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Discounted M5 MacBook Pro hits Apple refurb store with key storage distinction [U]
Update April 8: Amazon has brought back new inventory of the 512GB model 14-inch M5 MacBook Pro in space black for $1,399.97. This is a great deal if you want a brand new machine and not a refurbished laptop.
Apple has added the plain M5 MacBook Pro to its refurbished store for a discounted price. However, the base storage change from last month means the value compared to new discounted hardware might not be as competitive as usual.
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A new Counterpoint Research report shows that the iPhone 17 lineup led the market in Q4 2025, with its core models taking the top three spots and anchoring Apple’s presence in the top 10 best-selling smartphones for the period. Here are the details.
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ChatGPT just added its first streaming video app, here’s what it can do
ChatGPT’s apps feature continues its search for a purpose. Along the way, it found a streaming partner in search of an audience. Now what?
Expand Expanding CloseiPhone 18 Pro’s rumored camera feature could prove that less is more
iPhone 18 Pro is coming this fall, and one of its rumored features—an updated Camera Control button—could prove the old saying that less is more.
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Overcast, the popular third-party podcast client, has just launched a major new feature in its latest update: transcripts are available now.
Expand Expanding CloseDay One journaling app introduces ‘Gold’ plan with AI summaries and Daily Chat
Journaling app Day One has reconfigured its subscription to include a more premium “Gold” plan with AI summaries and a Daily Chat feature.
Expand Expanding CloseAmazon says these 13 Kindle devices won’t be able to get new books soon
If you own an older Kindle device (2012 or prior), Amazon has announced that starting next month, you’ll be cut off from downloading new books unless you upgrade to a newer model. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseCarPlay in iOS 26 has my top new Apple Music feature, here’s how to use it
CarPlay just got new features in iOS 26.4, plus some exciting new apps, but one of my favorite recent features is an Apple Music change in iOS 26 that’s perfect for the car. Here’s how to use it.
Expand Expanding CloseSo long, Llama: Meta unveils Muse Spark AI with Contemplating mode
Llama is out; Muse Spark is in. Meta has unveiled its rebooted AI efforts with a new model it calls Muse Spark.
Unlike Anthropic’s Claude Mythos Preview announcement yesterday, Muse Spark is actually available publicly today.
Meta is also taking on the top Gemini and ChatGPT models with a new Contemplating mode that it says will roll out gradually.
Expand Expanding CloseAstropad unveils Workbench for Mac: ‘Remote desktop made for the AI era’
Astropad, makers of the excellent Rock Paper Pencil iPad screen protectors, has unveiled a new Mac utility called Workbench. The macOS app enables “remote desktop made for the AI era.”
Expand Expanding CloseShrinking creator explains finale ending, confirms season 4 cast and time jump
Shrinking’s season 3 finale is now available on Apple TV, and today a new interview with co-creator Bill Lawrence reveals a lot about what’s coming in season 4.
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Deals: 24GB M5 MacBook Air all-time low $150 off, 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook $199 off, black Apple USB-C cables, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the Midnight 24GB M5 MacBook Air with 1TB storage hitting the Amazon low at $150 off alongside an ongoing deal on the entry model at the $949 low. We also have Apple’s new 2026 model 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro back to its best price to date at up to $199 off joining the Apple Watch Ultra 3 price drops. On top of that, we are getting another shot at the rare deals on official black Apple USB-C cables from just over $7. Head below for a closer look at everything.
Expand Expanding CloseCar Keys in Wallet recently launched for two major vehicle brands, with more soon
Apple Wallet got a lot of new features with iOS 26, but another key improvement is that car key support keeps expanding to more vehicle brands. Here are the recent and upcoming major car key launches.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: April 8, 2026 – New CarPlay apps, iPhone Fold reports
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iPhones on space missions are as valuable as they are fun
The spacesuits worn by the Artemis II crew during their moon mission have a feature completely new to space missions – an iPhone. Each has a pocket containing an iPhone 17 Pro Max.
The iPhone had to pass a whole bank of safety tests in order to be approved for the mission – but that preparation was totally worthwhile …
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV unveils return of acclaimed London crime thriller
Apple TV’s next crime thriller is the return of Criminal Record, with season 2 premiering later this month—here’s the new trailer.
Expand Expanding CloseApple very cautious about iPhone Ultra sales, as Samsung wins major concession
A new report suggests Apple is being extremely cautious in its expectations of demand for its most expensive ever smartphone, the iPhone Fold (or iPhone Ultra). The company is said to have told manufacturing partners to plan for significantly lower orders than initially expected.
The report also says that Samsung has taken advantage of its technological lead in advanced folding displays to win a major concession from Apple …
Expand Expanding CloseFBI says cyber fraud cost Americans $21B last year – here’s what you need to know
The FBI says that a sharp rise in scams saw cybersecurity crime cost US victims a total of almost $21 billion last year. The most common example was investment scams, with cryptocurrency fraud responsible for the largest losses.
The report includes AI-related scams for the first time. The agency says that the use of voice cloning, forged documents, and deepfake videos were responsible for £893m in losses …
Expand Expanding CloseApple gets bottom ranking for repairability of iPhones and MacBooks – with one exception
Repairability ratings based on official government criteria in Europe have found that Apple gets the worst ratings for the repairability of both iPhones and MacBooks.
However, in the laptop rankings the MacBook Neo was found to be very much an exception, so perhaps there’s hope for the future …
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp’s improved CarPlay experience is now available to all iPhone users
Following just a few days of beta testing, WhatsApp has now released its improved CarPlay experience to all iPhone users. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Overtime 066: Every time I breathe there’s a new Claude update
Jeff unpacks his surprising journey from AI skeptic to enthusiast, sharing how he now uses tools like Claude Code to build custom solutions. Fernando provides an honest opinion about the new AirPods Max versus AirPods Pro 3, and a one-month check-in on the MacBook Neo.
9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.
Expand Expanding ClosewatchOS 26.4 fixes a major Apple Watch Workout app complaint
Apple redesigned the Workout app in watchOS 26, but not everyone has loved the new Apple Watch exercise tracking experience. It turns out Apple has been listening, because watchOS 26.4 addresses a major complaint about the new design.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Arcade could use an ‘always allow’ feature that’s separate from App Store
I love Apple Arcade. The game catalog really clicks with my son, and a single subscription unlocks hundreds of premium games. The best part is that the games have no ads or in-app purchases.
This makes for a much better gaming experience on his iPad. There’s just one feature I’d love to see Apple add.
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV: Six-part Vietnam docuseries picks up 3 News & Documentary Emmy nominations
Vietnam: The War That Changed America received three nominations today for the 47th Annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards. Here’s what it’s up against.
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