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Filipe Espósito is a Brazilian tech Journalist who started covering Apple news on iHelp BR with some exclusive scoops, including the reveal of the new Apple Watch Series 5 models in titanium and ceramic. He joined 9to5Mac in 2019 to share even more exclusive details about Apple’s plans.

You can contact Filipe at hi@filipeesposito.com or on Threads, @filipe.esposito.

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Poll: Which iPad announcement are you most excited to see next?

Should you buy a new iPad

Yes, Apple has been working on new iPads, and this doesn’t come as a surprise to those who read 9to5Mac frequently. Following our report earlier this month, there were reports from other sources that also suggested that Apple will be launching new iPads – or at least new accessories – very soon. Now, we want to know which iPad-related announcement you’re most excited to see next.

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Poll: Is your iPhone 15 Pro still overheating after the iOS 17.0.3 update?

iPhone 15 Pro overheat

Every year, when Apple launches a new iPhone, there are always reports of some issues. This year, a number of users have been complaining about the iPhone 15 Pro overheating. While some believed that there was a design flaw in the new iPhones, Apple acknowledged that there was a bug causing these problems and released the iOS 17.0.3 update to fix them. Now, we want to know if your iPhone 15 Pro is still overheating after the update.

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Jeff Pu: iPhone 16 Pro rumored to have faster 5G modem, Wi-Fi 7, and new ultra-wide lens

iPhone 16 Pro rumors

iPhone 15 has just been launched by Apple, but there are already some rumors about next year’s iPhone floating around the web. This time, analyst Jeff Pu from Haitong International Securities has revealed some details about what to expect from the iPhone 16 Pro. According to Pu, the device will be equipped with a faster 5G modem, Wi-Fi 7, and a new ultra-wide lens on the rear.

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Here’s how Apple TV+ growth compares to other streaming platforms in the US

Apple TV+

Apple TV+ has certainly grown a lot since its introduction in 2019, but the platform still lags behind major competitors like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video. JustWatch has now released the market share figures for streaming platforms in the US during the third quarter of 2023, so we can take a look at how Apple TV+’s growth compares with other platforms.

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Logitech Wave Keys is a new ergonomic keyboard that works great with the Mac

Logitech's Wave Keys is a new ergonomic keyboard that works great with the Mac

On Wednesday, Logitech announced Wave Keys, its new ergonomic wireless keyboard designed to suit those who need maximum comfort at the desk. With an intriguing design reminiscent of a wave, the Wave Keys keyboard makes typing more comfortable. And the best part is it works great with the Mac. 9to5Mac was invited by Logitech to try out the new Wave Keys keyboard, so read on as I detail my first impressions.

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LivePod is an iOS app that turns your Apple Music Up Next queue into a Live Activity

LivePod is an iOS app that turns your Apple Music Up Next queue into a Live Activity

There are many iOS apps available on the App Store that help users enhance their Apple Music experience. While most of them function as third-party players, there’s a new app called LivePod that has a different purpose. What the app does is turn Apple Music’s Up Next queue into a Live Activity that shows up on the Lock Screen and also on Dynamic Island.

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PSA: Bug caused Apple Watch running watchOS 10.1 beta to drain iPhone battery

PSA: Bug caused Apple Watch running watchOS 10.1 beta to drain iPhone battery

Apple recently released the iOS 17.0.3 update to address a bug causing iPhones, especially the iPhone 15 Pro, to overheat. What we didn’t know was that there was another bug draining the iPhone’s battery. On Tuesday, Apple confirmed that iOS 17.1 beta 3 fixes a bug that affected iPhone battery life when paired with an Apple Watch running watchOS 10.1.

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iOS 17.1 changes how the Action Button behaves when iPhone 15 Pro is in your pocket

Action Button iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max come with a new Action Button, which lets users set things like muting the phone, turning on the flashlight, and even running shortcuts when the button is pressed. Users can press the Action Button even when the screen isn’t on, but now with iOS 17.1, Apple is changing how the button behaves when the iPhone is in your pocket.

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Video shows an iMac G3 that was modified with a touchscreen back in 1999

Video shows an iMac G3 that was modified with a touchscreen back in 1999

The iconic iMac G3 was announced by Steve Jobs almost 26 years ago, on May 6, 1998. For its time, the iMac was considered a revolution in industrial design with its all-in-one construction in translucent plastic. It also ditched technologies like serial ports and floppy disk readers in favor of CD and USB. But did you know that there was an iMac G3 with a touchscreen? Well, sort of.

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Threads search | Trending Topics

Meta employee accidentally shows how Trending Topics will work on Threads

You may be familiar with Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform that works in a similar way to X (formerly Twitter). The platform was launched in July and has since received a lot of requested features. Now it seems that Meta wants to bring Trending Topics to Threads, and as you might expect, the feature will help users find posts on the most discussed topics on the platform at the moment.

