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Apple just released new Powerbeats Pro 2 firmware ahead of launch
Earlier today, reviews dropped for the new Powerbeats Pro 2 (here’s ours). The new Beats headphones are and ship to users this Thursday. But ahead of launch, Apple has released a firmware update for its latest product. more…
2025-02-11 20:48
Next year’s MacBook Pro could be Apple’s biggest Mac upgrade ever
Apple’s MacBook Pro recently received an , and there’s an M5 version expected later this year. But it’s the model coming late next year—in 2026—that sounds especially compelling. This new MacBook Pro could even be the biggest Mac upgrade ever...
2025-02-11 20:02
Apple officially owns Pixelmator and Photomator
In November, Pixelmator’s team announced an acquisition agreement with Apple. Three months later, Pixelmator has officially confirmed that it is now a part of Apple. The confirmation is delivered through a software update for the Pixelmator and Photo...
2025-02-11 18:17
Apple TV+ needs a brand reboot, and this could be the winning formula
Apple TV+ is having a moment right now thanks to Severance. But Ted Lasso and Severance aside, the streamer has overall struggled to find mainstream success during its 5+ years on the market. My proposed solution? A full Apple TV+ brand reboot that’s...
2025-02-11 18:06
9to5Mac Daily: February 11, 2025 – Powerbeats Pro 2 are official
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 ...
2025-02-11 17:54
Deals: 1TB M4 Pro MacBook Pro $250 off, M2 MacBook Air from $749, Midnight HomePod mini, Smart Folios at 25% off, more
While the notable deals on iPad mini 7 and the M4 iPad Pro carry on, today we are featuring up to $200 off the M2 iPad Air and some MacBook offers. Amazon is now serving up to 1TB M4 Pro MacBook models at $250 off alongside the previous-generation M2 M...
2025-02-11 16:45
Gemini Deep Research now rolling out to iPhone app
Earlier this month, Google launched Deep Research in Gemini for Android, and it’s now rolling out to the iPhone app if you’re a Gemini Advanced subscriber. more…
2025-02-11 16:39
Apple Watch Series 10 may have a defective speaker issue, some users report
The Apple Watch Series 10 launched in September as , and there’s a lot to love about it. Since then, however, a growing number of reports have highlighted a potential hardware issue with some units that affects the built-in speaker. Here’s what you...
2025-02-11 15:59
Review: Powerbeats Pro 2 tick all the boxes with heart rate monitoring, slimmer design, H2 chip, more
When Powerbeats Pro were first released in 2019, we described them as “the ultimate sport earphones.” They set a new standard for workout-focused headphones with a truly wireless design, an ultra-secure ear-hook fit, and impressive durability. Now,...
2025-02-11 15:00
Report: Apple strikes deal to bring AI to China, rejects DeepSeek option
iPhone sales have been struggling in China, where Apple has been unable to launch Apple Intelligence features yet. But per a new The Information report, the company has just partnered with a major Chinese player to bring AI features to China. more…
2025-02-11 14:28
Bug in macOS and iOS updates re-enables Apple Intelligence for some who’d opted out
While most of us are have welcomed Apple Intelligence and are impatiently waiting for it to do more, there are some who’ve opted out. Some of these users are reporting that the latest macOS and iOS updates have re-enabled the feature. While it’s cl...
2025-02-11 13:36
Trump may renege on CHIPS Act, jeopardizing plans for Apple chips in the US
TSMC agreed to build a series of chip plants in the US, with Apple a key customer, using subsidies provided by the bipartisan CHIPS Act. Trump has now called the Act “ridiculous” and wants to renege on the promised funding. If he followed through o...
2025-02-11 13:03
Samsung report confirms timings for OLED MacBook Pro; MacBook Air further delayed
A supply chain report on Samsung Display confirms expectations that the first OLED MacBook Pro models will launch in 2026. It says that the company is current working on the first samples of the displays, and expects to be in full production in 2026. T...
2025-02-11 12:13
Apple @ Work Podcast: Catching up with Tailscale CEO Avery Pennarun
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...
2025-02-11 11:00
Discord introduces button to ignore people without them knowing
As part of the Safer Internet Day 2025 awareness campaign, the popular messaging platform Discord announced on Monday a new feature that will help users ignore other people without them knowing. With just a button, you can now easily mute someone on Di...
2025-02-10 23:44
Roborock Saros 10 and 10R bring robot cleaners into the AI era
Robot cleaners have evolved significantly since their early days, offering deeper cleaning, smarter routing, auto-emptying, and more. But larger homes with mixed flooring surfaces and complex layouts can still prove challenging for conventional robots....
2025-02-10 23:38
OpenAI expects to have its first custom AI chip by the end of the year 
As the industry embraces artificial intelligence, the need for chips ready for AI tasks has increased considerably in recent years. While Nvidia is currently the main supplier of AI chips, OpenAI (the company behind ChatGPT) wants to have its first cus...
2025-02-10 23:03
Five new iPhones are launching this year, here’s what’s coming
Apple has a lot of successful products, but its biggest by far is the iPhone. This year, Apple has five new iPhone models coming, here’s what to expect from each one. more…
2025-02-10 21:50
9to5Neural: Elon Musk tries to buy OpenAI, Sam Altman declines but says they’ll take Twitter
Welcome to 9to5Neural. AI moves fast. We help you keep up. Last week everyone drank a big glass of DeepSeek with a side of R1. Refreshing as that was, the world of AI has started to calm — WAIT, WHAT?! Elon Musk is trying to buy OpenAI? Here we go...
2025-02-10 21:49
AirPods Pro 2 may have made a key pivot Apple can’t abandon
have been one of my most beloved Apple devices since launch. They have also introduced a key product pivot that Apple will have a hard time reversing. Here’s why. more…
2025-02-10 21:14