WhatsApp now lets you have incognito conversations with Meta AI
WhatsApp and the Meta AI app now let users turn on incognito mode when having sensitive conversations with Meta AI. Here’s what that means and how to use it. more…
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https://9to5mac.comiPhone Ultra is coming: Six new features in Apple’s high-end model
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is coming this fall, and rumors say it will be called iPhone Ultra. Here are six features to expect from Apple’s new high-end iPhone Ultra. more…
Netflix says that ads will start appearing in more parts of its app
Netflix keeps getting more expensive, and that’s pushing more users to its ad tier. Today alongside touting booming ad-tier subscriptions, Netflix also announced that ads will be expanding to more places in its app. more…
Apple TV sees another departure from its international content team
Just weeks after Oliver Jones left Apple TV for Amazon, another executive focused on international content is leaving the company. Here are the details. more…
Strava’s iPhone app now works with Apple’s new AirPods Pro 3 fitness feature
Starting today, Strava users can now log workouts and tap into the latest AirPods Pro 3 workout feature. Strava says it works as a standalone AirPods experience or alongside Apple Watch. more…
Anthropic’s latest Claude release turns your Mac into a small business powerhouse
If you run a small business from your Mac, you’ll want to pay attention to Anthropic’s latest Claude release. more…
iOS 27’s new design leak sounds a lot like what I’ve been wanting most
Yesterday Mark Gurman at Bloomberg published an extensive report covering design changes for iOS 27 overall, with lots of specifics on the new Siri and upgraded Camera app. One of my favorite details could be good news for the Liquid Glass change I’ve been wanting most. more…
Apple wants apps to integrate with Siri in iOS 27, but one fear holds some back: report
Apple’s major Siri overhaul will be unveiled on June 8, and the company is reportedly already working with developers to get apps integrated, but it’s facing concerns over a key point: money. more…
Apple is working to incorporate AI agents on the App Store, per report
Apple’s big developer conference, WWDC, is only weeks away. And a new report indicates that an announcement might be coming regarding Apple’s efforts to better incorporate AI agents into the App Store. more…
Meta launches Instants, a new iPhone app and Instagram feature for ephemeral sharing
Meta just launched a brand new iPhone app called Instants. Built around ephemeral photo sharing, the new social media app is also the latest Instagram feature. Here’s what it does. more…
Deals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro $400 off, MacBook Air $150 off, Apple Watch Series 11 $130 off, 25W chargers, more
Amazon is now delivering all MacBook Neo models by Friday (if not sooner) and we are still tracking the best deal ever on official Apple iPhone Air MagSafe Battery, but today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by this 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro hitting its best price ever at a giant $400 off. We...
Apple Maps is launching ads on iPhone soon, here’s what to expect
iOS 26.5 arrived this week and brought an Apple Maps popup notifying users that ads are coming soon. Here’s what to expect when they formally launch this summer. more…
9to5Mac Daily: May 13, 2026 – More iOS 27 rumors
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Two AI video iPhone apps are going viral after rising from the ashes of OpenAI’s Sora
Back in March, OpenAI abruptly pulled the plug on its Sora video app. Two months later, a pair of AI video generation apps is competing for the top of the App Store. more…
Apple’s new iPhone privacy feature just expanded to more users
Earlier this year, Apple launched its newest iPhone privacy feature—Limit Precise Location—but only a few carriers supported it initially. Following iOS 26.5’s launch this week, Apple now says that the feature is available for many more users. more…
Apple spotlights people ‘making a difference in the Apple developer commiunity’
Ahead of WWDC 2026, which kicks off next month, Apple has updated its Apple Developer website to spotlight members of the developer community. more…
Longer-lasting battery tech is here, but iPhone owners will need to wait a while
As I mentioned a few days ago, breakthroughs in battery tech always seem to be two years away, but there have been some modest but worthwhile developments. One of these, silicon-carbon batteries, is already found in some Android brands, and battery-test results clearly illustrate the benefits. Bu...
Ted Lasso actor who played Dani Rojas is now a professional soccer player
Apple TV’s hit series Ted Lasso inspired viewers to “Believe,” and it seems that message resonated strongly with the show’s actors too. Dani Rojas actor Cristo Fernández has just signed a contract to become a professional soccer player. more…
Here are some smart AI features we can expect from the Gemini-powered new Siri
Apple confirmed back in January that Google’s Gemini AI model will power new Siri features. That not only frees us from the need to wait for Apple’s own AI models to catch up, but also means we have a pretty good idea of what’s in store for us. Gemini Personal Intelligence provided our first glim...
This could be the best thing to ever happen to Apple’s Camera app
Apple’s stock Camera app started out with a very straightforward goal: it was intended to allow anyone to pick it up, press a button and get a decent result. It essentially made an iPhone the ultimate point-and-shoot camera. Over the years, however, the app has grown increasingly sophisticated. W...