Google Introduced Gemini 3.1 Flash Live with Quick Responses and Long Conversation Context
Google has introduced a new model designed for real-time voice conversations, Gemini 3.1 Flash Live.…
Los Angeles Jury Finds Meta and Google Liable in $3 Million Social Media Addiction Case
A jury in Los Angeles found Meta and Google liable in a case brought by a woman identified in court …
Apple Adds Terminal Paste Warning in macOS Tahoe 26.4
Apple has introduced a new security feature in macOS Tahoe 26.4 that detects potentially dangerous c…
iOS 27: Apple Will Allow Claude and Other AI Chatbot Applications to Integrate with Siri
Apple will introduce iOS 27 at the WWDC event on June 8, and we are learning new details about what to expect in the next major iPhone software release. Mark Gurman from Bloomberg is providing more information, especially about the changes coming to …
Converting Audio Files to M4B Audiobooks on macOS Made Easy with AudioBo
It has been over a decade since I became a fan of audiobooks. I have had an Audible subscription since 2008 (before it was purchased by Amazon), and during this time, I have listened to hundreds, if not thousands, of books. A few years ago, I wrote a…
OpenAI Isn't Just Closing Sora This Month
On Tuesday, OpenAI announced that it has shut down a video application powered by artificial intelligence called Sora. The iPhone app was launched in September and its six-month existence was as brief and entertaining as the app itself. Apparently, S…
Netflix Announces Price Increase for All Subscription Plans
Netflix is getting more expensive again... The streaming giant has announced new pricing for all subscription plans, with the Premium plan now costing $26.99 per month. Here are the details. Netflix is more expensive across all plans; Premium is now…
WWDC Announced, iOS 27 Siri and AirPods Max 2
Benjamin and Chance discuss the surprise announcement of AirPods Max 2, the official announcement of WWDC 2026, and the confirmation that the company will be bringing ads to Apple Maps. Additionally, Bloomberg reports on the latest Siri chatbot desig…
Google Translate's Live Headphone Translation Feature Launched on iOS
iPhone users can now perform instant translation in over 70 languages by using headphones with Google Translate. Here’s how it works. The feature supports over 70 languages Google announced today that the Live Translation feature of Google Translat…
Apple Gives Rare Bonuses to iPhone Designers
According to a new report by Bloomberg, Apple has given "rare bonuses" to iPhone hardware designers this week. These bonuses are said to be worth "hundreds of thousands of dollars" and are seen as a way to deter employees from leaving for high-paying…
Apple Stops Mac Pro and Has No Future Hardware Plans
The end of an era: Apple has confirmed to 9to5Mac that the Mac Pro has been discontinued. The Mac Pro was removed from Apple’s website on Thursday afternoon. The "buy" page for the Mac Pro on Apple’s website now redirects to the main page for Macs, a…
This Shortcut Finds All Your Long Videos and Frees Up iPhone Storage Space
While I appreciate Apple’s desire to keep the stock Photos app as simple as possible, there are some surprising shortcomings. One of these is the lack of the ability to sort or filter videos by length or file size. This is quite a fundamental shortc…
There May Be Significant Design Changes in iPhone 18 Models
Recent reports indicate that the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models will include several design updates. Now, a new leak suggests that one of these changes—a smaller Dynamic Island—will also be applied to more iPhone 18 models. Dynamic Island Will Shr…
Crunchyroll Channel Added to Apple TV App, What Does This Mean?
Apple's TV app has long offered a 'Channels' feature that allows users to subscribe to and watch other services within the app. The anime platform Crunchyroll has been added as a notable new channel after a long hiatus. Crunchyroll Joins the Apple T…
iOS 26.5: When Will Apple Release the First Beta Version?
Apple released iOS 26.4 for everyone this week, and with this update, it offered new emojis, Apple Music updates, and more to iPhone users. Now, the attention of loyal 9to5Mac readers is turned to iOS 26.5. We have received many questions about when…
Five New Features in Apple Music with iOS 26.4
iOS 26.4 has been released and includes five new features for the Music app. Here are the updates for Apple Music in iOS 26.4. #1: Playlist Playground iOS 26.4 uses Apple Intelligence to support a new Playlist Playground feature in Apple Music. …
Lockdown Mode on Apple Products Has Never Been Hacked, Company Confirms
This month, iPhone security is in the spotlight as Apple closes known vulnerabilities. The company warned iPhone users running outdated software to update this week. Meanwhile, Apple officially states that Lockdown Mode has been effective against hac…
How to Watch Major League Baseball on Apple TV Every Friday Night?
