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It’s no secret that AI is improving the way scammers operate. Phishing texts are more convincing than ever, and malicious emails can look legitimate for longer than just a glance. Attackers are getting smarter about how they trick people into handing over money or personal info. But the good guys are getting better, too.

Earlier this week, Malwarebytes, best known for its real-time anti-malware protection software, launched a new AI-powered feature aimed specifically at mobile scams. I’ve been testing it out for the past few days. Here’s how it works and my quick thoughts on it.

More than a decade ago, I noted a shift that was taking place in my tech usage, with reader comments indicating I was far from alone. Essentially I started out wanting manual control over lots of processes before later opting for the convenience of allowing Apple apps and services to automate them.

I think we’re approaching another of those inflection points – this time courtesy of AI. Whenever Apple Intelligence evolves into something powerful, we’re going to have to decide exactly how much control we’re willing to hand over …

iOS 26 will pack a lot of changes and new features. But the new software won’t just improve the experience of using your iPhone. There are new features coming to CarPlay too, powered by the latest iOS 26 update. Here are three new CarPlay features on the way soon.

The Apple deals are seriously flying today folks. With a relatively giant 3-day Apple weekend sale now in full effect through Sunday, we are tracking the return of some of the best prices of the year on AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4, and AirPods Max. Those deals also join $100 price drops across the iPad mini 7 lineup, a new all-time low on iPad A16 at $150 off, and the ongoing $400 price drop on M4 iPad Pro. We also spotted a new all-time low on the Midnight 15-inch 24GB M4 MacBook Air at $180 off and a whole lot more you’ll find below. 

Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote is just days away, but if you were hoping to see Google’s Gemini officially join the Apple Intelligence party, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman just shared some bad news.

While AI might not be the focus of WWDC this year, Apple is set to make several important Apple Intelligence announcements come Monday. Here’s what’s expected, as reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

WWDC is almost here, and along with it the full reveal of what Apple’s been preparing for iOS 26, its next major iPhone update. Per a new report today, the Messages app in iOS 26 is set to gain two new features inspired by WhatsApp.

WWDC is days away, and Mark Gurman has published a comprehensive new report on what to expect. Here’s what he had to say about iPadOS 26 changes coming, including a major multitasking revamp, new Preview app, and more.

Ahead of WWDC kicking off on Monday, a new report from Bloomberg dives into the details of what to expect from Apple’s software overhauls. In particular, the report sheds new light on the major redesign coming as part of iOS 26, which is set to be the biggest revamp to the platform since iOS 7 in 2013.

In just a few days, Apple will unveil its big new software releases across its full product lineup. And now, a leaker has shared what to expect from device compatibility across watchOS 26, tvOS 26, and HomePod 26.

Apple TV+’s next prestige limited series just added another powerhouse to its already stacked cast. Leslie Odom Jr., best known for his Tony-winning role as Aaron Burr in Hamilton, has signed on for a recurring role in “Imperfect Women”.

As part of its fantastic body of work on speech and voice models, Apple has just published a new study that takes a very human-centric approach to a tricky machine learning problem: not just recognizing what was said, but how it was said. And the accessibility implications are monumental.

If you’ve recently found your Mail app stuck on a blank white screen, you’re not alone. It’s been happening to my girlfriend, to my mom, and to quite a few thousand people around the world. Here are a few workarounds.

Happy Nintendo Switch 2 Day to those who celebrate. Turns out the iPhone is an officially supported accessory.

In more recent years, Apple has introduced a number of interesting and privacy-preserving features for iCloud subscribers. It even rebranded its subscription to iCloud+ around the launch of these new features, highlighting the fact that iCloud is more than just a storage subscription.

If you’re a more privacy-conscious person, you should definitely make sure you’re taking full advantage of the three features mentioned below.

Gentler Streak, my favorite health and fitness app ever, is rolling out version 5.5 this week with two long-standing requests: support for non-recorded steps, and the ability to sync Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) from Apple’s Workouts app. Here’s what that means.

Alongside the expected design overhauls coming to iOS 26 and the rest of Apple’s platforms at WWDC, 9to5Mac has learned that watchOS 26 is set to introduce one of the most requested Apple Watch usability features to date: third-party widgets in Control Center.

Apple is expanding its nature content slate with The Wild Ones, a new six-part series led by former Royal Marines Commando Aldo Kane. You can watch the trailer below.

Theater for visionOS premiered a year ago with a clever software launch campaign: exclusively streaming John Gruber’s The Talk Show post-WWDC event live with 3D video.

The Apple Vision Pro app has continued to mature since its debut, adding extensive Plex support and a full-blown immersive planetarium that now hosts the 2025 SXSW award-winning “Resolution” music experience.

