Google’s latest update to the Gemini app for macOS readies local iMessage integration. This follows the app coming to Windows last week.

In a new video, The Quantified Scientist’s Rob ter Horst compares the new Apple Watch Series 12’s heart rate sensor against a Polar H10 ECG chest strap. Here’s what he found.

Apple today updated its iOS and iPadOS 27 Feature Availability page, confirming that more than 30 new languages and language variants are now supported across features such as Dictionary: Thesaurus, Activate with Siri, and Visual Look Up. Here’s what’s new.

Although Apple did not include the iPhone Duo’s wallpapers in iOS 27, the company did include them in the iPhone simulator in Xcode 27.1 beta, released earlier today, which means now you can download them. Get them below.

AirPods just got a variety of new features in iOS 27, several of which are exclusive to AirPods Pro 3. Here’s everything new.

iOS 27 is here, and many of its new features are powered by the next generation of Apple Intelligence. Here are 20+ new Apple Intelligence features in iOS 27.

Firmware updates have been the weakest link for a decade with smart homes. Every sensor, light bulb, and smart lock in your house runs software that should be updated regularly. This is on top of even if they have software updates. Homey just announced a fix for a big piece of that, and the way it handles Matter devices is the part that Apple Home users should take note of.

Apple’s new Vice President of Hardware Engineering, Tom Marieb, sat down with TechRadar for an interview all about iPhone Duo. Here’s what he said about iPhone Duo’s durability, the hinge, display crease, and more.

Apple has released Xcode 27.1 beta 1 for developers. This version specifically enables app development that targets the new foldable iPhone Duo.

Meta’s new Muse AI agent app has taken the top spot on the free iPhone charts for the U.S. App Store, displacing OpenAI’s ChatGPT from the first place.

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It is time to take a look at the best new iPhone 18 Pro cases. Apple has a new slate of Silicone and TechWoven models in color-matched treatments, joined by loads of our favorite third-party solutions we have been using for years. From built-in stands in new burgundy colorways, ultra grippy customizable models, and some of the best leather options in the game from brands like Nomad and Burton Goods. We have some super affordable models starting from $14 from budget-friendly brands like Spigen and more. 

Apple Wallet is better than ever in iOS 27 thanks to a handful of new features, including a clever solution for splitting bills with friends and family via Apple Cash. Here’s how it works.

The first smart glasses were Google Glass, launched way back in 2014. The product failed for a number of reasons, but the biggest of these was privacy concerns around video recording capabilities, leading to users being labeled “glassholes.”

The same phenomenon now seems to have finally caught up with Meta Glasses, leading me to completely change my mind about the requirement for Apple Glasses to have video recording capabilities …

Alongside the ongoing price drop on AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 5, iPhone 18 Pro delivery day has arrived and we have collected plenty of M6 Mac mini, as well as the most affordable 24GB M5 MacBook Pro at $320 off. Scope it all out below. 

Today is a big launch day for new Apple products, with iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 all available in Apple Stores and from other retailers worldwide.

iOS 27 launched this week with a major overhaul to Apple Intelligence. And while many iPhones have the same AI storage requirements as before, for certain models you’ll need nearly double the free storage.

Today is Apple launch day for a bunch of new Apple products: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5.

Below, we’ve rounded up all of the official Apple accessories for the new 18 Pro/Max, the latest Series 12/Ultra 4, and more.

iOS 27 brings new features to apps like Apple Wallet, Calendar, Notes, Maps, and more. Apple Music adds a variety of improvements too, including five new features outlined below.

Today is iPhone 18 Pro launch day, but ahead of iPhone Duo’s arrival in October, a variety of hands-on videos have surfaced online showing off the software keyboard, app multitasking, camera features, and more.

Apple released iOS 27 to everyone this week, and the headlining changes are Siri AI and the array of new Apple Intelligence features. However, the update also includes plenty of non-AI features.

Here are a few of my favorite iOS 27 features (other than Siri and AI).

Following the rollout of Apple’s 2027 system releases, the WebKit blog has now published an in-depth look at what’s new with Safari 27.0. Here are the details.

Following a few weeks of beta testing, WhatsApp is now rolling out its new in-chat search button to iPhone users. Here are the details.

Judge Mark Pittman today rejected OpenAI’s request to obtain X and SpaceXAI’s confidential settlement agreement with Apple in their ongoing antitrust case. Here are the details.

Apple reportedly maintained its lead in the global true wireless stereo (TWS) market and saw modest year-over-year growth, even as overall shipments declined. Here are the details.

In a hearing today, Apple challenged the UK government’s refusal to publicly confirm whether it has issued an order requiring the company to provide access to encrypted user data. Here are the details.

Update: Nine days later, Muse now includes a Mac app. You can download it here.

Meta AI just launched a brand-new iPhone app called Muse from Meta. Similar to Grok Bot in presentation, Muse is a personal AI agent that handles tasks for you.

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macOS 27 Golden Gate doesn’t give the Photos app a dramatic redesign. Instead, Photos gains a surprisingly broad set of various improvements this year. These range from Apple Intelligence-powered editing, new ways to organize and sort your collection, better sharing tools, and much more.

Apple is holding a new photography exhibition in New York City this weekend to showcase the iPhone 18 Pro camera. Here are the details.

Apple has updated its “Apple Service and Repair for iPhone” support page with service prices for the iPhone 18 Pro and the iPhone 18 Pro Max, revealing a pricier battery replacement. Here are the details.

Chance has been testing the iPhone 18 Pro and the new Apple Watches for the last week, and is here to give his hands-on reviews. Also, Apple has finally released its new operating systems out into the world, which means Benjamin has tried macOS Golden Gate for the first time. 

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iOS 27 launched this week, and it includes several new Apple Intelligence-related benefits for iCloud+ subscribers.

