Chance is the editor-in-chief of 9to5Mac, helping oversee and manage coverage for the entire staff of 9to5Mac writers. He first joined 9to5Mac in 2013 and has published daily coverage of Apple and related topics since then.
Over the years, Chance has worked alongside his 9to5Mac colleagues to publish industry-leading stories about Apple. In the spring of 2020, Chance and the 9to5Mac team exclusively reported a variety of upcoming iOS 14 features prior to the official announcement from Apple.
In addition to serving as Lead Editor of 9to5Mac, Chance is also the host of the 9to5Mac Daily podcast. Published five days per week, 9to5Mac Daily is a recap of the day’s Apple news in 5-10 minutes. You can subscribe to 9to5Mac Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast or via the dedicated RSS feed right here.
Chance is also a guest host on the 9to5Mac Happy Hour podcast with Benjamin Mayo and Zac Hall.
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More details about the forthcoming iPad Pro refresh continue to emerge. Now, a new leak on Weibo claims that the new iPad Pros will feature noticeably thinner bezels than ever before.
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There are more developments today in the ongoing battle between Apple and some of its biggest App Store opponents. First, in a new amicus briefed filed in the United States today, Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match Group have teamed up to oppose Apple’s proposed anti-steering changes in the United States.
Meanwhile, Epic Games shared more details about its plans to launch its own app marketplace for iPhone in the European Union. The company says it will take a 12% commission from sales…
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Brian Tong was given a unique opportunity for his latest YouTube video: a golf cart ride around Apple Park with guest stars from various different Apple executives. The video focuses on the “State Of The iPhone,” with topics ranging from the iPhone’s camera to artificial intelligence and much more.
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A new rumor on Weibo today claims that the new iPad Pro models will be available in both matte and glossy screen options. This would be similar to how the Apple Studio Display and Pro Display XDR are also available in glossy and Nano-texture display options.
The move comes as third-party screen protectors from the likes of Paperlike and others have become increasingly popular for iPad Pro users.
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On Sunday night, Bloomberg reported that Apple is in talks with Google about licensing its Gemini technology to power some AI features coming to the iPhone. A new report from The New York Times today echoes those claims, citing “three people with knowledge of the discussions” between Apple and Google.
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Apple is rolling out a new version of AirTag firmware today, the first update since October. Here’s how to check your AirTag firmware version.
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Our friends at GRID Studio are running a spring sale this month with some impressive discounts on their iconic deconstructed wall art. The Grid 4S, for example, showcases a deconstructed iPhone 4S and is available for just $99.
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“Hackintosh is (almost) dead,” proclaims a new blog post from Aleksandar Vacić – and the Apple Silicon transition is partially to blame. As Vacić writes, Apple has “completely removed all traces of driver support” for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth cards key to the Hackintosh world.
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A new rumor today says that Apple has invested billions in a new coating technology for future iPhone displays. This technology would allegedly make future iPhone displays “more scratch-resistant” and add a new anti-reflection layer, but it won’t be ready for the iPhone 16 this year.
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Apple’s new iPhone 15 ad focuses on storage, of all things. “Lots of storage for lots of photos,” Apple says. “iPhone 15 with storage stating at 128GB.”
The gist of the video? You’ll never have to delete your photos or videos thanks to the iPhone 15’s ample storage.
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During a workshop event in the European Union today, Apple shed new light on how the Core Technology Fee plays into its compliance with the Digital Markets Act. In particular, the company acknowledged concerns that the CTF could ultimately end up bankrupting small developers who have a free app go viral.
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The MacBook Air lineup is stronger than ever right now, but maybe not for the reasons you think. Yes, the M2 and M3 MacBook Air are great computers. But do you know what’s also a great computer? The M1 MacBook Air, especially when it’s available for under $700.
In fact, it’s probably the best Mac value ever.
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With iOS 17.4 this month, Apple debuted a number of new features as part of its efforts to comply with the Digital Markets Act in the EU. These efforts include alternative app marketplaces, new business terms for developers, and support for third-party browser engines.
Apple’s plans have faced criticism from companies like Meta, Epic, and Spotify. In a hearing on Monday, however, Apple justified its changes and explained why it believes it is in compliance with the DMA.
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In a new paper published this month, Apple researchers reveal that they have developed new methods for training large language models using both text and visual information. According to Apple’s researchers, this represents a way to obtain state-of-the-art results.
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Ahead of NCAA March Madness kicking off later this week, the March Madness Live app has received an update with a few new features. The app is now compatible with Apple Vision Pro, offers expanded capabilities for CarPlay users, and more.
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Apple is preparing to imminently release iOS 17.4.1, which will come with the build number 21E235. There’s no word on what’s new in iOS 17.4.1, but the update will focus on bug fixes and performance improvements rather than new features.
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Apple’s bid to dismiss a class action lawsuit over AirTag stalking has failed. As reported by Bloomberg, a judge in California on Friday ruled that the plaintiffs in the lawsuit have “made sufficient claims for negligence and product liability.”
“With a price point of just $29 it has become the weapon of choice of stalkers and abusers,” the lawsuit alleges.
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Update: Best Buy has now one-upped Walmart and is now selling the M1 MacBook Air at $649.
Walmart is teaming up with Apple to sell the Mac for the first time. In a press release today, the company said that it is now selling the base model M1 MacBook Air online and in select stores for $699. The move comes a week after Apple introduced the new M3 MacBook Air and stopped selling the M1 MacBook Air itself.
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Apple has launched a new way for people to browse the App Store for Apple Vision Pro. Starting today, the App Store for visionOS is now available on the web, including curated collections, stories, and more.
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TipTop, an instant trade-in service launched by the founder of Postmates, is one-upping Apple’s own trade-in service with a new unified trade-in and buying feature. Most notably, unlike other trade-in services, it also works across multiple brands.
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As we inch closer toward June, we’re getting a lot of questions from eager 9to5Mac readers about when Apple will officially announce WWDC 2024. After all, there are some big rumors about new AI features coming soon. Here’s what history tells us…
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Benjamin and Chance analyze the latest round of Apple’s changes to appease the EU, get hyped for the impending 2024 iPad Pro features, and news that Apple is testing an AI platform for advertising.
Apple Arcade is the topic in Happy Hour Plus, as we discuss how the service stacks up today compared to how it was presented in 2019.
Apple has acquired DarwinAI, an artificial intelligence startup focused on making AI systems smaller and faster, according to a new report from Bloomberg. Apple has added dozens of DarwinAI employees to its own AI team following the acquisition earlier this year.
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The Apple Sports app has received its first update since launching last month. With version 1.1 of the app rolling out today, Apple has made optimizations for NCAA March Madness, added support for Major League Baseball, and more.
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