Friday Night Baseball is returning to Apple TV tonight, and the first of many doubleheaders for Apple subscribers is happening this season. Here’s how you can watch MLB games on Apple TV. Friday Night Baseball Returns to Apple TV: How to Subscribe a…
Big Spring Sale Day 3: M5 MacBook Air at Lowest Price, $438 Off Apple Watch Models, M4 iPad Air and More
On the 3rd day of the Amazon Big Spring Sale, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready. Along with the ongoing holiday pricing on AirPods Pro 3 and discount opportunities on the 13- and 15-inch M4 MacBook Air models, the new 24GB 13-inch M5 MacBook Air …
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The CardPointers app can now integrate with ChatGPT and more [50% off]
I had previously written about why CardPointers is one of my favorite apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The recent update to CardPointers added integrations that can be used with ChatGPT, Claude, and any MCP-compatible AI platform. Additionally, CardP…
BenQ MA Monitors Offer Compatible Colors with Your MacBook Screen – And You Have a Chance to Win One
One of the most important features of MacBooks is Apple's attention to color calibration. This is great when using your MacBook, but the situation can change when you connect it to an external monitor, and you may see noticeably different colors. Thi…
Apple Takes Measures Against New Tactics of Cybercriminals
9to5Mac Security Bulletin, Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform is presented exclusively. Our job is to make Apple devices ready and secure for work. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines the latest Apple-specific secu…
Apple Big Spring Discounts: AirPods Pro 3, Max 2, MacBook Air, iPad and More
We have entered the 4th day of Amazon's Big Spring Discounts, and Apple deals continue throughout the weekend. The first cash discount for AirPods Max 2 (currently in stock with trade-in opportunities available) and holiday pricing for AirPods Pro 3,…
Indie App Spotlight: Guided Breathing App ‘Yogi Breath’
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we introduce the latest apps in the indie app world. If you are a developer and want to promote your app, get in touch with us. If you want to add more meditation to your life, …
My Expectations for the MacBook Air Redesign
Apple introduced the MacBook Neo at the beginning of this month, and in my opinion – this has completely changed the MacBook series as we know it. If you have previously purchased a MacBook Air and you do not need 16GB of RAM for heavy multitasking –…
Apple @ Work: Eero adds LTE backup for remote workers and Starlink could be this for businesses
Apple @ Work is brought to you exclusively by Mosyle, which is the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates all the tools needed to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and secure Apple devices in the workplace…
A Rare True Crime Series Released on Apple TV
Twisted Yoga is a new Apple TV series premiering today, and it presents a rare true crime offering for the platform. Twisted Yoga is available on Apple TV, all episodes now streaming Apple TV has built a vast library of sci-fi hits, thrillers, an…
Amazon Announces New 'Prime Video Ultra' Plan
Amazon has announced that it will launch a new streaming plan called 'Prime Video Ultra' next month, which will change the current ad-free plan and offer more features. Prime Video Ultra will be Amazon's only ad-free streaming option and will cost $…
Apple @ Work: IT leaders fear supplier lock-in
Apple @ Work is exclusively provided by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates all the necessary solutions to deploy, manage, and secure Apple devices in the workplace seamlessly and automatically on a si…
How to Watch Formula 1 Races on Apple TV?
