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Shazam’s new feature reveals which song moments grab user attention
Whether you’re a music creator or simply a fan, you might be interested to learn which moments in a song grab the most user attention. That’s exactly what Shazam’s newly launched ‘Popular Segments’ feature reveals.
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Deals: AirPods Pro 3 best price ever at $199, Mac mini $479, 2025 iPad Air Magic Keyboard Amazon low, more
Apple Watch Series 11 is still at its best price ever, the M4 Mac mini is at a wonderfully low $479 right now, and the 2025 iPad Air Magic Keyboard hit the Amazon low this morning. But none of that matters all that much because Amazon has dropped AirPods Pro 3 to the lowest price ever. You’ll now find the world’s greatest earbuds undercutting the Black Friday all-time low at $199 shipped! Stock has been coming and going, but Amazon keeps bringing back the deal so get in there while you can.
Expand Expanding CloseApp age verification in action: What you share and who gets your information
App age verification isn’t just a theoretical concept being debated in Congress. A number of laws have already passed that require platforms to verify age for users in select states.
For example, the Twitter/X alternative Bluesky went offline for me in August rather than comply with an age verification law where I live. This week, I can use the app again — as long as I share a bit of personal information with a third-party service I’ve never heard of.
This is likely a preview of what to expect for more apps in more places going forward.
Expand Expanding CloseAirPods Pro 3 hit their best-ever price at $199, plus more AirPods deals
There are plenty of holiday deals for AirPods shoppers this year, but the standout offer by far right now is on AirPods Pro 3.
Amazon has now dropped the price on AirPods Pro down to their lowest ever at $199, a whopping $50 off the regular price of $249. That’s an incredible, unprecedented savings on Apple’s latest-generation headphones.
Plus, we’re tracking deals on AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, AirPods Max, and various Beats products. Head below for all the details.
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DJI Neo 2 is now the most Apple-friendly drone ever
DJI has made flying a drone feel a whole lot more futuristic. With a brand-new firmware update, the DJI Neo 2 now supports Apple Watch remote control, letting you steer, track, record, and manage your drone right from your wrist. And here’s the kicker: the original DJI Neo is getting the same Apple Watch compatibility soon, making this upgrade a big win for every buyer in the Neo lineup. If you’re an Apple user who’s been flirting with the idea of buying a drone, this is the moment DJI clearly wants you to jump in.
Read MoreApple’s own argument against App Store age verification shows why it is wrong
Apple CEO Tim Cook was yesterday spotted in Washington, D.C. during a visit to lobby against a proposed App Store age verification policy.
But the very argument the company uses to oppose the proposal is in fact the strongest argument in favour of it …
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One of Apple TV’s best thriller series, Hijack, is coming back for a highly anticipated season 2 next month, and the newly released trailer reveals what to expect.
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Disney characters are coming to OpenAI’s Sora video generation app — this time, with permission. OpenAI and Disney just announced a “landmark agreement” that will see some Sora content appear on Disney+.
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Spotify joins potential new trend of giving us more control over the algorithms
Spotify has announced a new AI-powered feature, Prompted Playlists, under the heading “You’re in control: Spotify lets you steer the algorithm” …
Expand Expanding CloseStartup wants to relaunch Twitter, as Reddit launches verification checkmarks
Deciding to abandon one of the world’s best-known brands was one of a number of imaginative decisions made by Elon Musk when he purchased Twitter and renamed it X. Now a startup wants to revive the name, arguing that X corporation no longer has any use for the trademark.
The legal arguments could get interesting, especially given that one of those involved in the venture is Stephen Coates – Twitter’s former general counsel …
Expand Expanding CloseAttackers using ChatGPT to trick Mac users into installing MacStealer
Security researchers have found that attackers are using ChatGPT to trick Mac users into pasting a command line into Terminal which installs malware. Specifically, it installs MacStealer, which allows the attacker to obtain iCloud passwords, files, and credit card details.
The attack targeted people who were searching Google for instructions on how to free up some disk space on a Mac …
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Chrome for iPhone rolling out built-in Gemini integration
After teasing in September, Google Chrome for iOS is now more widely rolling out a built-in Gemini experience.
Read MoreApple among companies warned by 42 Attorneys General to address harmful AI behaviors
The National Association of Attorneys General has issued a letter to 13 tech companies, including Apple, calling for stronger action and safeguards against the harm AI can cause, and has caused, “especially to vulnerable populations.” Here are the details.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: December 10, 2025 – The best iPhone apps and games of the year
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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Apple’s App Store changes become EU benchmark as Google faces looming fines
Following years of regulatory wrangling, the European Commission is reportedly using Apple’s App Store changes as a reference point in its Google Play Store probe. Here are the details.
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New Apple Pay offer can save you 30% on toys from Mattel
Perfectly timed with the holiday shopping season, Apple Pay has just launched a new offer that gets you 30% off a selection of more than 600 toys from Mattel. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV, Apple Music, and Game Center are currently down [U: Fixed]
Update 5:02 p.m. ET: Apple says the outages have been fixed. The original post follows below.
Apple’s System Status page confirms that it is currently experiencing four outages. Here are the details.
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MacPaw’s Mac assistant Eney is now faster thanks to a local AI model
MacPaw’s Mac AI assistant is now faster and more reliable, thanks to an overhaul of its underlying technology. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseSave big on iPad Pro, iPad Air, and more for holiday shopping (from $274)
Cyber Monday and Black Friday are behind us, but the deals are still rolling on Apple’s entire iPad lineup.
Whether you’re looking for the ultimate Netflix machine or something with an obscene amount of power, we’ve got you covered. We’re tracking low prices on the base iPad, iPad Air, adorable iPad mini, and powerful iPad Pro. These are the best current prices on iPads that you’ll find.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Glasses are coming: Here’s every rumored new feature
Apple Glasses are coming, with an unveiling rumored for next year. Based on the latest leaks and reporting, here is every feature to expect from Apple’s brand new wearable product: Apple Glasses.
Expand Expanding CloseCraft Docs: The digital home where your notes finally work for you
You put a lot of effort into capturing Christmas gift ideas, project timelines, home renovation plans, health check-ups — you name it. But do your notes actually make you more productive, or make your life easier?
For most people, the answer is no. Most people’s notes just sit there. Beautiful, maybe even neatly organized, but static. We collect information, yet rarely reuse it. We save ideas, but they don’t resurface when they could help us.
“Most note-taking apps help you collect. Craft helps you create.”
The team at Craft has been working to solve this exact problem: helping you use your time meaningfully, accomplish things that matter, and stay creative, without drowning in information.
Your notes should work for you, and with the latest update, it’s closer than ever to that mission.
Discover how Craft fits into a complete productivity ecosystem through the Winter Clarity Bundle. Get four essential apps, Craft, Raycast, Endel, and Ground News for $149.99 (60 percent off) through December 31st.
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New Apple Studio Display rumored to upgrade three key features
Rumors have long indicated that there’s a new Apple Studio Display launching in 2026, and a new report highlights three expected features: an A19 chip, ProMotion, and HDR.
Expand Expanding CloseTim Cook meets lawmakers in effort to shift App Store age proposal
Apple CEO Tim Cook was spotted in Washington DC today where he met with lawmakers to push back against proposed App Store age policy that Apple says doesn’t protect user privacy.
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV hit series named among 10 best shows of the year
Apple TV has easily had its best year ever, and as the latest evidence: a prestigious institution’s list of the year’s top 10 TV shows features more Apple releases than ever before.
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