iOS

TikTok says it’s in the US to stay, after Trump prevarication
TikTok has told advertisers that it’s in the US to stay, stating that “we are here” and “are absolutely confident in our platform and confident in the future of this platform.” The statement came after Trump indicated that he would extend the...
2025-05-07 12:29
iPhone spyware company NSO must pay Meta $167M for WhatsApp attack [U]
The Android and iPhone spyware company NSO has suffered a major defeat in a US court, after a judge ruled that the company must hand over its Pegasus code to Meta. Update: NSO was yesterday ordered to pay Meta more than $167M in damages for the attack....
2025-05-07 11:45
Fighting Apple cost Epic Games more than $1B; CEO says it was worth it
Epic Games‘ five year legal battle against Apple has cost the developer well over $100M in legal fees alone, and CEO Tim Sweeney says that the total cost has been north of a billion dollars. While Sweeney thinks it was worth it, one high-profile Appl...
2025-05-07 11:38
Apple Watch in significant global decline for two years now; new features needed
Global Apple Watch shipments have now been in significant decline for two years, according to a new market intelligence report. The news is made worse by all competing premium smartwatch brands seeing their shipments grow during the same period. The re...
2025-05-07 10:55
The Netflix CEO just appeared in the latest episode of Apple’s hit comedy series
Apple’s hit comedy ‘The Studio’ is making waves across Hollywood for its incisive and hilarious portrayals of all-too common movie biz scenarios, covering topics like the excessive use of ‘I.P.’, keeping overzealous directors in check, and th...
2025-05-07 10:00
Here’s why M4 Mac mini was secretly one of Apple’s best releases in recent history
Apple announced the redesigned last October. It’s by no means a new product at this point, and its well over 6 months old. However, I think it may be one of Apple’s greatest gifts to up and coming creators, developers, and all sorts of creative pro...
2025-05-07 04:03
This Beats cable is the official Apple solution for using CarPlay with USB-C iPhones
When Apple moved the iPhone to USB-C with the iPhone 15, it left behind more than just the Lightning port. While each new iPhone comes with a USB-C charging cable, many cars still use USB-A ports to enable wired CarPlay. That’s created an annoying ga...
2025-05-07 01:43
Zuckerberg on Apple’s App Store defeat: ‘Tim’s had a bad week … I like Sundar’
Speaking at Stripe Sessions 2025, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg didn’t miss the opportunity to frame Apple as the foe—and Google as the friend. Stripe CEO and co-founder John Collison asked Zuckerberg about Apple after the latest U.S. court decision tha...
2025-05-07 01:20
Patreon update lets U.S. fans bypass Apple’s 30% fee in iOS app, more changes coming
Patreon has released an updated version of its iOS app that allows fans in the U.S. to bypass Apple’s in-app payment system when signing up for new memberships, effectively sidestepping the 30% App Store commission. more…
2025-05-06 22:06
Florida lawmaker proposes forcing Apple to allow third-party app stores like EU
A Florida congresswoman has introduced a new bill targeting Apple, aiming to boost competition and expand consumer choice by mandating third-party marketplaces like the EU. more…
2025-05-06 21:32
No Fortnite on U.S. App Store yet, but Epic still targeting release this week
If Fortnite does return to the U.S. App Store this week, it won’t be before Thursday or Friday. That’s according to Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, who shared an update on the long-awaited comeback today. more…
2025-05-06 21:02
Apple Intelligence 2.0: Here’s what’s coming to your iPhone next
Apple Intelligence launched last year as Apple’s first take on “AI for the rest of us.” But it’s a new year, and in just a few weeks we’re expecting another wave of AI features for iPhone and more. Here’s what’s coming next with Apple Int...
2025-05-06 20:40
Apple renews Seth Rogen’s Hollywood satire ‘The Studio’ for season two ahead of finale
It’s official: The Studio will return for a second season on Apple TV+. The renewal comes as the Hollywood satire wraps up its critically acclaimed first run, with just three episodes remaining before the season finale airs on May 21. more…
2025-05-06 20:30
9to5Mac Daily: May 6, 2025 – iPhone release calendar changes, 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 ...
2025-05-06 19:58
Five Apple Watch faces now take full advantage of Series 10’s upgraded display
Apple Watch Series 10 is the first model to refresh the seconds hand even while the always-on display is dimmed. On earlier models, including Series 5 through Series 9, only the hour and minute hands update when the display is dimmed. At launch, howeve...
2025-05-06 19:48
Review: reMarkable Paper Pro could become your favorite device for note-taking and more
I’ve had the joy of getting to test out the over the past few months. It’s certainly an impressive device, though it isn’t quite for everyone. That said, I do think it makes a lot of sense for a lot of people, and I’m certainly happy such a dev...
2025-05-06 19:24
Apple can still fix this iPhone 17 Air mistake before launch
Will iPhone 17 Air be a hit? That’s the question Apple wishes it could answer in advance, since it needs to prepare enough units of the new model to reasonably meet demand. But I suspect Apple’s sales estimates, based on a recent report, might be w...
2025-05-06 19:10
Apple now sells iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max refurbished with discounts
When Apple debuted its iPhone 16 Pro line last fall, it immediately stopped selling the previous year’s Pro models. But now, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are back as part of Apple’s refurbished store, and at a discount. more…
2025-05-06 18:38
iOS 18.5 will make carrier satellite service like T-Mobile Starlink work on older iPhones
Earlier this year, Apple began supporting carrier-provided satellite connectivity in iOS 18 for iPhone 14 and newer models. Now, with the release of iOS 18.5 RC, Apple is extending that support to the iPhone 13 lineup. more…
2025-05-06 17:33
Apple debuts RC for tvOS 18.5, visionOS 2.5, and more
Apple has released a variety of new software updates for beta testers, including RC versions of tvOS 18.5, visionOS 2.5, and more. more…
2025-05-06 17:14