Limited Time Apple Card Promotion: $100 Bonus Daily Cash for Adding a Joint Owner
Limited Time Apple Card Promotion: $100 Bonus Daily Cash for Adding a Joint Owner

Apple Card is currently offering many limited-time registration offers, but these offers only help new customers – not existing ones. However, this new offer benefits current Apple Card users. Until May 18, Apple Card users can earn $100 Daily Cash …

Emphasis on Independent Application: 'This Day' Makes Photo Cleaning a Simple Daily Habit
Emphasis on Independent Application: 'This Day' Makes Photo Cleaning a Simple Daily Habit

Welcome to the Independent App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you're a developer and want your app to be featured, get in touch with us. Everyone probably has a massive photo…

PlayStation Plus May 2026 Games
PlayStation Plus May 2026 Games

Sony has announced the PlayStation Plus monthly games list for May 2026. All three of these games will be available to Essential, Extra, and Premium members from May 5 to June 1. These games can be added to the library without any additional cost and…

Ukrainian Police Arrest Three Thieves Who Seized 610,000 Roblox Accounts
Ukrainian Police Arrest Three Thieves Who Seized 610,000 Roblox Accounts

Ukrainian police arrested three individuals aged 19, 21, and 22 in Lviv for hacking over 610,000 Roblox accounts between October 2025 and January 2026. It was reported that they sold these accounts for a total of approximately $225,000. The arrests t…

Microsoft and OpenAI Updated Their Partnerships
Microsoft and OpenAI Updated Their Partnerships

Microsoft and OpenAI announced a new partnership agreement that terminates their private cloud deal that has been ongoing since 2019. OpenAI will now be able to offer its products on any cloud provider, not just limited to Azure. Under the new terms…

YouTube TV Customizable Multi-View Feature Fully Launched
YouTube TV Customizable Multi-View Feature Fully Launched

YouTube TV has introduced a fully customizable multi-view feature that allows subscribers to create their own split-screen layouts from any live content currently airing on the platform. The rollout has begun and is expected to be available to all us…

Subnautica 2 Launches in Early Access on May 14 for PC and Xbox, No Confirmed Release for PS5
Subnautica 2 Launches in Early Access on May 14 for PC and Xbox, No Confirmed Release for PS5

Subnautica 2 will enter Early Access on May 14, 2026, for PC and Xbox Series X|S. The game will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one. There will be no release for PlayStation 5, and the developer Unknown Worlds has not announced a release date…

The Musk and Altman Case Started in Oakland: Conflicting Accounts on OpenAI's Founding Mission
The Musk and Altman Case Started in Oakland: Conflicting Accounts on OpenAI's Founding Mission

The lawsuit between Elon Musk and OpenAI, Sam Altman, Greg Brockman, and Microsoft took place in a federal court in Oakland, California. A jury of nine members was present for the trial, and opening arguments were made. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers i…

Apple Vision Pro Halts Development
Apple Vision Pro Halts Development

Apple has halted the development of the Vision Pro headset due to weak sales and high return rates. This decision was made according to sources reported by MacRumors. Following last year's M5 processor update, this decision did not significantly boos…

Method for Running Linux on PS5 Released
Method for Running Linux on PS5 Released

Security researcher Andy Nguyen shared a method for running Linux on certain PlayStation 5 units, with installation instructions available on GitHub. This is a previous demonstration showing that Nguyen ran Ubuntu on the console. Grand Theft Auto V …

The Preference of AI Developers for Mac Mini
The Preference of AI Developers for Mac Mini

Apple CEO Tim Cook confirmed during the company's latest earnings call that customers may have to wait several months to get their Mac Minis. This situation arises as Apple works to meet unexpectedly high demand. The shortage is primarily due to AI d…

GitHub Copilot Switches to Token-Based Billing Starting June 1
GitHub Copilot Switches to Token-Based Billing Starting June 1

As of June 1, 2026, GitHub Copilot will move away from the existing Premium Requests system to a token-based billing model. In this system, each query is counted as a request regardless of complexity. In the new model, fees will be determined based o…

