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9to5Mac Daily: August 6, 2026 – Potential iPhone 18 Pro shortages, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn , Google Play , or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other…
Apple Health is more powerful than you think; here are my top tips
The Apple Health app on iPhone is a powerful way to track all facets of your health. Whether it’s recording data from your Apple Watch, importing records straight from your doctor, or integration with third-party apps,…
iPhone 18 Pro price: Here’s how much more it could cost
The iPhone 18 Pro lineup is expected to be announced in a month, with new features including an upgraded camera system, the A20 Pro chip, and more. How much will the iPhone 18 Pro cost? Here’s everything we know so far.
Report: iPad shipments fell 8% in Q2 2026 amid global tablet market decline
Last week, Apple reported a 5% year-over-year drop in iPad revenue for the June quarter. Now, a new report puts that decline into the context of the broader tablet market’s performance for Q2 2026. Here are the details.
Report shares new pricing and design details about OpenAI’s first device
After sharing initial details about OpenAI’s plans for its first smart device, Bloomberg has published a new report with more information about its form factor and price. Here are the details.
Apple holds 65% of the premium smartphone market as segment reaches record high
Counterpoint Research says Apple captured 65% of the premium smartphone market in the first half of 2026, as the segment grew to a record 29% of global smartphone sales. Here are the details.
In new court filing, Apple flags delays in Jon Prosser’s response to leak lawsuit
In a joint status report filing, Apple said it hadn’t heard from Jon Prosser’s lawyer in a month, which his counsel attributed to Prosser caring for his newborn child. Here are the details.
iOS 27 basically turns your iPhone and AirPods into an Apple Watch at the gym
GymKit has been one of Apple Watch’s smartest fitness features since it launched in 2017. Tap your watch to compatible gym equipment, and Apple Watch shares your heart rate while the machine sends back metrics like…
X Money FAQ: Account suspensions, 6% APY, physical cards, and more
Following X Money’s launch last month , one question has repeatedly surfaced: What happens to your money if X suspends or closes your social media account?
Apple TV’s fall lineup reveals every new show and movie coming soon
Apple TV is now airing Ted Lasso season 4 , and more high-profile shows and movies are coming to the streamer soon. Here’s everything in Apple TV’s fall lineup so far, which will keep growing as more premieres are…
AirPods Pro 3 keep getting better, here’s what’s new in iOS 27
AirPods are getting a variety of new features in iOS 27, two of which are exclusive to AirPods Pro 3. Here’s everything new.
Apple TV’s surprise hit series is making the jump to theaters for one night only
While Apple TV has found success at the box office, Apple usually reserves theaters for its movies, not its series. However, one hit show from Apple this year is coming to the cinema for one night only in select venues…
Apple’s latest macOS updates address a serious Screen Sharing vulnerability
Apple has now published the security details for today’s macOS Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma updates , revealing that all three address a serious Screen Sharing vulnerability. Here is what Apple fixed.
Apple releases security updates to macOS Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma [U]
Update, 2:24 p.m. ET: Apple has now revealed that the updates address a Screen Sharing vulnerability. You can learn more about it here . The original story follows below. Apple rolled out macOS Sonoma 14.8.9, macOS…
Apple earnings, universal clipboard interoperability, iPhone event chatter
Benjamin and Chance return for another episode recapping the week in Apple news, including the interesting details of Apple’s most recent earnings calls, the last of the Tim Cook era. Also, Apple complies with…
OpenAI updating ChatGPT with a smarter GPT-5.6 Sol and unlimited free chats
ChatGPT has become so much more than just chat over the last year. To that end, OpenAI is removing limits on text chat. ChatGPT will also improve with a smarter version of GPT-5.6 Sol. Details below.
MacBook Ultra is coming, here’s the latest on release timing
MacBook Ultra is the rumored name for Apple’s exciting MacBook Pro overhaul with OLED, a touchscreen, Dynamic Island, and more. Here’s the latest on when to expect MacBook Ultra’s release.
GPT-5 turning one as OpenAI shares new Agent Plugins standard
OpenAI’s GPT-5 turns one tomorrow, and the company is marking the week by looking beyond individual models. Today, OpenAI introduced Agent Plugins, an open standard meant to let reusable AI-agent extensions work across…
Security Bite: Apple’s baffling bug bounty changes finally make sense
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform . Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and…
Lutron Caseta expands hands-free smart home controls through Sonos
Lutron is expanding its existing Caseta integration with Sonos, adding the ability to control smart-home devices using Sonos Voice Control.
CarPlay in iOS 27 adds two new features for popular Apple apps
CarPlay in iOS 27 has a handful of new features and improvements , including two additions for some of Apple’s most popular apps, like Apple Music and Apple Podcasts.
Deals: AirPods Pro 3 now even lower at 25% off, M5 MacBook Air $190 off, iPhone Air $150+ off, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by AirPods Pro 3 dropping in price again for one of the best deals of the year at nearly 25% off, alongside the ongoing AirPods Max 2 offer at $100 off. Joining the up to $300…
Apple prepares for iPhone 18 Pro and Ultra launch by expanding its reach
Apple is gearing up for a more focused and potentially much more expensive iPhone launch this fall. For starters, the cheaper base iPhone 18 is being saved for spring. That leaves the more expensive Pro models and…
iOS 27 hints at all-new Home product launching soon
iOS 27 includes hints about the new iPhone Ultra , but it also points to an all-new Apple Home product likely launching soon: a security camera.
iPhone 18 Pro could have limited availability right after launch: report
iPhone 18 Pro is only weeks away from launching, and a new report from Culpium indicates it could have limited availability due to a DRAM shortage holding up production.
