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9to5Mac Daily: August 14, 2025 – Apple Watch Blood Oxygen feature returns, more
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2025-08-14 22:34
Uber considers insurance payouts for delays, canceled rides, missed flights, more
Uber is inquiring select Brazilian customers on a series of new services, including multiple forms of insurance. Here are the details. more…
2025-08-14 21:11
Apple TV+ among ‘final contenders’ for MLB Sunday Night Baseball, playoff games
Apple TV+ currently offers baseball fans Friday night games, but it sounds like Apple may soon be able to up its MLB offerings for subscribers. more…
2025-08-14 20:57
iPhone 17 release date: Here’s when to expect Apple’s big launch
It’s been almost a year since Apple’s flagship iPhone 16 lineup debuted. That means the iPhone 17 release date is fast approaching. Here’s when to expect Apple’s new iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max to launch. more…
2025-08-14 20:36
US government reportedly in talks to take stake in Intel, stock surges
Intel’s stock spiked late in trading today after reports that the Trump administration is in talks to take a stake in the company. The news follows Trump’s recent call for the ouster of CEO Lip-Bu Tan and a subsequent meeting between the two. more…
2025-08-14 20:34
Apple Card lands third in J.D. Power’s U.S. credit card satisfaction rankings
J.D. Power’s 2025 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study is out. And this time, contrary to the last four years, Apple didn’t top the list, reflecting the company’s broader struggles with its credit card program. more…
2025-08-14 20:10
Rumor Replay: New Apple TV 4K, cellular MacBook Pro, Home camera, more
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. This week’s rumors include: new Apple TV 4K chip, Studio Display 2 surprise, M5 MacBook Pro with cellular...
2025-08-14 19:35
Blood Oxygen returns to Apple Watch, iOS 26 beta 6, Apple tabletop robots 
Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise announcement that the Apple Watch Blood Oxygen feature is coming back for US users, via a phone relay workaround. Also, Apple released the latest beta of iOS 26, featuring some fun new animations and even more ...
2025-08-14 19:25
Blood Oxygen returns to Apple Watch, iOS 26 beta 5, Apple tabletop robots 
Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise announcement that the Apple Watch Blood Oxygen feature is coming back for US users, via a phone relay workaround. Also, Apple released the latest beta of iOS 26, featuring some fun new animations and even more ...
2025-08-14 19:25
Apple Watch blood oxygen workaround arrives just in time
With the release of watchOS 11.6.1 and companion iOS 18.6.1, Apple managed to restore blood oxygen readings for U.S. owners of Apple Watch Series 9, Series 10, and Ultra 2. The method is slightly less convenient, as it shifts processing data and displa...
2025-08-14 19:00
Apple TV+ has two of its best reviewed shows of the year airing now
Apple TV+ is having a very good year, with a growing subscriber base and more critical acclaim than ever. But amid what’s otherwise been a slow season for new TV, Apple is currently airing two of its best reviewed shows of the year: Chief of War and ...
2025-08-14 18:09
Apple releases public beta 3 for watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and more
Apple has just released public beta 3 for watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and HomePod 26. Here are the details. more…
2025-08-14 17:23
Apple releases new iOS 26 beta 6 build for developers
Apple has released a new, revised build of iOS 26 beta 6 for developers. Here’s what you should know. more…
2025-08-14 17:22
macOS Tahoe 26 public beta 3 now available, here’s how to install it
As it usually does towards the final stretch of the beta season, Apple is moving to the weekly schedule of beta releases. Following Monday’s release of a new developer beta batch, the third round of public betas is rolling out now, including macOS 26...
2025-08-14 17:19
iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public beta 3 now available
Following iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 beta 6, Apple has released the third iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 public betas. more…
2025-08-14 17:14
Apple releases watchOS 11.6.1, here’s what’s new
Apple has released watchOS 11.6.1 for Apple Watch, reintroducing the Blood Oxygen app for certain customers in the United States. The update works in tandem with iOS 18.6.1, also released today, and marks the first time the feature has been available o...
2025-08-14 17:10
iOS 18.6.1 now available, here’s what’s new
As expected, Apple is rolling out iOS 18.6.1 to iPhone users today. This update, along with watchOS 11.6.1, introduces a “redesigned Blood Oxygen feature” for Apple Watch Series 10, Series 9, and Ultra 2 in the United States. more…
2025-08-14 17:06
Philips Hue ‘Bridge Pro’ leaks with ‘more capacity,’ turns lights into motion sensors
Philips Hue appears to be preparing a new “Bridge Pro” setup that turns your smart lights into motion sensors, while also supporting more devices. more…
2025-08-14 16:56
iPhone 17 event news is coming but beware of fake invites
The most likely iPhone 17 event date is now the rumored iPhone 17 event date. No surprises there. But when should we expect Apple to actually confirm the date of its next big product reveal, and what should you make of that event invite leak on social ...
2025-08-14 16:08
Apple’s first Mac with 5G cellular might be coming sooner than we thought
Rumors have long indicated Apple intends to bring cellular connectivity to the Mac, but a new report indicates the first cellular Mac might be right around the corner: the M5 MacBook Pro. more…
2025-08-14 15:53