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 Financial Times, and more. He’s frequently 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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Apple has expanded its Certified Refurbished Store this week with a handful of new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro configurations. It also includes unique iPhone 16 Plus models, Apple Watch, and more.
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Tim Cook has entered his final weeks as Apple CEO, with John Ternus set to take over on September 1.
In an interview with CBS News this week, Cook reflected on his “legacy” as Apple CEO.
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Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 27 beta 5, as Apple reportedly takes a fresh look at fitness wearables, details about the glassy iPhone 20, Friday Night Baseball on Vision Pro and more rumors about Apple TV sports rights — this time, golf.
And in Happy Hour Plus, out of the blue, Apple TV launches another round of its free movie catalog collection promotion. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
Apple regularly rolls out new features for Apple Wallet, and a future upgrade could center on trade-ins. Code also suggests Apple may extend how long trade-in quotes stay valid, from 14 days to 90.
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Apple has hired a new vice president of government affairs. Bloomberg today reports that Nate Gatten, a veteran executive from American Airlines, will take over the role on August 31.
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As Apple battles ongoing supply constraints, availability of the MacBook Air is dwindling quickly. Here are the latest details on MacBook Air shortages across Apple and third-party retail partners.
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Apple is among companies in talks to acquire US rights to golf’s Open Championship, according to a new report from the Guardian. Netflix and Amazon are also expected to be interested in the rights.
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Apple’s head of Apple Pay and Wallet is retiring in October, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Jennifer Bailey joined Apple in the early 2000s and has served as vice president of Apple Pay since 2014.
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Apple released iOS 27 beta 5 yesterday, with changes including new app icons and Spotlight design tweaks. As it turns out, the update also includes references to all the new iPhone models expected to be released over the next six to eight months.
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Apple is making another foray into live Apple Immersive content for Apple Vision Pro. The company has announced that it will stream four upcoming Friday Night Baseball games in Apple Immersive video for Apple Vision Pro.
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Apple is set to announce the first-ever foldable iPhone next month. A new rumor today suggests that the iPhone Ultra might be available in two colors: silver and dark blue.
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Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro next month. Should you buy an iPhone now or wait for the iPhone 18 Pro? This year, my advice is a bit different. Here’s why.
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CarPlay is a must-have for the majority of car buyers, but three major automakers don’t support the platform. Here’s the latest on why Tesla, Rivian, and GM continue to resist CarPlay — and whether there’s any chance they change their approach.
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Apple has added a host of new products to its official Certified Refurbished Store this week. New M5 MacBook Pro models, the Studio Display XDR, high-end M5 MacBook Air configurations, and more are available.
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Apple appears to be testing a forthcoming iOS 26.6.1 update for iPhone users. This comes nearly two weeks after iOS 26.6 was released to the public.
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The Apple Health app on iPhone is a powerful way to track all facets of your health. Whether it’s recording data from your Apple Watch, importing records straight from your doctor, or integration with third-party apps, there’s something for everyone.
Here’s how to get the most out of the Apple Health app.
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The iPhone 18 Pro lineup is expected to be announced in a month, with new features including an upgraded camera system, the A20 Pro chip, and more. How much will the iPhone 18 Pro cost? Here’s everything we know so far.
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Benjamin and Chance return for another episode recapping the week in Apple news, including the interesting details of Apple’s most recent earnings calls, the last of the Tim Cook era. Also, Apple complies with Microsoft’s Interoperability request for universal clipboard support on Windows, and John Ternus recruits an employee out of retirement to help lead his new company regime.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance is battling with HomeKit reliability woes, and ponders whether Benjamin’s messaging habits. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
Security researchers have discovered a problem with Apple’s iCloud Private Relay service. While the feature is meant to protect your real IP address, it might actually be leaking it to websites.
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iOS 27 continues Apple’s trend of giving you more control over the design of your iPhone’s Lock Screen. This year, there are new customization options, wallpaper settings, and more.
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We’re just weeks away from the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold, and preparations inside Apple are well underway. A new report from Bloomberg says that Apple is opening a lottery for its US retail employees to head to California and help assist at the forthcoming iPhone event in September.
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Apple has filed a request for a preliminary injunction in its ongoing trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI. Without a preliminary injunction, Apple says it will be “irreparably harmed” by the theft of its trade secrets.
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The new Apple Upgrade program has a key piece of fine print: “If you’re leasing an iPhone, you’ll need to connect to AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon when you enroll.”
In a new post today, John Gruber at Daring Fireball has a likely explanation for this requirement.
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John Ternus is officially set to take over as Apple CEO on September 1. Ahead of that, he’s shaping the team around him and has brought back a key hardware engineering executive who retired several years ago.
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