...
The upcoming software update for the iPhone will extend Cinematic Mode video to third-party apps. Apple introduced an API that allows third-party camera app developers to integrate Cinematic video recording mode within their apps. Cinematic mode was first revealed in iOS 15 and runs on iPhone 13 and newer. It’s a video capture mode that […]
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10:33
EU iPad and iPhone Pages Get Battery and Energy...
Apple’s iPad and iPhone pages in the EU has an added energy label for regulation purposes. The battery and energy labels are required to be put on Apple’s website as well as in print. It basically grades an iPad or iPhone’s energy efficiency, with A being the highest and G being the lowest. The grading […]
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08:50
Before Wimbledon, Tennis finally gets some love in...
Apple has released version 3.0 of the Sports app for iOS, with the new version introducing tennis for the first time, just in time for Wimbledon.
Tennis is now represented in the Sports app
The Sports app covers quite a few different sports types, including soccer, ice hockey, Formula 1, and others, providing the latest scores and results to its users. In a Wednesday update, the app now supports tennis.
There are two new listings under My Leagues, with Men's Tennis accompanied by Women's Tennis. Each offers users the tennis scores for major events, including the upcoming Wimbledon tournament in the UK.
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08:49
AirTags 2 rumors: greater Precision Finding range,...
With repeated rumors that a revised AirTag 2 is coming soon, there are also many claims about what will be different — and key areas where AirTags could be improved. Here's what to expect, and when.
The expected AirTags 2 are believed to keep the same basic design as the current model
There's never a guarantee when Apple will release a particular product — other than the iPhone 17 range will be in September — but launches are such a large undertaking that there are always clues. Sometimes it will be new devices in regulatory filings, or this time in code snippets spotted in the developer betas of iOS 26.
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08:45
Deals: 512GB M4 Mac mini, Desert Titanium iPhone 16...
08:42
What happens to old iPhones in 2025? CIRP says more...
A few days ago, CIRP published a study showing what leads people to upgrade their iPhones and how Apple Intelligence isn’t exactly it. Now, CIRP is back with a follow-up question: What happens to those old iPhones once users finally make the leap to a new model?
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08:34
macOS Tahoe will add three new apps to your Mac,...
Apple’s next major software update for the Mac is macOS Tahoe, also known as macOS 26. Alongside the new Liquid Glass design and major Spotlight upgrades, macOS Tahoe will bring three new Apple apps to the Mac. Here’s what’s coming.
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08:15
Nomad debuts new Leather Mag Wallet with Find My...
The folks at Nomad are out this week with a new Leather Mag Wallet for iPhone. The accessory utilizes MagSafe to attach to the back of your iPhone and features built-in support for Apple’s Find My network, thanks to an integrated tracking card.
It’s available to order now from Nomad’s website for $79.
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07:21
Apple’s push to take over the dashboard resisted by...
Apple is facing resistance from the automotive industry over its CarPlay Ultra software system, which the tech group launched in an attempt to take over a vehicle’s dashboard for the first time.
German luxury brands Mercedes-Benz and Audi as well as Volvo Cars, Polestar, and Renault said they had no plans to bring the upgraded software to their vehicles, despite earlier indications from Apple that they would.
While few have followed General Motors, which announced in 2023 it would stop installing CarPlay or Android Auto on some of its EV models in North America, there is increasing debate as to how much carmakers should allow tech groups to take over the inside of a vehicle.
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07:13
Here’s everything new coming to Apple Music in iOS 26
iOS 26 is shaping up to be huge for Apple Music users, with the Music app getting its most feature-packed update in years. Here’s everything new coming to Apple Music in iOS 26.
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06:50
Apple Sports app redesigned with new personalized...
The Apple Sports app for iPhone has just got a big new update. The home screen layout has been revamped, with upcoming games now separated by league. You can further personalize the list by re-ordering the sections to their preference, so you can make the sports you are most interested in appear first, and starred teams always show at the very top.
