CarPlay users often request web browsers and video apps for use while parked, but Apple limits CarPlay apps to a handful of categories. Adapters that run Android apps and display CarPlay .
However, thereâs now an app on the App Store that includes a browser feature for playing video. The CarPlay app loads URLs from the web to play video while parked.
moreâŚAll iPhone 17 Pro rumors have pointed to one thing: a redesigned horizontal camera bar. While many people have called this ugly, it does have a hidden perk for users whoâd like to customize their phones.
moreâŚFor the past couple years, Iâve noticed a weird bug on Appleâs Messages app â specifically to do with images. Iâve been hoping that Apple would get around to fixing it for the longest time, but they havenât thus far.
moreâŚWelcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If youâre a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.
Ping Pong Club is a realistic table tennis simulator for Apple Vision Pro. It supports spatial audio and offers dynamic lighting for an authentic gameplay experience. Despite relying solely on hand tracking, it actually works quite well.
moreâŚAltStore PAL, one of the first alternative app store available for iPhones in the EU after last years major DMA changes, has announced the release of AltStore Classic for AltStore PAL users â allowing hundreds of non-notarized apps, including those that require JIT compilation, to be installed with no hassle.
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Software updates on macOS have been challenging for a few years. Between rapid OS releases, Apple silicon authentication requirements, and endless user deferring prompts for weeks at a time, itâs become harder for IT teams to strike the right balance between security and productivity. On one hand, devices need to stay up to date for security and support reasons. On the other hand, you canât disrupt users in the middle of their workday with forced reboots or surprise upgrade prompts in the middle of a meeting.
moreâŚPrototyping is an important stage in the development of a new app. And to make life even easier for developers, prototyping platform Play recently introduced Play to Xcode, which essentially turns mockups into real app projects.
moreâŚNBA fans are still recovering from the shocking trade of star Luka Doncic from the Mavericks to the LA Lakers. And in a new interview with Doncic, he reveals that his iPhone might still be recovering a little too.
moreâŚThe Instagram app has its own built-in camera, so users can take photos and videos for Stories without needing another app. While users can save this content to their photo library, some people have noticed that the Save button on the Instagram camera has now disappeared â but luckily thereâs already a fix available.
moreâŚThis fall Apple will launch four new iPhones, including the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. But with the iPhone 17 Pro Max, the company is leaning hard in the opposite direction, and thus fulfilling the wish of many users over the years for the most battery life possible.
moreâŚFor the vast majority of people, CarPlay is a must-have. Appleâs in-car experience provides a vastly superior infotainment experience than most options from carmakers. Thereâs quick access to your favorite apps, integration with Siri, seamless connectivity, and more.
Here are some of my favorite tips and tricks for making sure youâre getting the most out of your CarPlay experienceâŚ
moreâŚwatchOS 11.4 launched a couple weeks ago, bringing with it a new alarm feature that offers something new for users who wear their Apple Watch to sleep.
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I love outlet adaptors for HomeKit, but if you still use them to automate lamps, it might be time to switch things up (sorry for the pun). Smart plugs are a great way to get started, but smart bulbs give you more control over the lighting experience and work with overhead lights. With smart bulbs, you can change the color, set different brightness levels, and group them by room or scene. It is an easy upgrade that adds flexibility without complicating your setup. This week, I am looking at the .
moreâŚApple TV+ recently announced that its longest-running comedy, Mythic Quest, has been canceled. But there was some good news thrown in with the bad. Apple gave its blessing for the creative team to revise the finale for a more fitting ending, but that has introduced a George Lucas-eque problem.
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Thereâs a lot of excitement around iOS 19 due to the major redesign it will bring, but the update is also expected to introduce a new paid service thatâs sure to be included in Apple One. Hereâs whatâs coming.
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While we are still tracking one of the best prices ever on Apple Certified Refurb Apple Watch Ultra 2 units as well as Apple Pencil Pro, todayâs lineup of Apple deals are (mostly) all about Apple Watch Series 10. Despite the fear of looming price hikes around very corner on the internet, Amazon is now offering 42mm and 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 back down at the lowest price we have tracked to date with $100 off the list prices across several configurations. The deals start from $299 in brand-new condition and as low as $270 on open-box units, ranging up through the titanium models. Those offers join the best deals we have tracked on the 15-inch 16GB M4 MacBook Air and whole lot more youâll find down below.
moreâŚApple Sports has rightfully earned a reputation for being an app that continues to deliver. The latest win is a new social feature coming to Apple Sports called Game Card Sharing.
moreâŚCurrent tensions around US trade policy may be helping delay a coming EU penalty against Apple, according to a new Wall Street Journal report. Here are the details.
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Ever wonder what malware macOS can detect and remove without help from third-party software? Apple continuously adds new malware detection rules to Macâs built-in XProtect suite. While most rule names (signatures) are obfuscated, with a bit of reversing engineering, security researchers can map them to their common industry names.
In this edition of 9to5Mac Security Bite, I revisit a story I started working on in May of 2024. Because Apple is continuously adding new modules to its XProtect suite to combat the latest malware trends, I suspect this column will continue to update over time. Hereâs what malware your Mac can detect and remove on its own:
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Appleâs China troubles keep abounding. While the companyâs main concern is an ongoing trade war between the US and China, where most Apple products are manufactured, iPhone sales are another big struggle. And a new report on Q1 smartphone sales in China shows things are getting worse.
moreâŚIâve often said Iâm a Mac-first guy. If I were only allowed to keep one piece of Apple tech, then Iâd hand in my iPhone and iPads (yeah, Iâll get to that plural âŚ) without blinking.
If I want to work while traveling, then my MacBook Pro naturally comes with me. But you may be surprised to know that Iâve also commonly taken it with me on vacations and even some long weekends away âŚ
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Seeing people who arenât developers create apps through vibe coding lately has reminded me of something from two years ago that bodes well for the future of Siri. Vibe coding is the term assigned to the process of building apps using AI by describing the app that you want to exist.
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WhatsApp this week released a major update that adds a new way to create and manage sticker packs without having to leave the app. Read on as we detail exactly whatâs new for WhatsApp users.
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Appleâs Reminders app has become a powerful task manager in recent years, and thereâs one highly versatile feature that helps me stay sane when my to-do list grows out of control: Smart Lists.
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Following Severance is a tough job, but Apple TV+ has done surprisingly well so far, helped in large part by Seth Rogenâs hit comedy The Studio. And per a new interview with one of the showâs co-creators, thereâs no end in sight for the series.
moreâŚThis is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: Apple Vision Air, iPadOS 19 getting Mac-like, watchOS 12, and AI Siriâs surprising timing. Here are this weekâs Apple rumors.
moreâŚOver the week, the Trump administration announced a set of exemptions for its tariffs imposed on products imported into the United States from China. The exemptions cover product categories like smartphones and laptops, giving Apple a huge reprieve for the iPhone, Mac, and more. In comments earlier this week, Trump bragged about how he âhelpedâ Apple with these exemptions.
A new report from The Washington Post dives into the inner workings of the Trump administration, particularly as they relate to Apple CEO Tim Cook.
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