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Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.

iOS 27 debuted to the public almost two weeks ago, with the flagship feature being Siri AI. While Siri AI was revolutionary compared to what existed prior, it still has some shortcomings. QuillCue aims to close one of the gaps with Siri AI by providing a custom keyboard that lets you save prompts for later.

When Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12, two features stood out: the new Siri Recap feature, as well as the much improved heart rate monitor. While those two features were part of the reason I was compelled to buy the new Apple Watch, I’ve found myself delighted by much more than just those two things.

The new iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max have been out for a week, and they have been amazing devices to use and test. While the actual footprint and visual design remain unchanged, Apple spiced things up with new colors like Glacier, Burgundy, and a true Deep Black version. These colors are a nice new addition to the iPhone lineup, but, of course, the main question I get asked is: What case should I get to protect my new $ 1,200+ device? Luckily, there are already hundreds of case options for the new 18 Pro lineup, and I have been lucky enough to test a bunch. I know cases are purely subjective and a matter of preference, but I figured I would share some of my favorites!

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The SSO tax might be the most backward pricing model in enterprise software. Single sign-on should be required for sign-up, yet SaaS vendors routinely lock it behind their most expensive tiers. It should be the opposite. You should have to pay more not to have SSO. The result is entirely predictable: companies skip it, weak passwords fill the gap, and hackers thank everyone involved. I think there’s a real opportunity here for Apple, and it starts with an acquisition.

Alongside the updated early fall Prime Day sale at Amazon and the ongoing launch deal on the brand new Beats 360 Over-Ear Headphones with the modular Cushion Kit at 80% off, this weekend’s best Apple deals are headlined by the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3.

Joining the early discounts on Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, we also have a deep $200 clearance deal on Apple Watch Ultra 3. On the Mac side of things, the $150 price drop on M5 MacBook Air are at the ready as well as up to $50 off the new Mac Studio and Mac mini releases. Scope it all out below alongside loads of iPhone 18 Pro accessories and cases. 

OpenAI and the other defendants in Apple’s trade secret misappropriation lawsuit made a new filing, asking the court to strike two expert declarations and disregard other evidence Apple recently submitted. Here are the details.

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Apple has released macOS 27 Golden Gate to the public after several months of beta testing. The update is headlined by Siri AI, but there are also Apple Intelligence enhancements to many of Apple’s own Mac apps. Here are a few of my favorites.

Not everyone knows this (and I won’t even pretend that I did), but Apple publishes remarkably detailed dimensional drawings for dozens of its devices to help accessory makers design products around them. Here are the details.

Apple updated TestFlight this week with support for landscape orientation, and for macOS 27 Golden Gate’s new resizable iPhone Mirroring window. Here are the details.

U.S. District Judge Jeffrey S. White has certified a class-action lawsuit accusing Apple of charging payment card issuers inflated fees for Apple Pay transactions. Here are the details.

Apple today revealed the first eight shows coming to its new Apple Music Hall in London, with Elton John set to kick things off next week. Here are the details.

The Overtime team discusses Apple’s rumored screenless fitness tracker and explores why it’s so compelling. Fernando also shares his hands-on experience with the iPhone 18 Pro, the new Apple Watch Series 12, and the Apple Watch Ultra 4. Plus, they cover some disappointing news regarding aftermarket SSD upgrades for the M6 Mac mini.

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iOS 27 brings a variety of new features to Apple Wallet, including one exclusive to Apple Card that I wish every card offered: a hub for all recurring transactions.

Apple TV has been called “the new HBO” for its focus on quality over quantity. But recently, the streamer has starting ramping its lineup of shows I want to watch, and I can’t keep up.

One of my favorite Apple TV 4K features—screensavers—might soon start offering sound effects in tvOS 27 per a new leak. Here are the details.

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Apple Watch offers lots of custom faces to personalize your Watch, and the popular Modular face gets even more versatile in watchOS 27.

We’ve heard a lot about what to expect from Apple’s next-generation iPad mini, including an OLED display and a more water-resistant design.

A new leak today says the upcoming iPad mini will also pack some serious power: the new A20 Pro chip.

Apple is expected to launch new Home products in October, and today via leaked images discovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris, we get our first glimpse at what’s coming.

Hands-free smart lock unlocks/entry has always been a bit ahead, marketing-wise, compared to what the technology offers. Location-based auto-unlocks work until they fail for no specific reason, and using a key seems much easier. ULTRALOQ’s new Bolt Mission takes a different approach than most smart locks as its using ultra-wideband to detect when you are approaching the door, vs just tracking your location via GPS.

Apple has a big October ahead, with several major hardware and software launches coming. Here’s everything to expect from Apple in October.

iPhone Duo is less than a month away, but many prospective buyers are still wondering how well the device will work in left-handed use. Here’s a video that shows a left-handed example.

iOS 27 adds a variety of new features and changes for Apple Wallet, including one that’s been on my wishlist for years: the ability to import physical passes.