Apple debuts RC for iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and more
Apple has shipped the RC (release candidate) versions of iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and more. Here’s what that means. more…
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https://9to5mac.comApple releases iOS 26.5 RC
The first iOS 26.5 release candidate is now available for iPhone. After several beta versions, this is likely the version of iOS 26.5 that will reach customers in a few days. more…
Deals: Entry M5 MacBook Air all-time low, AirPods Max 2, M3 iPad Air $300 off, Magic Mouse Amazon low, more
Joining all of the Star Wars May the 4th deals we have live today (scope out our deal hub), your 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to roll starting with the most affordable new M5 MacBook Air dropping to the $949 low ($150 off) alongside other models at up to $219 off. Apple’s least expensive new M4 ...
MacBook Ultra could bring ‘Neo’ energy, but for the high-end
Apple is rumored to launch its first ever ‘MacBook Ultra’ later this year, and it could bring MacBook Neo energy but for high-end users. more…
New iPhone redesign is coming next year, inspired by Liquid Glass: report
Apple has a unique iPhone redesign coming next year for the product’s 20th anniversary, and it reportedly was created to blend seamlessly with iOS 26’s Liquid Glass design. more…
iOS 26.5’s new Pride wallpaper revealed, plus Apple Watch face
Apple has just announced its new Pride Collection for 2026, including a new wallpaper in iOS and iPadOS 26.5 and a new watch face in watchOS 26.5. There’s a new Apple Watch band available too. Here are the details. more…
Apple unveils Pride Edition Sport Loop for Apple Watch, order today
Apple continued the tradition today and unveiled a new Apple Watch band in celebration of Pride Month. The new Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Loop is “woven from a rainbow of 11 colors of nylon yarns.” It’s available to order today for $49. Apple says it is “proud to financially support organiz...
CarPlay Ultra coming to these cars, according to Apple
Last year, Apple officially announced CarPlay Ultra, the next-generation version of CarPlay that it first teased way back at WWDC 2022. CarPlay Ultra began rolling out in May to Aston Martin owners in the United States and Canada. What about other automakers? Here’s what we know. more…
Why you need a digital spring cleaning (and how Incogni makes it effortless)
As winter finally thaws and the weather warms up, we’re all tackling our annual spring cleaning routines. We declutter our closets and deep-clean our homes, yet we often overlook our digital lives. Personal information like your home address, phone number, date of birth, and financial history are...
Indie App Spotlight: ‘This Day’ turns photo cleanup into a simple daily habit
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. Everyone probably has a massive photo library going back for years, maybe even over a decade. Over time...
Limited-time Apple Card promo offers $100 Bonus Daily Cash when you add a co-owner
Apple Card has been throwing around loads of limited-time sign up offers lately, but those only help new customers – not existing ones. This new offer, however, benefits existing Apple Card users. Through May 18th, Apple Card users can add a co-owner to their account and get $100 in Daily Cash af...
xAI is bringing Grok Voice mode to Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay recently gained support for AI chatbots, and the third app to add support is coming soon: Grok. more…
Apple @ Work: Unpacking the top mobile threats facing your Apple fleet this year
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional-grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 org...
I think I just vibe coded Lil Finder Guy onto my Mac
Look, it’s Friday. OpenAI updated Codex. It has Tamagotchi-style pets. You can make your own. Lil Finder Guy is hovering over my Dock. more…
Apple escalates fight with India antitrust watchdog over access to global financials
Apple has accused the Competition Commission of India (CCI) of overstepping its judicial authority in a new court filing tied to an ongoing antitrust case in the country. Here are the details. more…
WhatsApp working to bring Liquid Glass to the in-chat interface
As WhatsApp continues its glacially-paced rollout of the Liquid Glass look to the main Chats screen, Meta is also working to add the revamped look to the in-chat interface. Here are the details. more…
Miami GP: Cue talks F1 movie sequel, streaming rights expansion, Ternus’s love for racing
As the 2026 F1 season lands in Miami for the first of three U.S. races for the year, Apple SVP of Services and Health Eddy Cue spoke to the press about the company’s growing involvement in the sport, including John Ternus’s passion for racing. Here are the details. more…
Following Apple shoutout, Perplexity elaborates on Mac-native ‘Personal Computer’ platform
Apple gave Perplexity a shoutout during its Q2 2026 earnings call yesterday, and now the company is offering more details on why it is building its Mac-first Personal Computer platform. Here are the details. more…
Tim Cook’s top Apple acquisitions mix hardware, software, and services
Tim Cook’s Apple may have passed on buying Tesla, but the company sure has an interesting list of smaller companies it bought during the outgoing CEO’s tenure. Let’s stroll down Mergers and Acquisitions memory lane and revisit some of the top company takeovers during Tim Cook’s time at the top. m...
iOS 26’s new Phone app won me over with two excellent features
iOS 26 overhauled one of the iPhone’s original and most iconic apps: the Phone app. While I’ve never enjoyed phone calls, two excellent new features make them a lot better in iOS 26—and have made me a big fan of the app. more…