This week brought a surprising report saying Apple plans to rebrand all its software platforms with year-based naming. So, iOS 26 will launch this fall (think car models) rather than iOS 19. Could iPhone hardware be the next subject of change? Apple’s leaked roadmap may offer a clue. more…...
The Apple Research team has published a pretty interesting study that investigated whether AI models can estimate heart rate from stethoscope recordings, even though they weren’t specifically trained with that purpose in mind. The short answer is: yes. And this is great news. Here’s why. more…...
Over the years, buying an has become an increasingly confusing task. With multiple models and overlapping features and accessories, there’s no longer a clear-cut way to recommend one iPad for one type of user. Still, Apple does have a general idea of how it sees the iPad lineup and who each model is meant for. more…...
Following the announcement at I/O 2025 last week, Google is more widely rolling out Gemini Live camera and screen sharing to the iPhone and iPad app. more…...
File this one under “tiny, but significant”: if you default your iPhone camera to 3:4, Instagram will finally let you post exactly what you shot. more…...
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: surprise Apple Glasses launch timing, iOS 26, HomePad’s arrival, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors. more…...
In the streaming age, reducing churn is a huge priority for every streamer. Disney has largely done this by pushing subscribers to bundles, but now it has another tactic launching: Disney+ Perks. more…...
Apple has big changes planned for the iPhone 17 lineup, headlined by the addition of the all-new iPhone 17 Air. Meanwhile, a new report today corroborates a change we can expect for the cheapest iPhone 17 model: a slightly larger screen. more…...
Severance season 3 is actively in the works, but that’s apparently not the only new development brewing. In a new interview, Ben Stiller revealed that two spinoff ideas are being explored by Severance’s creative team. more…...
After years of anticipation, CarPlay Ultra officially launched earlier this month. Many automakers have committed to working with Apple to support CarPlay Ultra in their vehicles. But what about those who haven’t? Here’s a list of major brands that are choosing not to support CarPlay Ultra. more…...
The M4 Mac mini deals have been on fire this week and, while this one might not last for long today, Amazon has now dropped the most affordable model down to a new $489 shipped all-time low. That deals joins offers on upgraded configs alongside a new all-time low on Apple’s 15-inch 16GB M4 MacBook Air at $175 off and the best price to date on the entry-level 13-inch M3 iPad Air, Insta360’s Link 2 4K Webcam, and more waiting down below. more…...
A new Apple-funded study performed by Analysis Group says that the United States App Store “facilitated over $400 billion in developer billings and sales in 2024.” This marks 2.9x growth in the ecosystem since 2019, according to the study. more…...