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Apple Pay now offers ‘pay over time’ with Synchrony
Following the abrupt discontinuation of Apple Pay Later over the summer, Apple has been rolling out support for multiple third-party ‘pay over time’ alternatives. The latest Apple Pay addition: Synchrony. more…
2025-01-10 19:53
Apple Pay now offers ‘pay over time’ with Synchrony [U: Removed]
Following the abrupt discontinuation of Apple Pay Later over the summer, Apple has been rolling out support for multiple third-party ‘pay over time’ alternatives. The latest Apple Pay addition: Synchrony. Update: Aaron Perris, who first noticed Syn...
2025-01-10 19:53
TikTok ‘going dark’ in the US on January 19 looks more likely than ever
TikTok’s US saga is almost at an end, and its last major source of hope—a Supreme Court intervention—now looks unlikely to pan out. Thus, a January 19 ban in the US is looking more realistic than ever. Here’s the latest. more…
2025-01-10 18:34
HomeKit Weekly: Is 2025 the year to build your dream smart home? Start with these simple Matter-compatible lightbulbs.
When it comes to smart home lighting, you have two main options: smart lightbulbs or smart outlet adapters paired with traditional lamps. Both have their place, but for me, smart bulbs offer more flexibility and control. Unlike outlet adapters, which t...
2025-01-10 18:00
New Apple Store opening in Miami this month, wallpaper downloads available now
A new Apple Store is opening at Miami Worldcenter this month, and Apple has shared wallpaper downloads to celebrate the occasion. Here are the details. more…
2025-01-10 17:59
iOS Decoded – iOS 18.3 beta 2 changes and features [Video]
After the significant releases of iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2, Apple’s latest developer beta release – iOS 18.3 beta 2 – is shaping up to be significantly less eventful in terms of user-facing features and changes. However, there are things under the h...
2025-01-10 17:56
CleanMyMac Business now available: Easy Mac maintenance for small businesses
At CES 2025, MacPaw unveiled a new version of CleanMyMac for small and medium businesses. You interact with it differently than traditional CleanMyMac, but you still get the same suite of tools to help maintain your Mac. CleanMyMac Business focuses on ...
2025-01-10 17:11
Deals: AirPods Pro 2 hit 2025 low, official Apple Watch Solo Loops from $20, Find My gear, MacBooks, more
Alongside ongoing deals on M3 MacBook Air with hundreds in savings, we are now ready to cap off this week’s best Apple deals with first sizable price drop on AirPods Pro 2 of 2025. Apple’s flagship buds are now at the best price we have tracked sin...
2025-01-10 16:49
Kuo: Ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air will be just 5.5mm at thinnest point
Now that a new year has kicked off, rumors for the upcoming iPhone 17 line are in full swing. Today, Ming-Chi Kuo has shared a new detail on the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air that reveals how surprisingly thin it may be. more…
2025-01-10 16:42
Apple Television could be the antidote for these disturbing TV trends
Apple’s kicking off a new Home products strategy this year, and an Apple Television is reportedly being evaluated as a future product. Recent trends in the TV space reveal how much opportunity there is for Apple to disrupt the market with a new produ...
2025-01-10 16:21
9to5Mac Daily: January 10, 2025 – Apple ‘Invites’ app, M4 MacBook Air rumors
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 ...
2025-01-10 16:07
Security Bite: macOS malware ‘Banshee’ found using Apple’s own code to evade detection
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple...
2025-01-10 15:54
PGA TOUR Pro Golf headlines 10 new games for Apple Arcade
Apple Arcade is welcoming the new year with ten new games, seven of them launching today. The remainder – which includes PGA TOUR Pro Golf – will be available from February 6 … more…
2025-01-10 15:20
Samsung reportedly working on a 3-layer stacked camera sensor for iPhone [U]
Sony has had the exclusive manufacturing contract for iPhone camera sensors for more than a decade, but Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo last year suggested this would be changing with the iPhone 18. This has now been backed by two further reports, one of wh...
2025-01-10 14:46
T-Mobile and Starlink team up to offer satellite texting during LA fires
If you have an iPhone 14 or later, you can send text messages via satellite where cellular service is unavailable. This can be particularly valuable in emergency situations like the Los Angeles wildfires, where cellphone masts have been damaged or dest...
2025-01-10 14:34
Venu Sports has been canceled by Disney, FOX, Warner Bros.
Sports in the streaming era is a messy affair, and Venu Sports is a prime example of that. The planned new streaming bundle from Disney, FOX, and Warner Bros was going to launch last fall, but it’s now been canceled before even having the chance to a...
2025-01-10 14:25
Apple’s 2025 Chinese New Year Shot on iPhone film appears online
Apple likes to celebrate the Chinese New Year with a specially-commissioned Shot on iPhone video, and an unofficial copy of this year’s short film has been posted ahead of the official reveal expected later today. The lunar new year begins on January...
2025-01-10 14:03
Brelyon Ultra Reality Extend immersive monitor delivers Vision Pro-like experience without a headset
The greatest attraction for me about Vision Pro is being able to have huge virtual monitors for both work and entertainment, but the downside is the discomfort of wearing one for an extended time. The Brelyon Ultra Reality Extend is a funky new monitor...
2025-01-10 13:31
Both iPhone 17 Pro models will get all-48MP sensors, says leaker; 24MP front camera
A leaker with a good track record on iPhone camera improvements has lent their support to a report that the 12MP front-facing camera in current iPhones will be upgraded to 24MP in the iPhone 17 line-up. They also endorse the suggestion that all three r...
2025-01-10 12:21
All iPhone users in Los Angeles were accidentally sent an evacuation alert
Throughout the ongoing wildfires, California officials have relied on emergency alerts to communicate with citizens. This system is an important way for officials to communicate with citizens instantly across iPhone and Android devices. On Thursday eve...
2025-01-10 01:05