Deals: 1TB M5 MacBook Air, 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro new lowest price, Apple black USB cables, chargers and more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break kicks off with Apple’s most affordable new 1TB M5 MacBook Air model ret…
The Ability to Increase Volume Up to 500% with Opera One
Opera is updating the Opera One browser with several innovations that enhance the in-browser video s…
Apple Releases iOS 26.5 Public Beta 3
Apple has released the third public beta version of iOS 26.5. The previous public beta introduced a …
Friends and Neighbors Confirms New Star for Season 3
Apple TV’s hit series Friends and Neighbors has begun shaping its cast for Season 3, even though it has only released two episodes of its second season. Here are the details. Michelle Monaghan Joins Friends and Neighbors According to Deadline, Mich…
Tim Cook Increases Nike Investment with New $1 Million Stock Purchase
Regulatory documents show that Tim Cook has once again increased his stake in Nike, reaching a total of 130,480 shares. Here are the details. Tim Cook Increases Nike Shares Last December, Nike's investor website announced that Tim Cook purchased 50…
Netflix Launches Updated iPhone App with Vertical Video Streaming
Netflix is updating its iPhone app with vertical video streaming following issues experienced with the Apple TV app. Netflix announced that the new app will arrive in April The company revealed the new app feature in a letter sent to investors afte…
Apple Music Service Experiencing Outage
Apple's System Status page indicates an ongoing outage affecting some users, confirming that the Apple Music service is unavailable or slow. Here are the details. Apple Music is Experiencing an Outage According to Apple's System Status page, the Ap…
Casely Reannounces Power Bank Recall Following In-Flight Explosion and Death Incident
MagSafe compatible accessory manufacturer Casely has reannounced the recall of Power Pods following reports of new incidents since its initial recall last April. Here are the details. Power Pods Model E33A Must Be Returned Immediately Casely, as no…
iCloud Backup Uncovers $320 Million Crime Syndicate in Brazil
Data obtained from an iCloud backup played a significant role in uncovering a $320 million money laundering scheme in Brazil. This led to the arrest of several influencers and musicians. Here are the details. iCloud backup from an unrelated investiga…
Bluetti FridgePower: Essential Protection Against Power Outages
A complete home battery backup system offers the highest level of flexibility to protect against power outages. Prices range from $1,200 to $10,000 depending on which devices you want to power and for how long. However, Bluetti's FridgePower is a br…
MacBook Neo Sold Out for April, Demand for Apple's $599 Laptop Increased
Apple has exhausted its inventory of the MacBook Neo for April. The earliest delivery dates for new MacBook Neo orders from Apple are now indicated as May. The launch of the MacBook Neo resembles a flagship iPhone launch more than a typical Mac relea…
The Latest Apple Glasses Presentation Highlights Apple's Strengths
This week, Mark Gurman shared new details about Apple Glasses through Bloomberg, emphasizing the design. Here are the reasons why it seems that Apple truly showcases its strengths with the upcoming product. Apple Glasses will feature an iconic and 'i…
Apple TV's Exciting London Thriller Series Returns Next Week: Early Reviews Here
Apple TV's crime thriller series set in London, Criminal Record, is returning next week with a new season. Here’s what early reviews are saying about Criminal Record season 2. Criminal Record Season 2 Reviews Highlight a Strong Second Season In r…
Big Discounts on Technology Products: 1TB M5 MacBook Air, AirPods Max, and More
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break announces that Apple’s most affordable 1TB M5 MacBook Air model is on sale at Amazon for its lowest price ever. This model has a $150 discount. Additionally, there are ongoing holiday price opportunities for AirPods Pro 3…
Anthropic Introduces New Opus 4.7 Model Focused on Advanced Software Engineering
Anthropic has announced its latest artificial intelligence model, Claude Opus 4.7. The new version comes two months after the update of the previous model and aligns with Anthropic's previous update frequency. Opus 4.7 Requires Less Supervision for …
Apple's Weather App Revamped Its Important Feature
Apple's Weather app has revamped an important feature that the average user hopefully won't have to use too often: Advanced Security Alerts for Emergencies. Here's how these features work. iOS 26.2 Introduced Advanced Security Alerts to the Weather …
Apple Uses 100% Recycled Materials in Three Categories and Offers 10% Discount
Apple highlighted its latest environmental progress ahead of Earth Day next week. This includes the use of 100% recycled materials in three categories. The company also offers a 10% discount on AirPods and other accessories when you recycle a qualify…
Apple Leaks Four New Features for iOS 27
As WWDC approaches in June, we are learning more about what to expect from iOS 27. A leak today details four features likely anticipated for iOS 27, including Apple Intelligence, Wallet, and more. iOS 27: Four New Features According to Rumors These f…
