Apple’s release notes for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 reveal that AirPort Utility will soon be removed from the App Store. Here are the details.
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Today, Marcus co-hosts several tech-focused shows at Gigahertz FM, a Brazilian podcast network he co-founded in 2022 with 9to5Mac’s own Guilherme Rambo. Outside of Gigahertz FM, he also hosts IA Sob Controle, a podcast featuring in-depth interviews and news about artificial intelligence.
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Tata cyberattack allegedly exposes confidential Apple documents
Tata Electronics confirmed today that it was recently targeted by a cyberattack, with hackers claiming to have stolen and leaked confidential documents from Apple and Tesla. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseAirPods Max 2 firmware beta updates now available with iOS 27 and macOS 27 beta 2
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Following the first beta rolled out after WWDC, Apple is now rolling out the second developer beta of macOS 27 Golden Gate. Here are the details.
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The latest WhatsApp beta available on TestFlight brings back message animations on iOS, this time with a setting that lets users turn them off. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseBear app developers announce Lettera, a beautiful Markdown editor for Mac
Available now in beta, Lettera is a standalone Markdown editor app built around the same editor that powers Bear 2. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone parts factory in India faces new health probe over alleged water contamination
Despite iPhone parts manufacturer Tata saying recent water samples collected inside its factory in Hosur, India, showed no signs of contamination, Reuters reports that local health officials are still investigating complaints from nearby farmers. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseEpic Games and Coalition for App Fairness slam new App Store terms in Brazil
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Expand Expanding Close‘Sugar’ season 2 premiere is now available to stream on Apple TV
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Expand Expanding CloseAltStore PAL now available in Brazil as Apple flips the switch on alternative marketplaces [U]
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Expand Expanding CloseDrake, Taylor Swift, and Future are the 3 most streamed artists in Apple Music history
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Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch shipments surged 21% during Q1 2026, per report
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Expand Expanding CloseVince Gilligan reveals the current status of ‘Pluribus’ season 2
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Expand Expanding CloseNew unpatchable exploit targets Apple devices with A12 and A13 chips
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Expand Expanding CloseSpotify’s new ticket reservation system for artist superfans goes live in the U.S.
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Expand Expanding CloseReport: iPhone sales rise 10% as global smartphone market declines for ninth straight week
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Expand Expanding CloseApple announces major App Store changes for Brazil, including alternative app marketplaces
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Expand Expanding CloseAdobe expands Firefly capabilities, extends agentic tools to Creative Cloud apps
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Expand Expanding CloseBaltimore Mayor voices support for Apple Towson workers amid store closure controversy
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Apple TV adds Grace Gummer to untitled thriller series also starring Dakota Fanning
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Expand Expanding CloseApple showcases its new developer AI tools in impressive 90-minute presentation
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Expand Expanding CloseVSCO unveils Studio Pro app as it pushes further into professional photography workflows
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Expand Expanding CloseMatter 1.6 and Product Security 1.1 officially announced, here’s what’s new
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Expand Expanding CloseApple releases Beats Studio Buds firmware update with important microphone security fix
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