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One of the most powerful weather apps for iPhone just came to CarPlay
One of the best things about Apple’s CarPlay platform is the robust availability of third-party apps from iPhone . This week, RadarScope, the popular and powerful iPhone weather app, was updated with support for CarPlay…
INIU’s 10,000mAh MagSafe Power Bank Makes a Perfect iPhone 18 Pro Companion for a Charging Boost
INIU's brand-new SnapGo is a pocket-sized Qi2.2 beast that charges smartphones and laptops on the go.
Apple opens a dedicated concert venue with spatial audio and multi-cam video recording
Apple Music Hall in London seems tailor-made for Apple Music Live concerts.
Apple’s first live music venue is opening beneath its UK headquarters
Apple is preparing to open a new "state-of-the-art" live music venue in the UK, a 600-capacity space for hosting performances, recording sessions, and video broadcasts. The venue, called Apple Music Hall, is located…
Apple Music opens new live music venue in London
Apple is opening a new live music venue in Battersea Power Station, London. The new location is called Apple Music Hall, and even has its own website where fans can sign up to get alerted when the first tickets are…
iCloud storage notification glitch puts unremovable red badge on Settings app
There’s an annoying little iPhone notification glitch impacting some users on iOS 27. For those affected, the Settings app gets a red badge prompting an alert to ‘Activate iCloud Storage’. However, tapping on this alert…
watchOS 27.2 beta 2 brings the App Switcher back with a new gesture
If you’ve been missing the double-click of the Digital Crown that used to bring up the App Switcher on the Apple Watch before watchOS 27, it looks like the feature is making a comeback as of watchOS 27.2 beta 2. Here…
The man who built Apple’s stores doesn’t buy Silicon Valley’s bet on AI shopping
Apple Store architect Ron Johnson says Apple's secret sauce has always been its people.
iPhone users running iOS 27 can no longer downgrade to iOS 26
Apple today stopped signing iOS 26.6.2 , which means iPhone users can no longer downgrade to non-iOS 27 system versions. Here’s why. more…
WhatsApp now lets Apple Watch users react with any emoji
Following WhatsApp’s initial limited rollout of emoji reactions on the Apple Watch, the app is now rolling out support for the full set of emojis available on watchOS. Here are the details. more…
iOS 27.2 beta 2 reveals new details about unnanounced iPhone anti-snatching feature
Apple continues to work on a feature that automatically locks an iPhone when it detects that the device has been snatched from its owner’s hand. Here are the details. more…
AI coding platform Bitrig adds iPhone Duo support with interactive 3D simulator
Following the release of Xcode 27.1 beta 1 last week, Bitrig has added support for building and testing iPhone Duo apps, complete with an interactive 3D simulator that lets developers fold, tilt, rotate, and position…
9to5Mac Daily: September 21, 2026 – More iPhone 18 Pro, iOS 27.2 news
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…
Skip the upgrade? iPhone 18 Pro aperture about as unrepairable as it gets, iFixit finds
Repairability improvements can't lift last year's score as camera complexity and screen-frame concerns remain
Apple Notes adds a power user feature in iOS 27 that’s rare in other apps
Apple Notes in iOS 27 adds a variety of new features , including one that power users are sure to appreciate: section links. more…
Our favorite accessories to elevate your new M6 Mac mini and Mac Studio rig
Apple’s all-new M6 Mac mini, M5 Pro mini, and Mac Studio officially release tomorrow and, alongside the early pre-order deals on most of them, we are taking a look at some of our favorite Mac accessories here today.…
Report: AI glasses shipments surged 263% in H1 2026 as Apple prepares to enter the market
Counterpoint Research says global AI glasses shipments surged 263% during the first half of 2026, with Meta comfortably leading the display-less segment amid growing privacy concerns. Here are the details. more…
iOS 27 adds an all-new app to your iPhone’s Home Screen
Apple released iOS 27 to everyone last week, including a ton of new Siri and Apple Intelligence features. One of the biggest changes here is the addition of an all-new Siri app. This marks the first time that Siri has…
iOS 27.2 reveals new features coming to Apple Music, CarPlay, more
iOS 27.2 beta 2 arrived today , and so far seems to have minimal user-facing changes. But code for iOS 27.2’s beta releases points to new features in the works for Apple Music, CarPlay Ultra, and more. more…
Here's why Apple's Mac Studio has become so expensive
A big part of the story is soaring memory and storage prices, but other factors come into play as well.
How the iPhone Duo's software is different from a standard iPhone
The iPhone Duo makes some big changes to iOS to account for the foldable design. It affects the camera, multitasking and more.
GM can’t ‘bring back’ Apple CarPlay because it never left
Last week, GM announced a new software experience for its upcoming Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks, including a new look for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, the popular phone mirroring systems that the automaker…
iPhone 18 Pro Max storage can drop lower than a hard drive at 1.1 MB/s during heavy writes — QLC NAND offers higher capacity but reportedly suffers 38% drop compared to TLC-based Pro
Apple's use of QLC NAND allows the iPhone 18 Pro Max to offer higher storage capacity, but Homolab's testing highlights the potential performance trade-off under sustained writes.