Adobe's New Firefly AI Assistant Executes Multi-Step Tasks
The Adobe Firefly AI Assistant, which will soon be available in public beta, will take a user's request and then organize multi-step workflows across multiple Creative Cloud applications. Here are the details. AI-Powered Workflows Across Creative Cl…
Netflix Ruined the Apple TV App by Switching to a Customized Video Player
Netflix made another controversial change in the Apple TV app. In recent weeks, the company has stopped using the native tvOS 26 video player in favor of the customized player it uses on other TV platforms. In practice, this makes the most common int…
Opera Expands Browser Connector Functionality to Opera One and Opera GX
Following the launch of MCP compatibility in Opera Neon last month, Opera is now bringing the browser connector feature to Opera One and Opera GX. Here’s what this means, here are the details. Opera Takes MCP Compatibility Beyond Neon A few weeks a…
9to5Mac Daily: April 15, 2026 – Amazon and Apple Satellite Deal, and More
Listen to a summary of the day's top news on 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcast app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast apps. Sponsored by CardPointers: The …
Three Unique Crime Thriller Series Coming from Apple TV
Apple TV has made crime thrillers one of the biggest genres, and this trend will continue with three unique new series coming soon. Here’s what’s coming. Widow’s Bay: April 29 Matthew Rhys (‘The Beast in Me’) plays the mayor of a small New Englan…
Technology Deals: The Affordable M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $150 Off, Apple Watch Starting at $219, Black Apple USB Cables Starting at $7
Today's 9to5Toys Lunch Break highlights the affordable 2026 M5 Pro MacBook Pro being $150 off and ongoing $150 price drops on all 2026 M5 MacBook Air configurations. Additionally, current generation Apple Watch models starting at $219 feature rare de…
Quick Access to App Store Updates with iOS 26.4
iOS 26.4 has changed the location of app updates in the App Store. However, there is a shortcut available to access them just as quickly as before. The Home Screen Offers Quick Access to the App Store's 'Updates' Screen Most iPhone users don’t bothe…
Google Launches Gemini AI Mac Application, Here’s What They Offer
Google’s Gemini AI application is consistently one of the top three iPhone applications on the App Store. Starting today, Gemini is also available as a dedicated Mac application. Gemini Mac Application Includes Keyboard Shortcut for Instant Access …
How to Steal $10,000 from a Locked iPhone
A new video from the Veritasium YouTube channel shows that a specific vulnerability could allow someone to steal $10,000 from a locked iPhone—but you probably don’t need to worry. Veritasium video highlights a niche security vulnerability that emerge…
iPhone users can no longer downgrade to iOS 26.4
Following the release of iOS 26.4.1 last week, Apple has today stopped signing the iOS 26.4 version. What does this mean? Apple no longer signs iOS 26.4 installations MacRumors noted that Apple stopped signing the iOS 26.4 version earlier today. This…
Google One Offers 50% Discount on YouTube Premium
After increasing the AI Pro storage space at the beginning of this month, Google One is now offering a limited-time discount on YouTube Premium. This offer is valid for Google One Premium subscribers who pay $9.99 per month for 2 TB of storage or mo…
New report claims App Store search suggestions and ads direct users to 'nudify' apps
The Technology Transparency Project (TTP) conducted new research focusing on how Apple's own search and advertising systems can help users find these apps, following its report in January that highlighted many "nudify" apps available in the App Store…
Apple to Drive OLED Laptop Growth in 2026
According to a new report from Counterpoint Research, Apple is expected to play a significant role in driving the growth of OLED laptop screens in 2026. This will occur despite the broader OLED market being under pressure from rising memory costs and…
Apple to Send Siri Engineers to Multi-Week AI Coding Camp
The Information reports that a group of Apple engineers working on Siri will be sent to a "multi-week camp to learn how to code using AI." Here are the details. Apple Wants Siri Engineers to Keep Up with AI Coding Tools According to reports, out of…
Microsoft's Idea to Keep Students Away from MacBook Neo
The effects of the MacBook Neo continue to be felt in the PC industry this week. The Verge has noticed that Microsoft has launched a new "Microsoft College Offer" initiative. Through this offer, university students in the U.S. can receive Microsoft …
Apple Will Introduce More Than 15 New Products This Year
Apple has had a very busy year with new product launches, but more is on the way. Here’s every new Apple product expected for the remainder of this year. iPhone 18 Family, Including the First Foldable Model Apple’s flagship iPhone 18 series will …
Exciting Update for Pluribus Season 2
Pluribus Season 2 is in the works, and one of the stars of the show has shared a major update about its return. Pluribus Season 2 starts filming this fall, says star Karolina Wydra Apple TV’s sci-fi hit series Pluribus has been off the air for ju…
What Should the Foldable iPhone Be Named?
