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9to5Mac Daily: May 8, 2025 – Will you need an iPhone in ten years?
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2025-05-08 20:18
iPhone release schedule shakeup, iPhone 17 Air battery life, 2025 Pride band
Benjamin and Chance talk about all the big Apple news of the week, including Apple’s latest earnings report, the new 2025 Pride band and wallpaper, and several rumors about the upcoming iPhone roadmap. Apple is apparently going to shift some of its p...
2025-05-08 20:05
Frostpunk 2 first content update delivers new map, a "gentler" difficulty, and much more
11 Bit Studios has launched the first major content update for Frostpunk 2, which includes a new difficulty setting, a fresh map, the launch of the modding tools, and more features. Read more...
2025-05-08 20:00
Users aren't thrilled, but Meta is continuing its ad push with video ads on Threads
Meta is looking for ways to modify its X alternative, Threads, and has begun testing video ads on the platform. Read more...
2025-05-08 19:44
"It's not even funny anymore." Helldivers 2 players are putting the underwhelming new Warbond on blast, and I'm with them
Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has finally announced the game's new Masters of Ceremony Warbond, but the disappointing look of its unlocks has left many underwhelmed.
2025-05-08 19:31
Google Chrome now uses Gemini Nano to fight online scams
Google has updated Chrome's Enhanced Protection mode. The feature uses Gemini to enable faster detection. Read more...
2025-05-08 19:26
Rumor Replay: Major new iPhone leaks for 2026 and beyond
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: major leaks for iPhone 17 Air, iPhone 18 Pro, a new Air ‘Max’ size, and more spanning 2026 and b...
2025-05-08 19:02
Google Maps lets you customize your car icon on Android Auto and CarPlay – how to do it
New updates to Google Maps have made it possible to show a custom car icon during navigation through both Android Auto and CarPlay. Here’s how it works. more…
2025-05-08 18:33
Get audiophile-grade sound for less with the Yamaha R-N800A
Save hundreds of dollars now with this great deal on the Yamaha R-N800A network receiver. You can use it to stream hi-fidelity content from popular services or use phono to listen to vinyl. Read more...
2025-05-08 18:08
iPadOS 19: Four new features being announced next month
WWDC is only a few weeks away, and Apple has a lot of big announcements coming. Here are four new iPadOS 19 features rumored to be unveiled next month. more…
2025-05-08 17:38
Mafia: The Old Country launches this August with a $50 price tag
Mafia: The Old Country finally has an official release date, and alongside it, Take-Two has revealed that the single-player title will only have a $50 price tag at launch. Read more...
2025-05-08 17:32
Apple reportedly planning to introduce Meta Ray-Ban style smart glasses around 2027
Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg News that Apple is developing a chip intended for smart glasses that could come to market in the next two years. However, these smart glasses may not be the highly advanced augmented reality glasses that Apple envision...
2025-05-08 17:26
Microsoft gives you more room for notes in OneNote
Microsoft announced a small but welcome change for OneNote users: they can now enjoy more room for their notes. Read more...
2025-05-08 17:16
Ditch the dubs and master a new language with 54% savings on a Rosetta Stone lifetime plan
With today's highlighted deal, you can gain access to learn all 25 languages while temporarily enjoying all the benefits at $220 off! Read more...
2025-05-08 17:00
No Fortnite on U.S. App Store today, but Epic still targeting release this week
If Fortnite does return to the U.S. App Store this week, it won’t be before Friday. That’s according to Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, who shared an update on the long-awaited comeback today. more…
2025-05-08 16:51
Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle and Still Wakes the Deep join Free Play Days
More games have landed for Game Pass members to try out over the weekend. The latest drops are the battle royale Pac-Man Mega Tunnel Battle and the horror game Still Wakes the Deep. Read more...
2025-05-08 16:44
Linux Mint 22.2 and LMDE 7 get names, Mint-Y updated to look more modern
Linux Mint 22.2 and LMDE 7 have received their names in a new announcement. Linux Mint is also due to get a slight theme tweak to make it look more modern. Read more...
2025-05-08 16:28
New Apple video shows mother reliving baby’s first year inside Vision Pro
Ahead of Mother’s Day this weekend, Apple has shared an emotional new video of a mom getting to relive her baby’s first year thanks to Vision Pro and spatial video captured on iPhone. more…
2025-05-08 16:26
Tariffs could increase game console prices by up to 69% (not nice)
A report warns that electronics prices could rise if new tariffs take effect, with game consoles up 69% and smartphones, tablets, and laptops also increasing.
2025-05-08 16:25
Instacart CEO Fidji Simo to join OpenAI as CEO of Applications
OpenAI is appointing Instacart CEO Fidji Simo as its new CEO of Applications to manage the company's rapidly growing product side and business operations. Read more...
2025-05-08 16:14