Normal view

There are new articles available, click to refresh the page.
Today — 9 January 2025Latest Mac & Apple News

9to5Mac Daily: January 9, 2025 – Next-gen CarPlay, iOS 19 expectations

9 January 2025 at 08:28

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.

Sponsored by FastMinder: Simple, easy to use fasting tracker for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. Get started today for free

more…

Apple just made App Store changes to help you more easily find new apps

9 January 2025 at 08:27

Apple occasionally updates the App Store’s layout to make it easier to navigate, or emphasize one content section or another. But new changes recently rolled out that are especially prominent, and make new app discovery easier than ever on iPhone and more.

more…

Grok standalone AI app comes to US App Store, not just an X feature

By: Zac Hall
9 January 2025 at 07:59

What do ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini all have in common? Dedicated apps on iPhone. Meanwhile, Grok has been shoehorned into the social media app before now. Starting today, the standalone Grok AI app is available on the iPhone and iPad for US users for the first time. More regions will be added as the rollout scales.

more…

Apple may soon overcharge for iPhones that are worse than the cheaper alternative

9 January 2025 at 07:33

This spring, Apple is planning to launch a major iPhone SE 4 upgrade, and that new model will introduce a glaring problem for the iPhone lineup. Apple will likely sell two iPhones—15 and 14—at higher prices than the new SE, despite them being worse products in almost every way.

more…

Apple announced the original iPhone 18 years ago today

By: Zac Hall
9 January 2025 at 07:26

From 4GB storage to 1024GB, the iPhone has had an incredible run that isn’t slowing down, and it all started on this day in 2007. Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone to the world for the first time 18 years ago today.

Apple also opened pre-orders for the original Apple TV after Jobs revealed what was originally called iTV in September 2006. See both keynotes and press releases below:

more…

Tim Cook says Los Angeles wildfires are heartbreaking, Apple is donating

9 January 2025 at 07:08

Apple CEO Tim Cook has described the Los Angeles wildfires as “heartbreaking,” and said that the company will be making a donation to assist the recovery effort.

Multiple fires across parts of LA have so far led to at least five deaths, and forced more than 130,000 people to abandon their homes, and it’s feared there is more to come …

more…

These are the silliest robot cleaners at CES – including one that carries drinks

9 January 2025 at 06:26

I’m a great fan of robot cleaners, and they’ve grown more capable over the years. They started with vacuuming, then added mopping, then auto-emptying.

But this year’s CES announcements go further, and I can’t help feeling like companies are now just adding capabilities purely to have something to talk about …

more…

Satechi unveils SM3 mechanical keyboard, purpose built for Mac users

9 January 2025 at 06:00

At CES 2025, Satechi has unveiled the SM3 Slim Mechanical Backlit Bluetooth Keyboard, a sleek, low-profile mechanical keyboard built with Mac users in mind. It’s Satechi’s first full-size mechanical keyboard, and it’s designed to balance style, functionality, and comfort — perfect for those who want the mechanical typing experience without the bulk.

more…

The new Zenbook A14 MacBook Air lookalike beats the real thing in five ways

9 January 2025 at 05:33

It says a lot about Apple’s design that the MacBook Air is seen as the ultimate standard targeted by PC laptop brands. Just matching the aesthetics and performance of the machine is seen as a tough goal, but ASUS may have gone one better with its new Zenbook A14.

The new machine not only succeeds in emulating the look of the MacBook Air, but exceeds its specs in no fewer than five different ways – including being even lighter …

more…

AMD does and doesn’t credit Apple for its powerful new Ryzan AI Max chips

9 January 2025 at 04:03

You have to feel sorry for Intel at this point. Not only has Apple left its CPUs in the dust, but AMD’s new Ryzan AI Max chips claim to do the same to Intel’s flagship Core Ultra 9 288V.

The new chips take the same approach as Apple Silicon in combining CPU, GPU, and unified memory. AMD doesn’t credit Apple with the idea, but does admit the chip wouldn’t exist without the Cupertino company …

more…
Yesterday — 8 January 2025Latest Mac & Apple News

Want your Apple Watch to stop opening apps and just show the face? Here’s how

By: Zac Hall
8 January 2025 at 19:13

Wish your would always show your watch face when you glance at it? Be default, Apple Watch will launch certain apps or show the Smart Stack based on your activity. If you prefer to always see your watch face, however, there are a few things to tweak.

more…

Apple goes in-depth on its commitment to Siri privacy

8 January 2025 at 18:31

After being hit by a lawsuit over “unlawful and intentional recording” of Siri interactions, Apple has agreed to pay $95 million in a settlement. Even so, the company has just published an article reaffirming its commitment to privacy and clarifying how Siri works.

more…

Apple fined in Brazil for letting controversial ‘FaceApp’ improperly collect user data

8 January 2025 at 15:45

Apple and Google have been fined R$19 million (about US$3.1 million) in Brazil after a judge ruled that the companies contributed to allowing the controversial photo editor FaceApp to improperly collect data from its users. The app has a long history of questionable privacy policies.

more…

MacPaw teases Eney: A new AI companion that can complete tasks on your Mac

8 January 2025 at 15:13

MacPaw, the company behind many great Mac apps such as CleanMyMac and Setapp, unveiled Eney at CES 2025. It’s an all new AI assistant for your Mac, aiming to simplify your digital life. Eney will help you complete tasks quickly, effortlessly, and with ease.

more…

iOS 18.3 hints at new ‘Invites’ app from Apple to create and manage events

8 January 2025 at 13:16

Apple this week released the second beta of iOS 18.3, which isn’t exactly an exciting update as it doesn’t add any major new features. However, the update did reveal details about a potential new app from Apple to be called “Invites.”

more…

Apple Intelligence has a fake news problem, but one key tweak can fix it

8 January 2025 at 12:21

Apple Intelligence’s notification summaries have been causing a stir for unintentionally creating fake news, as especially highlighted by the BBC. Apple is planning a tweaked UI, but here’s why that doesn’t go far enough, and what the real fix could be.

more…

Check out these Year of the Snake accessories for iPhone, AirPods, Mac

By: Zac Hall
8 January 2025 at 09:30

Missing out on those super limited edition Year of the Snake AirPods 4? Apple has stocked a ton of exclusive Year of the Snake accessories for iPhone, AirPods, Mac, and more. From iPhone cases and MagSafe battery packs to laptop bags and charging solutions, there’s plenty of Lunar New Year swag that isn’t limited to China, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan like those AirPods.

more…
❌
❌