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

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

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

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

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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