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Chance is the editor-in-chief of 9to5Mac, managing coverage for the entire staff of 9to5Mac writers. He first joined 9to5Mac in 2013 and has covered Apple and technology ever since then. 

Over the years, Chance has worked alongside his 9to5Mac colleagues to publish industry-leading stories about Apple. Chance’s work has been regularly cited by sources including Bloomberg, The The Financial Times, and more. He’s ranked as one of the top five technology authors by Techmeme.  

In addition to serving as editor-in-chief of 9to5Mac, Chance is also the host of the 9to5Mac Daily podcast. Published five days per week, 9to5Mac Daily is a recap of the day’s Apple news in 5-10 minutes. You can subscribe to 9to5Mac Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast or via the dedicated RSS feed right here

Chance is also a co-host of the 9to5Mac Happy Hour podcast with Benjamin Mayo. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is weekly podcast discussing the latest in Apple and technology. You can subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or the dedicated RSS feed.

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It might be really hard to get an iPhone Fold at launch

Apple very cautious about iPhone Ultra sales, as Samsung wins major concession | Render shown of the anticipated new folding iPhone

A new report from Digitimes today says that production of Apple’s upcoming iPhone Fold has hit a roadblock. According to “sources within the company’s supply chain,” mass production of the device has slipped from July to August of this year.

Still, Apple is aiming to launch the iPhone Fold in 2026, as Bloomberg also reported last week … but it might be really hard to actually buy one.

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‘Apple Frames’ shortcut gets massive overhaul, new CLI for the Terminal

Federico Viticci at MacStories is out today with a major update to his Apple Frames shortcut that frames your screenshots with official Apple product bezels.

Federico describes Apple Frames 4 as a “complete rethinking of the shortcut that is noticeably faster, updated to support all the latest Apple devices, and designed to support even more personalization options.”

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Former AI boss John Giannandrea officially leaving Apple this week after ‘resting and vesting’

John Giannandrea’s time at Apple is officially coming to an end this week. Giannandrea joined Apple in 2018 after eight years at Google to head the company’s machine learning and AI strategy.

In December of last year, however, Apple announced that Giannandrea was stepping down from his position and would serve as an advisor to the company before fully departing in spring of 2026.

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iPhone Fold visualized, HomeKit Adaptive Temperature, MacBook Neo shortages

Benjamin and Chance analyze the form factor of the iPhone Fold with dummy units start surfacing, and investigate why so many of Apple’s Macs are severely backordered right now. Also, NASA takes the iPhone into space, Aqara launches the first thermostat with support for HomeKit’s new Adaptive Temperature feature, and Chance is mad at the MLB app.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance talk about some of the good shows they’ve been watching on TV recently. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join

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iOS 26.4.1 now available for iPhone users, here’s what’s fixed

Update 4:51 p.m. ET: iOS 26.4.1 fixes an iCloud syncing bug that impacted Apple’s apps as well as many third-party apps. The update also enables Stolen Device Protection for enterprise devices.


Apple has released iOS 26.4.1 for iPhone users today alongside iPadOS 26.4.1 for iPad. The update comes just over two weeks after the release of iOS 26.4.

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Studio Display XDR medical imaging feature gets FDA clearance [U: Now available]

Update April 7, 2026, 12 p.m. ET: The feature is now available for Mac users running macOS 26.4, as confirmed by Greg Joswiak.


When Apple announced the Studio Display XDR last month, it detailed a new Medical Imaging Calibrator feature for macOS to allow radiologists to view diagnostic images directly on the display.

That feature has now received FDA clearance. As such, Apple says that Medical Imaging Calibrator will be available this week to Studio Display XDR users in the United States.

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The best CarPlay tips and tricks

Apple CarPlay Guide 9to5Mac

For the vast majority of people, CarPlay is a must-have. Apple’s in-car experience provides a vastly superior infotainment experience than most options from carmakers. There’s quick access to your favorite apps, integration with Siri, seamless connectivity, and more.

Here are all of my favorite tips and tricks for making sure you’re getting the most out of your CarPlay experience…

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AirPods Max 2 review, Apple’s anniversary, Mac Pro discontinued

Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations, and the same-day news that the Studio Display XDR got $400 cheaper (kinda). Also, Chance reviews the AirPods Max 2, Apple formally discontinues the Mac Pro, and Mark Gurman teases us with even more iOS 27 Siri details. 

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin explores the latest in the third-party external display landscape. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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Eddy Cue just explained why Apple’s credit card charges feel so random

As part of Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations yesterday, Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of services and health, appeared on the TBPN, “Technology’s Daily Show”, podcast.

Cue discussed a wide range of topics during the interview, including a fascinating look at how Apple managed to make money selling songs on iTunes for $0.99.

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Tim Cook explores rare iPod, iPhone prototypes in new interview [Video]

Apple’s 50th anniversary celebration continues, this time with a fascinating new video from The Wall Street Journal.

In the video, WSJ columnist Ben Cohen to takes a walk down memory lane alongside Tim Cook, including rare Apple prototypes and other archival material that even Cook himself had never seen before.

“A lot of this I’ve seen for the first time in preparing for the 50th anniversary,” Cook said.

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Tim Cook remembers Steve Jobs on Apple’s 50th anniversary: ‘It’s definitely still his company’

As part of Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations, Apple CEO Tim Cook sat down with Esquire for an in-depth conversation. In the interview, Cook discussed his memory of Steve Jobs, remarking that Apple is “definitely still his company.”

Cook also once again discussed his strategy for interacting with the Trump administration and politicians around the world.

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Save over 30% on David Pogue’s new ‘Apple: The First 50 years’ book

Update March 31, 2026: Ahead of Apple’s 50th anniversary tomorrow, David Pogue’s new book is on sale on Amazon for $34.09 (Reg. $50). This is a great way to save on one of the best modern Apple books there is.

Original post below.


Apple celebrates its 50th birthday this year, having originally been founded on April 1, 1976. Coinciding with that anniversary, veteran technology reporter “CBS Sunday Morning” correspondent David Pogue is out with a new book that goes in-depth on the company’s history, Apple: The First 50 Years.

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