Next up, Theater is returning as the exclusive home to The Talk Show Live event stream.

Cellebrite, the Israeli firm responsible for one of the world’s most famous iPhone hacking tools, has acquired Corellium, the company best known for creating virtual iPhones used in security research. This is huge news.

WWDC is only a few days away, and Apple has a lot of big announcements coming. Here are four new iPadOS 26 features rumored to be unveiled next week.

Apple’s relationship with India’s Tata Group just got even more critical. As reported by Reuters, Apple has officially brought Tata on board to handle iPhone and MacBook repairs in the country. Here’s why this is big news.

This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: last-minute iOS 26 leaks covering AirPods features, new app updates, plus iPhone 17 details and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.

I reviewed the original version of the Qwerkywriter way back in 2016, and you can read that review below, as much of it still applies.

But with a 10 year Anniversary Edition just released on Kickstarter, and a new lower price, I’m adding a few thoughts on that. The upgrades are very worthwhile ones, so if you’d been tempted before but not quite enough to press the button on an order, this one might well change your mind …

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WWDC is always packed full of Apple software reveals, and this year the expected iOS, iPadOS, macOS updates and more might be joined by a brand new platform: homeOS. Here’s why.

We all love our Apple products, and so does NASA! While you may think the space industry is dominated by custom-built computers and PCs, well, it kind of still is. Apple’s products show up quite often in commercial and NASA-led missions. Here are five Apple products that have flown to space.

Ahead of WWDC next week, one of the biggest talking points around Apple has been the company’s AI struggles. But one notable analyst, in his preview of what’s to come, doesn’t seem worried at all.

Ahead of WWDC next week, Apple has shared new data on the adoption rates of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. The company reports that iOS 18 is now installed on 88% of devices introduced in the last four years, while iPadOS 18 is installed on 81% of devices introduced in the same period.

Apple is headed to Nashville next week, where it will showcase new computer vision research and run live technical demos at this year’s IEEE/CVF Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition.

Benjamin and Chance get hyped for WWDC 2025 with coverage of all the last-minute news, as well as the state of the rumor mill in the run-up to Apple’s big software show. There’s talk of a new Gaming app, a major change to Apple’s OS version numbering, and much more to discuss ahead of next week’s event. 

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Snapchat is officially coming to your wrist. The first ever Snapchat app for Apple Watch just launched, here are the details.

Today’s best Apple deals are kicking off with the return of the wild $400 price drop on the 2TB Space Black M4 iPad Pro – this is matching the best price we have tracked by a long shot and might not stick around for long. Next up we are touching back down with the M4 MacBook Air lineup – the upgraded 24GB Midnight M4 MacBook Air is now $173 off the list price – as well as the Apple Watch Series 10 now that just about every single color, case style, and band option is at the best price of the year starting from $299. Other notable deals include a collection of Eve Matter/HomeKit smart home gear, AirTag alternatives, chargers, and more. 

After months of buildup, the Nintendo Switch 2 is here. I got early access to everything at a private event hosted by Nintendo at their flagship store in NYC. I was able to pick up the full launch lineup directly from Nintendo, including the console, accessories, and the new Mario Kart World game.

I’ve spent some time unboxing it all, setting things up, and playing with some of the accessories. While I think this is a fantastic upgrade to the Switch 1, its not all good. Let’s dive into the unboxing and first impressions.

Apple will launch its flagship iPhone 17 line this fall, including the brand new, ultra-thin Air model. But the latest rumor about the iPhone 17 Air and ProMotion could limit its appeal to a lot of users, especially those coming from a Pro model.

Apple Arcade offers hundreds of ad-free, in-app purchase-free games for iPhone, iPad, and more. Today the service added five new titles, and announced four more coming soon—including a brand new Angry Birds game.

OpenAI has found evidence of China covertly using ChatGPT to create propaganda posts on social media, and to conduct digital surveillance. Reddit, TikTok, Facebook, and X were among the platforms targeted …

Apple is days away from the official premiere of what is gearing up to be its biggest theatrical bet yet, and early reactions suggest it might actually stick the landing. Or lock the pole position. You get what I mean.

Here’s what critics had to say after last night’s press screening of F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt (Fight Club) and produced by legendary F1 champion Lewis Hamilton.

Ahead of WWDC next week, Apple is out with a new report today touting how the App Store “helps developers reach new heights.” According to Apple, the global App Store “supported” $1.3 trillion in billings and sales in 2024.

This comes after Apple touted the $406 billion impact of the App Store in the United States alone last week.

If you’ve ever wondered how much faith you can place in those colored rings and other exercise data, a new study of Apple Watch activity accuracy has revealed a mix of good news and bad.

Researchers from the University of Mississippi said the device scores well with two key stats, but can be wildly off on a third …