Apple raises trade-in values for most iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models
Apple has adjusted its trade-in values across several iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models, as well as for select Android phones. Here are the new values.
Apple Arcade just added all-new Madden NFL 27, the ultimate football game
Apple Arcade just scored a major hit game today. The subscription game service has added Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition, including on the Mac and Apple TV. The new game arrives just before the new NFL pre-season kicks…
Biggest backdoor yet found in Chinese routers sold under multiple brand names
The most blatant security backdoor yet seen in an internet router has been found in a range of models sold under multiple brand names. A firmware implant phones home to cloud servers in China to ask for instructions,…
New Adobe plugin in ChatGPT combines Photoshop, Firefly, Premiere, Acrobat, and more
Adobe is unifying its ChatGPT integrations into a new plugin with more than 70 tools spanning photo editing, video, design, and PDFs. Here are the details.
New AirPods are coming, but this is one of the best deals yet on AirPods Pro 3
We are touching down for an early, dedicated edition of today’s Lunch Break courtesy of 9to5Toys – AirPods Pro 3 have now dropped in price again at Amazon to deliver one of the best deals of the year at nearly 25% off .
Old Reddit a threat to AI data scraping, says platform, with changes coming
When Reddit significantly changed its user interface way back in 2018, there were widespread protests from those who preferred the original. The company has retained access to this at old.reddit.com , and last year…
Vision Pro is a niche product, but an incredibly valuable one in the right hands
Even Apple CEO Tim Cook has acknowledged that Vision Pro is a niche product . I’ve argued in the past that it’s an essential step along the way to a more affordable and consumer-friendly Apple Glasses product. But it’s…
OpenAI asks for Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit to be dismissed, says it was filed without ‘adequate investigation’
The ongoing Apple-OpenAI lawsuit of alleged trade secrets theft continues, with OpenAI today filing a motion to have the case dismissed by a federal judge. OpenAI said Apple’s complaint was “filed without adequate…
Abode launches new Apple Home-compatible sensors for garages, gates, more
DIY smart home security company Abode expanded its Apple Home-compatible lineup today with two new sensors designed to monitor garage doors, gates, sheds, and other entry points. Here are the details.
These are my favorite Apple Watch accessories of 2026 (so far)
9to5Mac is brought to you by Memoket : The Memoket Gem is an 11g AI wearable that slots beside your Apple Watch in a co-wear band. Press once to capture a conversation, and Gem connects it to what you discussed weeks…
Apple Watch Ultra 4: Three new features that already have me excited
Apple Watch Ultra 4 is coming next month , launching alongside iPhone 18 Pro , iPhone Ultra , and more. Here are three rumored Apple Watch Ultra 4 features that I’m excited about.
WhatsApp channel admins will soon get the ability to flag AI-generated media
As the EU’s new transparency requirements for AI-generated content take effect , WhatsApp is working on a feature that will allow channel admins to label certain types of AI-generated content. Here are the details.
Meta launches Muse Code AI coding agent for macOS and Linux
Meta is entering the AI coding-agent race with Muse Code, a new terminal-based tool now available in beta for macOS and Linux.
Siri AI is coming to newer Apple devices only, here’s the full list
Siri AI is a major upgrade and highlight of iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and more. But only newer Apple devices will support the overhauled Siri. Here’s the full list of Siri AI-compatible hardware across iPhone, iPad,…
iPhone 18 Pro event date: When Apple announced its event over the last six years
When should we expect the iPhone 18 Pro event, and when will Apple officially announce the date? Apple hasn’t sent invitations yet, but its announcement history gives us a remarkably consistent window.
iCloud Private Relay might be leaking your real IP address, researchers say
Security researchers have discovered a problem with Apple’s iCloud Private Relay service. While the feature is meant to protect your real IP address, it might actually be leaking it to websites.
iPadOS 27 adds two new iPad features I’ve been loving
iPadOS 27 launches next month , with new features in apps like Notes , Messages , Calendar , Mail , and more. Here are a couple of systemwide iPadOS 27 features I’ve been loving.
iOS 27 adds four new ways to customize your iPhone’s Lock Screen
iOS 27 continues Apple’s trend of giving you more control over the design of your iPhone’s Lock Screen. This year, there are new customization options, wallpaper settings, and more.
iPhone Ultra sounds truly deserving of the ‘Ultra’ name
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is coming very soon , and based on rumors about the product, it sounds very much deserving of the ‘iPhone Ultra’ name. Here’s why.
Deals: MacBook Neo up to $120 off, MacBook Pro $500 off, Apple Watch SE 3/Ultra 3 $130 off, AirPods, more
The AirPods Pro 3 have now dropped even lower at $60 off alongside the all-time low pricing on AirTag 2, but for today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break we are stating off with the official Apple Certified Refurbished Store where…
9to5Mac Daily: August 5, 2026 – Apple iPhone event clues, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac . 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app , Stitcher , TuneIn , Google Play , or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other…
Ted Lasso is back, and two more hit Apple shows are coming soon
Ted Lasso is officially back for season 4 ( watch here ), and Apple TV has two more hit series set to return soon. Here’s what’s coming.
iOS 27’s best new Messages feature is all about saving you time
iOS 27 gives the Messages app a variety of new features and improvements . And based on my time with the beta, Messages’ best new feature is a convenient time-saver: one-tap suggestions.