President Trump last month attacked the bipartisan CHIPS Act, seeking to dismantle it, and a new reports says that the White House now appears to have started work on doing so.

A chipmaker’s industry association – whose members include TSMC – held a call in which they expressed concerns about the impact on their plans for new US plants …

If there’s one piece of advice that bears repeating about AI chatbots it’s “Don’t use them to seek factual information – they absolutely cannot be trusted to be right.”

A new study demonstrated the extent of the problem – but did show that Apple made a good choice in partnering with OpenAI’s ChatGPT for queries Siri can’t answer …

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, I talk with Pete Membrey from ExpressVPN about OpenVPN, LightWave in Rust, and much more.

Apple recently announced a new generation of the MacBook Air, which is powered by the M4 chip. Although it has the same design as the previous generation, it now comes in a new sky blue color. To match the new color, Apple has made a new wallpaper for the – and you can download it to your device right here.

The microblogging social network Bluesky was updated today with some new features aimed at improving the experience of using the platform. With the update, users can now upload longer videos – but that’s not all. Read on as we detail what’s new on Bluesky.

Still using an Intel MacBook Air? You’re now free to throw it in the recycling bin without feeling guilty.

Apple Pay has been available in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar for a while now, but Apple has been working with local banking institutions to expand support even further. Apple Pay will soon be available to customers of more card networks in the UAE and Qatar.

Apple is rolling out a notable update to Apple Maps EV Routing for Ford drivers. Starting today, Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning drivers can use Apple Maps EV Routing via CarPlay to plan road trips that include Tesla Superchargers – or any station that uses the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector.

Back with iOS 16, Apple introduced a new architecture for the Home app aimed at improving the experience of using HomeKit devices. Since then, upgrading to the new architecture has been optional, but Apple will soon force this upgrade on all users.

Apple TV+ is hitting new highs with Severance season 2, and the streamer’s success could very well continue with a new show launching soon. If early reviews are any indication, forthcoming comedy The Studio could be the next big Apple TV+ hit.

iOS 18.4 and tvOS 18.4 are currently available in beta, and they come with some small enhancements to the Apple TV app worth noting. Here are three nice changes coming soon to your iPhone, Apple TV 4K, and more.

iOS 19 will be “one of the most dramatic software overhauls” in Apple’s history, according to a new report from Bloomberg. This will include some of the biggest design changes we’ve seen in over a decade.

The company is reportedly planning similar updates for Mac and iPad as well. The goal is to make Apple’s platforms “more consistent.”

Apple is reportedly about to face a fine from the EU over alleged violations of the DMA (Digital Markets Act). The move would mark the first major act by the EU against Apple since President Trump took office and warned against EU interference with US companies.

MagSafe docks might seem like they’re all the same, and many of them are. It’s all about charging, so you look for the ones with the look, finish, or price that you want. Every once in a while, a company will innovate with a feature I’d never thought about. The brings just that: an IR sensor so you can change between portrait or landscape without removing your iPhone.

Apple has just released its latest beta software updates. Developer beta 3 is now available for tvOS 18.4, visionOS 2.4, HomePod 18.4, and more.

Apple is one step closer to releasing iOS 18.4. The third developer beta version of the upcoming iPhone and iPad software update is now available for testing. iOS 18.4 brings a lot of new features to both devices.

Apple has released macOS Sequoia 15.4 beta 3 to developers, bringing the latest version of the forthcoming Mac software update ahead of its public launch. Here’s what to expect.

The Apple Sports app keeps getting regular updates, and the latest one, version 2.6, brings two new additions to the app: F1 and the UEFA Women’s Champion’s League.

If you live in the Austin, Texas area, you’ll soon be able to experience the magic of Apple Vision Pro at your local Lowe’s. Yes, you read that correctly: Apple’s spatial computer is coming to Lowe’s Home Improvement stores to help you visualize your new kitchen.

When rumors about the iPhone 17 Air started circulating, it sounded a lot like an Ultra model. But as new details emerged, the Air name made more sense. Recent rumors about a different iPhone model, however, have me thinking we could get an iPhone 17 Ultra this year after all—but in a different way than expected.

This morning’s best Apple deals are marked by the return of Amazon all-time low pricing on the latest AirPods 4 that dropped back to $100 this past weekend alongside the ANC set at $149 and the ongoing deal on AirPods Pro 2 down at $170. Next we move over to the MacBook Air – we have already detailed how to score up to $650 off the new M4 model with a trade-in, but Amazon is now delivering clearance pricing on 16GB and 24GB M3 models at up to $600 off the original price. Those offers join straight up cash deals with no trade needed on the brand-new iPad (A16) and the return of all-time low pricing on the official navy Apple Alpine Loop. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

Apple’s next big iPhone update will be iOS 18.4, which is in beta now and will launch publicly in early April. Before then, though, it seems the company plans to ship another, smaller update. Per 9to5Mac‘s internal visitor logs, iOS 18.3.2 is in testing now and should be coming soon for iPhone users.