Starting from the 2026 season, Apple TV has made an exclusive agreement to broadcast Formula 1 in the United States. This agreement covers all Grand Prix, qualifying, and practice sessions. In short, you need an Apple TV subscription to watch Formul…
Spotify's New Feature Takes Music Control into Your Hands
Spotify was an early player in the field of algorithmically suggested music. Now, the company is testing a feature that allows listeners to influence Spotify's recommendations more directly. This feature is called Taste Profile and is currently in be…
iFixit reviewed the new MacBook Neo and was (mostly) pleased with what they found
Expectations were quite high for what iFixit would find when they opened the MacBook Neo. Here’s what emerged. ‘We haven't been this happy with a MacBook since 2012’ In the last few days, many reports have been published stating that the MacBook Ne…
HomeKit Weekly: Shelly Gen4 Plug Brings Together Wi-Fi 6, Matter, and Thread in One Smart Plug
Choosing a smart plug often feels like a gamble on which protocol will win. Belkin has ended support for its Wemo series. Shelly seems to have given up on gambling and decided to include everything. I tested the Shelly Plug US Gen4 and it’s fantastic…
Adobe to Pay $75 Million in Compensation for Making Subscription Cancellations Difficult
Adobe has reached a $150 million settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. This agreement includes a $75 million payment and $75 million worth of free services for users. Adobe Denies Any Wrongdoing but Will Pay a Total of $150 Milli…
Average iPad Sale Price $583 in Last Quarter: Report
A new report published by Counterpoint Research indicates that the average selling price of the iPad has increased by approximately 10% despite a decline in shipments in the broader tablet market. Here are the details. Apple Offsets Tablet Market De…
Apple TV is Preparing for Major Premieres Over the Next Five Weeks
Apple TV has made a strong start to the year with popular series like Shrinking, Hijack, and Monarch: Legacy of Monsters; however, many more noteworthy new premieres are coming in the next five weeks. March 18: Imperfect Women Imperfect Women is …
Digg Shut Down After Expected Comeback
In January, we discussed the long-awaited relaunch of the community platform Digg. Today, Digg CEO Justin Mezzell announced that the site would go offline due to a "unique bot problem." Here are the details. A Bit of Context Last March, Digg's origin…
Alicia Keys Takes the Stage for Apple's 50th Anniversary Event at Grand Central
Apple held a spontaneous 50th anniversary celebration at the Grand Central store with the participation of famous artist Alicia Keys. This was the first of many events that will take place worldwide, and Apple Grand Central marked the beginning of th…
Apple TV: All Academy Award Winners and Nominees So Far
While waiting for the 98th Academy Awards to take place on Sunday, Apple has a total of six nominations for F1: The Movie, The Lost Bus, and Come See Me In The Good Light. Here is the complete list of all the Oscar awards that Apple TV has won and be…
ChatGPT Adds Shazam Music Recognition and Interactive Math Visuals
OpenAI announced two separate updates for ChatGPT this week: Shazam integration for in-app music recognition and a new interactive visual system for math and science topics. Both features are designed to make ChatGPT more useful for everyday tasks an…
Sonos Brings Back Android Notification Panel Playback Controls After Two Years
Sonos has quietly brought back Android media playback controls in its mobile app, correcting one of the most criticized changes introduced in the major app redesign in 2024. The redesign aimed to make the Sonos app faster, easier, and better, but it …
Intel Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus Processors for Enhanced Gaming Performance
Intel has announced its new desktop processors (Core Ultra 7 270K Plus and Core Ultra 5 250K Plus) as part of the Arrow Lake Refresh series. The company hopes that the new chips will help strengthen its position in the desktop gaming market following…
Google Photos Adds Feature to Switch Between AI Search and Classic Results
Google Photos is introducing a new toggle button that allows users to switch between AI-powered Ask Photos results and traditional keyword-based search. Shimrit Ben-Yair, the head of Google Photos, announced this change on the X platform. Previously…
Android Phones Are Getting Faster with New Kernel Optimization
Google has announced a new optimization technique designed to enhance the performance of Android devices. This change focuses on the Android kernel, which is a core part of the operating system that manages hardware and system processes. This new tec…
Microsoft Brings Xbox Mode to Windows 11 PCs
Microsoft will bring Xbox mode to Windows 11 PCs, laptops, and tablets starting in April 2026, initially available to users in select markets. The company confirmed this feature in a post by Next Generation Vice President Jason Ronald and outlined it…
Unskippable 30-Second Ads Coming to YouTube TV Viewers
YouTube is expanding unskippable 30-second ads to its connected YouTube TV app. Google has confirmed that this format will join the existing mix of 6-second bumper and 15-second ads. Google's AI-powered ad system selects which format to play based on…
