SkyDex: Turning Weather into a Pokémon Adventure
I have been a Pokémon fan my whole life. I still remember the day I went to Best Buy with my dad at the age of 6 and got my first Pokémon game, Pokémon Blue. I became instantly hooked. I grew up playing all the games, watching the series, and I still…
For Now, Liquid Glass in Pixelmator Pro is Exclusive to Creator Studio
Earlier this year, Apple introduced a new subscription package called Apple Creator Studio. This package provides users access to all Apple professional software, such as Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Motion, and Pixelmator Pro on Mac and iPad. With thi…
Apple in Business: Adding an Existing Mac to Apple Business Manager
Apple Business is exclusively offered by Mosyle; Mosyle is the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates all the necessary tools to deploy, manage, and secure Apple devices in the workplace seamlessly and automatically …
Mac mini and Mac Studio Models Out of Stock at Apple
The availability of the high-end models of Mac Studio and Mac mini continues to decline due to worsening supply constraints and the impending M5 refresh. Many models are now shown as "currently unavailable" on the Apple Store, meaning that buyers can…
Amazon Announces 'Prime Video Ultra' with New Features
Last month, Amazon announced that Prime Video Ultra would soon launch in the US, and it officially arrived that day. Here are the details and how to sign up. Prime Video Ultra is Amazon's new ad-free plan priced at $4.99/month, replacing the previou…
Car Keys Coming Soon to Apple Wallet with Lexus
The vehicle key feature of Apple Wallet is gaining momentum with several major car brands recently offering or preparing to offer support. Now we can add another brand that will be "coming soon" to this list: Lexus. Lexus is adding Apple Wallet vehi…
New iPhone Fold Leaks Cover 'Ultra' Name, Launch Timing, and More
This week has been quite intense for rumors regarding the iPhone Fold. However, today, new shares from well-known leak sources cover the rumored 'iPhone Ultra' name, launch timing, and Apple’s supply plans. 'iPhone Ultra' Name and September Launch G…
Discounts: $150 off all 15-inch M5 MacBook Air models, $99 off Series 11, Nomad leather iPhone 17 cases, and more
Among today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break headlines is Apple’s most affordable 15-inch M5 MacBook Air model. There’s a $150 discount on the 1TB model and more (available in all colors), along with discounts of up to $199 on the 2026 MacBook Pro. This Space …
New 'Siri' Application in iOS 27: Features According to Rumors
Third-party chatbot applications are continuously dominating the top ranks of the App Store, and with iOS 27, Apple is preparing to offer a first-party Siri application for your iPhone's Home Screen. Here are the features according to rumors. Siri A…
Face-to-Face Experience for Apple TV This Month in LA
Apple is hosting a face-to-face ‘Think Apple TV’ experience in LA over two weekends at the end of this month, here are the details. ‘Think Apple TV’ event will take place for free at Westfield Century City shopping center If you live near LA, you w…
Satechi 3-in-1 Qi2 Charger Review: 25W Power and Stylish Apple Aesthetics
I have been a Satechi customer for years. I have used countless of their products, from iPad hubs to computer accessories and chargers. They produce great, high-quality accessories that match the Apple aesthetic. Most recently, they launched the 3-in…
Customize Your iPhone Wallpaper in a Fun Way with iOS 26
iOS 26 continues to add many new ways to customize your iPhone, but one of my favorites was the 3D spatial wallpapers featured in the initial 26.0 release. Learn how to use this feature. How to Apply 3D Spatial Effects to Your iPhone Wallpaper in iO…
OpenAI Warns Users to Update Mac Applications
OpenAI is asking its users to update their Mac software to the latest versions as of today due to "excessive caution." This is due to a security issue related to Axios, a third-party developer tool used by OpenAI. The company emphasizes that it has …
App Store battle continues: Apple and Epic clash over court ruling
Apple and Epic have presented new requests regarding whether the court can uphold a recent ruling in the ongoing App Store legal battle. Here are the details. Some recent information about this extensive case Last Monday, April 6, the U.S. Ninth Ci…
iOS 26.4 Adds New Liquid Glass Effect Modification Setting
iOS 26.4 introduces a new 'Reduce Bright Effects' setting that allows you to disable various glowing elements commonly found in Liquid Glass. Here are the details. 'Reduce Bright Effects' A New UI Setting in iOS 26.4 The Liquid Glass design in iO…
XChat, X's independent messaging app, is launching on iPhone and iPad next week
