Apple Watch users can now update to watchOS 11.1
Following the release of iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence for the public, Apple is also rolling out watchOS 11.1 for Apple Watch users. Keep reading as we detail more about the update. more….....»»
How to set parental controls on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18
Apple provides parental controls in iOS and iPadOS to set content and behavior restrictions for children's devices. Here's how to get started.How to set parental controls on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18Most of the settings for content and privacy restriction.....»»
Congress asking Apple and other big tech what they"re doing about deepfakes
Pointed letters from Congress have been sent to tech executives like Apple's Tim Cook, stating concerns over the prevalence of deepfake non-consensual intimate images.Non-consensual intimate images being made with apps on iPhoneThe letters stem from.....»»
Google boosts Android security against unknown tracking devices
Google's unknown tracker alerts system will now let users disable their phone's location sharing and use a map view to find the hidden tracking device......»»
PSA: There’s another update available for users running the latest iOS 18.2 RC build
As we recently reported, Apple released a second RC build of iOS 18.2 to developers and beta testers before releasing the update to everyone earlier today. Although the RC build is often the same as the one that becomes available to the public, this.....»»
ChatGPT down for some users; iOS 18.2 integration affected
OpenAI has acknowledged that its popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, is currently experiencing an outage, making the platform inaccessible to users all over the world. This issue has also impacted the integration with Siri following the public release of iO.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: December 11, 2024 – iOS 18.2 officially launches, Apple Watch rumors
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. From now.....»»
Apple TV+ lands new Brett Goldstein project, proving ‘he’s here, he’s there, he’s every … where’
Apple TV+ has announced a new romantic drama in the works starring and written by Brett Goldstein, the man known especially for his beloved Roy Kent role in Ted Lasso. It’s called All of You. Here’s the info. more….....»»
iOS 18.2: New features for your iPhone (other than AI)
iOS 18.2 is now available to everyone, and the update is headlined by major new Apple Intelligence features. While those Apple Intelligence features are garnering most of the attention, there are other notable features now available on your iPhon.....»»
Microsoft Teams for iPad now supports external webcams
Microsoft this week released an update to the Teams app for that adds an important new feature. With the new version, Microsoft Teams users on iPadOS can now connect and use external webcams rather than the iPad’s built-in camera. more….....»»
Apple promotes the newly launched Genmoji in a fun new iPhone 16 ad
Apple on Wednesday released iOS 18.2 to the public, and the update brings many more Apple Intelligence features to iPhone and iPad, including Image Playground, Genmoji and ChatGPT integrated into Siri. Genmoji is undoubtedly one of the most fun featu.....»»
Apple testing M4 MacBook Air with ultra-wide camera & Center Stage support
An M4 update to the MacBook Air in 2025 has been rumored for some time, but information exclusive to AppleInsider suggests that the new model will have Center Stage support from an ultrawide camera.MacBook AirTypically, rumors and leaks are spread on.....»»
Grab Apple"s M3 15-inch MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB for $1,699 ($200 off)
Packed with upgrades, Apple's M3 15-inch MacBook Air is $200 off and eligible for free 2-day shipping for easy holiday gift-giving.Grab an exclusive discount on this M3 MacBook Air.This 2024 15-inch MacBook Air in the elegant Midnight colorway featur.....»»
New Genmoji ad showcases creations that definitely were not made with Apple Intelligence
Apple's latest ad shows off Genmoji, or at least the idea of generating whatever emoji you want with Apple Intelligence, but the creations shown are clearly not representative of the actual tool.These Genmoji aren't quite as fun as the ones shown in.....»»
Photobucket opted inactive users into privacy nightmare, lawsuit says
Class action could foil Photobucket’s plan to turn old photos into AI goldmine. Photobucket was sued Wednesday after a recent privacy policy update revealed plans to sell users'.....»»
Errant reference in macOS 15.2 seems to confirm M4 MacBook Airs for 2025
Software reference could point to a release sooner rather than later. The macOS 15.2 update that was released earlier today came with a handful of new features, plus something une.....»»
The iOS 18.2 update includes a special feature just for iPhone 16 Pro users
If you have an iPhone 16 Pro model and iOS 18.2, then you have a cool new feature in Voice Memos......»»
Apple Vision Pro apps 5G boost with visionOS 2.2
5G may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Apple Vision Pro. After all, there’s no built-in cellular option. But it turns out iOS 18.2 and visionOS 2.2 introduce a low key 5G enhancement for Apple Vision Pro apps. mor.....»»
iOS 18.3 beta release date: Here’s when to expect the next update
iOS 18.2 just launched to the public, but for beta users who have been running the software since October, it’s officially old news. Next up is the iOS 18.3 beta, which should release very soon. Here’s when to expect the first iOS 18.3 beta to ar.....»»
Holiday Deal Hub: Exclusive deals on the best accessories and apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more
Welcome to the 2024 9to5Mac Holiday Deal Hub. We have once again secured readers a load of exclusive deals on some of our favorite Apple gear accessory brands ahead of the holidays. Whether you’re looking to get a new leather or stainless steel App.....»»
HomePod 18.2 upgrades Siri’s most used feature with one big change
This hasn’t been a great year for the HomePod, but Apple’s finally showing its smart speaker some love. Today’s HomePod 18.2 software update brings a key upgrade to what’s surely the device’s most used Siri feature: Apple Music requests......»»