Apple Releases Security Update for Older iPhones and iPads
Apple has released security updates for older iPhones and iPads to address vulnerabilities targeted by the Coruna exploit kit, which has been used in cyber espionage and cryptocurrency theft attacks since February 2025. These patches cover devices th…
Google Chrome Coming to ARM64 Linux Devices in Q2 2026
Google has announced that Chrome for ARM64 Linux will be available in the second quarter of 2026, sometime between April and June. This release will bring full Chrome functionality to Raspberry Pi boards, Pinebook laptops, Mac computers running Asahi…
Google Play Offers Users the Opportunity to Try Paid Games for Free
Google has announced a new Game Trials feature that allows users to try out paid games before purchasing them. This system enables players to access the full version of a game for free for a limited time. If players decide to purchase the game after …
Apple TV's Star-Studded New Comedy Looks Like a Winner According to Reviews
Margo's Money Problems is one of the most anticipated premieres on Apple TV this spring, and the first reviews are extremely positive. Margo's Money Problems Offers a Strong Adaptation of the Best-Selling Novel A significant pair of Apple origina…
iPhone Fold's Wrinkle-Free Screen Approaching a Major Milestone
The iPhone Fold is six months away from its launch, and according to a new leak, its wrinkle-free screen is approaching a significant milestone: it is preparing to enter mass production. The iPhone Fold screen panel is expected to start mass product…
Tim Cook Announces Apple's '50 Years of Thinking Different' Celebrations
Apple's 50th anniversary will be celebrated next month on April 1, and CEO Tim Cook, marking this significant milestone, has released a new letter. Apple CEO Tim Cook wrote a letter celebrating the company's 50th anniversary It is not often that …
Apple Launches New ‘Hello Apple’ Instagram Account
Apple has opened a new @helloapple account in addition to its existing @apple account. Here are the details. The new @helloapple Instagram account says ‘Our Stories and Your Story’ Apple is not new to Instagram, but the company has officially dec…
Parallels Shares Update on MacBook Neo and Windows Virtual Machine
Last week, Parallels reported that the Parallels Desktop for Mac software has not yet been tested on the MacBook Neo. Following the release of Apple’s $599 laptop, Parallels returned with an update regarding virtual machine compatibility. The good n…
Google Maps' Biggest Update: Immersive Navigation
Google Maps is implementing "the biggest update in over a decade" to the driving experience with Immersive Navigation, which redesigns visuals and offers "more intuitive navigation." This starts with a "live 3D view" reflecting the buildings, overpa…
M5 MacBook Air and First Cash Discounts on M4 Model
In today’s 9to5toys Lunch Break newsletter, we find the first cash discounts on the new M5 MacBook Air series with a $50 discount. Additionally, there is a $320 discount on the M4 model offered by Amazon. There are also $50 discounts on the M5 Pro Ma…
First Cash Discounts on M5 MacBook Air and M4 Model
In today’s 9to5toys Lunch Break newsletter, you can find the first cash discounts on the new M5 MacBook Air series with a $50 discount and a huge opportunity on the M4 model with a $320 discount provided by Amazon. There are also ongoing discounts of…
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iPhone 17e: Apple Finally Got the Affordable iPhone Right [Video]
Apple has been trying to offer us an affordable iPhone for years. First, they introduced vibrant colors with the iPhone 5c, then launched the iPhone SE series, and last year released the iPhone 16e. However, these iPhones always came with some compro…
India Prepares New Production Incentives as Apple Increases iPhone Manufacturing
As India’s current phone manufacturing incentive program is about to end, the country is planning new incentives to boost production. Here are the details. India Focuses on Recent Production Increase Although Apple has diversified its production away…
New iPhone Fold RAM, Storage, and Price Information
The iPhone Fold is coming this fall, and new rumors that emerged today provide details about the expected RAM, storage, and pricing. iPhone Fold features and potential prices revealed in latest rumors Earlier this week, several leaks surfaced conta…
Apple Reduces App Store Commission Rates in China Starting March 15
Apple announced this evening that due to regulatory discussions in China, developers will pay lower App Store commission rates starting March 15. Here are the details. Changes Resulting from 'Discussions with the Chinese Regulator' In a new post pu…
DIRECTV App Brings Sports Center to iPhone and iPad
Sports Center is no longer just a feature available on DIRECTV's televisions. This week, DIRECTV updated its iPhone and iPad app, bringing the live sports center functionality to iOS. DIRECTV announced the app update today with a blog post: DIRECT…
Apple TV Achieves First F1 Victory Against ESPN
Apple TV achieved its first F1 victory against ESPN. Eddy Cue noted that the Australian Grand Prix race last week attracted more viewers on Apple TV compared to the same race a year ago. Alex Weprin from The Hollywood Reporter shares the details on t…