Apple Pays Extra Fees to Move iPhone Production Outside of China
Apple shifted a significant portion of iPhone production outside of China last year, yet had to pay extra fees to carry out this process. The company has reached an important milestone in its goal to split iPhone production equally between China and…
MagSafe Monday: LISEN Qi2 3-in-1 Charger
I love a simple desk setup. If you feel the same way, the LISEN Qi2 3-in-1 charging station has the potential to manage all your chargers. With Qi2 standard support and fast charging up to 15 watts, this device is a perfect companion for anyone who i…
Apple's Smart Home Screen to Launch Around iOS 27
Apple has been developing a smart home screen for years, but the product's launch primarily depends on the completion of the promised Siri update. A new report confirms that Apple is targeting the launch of its smart home screen around iOS 27. Mark …
A New Feature for iPad Power Users with iPadOS 26.4
iPadOS 26 introduced a completely new window system for applications, and iPadOS 26.4 adds a significant improvement that multi-window users will appreciate. iPadOS 26.4 Reports Hidden Windows of the Application and Offers an Option to Show All For…
A new setting in iOS 26.4 allows you to disable the Liquid Glass effect
iOS 26.4 beta 4 has arrived today, bringing a new 'Reduce Bright Effects' setting that allows you to disable various glowing elements commonly found in Liquid Glass. 'Reduce Bright Effects' is a new user interface setting in iOS 26.4 The Liquid G…
First Apple Studio Display XDR Unboxing Videos and Reviews Released
Last week, Apple introduced two new desktop monitors: the updated Studio Display and the completely new Studio Display XDR. Now, the first unboxing videos and reviews have arrived ahead of the launch on Wednesday. First, iJustine unboxes and evaluat…
Apple Introduces Partner Finder Tool
The Apple Partner Finder Tool will help businesses and governments find authorized resellers and technical partners. This tool will provide support in areas such as device purchasing, distribution, and IT management. Here are the details. ‘Let’s fin…
M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro Reviews: Extremely Fast
Apple’s new MacBook Pros with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips are hitting the market this Wednesday, and reviews for the latest models have arrived. Here’s what the reviews are saying. M5 Pro and M5 Max Chips: Powerful Performance, but Faster SSDs Provide a…
Apple TV: Jeff Daniels Joins The Morning Show's Fifth Season
This will be the third collaboration between Apple TV and Daniels. Here are the details. Daniels Returns to the Newsroom, So to Speak According to Deadline, Daniels will take on the role of "a self-made billionaire and founder of a prominent investme…
ChatGPT returned to the top of the App Store after the DoD agreement discussion
OpenAI's recent contract with the U.S. Department of Defense sparked backlash among users and briefly propelled Claude to the top of the App Store. Here are the details. Claude Reached the Top of the App Store on March 1 If you have been following th…
German publishers push regulators to penalize Apple for App Tracking Transparency
German media agencies and publishers are calling on the country’s competition authority to reject the changes proposed by Apple regarding App Tracking Transparency (ATT) and to impose penalties on the company. Here are the details. A Bit of Backgroun…
What You Need to Know About MacBook Neo Repair Costs
If you are considering purchasing the new MacBook Neo for yourself or a family member, it may be helpful to know the repair costs. Here are the details. Prices With and Without AppleCare According to MacMagazine, estimated service costs for the new…
You Can Now Use Shazam Directly from ChatGPT
Starting today, users can ask Shazam questions to identify a song without leaving ChatGPT. Here’s how it works. The Shazam app is now available on ChatGPT A few months ago, Apple brought Apple Music to ChatGPT, allowing users to create playlists us…
Parkitect Available for Free on Steam Until March 9 and Features Multiplayer Co-op
Steam users have a limited opportunity to try Parkitect for free. This campaign is ongoing on Steam, allowing players to download and play the game without any charge until March 9. The offer also includes a free expansion pack that players can keep …
5 Applications That Make Driving Easier with Android Auto
Using Android Auto can make driving more practical by bringing your favorite smartphone applications directly to your vehicle's dashboard. While most drivers stick to basic apps like navigation and music, some lesser-known applications can add useful…
Anthropic's Explanations About Professions That Artificial Intelligence Could Replace
New research from Anthropic reveals how artificial intelligence is affecting jobs in the real world. The company analyzed usage data from the AI assistant Claude and found that some professions are increasingly exposed to automation, while many jobs …
OPPO Find N6 Global Launch on March 17