XChat, X's independent messaging app, now has a release date. XChat is coming to iPhone and iPad within a week. The listing on the App Store for the messaging app shows a preview of the design, a detailed icon, and the release date of April 17. You…
9to5Mac Daily: April 10, 2026 – Apple Store Closures, and More
Listen to a summary of the day’s top stories on 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcast app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play or through our special RSS feed on Overcast and other podcast apps. Sponsored by Backblaze: Reliable…
Report: Apple Tops Global Smartphone Market for the First Time in Q1
Counterpoint Research has published its latest report on global smartphone shipments for the first quarter of 2026. The report shows that strong demand for the iPhone 17 has helped Apple secure the top spot in the market. Here are the details. ‘Ecos…
Apple Previews AI, Accessibility, and AirPods Pro 3 Research for CHI 2026
Apple has confirmed that it will present three studies at the ACM Conference on Human-Computer Interaction 2026, which will be held later this month, including research on creating AI-powered user interfaces, accessibility, and the redesign of AirPod…
VSCO Report: Photographers' Perception and Use of Artificial Intelligence
VSCO has published a new report investigating how photographers use artificial intelligence, based on responses from professional and amateur photographers. Here are the findings of the report. Photographers exhibit cautious optimism despite concerns…
Three Series That Concluded Their Seasons on Apple TV This Week
Apple TV’s weekly programming schedule will look quite different after this week, as three series have aired their season finales. Shrinking, The Hunt, and The Last Thing He Told Me Season Finales Now Available If you are used to certain new Appl…
Google Photos Adds Video Playback Speed Control to Android App
Google Photos is adding a new video playback speed control to its Android app. This feature allows users to adjust playback directly between 0.5x and 2x speeds within the app. The feature is currently being rolled out gradually to Android users, but …
Google AI Edge Eloquent Voice Note Taking Application Launched on iOS
Google has launched a new voice note taking application called Google AI Edge Eloquent for iOS. The app transcribes locally using Gemma-based models and offers an optional cloud mode that utilizes Gemini for additional text cleaning. It is currently…
Xbox Insiders New Achievement Notifications, 100% Completion Highlights, and Game Hiding Options
Microsoft has announced three updates to the Xbox Achievements system currently available for Xbox Insiders. The changes include a redesign of the achievement unlock notifications, a visual indicator for fully completed games, and an option to hide i…
Amazon Closes Store Access for Kindle Models Released in 2012 and Earlier
Amazon has announced that Kindle e-readers and Kindle Fire tablets released in 2012 or earlier will no longer be able to purchase, borrow, or download new content from the Kindle Store starting May 20, 2026. After this date, previously downloaded con…
Meta Introduced Muse Spark, Its First Private AI Model
Meta has introduced a private AI model called Muse Spark, developed by the Superintelligence Labs team. Unlike the Llama models, the weights of Muse Spark are not publicly available. Currently, access is limited to the AI portal of Meta at meta.ai, …
Microsoft Fixes Windows 11 Start Menu Search Issues Caused by Faulty Bing Server Update
Microsoft has released a server-side fix for a known issue affecting the Start Menu search on some Windows 11 23H2 devices. The issue began on April 6 and was related to a Bing update aimed at improving search performance. Microsoft rolled back the u…
Device-Bound Session Credentials with Google Chrome 146
Google introduced Device-Bound Session Credentials with Chrome 146 for Windows. This security feature cryptographically ties session cookies to a device's hardware, making it impossible for stolen cookies to be used on a different machine. Support f…
Gmail Adds End-to-End Encryption for Google Workspace Users on Android and iPhone
Google has expanded end-to-end encryption for Gmail on Android and iPhone devices through the official Gmail app. This feature was previously available to desktop users within Workspace and is now accessible on mobile devices with the same approach. …
Google Introduced the Notebook Feature in Gemini
Google has launched the notebook feature in the Gemini application. This feature allows users to organize chats, files, and specific instructions into designated project areas, which are automatically synchronized with NotebookLM. The update is curr…
