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Apple TV’s acclaimed ‘The Last First: Winter K2’ documentary now streaming
Sporting a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, the extreme mountain climbing documentary “ The Last First: Winter K2 ” is now available to Apple TV subscribers. Watch the trailer below. more…
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iOS 27 breaks 15 years of muscle memory on iPhone and iPad
Since iOS 5 in 2011, the iPhone and iPad have included Notification Center, a central place to find alerts from various apps in chronological order. Starting with iOS 27, Apple is making a major change to how users open Notification Center on iPhone and iPad. iOS 27 is here after a summer of beta releases. The behavior changed slightly between the first two…
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Apple commissions photographers for new ‘Shot on iPhone Duo’ campaign
Today, Apple’s Instagram account published a carousel featuring photos commissioned from photographers Jake Michaels and Jason Nocito to highlight the new iPhone Duo ’s cameras. Here are the details. more…
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Apple among biggest corporate lobbyists in Brussels, per report
A new analysis by The Financial Times shows that Apple has met with EU policymakers 257 times since June 2024 and has spent between €8 million and €9 million per year on lobbying. Here are the details. more…
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9to5Mac Daily: October 1, 2026 – iPhone Duo production, AirPods 5 tidbits
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. Sponsored by Stuff :Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and…
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GrayKey maker can reportedly bypass the iPhone’s ‘Inactivity Reboot’ security feature
As reported by 404 Media , Magnet Forensics says it has found a way to bypass the iPhone security feature that automatically reboots devices if they haven’t been unlocked for 72 hours. Here are the details. more…
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Apple Arcade adds five new games, including Terraria+ and Pusheen’s Place
Apple Arcade subscribers got access to five new games today, as Apple had promised in early September. Here are the details. more…
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Audible announces AI-powered character guides, interactive stories, more
Audible today announced three features coming to “deepen customers’ connections to their favorite stories.” Here are the details. more…
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HomePad launch nears, Apple Watch Readiness score, Ternus wants to make Apple more nimble
Benjamin and Chance discuss the final Apple smart display rumors with a release for the ‘HomePad’ rumored for October 13, although the small square screen form factor remains puzzling. Also, leaked photos of the iPad mini and HomePod mini suggest those long-awaited updates are also imminent, John Ternus apparently wants to make Apple more nimble, and Chance…
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Apple says iPhone Duo has ‘replaceable’ folding display layer to minimize crease
Foldable displays tend to show a more visible crease over time, but Apple‘s Kate Bergeron says iPhone Duo has a replaceable cover layer on its folding screen to help mitigate that issue. more…
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SpaceXAI releases a separate Grok iOS app for enterprise users
Back in May, OpenAI released a dedicated version of their mobile app for enterprise. Now SpaceXAI is doing the same thing for Grok. more…
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Twelve South launches tiny new ‘Airfly Drive’ wireless CarPlay adapter
Twelve South, the company behind a range of premium Apple accessories, has launched a notable expansion of its Airfly brand. The company today unveiled Airfly Drive, a dongle that turns wired CarPlay into wireless CarPlay. It’s available to order starting today for $39.99. Here’s how it works. more…
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ESPN app recently got big upgrade on Apple TV 4K and iPhone
Fall is a big season for sports fans, and ESPN recently launched a big upgrade for users of its tvOS and iOS apps: 4K HDR streaming. more…
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HP’s MacBook Neo competitor is $699 with an OLED display and plenty of catches
The PC market was caught flat-footed by Apple’s MacBook Neo launch earlier this year, and while that laptop’s aggressive pricing strategy has already been forced to adapt to market conditions, it’s only months later we’re seeing Windows-based rivals announce their own respective competitors . Today, it’s HP’s turn, with a brand-new OLED-equipped laptop set…
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Deals: AirTag 2, Studio Display up to $300 off, MacBook Pro, Belkin 25W MagSafe charger lows, more
Joining the ongoing early fall Prime Day sale at Amazon and the ongoing all-time low on the single AirTag 2 listing, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the most affordable 2026 Studio Display models at up to $300 off straight from Apple refurb. And while this M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $500 off might be the best early fall Prime Day deal yet, the…