Epic Games has announced that it plans to bring Fortnite back to the iPhone and iPad in another region following a recent antitrust ruling against Apple.

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By this point, we’re seeing a very consistent story emerging in terms of the iPhone 17 design for each of the four models – and a new video with 3D-printed mockups helps bring those designs to life.

The designs are based on CAD drawings first shared by Majin Bu and since endorsed by two other Apple leakers …

Apple’s M3 iPad Air , and the first reviews just dropped. Here’s a roundup of the key points you should know about the upgraded new iPad Air.

The long wait for a smarter Siri is to get even longer, with some indications that the new features we were originally expecting in iOS 18.4 may now be pushed back to iOS 19.

Apple hasn’t provided any real explanation, but two theories have so far been put forward, and now a developer and data analyst has suggested that security concerns may be a third reason – and by far the biggest problem …

Apple’s website is teasing a new Crocker Park retail store in Westlake, Ohio, with a three-sentence addition to the store’s listing.

Get ready. Great things are in store. A brand-new Apple Store is coming soon …

Multiple sources have reported Apple working on an 18.8-inch foldable iPad or MacBook, and a leaker today reports that there’s a prototype of the device with Face ID embedded beneath the display.

While more than one supply-chain source has pointed to signs of an 18.8-inch folding display, differing views have been expressed about whether the intended use is for an iPad Pro or MacBook …

Apple SVP Eddy Cue and director Ben Stiller took to the SXSW stage to discuss Severance, Apple’s hit sci-fi thriller. Cue talks about how Severance has become a core of Apple TV+ and an example of how focusing on just a few shows promotes quality.

The in-person stage experience included two clips from the upcoming S2E9, but these are cut out of the recorded version. Otherwise, you can watch the full interview after the break …

Last week, Apple introduced the new . It brought a new sky blue finish, and introduced a higher-resolution 12MP camera with support for Center Stage. However, it also included a much more important upgrade: a lower starting price.

That’s right, the MacBook Air now starts at $999 again. That’s a big deal for two reasons. One, you no longer need to buy last-gen tech for that price point, and two, it means there’s now incredible clearance deals on older models.

Among all of the Apple Intelligence features announced at WWDC24 last summer, notification summaries are likely one of the more controversial ones. Users have noticed a number of inaccurate summaries, which has resulted in Apple tweaking the design of notification summaries, as well as disabling it for news stories.

While these summaries will never be absolutely perfect, there is one way Apple could easily improve the quality and accuracy of them, and I’d like to see them take this idea into consideration for iOS 19.

On Friday, Apple officially delayed the release of its promised iOS 18 Siri features. Those features, including personal context, on-screen awareness, and in-app actions, will now release “in the coming year.” We had already received hints that these features would be delayed, but now we know for sure. This leaves the question, what went wrong?

While we aren’t getting a new Apple Vision Pro model in 2025 as some may have hoped, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is planning a ‘feature-packed release’ for visionOS 3 this year at WWDC.

Last week, Apple hit us with a little bit of a surprise, and introduced the with an A16 chip. The new iPad wasn’t much of a surprise, but the A16 chip certainly was. Rumors had long suggested that we should expect an A17 Pro chip, but that never came to fruition.

However, the A16 chip might provide a special perk, one that assures the product can stay around at its $349 price tag in the short term.

According to AirPods Pro 3, which are expected to debut this year – but nonetheless, it’s in the pipeline. Apple wants your AirPods to better understand your environment, but why?

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple’s upcoming iOS 19 release will focus more on expanding existing Apple Intelligence capabilities, rather than introducing brand new ones.

According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, Apple has opened up an internal testing program for the upcoming smart home product, which some refer to as HomePad. It was scheduled to debut in March, but has unfortunately become delayed while the company figures out how to build its promised new Siri capabilities.

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.

Rovelist is a simple habit tracker app with a clean design, home screen widgets, and an intuitive interface. It’s available on iPhone, and provides everything you’d need to stay motivated and on top of everything you need to get done regularly.

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Apple Business Manager (and School Manager) is Apple’s web-based portal that helps IT teams deploy and manage their Apple fleets at scale, ensuring automatic enrollment, configuration, and oversight of company-owned hardware that connects to their device management system of choice. Over the years,

With a recent update, Apple Business Manager now provides IT administrators with additional visibility into released and replaced devices. This makes it easier to monitor when a device was removed, which person authorized the release, and whether a replacement device has been issued.