Apple releases first iOS 26.6 public beta, here’s what to expect
Apple has released the first iOS 26.6 public beta. The update follows the first developer beta release on Tuesday. more…
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Anthropic upgrades Claude with new Opus 4.8 model, details here
Anthropic has released its latest AI model with Claude Opus 4.8. The new version arrives less than two months after the previous model upgrade, ramping up Anthropic’s upgrade cadence. more…
Apple will launch two new products this year that could reshape iPad’s future
The iPad is 16 years old, but two new products Apple is rumored to launch this year could have a major impact on reshaping the tablet’s future. more…
Shrinking season 4 adds new cast member: Karen Gillan
Apple TV has announced that the forthcoming Shrinking season 4 will add a new cast member: Karen Gillan. more…
Deals: M5 MacBook Air $270 off, MacBook Neo, AirPods 4, AirPods Max 2 Amazon low, more
Alongside 1-day delivery on all base MacBook Neo models from $590, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by these 15-inch Midnight M5 MacBook Air models up to $270 off and the most affordable 15-inch M5 MacBook Air at $200 off. You can still land a AirPods 4 at nearly 25% off, but we also spo...
Spotify releases four music-focused features, including background downloads on iOS
As Spotify users around the world await the return of their good old fashioned app icon, the company is rolling out four improvements to the platform’s core music experience. more…
Rivian says AI makes debate over CarPlay ‘completely obsolete’
Rivian’s chief software officer, Wassym Bensaid, joined Nilay Patel in the latest Decoder interview. And his comments on CarPlay show Rivian continuing to double down on its refusal to support Apple’s platform. more…
Apple TV unveils return of hit detective series with Colin Farrell
Apple TV’s LA-based detective series with a surprise twist, Sugar, returns soon for season 2—here’s the new trailer. more…
New details on Apple-Google AI deal revealed, including Nvidia chips: report
Apple’s big unveiling of iOS 27, the new Siri, and other WWDC reveals are little more than one week away. And today, a new report has fresh details on how Apple’s partnership with Google for AI features is being implemented behind the scenes. more…
New Oura Ring 5 unveiled with dramatically smaller design, hypertension detection, more
The new Oura Ring 5 has arrived, and it packs a suite of enticing new features for fans of the smart ring form factor. The headline change here is that the Oura Ring 5 is 40% smaller than its predecessor, giving it a design that looks much closer to a traditional ring. There are also new health f...
iOS 27 leak reveals new Siri design, Camera app, more
New images from Bloomberg today reveal our first look at Apple’s redesigned Siri interface coming with iOS 27. The illustrations, created by Bloomberg, show Apple’s new Siri interface, the Siri chatbot app, and more. more…
FCC filing shows Amazon plans to acquire Apple’s 20% stake in Globalstar
Following last month’s announcement that Amazon would acquire Globalstar, the company has now informed the FCC that it will also take over Apple’s 20% stake in the satellite connectivity company. Here are the details. more…
New report shows annual app subscribers rarely return after they cancel
RevenueCat has published part two of its State of Subscription Apps 2026 report, with new insights into how likely users are to cancel or renew their subscriptions, based on region, subscription plan, and the app’s overall pricing strategy. Here are the details. more…
Ted Danson joins upcoming untitled Apple TV comedy series
Actor Ted Danson (Cheers, The Good Place) is the newest star to join an upcoming half-hour comedy series led and produced by Elizabeth Banks (The Hunger Games, Love & Mercy). Here are the details. more…
iPadOS 26.5 has convenient upgrade when using Magic Keyboard, more
iOS and iPadOS 26.5 launched earlier this month, and one of their under-the-radar improvements involves using a Mac accessory—Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, or Magic Mouse—with your iPhone or iPad. Here are the details. more…
9to5Mac Daily: May 27, 2026 – New anti-theft iPhone features, more
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Spotify now lets users save or share podcast clips
The feature, now rolling out to Free and Premium users, includes a simple trimming tool that lets listeners save or share a specific moment from a podcast episode. Here are the details. more…
Facebook Plus, Instagram Plus subscriptions launch for $3.99/month
Meta is reportedly rolling out a trio of new subscription offerings today, with WhatsApp Plus being joined by Facebook Plus and Instagram Plus plans. Here are the details. more…
This Find My wallet tracker has two features that make it stand out
It’s been five years since Apple unveiled its AirTags. They were a pleasant surprise and addition to Apple’s lineup. They worked well, lasted about a year before needing a battery replacement, and fit perfectly into the Apple ecosystem. But the biggest compromise with the AirTags is the form fact...
‘WhatsApp Plus’ subscription launches for $2.99/month, details here
WhatsApp has been testing an optional subscription plan, and now per TechCrunch it is officially launching around the world. ‘WhatsApp Plus’ costs $2.99/month, here’s what it gets you. more…