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visionOS 26 just added two iPhone features that users have long wanted
Will spatial computing via glasses or a headset one day replace the iPhone? Unlikely. And visionOS 26 offers two new iPhone-related features that seem to prove Apple already knows that.
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This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: fresh details on Apple’s biggest new iPhone models coming in the next two years, the ‘iPhone 20’ and iPhone Fold. Here are the latest Apple rumors.
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While the NFL remains tethered to Microsoft Surface tablets like a bad coach, college football is increasingly embracing iPad. Following a 2024 NCAA rule change that opened the door for sideline video review, a fourth conference has now struck a direct deal with Apple to bring iPad into the game.
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Apple’s new iPhone Air is the thinnest iPhone ever. But rumors indicate it won’t hold that title for long. Here’s what’s expected with next year’s even thinner iPhone Fold.
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Benjamin and Chance reflect on how Apple describes the unibody in iPhone history. Then, Benjamin shares his experiences with his first week of having the iPhone Air, meanwhile online durability and battery tests show impressive results across the new iPhone lineup. Nevertheless, Apple is forced to comment on 17 Pro ‘ScratchGate’, and the first iOS 26.1 beta adds some new swipe gestures in the Music app.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance tries the new Jupiter environment in visionOS 26, as Apple previews a swathe of new third-party immersive video content in the works. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
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Amazon will pay out $2.5 billion for ‘misleading’ Prime subscribers
The FTC has just announced a $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon over what it called “misleading” practices related to Prime subscriptions. Here are the details.
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Deals: Apple Watch Series 11 Amazon price drops, iPhone 16 Pro/15 Pro Max up to $750 off, MacBook Pro, more
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is starting with a series of early launch deals on various Apple Watch Series 11 configurations, including both the Jet Black and Silver 42mm and, for the very first time, some light launch deals on the 46mm models. We then move over to some iPhone deals – Amazon is now offering up to $500 off iPhone 16 Pro and 1TB iPhone 15 Pro Max at $750 less than 17 Pro Max. Those deals join a host of M4 MacBook Pro models from $1,299 as well as a $300 price drop on this 24GB/1TB M4 Pro MacBook Pro model. Everything awaits down below.
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The Apple TV+ lineup for the rest of 2025 still hasn’t been fully unveiled, as Apple just announced a brand new French-language thriller coming soon called The Hunt. Here are the details.
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$900/yr American Express fee now gets you…the app’s dark theme
American Express recently rolled out an updated app experience for users of its $895/year Platinum Card via a ‘Premium Theme’ option. What does this new theme do, you might ask? It makes the app’s colors darker.
Expand Expanding CloseApple often says ‘best iPhone lineup ever,’ but this year it’s so true
It’s a marketing gift: every year, Apple makes products that always technically exceed their predecessors—in sheer performance at least. So it can claim, “These are our best iPhones ever.” But with the iPhone 17 lineup, I think that claim may be more true than ever before.
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Some users on Reddit and elsewhere are reporting that the search function in Apple’s Calendar app is broken in iOS 26.
Those affected say that no search results are found. A workaround has been successful for some, but not for all …
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Bizarre app that pays you to share your audio calls hits #2 in App Store social apps
A bizarre app that invites you to record and share your audio calls so that it can sell the data to AI companies has become the second most downloaded social app in the app store.
Neon Mobile says that users can sell their privacy for hundreds or even thousands of dollars per year by allowing their audio conversations to be used for AI training …
Expand Expanding CloseNew study shows ‘massive spike’ in fraudulent apps powered by AI
A new study says there has been a dramatic rise in the number of fraudulent mobile apps on both iOS and Android. Many of these appear to have been either generated with, or powered by, AI tools.
So far in 2025, there’s been a 300% increase in fraudulent apps on iOS, and a 600% increase on Android …
Expand Expanding CloseTim Cook likely to be at tomorrow’s re-opening of Apple Ginza store
Apple CEO Tim Cook is currently in Tokyo and has shared a photo taken outside the Apple Ginza store, which reopens tomorrow with an all-new design.
Cook also shared a photo of himself meeting Pikachu, the Pokémon mascot, and described Japan as a gamer’s paradise …
Expand Expanding CloseApple says EU law will mean more features are delayed, maybe even new hardware
The European Union is currently carrying out a consultation process into the impact of its Digital Markets Act (DMA). This is the antitrust legislation which required Apple to permit third-party app stores and which the company says has made it impossible to release some software features to EU users.
In its response, Apple says it has not yet released either iPhone Mirroring or AirPods Live Translation within EU countries over privacy concerns, and it expects more features to be delayed in Europe. The company in its submission to regulators said there was a possibility some hardware launches might be affected …
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New Apple TV+ culinary docuseries gets its first intense trailer
A few months ago, Apple announced an eight-episode docuseries about elite chefs from around the globe as they pursue the coveted Michelin stars. Today, the company released its first trailer, which you can watch below.
Expand Expanding CloseApple researchers develop SimpleFold, a lightweight AI for protein folding prediction
Google DeepMind’s work with AlphaFold has been nothing short of a miracle, but it is computationally expensive. With that in mind, Apple researchers set off to develop an alternative method to use AI to predict the 3D structure of proteins, and it shows promise. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseIntel and Apple hold investment talks, no deal in sight
Following a practically lost decade, Intel has had a busy few months, which culminated in investments by Nvidia and the US government. Now, the chipmaker is looking at Apple to help continue its comeback. Here are the details.
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Apple TV+ is having its best year ever, but the Apple TV 4K streaming box still awaits its first revision since 2022—and that update is coming soon. Here are four features to expect when the new Apple TV 4K arrives very soon.
Expand Expanding CloseWhy iPhone 17 Pro doesn’t have Apple’s new C1X modem
Apple has a lot of silicon advancements in its latest iPhones, including the A19 and A19 Pro, new N1 wireless chip, and its next-gen C1X 5G modem. When asked why iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro didn’t get the new C1X, here’s what Apple said.
Expand Expanding CloseThe next Apple TV+ comedy is almost here, with a treat for Severance fans
Maya Rudolph’s hit comedy Loot is coming back soon for season 3 on Apple TV+, and its newly released trailer spotlights co-star Adam Scott’s triumphant return post-Severance fame.
Expand Expanding ClosemacOS Tahoe 26.1 public beta now available, here’s how to install it
After releasing the first developer beta for macOS 26.1, Apple is now rolling out the first public betas for the upcoming system. Here’s how you can install it.
Expand Expanding ClosePublic betas for iPadOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, more add these new features
Apple has released iPadOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and more in their first public beta. Here’s how you can install the latest updates, and details on new features.
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