And, just in time for Wimbledon, the app has now added tennis scores. That means you will be able to follow along with live scores for Grand Slam tournaments, spanning men’s and women’s singles matches, starting with Wimbledon.
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06:46
iOS 26 battery & charging features: Hands on...
Apple is doing even more to help you protect your battery life and overall health with iOS 26. Here's how.
The battery widget shows the battery life on all your connected devices
Batteries are not eternal. They are a physical and chemical process that deteriorate over time, and will inevitably need to be replaced if you keep your device long enough.
For years, Apple has prioritized battery health and longevity with features built into iOS. The upcoming iOS 26 takes things even further.
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06:31
Ring security cameras get AI smarts to tell you what...
While the rush to AI–ify all the things gets exceedingly silly at times, adding intelligence to does at least have the potential to be a smart move.
The company has announced a beta version of Video Descriptions, which attempts to describe exactly what doorbell and other security cameras are seeing when notifying you …
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06:26
M5 OLED iPad Pro fall release more certain, screen...
The fall update adding the M5 chip to the iPad Pro is getting closer to reality, with OLED displays for the tablet reportedly entering mass production for a launch in October.
13-inch M4 iPad Pro with an OLED display
Apple's fall updates tend to include some form of iPad change. One of the rumored launches is the upgrade bringing M5 to the iPad Pro, and a report seems to indicate it is on the way.
According to report sources of ZDNet Korea via DigiTimes, mass production of the OLED display used by the iPad Pro has commenced.
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06:18
Chase debuts new Reserve card with Apple Music and...
As a long-time Chase Sapphire Reserve owner and a big fan of both the Chase ecosystem and Apple products, its fun when my worlds collide like this. Chase just refreshed all the perks and benefits of the Sapphire Reserve card, which includes a serious perk for Apple users. Here what you need to new about the refresh.
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06:04
Apple and McDonald’s partner up with ‘F1’ miniature...
Apple is pulling out all the stops for the global release of F1 The Movie. In select Latin American countries, that includes a playful partnership with McDonald’s, where fans can grab a Formula 1-themed combo and take home exclusive miniature cars.
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05:51
macOS 26 FinderGate continues as designer shows how...
05:30
Car makers reject CarPlay Ultra as an Apple overreach
Apple's CarPlay Ultra faces a long road to becoming a widely-used feature, as car makers are pushing back on supporting Apple's system in favor of their own solutions.
CarPlay Ultra on Aston Martin - Image credit Apple
The shift from CarPlay to CarPlay Ultra is a big one for car manufacturers to make. Instead of occupying just the main infotainment system's screen, CarPlay Ultra spreads out to other areas of the dashboard, as well as having more direct control over the vehicle's various features.
While Apple introduced CarPlay Ultra as a concept three years ago, and finally became a reality in Aston Martin cars in May, consumers have even more of a wait before using it in other vehicles. To blame are the car makers themselves, resisting because they prefer...
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05:10
When more iOS 26 developer beta updates and public...
Apple will not pre-announce when it will release iOS 26 beta updates, but over the years it has proven to has a mostly predictable schedule after the first one has rolled out. Here's when to expect new versions.
Apple's beta test cycle has begun for developers and will soon start for the public — image credit: Apple
The only correct and truly sensible date for iOS 26 beta releases is to not pay any attention to them and wait for the official release in September. But as the second developer beta has just come out and the first public one is due in July, here's what is coming next, and roughly when.
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04:56
2025 iPad Pro production underway, but pricing...
2025 iPad Pro production is reportedly already underway, as both Samsung and LG began making the displays earlier this month. The new models are expected to launch toward the end of the year, with October a likely bet.
However, the high pricing of the OLED iPad Pro models is said to have deterred many potential buyers last year, and the same is expected to be true this year …
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04:22
Audi, Mercedes, and other car–makers reject CarPlay...
