
Apple has a big future planned for Siri, as outlined by a new Bloomberg report that mentions the assistant could be in store for a complete visual overhaul, gaining an animated personality that looks like the Mac’s iconic Finder icon.
more…Apple has a big future planned for Siri, as outlined by a new Bloomberg report that mentions the assistant could be in store for a complete visual overhaul, gaining an animated personality that looks like the Mac’s iconic Finder icon.
more…A new report from Bloomberg dives deep into Apple’s plans to lean on artificial intelligence as a way to expand into robotics, home security, and smart displays.
One interesting tidbit in the report is that Apple is aiming to develop a system of smart home cameras and other home security products to compete with the likes of Amazon’s Ring brand.
more…The iTunes Movies and TV Shows app predate the unified Apple TV app, and go all the way back to the first version of tvOS in 2015. Fast forward to today, and these apps are almost entirely redundant and serve as mere placeholders.
As system apps on Apple TV are not deletable, these husks of times past have somewhat comically stuck around on the Apple TV home screen. With the latest beta of tvOS 26, users will finally have a way to bury these apps for good.
more…If you’re trying to buy a new iPhone, it can often be hard to find something on a tighter budget. Sure, Apple offers the iPhone 16e at $599 – but not everyone finds that to be a compelling phone. Luckily, there’s plenty of great options if you want to buy used, and I’ll be delving into five great picks for varying needs.
more…macOS Tahoe is a big update for Mac screensavers, with 15 brand new options coming. But there’s no need to wait to check them out, as all the new screensavers are available below.
more…Apple is just a month away from its likely September event where it will announce 7+ new products. The announcements will include new the iPhone 17, Apple Watch Series 11, and more. Here’s everything to expect.
more…Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to roll starting off with iPad Air. We are tracking $150 price drops to deliver new all-time lows across the latest M3 lineup, but we also spotted a new Amazon all-time low on the least pricey 13-inch Wi-Fi + Cell M2 model at $300 off the original price tag. Those deals also join another rare M4 MacBook Air offer that has the 15-inch model with 24GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD at $200 off the list price alongside 16GB M2 Mac mini starting from $370 Prime shipped, MacBook Pro deals, and more. Head below to check it all out.
more…Apple’s next-gen M5 chip is coming soon, debuting in this fall’s new iPad Pro model. But despite this being the second year in a row the iPad gets an M-class chip first, this time will be different for two key reasons.
more…With just two days to go until its theatrical release, the first reviews for Highest 2 Lowest are in. Here’s what critics have to say about the new Spike Lee movie, featuring Denzel Washington.
more…Apple’s new iPhone 17 Air is expected to come in four colors, including Sky Blue. And based on a new dummy model video, Sky Blue looks like it could easily prove the most popular color.
more…One of the most popular tvOS apps is debuting a brand new look: Netflix’s previously announced redesign of its Apple TV app is rolling out now.
more…I can’t say that I have ever paid much attention to competitive sailing. But if I owned an Apple Vision Pro, I would absolutely start following each SailGP race, with the new SailGP RaceScape XR app out today. Here’s what using it looks like.
more…My absolute favorite limited-edition Nomad Apple Watch band is back in stock for a limited time. Last year, Nomad’s limited-edition Glow in the Dark Sport Band for Apple Watch sold out in just one day. The company followed it up with the improved Glow 2.0 Sport Band which improved on the product. Those also sold out quickly. Here is what you should know.
more…No, I get it: round watches are a very inefficient use of space, and there is likely a reason that the Apple Watch continues to dominate the market.
But what a new piece argues for is not to replace the existing Apple Watch design, but instead to offer us a greater range of options …
more…Apple is making a major U-turn with CarPlay after a decade of not allowing video playback. Starting with iOS 26, Apple will allow apps to display video through the CarPlay screen while parked. Support, however, is a big question mark for now.
more…Apple has taken aim at Apple Cinemas in a new trademark lawsuit, and the dispute is starting to feel like it belongs on the big screen.
more…Expectations are now firmly set: iPhone 17 Pro will come with a higher starting price and one less storage option.
more…Apple’s next iPhone lineup is getting closer to launch, and color may be one of the most exciting changes this year. Leaks suggest the iPhone 17 series will not only bring back some fan favorites but also introduce bold new shades, including one of the brightest colors ever offered for a Pro model.
more…Following a recent series of welcome updates as Threads turned two, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced today that his X competitor crossed 400 million monthly active users (MAUs), a 50 million boost since April.
more…Since Apple’s latest earnings call, talk of a potential Perplexity acquisition has quieted down (the fact that Perplexity was once again allegedly caught red-handed sidestepping content restrictions didn’t help).
Meanwhile, with the ever-increasing number of engineers from its Foundation Models team jumping ship, Apple’s need for fresh talent is getting more urgent by the day. But if Perplexity is a no-go, who else could Apple buy?
more…iOS 26 might be best remembered for its Liquid Glass redesign, but the update will also add two brand new apps to your iPhone’s Home Screen. Here’s what’s coming.
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