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iOS 27 adds nine new languages and accents to Apple Translate
In addition to bringing new keyboard and typing improvements across multiple languages, iOS 27 will also add several languages and accents to Apple Translate. Here are the details.
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Just a few days after releasing Halide Mark III, the folks at Lux are already getting ready to roll out Halide 3.1: Scarlet Edition. Here’s what’s coming.
Expand Expanding CloseEmmy Awards 2026: Apple TV just landed a record 89 nominations [Full list]
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences just announced the contenders for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards, and Apple just scored 89 nominations across all major categories. Here’s the full list of nominees.
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Apple’s AirPods lineup is stronger than ever, but there are already rumors about what’s coming next. Here’s everything we know so far about when Apple will release new AirPods.
Expand Expanding CloseOpenAI just upgraded ChatGPT voice mode in a major way, including CarPlay
A shiny new model isn’t the only upgrade coming to ChatGPT this week. In addition to GPT-5.6’s release tomorrow, OpenAI is announcing an all-new ChatGPT voice mode experience as well.
Because ChatGPT works with CarPlay, today’s release also is a major upgrade to the CarPlay voice mode experience as well.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 27 hints at Apple Wallet car key support for two new automakers
According to code in the latest iOS 27 beta, Apple is preparing to launch car key support for two new automakers: Xiaomi and Lucid Motors. Here’s what we know right now.
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According to The Elec, Samsung Display has fully scrapped the development project of a component tied to the rumored lower-cost Apple Vision Pro. Here are the details.
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Deals: AirPods 4, rare discounts on Magic Keyboards/Mouse, Apple Watch Ultra 3 $99 off, chargers, accessories, more
Alongside the ongoing deal on AirPods 4, we have ongoing deals on Apple Watch Ultra 3 at nearly $100 off, rare Prime Day lows still live on Apple Magic Mouse and Keyboards, Anker’s white model 3-in-1 25W foldable MagSafe charger back at the Prime Day low, and even more waiting below.
Expand Expanding CloseIDC: Apple grows Mac shipments as broader PC market declines
New data from IDC shows that Apple was the only major PC vendor to post significant shipment growth in Q2 2026, with the broader market declining for the first time in more than two years. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple now testing DRAM chips from banned Chinese memory supplier, per report
After Apple started lobbying the US government for approval to use memory chips from CXMT, The Financial Times now reports that the company is actively testing the components for devices sold in China. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseOpenAI shares update on GPT-5.6 availability after holding back release
OpenAI unveiled GPT-5.6 at the end of June, but the public release was held back while the U.S. government reviewed the new AI models. Now the company has shared an update on when customers will be able to use the upgraded model: this week.
Expand Expanding CloseSpotify just gave users a highly requested feature after years of feedback
Fresh off its polarizing disco ball icon fix, Spotify is continuing to listen to users with easy-win changes. Starting today, the company is giving users a highly requested feature that has sparked feedback for years: vastly expanded pinning.
Expand Expanding ClosePSA: macOS 28 will drop support for encrypted Mac OS Extended volumes [U]
Update, July 22: Apple has updated the support document to clarify that users can convert encrypted HFS+ volumes directly to encrypted APFS without decrypting them first. You can learn more about that here. The original story follows below.
Apple has announced that starting with macOS 28, users will need to decrypt or reformat certain storage volumes to keep using them. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseI’m disappointed Apple will charge for AI security camera features in the Home app
One of the things tucked away in the small print of macOS 27 beta 3 is the news that you’ll need a 2TB iCloud+ subscription in order to use the new AI features for home security cameras in the Apple Home app.
While some are suggesting that we shouldn’t be too surprised by this, I do find it a somewhat disappointing move by Apple …
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch has a useful hidden feature for tracking a great healthy habit
My new favorite Apple Watch and Apple Health metric is one that has been quietly working in the background for years. Specifically, it’s a bit of a hidden Apple Watch feature for tracking a great healthy habit: Time in Daylight.
Expand Expanding CloseNo delay to iPhone Ultra, says supply-chain report
More supply chain sources have rejected claims of delays to iPhone Ultra production, reporting that it appears to be on track for a September release.
However, the latest report doesn’t rule out limited initial supplies of Apple’s most expensive ever iPhone …
Expand Expanding CloseApple loses major antitrust appeal in Europe, remains a ‘gatekeeper’
Apple has today lost a major antitrust appeal in Europe, with all three of its claims being rejected.
The company has long been fighting its requirement to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), but a court has dismissed all of its claims …
Expand Expanding CloseApple announces its largest US manufacturing investment: a $30B Broadcom chip contract
A little under a year ago, Apple promised to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over a four-year period through an American Manufacturing Program (AMP). The company has today announced its largest single AMP commitment to date: a $30 billion Broadcom chip contract.
The iPhone maker says that the deal will help Broadcom expand its Colorado plant, and lead to the production of more than 15 billion US-made chips …
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: July 8, 2026 – iOS 27 and watchOS 27 beta 3
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‘Trying’ season 5 premiere is now available on Apple TV
The premiere episode of Trying‘s new season is now streaming on Apple TV. Here’s what to expect from the feel-good comedy’s fifth season.
Expand Expanding CloseTim Cook attends Sun Valley Conference alongside Eddy Cue [U: Ternus attends]
Tim Cook and Eddy Cue have arrived in Idaho for the 2026 Sun Valley Conference, which is expected to run through July 11. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseLamborghini launches Apple Vision Pro app with interactive full-size cars
Italian carmaker Lamborghini released an Apple Vision Pro app today, offering an immersive look at its latest models inside and out. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseTim Cook and John Ternus hold virtual meeting with Minister-President of Bavaria
Earlier today, Apple CEO Tim Cook and his successor, John Ternus held a virtual meeting with Minister-President of Bavaria, Markus Söder. Here are the details.
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Notion just launched a brand-new iPhone app called Agents
Notion Mail is out, Notion Agents is in. Last month, Notion announced that it’s discontinuing its year-old email app. Today, the company released a brand-new iPhone app called Agents.
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