Standalone Siri app to offer auto-deleting chat history, launch with beta label: report
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With iOS 27, Shortcuts is about to become what it was always meant to be
The Shortcuts app has always been an amazingly powerful automation tool for users who know what these very words mean. But now, it may finally become an approachable tool that delivers on its true potential for users of all kinds. Here’s why.
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Apple’s new flagship iPhone 18 Pro and companion models are expected to be unveiled this fall, following the same pattern the company has followed for years. Here’s when to expect the iPhone 18 Pro announcement, release date, and details on the lineup.
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Apple has added a new setting on iOS 26.5 that lets Brazilian users select their preferred app marketplace other than the App Store. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding ClosemacOS 27 will drop support for these four Mac models
macOS 27 will be unveiled in just a few weeks at WWDC, but Apple has already confirmed that the latest Mac software version will lack compatibility with at least four Mac models.
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Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed premieres on Apple TV this week, and early reviews indicate the Tatiana Maslany thriller-comedy could be another winner for the streaming service.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: May 18, 2026 – Apple Card promo, Siri rumors
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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iOS 27 to add new custom wallpaper feature, more: report
iOS 27 is set to be announced in just three weeks, and a new report today dives into three new features coming to iPhone this year.
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Apple just sent press invites for the WWDC 2026 keynote, and the company has also unveiled the 30+ apps that are Apple Design Award finalists heading into this year’s conference. Here’s the full list.
Expand Expanding CloseApple might replace aluminum with titanium in future iPhones again, per leak
Last year, iPhone 17 Pro switched from titanium to an aluminum-based design instead. But according to Weibo leaker Instant Digital, Apple is now exploring an improved version of titanium for future iPhone models.
Expand Expanding CloseApple sends invites for WWDC26 keynote, iOS 27 and more coming soon
Apple is officially inviting members of the press to WWDC 2026 today. WWDC will kick off on June 8, with a keynote at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET.
“Coming bright up” is the tagline for this year’s WWDC festivities.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch sleep score became more useful for me with these settings
Apple Watch includes a built-in sleep tracking feature. Just wear your Apple Watch to bed, and it works automatically. No need to install apps or enter a special mode.
watchOS 26 takes sleep tracking further with Apple’s sleep score feature. Sleep score is a great way to visualize the quality of your sleep from night to night. There’s one setting in particular that has made sleep score especially useful for me.
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Gradient Google icon redesign rolling out on Android, iOS, & web
Following our report last month, Google is beginning to roll out its gradient icon redesign for Workspace apps.
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Deals: M4 iPad Air $150 off, 48GB M5 Pro MacBook Pro $300 off, iPhone Air $150 off, AirTag $11 each, more
The official 2026 Memorial Day sales at Amazon and Best Buy are now live with today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break headlined by a series of notable deals on the new M4 iPad Air – the 256GB M4 iPad Air Cell model dropping back to the all-time low at $150 off, this mid-range 256GB 13-inch at $110 off, and the most affordable model you can buy down at $520. We also have this 14-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro with 48GB of RAM at $300 off and Amazon all-time lows returning on the 15-inch M5 MacBook Air at $150 off, while iPhone Air has also dropped back to all-time low pricing at nearly $150 off for Memorial Day (brand new, unlocked). Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseNew iPhone Ultra leaks cover release timing, display breakthrough, more
New posts from Weibo leaker Instant Digital offer the latest updates on iPhone Ultra’s production status, release timing, crease-free display breakthrough—and a potential hurdle.
Expand Expanding CloseApple launches Apple Card promo offering free AirPods Pro 3
As expected, Apple has officially kicked off its promotion for new Apple Card users. If you sign up for a new Apple Card, you can basically get a pair of AirPods Pro 3 for free (basically). Here’s how it works.
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Orbitkey’s new Grid Desk Organizer is a modular upgrade for your desk setup
I have used Orbitkey products for years. They first came onto the scene with their award-winning Nest Organizer, which really put them on the map for many tech enthusiasts like myself. They have continued to make useful, intentional products that I still use to this day, like their Premium XL deskmat, which features a unique magnetic cable-organizing system and a second layer for tucking away loose papers. Orbitkey has consistently focused on simple, useful, and premium products, and they are back with their new Grid Desk Organizer. Here is what you need to know.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch could soon gain new high blood pressure feature
watchOS 26 added hypertension alerts to Apple Watch last fall, which you can learn how to enable here. A new report today, however, says Apple has another new high blood pressure feature coming to Apple Watch soon.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch Ultra 4 getting two major new upgrades, per report
Apple has 15+ new products launching this fall, including the Apple Watch Ultra 4. And a new report highlights two major upgrades coming with Apple Watch Ultra 4.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s why I won’t be switching on auto-deleting Siri chats
Whenever the new Siri finally launches, it’s going to be the most privacy-respecting AI chatbot out there, with an additional privacy feature reported yesterday.
We already knew that Apple’s agreement with Google will mean that Siri is not allowed to be used to train the Gemini model, and Bloomberg is now reporting an option to automatically delete our Siri conversations …
Expand Expanding CloseGovee TV Backlight 3 brings cinema-grade reactive lighting with Matter support
Govee is launching its new TV Backlight 3 product, bringing cinema-grade reactive lighting with Matter support to your home theater.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s faulty chips are big business for the company, and not just in the MacBook Neo
Apple has for years been using a procedure known as chip binning to reuse faulty chips in other models of a product, or even entirely different products.
A new report gives further examples of cases where Apple has been able to take chips which failed quality control for one product and subsequently use them in another – and says that the practice dates all the way back to the original iPad and iPhone 4 …
Expand Expanding CloseApple gift card scam cost buyers hundreds of millions of dollars
An Apple gift card scam saw buyers lose hundreds of millions of dollars. One raid alone recovered 4,000 iPhones worth between $8M and $9M, with the New Hampshire-based operation even involving a murder.
The sophisticated operation started with the theft of Apple gift cards from retail outlets before they were tampered with and then replaced in the stores. The moral of the story is only to ever buy the cards direct from Apple stores …
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Spotify confirms disco ball app icon is temporary and regular logo will return
Spotify recently changed the app icon for its mobile app, and not everyone appreciates the celebratory disco ball logo.
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Apple to upgrade Genmoji in iOS 27 with new automatic suggestions
According to the Power On newsletter from Mark Gurman, Apple is planning an interesting new Genmoji feature in iOS 27 to bolster its usage: suggested Genmoji’s based on your photo library and keyboard history.
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