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WSJ: iPhone 17 Air to be cheaper than expected; foldable iPhone on track for 2026
According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal this morning, Apple is working on two new foldable devices for 2026 and beyond. The report also provides some details on the rumored ultra-slim iPhone 17 model.
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV 4K rumors: These are the latest developments
Apple last updated the Apple TV in October 2022, introducing a new, smaller design, USB-C on the Siri remote, and a bump from the A12 chip to the A15 chip. The product is now over two years old, and rumors are starting to pop up about the next model.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 18.2’s new Mail app is nice, but I disabled one of its main features
With iOS 18.2, Apple introduced an all new Mail app. It introduced mail categorization, a fresh coat of paint, contact photos/business logos for conversations, a new system for grouping emails, and more. All of that sounded nice when it was unveiled back at WWDC, but now that I’ve actually spent some time using it, I’m having some doubts.
Expand Expanding CloseGift Guide collection 2024: Get them something they’ll actually want – All of the best gear to unwrap this year
This roundup includes a massive selection of gift guides spanning a wide-range of product categories to give you some wonderful last-minute ideas to ensure everyone gets something they actually want this year. Alongside our extensive lineup of exclusive holiday deals just for 9to5 readers, this gift guide collection features some fantastic smart lighting gifts, everyday essentials, Apple gear accessories, stocking stuffers, gifts for mom and dad, gear for musicians and bedroom producers, affordable tech gadget gifts for anyone, and much more.
Expand Expanding CloseAirTag 2 to be far more useful, thanks to major improvement in one key area
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, AirTag 2 will feature a large upgrade to one key feature of the product: Precision Finding. Thanks to a new ultrawide band chip, you’ll be able to track your AirTag from up to 3x the distance as the current model.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s AR smart glasses likely aren’t being released anytime soon, sadly
For the longest time, we’ve heard rumors about Apple developing some form of AR smart glasses. Nothing has come to light of that, though we do now have Apple Vision Pro, which has a number of similarities with potential AR glasses, albeit in a much bulkier form factor.
However, despite companies like Meta and Snapchat showing off cool demos of augmented reality glasses, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg reports that Apple is around 3-5 years away from “getting the approach right.”
Expand Expanding CloseReport: Apple designing all new Magic Mouse, fixing charge port placement
According to the latest edition of Mark Gurman’s Power On newsletter, Apple is working on a fully redesigned Magic Mouse, focusing on key criticisms of the existing product.
Expand Expanding CloseApple reportedly releasing foldable iPad in 2028, potentially running macOS apps
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is aiming to release its first foldable in 2028. Gurman describes it as “something akin to a giant iPad that unfolds into the size of two iPad Pros side-by-side.”
Expand Expanding CloseElevate your holiday entertainment with XGIMI’s projectors
This holiday season, XGIMI is offering an array of cutting-edge projectors that promise to transform your festive gatherings into unforgettable experiences. With limited-time discounts and special bundle deals, there’s never been a better time to upgrade your home entertainment system or find the perfect gift for the tech enthusiast in your life.
Expand Expanding CloseIndie App Spotlight: ‘TechniCalc’ is a comprehensive calculator with a clean interface
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.
TechniCalc is a fully featured calculator app, with all of the advanced features you’d need – but without a clunky or outdated UI. It focuses on being clean, easy to use, while being good for mathematicians. It’s available for iPhone, iPad, Mac.
Expand Expanding CloseWhen will Apple stop supporting Intel Macs?
Apple transitioned the Mac lineup to Apple Silicon starting in 2020, and they completed the transition in 2023. Since the transition started, Apple quickly started dropping support for Intel Macs on newer versions of macOS. That raises the question: how much longer will Intel Macs receive software support?
Expand Expanding CloseApple Card now offering rare sign up bonuses for a limited time: up to $300
For a limited time, Apple is offering (at least) two new sign up bonuses for Apple Card. Apple Card typically comes with no sign up bonus, unlike most rewards credit cards. If you’re interested in Apple Card, this could be worth jumping on!
