Google Meet now on Apple CarPlay, Android Auto coming ‘soon’
Google Meet is now available on Apple CarPlay for iPhone users to “join meetings safely while on the road.” more…
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Apple TV has one of its biggest hit series returning today
Last year was a breakout year for Apple TV, and one of the streamer’s biggest hits was Your Friends & Neighbors, the Jon Hamm drama that’s back tonight for season 2. more…
OpenAI buys TBPN tech podcast after shutting down side quest Sora app
Last month, OpenAI announced it was shutting down its Sora app after reports that leadership wanted to eliminate side quests. Now the company behind ChatGPT is buying a tech and business podcast. more…
iPhone 18’s biggest design change will be new colors, says leaker
Earlier today, a new leak indicated there’s no black option coming for iPhone 18 Pro. Now, another leaker indicates colors will be the standout design change for the iPhone 18 lineup. more…
iOS 27: Three new features and changes coming besides Siri
iOS 27 will be unveiled on June 8 at WWDC 2026, and while rumors point to a major focus on Siri and AI, here are three new features and changes besides Siri. more…
Some new MacBook Pro chargers include change that breaks accessory compatibility
Here’s something that hasn’t gotten much attention. The 140W power adapter that comes with Apple’s new 16-inch MacBook Pro has a subtle design change. As a result, some accessories are no longer compatible. However, not everyone has the new design. more…
Deals: 13-inch M5 MacBook Air new low, 1TB M5 MacBook Pro, M4 iPad Air $100 off, Magic Keyboard, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break features the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 deal still down at $199 spring holiday pricing, but we are also featuring Apple’s most affordable new 13-inch M5 MacBook Air hitting a new all-time low (and the 24GB/1TB model at nearly $85 off). From there, we move over to this silv...
New Apple TV series invites you to visit the paradoxical ‘Widow’s Bay’
Apple TV just released the trailer for Widow’s Bay, a new genre-bending series about a charming and quaint small town that’s probably cursed. more…
9to5Mac Daily: April 2, 2026 – Studio Display XDR price change, more
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iOS 26.5 release date: Here’s when to expect new iPhone features
iOS 26.5 arrived in beta this week packing new iPhone features, but a public launch isn’t too far away. Here’s the expected release date for all users. more…
Apple reportedly has four new products ready to launch, pending one thing
Apple has had a busy year of new product launches already, but there are at least four additional products that reportedly are ready to launch, save for one key holdup: the new Siri. more…
Tim Cook’s Apple smart glasses answer is a subtle Steve Jobs callback
There’s a moment in yesterday’s WSJ video piece with Tim Cook that’s really delightful. Cook is asked about Apple’s plans for smart glasses, and his reply is a subtle callback to a classic Steve Jobs moment. more…
Apple Arcade’s April lineup adding two of the most acclaimed recent indie games
Update: Three more titles are now available on the service. Details below. Apple Arcade’s April lineup will introduce three new titles to the subscription gaming platform. These include a couple of the most acclaimed indie games of the last few years. more…
Apple employee #8 Chris Espinosa on working his whole life at one company
It used to be common in Japan for someone to spend their entire working life at a single company, but it’s almost unheard of in the US. However, Chris Espinosa, Apple employee number eight, has done just that – and says he has no plans to go anywhere else … more…
Eddy Cue just explained why Apple’s credit card charges feel so random
As part of Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations yesterday, Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services and health, appeared on the TBPN, “Technology’s Daily Show”, podcast. Cue discussed a wide range of topics during the interview, including a fascinating look at how Apple managed to mak...
Leaker says there’s no back to black for the iPhone 18 Pro
Apple disappointed some when it launched the iPhone 17 Pro without the option to buy it in a black finish. The flagship iPhone is only available in blue, orange, or silver. A leaker with a decent track record says that anyone hoping this would change with the iPhone 18 Pro is going to be disappoi...
Apple says payments fully blocked in Russia following government diktat [U]
Apple says that all payment processing in Russia has ceased, meaning that it’s no longer possible for residents of the country to make app purchases or renew subscriptions. This includes subscriptions to Apple services like iCloud+ and Apple TV. The move followed a diktat from the Russian governm...
United Airlines app streamlines AirTag tracking, tells you TSA wait times
The United Airlines app has been updated with streamlined access to AirTag baggage tracking. The app now makes it easier for you to share the location of an AirTag with United’s customer service staff. Additionally, with a partial government shutdown leaving TSA checkpoints understaffed, the app ...
Apple Fitness chief Jay Blahnik retiring in July after 13-year tenure
Apple has confirmed to The New York Times that Jay Blahnik, the company’s vice president of Fitness Technologies, will retire in July. Here are the details. more…
Amazon ‘in talks’ to acquire Globalstar, and Apple’s stake is a key factor
Amazon is reportedly “in talks” to acquire Globalstar, the company that connects Apple’s iPhone and Apple Watch satellite features. Apple’s 20% stake in the company is a key factor in negotiations. more…