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I’m a self-confessed neat freak in both physical and virtual worlds, so I like to keep my Mac app windows organised. I previously did so using Stay, but when the developer seemingly abandoned it I switched to Moom.

The app lets me instantly restore all my app windows to my preferred sizes and positions, whether I’m using my MacBook Pro in standalone mode or hooked up to my external monitor …

Digital collectible card game Marvel Snap is back in the App Store, after the game’s developer seemingly severed connections with TikTok parent ByteDance.

Trump has suggested that Microsoft is negotiating to buy TikTok, despite the company’s CEO having previously described the suggestion as “the strangest thing” …

Tech reviewer Marques Brownlee has shared a hands-on experience of Project Moohan, a prototype of Samsung’s Vision Pro competitor.

Samsung has previously allowed other tech writers to try it, including 9to5Google’s Abner Li, but this is the first time the company has allowed video footage to be shared …

Apple reportedly denied an AppleCare+ claim for accidental damage after a MacBook Pro was destroyed in a car crash.

A Redditor told the story of his MacBook Pro being catastrophically damaged, and Apple denying him a replacement …

While shock at yesterday’s DeepSeek news saw the stock prices of many tech giants fall, AAPL climbed 3.25% across the course of the day.

Experts yesterday expressed amazement at the Chinese company’s AI model being on a par with US chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Llama despite being developed for a fraction of the cost and running on far lower-spec hardware …

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, I talk with long-time Apple admin Alan West about a host of topics, including the cost of Apple’s IT certifications, his history as a Mac admin, what’s next for Apple and IT, and much more.

Jeff and Fernando talk Even Realities G1 Smart Glasses, iOS 18.3 release, the TikTok situation, Samsung S25 hands-on, and iPhone 17 Air possibilities.

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.

Welcome to Neural. AI moves fast. We help you keep up. Last week we mentioned that American AI firms are seeing deep competition from DeepSeek R1 out of China. Today DeepSeek’s impact has reached Wall Street as NVIDIA stock drops 17%. Let’s take a closer look at DeepSeek, NVIDIA’s response, and the bigger picture for AI development.

Eric Migicovsky, the founder of Pebble, announced plans to bring the e-ink smartwatch back to market. Why now? Migicovsky cites the lack of a similar smartwatch that meets his needs. In making the announcement, the Pebble founder turned re-founder took the opportunity to poke fun at Apple for still not allowing third-party watch faces to run on the Apple Watch.

Apple has just released iOS 18.3. The release isn’t the most feature-packed, but it does come with some small AI updates and also something for the math crowd. There’s a key Calculator app fix that’s been asked for often and that iOS 18.3 delivers.

I like a simple desk setup, and the LISEN Qi2 3-in-1 charging station might just be the charger to rule them all if you feel the same. With Qi2 fast charging support and an Apple-inspired design, it’s the perfect companion for someone who is all in on MagSafe. Let’s dive into what makes this a great purchase and how it fits nicely with your existing Apple gear.

As we reported earlier, iOS 18.3 is now available to everyone. While we’ve already gone in-depth on everything new, head below for the full details from Apple on the release notes for iOS 18.3

Apple’s new M4 Mac mini looks pretty damn cool for a desktop computer. Still, these special edition retro beige and jet black versions with the classic Apple logo look awesome.

DeepSeek is quickly shaking up the state of AI in the US, but while several of Apple’s competitors deal with negative fallout, Apple is—for now at least—benefiting from DeepSeek in three ways.

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Apple released new software updates to the public today, including iOS 18.3, macOS 15.3, and more. But alongside those updates, the company has also shipped new beta versions for users running the iOS 18.3 RC and more.

There’s a new software update available for Apple Watch Series 6 and later starting today. watchOS 11.3 is the latest version, bringing the new Unity Rhythm watch face to Apple Watch. Apple unveiled the new watch face alongside the 2025 Black Unity Sport Loop watch band this week.

Apple has just launched its next software updates for its full lineup of platforms. Included among those updates is tvOS 18.3, HomePod 18.3, and visionOS 2.3. Here’s what to expect.

Apple has just released macOS Sequoia 15.3, its latest software update for Mac users. The new release brings Genmoji support to the Mac, AI notification summary changes, and more. Here’s everything new.

After one month of beta testing, Apple has now released iOS 18.3 for all iPhone users. The update includes changes to two key Apple Intelligence features, as well as a handful of big fixes and other enhancements.

Head below for a deep dive into everything new with iOS 18.3…

In my latest episode of iOS Decoded, 9to5Mac investigates several new unreleased iOS features found in the iOS 18.3 beta that Apple is testing. For instance, a new fluid navigation transitions will make it easier to navigate back in menus, and a new camera pose feature will automatically detect when iPhone 16 users plan on snapping a photo. But that’s not all.

Apple is testing the ability to use the classic ring/silent switch on older iPhone hardware to change Focus modes, along with updated Visual Intelligence features, including a Visual Intelligence Control Center shortcut, new Music app routing updates, and more. Subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for future episodes of iOS Decoded.

Starting today, BenQ is opening pre-orders for its first 27-inch 5K Thunderbolt 4 Designer Monitor. Announced last fall, the BenQ PD2730S is a proper competitor to the $1600+ Apple Studio Display with the same pixels-per-inch range. I’ve been using the $1200 BenQ 27-inch 5K Thunderbolt 4 Designer Monitor with my M4 Mac mini for the last few weeks, and several things about it have been more impressive than the Studio Display.