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New photo shows just how thin the iPhone 17 Air battery is We’ve already had a first look at what is alleged to be the battery for the upcoming iPhone 17 Air, but a new photo gives us a really good sense of just how thin it is. The photo shows the battery side-by-side with that of the iPhone 17 Pro … more…

New photo shows just how thin the iPhone 17 Air battery is

Bad news for anyone eagerly awaiting the iPad Fold Alongside an iPhone Fold expected to launch next year, Apple has long been reported to be working on a foldable iPad with an 18.8-inch display. There have, however, been very different estimates of the timeline for the product – and the latest report isn’t good news. Estimates have so far ranged from late next year to sometime in 2028, and an analyst who previously expected a 2026 unveiling has now changed his mind … more…

Bad news for anyone eagerly awaiting the iPad Fold

Apple now looking to rival ChatGPT with a new in-house ‘Answers’ team: report According to the latest edition of Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, Apple has a new plan up its sleeve to rival the competition in the AI search space. This is a major pivot from Apple’s previous stance, where the company said it didn’t want to develop a chatbot. more…

Apple now looking to rival ChatGPT with a new in-house ‘Answers’ team: report

PSA: Make sure you have these privacy features enabled on your iPhone 9to5Mac is brought to you by Incogni: Protect your personal info from prying eyes. With Incogni, you can scrub your deeply sensitive information from data brokers across the web, including people search sites. Incogni limits your phone number, address, email, SSN, and more from circulating. Fight back against unwanted data brokers with a 30-day money back guarantee. Over the years, Apple has introduced multiple features that help preserve your privacy and curb abusive tracking and data mining from your activity. Here are three settings every privacy-conscious user should have enabled on their iPhone. more…

PSA: Make sure you have these privacy features enabled on your iPhone

Indie App Spotlight: ‘Scout’ is a powerful tool for monitoring Facebook Marketplace Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. --- Everyone likes saving money when making a big purchase, and a lot of people would like to consider used goods. That said, the hassle can often be too much to deal with, so buying something new just feels easier. Scout is a new app that makes searching Facebook Marketplace much easier, and can hopefully help you score some deals. more…

Indie App Spotlight: ‘Scout’ is a powerful tool for monitoring Facebook Marketplace

Review: ShiftCam’s Fisheye lens is a fun way to capture wider shots on your iPhone The is capable of capturing plenty of varying scenes, and has been for many years. Ever since iPhone 11 Pro, we’ve had a triple camera array, allowing for ultrawide, wide, and telephoto shots. Despite this, many companies still offer third party lens solutions for your iPhone, allowing you to capture even more with your iPhone. ShiftCam is one of those companies, and today I’ll be reviewing their lens. It’s like an Ultrawide, but with a bit more perspective. more…

Review: ShiftCam’s Fisheye lens is a fun way to capture wider shots on your iPhone

This dock transforms the Mac mini into a retro classic Mac It’s becoming increasingly rare to find a tech accessory in 2025 that’s both functional and fun to use. As so many of these accessories become more commoditized, they begin to function and look the same, making them fade into the background. So when I saw the Wokyis Retro Docking Station for the M4 Mac mini, I was immediately intrigued. It transforms the Mac mini into something straight out of 1984. On paper, it had all the functions I needed out of a dock, but it was also such a cool-looking product. After using it for three weeks, it checked off every box. Here is what you need to know. more…

This dock transforms the Mac mini into a retro classic Mac

iPhone 17 Pro: Here’s what we’re expecting out of this year’s new camera system This fall, Apple will debut the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. While camera upgrades have almost always been the star of the show when it comes to, this year in particular is a bit special. We’ll be delving into everything currently rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro camera, and what that’ll mean for your photos. more…

iPhone 17 Pro: Here’s what we’re expecting out of this year’s new camera system

Apple @ Work: Why MDM isn’t enough to succeed with Macs 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 & protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices work-ready with no effort and at an affordable cost. Request your EXTENDED TRIAL today and understand why Mosyle is everything you need to work with Apple. It’s time to retire the idea that “MDM is all you need.” We are past that with Apple in the enterprise. What we need now is a shift in mindset. Pushing configuration profiles and deploying apps to the Mac is just a piece of a larger puzzle to making Apple the best endpoint in the enterprise. The real work happens when you start thinking about the entire service portfolio around Apple devices. That’s where success with Apple in the enterprise happens. more…