Apple Strongly Implied That a Product Will Not Be Released Soon
Apple Strongly Implied That a Product Will Not Be Released Soon

Apple presented a quite successful quarterly report yesterday and while providing guidance for the next quarter, the company strongly implied that a specific new product will not be released anytime soon. The basic iPad with A18 chip is unlikely to …

MacBook Neo Delivery Dates Are Long in May
MacBook Neo Delivery Dates Are Long in May

May has arrived, so let's take a look at the MacBook Neo inventory for the new month. In April, Apple sold its online inventory for the month in just 15 days. For May, Apple is starting delivery estimates for the MacBook Neo between May 18 and May 26…

Opportunities: M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $250 off, M5 Max at $300 off, Apple Watch, Beats 240W cables for $17, and more
Opportunities: M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $250 off, M5 Max at $300 off, Apple Watch, Beats 240W cables for $17, and more

Today's 9to5Toys Lunch Break stands out with the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 price drop, but it's really all about MacBooks today. The most affordable M5 Pro MacBook Pro is back at its all-time low price of $250 off, Apple’s cheapest M5 Max MacBook Pro is …

Next Year's iPhone Pro Models May Feature Innovative Design
Next Year's iPhone Pro Models May Feature Innovative Design

It is claimed that Apple will release a special iPhone for its 20th anniversary next year, but according to a new report, this will not be an independent model; rather, it will be a completely new design for the iPhone Pro series. The report states …

iPhone Controlled Anthbot M9 Robot Lawn Mower
iPhone Controlled Anthbot M9 Robot Lawn Mower

I haven't mowed my garden for over a month, but it's as neat as a golf course. The reason for this is my transition from a push lawn mower to a robotic lawn mower that I control from my iPhone. This is the Anthbot M9, and it's my favorite new piece o…

HomeKit Weekly: A Look at Aqara's First Matter Certified Camera
HomeKit Weekly: A Look at Aqara's First Matter Certified Camera

Aqara's claim that the Camera Hub G350 is the first Matter-certified camera on the market caught my attention when it was first announced. Matter is a significant part of what I want in the smart home industry: the freedom from vendor lock-in. Let's …

What to Expect and Not Expect from Apple in May
What to Expect and Not Expect from Apple in May

May has arrived, which means there is only one month left until Apple's big WWDC announcements. However, the company has many events happening in May, here is everything expected this month. iOS 26.5 will bring new iPhone features this month iOS …

Tim Cook's Most Important Apple Acquisitions
Tim Cook's Most Important Apple Acquisitions

Tim Cook may have given up on acquiring Tesla, but there is an interesting list of smaller companies that the current CEO has acquired during his tenure. Let's take a look at the merger and acquisition history together and revisit some of the most s…

Apple Expands Battle with India's Competition Commission
Apple Expands Battle with India's Competition Commission

Apple has accused the Competition Commission of India (CCI) of overstepping its jurisdiction in an ongoing antitrust case in India. Here are the details. Time is running out in the antitrust case in India For the past few years, Apple has been figh…

Fun Moments with Lil Finder Guy on Your Mac
Fun Moments with Lil Finder Guy on Your Mac

Look, today is Friday. OpenAI has updated Codex. Now there are Tamagotchi-style pets. You can create your own pet. Lil Finder Guy is floating over my Dock. The Moment Codex Really Became a Super App The new /pet feature in Codex is actually just fo…

WhatsApp Brings Liquid Glass to Chat Interface
WhatsApp Brings Liquid Glass to Chat Interface

As WhatsApp continues to slowly integrate the Liquid Glass look into the main Chat screen, Meta is also working to add this innovative look to the chat interface. Here are the details. Liquid Glass is still largely unavailable in WhatsApp's official…

Miami GP: Cue, F1 movie sequel, expansion of broadcasting rights, and Ternus's love for racing
Miami GP: Cue, F1 movie sequel, expansion of broadcasting rights, and Ternus's love for racing

When the 2026 F1 season arrived in Miami for the first of three races in the US, Apple Services and Health Senior Vice President Eddy Cue spoke to the press about the company's increasing involvement in sports. He also shared John Ternus's passion fo…