Audi and Mercedes–Benz are among the car makers to reject CarPlay Ultra, despite Apple listing them as future partners, and they are not alone.
Aston–Martin was the first to adopt it, and Porsche has said that it will be doing so – but others previously named by Apple have either changed their minds, or are keeping suspiciously quiet …
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02:15
AT&T to integrate features to easily send photos...
It may be about to become much easier to send photos and video along to first responders in the event of an emergency. While it’s technically possible to send photos and videos to 911 operators, this has historically been a convoluted process. Per AT&T, updates to AT&T’s services will allow subscribers to send picture and […]
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02:01
Rumor: Apple considering LG Innotek’s CoF technology...
The next-gen iPad Pro could be even thinner. According to The Elec, Apple is considering LG Innotek’s chip-on-film (CoF) technology for future iPad Pro OLED displays, a change that could potentially deliver slimmer bezels and more compact designs without sacrificing screen size. The article states that Apple is expected to either approve or reject LX […]
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Tuesday June 24
17:01
Syntech Chronos 68 magnetic keyboard review: Gamer...
The Syntech Chronos 68 is a highly customizable magnetic switch keyboard that, with some small Mac-specific issues aside, is not a bad choice for gamers.
Syntech Chronos 68
Gaming keyboards do their best to offer an aesthetically pleasing physical interface, while also tending to be quite visually loud. Finding a keyboard that's also compact and usable is also not impossible with the options available on the market.
Add on new technologies like magnetic switches, and it becomes a lot harder to find one that can do it all. Doing all that while potentially not looking completely out of place on a Mac desktop becomes a challenge.
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16:47
Find My, Mail, Photos and iWork hit by iCloud outage...
Apple's iCloud services were experiencing an outage, and impacted users are experiencing issues with iCloud Mail, Photos, and the iWork suite of apps.
Some users are experiencing issues with iCloud services due to an ongoing outage.
On Tuesday, users of iCloud Mail reported issues with this and other Apple Services. A number of people were unable to access iCloud Mail, with some experiencing difficulties even after gaining access.
According to Apple's System Status page, the company's iCloud services, including iCloud Mail, iCloud Web Apps, iCloud Storage Upgrades, Photos, and iWork integration, were all impacted by an outage that began at...
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16:06
'Fortnite' antisteering mandate punishment...
Apple's fight for compensation on sales made external to the App Store continues as it asks the 9th Circuit Court to undo the "unduly punitive" mandate set by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rodgers.
Apple's external linking commissions are still being blocked by court order
Apple was told it willfully violated a 2021 injunction that wasn't enforced until 2024 and must remove all barriers to external app purchases and linking. A stay on the order was requested and denied...
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15:55
Apple fires back at court’s ‘punitive’ App Store...
After a couple of weeks of radio silence in the Epic Games, Inc. v. Apple Inc. case, Apple’s lawyers are now back with a vengeance in the Ninth Circuit. And this time, they’re not just pushing back on the original outcome, but also asking the Ninth Circuit to assign the case to a different judge if it is sent back to the district court.
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15:19
iPhone 17 Pro: A closer look at the new ‘camera bar...
While a lot of the focus is on the all-new iPhone 17 Air, Apple is also planning some design changes to the iPhone 17 Pro coming later this year. New images posted to social media today provide us with what could be our best look yet at the redesigned camera bump on the iPhone 17 Pro…
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14:58
Netflix is pulling the plug on 21 indie games,...
Have you been working your way through Hades on mobile via Netflix? You’d better hurry up, before it’s too late. As first spotted by Engadget and confirmed by Netflix, 21 high-profile indie games are being removed from the service starting next month. See the full list below.
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14:28
Apple’s China comeback playbook now includes...
After a rocky stretch, Apple managed to bounce back last month with a 15% jump in iPhone sales, driven largely by renewed demand in the U.S. and China.
