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John Ternus is taking a more ‘hands-on’ role in Apple’s design teams as CEO: report
Since Jony Ive’s departure from Apple in 2019, the company hasn’t had much of a true design lead. For a while, former COO Jeff Williams was in charge of design , until his departure last year. Since then, CEO John Ternus has taken a significant interest in both of Apple’s design teams: industrial design and human interface, according to Bloomberg’s Mark…
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Redesigned MacBook Pro with OLED to feature ‘significantly lighter’ design: report
Apple’s major MacBook Pro overhaul is just around the corner, and should debut within a month or so. It’ll be the first touchscreen MacBook, as well as the first with Tandem OLED. Beyond that, though, the new MacBooks should be ‘significantly’ lighter than their predecessors, according to the latest issue of the Power On newsletter . more…
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AirPods Pro 3 hit low $179 price just weeks after adding new features
We are touching down to let folks know the Amazon fall Prime Day sale is getting a head start today – AirPods Pro 3 have now dropped down to one of the lowest prices to date at $179 shipped. more…
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Gemini app limiting what models free & AI Plus users can access, AI Pro adding Deep Think
Following the compute-based usage change in May, Google will soon introduce limits on which Gemini models free users and AI Plus subscribers can access. more…
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Watch F1 on Apple TV tonight, free for everyone in the US
The Bahrain Grand Prix is streaming for free on Apple TV this weekend, subscription not required. Rather amusingly, the location of the Bahrain Grand Prix is actually in Sepang, Malaysia. Usually, F1 on Apple TV requires a paid subscription. But this weekend, it’s free for everyone to tune in. You can catch up on qualifying in preparation to stream the live…
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Indie App Spotlight: ‘HEVCut’ helps you trim your photo library without deleting anything
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight . This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact . Everyone has issues with iPhone storage. Even if you use iCloud, Apple has a large gap between tiers, with it immediately jumping from 200GB at $3 to 2TB at $10…
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Here’s why I upgraded from the Apple Watch Series 10 to Series 12
I’m someone who doesn’t often upgrade my Apple Watch right when a new one comes out. The Apple Watch Series 10 I owned prior was only purchased this January, despite initially coming out in September 2024. That said, Apple Watch Series 12 was a highly compelling purchase, despite the fact that the two largely share the same design language. Here’s why I…
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Here’s everything we know so far about Apple’s next entry-level iPad: A19 chip, more
Apple’s current iPad, the A16 model, has gone untouched for well over a year. It remains the only device in Apple’s core product lineup without support for Apple Intelligence. Rumors had swirled for quite some time about an A18 model coming this year . Now, it’s sounding like Apple has an even bigger plan. more…
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Apple @ Work: The numbers on AI trust for IT are not great, and one company is trying to fix it
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle , the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices…
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Apple weekend deals: MacBook Pro $500 off, AirTag 2, Prime Day HomeKit discounts, MagSafe chargers, more
While we are still awaiting some of the big fall Prime Day deals on some Apple products, there are already notable discounts up for grabs right now like the $500 price drop on this 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro, the new Beats 360 with 80% off the Cushion Kits, and Amazon low pricing on AirTag 2. We are also already tracking the official fall Prime Day price drops…
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Apple TV releases ‘The Sisters Grimm’ season 2 in full
Apple TV today released the second season of its animated fantasy adventure series “ The Sisters Grimm ,” with all six new episodes now available to stream. Here are the details. more…
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Apple confirms iPhone 18 Pro Max AT&T cellular issues, affected devices require hardware replacement
Apple has confirmed an issue causing a “small number” of iPhone 18 Pro Max devices on AT&T to lose cellular service. Apple released software and carrier updates to prevent the issue from occurring, but the company tells 9to5Mac that affected devices that have already lost service will require a hardware replacement. more…
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‘HomePad’ coming: Will Apple hold an October special event?