OPPO has confirmed that the Find N6 foldable phone will be globally launched on March 17, as stated in the company's official teaser. The announcement highlights the new Zero-Feel Crease panel as the device's main feature. This upcoming device follow…
ChatGPT Adult Mode Delayed Again
OpenAI has delayed the rollout of ChatGPT's adult mode for the second time and has not provided a new launch date. An OpenAI spokesperson told Axios that the company postponed the release due to engineers focusing on higher priority tasks. The adult …
iOS 26.4: AI Playlists in Apple Music and Other Updates Coming to Your iPhone
Apple is testing iOS 26.4 with developers and public beta users. This update brings end-to-end encryption testing for RCS, a security setting change that provides Device Protection by default, and a series of new features in Apple Music, Apple Podcas…
Apple's New 'Ultra' Products on the Way
Apple has introduced the extremely affordable MacBook Neo, but according to Mark Gurman's latest report, the company plans to delve deeper into the high-end segment with "more Ultra devices." According to Mark Gurman, Five New High-End Apple Products…
A Useful Hardware Feature Offered by Every iPhone Right Now
This week Apple is launching the new iPhone 17e, which doubles the storage space and replaces the $599 iPhone 16e. Apple’s decision to add MagSafe to the latest iPhone model means that every iPhone now has a useful hardware feature that Samsung phone…
These Smart New Manufacturing Processes Benefit Both Apple and the Environment
Apple's hardware design leader Molly Anderson stated that the company started from scratch in the production process of its new MacBook Neo, allowing for much more efficient use of materials. The company is also reportedly considering adopting an ex…
What is the Favorite Color of MacBook Neo?
Apple has stated that it wants the new MacBook Neo to be seen as a fun addition to the Mac series, and this is reflected in both the colors and the name. The new device comes with four color options; however, it must be admitted that these colors ar…
iPhone Fold design leaks revealed in 3D CAD render files
Apple is expected to introduce a completely new iPhone with a foldable screen this year. Ahead of the launch, Sonny Dickson shared what are rumored to be 3D CAD render files of the iPhone Fold design. Dickson's tweet includes two images. Both show t…
John Ternus Discussed Apple CEO Speculations, MacBook Neo and More
After the introduction of the MacBook Neo held yesterday, Apple Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering John Ternus spoke with ABC News about the new product, artificial intelligence, and speculation that he might be Apple’s next CEO. John Ter…
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show Breaks All-Time Record with Over 4 Billion Views
The Super Bowl took place nearly a month ago, but the official figures for Bad Bunny's Apple Music halftime show were released this week. And these figures confirm that the halftime performance has set a record. Bad Bunny's Performance Breaks Viewer…
OpenAI Updates ChatGPT with GPT-5.4 Thinking, Offering Six Major Improvements
Earlier this week, OpenAI launched GPT-5.3 Instant, promising to make ChatGPT more natural while using its most popular model. Now, OpenAI has returned with GPT-5.4 Thinking and Pro, a general update to its most capable boundary model. OpenAI last u…
9to5Mac Daily: March 5, 2026 – The Brand New MacBook Neo
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‘iPhone Duo’ my foldable iPhone name suggestion
Apple is releasing its first foldable iPhone this fall, and this device is commonly referred to as the ‘iPhone Fold’. However, I think the name of this device could be ‘iPhone Duo’. The foldable iPhone will likely not be called ‘iPhone Fold’ I’ve…
Tim Cook Says Apple Is a Solo Party at 50
The author of the new book Apple: The First 50 Years, David Pogue, conducted an interview with Apple CEO Tim Cook for CBS's "Sunday Morning" program ahead of the company's upcoming 50th anniversary. Tim Cook Hopes Steve Jobs' Principles Will Be Appl…
Kino Became the Ultimate Video App for iPhone 17 Pro
Kino, the professional video recording app for iOS, has received an update that makes it the ultimate filmmaking app for iPhone 17 Pro. The team at Lux Optics, the company behind Halide and Kino, explains how the newly released version 1.4 allows iP…
Apple Releases Second Version of iOS 26.4 Beta 3 for iPhone
Apple has released the second version of iOS 26.4 beta 3 for developers. The update comes three days after the first version. It is unclear what the new version fixes, but it is currently available as an over-the-air update. The build version of the…
Apple No Longer Offers M3 Ultra Mac Studio with Highest RAM Configuration
One year ago today, Apple introduced the M4 Max and M3 Ultra Mac Studio desktop computers. Along with Thunderbolt 5 and configurable SSD storage of up to 16TB, Apple presented the Mac Studio as a device offering unified memory of up to 512GB. As of t…
Apple Blocks Downloads of ByteDance-Owned Apps in the U.S.