Microsoft Removes Copilot Branding from Notepad, Introduces New 'Writing Tools' Menu
Microsoft has begun removing the Copilot branding from Notepad in Windows 11, and a new preview version is now available for all Windows Insiders. The update replaces the Copilot icon with a pen icon and renames the AI menu to writing tools. The core…
Transition of Apple Card to Chase: What Will Not Change and Uncertainties
Apple Card is officially transitioning to Chase; Apple's current partner Goldman Sachs will complete the transition process within the next one or two years. Apple has published details on what to expect during the transition process, here are all th…
Claude Cowork and Corporate Features with Managed Agents
Claude Cowork, an application available on macOS, is losing its "research preview" label today with the introduction of Anthropic's corporate capabilities. Additionally, Anthropic is reclaiming the AI agent narrative with Claude Managed Agents. Clau…
Apple TV Adds Two Exciting New Series in the Future
Apple TV has brought back one of its biggest hit series and will release a new comedy series next week. But looking further ahead, there are two newly announced exciting Apple TV series. Here are the details. #1: The Husbands, A24 Series Starring Ju…
New Apple TV Movie Now Available with Keanu Reeves
Apple TV subscribers can now watch the platform's new comedy film Outcome, starring Keanu Reeves (The Matrix) and co-written and directed by Jonah Hill (The Wolf of Wall Street). You can watch the trailer below. ‘Outcome’ Now Available on Apple TV …
WhatsApp Brings Status Updates to the Top of the Chats Tab
The new WhatsApp version on TestFlight contains references that Status updates (the app's version corresponding to Instagram's Story format) will be brought to the Chats tab. Here are the details. Hints About the Upcoming Feature Although WhatsApp …
Report: Apple Saw a 9% Growth in Mac Shipments in Q1 2026
A new report from IDC reveals that the overall PC market showed slight year-over-year shipment growth in the first quarter, but Apple saw one of the strongest gains among its competitors. Here are the details. Component Shortages Begin to Affect the…
Cronos: Dawn of New Day is Coming Natively to Apple Silicon Macs
Bloober Team announced that the award-winning game Cronos: Dawn of New Day will be released with native support for Apple silicon Macs on April 28. Here are the details. Important games continue to come to Mac Cronos: Dawn of New Day was released l…
Adobe's Low-Processing Camera App Expands Support for Certain iPads and iPhone 17e
Adobe's experimental camera app has received a new update that adds initial support for iPads with at least 6GB of RAM and the new iPhone 17e. Here are the details. Project Indigo Gains 'First iPad Support' Last June, Adobe announced Project Indigo…
Apple Releases macOS 26.4.1 Software Update, Here Are the New Features
Apple has released a new software update for Mac: macOS 26.4.1. You can find out what to expect from the latest version here. macOS 26.4.1 Arrived a Day After iOS and iPadOS Updates Yesterday, Apple released minor software updates for both iPhone a…
FBI Recovers Deleted Signal Messages Using iPhone Notification Data
According to a new 404 Media report, the FBI succeeded in recovering deleted Signal messages from an iPhone by extracting data stored in the device's notification database. Here are the details. Access to Notification History Despite Signal Deletion…
iPhone Fold Visualized, HomeKit Adaptable Temperature, MacBook Neo Shortage
Benjamin and Chance analyze the form factor of the iPhone Fold and investigate why many of Apple's Macs are so backordered. Additionally, NASA is taking the iPhone to space, Aqara is launching the first thermostat supporting HomeKit's new Adaptive Te…
Apple collector showcases 50 years of Mac startup sounds [Video]
Retro technology archivist TechyThings shared a fantastic video on Instagram showcasing the startup sounds, tones, and chimes from multiple Apple desktops and laptops over the years. You can watch the video below. Among the many tributes made by use…
Researchers Detail How a Prompt Injection Attack Bypassed Apple’s AI Protections
A resolved issue allowed researchers to bypass Apple’s restrictions and force the LLM on the device to perform actions under the attacker’s control. Here’s how they did it. Apple Strengthened Its Defenses Against This Attack Two blog posts published …
Instagram Now Offers the Ability to Edit Comments After Posting
Instagram made a small change worth celebrating: comments can now be edited after they are posted. Here are the details. Instagram allows users to edit their comments for 15 minutes Have you ever had to delete an Instagram comment due to a typo and…
OpenAI Introduces $100 Monthly Pro Plan for Codex Users, Here are the Details