After Apple's Announcement, Perplexity Unveils Mac-Focused 'Personal Computer' Platform
After Apple's Announcement, Perplexity Unveils Mac-Focused 'Personal Computer' Platform

Apple sent a greeting to Perplexity during its Q2 2026 earnings call yesterday, and now the company is providing more details on why it built the Mac-focused Personal Computer platform. Here are the details. Emphasis on Personal Computer in Apple's …

The new Phone app in iOS 26 impressed me with two amazing features
The new Phone app in iOS 26 impressed me with two amazing features

iOS 26 completely revamped the Phone app, one of the oldest and most iconic applications of the iPhone. Although I don't particularly enjoy phone calls, two great new features in iOS 26 made this experience much better and turned me into a big fan of…

Apple has discontinued the basic Mac mini model, now starting at $799 with 512GB storage.
Apple has discontinued the basic Mac mini model, now starting at $799 with 512GB storage.

Last week, the base model Mac mini with 256GB of storage priced at $599 was completely sold out at the Apple Store. After long delays, Apple updated its shipping estimates to "available now." Now Apple has taken the next step: the base model Mac min…

iOS 26.5 release date: When are the new iPhone features coming?
iOS 26.5 release date: When are the new iPhone features coming?

iOS 26.5 is coming soon, along with new iPhone features. Here is information on when iOS 26.5 will be available to all users. It has been confirmed that iOS 26.5 will be released in May, likely in the middle of the month Apple is a company known fo…

Apple Shares New AirPods Findings from Hearing Research
Apple Shares New AirPods Findings from Hearing Research

The Apple Hearing Study, a collaboration with the University of Michigan, has presented new findings this week highlighting the importance of Apple’s hearing health features for AirPods. It is worth noting that the Apple Hearing Study includes over …

Apple plans 'aggressive pricing' for iPhone 18 Pro models
Apple plans 'aggressive pricing' for iPhone 18 Pro models

Rising memory costs have caused the prices of many Android smartphones to increase, but in a new report, analyst Jeff Pu predicts that Apple will use "aggressive pricing" for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max this fall. iPhone 18 Pro prices are expected…

Tim Cook announced the success of iPhone 17 and customer satisfaction.
Tim Cook announced the success of iPhone 17 and customer satisfaction.

Another big quarter for Apple came with overall strong performance, but the iPhone 17 family made up a large part of the company's earnings. Here are the reasons Tim Cook explained why the iPhone 17 performed so well based on customer feedback. Appl…

Fortnite Returns to iPhone in Japan, Still Not Available on Mac
Fortnite Returns to iPhone in Japan, Still Not Available on Mac

Epic Games has launched the Star Wars-themed Fortnite update for May, and this release coincided with Fortnite's return to iPhone in Japan. Fortnite returned to iPhone and iPad in the US a year ago this month. Epic Games states that its next goal is…

Netflix's iPhone App Updated, Here Are the New Features
Netflix's iPhone App Updated, Here Are the New Features

Netflix is rolling out a comprehensive update for its iPhone app today, as previously announced. Among the innovations is a vertical video stream called ‘Clips’. Here are the updates. Netflix’s iPhone app changes navigation design, adds vertical vid…

Opportunities: $219 off M5 MacBook Air, $300 off iPad Air, 24GB M5 MacBook Pro, $160 off Apple Watch Series 11, and more
Opportunities: $219 off M5 MacBook Air, $300 off iPad Air, 24GB M5 MacBook Pro, $160 off Apple Watch Series 11, and more

AirPods Pro 3 deals are starting at $99 with AirPods 4, but today's 9to5Toys Lunch Break event kicks off with some truly remarkable M5 MacBook Air deals – up to $219 off the Midnight 24GB 15-inch model and a $170 discount on the base 15-inch M5 MacBo…

OpenAI explained how ChatGPT solved its goblin obsession.
OpenAI explained how ChatGPT solved its goblin obsession.

