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iOS 27 reveals Apple TV 4K, HomePod may get powerful new features
iOS 27 is launching very soon, and the beta reveals Apple may have some powerful new AI features coming for Apple TV 4K and HomePod devices.
Expand Expanding CloseHands-On: Sonnet Echo 21 Thunderbolt 5 SuperDock – a significant speed boost [Video]
The Sonnet Echo 21 Thunderbolt 5 SuperDock, the follow-up to the similarly named Echo 20 Thunderbolt 4 SuperDock (review), lets you add tons of I/O to your Mac via a single Thunderbolt cable, and brings several noteworthy improvements for those looking to upgrade or future-proof their Mac setups.
Perfect for both laptops like the MacBook Pro, and desktop machines like the just-announced M5 Pro Mac mini, the Echo 21 SuperDock adds a vast array of I/O to these machines. Watch our full hands-on video walkthrough for the details, and be sure to subscribe to 9to5mac on YouTube for more.
Expand Expanding CloseApple upgrading recent Mac mini orders to M6, M5 Pro models for free
Apple launched a new Mac mini yesterday with M6 and M5 Pro chips, and reports online show that recent, backordered M4 purchases are being upgraded for free to the new model.
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Nano-texture look for less? Best matte screen protectors for iPhone, iPad, and MacBook
Using the iPad Pro with the nano-texture display reaffirmed my preference for anti-glare displays. Naturally, this made me want to nano-texture all the things.
While not all Apple products have nano-texture display options, you can get a lot of the way there with quality anti-glare matte screen protectors for any iPhone, iPad, and MacBook.
Expand Expanding CloseAds have landed in Apple Maps, and they are as bad as expected
When we ran a poll last month, the overwhelming majority of 9to5Mac readers agreed that Apple should exit the ad business.
Ads have now landed in Apple Maps in the US and Canada, and my view is that they are every bit as bad as expected …
Expand Expanding CloseInstagram can now create Reels automatically – but Meta doesn’t want to upset creators
Instagram now has a new iPhone-exclusive feature that can create reels automatically. You just select your video clips and it creates an edit with a single tap.
However, Meta is being extremely careful not to upset creators by implying that the app can replace their manual editing skills …
Expand Expanding Close25% of US adults are interested in the iPhone Ultra – but won’t pay for it
Sometimes a headline is the complete inverse of the real news in the story, and that’s the case with a new survey measuring interest in the upcoming iPhone Ultra. The headline says 75% of US adults aren’t interested in a folding iPhone, while the real surprise is that as many as 25% are.
Apple shouldn’t get too excited by the results, however, as willingness to pay was way, way less than the price we’re expecting the company to announce …
Expand Expanding CloseThere’s a $300 gotcha in an M5 Max Mac Studio upgrade
There was a pleasant surprise in yesterday’s announcement of the Mac Studio with M5 Max chip: the starting price is unchanged from that of the M4 Max Mac Studio, at $2,499.
However, if you want to upgrade the GPU, there is a gotcha in the cost of doing so – it will cost you $300 more than Apple’s website initially indicates …
Expand Expanding CloseApple renews push for expedited discovery in OpenAI trade secret misappropriation lawsuit
Apple has submitted its response to OpenAI’s attempt to block expedited discovery in its ongoing trade secret lawsuit. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple shares behind-the-scenes video for its fun new Mac mini ad
Apple today published a fun commercial promoting the new Mac mini with M6. Now, the company has shared a short behind-the-scenes video showing some of the (extensive) work that went into producing the ad. Watch it below.
Expand Expanding CloseNotability can now organize meeting recordings, transcriptions, and notes around your calendar
Notability today announced a new desktop workflow that lets Mac users start recording sessions directly from their calendar events, with the resulting notes automatically organized around their schedule. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: August 25, 2026 – New Mac mini and Mac Studio unveiled
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Here are all the Apple devices with full Wi-Fi 7 support
Today, Apple updated the Mac mini and Mac Studio, bringing Wi-Fi 7 support to both product lines for the first time. Here’s the full list of Apple devices that support all Wi-Fi 7 features.
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OpenAI announces the Admin plugin for ChatGPT Work and Codex
OpenAI’s new ChatGPT Admin plugin lets workspace admins manage users and permissions, analyze usage, and build reports directly from a conversation. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 27 release date: Here’s when the new iPhone update will launch
The next major iPhone software version is iOS 27, and it’s launching very soon. Here’s when to expect the public release for iOS 27.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp announces three ways to make accounts more secure
Meta today announced a set of new security features for WhatsApp, including expanded passkey support and stronger two-step verification. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseThree new Macs are launching this fall, here’s what’s coming
Apple launched two new products today—Mac mini and Mac Studio—but three more Macs are rumored to arrive this fall. Here’s what’s coming.
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This new Android & iPhone tracker hides in your bike or golf clubs with 3-year battery life [Gallery]
Pebblebee has launched “LÔC8,” a unique new Android Find Hub / Apple Find My tracker that’s designed to hide within your bike handles, golf clubs, and other places to help you keep tabs on your gear.
Read MoreApple Maps launches ads on iPhone, here’s what’s new
Apple has officially launched ads in Apple Maps, with the rollout ramping up in the coming weeks. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple just revealed two ways iPhone 18 Pro could get big upgrades
Today Apple unveiled its M6 chip, the first of a new chip generation that will soon include iPhone 18 Pro’s A20 Pro. Here’s what the M6 reveals about iPhone 18 Pro gains to expect.
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Anthropic update unifies memory feature across Claude Cowork and chat
Anthropic has announced a new update to how memory works between Claude Cowork and chat. Today’s change unifies memory between the two systems.
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV unveils Matthew McConaughey comedy series from ‘The Office’ alum
Apple TV has a new original comedy series—Brothers—coming next month with Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. Here’s the trailer.
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Deals: M6 Mac mini $500+ off with M4 trades, AirTag 2 $20 each, 48GB M5 Pro MacBook Pro $400 off, more
Update: All M6 Mac mini configurations are now back in-stock at Amazon for pre-order.
Price drops are still live on AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 at $120 off, just make sure you scope out AirTag 2 at the lowest price ever while you still can (from $20 each). Apple has now unleashed the updated M6 Mac mini, pre-orders are now live, and you can land one at over $500 off with a mid-range M4 Mac mini trade-in at Apple (more details here). While not technical a deal, the next-generation Apple Polishing Cloth released today at a much lower $9, and we also have $400 off this 48GB M5 Pro MacBook Pro. The Twelve South TimePorter Watch Strap Organizer is under $21 Prime shipped right now and you can get a closer look below.
Expand Expanding CloseApple releases new Magic Keyboards with one notable change
Today Apple launched its latest Mac mini and Mac Studio models, and alongside the release, minor updates have been made to the company’s various Magic Keyboard accessories.
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