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Meta AI app ‘a privacy disaster’ as chats unknowingly made public [U: Warning added]
Update: Business Insider notes that Meta has now added a warning message when users share chat queries. The Meta AI app has been described as “a privacy disaster,” as users unknowingly make their embarrassing questions public. One tech writer descr...
2025-06-17 10:32
Apple @ Work Podcast: Breaking down multi-display support on the Mac
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage & pro...
2025-06-17 10:00
Brad Pitt and Tim Cook surprise fans at Apple Fifth Avenue ahead of ‘F1 The Movie’ release
Apple fans visiting the company’s iconic Fifth Avenue store in New York were treated to an unexpected moment this week: following a panel on Apple TV+ hit series Severance, Apple CEO Tim Cook and actor Brad Pitt took the stage to promote the upcoming...
2025-06-17 00:58
Oakley and Meta tease new smart glasses launch for Friday, Apple eyes 2026 debut
It looks like Meta’s smart glasses lineup is about to expand beyond Ray-Ban. A new verified Instagram page called “Oakley | Meta” popped up this week, teasing a joint product launch scheduled for Friday, June 20. Here’s what to expect. more…
2025-06-16 23:41
Commuters in South Korea will soon be able to pay fares using Apple Pay
More than two years after landing in South Korea, Apple Pay is about to fill one of its biggest gaps in the country: public transportation support. However, the win might be short-lived. Here’s why. more…
2025-06-16 22:38
These are my favorite Find My accessories
There’s a robust ecosystem of Find My accessories on the market nowadays. All of these accessories would make great additions to your life. After all, what’s a better investment than a way to keep track of their most important possessions? more…
2025-06-16 22:14
9to5Mac Daily: June 16, 2025 – More iOS 26 tidbits
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. more…
2025-06-16 22:12
Spigen just released the Apple Watch charger stand I’ve always wanted
Spigen has just launched a new Apple Watch charging stand that shrinks the iconic design of the original iMac G3 down to bedside-table size, and it looks awesome. more…
2025-06-16 22:00
Dutch court upholds antitrust ruling against Apple over App Store and dating apps
Apple has been dealt another regulatory blow in Europe this week. A court in Rotterdam has upheld a 2021 decision by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM), confirming that the company abused its dominant App Store position. Or at le...
2025-06-16 21:31
Threads to get an anti-spoiler feature for TV and movie discussions
If you’re anything like me, you have probably hesitated to open Threads after a big TV episode dropped. But starting this week, Meta’s platform will start testing out a way for users to hide spoilers in both text and images. Here’s how it’s goi...
2025-06-16 21:07
Pitaka unveils their aramid fiber MagSafe power bank, a slim magnetic charger with Qi2
We are now in 2025, and there are so many MagSafe battery packs out there. Some are multifunctional, others have software touches, some can charge your phone fast, and they all have differentiators to help you decide. But sometimes you just want a beau...
2025-06-16 20:29
Apple to finally let iPhone apps and games offer promo codes for in-app purchases
Apple is giving App Store developers a long-overdue tool to better promote in-app purchases, including for games. Starting later this year, developers will finally be able to generate and distribute promo codes for any type of in-app purchase, not just...
2025-06-16 20:06
Apple TV+ is on a comedy hot streak, and its new show doesn’t disappoint
Apple TV+ is having a big year, with a new most watched series ever and Jon Hamm claiming biggest drama debut—but comedies have been on a hot streak too, including the latest new series. more…
2025-06-16 19:54
Shortcuts app has chatbot-like Apple Intelligence powers in iOS 26
Apple Intelligence doesn’t (yet) offer an official chatbot mode, but in iOS 26 Apple will let power users get a chatbot-style experience via the Shortcuts app. Here’s how it works. more…
2025-06-16 18:29
MagSafe Monday: ArmorGo Magnetic Wallet Stand adds a solid kickstand and RFID protection in a slim design
MagSafe accessories continue to be a mix of great ideas and daily annoyances, but I keep trying them all. I’ve tried enough wallets to fill a drawer in my desk, and most of them get something right, but miss on a few minor things. Recently, I’ve be...
2025-06-16 18:00
Fortnite and Roblox are making Apple’s kid-friendly iPad obsolete sooner than expected
Apple doesn’t talk much about RAM and iPads. Popular iPad games, however, are forcing the conversation. Fortnite and Roblox, for example, are saying game over to an iPad model with a kid-friendly price that Apple sold until last year. more…
2025-06-16 17:54
Apple’s Music app in iOS 26 gains my favorite feature from the Mac
One major theme of Apple’s software this year is unification, as seen in the new Liquid Glass design and more cross-platform feature parity. In the realm of improving app feature parity across platforms, there’s a great new capability in iOS 26’s...
2025-06-16 17:22
iOS 18.6 now available in beta, plus macOS 15.6 and more
Last week Apple debuted its major new software versions coming this fall, including iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and more. But it isn’t finished with the current software cycle just yet, as the first betas for iOS 18.6, macOS 15.6, and more have now arrived. m...
2025-06-16 17:06
PSA: macOS 26 Live Activities work even if your iPhone is on iOS 18
Apple is bringing Live Activities to the Mac this fall as part of macOS Tahoe 26, and here’s a helpful compatibility tidbit: your iPhone doesn’t need to be running iOS 26 to make it work. more…
2025-06-16 16:30
WhatsApp just launched ads for all users, here are the details
WhatsApp has been talking about launching in-app advertising for many years, but today the change has finally arrived. Ads in WhatsApp are now official, here are the details of what to expect—including the finer points of how your privacy is impacted...
2025-06-16 16:00