With Apple reportedly planning to unveil new products on October 13, here’s when the company could announce an event, based on the timing of its previous October announcements. more…
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9to5Mac Overtime 084: iPhone 18 Pro – a fantastic pro camera experience
Jeff and Fernando share their excitement about the iPhone 18 Pro’s camera capabilities and explore whether it could truly replace a mirrorless camera for both photography and videography. Plus, they weigh in on whether you should buy the iPhone 18 Pro now or hold out for the iPhone Duo. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and…
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iOS 27’s Siri gets one thing very right that other AI assistants get wrong
Siri AI is a major upgrade to Apple’s assistant that’s now available in iOS 27. And there’s one standout area I’ve noticed where it differs greatly from other AI assistants—for the better. more…
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iPhone Duo video reveals size compared to iPhone 18 Pro Max
iPhone Duo has the largest display ever in an iPhone, bigger even than iPhone 18 Pro Max. But how do the two models truly compare in size? A side-by-side video offers a great look. more…
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Apple says it’s tightening macOS privacy controls amid the rise of AI agents
Amid the rapid rise in AI agents requesting “Full Disk Access” to your Mac, Apple says it is making changes to macOS to protect user privacy. While the company hasn’t shared specifics, Apple says users should understand what it means to give an app such “extraordinary” access to their Mac. more…
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HomeKit Weekly: Home Widget 1.10 is the fastest way to check every HomeKit camera at once
The Home app is a great place to configure your smart home, but it can be slow to control. The tab structure and room hierarchy make sense when you’re setting things up, but they add steps to everything you want to do fifty times a day. Home Widget builds the control panel that Apple didn’t. more…
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Apple’s new ‘homeOS’ will launch this month, here’s what’s coming
Apple reportedly plans to launch new Home products on October 13 alongside an all-new operating system rumored to be called ‘homeOS.’ Here are the details. more…
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Apple now sells Aqara Adaptive Temperature thermostat and seven more accessories
This week Apple refreshed its third-party accessories lineup to include eight additional products. This includes the Aqara Thermostat Hub W200 and more. more…
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Using an iPad mini to preview the iPhone Duo experience
Alongside using the iPhone 18 Pro , I’ve also been carrying out a little experiment as we await the launch of the iPhone Duo . To get a sense of what it might be like to use the large screen of the upcoming device, I’ve been using my iPad mini as a substitute phone some of the time. Given that the screen is a similar size and shape, I’m hoping that it gives…
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iOS 27.2 gives Apple Podcasts the big fix I’ve wanted for years
Apple Podcasts is my podcast app of choice, but I’ve long had major issues with its central Up Next queue feature. I’m happy to report that iOS 27.2 introduces the solution. more…
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Deals: M5 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, AirTag 2, smart display power bank, early Prime Day deals, more
Alongside the launch of the all-new Twelve South Airfly Drive wireless CarPlay adapter at $40, Amazon has once again updated its early fall Prime Day sale with fresh deals. Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Apple AirTag 2 down at Amazon all-time low pricing. We also have Sharge’s metal 300W smart display power bank at $50 off , loads of new…
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9to5Mac Daily: October 2, 2026 – MacBook Pro rumors, iPhone Duo display
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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Texas school district ditches Chromebooks, approves $11M iPad and MacBook Neo deal
A Texas school district is going all-in on the iPad and MacBook Neo as part of a new $11 million deal. The Beaumont Independent School District is ditching its Chromebook fleet and opting for Apple gear going forward, citing better reliability, lower costs, and performance. As reported by the Beaumont Enterprise this week, the Beaumont Independent School…
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HBO Max and Paramount+ set to merge under ‘Skydance’ brand
Paramount Skydance will complete its acquisition of Warner Bros. next week , and CEO David Ellison just revealed ‘Skydance’ as the new company name ahead of a planned merging of HBO Max and Paramount+ streaming services. more…
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iPhone Duo can be just $9/month with trade-in using Apple Upgrade
iPhone Duo pre-orders start soon , and while the foldable is Apple’s most expensive iPhone ever, the new Apple Upgrade program can get you a leased model at a lower monthly cost than I expected. more…
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iOS 27 gives Apple Photos two features we’ve waited a long time for
iOS 27 is packed with new features for Apple’s Photos app , including two that have long been on many users’ wish lists: full-featured slideshow creation and upgraded iCloud Shared Albums. more…
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iOS 27 adds four new ways to customize your iPhone’s Lock Screen
iOS 27 continues Apple’s trend of giving you more control over the design of your iPhone’s Lock Screen. This year, there are new customization options, wallpaper settings, and more. more…
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AT&T claims iOS 27.0.1 fixes iPhone 18 Pro Max cellular issues, but users disagree
Since the iPhone 18 Pro Max launched, some AT&T customers have complained of various connectivity issues. In a new text message to customers, AT&T says affected users should update their devices to iOS 26.0.1 to fix the issues … but early reports indicate the update doesn’t actually fix the problem. more…