Wired reports that Apple is preventing U.S. users from downloading or updating many ByteDance-owned apps, even if they have a valid Chinese App Store account. Here are the details. The Change Coincides with TikTok's Liquidation in the U.S. Despite By…
One of Apple TV's Biggest Hit Series is Coming Back Soon, Trailer Here
Your Friends & Neighbors premiered last spring and quickly became one of Apple TV's biggest hits. The series starring Jon Hamm is returning with its second season. Here is the new trailer. Jon Hamm's Coop Faces a New Enemy in the Your Friends & Neig…
Apple Plans New Colors for iMac Update
Since introducing the current iMac design in 2021, Apple has updated its chip twice and refreshed its colors only once. Apparently, this is set to change this year. Mark Gurman reports in his Power On newsletter for Bloomberg that Apple plans to use…
Apple Plans New 3D Printed Aluminum Chassis for iPhone and Apple Watch
Apple has introduced a new 3D printing manufacturing process for the titanium shell of the Apple Watch Ultra 3. This process allows the company to save on raw materials, improve costs, and use 100% recycled titanium powder. The company is also utiliz…
Apple Expected to Make a Bigger MacBook Pro Update in 2026
This week, Apple introduced the MacBook Pro models powered by the newly announced M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. The new Macs are currently available for pre-order and will be in stores on Wednesday, March 11. Therefore, the expectation that Apple will mak…
New Advantages of Apple's Calendar App with iOS 26
iOS 26 is a major update for many system applications such as Wallet, Messages, and Music. Although one of the popular applications, Apple Calendar, has relatively few changes, it has gained a unique new advantage: creating events through screenshots…
Early Geekbench Test Results of the New M5 Max Chip
Before the new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros are released on March 11, the first M5 Max benchmark results have appeared on Geekbench. Here are the results. New Records, If the Numbers Are Correct As we mentioned a few days ago, when an early bench…
How to Watch the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix on Apple TV?
The 2026 Formula 1 season starts this weekend with the first race being the Australian Grand Prix. If you are in the United States, the sport's new broadcaster is streaming all races live and on-demand with an Apple TV subscription. You can watch on…
Apple introduces new MacBook Neo, Studio Display XDR, MacBook Pro and more
Chance and Zac detail this week's Apple Mac announcements. The new M5 MacBook Air and more powerful MacBook Pro models come with an interesting new chip architecture and naming scheme. Additionally, the new Studio Display "family" is here with both g…
10 Artists from Australia's Rising Talents to Exhibit at the Sydney Opera House with iPad
Apple Pencil and iPad are indispensable tools for illustrators; this fact will be fully showcased later this month in Sydney, Australia. Apple and the Sydney Opera House have announced a "one-year collaboration" by commissioning a new artwork titled…
Apple Introduced 7 New Products This Week
Apple introduced seven new products, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, and more. iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air On Monday, Apple kicked off the week with two product announcements. The $599 iPhone 17e replaces the iPhone 16e with double the storage, fas…
MacBook Neo Pre-orders Delayed After Release Date
Apple introduced the all-new MacBook Neo on Wednesday, and some configurations are sold out for first-day deliveries. Update: As of Friday morning, the delivery of the pink base model has been pushed between March 16 and March 23. The other three ba…
Apple's 'HomePad' Launch Timing Updated
One of the Apple products I have been looking forward to the most is the 'HomePad'; a new HomePod-type device with a screen. However, according to the leaker Kosutami, the waiting period may be longer than expected. The 'HomePad' product is expected…
9to5Mac Daily: March 6, 2026 – More Information About MacBook Neo
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Why Apple's New Mac Desktop Computers Will Be More Expensive?
