iOS

Security Bite: Here’s what malware your Mac can detect and remove on its own
Ever wonder what malware macOS can detect and remove without help from third-party software? Apple continuously adds new malware detection rules to Mac’s built-in XProtect suite. While most rule names (signatures) are obfuscated, with a bit of revers...
2025-04-18 13:54
Apple is the only major phone maker declining in China
Apple’s China troubles keep abounding. While the company’s main concern is an ongoing trade war between the US and China, where most Apple products are manufactured, iPhone sales are another big struggle. And a new report on Q1 smartphone sales in ...
2025-04-18 13:51
A MacBook Air experiment proved successful on a recent trip
I’ve often said I’m a Mac-first guy. If I were only allowed to keep one piece of Apple tech, then I’d hand in my iPhone and iPads (yeah, I’ll get to that plural …) without blinking. If I want to work while traveling, then my MacBook Pro natur...
2025-04-18 13:05
Apple wanted people to vibe code Vision Pro apps with Siri
Seeing people who aren’t developers create apps through vibe coding lately has reminded me of something from two years ago that bodes well for the future of Siri. Vibe coding is the term assigned to the process of building apps using AI by describing...
2025-04-18 00:27
WhatsApp now lets users create their own sticker packs
WhatsApp this week released a major update that adds a new way to create and manage sticker packs without having to leave the app. Read on as we detail exactly what’s new for WhatsApp users. more…
2025-04-17 21:51
This Reminders feature is a lifesaver when my task list grows too long
Apple’s Reminders app has become a powerful task manager in recent years, and there’s one highly versatile feature that helps me stay sane when my to-do list grows out of control: Smart Lists. more…
2025-04-17 20:58
Apple TV+ hit comedy could get endless new seasons, per co-creator
Following Severance is a tough job, but Apple TV+ has done surprisingly well so far, helped in large part by Seth Rogen’s hit comedy The Studio. And per a new interview with one of the show’s co-creators, there’s no end in sight for the series. m...
2025-04-17 19:48
Rumor Replay: Apple Vision Air, iPadOS 19 and watchOS 12, 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. Today: Apple Vision Air, iPadOS 19 getting Mac-like, watchOS 12, and AI Siri’s surprising timing. Here ar...
2025-04-17 18:43
Report: How Tim Cook helped Apple avoid Trump’s tariffs
Over the week, the Trump administration announced a set of exemptions for its tariffs imposed on products imported into the United States from China. The exemptions cover product categories like smartphones and laptops, giving Apple a huge reprieve for...
2025-04-17 18:08
AT&T launches new All-Fi Pro plan with automatic upgrades, free boosters, more
AT&T has offered fiber internet for years, but today it’s launching a new All-Fi Pro plan designed to give users valuable internet perks at no extra cost. Here are the details. more…
2025-04-17 17:13
Google offering free Gemini Advanced, 2 TB storage, & more for college students
After previously offering a 50% discount, Google is now giving US college students free Gemini Advanced and Google One AI Premium for 15 months. more…
2025-04-17 17:00
iPadOS 19 rumors, Tim Cook prioritizes AR glasses, Earth Day Apple Store promo
Benjamin and Chance talk about the news and rumors of the week, including a report that iPadOS 19 will gain Mac-like productivity and multitasking features, the claim that Tim Cook is laser focused on beating Meta to AR glasses, and there’s profiles ...
2025-04-17 16:47
9to5Mac Daily: April 17, 2025 – iOS 18.4.1 update and more
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 ...
2025-04-17 16:21
Apple Mail’s new iOS 18.5 change exposes key hidden feature
iOS 18.5 has been in beta testing for the last couple weeks, but so far it’s pretty light on changes. However, this week’s new iOS 18.5 betas introduced an update to Apple Mail that exposes a key hidden feature. more…
2025-04-17 15:49
Deals: Apple Certified Refurb Apple Watch Ultra 2 $219 off, M2 iPad Pro $1,000 off, more
Joining some ongoing discounts on iPhone 16 Pro and M4 iPad Pro, today we are kicking things off with a particularly notable deal on Apple Certified Refurb Apple Watch Ultra 2 units. Regularly $799 and currently $679 from Apple, you can now land ‘pri...
2025-04-17 15:44
New Apple TV 4K is coming: Four features expected later this year
Apple TV+ is having a big year, but the Apple TV 4K streaming box still awaits its first revision since 2022—and that update is coming. Here are four features to expect when the new Apple TV 4K arrives later this year. more…
2025-04-17 14:37
Discord using AI face scans for age-verification in two specific scenarios
We’re currently seeing growing concern about the potentially harmful impact of things like social media usage by kids and teens, with many states and countries enacting laws to address this. Discord has responded by starting to use a mix of AI-powere...
2025-04-17 13:59
Apple Vision ‘Air’ will use titanium to cut weight and come in black, per leak [U]
Leaks on the successor to Vision Pro continue emerging, with the latest offering key details on Apple’s plans for a lighter weight, fresh new visionOS device that could be called the Apple Vision Air. Update 4/17: Kosutami has also now shared a look ...
2025-04-17 13:23
Most Americans are paying more for broadband – here are four solutions
A survey has revealed that the majority of Americans have seen their broadband bill go up in the past year, with the average increase hitting an eye-opening $195. But there are four things you can do about that … more…
2025-04-17 12:28
Apple is already assembling iPhone 16e in Brazil as it shifts production from China
In the midst of the trade war between the US and China, companies like Apple have been trying to find ways to avoid the crazy tariffs imposed by President Trump on imports. A report earlier this month revealed that, as part of these plans, Apple wanted...
2025-04-17 11:34