The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation came into effect earlier this year and has already forced Apple to make some deep changes to the App Store, including allowing developers to offer alternative payment options in their apps. As Apple Vision Pro is coming to Europe, Apple has now confirmed that alternative payment options will also be available on the visionOS App Store.

One of my favorite HomeKit features is HomeKit Secure Video, which lets me view and manage security camera recordings right in the Home app. There are a number of different cameras on the market that support this feature, and here are my favorites as someone who’s tested a lot of HomeKit accessories over the years.

Apple last month announced a partnership with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia. However, the company has already confirmed that it has plans to add integration with more chatbots in the future – and it looks like a deal with Google to bring Gemini to Apple devices may be announced sooner than we think.

There are plenty of cloud storage services out there, but only pCloud offers a unique combination of security, convenience, and a one-off fee for lifetime storage. No more monthly or annual fees – just pay once, use forever.

With the USA Deal for the 4th of July, you can save up to 70%, with lifetime plans starting at just $199 for a $664 value …

On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we dive into how you can check if your carrier has enabled RCS support in iOS 18. We also discuss Ming-Chi Kuo’s report on Apple’s plans to begin mass production of AirPods with cameras by 2026. Additionally, we cover the early development of iOS 19, codenamed ‘Luck,’ and the upcoming changes to in-store Vision Pro demos this month. Tune in for all of the latest Apple news!

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Over the past year, rumors have suggested that Apple is working on a brand new design for the Apple Watch, referred to as the “Apple Watch X.” Since Apple Watch turns 10 in 2024, it was believed that Series 10 would introduce the new design. However, the latest reports about the future of the Apple Watch have thrown cold water on those hoping for more significant changes in this year’s models.

Apple is now classifying three iconic products as “vintage.” The company has updated its list of vintage and obsolete products to include the iPhone X, first-generation AirPods, and original HomePod as vintage products.

Apple Pay enables simple, secure contactless payments with a single tap. It’s one of the most used features of an iPhone. And according to a new publication from the NFC Forum about the next generation of contactless payments, it’s likely to gain some powerful new capabilities in the future.

Believe it or not, we’re just two months away from the expected launch of the iPhone 16 lineup. This year, we expect the iPhone 16 lineup to offer new camera upgrades, bigger screens, faster performance, and more.

Should you buy an iPhone now or wait for the iPhone 16? Here’s everything to keep in mind.

Apple’s MagSafe cable has been the standard for many years, and while there is nothing wrong with it, it has not changed since its original design. I like the concept of a simple MagSafe cable to keep in my bag, and I recently picked up the Belkin Wireless Charger which builds upon Apple’s design and improves it.

iOS 18 will launch this fall with major improvements like Apple Intelligence, new customization tools, and more. But one of the biggest changes is coming with Messages: RCS support.

RCS will make messaging between iPhones and Androids work better than ever. Here’s what that means for you.

Today Apple released the second developer beta for iOS 17.6 alongside a host of other beta software releases for its other platforms.

When Apple announced the new nano-texture display option for the new iPad Pro, I was skeptical. I assumed that nano-texture would cancel out a lot of the benefits of the new Ultra Retina XDR display.

But after spending a few weeks with the new nano-texture iPad Pro, I’m happy to admit that I was wrong. The 11-inch iPad Pro with nano-texture is very nice.

Apple TV+ releases a variety of new TV shows and movies every month, usually with a mix of brand new series and old favorites returning with new seasons. In July, however, there’s no such mix. While fans await the return of series like Severance and Silo later this year, this month Apple is focused entirely on new series for your summer enjoyment.

Here is everything new coming to Apple TV+ in July.

One of the exclusive camera capabilities of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max is quickly changing between focal lengths with the main camera and setting your own default. Let’s look at how to customize and switch iPhone 15 Pro camera focal lengths.

Apple Intelligence is one of the most exciting and powerful new technologies Apple is launching this year. It will be available to beta testers this summer, then release publicly this fall—still labeled beta—as part of iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and iPadOS 18.

But not all devices that can run those software updates will be compatible with Apple Intelligence features.

Here is the full list of devices that will support Apple Intelligence at launch.

Microsoft is using the new Snapdragon X Elite silicon in its latest Surface laptop (and 2-in-1) hardware. Now PhoneBuff is out with a battery test to see how the M3 Pro MacBook Pro performs against the Surface 7.

Update: The deadline for class members to submit a claim has been extended to July 3. All other details below still apply.

If you owned an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus that suffered audio issues, your time is running out to claim a portion of Apple’s $35 million class action lawsuit settlement. Apple agreed to settle the lawsuit last year, and the deadline for affected iPhone 7 users to make a claim is fast approaching: June 3.

I always tell people that iPads, specifically iPad Pros, have the best displays for any tech device. Even dating back to the 2018 iPad Pro, that 120hz ProMotion display was second to none. As we have gotten new iPads, Apple has doubled down on the display by giving us MiniLED with the M1 iPad Pro, and now we have new OLED panels with the new M4 iPads. But aside from using features like Sidecar, you cannot natively use your iPad as a dummy display for other video sources. I am going to show you how.

One of the most successful and beloved series on Apple TV+, enjoyed by critics and audiences alike, is getting a new season very soon. Here’s when you can expect Slow Horses season 4 to drop.

One of the big questions around Apple’s AI plans has been whether the company would absorb the costs of these features, or charge a fee, aka an Apple Intelligence+ subscription.

So far, the news is that there will be no additional costs involved – but it appears that may change in the future …

Update: AT&T customers are being offered a credit – see the end of the piece

A major international roaming outage is causing lost mobile connectivity for Americans around the world. The problem is affecting all three major US carriers – AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.

Some are speculating that the problem may have been caused by a mistake made during work to change the way that carriers support legacy data standards …