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macOS Tahoe 26 public beta now available, here’s everything new, install guide
The wait is over. If you own a compatible Mac and are feeling bold, you can now install the first public beta of macOS Tahoe 26 and try it out for yourself. Here’s everything new in the system. more…
2025-07-24 17:14
iPadOS 26 public beta is here, and full of powerful new features
The iPadOS 26 public beta is rolling out now, bringing Apple’s packed new software update to any iPad user ready to take the plunge. Here’s everything new. more…
2025-07-24 17:13
watchOS 26 public beta lets you try smarter workouts with personality, new and improved Apple Watch apps
Apple is now offering the first public beta of watchOS 26, the next major update for , ahead of its official fall release. While the biggest visual update may appear to be the limited Liquid Glass elements, the substance of watchOS 26 exists in how it ...
2025-07-24 17:13
Apple releases revised iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 beta 4 build for iPhone and iPad
Apple has released a revised version of iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 beta 4 for iPhone and iPad. This is the second revision to an iOS 26 developer beta version, following a small revision to iOS 26 beta 1 for some iPhones. more…
2025-07-24 17:13
iOS 26 beta 4 changes, AppleCare One, and an M5 iPad Pro surprise
Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 26 beta 4, the strangely good deal that is the new AppleCare One package, and a surprising rumored detail about the upcoming M5 iPad Pro.  And in Happy Hour Plus, the duo discuss the recent exodus ...
2025-07-24 16:48
Apple’s F1 movie is getting a rare IMAX re-release next month
F1 The Movie is easily Apple’s biggest theatrical success to date, and now it seems the film will seek to extend its run even longer with an IMAX re-release. Here are the details. more…
2025-07-24 15:57
Deals: M2 Max Mac Studio $899 ($900 off), 24GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air $160 off, iPhone 16 Pro, and more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are starting off with a seriously rare Amazon deal on Apple’s 32GB M2 Max Mac Studio with the 30-Core GPU at $900 off the original list price. We then move over to the MacBook world with the 24GB 13-inch M4 Air no...
2025-07-24 15:46
Apple’s website lets you create your own custom wallpaper with its logo
Apple regularly shares new iPhone, iPad, and Mac wallpaper to celebrate Apple Store openings. But for the first time, the company has now launched an online tool where you can create your own custom Apple logo wallpaper. Here’s how it works. more…
2025-07-24 15:33
Apple beats iCloud storage appeal over ‘deceptive’ paid upgrades
Lawsuits against Apple are filed all the time, all over the world. But one proposed class action over the company’s alleged “deceptive” iCloud storage plans was just shot down by a US appeals court. Here are the details. more…
2025-07-24 15:09
Security Bite: How to password protect sensitive image files on Mac
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...
2025-07-24 14:51
Apple solves its social media fragmentation problem with ‘In the Loop’
Social media has been fragmented since Twitter got X’d and cleared the path for Threads, Bluesky, Mastodon, and others. Still, Apple personalities like Tim Cook still rely on sharing company news, often exclusively, on X. Others seem more fond of Ins...
2025-07-24 14:48
New Apple TV+ crime thriller puts dozens of violent inmates on the loose
Crime thrillers look like a big part of the Apple TV+ fall lineup, as the streamer just unveiled a release date and teaser for The Last Frontier, starring Jason Clarke. Here are all the details. more…
2025-07-24 14:33
iOS 18.6 release notes: Here’s what’s coming in next iPhone update
iPhone users will get a major new software update this fall with iOS 26 and its Liquid Glass design. But the next iPhone update, iOS 18.6, will release much sooner. Here’s what Apple’s official release notes say is coming. more…
2025-07-24 13:32
Apple shows off new store in Osaka, Japan – with Apple Intelligence workshop
We learned earlier this month that a new Apple store was coming to Osaka, Japan, and the company has today shared photos ahead of Saturday’s official opening. Accessibility is cited a key factor in the store design. Apple says that the Today at Apple...
2025-07-24 12:17
9to5Mac Daily: July 24, 2025 – tvOS 26 features, 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 ...
2025-07-24 12:06
T-Mobile the fastest mobile network; AT&T best for broadband
Ookla’s latest speed-test report has found that T-Mobile is this year’s fastest mobile network, offering the speediest downloads overall, and the fastest 5G. For home broadband, AT&T Fiber took the crown. Plans to boost broadband speeds have, howev...
2025-07-24 11:42
Here’s what Apple Intelligence summarized news notifications look like on iOS 26
After launching notification summaries as one of the flagship features of Apple Intelligence, Apple disabled the feature for apps in the News and Entertainment categories in the iOS 18.3 update, following backlash from publications like the BBC about A...
2025-07-24 11:11
Qi2 25W wireless phone chargers are official, but caution still advised
Last week saw certification of the first next-gen wireless chargers, and the latest standard has now been officially launched, as Qi2 25W. The new name will help ensure we can see for sure that we’re buying the more powerful models. The iPhone was th...
2025-07-24 10:57
Epic Games blasts UK’s ‘vague’ Digital Markets regulation, Fortnite return ‘uncertain’
Epic Games has published a blog post criticizing “today’s bleak news from the United Kingdom,” and listing all the reasons why the company believes the recently announced rules fell short of its expectations. more…
2025-07-24 02:10
Five years after launch, Apple News+ audio stories expand beyond the U.S.
Almost exactly five years ago to the day, Apple announced a set of new features for Apple News and Apple News+, including the US-only audio stories, with about 20 professionally narrated stories a week. Now, the future is expanding to a few new countri...
2025-07-24 01:22