Apple’s next generation iPhone SE may debut as early as next week. The device is rumored to provide the design language of the iPhone 14, with USB-C, an A18 chip with Apple Intelligence, and more. You’ve likely heard all of those headlining features already, but there are some other substantial rumors that may have gone under the radar for you, which we’ll be recapping today.

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Bento|Craft is a great tool for easily making Apple-style bento box graphics in a matter of seconds. It provides dozens of templates and mockups, allows you to customize layouts, and export very quickly. It’s a high quality and simple-to-use design tool.

Apple last updated its cheapest in October 2022, introducing the largest refresh to the base model iPad since it returned in 2017. This marked the 10th generation of the , and even though it’s been 2.5 years since then, the 11th generation model won’t bring anything substantial, for one big reason.

In this jam packed launch episode, Sophia Tung and Zac Hall dive deep into DeepSeek’s arrival to the AI race, how NVIDIA and OpenAI are responding, and the state of current AI tools; this week’s biggest tech surprises, what has us excited and what has us concerned, and much more.

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is prototyping a version of with integrated cameras. This tech is unlikely to make an appearance in AirPods Pro 3, which are expected to debut this year – but nonetheless, it’s in the pipeline. The bigger question is: why?

Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles kicks off on Sunday evening at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kendrick Lamar will lead the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, which means New Orleans is also host to several top executives from Apple this weekend.

At this point, testing MagSafe battery banks seems to have become my favorite pastime. I have tested small ones, thick ones, multifunctional ones, Qi2 versions, and ones with stands and fans; you name it, and I have more than likely tried it. While some of these battery packs have been great and have their own cool features, there is one feature that the old Apple MagSafe Battery pack had that has been missing from third-party packs until now.

As reported on Thursday, Apple is gearing up to launch the next generation iPhone SE in the coming days. While some expect the company to hold a big event to announce new products, there’s a chance that Apple won’t hold an event to launch the iPhone SE 4 and potentially new iPads and Macs.

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Google has carefully built its presence in the enterprise market for nearly two decades, starting with a key launch in 2006. That summer, Google introduced Google Apps for Your Domain, the first iteration of what would eventually become Google Workspace. This early version allowed businesses, schools, and organizations to use Gmail, Calendar, and Docs on their own custom domains for free. This was a groundbreaking move at the time, offering a simple yet effective alternative to traditional email hosting solutions and making it much easier to deploy . I would argue it’s one of Google’s most impactful products in its history.

Apple is launching its first products of the year in just a few days, per reporting from Mark Gurman. Here’s what’s coming, plus some launches that could surprise us.

Motion sensors have long been one of my favorite HomeKit devices for many years. However, the durability and speed of alerts are incredibly important when it comes to outdoor motion sensors. The , built with Thread technology and an IP66 rating, is made to work great in both areas. If you want to trigger HomeKit devices based on motion outside, read on to learn more.

Ever since Apple released iOS 18.3 to the public in late January, we’ve been waiting for the announcement of the first beta of iOS 18.4 – which is expected to bring major Siri updates and more Apple Intelligence features. Now a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggests that the update will be available “fairly soon” for developers.

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In a Bluetooth Impersonation Attack (or BIAS), hackers can exploit weaknesses in the Bluetooth protocol to impersonate a trusted device. “BOSE QC Headphones” in the Bluetooth menu could be a low-orbiting ion canon waiting for an end-user to connect to it before unleashing all sorts of damage.

In this week’s Security Bite, I will show you how hackers can use Flipper Zero to send sneaky keystrokes to a Mac by connecting it to a fake Bluetooth device. This isn’t going to be a complete tutorial since there are tons of guides out there already. Instead, I want to point out how easy it is to pull this off and maybe make you a bit more paranoid.

Apple released a brand new iPhone app this week called Invites (download here). It’s a fun way to organize events with others. But it also has a handful of features that are only available for certain users. Here’s who can use Apple’s new app and its various features.

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While the iPhone 17 rumors garner most of the attention, Apple also has another new iPhone model in the works. The iPhone SE 4 is expected to be a dramatic update to Apple’s most affordable iPhone, with an all-new design, USB-C for charging, and more.

Here are five things to expect from the iPhone SE 4.

Today dbrand, in collaboration with Kyle Goodrich, launched a new Vision Pro protective cover called Aperture. The accessory does something functional: protects Vision Pro’s front display without obstructing any of Apple’s many, many cameras and sensors.

The AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 deals roll on, alongside Apple’s 24GB 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro at $260 off, but we are ready to cap the work week off with even more. The 1TB 11-inch M4 iPad Pro with Cell connectivity and nano-texture glass has hit a new Amazon all-time low at $250 off alongside Eve’s Siri-controlled Flare portable HomeKit smart lamp at $75 (25% off the list price). But from there we move over to Apple Watch Ultra 2 – refurbs are live again at $530 and we also have the official Braided Solo Loop at a wild 70% off alongside the gorgeous black Milanese Loop back at its all-time low pricing. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

Last March, Apple filed a lawsuit against one of its former employees, an iOS Software Engineer who had leaked confidential information to The Wall Street Journal and The Information. Almost a year later, that lawsuit has just been dismissed and the engineer has issued an apology.

