New iOS 18.2 RC and more now available, with major updates imminent
Apple has released updated RC (release candidate) builds for iOS 18.2, macOS 15.2 RC, and more software betas. These follow the first RC versions that arrived last week, and come ahead of the expected public launches some time this week. more….....»»
LumaTouch introduces Creator Pass for Lumafusion
If you’re an iPad editing fan, you’ve likely heard of LumaFusion, the professional-grade, multitrack editing app for iOS, Android, Mac, and ChromeOS. As a LumaFusion user for over six years, I’ve watched it evolve into one of the best editing.....»»
Global teabag study shows warming temperatures may shrink wetland carbon sinks
A major global study using teabags as a measuring device shows warming temperatures may reduce the amount of carbon stored in wetlands......»»
Clay minerals: Researchers observe for the first time how sediment particles align during deposition
Clay minerals are a major constituent of the Earth's surface and are mainly found in the sediments of lakes, rivers and oceans. The properties of clay and claystone depend on how the tiny sediment particles are orientated. Using the European Synchrot.....»»
Six years on, has Screen Time made a difference to you and your family? [Poll]
It’s been six years since Apple first introduced Screen Time in iOS 12, allowing us to see just how much time we spend using our phones, while also allowing parents to set limits for their kids. The feature was extended to Macs a year later. App.....»»
UK carrier Three supporting RCS for iPhone users from next month
Apple held out for a long time on switching from text messaging to RCS (rich communication services), but finally announced that it would be doing so as part of iOS 18. The move brings many iMessage-like features to text messages between iPhone and A.....»»
Rumor Replay: iOS 19, iPhone 17 Pro and Air upgrades, future AirPods Max
This is Rumor Replay, a new weekly column at 9to5Mac that provides a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with my analysis and commentary. Today: iOS 19 rumors point to a backloaded launch, plus iPhone 17 Pro and Air come into focus.....»»
FTC going after more scammers after closing major loophole; will help protect seniors
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will now be going after more scammers after it closed a significant loophole in the law. The agency says the expanded scope of the Telemarketing Sales Rule (TSR) will be of particular benefit to seniors, who disp.....»»
Max, Disney+, Hulu, Peacock, more offering major Black Friday streaming discounts
There are so many streaming services these days, the cost really adds up if you subscribe to more than a few at once. But for Black Friday weekend, almost every streamer is offering huge discounts that make it possible to go on a subscription frenzy.....»»
Here’s why Apple Wallet order tracking has probably never worked for you
Apple’s Wallet app on iPhone has offered built-in order tracking since iOS 16. But there’s a good chance you’ve never seen it before. Here’s everything you should know about how order tracking works, and why it’s so rare to see. more….....»»
Aqara unleashes major Black Friday discounts on HomeKit doorbell cameras, locks, sensors, and much more
The excellent smart home brand Aqara is making it more affordable than ever to give the gift of HomeKit this holiday season — even if the gift is for yourself. 9to5Mac readers can save big on smart home products from Aqara that work with Apple Home.....»»
iOS 18.2 can ghostwrite all your emails, essays, and more with Apple Intelligence
The first Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18.1 included a variety of tools to aid your writing. But soon in iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 those tools are expanding in two key ways, including one powerful upgrade that can do all you.....»»
EcoFlow Delta 2 portable power station is over 50% off for Cyber Monday
Never worry about your home essentials losing power with the EcoFlow DELTA 2 Portable Power Station. For Cyber Monday, the DELTA 2 has some major markdowns!.....»»
EcoFlow Delta 2 portable power station is over 50% off even after Black Friday!
Never worry about your home essentials losing power with the EcoFlow DELTA 2 Portable Power Station. For Black Friday, the DELTA 2 has some major markdowns!.....»»
Gators may be a key gauge of how climate change may impact Florida"s Everglades
A bright searchlight pierces the darkness as the 18-foot airboat glides across the Everglades, the beam igniting small sparkling shimmers in the ink-black water dotted with lily pads......»»
Popular free alternative to Adobe Illustrator gets major upgrade
Inkscape 1.4 offers new features like filter gallery and modular grids for improved design flexibility and productivity......»»
Sea anemone study shows how animals restore "shape" following major injury
Our bodies are remarkably skilled at adapting to changing environments. For example, whether amid summer heat or a winter freeze, our internal temperature remains steady at 37°C, thanks to a process called homeostasis. This hidden balancing act is v.....»»
Sea anemone study shows how animals restore "shape" following major injury
Our bodies are remarkably skilled at adapting to changing environments. For example, whether amid summer heat or a winter freeze, our internal temperature remains steady at 37°C, thanks to a process called homeostasis. This hidden balancing act is v.....»»
This power station is over 50% off for Black Friday, and that’s before the discount code!
Never worry about your home essentials losing power with the EcoFlow DELTA 2 Portable Power Station. For Black Friday, the DELTA 2 has some major markdowns!.....»»
Three new Nothing phones may launch in 2025. Here’s what we know
Nothing has major plans for 2025. The company might announce three new handsets in the year’s first half......»»
Siri, iOS 19, and making a portable Mac mini on the AppleInsider Podcast
Now it's reportedly going to be in iOS 19 that Siri gets better, but in the meantime, Apple is celebrating the best developers' apps, and we're turning the Mac mini into a truly portable device, on the AppleInsider Podcast.It works!It's not true that.....»»