9to5Mac guest appearance: Clockwise 591
Speaking of Jason Snell, he and I played a round of Clockwise with Rosemary Orchard and Dan Moren today. Check out the podcast episode below.
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Zac Hall is a Senior Editor, covering Apple, AI, and the modern technology landscape.
He joined 9to5Mac in April 2013, originally as a writer and copy editor.
He later served as Lead Editor from May 2016 through December 2020, before shifting focus to creating the Space Explored website.
In 2015, Zac began co-hosting 9to5Mac Happy Hour, establishing the format of the site’s premier podcast, which he hosted for eight years.
In 2018, he created 9to5Mac Daily, providing audio recaps of Apple and technology news each weekday. He also created and hosted multiple seasons of the 9to5Mac Watch Time podcast, a health and fitness-focused interview series.
Zac currently focuses on writing for 9to5Mac. He is based in the lovely Gulf Coast town of Ocean Springs, MS, where he lives with his brilliant kids and Nova, his adventurous Cavachon rescue pup.
Contact: zac@9to5mac.com
Former iPhone 7 owners are starting to get a long overdue payout
iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus were fantastic smartphones in 2016 and 2017, but they did experience a so-called “Loop Disease” in some instances. For that reason, a class action lawsuit was filed years ago and eventually approved last year. A year later, former iPhone 7 customers are starting to receive their settlement payments.
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Apple Vision Pro’s first year: the good, the bad, and the future
Speaking of Apple Vision Pro, there are some nice pieces reflecting on the product’s first year.
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Did you know that Apple provides a discount to veterans and military members? Apple Vision Pro has finally been added to the Veterans and Military Purchase Program at a discounted price.
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It’s not just you, Discord is down [U]
You’re not alone, Discord is down globally.
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The next Apple Watch Activity Challenge is just around the corner. Customers will soon be notified about the upcoming Heart Month Challenge set for February 14.
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Apple may be hitting home runs with new iPhone apps lately, but it’s striking out completely when it comes to iPad support.
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Apple is in the midst of squeezing more money out of AppleCare+ warranties. In addition to discontinuing most paid upfront plans, Apple is also increasing the cost of AppleCare+ subscriptions for all iPhones.
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Update: Officially announced and now available on the App Store.
The stage is set for “Apple Invites” to arrive at any point now. The new feature first revealed by 9to5Mac has now been named on Apple’s iCloud website. 9to5Mac has also learned much more about how the new app and service will work. Read on for details…
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Ever wish your MacBook wouldn’t boot up every time you open the lid or connect it to power? Apple has published an official support document detailing how to disable the feature.
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Microsoft is updating Outlook for Mac to include one of the best new features Apple has added to Mail in recent years. The update also brings Outlook for Mac up to speed with the Windows and web version when it comes to this capability.
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Both Apple and Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney have provided responses below…
Apple has been legally required to approve a pornography app for iPhone users in EU markets due to regulatory actions put in place by Europe’s Digital Markets Act. Since launching the App Store in 2008, Apple’s policy has been to prevent apps explicitly for distributing pornography from being listed in the App Store.
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Have an iPhone 11? Apple just released a new build of last week’s iOS 18.3 software update just for you.
iOS 18.3 build 22D64 is now available for iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The five-year-old model received the same update to iOS 18.3 last week as other iPhone models. The new build suggests something specific to the iPhone 11 line needed resolved with a new build.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Apple Vision Pro feature that could change how you work
Apple Vision Pro can transport you from a small, distracting room to an expansive outdoor landscape with the flick of a dial. These immersive environments are great for escaping — especially Mount Hood and the Moon.
But here’s the thing. Bora Bora is perfect for relaxation — but the beach makes me want to unplug, not type away at a keyboard. Next, I would love to see Apple tackle more populated spaces like libraries and cafés.
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On this date a year ago, I was first in line for a demo of Apple Vision Pro at Apple Lakeside Shopping Center in New Orleans. Anticipating a crowd, I arrived an hour before the store opened. However, I still would have been first in line if I arrived 10 minutes early. It was launch day for Apple Vision Pro, unveiled eight months earlier, and many people were still discovering it was now available.
One year later, Apple Vision Pro has improved enough through software updates to make it more capable than on day one.
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The 2025 Grammys are one of the biggest televised concerts of the year, bringing together top artists and unique performances — here’s how to stream today’s event live on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and more (for free).
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch faces are broken — and Apple’s latest move isn’t helping
Apple Watch Series 10 features a larger display, thinner design, and smarter watch faces. It’s the only model that displays seconds on the watch face in always-on mode. There’s just one catch: only three watch faces support this hardware feature. Now, that number has grown — to a whopping four.
Why Apple Vision Pro’s $3,500 price is actually a selling point
We know Apple Watch saves lives, but did you know Apple Vision Pro is helping surgeons save lives? Harry McCracken reports for Fast Company that Apple’s Vision Pro is gaining traction in healthcare, particularly in surgery and medical training.
Surgeons at UC San Diego Health have used the headset to streamline operating room displays, reducing physical strain and improving workflow. Meanwhile, Sharp HealthCare has launched a Spatial Computing Center of Excellence and is hosting a summit with 300 attendees exploring Vision Pro’s potential in surgery, medical education, and beyond.
Apple’s Susan Prescott shared that even Apple has been surprised by how the medical field has adopted Apple Vision Pro. Perhaps even more surprising is what makes Apple Vision Pro effective in the operating room: its price.
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In this jam packed launch episode, Sophia Tung and Zac Hall dive deep into DeepSeek’s arrival to the AI race, how NVIDIA and OpenAI are responding, and the state of current AI tools; this week’s biggest tech surprises, what has us excited and what has us concerned, and much more.
Apple gives up on device-connected smart glasses project, here’s how it would have worked
Bad news for fans of bad products. Apple won’t be shipping a pair of augmented reality glasses that require a tethered connection to the Mac after all. Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has the exclusive development, including a thorough description of how the product would have worked. Based on Mark’s reporting, this project was buried in compromises that ultimately made it undesirable.
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When asked about Chinese AI firm DeepSeek on today’s investor call, Apple CEO Tim Cook explained how the disruptive new model is a positive development for the iPhone maker.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s install base reaches new high, but growth rate has slowed
Apple disclosed today that its global install base has reached a new high. However, the active device growth rate is down compared to the previous year.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 16 sees stronger sales than iPhone 15—thanks to Apple Intelligence?
Not every iPhone launch outperforms launch sales of the prior model. That’s not a problem for the iPhone 16 family, however. Apple CEO Tim Cook tells Susan Li that the latest phones are selling in higher volumes than the iPhone 15 family during the same time last year. Perhaps surprisingly to some is the reason: Apple Intelligence.
Expand Expanding CloseApple reports record Q1 2025 earnings with $124.30 billion in revenue
Apple has released its earnings report for fiscal Q1 2025. The company reports $124.30 billion in revenue during the three-month period. That compares to $119.58 billion during the same quarter a year ago. Wall Street expected $124.13 billion in revenue. Profit from revenue includes $36.33 billion. The holiday quarter includes the bulk of iPhone 16 and Apple Watch Series 10 sales as it includes the last three months of the year.
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