Zorin OS 18.1 Released, Windows Application Detection Expanded and Downloads Exceeded 3.3 Million
Zorin OS announced the release of version 18.1 and that the total download count has reached three and a half million. This update expands the database used for detecting Windows applications, offers some desktop improvements, and updates pre-install…
Google Meet Increases Video Quality for High-Resolution Screens
Google is enhancing video quality for Google Meet users with high-resolution screens while providing access to the service via web browsers. This upgrade is most noticeable in meetings with three or more participants and has started to be rolled out …
Atlassian Will Collect Jira and Confluence Data by Default
As of August 17, 2026, Atlassian will begin collecting metadata and in-app data from Jira, Confluence, and other cloud products to train AI models. This policy will affect its 300,000 global customers differently based on their subscription level. Cu…
Zoom Validates Meeting Participants in Real-Time with World ID Deep Face
Zoom has announced a partnership with Tools for Humanity to integrate World ID Deep Face technology into Zoom Meetings. The aim is to validate whether participants are human or generated by artificial intelligence in real-time. This integration is pr…
Apple Achieves Significant Victory in Battle with Masimo
Apple has achieved a significant victory in its ongoing battle with Masimo over patents related to the blood oxygen feature of the Apple Watch. Here are the details. Some Context For the past few years, Apple and health technology company Masimo ha…
Last Chance: Opportunity to Win a MacBook Pro and BenQ 4K Nano Gloss Monitor
Today is the last day for your chance to win Apple’s latest MacBook Pro! This giveaway is organized to celebrate BenQ’s MA series monitors designed for Mac. The winner will also receive the new BenQ 27" 4K Nano Gloss Monitor! Check below to enter the…
BNP Paribas Raises Apple Stock Target, Identifies Memory Shortage Opportunity
Today, BNP Paribas raised Apple’s stock price target from $260 to $300. Here are the details. Apple Could Turn Memory Shortage into Opportunity In the past few weeks, we have seen many research reports mapping the impact of the memory shortage on t…
India Lifts Mandatory Pre-Installation of Government App on Apple iPhones
Reuters reports that the Indian government has abandoned its plan to mandate pre-installations by Apple and other smartphone manufacturers. Here are the details. India Steps Back from Controversial Plan At the end of last year, the Indian governmen…
Is Apple Canceling the Cosmic Orange iPhone Color This Year?
Today, we learned more details about the color options for this year's iPhone 18 Pro. This report has naturally raised many questions about the future of the popular cosmic orange iPhone 17 Pro color... Will the iPhone 18 Pro Come with Cosmic Orange…
Apple to Showcase Nearly 60 Works and Demos at Upcoming AI Conference
Apple is one of the sponsors of this year's International Conference on Representational Learning. The conference will take place from April 23-27 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where dozens of works will be presented. Here are the details you can expect…
Less is More: The Best Matte Screen Protectors for iPhone, iPad, and MacBook
Using the iPad Pro with a nano-texture display reaffirmed our preference for anti-glare screens. Of course, this also led me to want everything to have a nano-texture. While not all Apple products offer nano-texture display options, there are many wa…
Apple TV Announces Two New Upcoming Movies
Apple TV had created a packed film calendar for this year, but the broadcaster recently announced two new titles coming soon. One of them will premiere next month. Here are the details. New Film from John Travolta for Apple TV, Plus a Peanuts Featur…
Apple Account Pages Updated with iOS 26.4
iOS 26.4, when released last month, brought many new features and changes. Among these changes are innovations in the design of Apple Account screens in several system applications. Here are the changes. The design of Apple Account menus with iOS 26…
iPhone 18 Pro release date: When is Apple's new flagship coming?
Apple's new flagship iPhone 18 Pro and its variants are expected to be unveiled this fall, following the same pattern the company has adhered to for years. Here’s what you need to know about the announcement date, release date, and model details of t…
New Unlocked iPhone Air $150 off, MacBook Air up to $300 off, 24GB M5 MacBook Pro, iPad $299, and more
In addition to the ongoing price drop of AirPods Pro 3, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break highlights the M4 MacBook Air 512GB model, which is $300 off its original price. At the same time, the M5 model is available for $50 more, and there’s a rare opportu…
Four New Macs Coming This Year
Apple has already introduced three new Macs this year, but there are four more new Macs expected to be released in the remaining months of the year. Here’s what’s coming. Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra The Mac Studio was updated a little ove…
New Design Changes Expected with iOS 27
The next major iPhone software update, iOS 27, will be introduced on June 8, and rumors suggest it will bring at least two changes to the Liquid Glass design. #1: New System-Wide Liquid Glass Slider Currently, in iOS 26, Apple offers a primary op…
Apple Watch, AirPods, Smart Home and Health Marketing Leader Retires
According to Bloomberg, Stan Ng, who has served at Apple for many years, announced his retirement in a post on his LinkedIn profile. Here are the details. Another Leader Leaves Apple Health Division Stan Ng was the marketing head for Apple Watch, A…
Reddit's iOS App is Adding Liquid Glass Soon, Here's What It Looks Like
Apple's new Liquid Glass design was introduced last fall with iOS 26, but it continues to support third-party applications, and Reddit's iOS app will implement it very soon. Here’s what Liquid Glass looks like in the Reddit app. The Latest Reddit Be…
Perplexity's Personal Computer AI Assistant Feature Launched for Subscribers on Mac
Last month, Perplexity announced the Personal Computer as a Mac-based personal AI assistant. Today, the company's Perplexity Computer system, inspired by OpenClaw, is being released in a Mac-exclusive version. Perplexity Announces the Arrival of the…
Blackmagic Camera App Updated to Version 3.3 for iOS, Alongside Apple Watch
Before NAB 2026, Blackmagic Design announced the latest update for the Blackmagic Camera app. This video-focused mobile application provides much more control over the iPhone's cameras compared to the standard iOS Camera app, and the new version 3.3 …
OpenAI's Codex Mac Application Adds Three Key Features Beyond Agency Coding
OpenAI is releasing a new version of the Codex desktop application today. The latest Codex update adds three important features that extend its use beyond agency coding. Today's release marks the beginning of a change for Codex. The application is b…
9to5Mac Daily: April 16, 2026 – iOS 27 Leaks, Siri Bootcamp
Listen to a summary of the day's top stories on 9to5Mac. The 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: T…
Apple Glasses Design, iOS 27 Features, and Creator Studio Updates
Benjamin and Chance are following some interesting details about iOS 27 and the first feature updates to the Creator Studio package, along with the increasingly poor availability of the Mac mini and Mac Studio. Additionally, Bloomberg provides inform…
Apple Announces Events Ahead of TCS London Marathon
Last month, Apple was announced as the official partner of this year's TCS London Marathon. Now, the company has confirmed a series of events and activities leading up to the main race scheduled for April 26. Here are the details. Apple Brompton Road…
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…