Chance is the editor-in-chief of 9to5Mac, managing coverage for the entire staff of 9to5Mac writers. He first joined 9to5Mac in 2013 and has covered Apple and technology ever since then.
Over the years, Chance has worked alongside his 9to5Mac colleagues to publish industry-leading stories about Apple. Chance’s work has been regularly cited by sources including Bloomberg, The Financial Times, and more. He’s frequently ranked as one of the top five technology authors by Techmeme.
In addition to serving as editor-in-chief 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 co-host of the 9to5Mac Happy Hour podcast with Benjamin Mayo. 9to5Mac Happy Hour is weekly podcast discussing the latest in Apple and technology. You can subscribe with Apple Podcasts, Overcast, or the dedicated RSS feed.
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iOS 18.6 is now available for iPhone users. While the iOS 26 beta has stolen the headlines, Apple has also quietly been testing iOS 18.6 for the last six weeks. Here’s what’s new.
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iOS 26 brings major changes to CarPlay, including a new Liquid Glass design and support for widgets.
There’s also a small change that addresses a years-long feature request for many CarPlay users: the ability to disable CarPlay screenshots.
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Apple is nearing a deal with JPMorgan Chase to take over the Apple Card deal currently backed by Goldman Sachs, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal.
The deal comes as Goldman Sachs looks to exit its agreement with Apple after mounting financial losses and a broader rethinking of its consumer finance business.
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Homeowners and businesses with an Alarm․com smart home system have a new way to keep tabs on things. The company has announced the launch of its first CarPlay app, unlocking easier access to smart home controls for things like garage doors, scenes, routines, and more.
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iOS 26 adds a new opt-in filtering system to the Messages app that tucks away messages from “Unknown Senders” into a separate tab.
Punchbowl News (via Daring Fireball and Political Wire) reports that Republicans in Washington, D.C. are already freaking out about the fundraising implications of this new feature, warning that it “could cost them $25 million in fundraising revenue.”
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When Apple introduced the colorful, ultra-thin M1 iMac in 2021, many were surprised by one notable omission: the lack of an Apple logo on its prominent chin. Now, a leaked prototype suggests this was indeed something Apple took into consideration during development…
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Last week, Apple released its first-ever public beta for AirPods alongside the first public beta of iOS 26. If you want to try out Apple’s new AirPods features, here’s how to install the beta.
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Earlier this week, Apple announced an all-new AppleCare One subscription service. AppleCare One lets you get AppleCare coverage on up to three devices for $20 per month.
Dan Moren at Six Colors got the answer to a something I’d been wondering: can AppleCare One coexist with the iPhone Upgrade Program?
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The iOS 26 public beta is now available, giving iPhone users everywhere the option to try Apple’s latest and greatest features. This year, you can check out Liquid Glass, new Messages features, and more.
Here’s how to install the iOS 26 public beta on your iPhone (for free!)…
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The iOS 26 public beta is now available, the next major update for iPhone software. iOS 26 brings an all-new Liquid Glass design, updates to your favorite iPhone apps and features, and much more.
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Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 26 beta 4, the strangely good deal that is the new AppleCare One package, and a surprising rumored detail about the upcoming M5 iPad Pro.
And in Happy Hour Plus, the duo discuss the recent exodus from the AI group as motivation to work on Apple AI research wavers. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Infuse, an excellent video player for Apple platforms, has gotten a nice update today. Infuse 8.2 is now available with support for user profiles on Apple TV, the ability to stream content directly from iCloud Drive, and more.
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Alongside new design changes, iOS 26 beta 4 also re-enables Apple Intelligence notification summaries for the News & Entertainment category of apps.
As you may remember, Apple disabled this feature in January after a handful of botched summaries went viral…
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Last month, Apple announced another set of major changes to the App Store in the European Union, as part of its ongoing back-and-forth with regulators about the Digital Markets Act.
According to a new report from Reuters, Apple’s latest changes just might be enough to satisfy the European Commission.
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Act surprised: Apple is soon expected to formally kick off development of iOS 27. This year, Apple will have a big task: updating the iOS experience in preparation for its most radical new iPhone yet.
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With last year’s M4 iPad Pro, Apple made a long-awaited change to the design: it moved the front-facing camera from the top to the side.
According to Bloomberg today, Apple has another big change to the iPad Pro’s front-facing camera in store for the M5 update coming later this year.
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Benjamin and Chance react to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman report on what Apple is planning to ship over the course of the next twelve months, as well as the details of a near-term refresh for the Vision Pro including a more comfortable strap. Apple launches a new Emoji puzzle in News+, AirPods marketshare is revealed in a new study, and Apple sweeps the Emmy nominations.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance talk more about the recent controversies surrounding Liquid Glass. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
According to Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, Apple is among the companies that have submitted a bid for the rights to the iconic Sunday Night Baseball broadcast, starting in 2026.
In an interview with CNBC, Manfred said that Apple, NBC, and ESPN have all submitted bids for the Sunday Night Baseball package.
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Apple is expanding its collection of Apple News+ Puzzles with yet another new game. This time, Apple is tapping into something we all know and love: emoji.
The new Emoji Game was initially announced as part of iOS 26 at WWDC. The game, however, is now rolling out to all iPhone users running iOS 18.4 and later as well as iPadOS 18.4 and macOS 15.4.
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