OpenAI is launching a revamped $100/month ChatGPT subscription for Codex users. Here’s a comparison with the current OpenAI plans and their contents. ChatGPT Pro Now More Affordable OpenAI introduced the Codex Mac application in February, providing…
Apple Updates Creator Studio Apps: Including Logic Pro and Pixelmator Pro
Apple has released new versions for Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and other applications in the Creator Studio app package. Updates are also available for Final Cut Camera, Photomator, and more. Logic Pro Gains Dolby Atmos Mix Preview and Step Reflex Pa…
Apple Permanently Closes Three U.S. Stores, Here’s Why
Apple announced that it will close three retail stores in the United States, including locations in Connecticut, Maryland, and California. Apple is Closing These U.S. Stores In a statement to MacRumors, Apple confirmed that it will close the followin…
9to5Mac Daily: April 9, 2026 – iOS 26.4.1 Released, More
Listen to a summary of the day's top news from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcast app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed on Overcast and other podcast players. Supported by Backblaze: Rel…
Two Design Changes in iPhone 18 Pro
It has been a big week for iPhone Fold rumors, but a reliable leak source has shared updates about two potential design changes related to the iPhone 18 Pro. Recent updates indicate that the design of the iPhone 18 Pro is not yet finalized Today,…
Enjoy the Sound with Spotify's New Feature
Spotify has introduced a new universal switch that makes the app completely sound-focused. No, it’s not a switch to hide podcasts and audiobooks, but it turns off almost all videos. Spotify Brings Video Control for Everyone Spotify suggests that us…
DIY MacBook Neo SSD Upgrade to 1TB
If you thought the MacBook Neo might be suitable for you, but the maximum storage of 512GB was not enough, a YouTuber might have some good news. By performing a DIY upgrade, he replaced the SSD with a 1TB model, which is faster than the stock SSD pr…
Former Apple Engineers Created an AI Button Similar to iPod Shuffle – But They Won't Explain Why
Several years ago, I mentioned that AI hardware devices are like trying to invent an iPod after the iPhone. Two former Apple engineers seem to have embraced this situation with an AI button that resembles the iPod shuffle. While the AI wearable devi…
Car Keys in Wallet: New Support for Two Major Car Brands
Apple Wallet has gained many new features with iOS 26, but another significant development is the expansion of car key support to more car brands. Here are the recent and upcoming major car key launches. Apple Wallet is supported by Toyota and Rivia…
Deals: All-time low price of $150 off on 24GB M5 MacBook Air, $199 off on 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook, black Apple USB-C cables and more
In today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break headline, the Midnight 24GB M5 MacBook Air with 1TB storage reaches an all-time low price of $150 off on Amazon. Additionally, we see the new 2026 model 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro returning with the best price of $199 …
Goodbye, Llama: Meta Introduces Muse Spark AI with Thinking Mode
Llama is no more; Muse Spark is here. Meta has relaunched its artificial intelligence efforts with a new model named Muse Spark. Unlike the announcement of Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview, Muse Spark is available to the public today. Meta is prep…
How to Use the New Apple Music Feature for CarPlay in iOS 26?
CarPlay has gained new features with iOS 26.4 and some exciting new applications have been added. However, one of my favorite features recently is the update in Apple Music, which is a perfect change for cars in iOS 26. Here’s how to use it. Pins in…
Overcast Launches Podcast Transcripts with New iPhone App Update
Overcast, the popular third-party podcast client, has started to roll out a major new feature in its latest update: transcripts are now available. Transcripts Now Available for All Users in Overcast Overcast version 2026.04 was released today on th…
iPhone 18 Pro's Camera Feature May Prove Less is More According to Rumors
The iPhone 18 Pro is coming this fall, and according to rumors, one of its features, the updated Camera Control button, may prove an old saying: less is more. The iPhone 18's Camera Control May Drop Touch Features, Offering a Simpler Button When …
ChatGPT Adds Its First Streaming Video Application, Here’s What They Can Do
The features of ChatGPT applications continue to seek a purpose. In this process, it has found a streaming partner looking for an audience. So what will happen now? Tubi, the First Streaming Video Service with a ChatGPT Application OpenAI’s ChatGPT a…