In China, especially, Apple had been losing ground to local brands benefiting from government subsidies on lower-cost phones. Now, it appears Apple is joining the subsidy program itself.
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14:07
Apple's 'F1' ad in Wallet won't...
Apple Wallet has begun advertising Apple Pay promotions via notifications, and while iPhone users are losing their mind, they can toggle the feature off starting in iOS 26.
Apple Wallet tells people how to save money with notification and in-app promotion feature
Advertising has become a blunt instrument in surveillance capitalism largely as a result of Google's success. This shouldn't mean we reject the premise of advertising as a whole, given that for now, it remains the fuel for the content engine on the Internet.
Ads can run from silly and useless to invasive and annoyingly persistent. Somewhere in the middle is a genuinely useful tool for consumers.
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13:49
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13:43
iOS 18.6 code hints at AirTag 2, but when is it...
When leaker Kosutami claimed that Apple was planning a May or June launch of the next-generation AirTag, that broadly tracked with Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman’s earlier report from November that Apple was aiming for a “around the middle” of 2025 release.
But now that we’re fast approaching the end of June and there are still no new AirTag, we have an update on Apple’s new release target for the long-awaited next generation of its tracker.
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13:31
Google Fi rolling out visual voicemail support for...
13:28
New Apple TV 4K release date: Here’s when to expect...
Apple last updated its Apple TV 4K set-top box in late 2022. So when is the next model coming? The wait won’t be long. Here’s when to expect the new Apple TV 4K to launch.
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13:02
GoPro Quik app adds new MotionFrame and POV editing...
If you have fun shooting 360 video with a , but isn’t exactly a fan of the editing process after, here’s some good news: GoPro just rolled out two new tools for its Quik mobile app aimed at making 360 editing a bit less of a hassle.
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12:56
iCloud is down for some users as outage impacts...
iCloud is currently down for some Apple users, impacting key apps and services like Photos, Mail, iWork, and more. Here’s what we know so far about the outage.
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12:44
9to5Mac Daily: June 24, 2025 – iOS 26 beta 2 changes
11:57
Apple’s Invites app just added a lot more...
Apple Invites, the new app that debuted earlier this year for organizing events, has just been updated to add a lot more background options than before.
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11:56
Courts say AI training on copyrighted material is...
A ruling in a U.S. District Court has effectively given permission to train artificial intelligence models using copyrighted works, in a decision that's extremely problematic for creative industries.
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Content creators and artists have been suffering for years, with AI companies scraping their sited and scanning books to train large language models (LLMs) without permission. That data is then used for generative AI and other machine learning tasks, and then monetized by the scraping company with no compensation for the original host or author.
Following a ruling by a U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued on Tuesday, companies are being given free rein to train with just about any published media that they want to harvest.
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11:49
Philips Hue lighting is getting even more expensive...
In the smart home world, Philips Hue already has some of the more expensive options, and now those prices are going even higher thanks to US tariffs.
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11:40
iPhone Customers Upset By Apple Wallet Ad Pushing F1...
An anonymous reader shares a report: Apple customers aren't thrilled they're getting an ad from the Apple Wallet app promoting the tech giant's Original Film, "F1 the Movie." Across social media, iPhone owners are complaining that their Wallet app sent out a push notification offering a $10 discount at Fandango for anyone buying two or more tickets to the film.
The feature film, starring Brad Pitt, explores the world of Formula 1 and was shot at actual Grand Prix races. It also showcases the use of Apple technology, from the custom-made cameras made of iPhone parts used to film inside the cars, to the AirPods Max that Pitt's character, F1 driver Sonny Hayes, sleeps in. However well-received the film may be, iPhone users don't necessarily want their built-in utilities, like their digital wallet, marketing to them.
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11:39
New AirPods Pro 2 beta firmware available with iOS...
11:05
Apple pushed Wallet notifications with F1 offer,...
