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9to5Mac Daily: August 21, 2025 – iOS 18.6.2, Apple TV+ price hike
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2025-08-21 17:41
The Division 2 teases an impressive new opponent for its next season — we have to wait a little longer to find out what the snow is all about, though
Ubisoft has used the first of its Gamescom streams for The Division 2 to outline what's coming next, including the next season, and the one after that.
2025-08-21 17:30
Three Pac-Man games join Free Play Days for the weekend on Xbox
Microsoft's latest Free Play Days offer is touting three Pac-Man games, including a virtual arcade, for all Game Pass members to try out over the weekend. Read more...
2025-08-21 16:46
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
Linux Kernel Patches Posted For Enabling USB3 Support On Apple M1 / M2
In addition to this week seeing Apple SoC DT updates prepped for Linux 6.18 and Apple laptop lid events and power button driver patches posted for review for the mainline Linux kernel, published today on the Linux kernel mailing list are the request fo...
2025-08-21 16:38
Experts accuse Google of downplaying AI water use with '5 drops per prompt' claim
Experts are pushing back on Google's claim that a Gemini prompt uses "5 drops of water," saying it paints the wrong picture by leaving out the bigger, hidden water costs. Read more...
2025-08-21 16:20
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
Apple is increasing the price of Apple TV+ again
Apple TV+, a service that launched six years ago with a $4.99 price tag, is getting another price increase. Read more...
2025-08-21 16:06
Thunderbird Shares New Details on Upcoming Pro Features
Thunderbird Pro will offer Thundermail email service, appointment scheduling, file sharing, and maybe even AI features. Email will be hosted on German servers. You're reading Thunderbird Shares New Details on Upcoming Pro Features, a blog post from OMG...
2025-08-21 15:50
New Details Emerge on Thunderbird Pro, Thundermail and AI Features
Mozilla’s Thunderbird team announced plans earlier this year to launch Thundermail, their own email service, alongside a premium Thunderbird Pro subscription providing a suite of enhanced features. This week, MZLA Technologies Corporation provided an...
2025-08-21 15:50
Google launches Gemini for Government at near-zero cost for US agencies
Google has launched 'Gemini for Government,' a new AI platform for U.S. government agencies, undercutting similar recent offers from competitors OpenAI and Anthropic. Read more...
2025-08-21 15:50
Deals: Rare 32GB M4 Mac mini offer, M2 Max Mac Studio $900 off, iPhone 15/16 Pro up to $674 off, more
The 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to roll starting off with a rare deal on a M4 Mac mini configuration carrying 32GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD at $100 off the list price – you’ll also still find the base model down at $499 shipped as well. We have...
2025-08-21 15:45
Google wasn’t afraid to poke fun at Apple during its confident Pixel 10 event
Today’s big Made by Google event for the Pixel 10 was… something, but if nothing else, it showed a Google that was confident in the product it was bringing to the table. That included Google making a lot of jokes directed straight at Apple while ta...
2025-08-21 15:41
Team Cherry unveils Hollow Knight: Silksong release date and explains what took so long
Hollow Knight: Silksong fans finally have a firm release date to look forward to, and it won't be a long wait. Read more...
2025-08-21 15:36
AirPods turn into AirTag in this clever use case
AirPods aren’t just the best headphones. AirPods can also act like an AirTag, which happened to a North Carolina family traveling internationally when a pickpocketer stole the bag containing their passport and ID. more…
2025-08-21 15:18
AirPods act like AirTags in helping traveler recover pickpocketed wallet
AirPods aren’t just the best headphones. AirPods can also act like an AirTag, which happened to a North Carolina family traveling internationally when a pickpocketer stole the bag containing their passport and ID. more…
2025-08-21 15:18
Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge and Strange Horticulture are free to claim on the Epic Games Store
There's a new double giveaway happening on the Epic Games Store for the indie games Kamaeru: A Frog Refuge and Strange Horticulture, offering unique frog and plant collecting gameplay. Read more...
2025-08-21 15:10
Hollow Knight: Silksong finally has a release date — I can't believe the long-awaited game is coming in September
During a special presentation on Thursday, Team Cherry confirmed that Hollow Knight: Silksong finally has a release date of Sept. 4, 2025.
2025-08-21 14:38
Google AI Mode gets more advanced, rolls out to more people globally
Not that the new Pixels are out, Google has announced some new features the AI Mode in Google Search. Read more...
2025-08-21 14:26