Apple rolls out second Release Candidates for macOS Tahoe 26.7.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.8.1
Less than a week after releasing macOS 26.7.1 and macOS 15.8.1 RC 1, Apple is now rolling out the second release candidates ahead of their official release. Here are the details. more…
If you don't like using Siri, this iOS 27 feature may change your mind
Siri has long been known for its stagnation, but that changes with iOS 27 and accompanying releases. Siri has undergone major improvements.
Beta 2 now available for iPadOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, more
Last week Apple kicked off a new beta wave for its 27.2 software releases, and today beta 2 is rolling out just five days later for iPadOS 27.2 and more. more…
macOS 27.2 Golden Gate beta 2 now available, here’s what to expect
Developers can now install macOS 27.2 Golden Gate beta 2, ahead of the upcoming official release in a few weeks. Here’s what’s coming. more…
Apple releases second iOS 27.2 developer beta for iPhone
Apple has released the second iOS 27.2 developer beta for iPhone. The update follows the release of iOS 27 to everyone. It also leaps over iOS 27.1, which Apple has shown as an iPhone Duo-focused release. more…
Shopify just released a brand-new Apple TV app with a dashboard for businesses
It’s not every day that a new Apple TV app arrives for tvOS. Shopify just released Shopcast, bringing a dashboard for businesses to the big screen. more…
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 introduce a new Theater Mode setting
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 include a new Health Sensing System that dramatically improves heart rate data. The new system also includes a new Theater Mode setting that you may want to enable. more…
John Ternus talks CEO offer, AI potential, more in new interview
In a lengthy new interview with Clique TV , Apple CEO John Ternus answered a range of questions covering what excites him about the future, how technology is used in his family, the offer to become CEO, his views on…
CardPointers updated for iOS 27 with Siri AI, automatic offer syncing, and much more
I’ve covered CardPointers before at 9to5Mac, highlighting how helpful it is for maximizing credit card rewards and offers. Now, CardPointers 8 has been released with Siri AI integration, new widgets, and much more. more…
John Ternus just gave the best defense yet for Vision Pro
Apple’s new CEO John Ternus recently sat down for a lengthy, in-depth interview with French outlet Clique TV , and in it he gave the best defense yet for Apple Vision Pro. more…
Deals: Apple Watch Ultra 4, AirPods Pro 3, entry Studio Display $240 off, 2026 Mac Studio, more
Alongside the early fall Prime Day deals at Amazon and the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3, we have another selection of early launch week deals on Apple Watch Ultra 4 to scope out. Those offers also join the…
iPhone 18 Pro Face ID bug causing system to crash and reboot for some users
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max introduces a new smaller Face ID system, with the Infrared camera now hidden behind the screen, near where the time is shown in the status bar. It appears there may be a software glitch…
Security Bite: iOS 27 now lets apps ask your iPhone if you’re being scammed
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…
New Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 fitness feature is surprisingly motivating
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 include a new fitness-tracking feature: live step tracking on the watch face. Alongside live heart rate data , it’s a surprisingly welcome and motivating change to the new hardware that…
‘HomePad’ to launch next month with these new features: report
Apple’s long-awaited home hub device, often called ‘HomePad,’ is now expected to launch in October. Here’s what’s coming per the latest Bloomberg report . more…
CarPlay just got better, here’s everything new in iOS 27
iOS 27 has arrived, and with it a handful of improvements for CarPlay. Here’s everything new for CarPlay in iOS 27. more…
New all-glass iPhone 20 Pro rumor reveals another design change
Apple’s major 20th-anniversary iPhone refresh is in the works for next year. A new rumor today reiterates expectations that the iPhone 20 Pro and iPhone 20 Pro Max will have even bigger screens than the current models.…
Apple Mac mini review: The new M6 impresses, but the price hike is rough
The M4 Mac mini was one of Apple's best values. The $899 M6 mini, not so much.
M6 Mac mini review: Apple’s most versatile Mac continues to shine
Over the last several years, the Mac mini has become one of the most compelling Macs in Apple’s lineup. It combines impressive performance with a compact footprint, making it versatile enough for all kinds of workflows.…
Apple Mac mini (Late 2026) Review: Strong performance, but losing its grip on value
The M6 Mac mini gets a considerable speed boost and a considerable price hike.
Apple Mac Studio (M5 Ultra) review: Local model citizen outpaces DGX Spark and Threadripper
The Mac Studio with M5 Ultra delivers powerhouse productivity and AI performance in a small chassis.
You can now claim your payout from Apple’s $250 million Siri settlement
The major class action lawsuit against Apple over Siri and Apple Intelligence delays continues to progress. Apple is expected to pay $250 million to settle the lawsuit, and you can now submit your claim to get a chunk…
Delayed Apple TV series ‘The Savant’ may finally air next year
If you cast your mind back to almost a year ago from today, Apple TV was about to launch a new series called The Savant starring Jessica Chastain … until it was pulled from the schedule at the last moment, in the wake…
Review: Satechi’s Thunderbolt 5 CubeDock pairs perfectly with the new M6 Mac mini
Apple just released a new Mac mini late last month, equipped with the new M6 and M5 Pro chips. If you’re looking for a perfect Thunderbolt 5 dock to pair with your new Mac mini (or your current M4/M4 Pro model) –…
iFixit tears down iPhone 18 Pro, explores variable aperture, finds concerning repair issue
iFixit has published its traditional teardown of the iPhone 18 Pro, which shows the variable aperture mechanism up close and explores a potential issue involving display repairs. Watch it below. more…