Apple is expected to announce its new iPhone SE next week, and the feature list looks compelling. But like previous SE models, almost all of the new iPhone’s tech has been seen before. Except for one new feature—and it’s likely to fly under the radar. Here’s why.

A Metropolitan Police crackdown on phone snatching in London has seen 230 people arrested and more than 1,000 phones recovered in the space of just one week.

The police service also reported that a gang found guilty of handling more than 5,000 stolen phones have been sentenced to a total of 18 years in prison …

Multiple security flaws have been found in the DeepSeek iOS app, which is still one of the most popular downloads in the App Store after topping the charts when it first launched.

The latest findings are far worse than the previous security failure which exposed chat history and other sensitive information in a database requiring no authentication …

It’s being reported that the British government secretly ordered Apple to create a security backdoor into all content uploaded by iCloud users anywhere in the world.

Apple is certain to refuse the demand, leading to the possibility of a similar privacy stand-off to the one seen between the iPhone maker and the FBI back in the San Bernardino shooter case …

The Chinese AI chatbot “DeepSeek” has caused a lot of controversy in recent weeks. Although DeepSeek was launched in 2023, it became popular after the introduction of the “R1” model, which performs just as well as its competitors while using fewer resources. However, the Chinese AI may soon be banned in the US – with fines and imprisonment for those who use it.

Bloomberg has just reported that MacBook Air stocks in Apple Stores around the world have been “dwindling,” which could be a hint at more new products coming soon.

Mistral, a French company specializing in AI tools, has just launched a native app for its chatbot “Le Chat” for iOS. While previously the tool was only available through the web, and iPad users can now download the app for a better experience.

After years of rumors, Apple appears to finally be preparing to release the redesigned iPhone SE 4. Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg that the new entry level iPhone could be announced as early as next week:

Apple has announced tax and price updates for the App Store and other digital storefronts in various markets, with some changes taking effect immediately. Some changes are scheduled to start in the coming weeks and months.

Long before Sonos got in the business of shipping cursed apps, the connected audio company had dreams of releasing a MagSafe speaker for iPhone.

Severance is one of the biggest Apple TV+ hits, yet it took almost three years for its season 2 return. Ben Stiller, one of the major creative forces on the show, says that shouldn’t happen again as season 3 is already ‘underway.’

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: Apple’s M5 chip is coming with AI enhancements, Tim Cook teases the iPhone roadmap, and Vision Pro’s expanding game support. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.

Apple’s Messages app has a lot of great features, including the recent iOS 18 additions and Genmoji. But one thing that’s sorely missing: good tools for tracking your unanswered messages. The new Mac app RPLY seeks to solve that problem with AI.

Leaks have indicated Apple has an internal robotics team working on building new home products. But now, via a recently published video, Apple has actually offered its own glimpse into what our robot future could look like.

Benjamin and Chance review the newly-launched Apple Invites app and despite how well made the app is, debate whether anyone will actually use it. Also, AltStore makes headlines about hosting the first ‘Apple approved’ NSFW app, Apple reportedly cancels another AR hardware initiative and TikTok spreads fake news about the iOS 18.3 support for T-Mobile Starlink service.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance bemoan the lack of advancement in CarPlay in recent years, and suggest a few easy wins Apple could add to the platform. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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Apple’s Passwords app debuted in iOS 18 as a one-stop hub for all your password needs. But the app also, interestingly, has a feature that can replace one of Apple’s best existing Wi-Fi tools.

After testing last year, Google app on iOS has rolled out an Auto Dark Mode for its built-in web browser.

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Apple just shipped iOS 18.3 last week, but it seems that another software release is on its way soon. Internal 9to5Mac visitor logs show that Apple is currently testing an iOS 18.3.1 update. Here’s what that means.

While you certainly don’t want to miss out on the new all-time low now live on AirPods 4, never mind the best prices of the year on AirPods Pro 2, we have a fresh batch of discounts to save you ton today. First up, Apple’s 24GB 16-inch M4 Pro MacBook Pro is now $260 off at Amazon to deliver the best price of the year. And next we have another sweet deal on the most affordable unlocked iPhone 15 Pro – Amazon Premium Renewed units with a 1-year warranty are now $305 off the original price – alongside Geek Squad refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2 models at $269 off. Those offers join discounts on Apple gift cards and the Natural Milanese Loop alongside everything else in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

Lost luggage can be a nightmare, but AirTags make the process of finding that luggage much simpler. And thanks to the new Find My feature introduced in iOS 18.2, you can now share your luggage’s location with airlines. Today, Virgin Atlantic has announced it now supports the new AirTag feature. Here’s how that works.