Insta360, named for its panoramic action camera, is the latest company to jump on the magnetic selfie screen for iPhone trend. more…
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Apple TV’s next crime thriller is the return of Criminal Record, with season 2 premiering later this month—here’s the new trailer. more…
A new report suggests Apple is being extremely cautious in its expectations of demand for its most expensive ever smartphone, the iPhone Fold (or iPhone Ultra). The company is said to have told manufacturing partners to plan for significantly lower orders than initially expected. The report also ...
The FBI says that a sharp rise in scams saw cybersecurity crime cost US victims a total of almost $21 billion last year. The most common example was investment scams, with cryptocurrency fraud responsible for the largest losses. The report includes AI-related scams for the first time. The agency ...
Repairability ratings based on official government criteria in Europe have found that Apple gets the worst ratings for the repairability of both iPhones and MacBooks. However, in the laptop rankings the MacBook Neo was found to be very much an exception, so perhaps there’s hope for the future … m...
Following just a few days of beta testing, WhatsApp has now released its improved CarPlay experience to all iPhone users. Here are the details. more…
Jeff unpacks his surprising journey from AI skeptic to enthusiast, sharing how he now uses tools like Claude Code to build custom solutions. Fernando provides an honest opinion about the new AirPods Max versus AirPods Pro 3, and a one-month check-in on the MacBook Neo. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekl...
Apple redesigned the Workout app in watchOS 26, but not everyone has loved the new Apple Watch exercise tracking experience. It turns out Apple has been listening, because watchOS 26.4 addresses a major complaint about the new design. more…
I love Apple Arcade. The game catalog really clicks with my son, and a single subscription unlocks hundreds of premium games. The best part is that the games have no ads or in-app purchases. This makes for a much better gaming experience on his iPad. There’s just one feature I’d love to see Apple...
Vietnam: The War That Changed America received three nominations today for the 47th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. Here’s what it’s up against. more…
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Apple researchers have published details of SQUIRE, an experimental AI-powered tool that helped developers explore and refine interface ideas with more control than with typical AI coding tools. Here are the details. more…
I would argue that Apple currently has its best MacBook lineup it’s ever offered. Since the release of the MacBook Neo, they now have a really strong option at every price point. But at the same time, there is a slight awkward issue. The MacBook Neo is now the default recommendation for anyone wh...
My iPhone stays on silent most of the time, but a new iOS 26 ringtone has strongly tempted me to rethink that choice because it’s such a pleasant tune. Here’s my new favorite iPhone ringtone. more…
Update April 7, 2026, 12 p.m. ET: The feature is now available for Mac users running macOS 26.4, as confirmed by Greg Joswiak. When Apple announced the Studio Display XDR last month, it detailed a new Medical Imaging Calibrator feature for macOS to allow radiologists to view diagnostic images d...
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 all of my favorite t...
AI is now being used to make software more secure. Anthropic announced a new initiative called Project Glasswing that includes Apple as a partner. As part of Glasswing, Anthropic is sharing a preview of its newly unveiled Claude Mythos model with select partners, including Apple. Anthropic says M...
Update April 7, 2026, 4 p.m. ET: The shortcuts API has been fixed and should work with no issues. Here is the link: Artemis II image shortcut You might have seen in the news recently that for the first time in over 50 years, we have sent humans to circle the moon. On April 1st, NASA launched Arte...
Apple Vision Pro will soon offer access to a lot more games than ever before, as visionOS is gaining a native Steam Link app. Here’s how you can start using the Steam Link beta today. more…
Earlier today, a report indicated Apple’s foldable iPhone had hit production snags that could delay it several months. But now Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has rebutted the report, saying the iPhone Fold is “on track” for an expected September launch. more…