OpenAI's GPT-5.5 update is progressing smoothly, especially compared to the more problematic GPT-5.0 version that was released last August. It seems that OpenAI managed to resolve an emerging issue with the GPT-5.5 models before their release: a gob…

MOFT's Anticipated MagSafe Stand Wallet is Now Available for Sale
MOFT's Anticipated MagSafe Stand Wallet is Now Available for Sale

More than a year ago, MOFT's beloved MagSafe wallet, introduced at CES 2025, is now coming with a much-needed feature: Find My integration. After many delays, the product is finally available for purchase. Update 30/04: After being showcased on thei…

Methods to Listen Live to Apple's 2026 Q2 Earnings Call
Methods to Listen Live to Apple's 2026 Q2 Earnings Call

Today, Apple will announce its earnings for the second quarter of 2026. During this process, component shortages, the ongoing success of the iPhone 17 series, and low Mac availability are expected to play a significant role. Here are the live listeni…

Artificial Intelligence in the Camera App with iOS 27, Tim Cook's Biggest Mistake, iPhone Shutdown Issue
Artificial Intelligence in the Camera App with iOS 27, Tim Cook's Biggest Mistake, iPhone Shutdown Issue

Benjamin and Chance discuss whether integrating visual intelligence into the Camera app rumored for iOS 27 by Bloomberg is a good idea. They also share Tim Cook's personal highs and lows throughout his career, Mayo mentions that the iPhone won't turn…

Apple Announces Q2 2026 Revenue Report: $111.2 Billion Revenue, 17% Yearly Increase
Apple Announces Q2 2026 Revenue Report: $111.2 Billion Revenue, 17% Yearly Increase

Apple has released its second quarter revenue report for the 2026 fiscal year. The company reported revenue of $111.2 billion, net profit of $29.58 billion, and earnings per share of $2.01. Here are the full details. Apple Sees 17% Annual Revenue Gr…

Tim Cook said the demand for iPhone 17 is 'extraordinary' but supply constraints affected sales
Tim Cook said the demand for iPhone 17 is 'extraordinary' but supply constraints affected sales

Apple announced its quarterly results and reported that iPhone revenue was $56.99 billion. This figure is slightly below the average analyst expectations prior to earnings, but Tim Cook stated in an interview with Reuters that Apple could sell more. …

John Ternus Joined Apple's Q2 2026 Earnings Call and Said "There is an Incredible Roadmap
John Ternus Joined Apple's Q2 2026 Earnings Call and Said "There is an Incredible Roadmap

There was a notable addition in Apple's Q2 2026 earnings call; new CEO John Ternus joined the discussion alongside current CEO Tim Cook and CFO Kevan Parekh. Here are the details. First Appearance as Apple's New CEO In today's earnings call, which …

OpenAI Provides Tips on New iPhone App
OpenAI Provides Tips on New iPhone App

ChatGPT continues to be the most downloaded app on the App Store, and it seems that OpenAI is about to release a new iPhone app soon. OpenAI may be planning an iPhone version of the Codex app OpenAI is making significant investments in the Codex de…

Apple Stocks Saw a Small Increase After Q2 2026 Earnings Report
Apple Stocks Saw a Small Increase After Q2 2026 Earnings Report

After the announcement of Apple's Q2 2026 financial report, the shares showed a slight increase in the after-hours trading session as the market digested the results and expectations for the third quarter of 2026. Here are the details. Apple Shares …

Apple Announced That Supply Constraints for Mac mini and Mac Studio Will Last a Few More Months
Apple Announced That Supply Constraints for Mac mini and Mac Studio Will Last a Few More Months

In today's quarterly earnings call, Apple CEO Tim Cook addressed the ongoing supply shortages of Apple's professional desktop Macs. Many configurations of the Mac mini and Mac Studio are completely sold out in Apple Stores. Cook noted that customer …

Apple's R&D Spending Reaches a New Record
Apple's R&D Spending Reaches a New Record

Apple's research and development expenses reached an all-time high in the company's latest quarterly results, indicating that the overall efforts in artificial intelligence development in the industry are ongoing. Here are the details. Apple's R&D E…

