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
One of the final remnants of iPhone Batterygate from the previous decade lives to see another day. Apple has failed to block a $2 billion lawsuit out of the UK that seeks damages over the long since resolved iPhone performance throttling issue.
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Lest you think a space black MacBook Pro was the biggest news of the week, Apple is back with an all-new version of AirTag firmware. Still think the black aluminum laptop is more exciting? Fair. Nevertheless, new AirTag firmware awaits.
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Hidden within Notes on macOS Sonoma is a handy new upgrade. Like iOS 17 and iPadOS 17, Notes on macOS 14 gains the ability to links to other notes. Follow along to learn how it works.
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After introducing the first Space Black MacBook Pro, Apple has also started selling the USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable in the same color.
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Apple has finally done it. After making the 14-inch MacBook Pro more affordable, Apple has discontinued the last MacBook Pro with Touch Bar. So long, misunderstood and under appreciated OLED strip of dynamically changing interfaces. Touch Bar. October 27, 2016 – October 30, 2023.
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Apple has unveiled its next generation of M series chips: M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max. These new chips are 3nm, like the A17 Pro. The GPU uses a new technique called Dynamic Caching.
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Time moves fast. Scary fast, you could say. A week ago, we didn’t expect there to be a second fall Apple event this year. Now we’re wading through what to expect from Apple’s surprise Monday video-only affair tonight.
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Update: The first iOS 17.2 public beta version is out a day later.
Apple has released the first iOS 17.2 beta for developers. The new version includes Apple’s as-of-yet unreleased features including the Journal app and Tapback reaction updates in Messages.
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The new Apple Watch software update changes how you access Control Center and adds a new Smart Stack widget feature.
These changes in watchOS 10 mean there are also some tweaks to how you interact with certain watch faces.
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When Apple unveiled the iPhone 15 Pro, it shared 10 customization options for the new Action button. One of those options, however, was described as coming later. With iOS 17.2, it has arrived.
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The first tvOS 17.2 beta for Apple TV just dropped, and it includes a new way to navigate within the TV app.
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So there may not be an Apple Watch Ultra 3 in 2024? No problem. People only want one thing from the Apple Watch Ultra anyway, and a new version number ain’t it.
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The most boring tech product can easily be transformed into something delightful. All it takes is a splash of color. Buying an iPhone is more interesting when color is a factor. Color is also a big part of what makes iMacs fun. That’s not to say that white or black tech products can’t be fun — when used sparingly. It’s just that there are way more colors available to make something as basic as an iPhone charger more friendly.
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After a few weeks of beta testing with users, Apple has officially released macOS Sonoma 14.1 for all Mac users. The update brings changes to the Music app and warranty information in System Settings. It also address two bugs dealing with Location Services and encrypted external drives.
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Alongside iOS 17.1, Apple has released the free tvOS 17.1 software update for Apple TV hardware. The release comes a month after tvOS 17 introduced a handful of new features to Apple TV. A HomePod software update with the same version number is also available now.
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Apple has released iOS 17.1 for iPhone, bringing more features to AirDrop, StandBy, and Apple Music, as well as several prominent bug fixes. The software update is available to all users now on iPhones capable of running iOS 17.
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watchOS 10.1 is now available as a free software update for compatible Apple Watches. The latest version of watchOS delivers a flagship feature to the new Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2. The update also includes more features and bug fixes for watchOS 10.
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Apple is updating Shazam with a new feature it calls Concerts. The new section in the app will push personalized event recommendations for nearby performances based on Shazam history.
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Remember Apple Pay Later, the belatedly released iOS 16 service? It’s now available for all iPhone users in the United States.
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Is M. Night Shyamalan running Apple? The company just announced a Monday night keynote event on the eve of Halloween. The tagline? Scary Fast. Macs are rumored, but what Apple silicon will be inside?
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Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, has acquired the all-in-one messaging app Texts. The app is capable of combining services including iMessage, WhatsApp, Slack DMs, and much more into a single interface.
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Apple may be about to announce new iMacs for the first time in two and a half years. If true, what Apple silicon chip do you think will be inside? M2 is the most likely answer, but is an M2 iMac worth buying at this point?
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Savvy iPhone users know what to do when they see a QR code in the wild. Open the Camera app, aim, and tap the link that gets revealed. But what about QR codes in images and PDFs that are already on your iPhone?
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The password is one step closer to becoming a thing of the past now that Amazon has adopted passkey technology. The online shopping giant is introducing support for passkey starting today with iOS and the web.
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