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Apple TV just added a bunch of free classic movies, here’s everything new
Apple TV keeps adding new batches of classic movies to kick off each month, with 13 fresh films available free for subscribers today. Here’s everything new. more…
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New MacBook Pro redesign gets exciting launch timing update
Apple reportedly plans to launch new Home products on October 13. And according to Mark Gurman, it sounds like the rumored MacBook Pro redesign will arrive shortly after. more…
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iPadOS 27.2: Two new features coming soon to your iPad
iPadOS 27.2 is coming later this month as a new iPad software update, here are two new features it will bring. more…
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‘HomePad’ could launch in these four colors, per leaker
Apple’s new smart home hub, commonly called ‘HomePad,’ is reportedly launching October 13. And a new leak reveals the colors it might launch in. more…
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Here’s everything new Apple TV has coming in October
Apple TV has a strong current lineup headlined by hits like Slow Horses , Ted Lasso , Dark Matter , and new Matthew McConaughey comedy Brothers . But there’s a lot more coming soon. Here’s everything new Apple TV has premiering in October. more…
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The iPhone 18 Pro is selling well in China for three reasons
A new market intelligence report says that the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are selling well in China , making Apple the best-selling brand in the country during the launch week. Counterpoint Research has said there are three reasons for the popularity of Apple’s latest iPhone … more…
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This fake Mac Zoom installer has a sneaky way to bypass Gatekeeper
Cybersecurity company Jamf has discovered a fake Mac installer for the videoconferencing app Zoom that uses a sneaky way to bypass Apple’s Gatekeeper protection against malware . The malware does actually install Zoom , but also an infostealer that captures data and sends it to the attacker’s server … more…
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Reddit is making two changes some long-time users won’t like
Reddit has announced two upcoming changes which are likely to prove unpopular with some long-time users. The company has already placed one restriction on Old Reddit, and it has now announced a second one. Additionally, RSS support is being discontinued … more…
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HomePad setup process seemingly revealed, sharing feature with iPhone Duo
A leaker who previously found iPhone Duo features in Apple code has now done the same for the HomePad . The setup process for the upcoming device shares a feature with Apple’s foldable iPhone. The leaker suggests that the setup process will be carried out in the Home app, and they shared three screen grabs from the process … more…
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Security Bite Podcast: The new era of bug hunting with OpenHack’s Ananay Arora
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform . Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered…
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WhatsApp expands parental controls to teen accounts with group alerts, Meta AI restrictions
After introducing parent-managed accounts for pre-teens earlier this year, WhatsApp today expanded its parental controls to teen accounts, adding group activity alerts and additional restrictions for Meta AI. Here are the details. more…
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Apple TV is currently down for some users, as other Apple services also face issues
Apple is currently reporting issues affecting Apple TV and subscription purchases, while some users are also running into problems elsewhere across the company’s services. Here are the details. more…
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Elder fraud is rising – here’s how to protect your family
Elder fraud – where seniors are deliberately targeted due to this demographic having lower rates of tech literacy – is becoming a growing problem in the US. According to Incogni’s analysis of FBI data, 72% of elder fraud cases in 2024 were enabled by victims’ personal data being exposed online, accounting for $4.2 billion in losses. more…
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Apple Music expands to four new countries
Apple today expanded Apple Music to four additional countries, bringing the service to a total of 172 countries and regions. Here are the details. more…
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Our top iPhone 18 Pro accessories to upgrade your setup [Update #2]
Update 9/30: This post has now been updated with some additional accessories we have in our carts, and with the early fall Amazon Prime Day deals now flying, there are loads of tech accessories now seeing price drops right here and in our master roundup right here . We are taking look at some of the iPhone 18 Pro accessories we are picking up for ourselves…