Apple to Apply for Tariff Refunds, Plans to Reinvest Money in U.S. Production
Apple to Apply for Tariff Refunds, Plans to Reinvest Money in U.S. Production

Apple CEO Tim Cook stated today that the company has requested refunds for the customs duties it paid last year under the tariffs announced by Donald Trump. It was noted that these tariffs were recently deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. H…

Apple's June Quarter Expectations
Apple's June Quarter Expectations

Apple today announced its expectations regarding revenue growth, margins, and significant business trends in the context of the ongoing memory shortage for the June quarter of the 2026 fiscal year. Here are the details. Apple's June Quarter Expectat…

Apple announces that the iPhone 17 series is the most popular model in its history
Apple announces that the iPhone 17 series is the most popular model in its history

Apple announced today another record-breaking quarterly earnings and made a major announcement about the iPhone 17 series: it is now the most popular model family in the company's history. The iPhone 17 family marks a significant new milestone Ap…

Apple and Porsche Introduced 80s-Inspired Race Car Designs at Laguna Seca
Apple and Porsche Introduced 80s-Inspired Race Car Designs at Laguna Seca

A big weekend for Apple and racing in America. F1 returns to America on Sunday with the Miami Grand Prix on Apple TV. Meanwhile, Apple and Porsche collaborated on a design for an anniversary race car that will be on track in California on May 3. Po…

Apple announces new AirPods Pro 3 software update
Apple announces new AirPods Pro 3 software update

Apple has released a new software update for AirPods Pro 3 users. Here are the details. The new AirPods Pro 3 software update is now being distributed Today, Apple launched the new AirPods software, which is the first major update since the release…

Apple TV is Bringing Back Three Beloved Sci-Fi Series This Summer
Apple TV is Bringing Back Three Beloved Sci-Fi Series This Summer

Apple TV is preparing a lineup filled with beloved comedies like Ted Lasso and Trying, along with a few fan-favorite sci-fi series this summer. Here are three sci-fi series returning to Apple TV. #1: Dark Matter Season 2 Dark Matter is returning …

iOS 26.4 improved Apple's Health app and bigger updates are coming soon
iOS 26.4 improved Apple's Health app and bigger updates are coming soon

Apple's Health app received two welcomed improvements with iOS 26.4, and rumors suggest that Apple is preparing for major updates with iOS 27. Apple Health added two sleep-related features with iOS 26.4 Apple's Health app gained two new features …

New iPads are coming out this year, what is expected according to rumors?
New iPads are coming out this year, what is expected according to rumors?

We are entering a summer season filled with software announcements, but Apple has more than 15 new hardware products expected to be released later this year; among them are multiple iPads. Here’s what to expect about the new iPads. #1: iPad mini wit…

Facebook and Instagram are Losing Users, Signs of Low-Quality Shares are Emerging
Facebook and Instagram are Losing Users, Signs of Low-Quality Shares are Emerging

For a long time, I've been hearing that Facebook and Instagram users are increasingly dissatisfied with their social media feeds, and now it seems there is some concrete data to support this. Meta has acknowledged that the number of daily active use…

It is Claimed that Apple Glasses Will Support Vision Pro Style Hand Gestures
It is Claimed that Apple Glasses Will Support Vision Pro Style Hand Gestures

We expect the Apple Glasses product to be launched at some point next year, and an uncertain rumor suggests that these glasses may borrow a significant feature from the Vision Pro. In particular, it is said that they may have the ability to recogniz…

Motorola Razr Fold price and availability announced
Motorola Razr Fold price and availability announced

The book-style foldable smartphone market continues to grow ahead of the anticipated launch of the iPhone Fold or iPhone Ultra this year. So far, we have seen models from Oppo, Huawei, and Samsung, and soon a new Motorola device will also be on the m…

Logical Reasons Behind Apple Ultra Rumors
Logical Reasons Behind Apple Ultra Rumors

A report published yesterday suggested that a range of Apple Ultra products, including a foldable iPhone and a MacBook with an M6 processor, could be released soon. So far, of course, this branding has only been used for an Apple Watch. This could i…