Apple is expected to launch its first foldable screen iPhone this year. However, there are uncertainties about when it will be released and what Apple will name it. For me, iPhone Fold is the clearest way to refer to the foldable iPhone without an o…
iPhone Ultra is Coming: Six New Features of Apple's High-End Model
Apple's first foldable iPhone is coming this fall, and according to rumors, it will be called the iPhone Ultra. Here are six features expected from Apple's new high-end iPhone Ultra. Design: Book-style folding with titanium, wrinkle-free screen iPh…
Apple executives talked about their biggest failures, MacBook Neo, and more
It has been a month since the launch of the MacBook Neo, and all signs indicate that this is a hit for Apple. In a new interview published today by Tom’s Guide, Apple executives John Ternus and Greg Joswiak provided more insights about the MacBook N…
36 million Xfinity customers' data exposed – how to claim your compensation
In 2023, cyber attackers gained access to the personal data of 36 million Xfinity customers. Comcast announced at the time that the exposed data included names, contact information, and dates of birth. Subsequently, a class action lawsuit process beg…
Apple Releases iOS 26.5 Public Beta 2
Apple has released the second public beta version of iOS 26.5. This version follows the iOS 26.5 beta 2 for developers and adds a descriptive advertising feature in Apple Maps. iOS 26.5 Features and Changes Although there are no Gemini-supported ar…
Anthropic Adds Routines to Revamped Claude Code, Here’s How It Works
Anthropic's Claude Code features a new repeatable routines capability that works even when your Mac is offline. Claude Code has been redesigned as part of the Claude app for Mac, with new features. Claude Code routines work on Anthropic's web infras…
Apple Releases Public Beta 2 for iPadOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and More
Yesterday, Apple released the beta 2 version of iPadOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and more for developers, and today the public beta version has also arrived. Expectations for iPadOS 26.5 Public Beta 2 and Others If you are part of Apple's public beta progra…
Google Announces 'Skills' to Create Quick Workflows in Chrome's Gemini
Gemini in Chrome is gaining a new Skills feature that allows you to quickly execute frequently used prompts. This feature not only saves time but also helps educate users on what Gemini can do when given a webpage. Skills are one-click workflows tha…
A Big Surprise Left for This Fall's iPhone 18 Launch
Rumors continue about this fall's new iPhone 18 series, but there is still one major question mark: how many iPhones will Apple introduce? The iPhone Air 2 Will Determine Whether Apple Will Offer Four New Models or Just Three This Fall There is a…
YouTube Music Releases Split-View Now Playing Redesign for Android and iOS
YouTube Music's split-view Now Playing redesign, which has been in the works since last year, is now being widely rolled out. At the top, you will notice that the "Song" and "Video" toggles now use icons and the cover image is slightly larger than b…
AirPods Pro 3: Better Than the Launch
Apple released the AirPods Pro 3 in September 2025. Since that day, I have been using these headphones every day. I have used them for everything from workouts to runs, Zoom meetings, travel, and daily listening. What really caught my attention is no…
Developers of Vibe Coding App Anything Reveal Next Steps After Long Struggle with Apple
After a dispute that led to its removal from the App Store twice, the developers of the vibe coding platform Anything announced to the public that Apple is excluding a new generation of app creators through outdated app review guidelines. Here are th…
9to5Mac Daily: April 14, 2026 – MacBook Neo Competition, and More
Listen to a summary of the day’s top news on 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcast app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play or through our custom RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast apps. Supported by CardPointers: The best…
Margo's Money Problems Now Streaming on Apple TV with Elle Fanning
Apple TV subscribers can now watch the first three episodes of the comedy-drama Margo's Money Problems, featuring stars like Elle Fanning (Predator: Badlands), Michelle Pfeiffer (Basic Instinct), and Nicole Kidman (The Hours). Here are the details. …
