Chance Miller

Apple is rolling out a big update to Final Cut Camera today, the pro video app it first released for iPhone back in 2024. The update introduces a new design along with support for variable aperture on iPhone 18 Pro.

New CEO John Ternus has plans to “overhaul” Apple in an attempt to make it “run faster and leaner,” according to a new report from Bloomberg. This includes introducing more products, eliminating “middle-management positions,” and much more.

iOS 27 brings new features to almost all of Apple’s apps, including Messages, Apple Music, Wallet, and more. Apple’s Find My app has its own share of changes in iOS 27. Here’s everything new.

Apple debuted the all-new AirPods 5 this month, and they bring ANC to lower prices than ever before. If you’re shopping for AirPods, however, there are still several reasons you might want to opt for the more expensive AirPods Pro 3.

• Buy AirPods Pro $234 (Reg. $249)
• Buy AirPods 5 $129
• Buy AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case $149

Apple has redesigned the Apple Pay checkout flow in iOS 27 for apps and websites. The changes make it easier to switch between different payment cards and see key details about the order you’re placing.

Apple must pay $5.7 billion for infringing on patents held by Taction Technology, a US jury ruled on Friday. The patents relate to Apple’s Taptic Engine, which is the hardware Apple uses to provide haptic feedback for notifications, button presses, and other interactions.

Taction first filed the lawsuit in 2021, alleging Apple had “infringed and continues to infringe, directly and indirectly” its patents.

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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.

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.

While it was overshadowed by release of iOS 27, Apple also released a new software update for AirPods this month. The update brings a long-requested feature to supported AirPods models: custom EQ.

Benjamin and Chance cover the week in Apple news, including hands-on with the new M6 Mac mini and AirPods 5, the first round of bug fixes for the new operating systems, Apple Music Hall, and more. 

And in Happy Hour Plus, we reflect on how Siri AI has fared in the real world so far. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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Apple is about to release a new iPad mini. This will mark the first update to the device in two years, and it’s expected to be a big one. Here’s everything we know so far about the new iPad mini coming as soon as next month.

Apple is testing iOS 27.0.1 for iPhone, according to web traffic analytics for 9to5Mac. The update will likely focus on bug fixes and performance improvements.

Apple is rolling out watchOS 27.0.1 for Apple Watch today. The company says the update fixes an issue where some Apple Watch units would unexpectedly restart. The update is available exclusively for Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 users.

Apple has kicked off beta testing of iOS 27.2, and the update brings several notable changes and new features. Here’s everything you need to know about iOS 27.2, which will likely be released to iPhone users as soon as next month.

Apple last week launched a new iPhone Handoff feature, which lets you use a single phone number across two iPhones. The number intelligently moves between each iPhone based on whichever one you pick up.

iPhone Handoff requires support from cellular carriers, and it sounds like AT&T isn’t interested in adopting the feature.

Good news for Apple Card Savings Account users this morning. Apple and Goldman Sachs have increased the interest rate on the account from 3.4% to 3.5% today.

Apple Pay is a go-to feature for iPhone users when shopping in stores, online, and in apps. Apple recently announced four new features that make Apple Pay even better. Here’s how they work, plus one major expansion that’s rolling out now.

Earlier this summer, Apple closed a portion of the Apple Park Visitor Center as it worked to “improve our store.”

That space has now reopened, and the big change is that Apple has removed the augmented reality experience that let visitors use custom iPads to view Apple Park.

Apple is developing a screenless health and fitness tracker to compete with Whoop, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The company is reportedly “developing prototypes,” but has yet to decide whether to ultimately release the product.

When Apple released the M4 Mac mini two years ago, teardowns quickly revealed a pleasant surprise: the internal SSD was not soldered to the logic board. This allowed for aftermarket storage upgrades, and we even showed you how to do it.

With the new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini updates, however, it appears the storage is soldered to the logic board once again.

Ron Johnson, Apple’s former senior vice president of retail operations, is out with a new book today called ‘Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple’s Genius.’

In the book, Johnson tells the story of working alongside Steve Jobs to craft Apple’s retail strategy.