iOS

Samsung-made display for iPhone Fold said to be more advanced than Galaxy Fold
Despite the fact that the iPhone Fold display is being made by Samsung, it looks like it might be more advanced that the one so far used in the Korean company’s own Galaxy Z Fold series. A leaker with a decent track record cites supply-chain sources ...
2025-05-08 13:07
If you used Siri between 2014 and 2024, you may have a claim against Apple
If you used Siri between 2014 and 2024, and the voice assistant was ever activated by something random you said, you may be entitled to a cut of a payout from Apple. Apple agreed back in January to settle a class action privacy lawsuit for unintended S...
2025-05-08 12:24
The iPhone gone in 10 years? The case for and against
Apple SVP Eddy Cue yesterday suggested that we might not need an iPhone ten years from now. It echoes a report back in 2019, where the company’s execs were cited saying the same thing – also with a decade-ish time-frame. Apple is absolutely right t...
2025-05-08 11:56
Google contests Eddy Cue’s claim that Apple users are searching less
In court testimony yesterday, Apple SVP Eddy Cue told the judge that usage of search in Safari fell for the first time ever in April, suggesting users are turning to AI alternatives like ChatGPT instead. This led to Google investors getting cold feet o...
2025-05-08 09:34
Apple pushes to halt App Store overhaul as Epic Games appeal moves forward
Apple has asked the U.S. District Court in Northern California to pause the enforcement of new App Store rules following its recent loss to Epic Games. more…
2025-05-08 01:01
Google Maps for iPhone can now scan your screenshots to save places 
After announcing in March, Google Maps has rolled out a feature that can scan screenshots on your iPhone and save any found locations. more…
2025-05-08 00:10
9to5Mac Daily: May 7, 2025 – Apple Watch sales, iOS 18.4 RC
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 ...
2025-05-07 21:24
AirTag’s newest feature is perfect for travel, here’s how it works
Vacation season is coming up fast, and for many, this could be the first time traveling since Apple gave AirTag a brand new feature in iOS 18.2. Here’s how that feature works, and why it’s perfect for your upcoming trip. more…
2025-05-07 18:51
Here are three reasons why you shouldn’t wait for the upcoming AirPods Pro 3
We’re likely going to see yet another version of AirPods Pro this September, alongside the launch of the iPhone 17 lineup. Despite the coming up on nearly three years old, I don’t think that those in the market to buy new AirPods should necessarily...
2025-05-07 17:55
Apple Music launches new ‘Viral’ playlist fueled by Shazam activity
Apple acquired Shazam nearly seven years ago, and since then the music discovery service has had a number of integrations with Apple Music. The latest: a ‘Viral Chart’ playlist for Apple Music users that’s powered by daily Shazam data. more…
2025-05-07 17:43
Google Gemini now has an iPad app, Audio Overviews in 45+ languages
After adding lockscreen and homescreen widgets in recent weeks, Gemini now has an iPad app. Audio Overviews are also now available in more languages. more…
2025-05-07 17:14
Mark Zuckerberg might be right about the future of computing
There are few individuals better positioned to make a major impact on personal computing’s future than Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s CEO. And some of his recent comments appear very much aligned with what a top Apple exec shared earlier today about AI’...
2025-05-07 17:13
Apple Music should copy this new Spotify feature
Spotify has announced a handful of updates rolling out to its music streaming service starting this week. Among the changes are improvements to queuing songs, customizing playlists, and more. There’s one feature, however, that stands out most to me: ...
2025-05-07 16:26
Deals: M4 Mac mini $495, 13-inch M4 iPad Pro $211 off, M4 MacBook Air from $849, Apple’s 140W Power Adapter 50% off, more
For today’s best Apple deals we are starting with another chance to score the new M4 mac mini at under $495 – within a few bucks of the best online price ever and a deal that might not stick around for long. We are also highlighting the ongoing all...
2025-05-07 15:41
Apple to add AI search partners to Safari as Google usage falls
Apple is going to add AI search providers to the Safari browser on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Bloomberg reports Apple SVP Eddy Cue made the disclosure in court testimony today, stating “we will add them to the list — they probably won’t be the defaul...
2025-05-07 15:29
Foundation season 3 gets Apple TV+ release date and trailer
Foundation season 3 is coming soon. Apple TV+ just announced the release date for the next chapter of its sci-fi epic, and debuted the first teaser trailer. more…
2025-05-07 15:12
iOS 18.5: Five new iPhone features are coming next week
Apple is nearly ready to ship its next iPhone update: iOS 18.5 is coming next week and will bring a handful of new features to users. Here’s what’s coming. more…
2025-05-07 14:42
Netflix’s tvOS and iOS apps are launching big new changes
Today Netflix unveiled a big overhaul to its tvOS app, and a couple experimental features coming to iOS too. The new features are rolling out soon, here are all the details. more…
2025-05-07 13:24
Setting up HomeKit devices to get easier with tap-to-pair and multi-device QR codes
An update to the Matter standard will make it much easier to set up HomeKit-compatible smart home devices. In particular, it should make tap-to-pair a far more common feature, rather than something supported by only a handful of devices. Multi-device Q...
2025-05-07 13:04
Netflix has nothing to announce on Apple’s App Store rule changes (for now)
While some companies, including Spotify, Amazon, and Patreon, have been quick to jump at the opportunity to add external payment links to their apps, Netflix is taking a slower approach. more…
2025-05-07 12:44