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Instagram CEO says iPad app still not a priority, but may work on it at some point

instagram app ipad

As you probably know, Instagram still doesn’t have an iPad app. The platform was born as an iPhone app, and although it’s now on Android and the web, Meta has never bothered to optimize Instagram for the iPad. Unfortunately, those expecting to see an iPadOS version of the app will have to wait longer, as Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri has again said that this is not a priority for him.

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X working on new Premium subscription tiers to let users remove ads

Twitter X logo

Elon Musk’s X platform (formerly Twitter) has been undergoing a lot of profound changes since it was acquired by the billionaire last year, as he wants to turn the social network into a mega app for calls and even payments. In the meantime, it seems that Musk wants to expand the X Premium paid service by breaking it up into different tiers, including one that removes all ads.

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iPad mini 7 still on track for the coming months along with two new iPad Air models

iPad mini

Apple hasn’t released any new iPads for quite some time, since the last ones – the M2 iPad Pro and the iPad 10 – were introduced in October last year. Rumors have been conflicting about when Apple will announce new iPads and which models the company plans to update first. Now 9to5Mac has learned from sources that there are multiple new iPads on track for the coming months, including iPad mini 7 and two new iPad Air models.

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Does iOS 17.0.3 slow down the iPhone 15 Pro to prevent overheating? Here’s what preliminary tests show

Does iOS 17.0.3 slow down the iPhone 15 Pro to prevent overheating? Here's what preliminary tests show

Following many complaints about overheating issues affecting iPhone 15 Pro models, Apple released the iOS 17.0.3 update on Wednesday to address these issues. According to the company, the overheating was caused by software, not by hardware or design flaws. Apple also said that it wouldn’t reduce the A17 Pro chip’s performance with the update – but is that true? We tried to find out with some preliminary tests.

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iOS 17.0.3 fixes security breach that had been actively exploited

apple zero-day exploit spyware security iOS macOS patches fixes

Apple on Wednesday released iOS 17.0.3 for iPhone users. Although the update doesn’t bring any new features, it fixes a bug that had been causing some iPhone models (especially the iPhone 15 Pro) to overheat more than usual. However, iOS 17.0.3 also comes with two important security fixes, including a fix for a breach that had been actively exploited.

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Halide adds in-app interactions with the Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro

Halide adds in-app interactions with the Action Button on the iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max come with a new Action Button, which replaces the mute/ring switch and lets users mute the phone, open apps, turn on the flashlight, and even run Shortcuts when pressed. Officially, there’s no API for third-party apps to use the Action Button for in-app interactions, but the popular camera app Halide has found a way to control the app using the Action Button.

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Some iPhone 15 users complain about crackling sound with built-in speakers

iPhone 15 | speaker sound issues

iPhone 15 was launched less than two weeks ago, and there are already some users complaining about overheating issues – but it seems that there are more users unhappy with their new iPhone for other reasons. There’s now a small group of people claiming to be experiencing issues with the iPhone 15’s built-in speakers. More specifically, they say that the audio sounds crackly and rattly.

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Original Apple Watch, including $17,000 gold model, no longer eligible for repairs

Original Apple Watch no longer eligible for repairs, including $17,000 gold model

It’s been nine years since Apple announced the very first Apple Watch to the world – although it only hit the stores in April 2015. In 2021, the first-generation Apple Watch entered Apple’s list of “vintage” products, which means that repairs have become limited. Now Apple has classified the original Apple Watch as obsolete, putting an end to any chances of having one repaired by official means.

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Apple Vision Pro will remind users that it works best with the new AirPods Pro

Apple Vision Pro with AirPods Pro 2

Following the iPhone 15 announcement last month, Apple has also introduced a new version of the second-generation AirPods Pro with a USB-C charging case. However, the new version of the AirPods Pro 2 comes with more than just a new case, as it is capable of transmitting lossless audio when paired with an Apple Vision Pro. And Apple’s headset will remind users that it works best with the new version of AirPods.

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Enhanced Apple Maps experience with Look Around coming soon to Brazil

Enhanced Apple Maps experience with Look Around coming soon to Brazil

Apple has been slowly expanding its enhanced Apple Maps experience to more countries since 2018 when the company started collecting its own map data from scratch. Earlier this year, the new Apple Maps experience was launched in more European countries, including Austria, Croatia, and Poland. Apple has now confirmed that this experience will soon be available in Brazil.

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First Apple Watch with micro-LED display still on track for late 2025

Apple Watch Ultra display

We’ve been hearing rumors about Apple adopting micro-LED displays in its products for a while now, but there’s still no sign of it happening any time soon. Also according to rumors, Apple Watch could be the first product to receive the new display – and analyst Jeff Pu from Haitong Tech said in his latest report that this is still the case. According to him, the first Apple Watch with micro-LED is still on track for late 2025.

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