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A delayed Vision Air could easily become a cancellation
We’ve for some time been expecting a cheaper and lighter version of Vision Pro, possibly branded as Vision Air. Potential launch dates have been variously reported as 2025, 2026, and 2027.
But a report yesterday suggested we may have even longer to wait for this as Apple shifts resources to accelerate work on an Apple Glasses product …
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Direct payments between Venmo and PayPal will finally become possible from November, some 11 years after it was first expected.
While some may find it convenient, it also opens a new route to scammers, so there’s a privacy setting you may wish to change when it goes live …
Expand Expanding CloseNeon app to sell your audio calls says it will return after massive security breach
Neon, the app that pays you to share your audio recordings with an AI system, says that it will return despite its recent massive security breach.
The app shot up the App Store ratings after promising to pay users hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year for allowing their audio conversations to be used to train AI chatbots …
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: October 1, 2025 – M5 iPad Pro leaks in full
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Apple TV+ docuseries on Martin Scorsese gets an exciting first trailer
If you’re a Martin Scorsese fan, you’re probably counting the days until October 17, when “Mr. Scorsese” will hit Apple TV+. To add to the excitement, Apple has released the docuseries’ official trailer. Watch it below.
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As reported by Bloomberg, Apple has decided to shelve the cheaper and lighter overhaul of the Apple Vision Pro, to speed up the development of its first competitors to Meta’s AI glasses. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApp Store gambling lawsuit moves forward, judge rules Section 230 doesn’t apply
Apple was unable to convince a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit accusing it of promoting, hosting, and profiting from illegal casino-style apps in the App Store. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 17 Pro’s most under-the-radar upgrade could prove surprisingly crucial
When considering buying an iPhone 17 Pro, most people will focus on things like battery life, cameras, and design. But there’s one new feature that might be overlooked, but could prove crucial in the future: the vapor chamber cooling system.
Expand Expanding CloseThis vibe coding app turns your ideas into actual SwiftUI apps right on your iPhone [U: Pricing]
Update, October 3: Bitrig is offering unlimited prompts for Pro users for a limited time. Details below.
A group of ex-Apple employees who co-created SwiftUI has launched a vibe coding iPhone app that takes voice or text input, writes SwiftUI apps in seconds, and even lets you distribute them through TestFlight. Honestly, it is kind of awesome. Here’s how it works.
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Apple updates App Store Connect for iOS 26 and Liquid Glass
Apple has updated App Store Connect to version 3.1. The new version includes iOS 26 support, including a new icon and Apple’s new Liquid Glass design throughout the app.
Expand Expanding CloseThe new AirPods Live Translation feature also works with AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4
Apple launched the new AirPods Pro 3, promising a bunch of improvements including a flashy Live Translation feature. But it turns out you don’t actually need to upgrade just to try out the new translation stuff.
Live Translation is also available through a software update for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. However, there is a slight gotcha …
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MX Master 4 vs. Magic Mouse – can Logitech’s haptics finally get me to retire Apple’s magical gesture action?
One of the most exciting releases in the mouse game, in about as long as I can remember, has arrived with the all-new Logitech MX Master 4. Previous iterations have been, and still are, very popular among readers and staffers. I have colleagues that have been urging me and my poor mouse hand to switch over from the infamous Magic Mouse for more than a couple years now – will the MX Master 4 finally be the turning point for me? Is the MX Master 4 better than Magic Mouse? Let’s dive in.
Read MoreiFixit tears down the AirPods Pro 3, shows foam-infused tip in detail
Following the teardown of the new iPhone 17 Pro, the iPhone Air, and its MagSafe Battery, iFixit has now published the teardown of the new AirPods Pro 3. Here’s what they found.
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Apple TV+ is exclusive Peanuts streaming home through 2030
Apple TV+ has focused almost entirely on creating original content, but one exception is a partnership with Peanuts that started in 2020. Now, Apple has announced that TV+ will remain Peanuts’ exclusive streaming home through at least 2030—and shared ways to watch select Peanuts holiday specials for free.
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Deals: 24GB M4 MacBook Air $200 off, Apple Watch discounts from $189, Apple Pencil Tips $5, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break deals are now ready to roll alongside the ongoing offers on M4 Mac mini from $499 and launch deals on Anker’s new 25W Qi2.2 MagSafe gear with displays. Today we are starting off with a $200 price drop on the 24GB MacBook Air alongside some accessory offers – Apple 25W 2-meter MagSafe charger returns to $29 Amazon low and the official official 4-pack of Apple Pencil Tips at just $5. Joining the early deals on Apple Watch Series 11, we also spotted some new Amazon lows on Apple Watch Series 10 and SE 2 models at up to $170 off the list prices. Head below for more.
Expand Expanding CloseiPadOS 26 gives apps a new Mac-like power that pro users will love
iPadOS 26 is a huge upgrade for iPad, especially in areas of productivity. Alongside new windowing and multitasking features, dock and files changes, there’s a new iPadOS 26 capability for apps that pro users will love: Background Tasks.
Expand Expanding CloseT-Mobile’s Starlink-powered T-Satellite now works with more iPhone apps
We’re still in the early days of satellite-based mobile phone connectivity, and T-Mobile is pushing forward with its Starlink-powered T-Satellite service.
Expand Expanding CloseThe British government is still insisting Apple has to create a backdoor into iCloud
We learned back in February that the British government had secretly ordered Apple to create a worldwide backdoor into iCloud. We said at the time that the demand was “as technically clueless as it is outrageous.”
Apple responded very intelligently, and it seemed from a development last month that the UK had withdrawn its demand. We’re learning today that this isn’t in fact the case …
Expand Expanding CloseMeta will use your chats with AI to sell hyper-targeted ads
Meta just announced a big change coming to its privacy policy in a couple months. It’s going to start using data from your chats with AI products to sell ads hyper-targeted to you. And there’s no way to opt out.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new Apple TV+ has coming in October
Apple TV+ kicked off its best-ever fall lineup with major returning TV shows in September, but October brings a greater focus on brand new original series. Here’s everything new coming to Apple TV+ in October.
Expand Expanding CloseAmazon announces smarter Echo Show as we await HomePod Touch/HomePad
We’re not expecting to see Apple’s long-awaited combo speaker and smart home control panel until sometime next year. We’ve been using HomePad as a placeholder name, but a leak back in the summer suggests it may be known as the HomePod Touch.
The form factor is expected to be broadly similar to Amazon’s Echo Show, and the company has just announced smarter versions …
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New Peloton hardware is almost a complete revamp, with AI features
Fitness tech company Peloton really took off during the pandemic, with multiple suggestions that it might be in line for an acquisition by Apple, but has struggled to find its way since then.
The company is today seeking to address this with an almost completely new hardware lineup, with AI features naturally playing a key role. This includes the company’s first commercial treadmill …
Expand Expanding CloseApple asks judge to dismiss absurd AI claim by Elon Musk
Apple has asked a judge to dismiss a patently absurd claim made by Elon Musk that the iPhone maker is legally obliged to strike a partnership with his xAI company.
Musk’s X Corp is seeking billions of dollars in damages from Apple, claiming that it illegally favors OpenAI’s ChatGPT …
Expand Expanding CloseEpic Games gives backhanded compliment to Apple over removal of scare screens
Epic Games has given Apple a backhanded compliment over the changes it made to reduce the barriers to installing the company’s games store on iPhones.
Apple had long come under antitrust fire for forcing users to take 15 separate steps to install a third-party app store. The company has now reduced that to six steps and eliminated what has been described as a “scare screen with a misleading message” …
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