Apple @ Work: Why MDM isn’t enough to succeed with Macs

Most of your iCloud data isn’t fully protected – here’s how to change that 9to5Mac is brought to you by Incogni: Protect your personal info from prying eyes. With Incogni, you can scrub your deeply sensitive information from data brokers across the web, including people search sites. Incogni limits your phone number, address, email, SSN, and more from circulating. Fight back against unwanted data brokers with a 30-day money back guarantee. Apple uses two different forms of encryption for your iCloud data – a strong form for particularly sensitive data like the Health and Journal apps, but a weaker one for a lot of other data you still wouldn’t want falling into the wrong hands. Fortunately the company gives you the option of switching to strong encryption for all your iCloud data, and while there are a few steps involved, it’s a worthwhile security and privacy safeguard … more…

Most of your iCloud data isn’t fully protected – here’s how to change that

The second-gen Apple Watch is now ‘obsolete’, but don’t get confused Five years after Apple stops selling a product, it may become ‘vintage’, meaning Apple will still repair it. Five years after that, it can become ‘obsolete,’ and Apple no longer offers hardware service or parts. Today’s that day for the Series 1. Here’s what that means more…

The second-gen Apple Watch is now ‘obsolete’, but don’t get confused

New Instagram rule cuts off Live broadcasts for small accounts Meta is following TikTok’s lead, and will restrict private accounts, and accounts with less than 1,000 followers, from going live. Here are the details. more…

New Instagram rule cuts off Live broadcasts for small accounts

Tim Cook holds company-wide meeting to address Apple’s AI woes Just one day after revealing its financial results and fielding questions about Apple’s lag in AI, Tim Cook turned inward, holding what Bloomberg described as an ‘hourlong pep talk’ during a company-wide all-hands meeting. Here are the details. more…

Tim Cook holds company-wide meeting to address Apple’s AI woes

Japan mandates Apple must allow third-party app stores and payment systems Since 2020, Japan’s Fair Trade Commission has investigated Apple and Google’s dominance in the mobile market. This week, the watchdog published a series of new guidelines that the two companies must comply with, chief among them allowing third-party app stores. Here are the details. more…

Japan mandates Apple must allow third-party app stores and payment systems

The best reason to skip iPhone 17 is coming next year Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is coming very soon with compelling new features, but the best reason to skip this year’s flagships is a brand new model debuting next year: the iPhone Fold. more…

The best reason to skip iPhone 17 is coming next year

The best CarPlay tips and tricks For the vast majority of people, CarPlay is a must-have. Apple’s in-car experience provides a vastly superior infotainment experience than most options from carmakers. There’s quick access to your favorite apps, integration with Siri, seamless connectivity, and more. Here are some of my favorite tips and tricks for making sure you’re getting the most out of your CarPlay experience… more…

The best CarPlay tips and tricks

You can preorder Hitman: Absolution now on the App Store If you’re a Hitman fan, you probably already knew that Agent 47 is set to return in Hitman: Absolution, coming later this year. Now, Feral Interactive has confirmed the release date and opened preorders on the App Store. more…

You can preorder Hitman: Absolution now on the App Store

Apple accused of inflating Self Service Repair prices to push new iPad purchases Over the past few years, Apple has made some progress on self-service repairability, following years of criticism over how tightly it locks down its devices. Now, a new report questions how much Apple really is complying with right-to-repair regulations. more…

Apple accused of inflating Self Service Repair prices to push new iPad purchases

9to5Mac Daily: August 1, 2025 – Apple Q3 earnings and 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. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden Password Manager, featuring a new Apple Watch authenticator integration, secure autofill on Safari and iOS apps, and enterprise-grade security tools that help you manage credentials with confidence. more…