09:48
This iOS 26 feature could be Apple preparing for...
iOS 26 is a major software release not only for iPhone, but also adjacent platforms like CarPlay and AirPods. And there’s one AirPods feature in particular that could very well be Apple’s preparation for AirPods Pro 3 gaining cameras.
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08:43
Deals: 24GB Mac mini $150 off, M3 MacBook Air $450+...
08:21
watchOS 26 makes Control Center more powerful than...
watchOS 26 is the next major software update for Apple Watch, bringing Apple Notes to your wrist, updates to the Workout app, and more. Another big watchOS 26 highlight: upgrades to Control Center. Here’s what’s coming.
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08:19
OpenAI vs. iyO: Key takeaways from the new legal...
Yesterday evening, TechCrunch reported on a series of new legal filings made by OpenAI in the iyO trademark lawsuit that led to the scrubbing of the ‘io’ brand on OpenAI’s website.
The documents, filed by OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman as well as ex-Apple employees Evans Hankey, Tang Tan, and Marwan Rammah (now all at io Products), reveal as much about the company’s ambitions as they do about what it hopes to keep under wraps. Here are a few key takeaways.
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07:37
How to sell your iPhone fast & score a 10% trade...
Selling your old iPhone can be time-consuming and result in lower-than-desired payments, but Gazelle removes all the friction and gets you an offer with no effort. Here's how.
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Apple's iPhone retains its value better than any other smartphone on the market, so selling it for a good amount should be easy. However, it isn't always straightforward trying to find a buyer that's willing to pay for the valued product or isn't trying to scam you.
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07:27
You’ll soon be able to send photos and video to 911...
When a serious emergency occurs, a picture can be worth a thousand words. It can be incredibly helpful to first responders to see ahead of time what they will be faced with when they arrive.
It is technically possible to send photos and video to 911 operators, but it’s a convoluted process. That’s set to change later this year …
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07:24
iPhone 17 Pro: Four new camera features are coming...
Apple’s big iPhone 17 unveiling is just a few months away, with a launch event likely in early September. Here are four new camera features expected to arrive with the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max.
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07:15
This smart fitness product could be the perfect...
Update: Avelo Running is closer to arriving with an already funded Kickstarter campaign that doubled its goal within hours of launching. Learn much more about the project and pledge your support to join the race.
Avelo Running is a fitness-focused startup that recently came out of stealth to unveil their first product. What the company is building has the potential to be the perfect running companion for Apple Watch. Any runner with a smartphone can benefit, though, without bringing a phone or watch along for the run.
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06:55
Creative clash pauses McConaughey & Harrelson...
06:00
Mosyle announces AccessMule to solve a major blind...
One of the most common blind spots in small business security is access management for various company resources. Today’s IT teams are moving fast (and often understaffed), solving customer problems, and juggling shifting responsibilities as the business grows and evolves. Many SMBs also don’t have a dedicated IT team. They might be fixing things by committee or just trusting that vendors have these problems solved. Behind the scenes, there’s usually little visibility into who still has access to which tools, accounts, or SaaS apps.
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05:09
This theory about Jony Ive’s AI hardware device...
04:06
WhatsApp security concerns see app banned in...
Congressional staffers working in the House of Representatives have been told that WhatsApp security risks means they must no longer use the app on government devices.
The ban was imposed by the Office of Cybersecurity, which has previously barred the use of TikTok and a number of AI apps …
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03:00
Apple @ Work Podcast: How Kagi is building a better...
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In this episode of Apple @ Work, Kagi founder and CEO Vlad Prelovac joins the show to talk about building a new search experience for home and work, the economic incentives behind search, LLMs, user-focused internet, and...
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Monday June 23
18:27
‘Not a wearable’, court documents detail OpenAI’s...
As OpenAI fights a trademark lawsuit over its now-scrubbed “io” brand, new public court filings are giving us the most detailed glimpse yet into what Sam Altman and Jony Ive’s hardware team have been up to behind the scenes.
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