Cash App launches a payment wand for when Apple Pay just isn’t magical enough
No, it’s not an April Fools’ Day gag in June as far as we can tell. Cash App has launched a tap-and-pay magic wand keychain accessory for contactless payments. more…
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I built the ultimate Cosmic Orange iPhone everyday carry [Video]
When Apple unveiled the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, I was a bit skeptical. Apple usually reserves more “professional” and dull colors for the Pro models and the more vibrant colors for the regular iPhone lineup. But as someone who loves orange as a color, I went with the 17 Pro in Co...
Deals: AirPods Max 2 hit Amazon all-time low, AirPods Pro 3, iPhone Air $149 off, Watch bands from $15, more
Joining AirPods Pro 3 at one of the lowest prices to date and AirPods 4 at nearly 25% off, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Apple’s new AirPods Max 2 hitting the best price ever. Best Buy has indeed launched a major 4-day Apple sale event, but these AirPods and MacBook deals are even ...
New MacBook Ultra report covers release timing, display, more
A new report from Omdia provides updates on release timing, the OLED display, and more for the upcoming MacBook Pro overhaul, which rumors say will be called MacBook Ultra. more…
Apple Arcade just got four new games, with more coming soon
Apple Arcade just added four new games to its library of over 200+ titles, and it has announced five more that will arrive in the coming month. more…
Weather Channel’s Storm Radar lets you build your own forecast, now on Apple Watch
In April, The Weather Channel released a new version of its Storm Radar app, introducing a customizable AI weather presenter and much more. More recently, Storm Radar has arrived on Apple Watch. more…
I still want an Apple Vision Air but would understand it being low priority
A report a year ago said that we could expect an Apple Vision Air product in the second half of 2027. This was expected to address both of the issues that have led to the Vision Pro being such a niche product. This week brought two reports suggesting that we may have to wait significantly longer ...
App Store ecosystem generated $1.4 trillion in 2025, 90% commission-free
Apple has just published a new study from economists at Analysis Group that says $1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales was generated by the App Store ecosystem in 2025. Here are the details. more…
Apple again cuts the interest rate for Apple Card Savings accounts
Earlier this year, the Apple Card Savings account earned an interest rate of 3.65%. This was cut in April to 3.5%. The rate has just been cut for a second time, and there may be more significant reductions further ahead … more…
iPhone 18 Pro Max may not be thicker after all
Late last year a leaker suggested that the trend of the Pro model iPhones getting thicker would continue with the iPhone 18 Pro Max. However, a new report today gives the thickness as 8.75mm, which is exactly the same as the iPhone 17 Pro Max … more…
Privacy may still be Apple’s savior when it comes to delayed AI features
It’s more than 18 months since I wrote an opinion piece suggesting that while the wait for the new Siri is frustrating, the privacy payoff would be worth it. A lot of time has passed since then, and of course user frustration at the ongoing delay has grown significantly. While goodwill has undoub...
Google AI Edge Gallery launches on macOS, letting Mac users run Gemini models locally
In addition to Google AI Edge Gallery, which lets users run Gemma models locally on their Macs, the company also released the Gemma 4 12B model and the Google AI Edge Eloquent dictation app for the Mac. Here are the details. more…
Report details Apple’s plan to use Nvidia chips for the Gemini-powered Siri
A new report from The Information shares fresh details on how the new Gemini-powered Siri will work under the hood. Here are the details. more…
Apple kicks off new ‘Privacy on iPhone’ campaign promoting Safari [Video]
Apple is kicking off a new advertising campaign today, highlighting its Safari browser. In particular, the campaign focuses on Safari’s privacy-focused features and how it “keeps data trackers off your back.” more…
I’m calling it: Widow’s Bay is the best Apple TV show in years
Granted, there’s probably at least one person who says that any given Apple TV show is the best. But if you’re not watching Widow’s Bay, you are really, really missing out. more…
WhatsApp’s revamped chat lists interface rolling out on iOS
WhatsApp is rolling out a new interface that makes it easier for iPhone users to manage and quickly switch between their different chat lists. Here are the details. more…
New iPads will launch later this year, here’s what rumors say is coming
We’re heading into a summer of software unveilings, but Apple has 15+ new hardware products rumored to launch later in the year—including multiple iPads. Here’s the latest on new iPads to expect. more…
Apple permanently closing three US stores, here’s when [Updated]
Update, June 3, 2026: After initially saying the stores would close sometime in June, Apple has now confirmed an exact date. The stores are officially set to close at these times: Apple Trumbull is closing its doors on June 20 at 9 p.m. Apple North County is closing its doors on June 20 at 9 p....
Apple says Texas App Store age assurance rules start tomorrow after court ruling
Starting tomorrow, June 4, app developers will have to comply with several App Store age assurance requirements tied to new Apple Accounts in Texas. Here are the details. more…
Apple TV unveils new Anya Taylor-Joy series about a massive heist gone wrong
Next month Apple TV will premiere Lucky, a new original series starring Anya Taylor-Joy. The full trailer for Lucky just dropped, and it looks promising. more…