9to5Mac Daily: August 1, 2025 – Apple Q3 earnings and tidbits

HomeKit Weekly: Tracking local weather in HomeKit is simple with the Eve Weather Local weather is one of the most underrated variables in Homekit automation. Over the past few years, I’ve used sensors for everything from knowing when to drip faucets in freezing weather to adjusting the sprinkler schedule with the on hot days. The Eve Weather has been part of my setup for a while now, and with its 2024 Matter upgrade from last summer, it’s now even more useful across more platforms. more…

HomeKit Weekly: Tracking local weather in HomeKit is simple with the Eve Weather

iPadOS 26 makes this overlooked iPad setting more crucial than ever iPadOS 26 is packed full of productivity upgrades, including a new windowing system that lets you use far more apps at once than before. And that newfound ability has made an overlooked ‘More Space’ setting significantly more useful. more…

iPadOS 26 makes this overlooked iPad setting more crucial than ever

New Apple TV+ epic series with Jason Momoa now streaming If you’re looking for something new to watch this weekend, here’s a great candidate: the first two episodes of one of Apple TV+’s most ambitious projects to date are now available, and they look awesome. more…

New Apple TV+ epic series with Jason Momoa now streaming

Deals: 24GB Mac mini $699 + 48GB model $200 off, M4 Max Mac Studio $200 off, black Magic Keyboard, more Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to go. While we are still tracking big-time MacBook deals headlined by the M4 MacBook Air at $200 off from $799, today it’s all about the Mac mini and Mac Studio. We are now tracking one of the best prices ever on a 24GB Mac mini alongside upgraded 36GB and 48GB models at up to $200 off. Those deals join a $200 price drop on the 1TB M4 Max Mac Studio as well as a relatively rare deal on the official black USB-C Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. Everything is waiting for you down below.  more…

Deals: 24GB Mac mini $699 + 48GB model $200 off, M4 Max Mac Studio $200 off, black Magic Keyboard, more

iOS 26’s new Battery feature can help save a draining iPhone Apple has some big changes coming to the Battery screen inside iOS 26’s Settings app, including a feature that can help prevent excessive iPhone drains. more…

iOS 26’s new Battery feature can help save a draining iPhone

Spotify update now lets you turn off the ‘Create’ button – here’s how Spotify recently introduced a “Create” button along its bottom navigation bar, but it’s really not that helpful. Thankfully, Spotify has fixed this in a new update that lets you turn the “Create” button off. more…

Spotify update now lets you turn off the ‘Create’ button – here’s how

Leaker shares iPhone 17 Air battery images with steel case In a little over one month, Apple will unveil its ultra-thin new iPhone 17 Air model. And today, leaker Majin Bu shared a look at what’s said to be the battery component of the new device. more…

Leaker shares iPhone 17 Air battery images with steel case

Amazon already plans to put ads in Alexa+ conversations Which would you rather have: an AI-powered Alexa+ that advertises to you, or an AI-lacking Siri that doesn’t? Hopefully Apple can sort out its AI struggles and users never have to face that decision. But if you’re an Alexa+ user, it sounds like more ads are definitely in your future. more…

Amazon already plans to put ads in Alexa+ conversations

Tim Cook: iOS 26 is ‘by far’ Apple’s most popular beta ever Apple reported huge quarterly earnings yesterday, and on the call with investors, CEO Tim Cook gave an update on how popular iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe are proving thus far. more…

Tim Cook: iOS 26 is ‘by far’ Apple’s most popular beta ever

iOS 26 Diary: Much work remains, but I love the new look and the direction I’ve been using iOS 26 since the first developer beta, and now that the public beta is out, it seems a good time to share my early views of the biggest shake-up to the look and feel of the iPhone user interface for a great many years. Of course, betas will beta, and there have been a few glitches along the way, but I have to say that only one of my apps won’t run, so I’ve been able to get a pretty good feel for everyday use .. more…

iOS 26 Diary: Much work remains, but I love the new look and the direction

Apple ‘very open’ to AI acquisitions to speed up its roadmap, Tim Cook says Whenever there’s talk of Apple making a big, splashy acquisition to help catch up in AI, someone inevitably points out that “Apple doesn’t acquire big companies like that”. Today, Apple CEO Tim Cook offered his view: company size doesn’t matter. more…

Apple ‘very open’ to AI acquisitions to speed up its roadmap, Tim Cook says