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AirPods Pro 2 get better every year, and iOS 26 extends that streak
Amid ongoing uncertainty around when AirPods Pro 3 might finally arrive, one thing is very clear: AirPods Pro 2 just keep getting better. Here’s how the trend of AirPods Pro 2 improvements will continue in iOS 26. more…
2025-08-04 18:21
MagSafe Monday: This MagSafe wallet has a kickstand, RFID protection, and holds 6 cards
This is one of the few I’ve found that supports six cards and still strikes a nice balance between slim and functional. It has a kickstand. It has strong magnets. It also doesn’t feel like I’ve strapped a brack to the back of my iPhone either. mo...
2025-08-04 18:02
OpenAI updating ChatGPT to encourage healthier use
OpenAI is updating how ChatGPT works to encourage healthier use and avoid unintended consequences. One change that OpenAI says ChatGPT users will see “starting today” is a technique used by other digital services. more…
2025-08-04 17:29
Google Pixel 10 ‘Soon’ teaser goes hard on iPhone’s AI Siri delays [Video]
With a little over two weeks until the announcement, a new Pixel 10 “Soon” teaser from Google heavily needles how Apple hasn’t been able to ship the Siri AI upgrades for the iPhone 16.  more…
2025-08-04 16:19
Apple exec says Siri will get ‘much bigger upgrade than we envisioned’
Apple’s Siri-related news hasn’t been great so far this year, but the company sounds confident it can turn things around. Here’s the Siri update that software head Craig Federighi reportedly shared in Apple’s all-hands meeting. more…
2025-08-04 16:09
Amazon slashes Wondery podcast team as focus shifts to video, five years after Apple’s $400M interest
Five years ago, Apple reportedly considered acquiring podcast studio Wondery for around $400 million. At the time, Spotify and other companies were spending millions on putting podcasts behind paywalls to boost their businesses and steal mindshare from...
2025-08-04 15:56
Deals: AirPods 4 $99, 1TB M4 iPad Pro $500 off, 24GB M3 MacBook Air $450 off, Sony XM6 headphones, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is starting off with the most affordable current-generation AirPods 4 back down at $99 alongside some exclusive iPad deals for 9to5 readers – 13-inch M2 iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cell at $299 off and a giant $500+ off Apple’s ...
2025-08-04 15:45
New Apple TV+ movie is NYC crime thriller with Denzel Washington, here’s the trailer
Apple TV+ has a packed fall on the way, including several highly anticipated movie debuts. Now, one of those films—Highest 2 Lowest—has premiered a trailer showing what to expect from the Denzel Washington crime thriller. more…
2025-08-04 14:58
Apple’s Answers team is a bigger deal than it might seem
A Bloomberg report over the weekend suggested that Apple has created a new Answers, Knowledge and Information team as part of its Apple Intelligence efforts. While that might not sound like a huge deal, effectively just catching up with what others are...
2025-08-04 14:31
Apple’s new brain-controlled iPhone, iPad tech revealed in video
Earlier this year Apple shared early details of its forthcoming plans to support brain-controlled technology for iPhone, iPad, and more. Now, a new video has been published showing the first live demonstration of the tech. more…
2025-08-04 14:16
Spotify is getting more expensive for a lot of subscribers around the world
The price for streaming ad-free music is about to increase for Spotify subscribers in several markets around the world, according to the company. more…
2025-08-04 14:15
Apple plans to give iPhone an Ultra Retina XDR display: report
We’re about a month away from the unveiling of Apple’s new iPhone 17 lineup. But today, a new report from The Elec shares about a big display upgrade in the works for a future iPhone model. more…
2025-08-04 13:41
Paid subreddits plan on hold as company prioritizes search engine plans
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman confirmed plans for paid subreddits earlier this year but now says that the initiative has been de–prioritized. However, he says that the company still believes in the opportunity, suggesting that a Reddit paywall of some kin...
2025-08-04 12:20
T-Mobile now owns USCellular, says no changes ‘for now’
T-Mobile last year announced that it was buying most of US Cellular, in a deal said to be worth a total of $4.4B. That deal has now completed. T-Mobile says that USCellular customers will stay on their existing plans “for now,” adding that they wil...
2025-08-04 11:56
New photo shows just how thin the iPhone 17 Air battery is
We’ve already had a first look at what is alleged to be the battery for the upcoming iPhone 17 Air, but a new photo gives us a really good sense of just how thin it is. The photo shows the battery side-by-side with that of the iPhone 17 Pro … more…
2025-08-04 11:42
Bad news for anyone eagerly awaiting the iPad Fold
Alongside an iPhone Fold expected to launch next year, Apple has long been reported to be working on a foldable iPad with an 18.8-inch display. There have, however, been very different estimates of the timeline for the product – and the latest report...
2025-08-04 11:09
Apple now looking to rival ChatGPT with a new in-house ‘Answers’ team: report
According to the latest edition of Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, Apple has a new plan up its sleeve to rival the competition in the AI search space. This is a major pivot from Apple’s previous stance, where the company said it didn’t want to...
2025-08-03 12:20
These are the best new MacBook deals for August: offerings as low as $599
In the Apple Silicon era, MacBooks have become more affordable than ever – with brand new models starting as low as $649. With looming tariffs on China, these great deals could potentially be coming to an end soon – so if you’re in the market for...
2025-08-02 23:00
PSA: Make sure you have these privacy features enabled on your iPhone
9to5Mac is brought to you by Incogni: Protect your personal info from prying eyes. With Incogni, you can scrub your deeply sensitive information from data brokers across the web, including people search sites. Incogni limits your phone number, addres...
2025-08-02 22:34
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Scout’ is a powerful tool for monitoring Facebook Marketplace
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 likes saving money when making a big purchase...
2025-08-02 19:30