The sale of location data sales has become both big business, and one of the biggest privacy threats in recent years. While the companies involved in this $14B industry claim that only aggregated and anonymized data is sold, numerous investigations have shown that this simply isn’t true.

Just yesterday, we learned that the Federal Trade Commission is suing a data broker that can identify people seeking abortions, and that it made samples of that data publicly available. In the past, we’ve seen how location data can reveal everything from where cops’ kids go to school to US troop movements in war zones …

The last-minute iPhone 14 rumors are coming quickly as we approach Apple’s September 7 “Far out” special event. A new leak posted on the Chinese social media service Weibo claims that all of the iPhone 14 variants will have 6GB of RAM, and it also shares some details on the packaging for the device.

There have been conflicting reports in the chip industry on when we might expect an end to the global chip shortage, but Apple chipmaker TSMC says that isn’t going to happen any time soon.

The growing number of low-end chips used in everything from smartphones and cars means that production can be held up by a lack of mundane chips costing as little as 50 cents …

Dateline podcast shows are now offering a subscription option on Apple Podcasts, giving subscribers early access to new episodes, as well as bonus episodes every month.

Dateline NBC says that podcasts offer a number of benefits over TV shows …

Apple this year introduced a new generation of the iPhone SE, its most affordable phone. While the 2022 iPhone SE kept the same design as the previous generation, which is based on the iPhone 8, it seems that things will be quite different with the next model. According to YouTuber Jon Prosser, the next iPhone SE will have the same form factor as the iPhone XR.

Apple will finally unveil the next-generation iPhone next week on September 7. And according to rumors, the iPhone 14 Pro models are expected to feature a new display and also improved cameras. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has now reported that this year’s high-end iPhone models will feature a new ultra-wide lens with larger pixels.

Apple is rumored to be preparing to introduce a new generation of its entry-level iPad, also referred to as the 10th-generation iPad, later this year. As the fall approaches, we’ve been hearing more about this new iPad model, which is expected to bring better hardware and a new design. Read on as we detail everything we know about the new entry-level iPad.

Boot Camp is a tool from Apple that lets Mac users run Windows natively on their computers. Although it is not available for Apple Silicon Macs, Apple has been working on a series of updates to make Boot Camp more reliable. This time, the tool has been updated with improvements to the Windows Precision Touchpad drivers, as well as other bug fixes.

There have been rumors for a long time that Apple will introduce its own mixed reality headset that will allow users to interact with immersive apps combining AR and VR. This new headset is now expected to be announced in the coming months, and Apple seems to have even more ambitious plans for its new “Reality” ecosystem.

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Thinking about switching carriers ahead of upgrading to iPhone 14? With competition strong, the major US carriers are offering compelling incentives for new customers. Below we’ll focus on T-Mobile vs AT&T including how they compare with speed, how to find real-world coverage maps, test T-Mobile for free instantly with an iPhone eSIM, and more.

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The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are coming next week during Apple’s “Far out” event on September 7. There are a handful of new features that are all but confirmed, but there are a few rumors out there that we aren’t quite sure about yet.

Head below as we recap a handful sketchy rumors for the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro…

The release of iOS 16 is just two weeks away, and the final beta testing is moving ahead. Apple today has released iOS 16 beta 8 to developers with a continued focus on bug fixes, performance improvements, and final optimizations for things like battery life and new features.

Today, Apple has announced its new Education Community hub, created for Apple professional learning resources and created as a collaborative space where educators can connect and share ideas.

Over the last year, one of the iPhone rumors taking center stage is that Apple is working on new satellite connectivity features. A new report from Ming-Chi Kuo today indicates that Apple has “completed the hardware development” of the feature, but it’s still unclear when exactly the feature will launch to the public.

A very rare lot of Steve Jobs and Apple memorabilia went up for auction recently. Items included Steve Jobs’ prototype Apple-1 that was a turning point for the young company, signed items, as well as an unopened original iPhone and iPod. Here’s how much everything went for.

Earlier this morning, a sketchy rumor from Weibo claimed that the forthcoming Apple Watch Pro might not be compatible with old bands. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, however, says that this is not the case, and he expects Apple Watch Pro to work with the Apple Watch bands you already own…

At the beginning of the month, Nomad launched a beautiful limited edition Gold version of its high-end MagSafe chargers for iPhone and Apple Watch with the Base One and Base One Max. Follow along for a hands-on look at the new limited run colorways.

Our friends at Relay FM have once again launched their annual fundraiser in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Over the years, Relay FM has raised an impressive $1.5 million in support of St. Jude, a Tennesee-based research hospital that treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

This year, 9to5Mac is proud to join in on the Relay FM fundraising efforts, giving you a way to support the incredible mission of St. Jude and earn some 9to5Mac swag at the same time.

Next week, Apple will likely unveil its new Apple Watch Pro during the September 7 “Far Out” event. While this new, rugged Apple Watch has been rumored for a few months now, as we get closer to its announcement, more rumors about it have started appearing. This time, a leaker believes this upcoming smartwatch won’t have older band compatibility, and here’s why.

Apple TV+ is now a perk for T-Mobile subscribers on their most popular plan, Magenta MAX. Magenta Max subscribers can access all Apple TV+ original content at no extra charge indefinitely, whereas Magenta customers can get a free six month trial.

Also today, the streaming service unveiled its fall lineup of kids & family content, including several returning shows, four new original series, and a bunch of classic Peanuts specials.