Filipe Espósito

The iPad lineup has grown considerably in recent years. If you go to an Apple Store (or just open Apple’s website) now, you’ll find six different models available, ranging from the entry-level 9th generation iPad to the expensive 12.9-inch iPad Pro. I have two iPads: the latest M2 11-inch iPad Pro and the iPad mini 6. And the more I use both models, the more I’m sure the iPad mini is my favorite – here’s why.

Apple last week introduced the first beta of iOS 16.6 to developers. Now the company is rolling out iOS 16.6 beta 2, along with updates to macOS 13.5 beta, watchOS 9.6 beta, and tvOS 16.6 beta. Read on as we detail what to expect for these updates.

Update: Apple is now rolling out the same software updates to public beta users as well.

Back in the old days of the iPod with Click Wheel, Apple had a mini game called Music Quiz. As the name suggests, the player had to guess the name of the song that was playing. Sorcererhat, the company behind the popular SongCapsule app (formerly Next DJ), is now introducing SongCapsule Quiz – a modern version of this game that uses the player’s Apple Music library.

Apple has been hyping WWDC 2023 with new campaigns on social media as the conference kicks off next Monday with a special keynote. Now the company has created an Apple Music playlist to promote the event and keep users engaged with it until the keynote. But more than that, Apple has been teasing that “a new era begins” on Monday.

Just yesterday, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman reported that Apple is expected to announce “several new Macs” at the WWDC 2023 keynote on Monday. However, the journalist didn’t provide any details about which Macs the company would introduce. Now Gurman is back with a new report, which claims that the company is testing two new Mac desktops with the M2 Max and M2 Ultra chips ahead of the event.

Apple’s WWDC 2023 kicks off on Monday with a special opening keynote. In addition to new software like iOS 17 and watchOS 10, the company is expected to unveil its much-rumored mixed reality headset. But beyond that, we might see new Macs at the event. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the company is about to introduce “several new Macs” at the keynote.

Apple introduced System Integrity Protection (SIP) with OS X El Capitan in 2015, and it essentially adds multiple layers of security that blocks apps from accessing and modifying system files at a root level. While users can manually disable this feature, it’s not exactly easy to do so. But Microsoft found an exploit that could let attackers bypass SIP.

Apple on Tuesday announced some tax changes coming to apps, in-app purchases, and subscriptions available in the App Store. These changes may affect proceeds from the sale of apps and in-app content in places like Ghana and Spain. Read on as we detail what will change for developers.

We’re only a few days away from WWDC 2023, which kicks off on June 5 with a grand opening keynote. As the company prepares for the event, it has launched a new Twitter hashflag icon for when you write a new tweet with #WWDC23.

Tasks is one of my favorite to-do apps, and it has evolved a lot since I first wrote about it here on 9to5Mac. This week, Tasks was updated to version 3.0, which comes with a new design for the iOS app, a completely rebuilt macOS app, and new features like Tasks Cloud and collaboration. Read on to learn more about Tasks 3.0.

WhatsApp announced earlier this year that it would finally let users log into the same account on multiple smartphones, as the platform has never allowed this except by offering the Web version that works only on desktop devices. After making the feature available for Android users, WhatsApp’s new Companion Mode is now being rolled out to iPhone users as well.

Apple recently stopped signing iOS 16.4.1 and iPadOS 16.4.1 following the release of iOS 16.5 to the public a few days ago. This means that iPhone and iPad users can no longer downgrade to this version of the operating system if they’re already running a newer version of iOS.

WWDC 2023 is just around the corner, and all the latest rumors suggest that the event will be packed with huge announcements. This includes not only software updates like iOS 17 and watchOS 10, but also the unveiling of Apple’s mixed reality headset. Now we want to know what you’re most excited to see at WWDC 2023.

When Bluesky was launched earlier this year, the developers said that the social network would primarily focus on letting users see content from the people they follow. While this remains true, Bluesky is now rolling out alternative feeds with custom algorithms to its users.

Gentler Streak, a popular fitness and wellness app for iPhone and Apple Watch, is getting a major update today. As part of the celebrations for the International Day of Action for Women’s Health, which takes place on May 28, the team behind the app is introducing menstrual cycle tracking to its Wellbeing section.

Ever since generative AI like ChatGPT became popular, multiple platforms have been offering AI-based features to their users. Now TikTok has been working on its own AI chatbot named “Tako” that may or may not see the light of day.

Twitter is known for being a text-focused social network, but the platform has expanded its capabilities in recent years with things like Spaces and longer videos. Interestingly, it seems that Twitter users can expect many more video-related features coming soon, as teased by the company’s senior product designer Andrea Conway.

Kaleidoscope is a powerful macOS app that lets users easily compare the differences between files and folders, which is quite useful for developers. This week, Kaleidoscope was updated to version 4.0, which comes with multiple new features such as syntax coloring, new merge options, and text filtering.

We’ve seen a lot of alternatives to Twitter recently, and Mastodon is one of the most popular alternatives right now. However, keeping your accounts updated on both social networks is not so easy. To solve this, designer Parker Ortolani created Twoot – a Siri Shortcut that lets you post to your Twitter and Mastodon accounts from your iPhone, iPad, and Mac at the same time.

iPad has been around for 13 years, but it wasn’t until 2015 that Apple began to push it as a computer replacement with the launch of the first iPad Pro. Even now that iPads run on the same powerful chips as Macs, the software is still an issue. This week, Apple finally released Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for the iPad – two highly anticipated apps for professionals. While this is a step in the right direction, these apps highlight the limitations of iPadOS.

Portal is a popular iPhone and iPad app that helps users cope with “today’s distraction-filled world” by showing clips of nature scenes combined with real-life sounds in Spatial Audio that help you focus, relax, or even sleep. This week, Portal announced that it is bringing its app to the Mac for the first time.