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Here are three fantastic iCloud+ features you might not be taking advantage of

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.

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Gentler Streak adds support for non-recorded steps and effort ratings sync

5 June 2025 at 16:21

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.

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Exclusive: Apple prepping support for third-party Control Center widgets in watchOS 26

5 June 2025 at 15:02

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.

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WWDC 2025: The Talk Show livestream returning to Theater for Vision Pro, early bird tickets for 3D video available now

By: Zac Hall
5 June 2025 at 13:44

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.

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Cellebrite just spent $200 million on the iPhone virtualization company Apple tried to bury

5 June 2025 at 13:38

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.

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Rumor Replay: iOS 26 AirPods upgrades plus new iPhone features

5 June 2025 at 12:16

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.

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Review: Qwerkywriter, the Bluetooth keyboard that thinks it’s a typewriter [U: New version]

5 June 2025 at 11:42

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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9to5Mac Daily: June 4, 2025 – More iOS 26 leaks

5 June 2025 at 10:41

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts appStitcherTuneInGoogle Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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5 Apple products that have flown to space

5 June 2025 at 10:29

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.

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Apple reveals how many users are running iOS 18 and iPadOS 18

5 June 2025 at 10:00

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.

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iOS 26 naming, new Gaming app, and more last-minute WWDC expectations 

5 June 2025 at 09:47

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. 

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin tries to convince Chance to use his Vision Pro on the plane. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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Deals: M4 iPad Pro massive $400 price drop, 24GB M4 MacBook Air $173 off, Apple Watch Series 10 from $299, more

5 June 2025 at 08:46

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. 

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