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Meta poaches yet another AI researcher from Apple, the sixth in seven weeks
Meta’s hiring spree in Cupertino continues, as Bloomberg reports that the company has just hired away yet another researcher from Apple’s AI team. Here are the details. more…
2025-08-22 01:39
The wait is over, Invasion season 3 premiere now available on Apple TV+
Following months of anticipation and a great David Bowie-powered teaser, Invasion is back on Apple TV+, a few hours ahead of its official August 22 premiere. Here’s what to expect from this season. more…
2025-08-22 01:05
WhatsApp is working on a voicemail-like feature
Heads up if you tend to dodge, ignore, or genuinely miss calls on WhatsApp: the app is working on a voicemail-like feature. Here’s how it will work. more…
2025-08-22 00:24
Y Combinator backs Epic in Apple appeal, calls App Store fee a ‘tax on innovation’
It’s been a busy news day for the Epic Games vs. Apple case. Startup accelerator (and Epic Games’ biggest investor) Y Combinator filed an amicus brief today siding with Epic in the long-running antitrust case against Apple. Here are the details. mo...
2025-08-21 23:28
New iPhones and iPads in Russia must ship with state-backed messaging app preinstalled
Earlier today, the Russian government announced a new rule requiring all phones and tablets to ship with MAX, its state-backed messenger app, preinstalled. Here are the details. more…
2025-08-21 22:51
Leaker shares alleged iPhone 17 TechWoven case colors
Leaker Majin Bu has been saying that Apple will ditch its failed FineWoven cases for TechWoven, “a new synthetic fabric with a more technical, less ‘luxury’ vibe.” Now, Bu has shared a few images that supposedly show the color lineup. Find them...
2025-08-21 21:39
Apple details new App Store taxes and price changes in select countries
Apple is contacting developers about upcoming tax and price updates for a few countries, including Canada, Romania, and Brazil. Here are the details. more…
2025-08-21 20:35
Tech groups back Apple in fight over attorney–client privilege limits in Epic Games case
Two organizations filed a joint amicus brief, siding with Apple over a U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruling on attorney–client privilege limits in the Epic Games lawsuit. Here are the details. more…
2025-08-21 20:04
Paramount poaches key Apple TV+ exec
On the same day that Apple TV+ announced a 30% price rise, news has broken that one of its key TV execs is leaving the company. Creative executive Chris Parnell is leaving Apple and is joining Paramount+, per Deadline. Parnell joined Apple back in 2020...
2025-08-21 20:01
New Apple TV 4K release date: Here’s when to expect the next model
Apple last updated its Apple TV 4K set-top box in late 2022. So when is the next model coming? The wait won’t be long. Here’s when to expect the new Apple TV 4K to launch. more…
2025-08-21 19:54
Rumor Replay: iPhone 17 Pro Max exclusive feature, Apple Watch Series 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: iPhone 17 Pro Max’s exclusive feature, Apple Watch Series 12 with Touch ID, TechWoven cases by App...
2025-08-21 19:42
Apple One just got harder to resist, with more coming soon
Bundling is fast becoming one of the big success stories for streaming services, and Apple seems to know that, making Apple One even harder to resist with its new Apple TV+ price increase and the forthcoming iOS 26 update to Apple Music. more…
2025-08-21 19:08
New AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 firmware now available in public beta
If you’re running the AirPods firmware public beta, Apple has a new update rolling out now for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4. Here’s what you should know. more…
2025-08-21 19:02
Severance stars face off in delightful trivia game show, watch here
If the wait for Severance season 3 is wearing on you, Apple just released the perfect way to ease your pain. A new video episode of the Severance podcast is available now, featuring the cast competing against each other in a trivia game show “Tournam...
2025-08-21 18:42
New iPhone 17 case materials, Apple Watch chip leaks, Ask9to5Mac
Benjamin and Chance discuss the supposed new ‘TechWoven’ cases coming from Apple for the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple reportedly exits the MLB streaming partnership, and iOS 26 beta 7 shows we are close to launch on Apple’s next bumper product cycle. ...
2025-08-21 18:19
Here’s everything new for FaceTime in iOS 26
iOS 26 gives the FaceTime app a whole new design and layout, plus new tools for filtering calls, the powerful Live Translation feature, and more. Here’s everything new. more…
2025-08-21 17:56
9to5Mac Daily: August 21, 2025 – iOS 18.6.2, Apple TV+ price hike
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 ...
2025-08-21 17:41
FOX’s new streaming service is another win for Apple’s TV app
FOX One is one of two major new streaming services launching today. And it looks like Apple has gone two-for-two with support for its Apple TV app. more…
2025-08-21 16:42
Spotify gets deeper Instagram integration
Spotify is expanding how users can share their music on Instagram with two new features rolling out globally today.  more…
2025-08-21 16:13
Spotify adds audio previews and real-time music sharing to Instagram Stories and Notes
Spotify is expanding how users can share their music on Instagram with two new features rolling out globally today.  more…
2025-08-21 16:13