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Apple has been running a variety of ads over the past year pushing Safari as the privacy-friendly browser choice for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users. But in iOS 18.4 beta 1, there’s a new Safari feature that may accidentally undercut that message—despite offering solid utility.

Update 3/19/25: Added information about a change in iOS 18.4 beta 4 below.

Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 Air has a lot going for it. But it will also have at least one notable shortcoming: only a single rear camera. In our first look at a case for the iPhone 17 Air, however, it’s clear that Apple plans to give that camera its own unique emphasis through a bold design choice.

Apple spent many years developing the technology behind its new C1 modem. But before the iPhone 16e’s launch, expectations were that Apple’s C1 would trail Qualcomm’s own 5G modem—at least in this first version. A just-published study of real-world findings, however, tells a different story.

As it continues to test a dramatic redesign of its app, Plex has announced several other imminent changes. In a blog post today, the company announced a price increase for its Plex Pass subscription, alongside changes to remote streaming for personal media.

I went all-in on Apple HomeKit about five years ago. Before that, my smart home setup was a mess—some accessories worked with Google, others with Apple and Alexa, and nothing felt unified. I wanted everything in one place, so I consolidated everything into the Apple Home app. My first major purchase was an ecobee3 lite, which I got at a discount through my local power provider. Since then, my Ecobee thermostat has been the heart of my smart home. So when Ecobee announced the budget-friendly Smart Thermostat Essential, I knew I had to try it. Here’s my hands-on experience with their latest smart thermostat.

A lot of excitement has surrounded this fall’s brand new iPhone 17 Air model. But per findings from a just-published survey of 3,500 current iPhone users, the device could prove a tougher sell for Apple than many of us might expect.

In a statement to 9to5Mac, Apple firmly rebuked the EU decision announced today about specific interoperability requirements the company must implement over the coming months.

Apple said “Today’s decisions wrap us in red tape, slowing down Apple’s ability to innovate for users in Europe and forcing us to give away our new features for free to companies who don’t have to play by the same rules. It’s bad for our products and for our European users. We will continue to work with the European Commission to help them understand our concerns on behalf of our users”.

Update: Apple has responded to the EU’s announcement with a statement provided to 9to5Mac, that strongly opposes the decision.

The EU has followed up on its Digital Markets Act specification procedures for Apple regarding the iPhone’s interoperability with third-party connected devices like smartwatches and headphones, as announced last fall.

Today’s announcement details exactly what third-party integrations the EU commission expects Apple to implement. This includes giving third-party devices access to iOS notifications, as well as way for companies to make like-for-like competitors to AirDrop file sharing, AirPlay streaming, and much more.

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Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup will introduce one major new model: the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. Thanks to this new option, and some changes to the 17 Pro line, the company could finally please two very different kinds of users.

I last year described the touchscreen Mac as “the idea that will not die.” No matter how many times Apple says it won’t make one, we see continued suggestions that it will, or should.

To be clear, Apple absolutely has made prototypes of touchscreen Macs. The first of these dates back to at least 2008, and probably earlier …

Growth in US Mac shipments hit more than 25% in the final quarter of last year, outperforming that of all PC makers. Only Acer came close with 20% growth, while market leaders HP and Dell both saw their shipments decline year-on-year.

A market intelligence company has suggested a key factor may be Microsoft forcing businesses to replace millions of existing PCs …

The iPhone 17 Air is expected to be the slimmest iPhone Apple has ever made, and a report over the weekend suggested that the company even considered making it the first portless phone. It said the iPhone maker ultimately decided against this, in part because it feared removing the USB-C port would have brought it into conflict with the EU.

However, I’ve had confirmation from the bloc that dropping the USB-C port for a completely portless phone would in fact be completely legal …

Just a week after releasing iOS 18.3.2 to the public, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 18.3.1. For iPhone and iPad users, this means that they can no longer downgrade to this version of the software if their device is already running a newer version.

Following the expansion of Tap to Pay on iPhone to multiple more countries this morning, Apple has now officially launched Apple Pay in Puerto Rico, bringing support for cards issued by local banks.

Gentler Streak, the Apple Design Awards-winning fitness and wellness app, is getting another update – this time to make the app even easier and more intuitive to use. After adding new Home Screen widgets with health metrics, Gentler Streak is now introducing a new For You tab that combines the user’s Streak with health information from the wellness section.

AirTags aren’t designed to prevent theft, but they’ve proven to be a really useful tool. Now, the Denver Police Department has announced it will give out hundreds of AirTags as part of its ongoing efforts to prevent car thefts.

Apple Invites is a brand new app for your iPhone that just launched last month. It offers a fun way to create and share event invites with great Apple Photos and Apple Music integrations. Here are five features of the Invites app that you might have missed.

If you’re having trouble accessing Apple Music, you’re not alone. Apple says its music streaming service is currently experiencing an outage, and there’s no timeline on when things will be back up and running.

Apple offers the iPhone Upgrade Program, but with no equivalent for MacBooks, Upgraded has stepped in to fill the gap with a flexible program using trusted Apple partners.

The program lets you choose any MacBook model – and with the new M4 MacBook Air just out, this could be the perfect opportunity for anyone looking to not only upgrade from an older model but to keep themselves up to date from now on …

Foodnoms is a powerful nutrition tracking app that I’ve written about before. It’s designed to be fast and easy to use with a design that’s optimized perfectly for Apple platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch.

This week, Foodnoms is getting a big update with completely revamped Shortcuts integration.

Following the release of Resident Evil 2 for Apple devices last December, Capcom has now released Resident Evil 3 on the App Store for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This means that fans of the popular game can now play it on the latest Apple devices.