Apple Threatens to Remove Grok from App Store
In a privately obtained letter, Apple explained to U.S. senators how it has been working behind the scenes to address the viral increase of sexually explicit deep fakes produced by Grok earlier this year. Here are the details. Apple Worked Behind the…
Apple Releases Updated Business App with Apple Vision Pro Support
Last month, Apple announced plans to bundle its enterprise tools into a free package under the name Apple Business. The unified Apple Business platform is officially available today and includes the updated Business app. Business Essentials is Now A…
Apple Removed Fake Ledger App and Freecash
According to CoinDesk, a fake Ledger app stole millions of dollars from App Store users. TechCrunch uncovered that another app was collecting sensitive user data. Apple removed both apps today. Here are the details. Fake Scanning App Stole Funds fro…
OpenAI Introduces GPT-5.4-Cyber Model for Defense Cybersecurity
OpenAI has announced a new artificial intelligence model named GPT-5.4-Cyber. Similar to Anthropic's Claude Mythos, this new "cyber-permitted" version is designed for defense cybersecurity and is not for public use. OpenAI's Latest Version Aims to P…
Apple Says It Only Partially Complied with Jon Prosser's iOS 26 Leak Case Notifications
Apple and Michael Ramacciotti's lawyers reported the latest developments in the trade secrets case regarding the leak of iOS 26 design details to the court. Here are the new updates in the case. Case Update Last February, Apple and Ramacciotti subm…
New Home Screen Setting for App Icons with iOS 26
Apple has added many new ways to customize your iPhone in recent years. One of my favorite features is a Home Screen setting in iOS 26 that matches the color of your app icons to the color of your iPhone or its case. Here’s how to use it. iOS 26 app …
New Activity Challenges Coming for Apple Watch
Apple Watch is offering two new challenges this month to encourage reaching specific Activity goals on Earth Day and International Dance Day. Here are the details. Earth Day and International Dance Day Will Bring New Apple Watch Activity Challenges …
Apple TV users can get Peacock for $2/month
Apple TV offers subscribers the option to add Peacock Premium for just $2/month, and now a similar package offer has been launched through Prime Video for those who prefer to subscribe directly via Amazon. Prime Video users can now combine Apple TV a…
Google Meet Voice Translation Available on Android and iOS Applications
Google has started to roll out the real-time voice translation feature in Google Meet for Android and iOS applications after the web version. This feature converts the spoken audio during a call into the participant's preferred language. The mobile …
Interactive 3D Models and Simulations in the Gemini App
Google has introduced the ability to create interactive 3D models and functional simulations within the Gemini app. This replaces static diagrams with visualizations that users can manipulate directly in the chat window. The feature is currently avai…
Microsoft Simplifies the Windows Insider Program with Two Channels
Microsoft has announced updates regarding the Windows Insider program; it is reducing the channels of this program to two main options and providing Insiders with more direct control over the features they access. The company states that these change…
Linux 7.0 Official Rust Support and New Code for SPARC and Alpha CPUs Released
Linus Torvalds announced the release of Linux kernel 7.0. This version uses a round number to help avoid confusion due to the 6.x series reaching a point. Torvalds clearly stated that major version numbers do not necessarily indicate architectural ch…
CPUID Website Hacked to Spread Malware
Hackers gained access to the CPUID website's secondary API between April 9 at 15:00 UTC and April 10 at 10:00 UTC. During this time, the site provided malicious download links instead of valid installers for several popular hardware monitoring tools.…
Anthropic Introduced Claude for Word: Change Tracking, Comment Responses, and Document Scanning
Anthropic has introduced Claude, an integration with Microsoft Word that allows users to directly access Claude's editing features within documents. Edits are shown as tracked changes, comments are managed within the heading, and updates are applied …