This week, Apple introduced many new Macs with the M5 chip and presented an interesting trend. More base storage, but at slightly higher prices. This situation has affected the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. Currently, the M4 versions of Mac mini, Mac…
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Weather mini’ Offers Travel Forecasts and More in a Sleek Design
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you are a developer and want your app to be featured here, please contact us. Weather mini is a beautifully designed weath…
Apple's Planned Products for 2026
Apple has just wrapped up an exciting week – starting with the iPhone 17 and ending with the MacBook Neo. Although we introduced 7 new products this week, there is more on the way in the near future. Let's take a look at these products. Mac Overall…
Apple @ Work: ABMate, the Local Mac Application It Deserves for Apple Business Manager
Apple @ Work is exclusively offered by Mosyle, which is 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…
9to5Mac Overtime 062: MacBook Neo, Making the iPad an iPad
Episode 062: Initial thoughts on the MacBook Neo, its advantages, compromises, and how it fits into the Apple ecosystem. Fernando and Jeff discuss how the MacBook Neo could be the best budget-friendly laptop of all time. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly…
User Experience: There's a Feature I Looked for in This MagSafe Battery [Video]
I have been searching for a slim MagSafe battery for years. I have tried dozens of these types of battery packs, and some were great, but they all had a common disadvantage; thickness. This year’s iPhone Air increased my desire for a slim MagSafe bat…
Did You Get a New iPhone? Here Are My Favorite MagSafe Accessories
Apple announced the iPhone 17e this week and solved one of the biggest issues of its predecessor by adding MagSafe support. There is a wide ecosystem of MagSafe accessories available for the iPhone, and these are some of my favorites. MagSafe Charg…
Apple introduces the plot of Ted Lasso Season 4 in a new clip
Ted Lasso Season 4 is coming this August, and Apple TV has shared a short clip introducing the plot of the new season. Ted Lasso Season 4 clip shows Coach Beard reading an important book Apple TV’s biggest show of the year is shaping up to be the r…
MacBook Neo, Apple's First Product with Three Unique Technologies
MacBook Neo, priced at $599, is a completely new type of laptop and is Apple's first "Neo" product. This new computer is also the first product from Apple to use three different technologies. MacBook Neo Comes with a New Trackpad Apple has been pro…
Four Innovations Expected in M6 MacBook Pro
Apple introduced the new MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max this week. However, rumors suggest that the M6 MacBook Pro will also arrive this year, bringing many new innovations to the Mac. #1: Touch Support Apple has long avoided explaining why t…
iOS 26.4: All New Features for Your iPhone
iOS 26.4 is currently in beta testing for developers and public beta users. This update adds a range of new features to the iPhone, including Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Messages, and more. Here are all the new iPhone features in iOS 26.4 and every…
First Cash Discount on the Most Affordable New M4 iPad Air, MacBook Air, Trail Loop and More
In today’s 9to5Mac Midday headline, there’s the first cash discount on the most affordable new M4 iPad Air (up to $249 with trade-in) and the opportunity to get the new M5 model with the same RAM/storage features as the M4 MacBook Air at a price $200…
MacBook Neo Will Affect More iPad Sales
Apple has finally introduced the long-awaited entry-level MacBook, the MacBook Neo, and it was truly worth the wait. The shiny new machine meets even the most optimistic price predictions with its starting price of just $599. There is little doubt t…