Expand Expanding CloseNext-gen iPad Air: Here’s what to expect next year
According to recent reports from Bloomberg, Apple will be releasing another iPad Air with “internal improvements” as early as spring 2025.
The iPad Air was just refreshed with M2 earlier this year, meaning there’d be around 12 months between refreshes, rather than the typical 18-24 months between iPad Air refreshes. With such a short turnaround time, it leaves you wondering: what will Apple actually be updating in these iPads?
Expand Expanding CloseApple @ Work: The future of the Mac in the workplace
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The enterprise workplace is undergoing a seismic transformation fueled by digital innovation and AI, and according to Wipro’s Mac@Work 2024 report, the Mac is leading the charge. For years, the Mac have been the go-to for creative teams like designers and developers, but this report highlights their growing adoption across departments like finance, operations, and even manufacturing. Let’s look at why the Mac is a peer to Windows in the enterprise heading into 2025.
Expand Expanding CloseTim Cook visiting Mar-a-Lago for Friday night dinner with Trump
Apple CEO Tim Cook is set to visit Mar-a-Lago on Friday night to dine with President-elect Donald Trump, according to a report from The New York Times. Cook joins a string of other tech leaders who have visited Trump’s Florida club over the last several weeks.
Lead image from 2019 Mac Pro factory tour in Austin, TX with Cook and Trump.
Expand Expanding Close‘Better Call Santa’ lets your children talk to Santa thanks to AI
Christmas is almost here, and although it’s already a magical time, technology can certainly help make this time of year even more special. With that in mind, an app called “Better Call Santa” lets you arrange a call with Santa for your children, all with the help of AI.
Expand Expanding CloseWhatsApp for iPhone will soon have its own call dialer
It’s been a while since WhatsApp introduced the ability to make audio and video calls in the app. To make this process even easier, Meta has been experimenting with a new call dialer built into WhatsApp for iPhone that will let users call people who aren’t in their contacts.
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV+ has three festive, must-see titles for the holiday season
It’s the holiday season, and Apple TV+ has a variety of fitting titles for getting in the spirit. Here are three must-see holiday specials I highly recommend: one’s a movie, another’s a fun short based on a beloved property, and finally there’s a TV classic.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 18.2 lets you set new default iPhone apps, here’s how it works
iOS 18.2 has finally arrived, and beyond a ton of great Apple Intelligence features and a big Mail redesign, the update also lets you set new default iPhone apps. Here’s how that works.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new in the Messages app on iOS 18.2
Apple’s Messages is one of the most used iPhone apps for many of us. It got a big iOS 18 update not long ago, but now even more change has arrived in iOS 18.2 thanks to several key Apple Intelligence features.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Intelligence botched a notification summary about Luigi Mangione, and the BBC isn’t happy
The BBC isn’t pleased with Apple Intelligence’s notification summary feature. The corporation says that the notification summary feature “generated a false headline” about Lugi Mangione, who was arrested this week as the suspected killer of the United HealthGroup CEO.
The notification summary in question suggested that Mangione had shot himself: “Luigi Mangione shoots himself; Syrian mother hopes Assad pays the price; South Korea police raid Yoon Suk Yeol’s office.”
Expand Expanding CloseHomeKit Weekly: Lockly Zeno Series offers full compatibility with Home Key and HomeKit
Lockly recently released its latest Zeno Series smart door locks, which include some fantastic features that Apple fans will love. Unveiled at CES 2024 and now available at The Home Depot, the new series features a redesigned, smaller footprint and state-of-the-art technology, including built-in Wi-Fi for streamlined connectivity and, most importantly, compatibility with HomeKit and Home Key.
Expand Expanding ClosePSA: Avoid faking your Spotify Wrapped results if you’re in Congress
Apple Music did a better Spotify Wrapped than Spotify this year, but that wasn’t the issue for this congressman from New Jersey who got caught poorly faking their results.
Expand Expanding CloseText message job scams are gamified and on the rise, FTC warns
Has your iPhone dinged with a Messages or WhatsApp notification recently about a curious job offer? You’re not alone, as today’s FTC warning about text message gamified job scams—or ‘task scams’—makes clear.
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