Readdle updated PDF Expert for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 this week, adding several new features, including searchable handwriting in 29 languages. Here are the details.

Wait a minute… Is Siri on the Mac good now?

It only took a decade, but with this week’s launch of macOS 27 Golden Gate, Siri has finally come to life on the Mac. It’s still in beta, and it’s not perfect, but the update represents a much improved and highly integrated experience that takes into account personal context while prioritizing privacy.

Watch my full video as I walk through the top macOS 27 features: Siri AI edition, and be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more videos.

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max bring several changes to the Main camera and iOS Camera app, and photographer Austin Mann has just published a great review of everything new.

iOS 27 launched this week with the all-new Siri AI. David Pogue put the new Siri to the test by trying 125 requests, here’s how it went.

Former Apple SVP of Retail Ron Johnson joins Overtime to discuss his new book, Shop Different: How Retail Revealed Apple’s Genius. Ron talks about the early days of the Apple Store, what it was like collaborating with Steve Jobs, the launch of the original iPhone, why he left Apple to be CEO of JCPenney, where he thinks Apple retail stands today, and, of course, his take on the iPhone Duo.

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Apple TV just kicked off a new season of Slow Horses, and plenty more premieres are coming soon, including a new movie and returning show that just got new trailers.

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Apple has started notifying users that iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-orders have officially shipped. Here’s how to check the status of your order.

Pre-order deals roll on today on various models of the new Apple Watch Series 12 as well as the lowest price on AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off we are also tracking the return of Amazon’s pre-order discounts on the M5 MacBook Air at $150 off, Apple’s 2026 Studio Display XDR dropping back to the Amazon all-time low at $330 off, Hyper’s 2026 Thunderbolt 5 Dock at $80 off, and an exclusive discount on Bluebonnet’s Saddle Tan leather iPhone 18 Pro case with copper buttons. Check it all out below. 

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max arrive in users’ hands tomorrow (here’s our review), and Apple plans to immediately put the new models to use during this week’s Friday Night Baseball broadcast when the Giants and Dodgers face off. Here are the details.

iPadOS 27.2 arrived in beta this week, and beyond adding the redesigned Health app, Apple has also brought over a recent Mac feature: a Siri popup when text is selected.

iOS 27 adds new features across many system apps, like Wallet, Calendar, Music, and Maps. Here’s what’s new for the Messages app in iOS 27.

One of the biggest challenges Apple admins face today is managing AI use across apps, services, and more. Addigy is aiming to solve that problem with its Intelligence Suite, announced today, which brings a number of new tools and controls for IT teams to strengthen compliance while also unlocking AI tools in an IT-approved way.

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak – aka Woz – generally has a much lower profile than the company’s execs, but he does frequently speak at industry conferences and remains a much-loved figure among Apple fans. Something I did not expect to see, however, was an official Woz merch store …

General Motors has revealed a CarPlay compromise on two truck models, as it seemingly continues something of a backtrack on its decision to withdraw support for the feature.

A new report indicates that the automaker is creating a truck-specific interface that includes CarPlay …

The Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are all about what’s happening underneath. Headlined by a new Health Sensing System, they bring some of the biggest improvements to Apple Watch health tracking in years.

I’ve spent the last week with the Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Some memory chips for Apple devices could be made in the US for the first time, if plans involving one of the company’s suppliers come to fruition.

A new report says that Apple memory supplier SK Hynix is in talks with Intel over potential use of the company’s planned Ohio chipmaking plant …

One of the trickier parts of Tim Cook’s job when he was Apple CEO was walking the tightrope of upholding the company’s values without provoking the ire of the White House over things like immigration policy and DEI.

His new role as executive chairman sees him retain responsibility for government liaison, offering replacement CEO John Ternus some degree of protection …

After releasing macOS 27.2 beta 1 earlier today, Apple is now rolling out the first RCs of macOS Tahoe 26.7.1 and macOS Sequoia 15.8.1. Here are the details.

Photographer Tyler Stalman is back with his annual iPhone camera review. Here’s what he had to say about the iPhone 18 Pro’s new variable aperture, photographic styles, Apple Reference Image, and more.

After unveiling the design of its consumer-grade Spectacles back in June, Snap is now announcing that they’ll be available for pre-order starting today with a new 5G carrying case. The company also introduced a new proactive AI agent called Specs Intelligence, which despite being Specs branded, will be available on iPhone and Mac regardless of if you own a pair.

After recently letting iPhone users add a second account to the same app, WhatsApp is now working on expanding support to up to three accounts. Here are the details.

Travel planning app Tripsy was updated this week with support for iOS 27’s extra-large widget, a new Smart Import tool, AI-powered features, and more. Here are the details.

A Mac desk setup usually starts with the computer, maybe a display, and a few favorite accessories. But the chair deserves a place on that upgrade list, too. It’s what supports you. Whether you spend your day writing, editing photos, or moving between meetings, it’s something you use in every part of the workday.

The Sihoo B300 Pro puts adjustability at the center of that setup. It combines 4D MicroFit Lumbar Support, 6D All-around Armrests, backrest and seat depth adjustments, an intelligent recline system, and breathable mesh. Together, those features give you more ways to tailor the chair to your body and the way you work.

Federal judge Mark Pittman wants details on any agreement that may have led Elon Musk’s companies to drop their antitrust claims against Apple. Here are the details.

Starting with iOS 27.2, developers will be able to offer users a way to move their data and settings from an existing app to its designated replacement. Here are the details.

Just a matter of days after iOS 27 has been released to the public, people have already discovered a way to temporarily brick your phone with a quick series of swipes on the home screen. And it’s starting to going viral on social media as some kind of iPhone prank to do on your friends.

Luckily, it is only a software soft-lock and you can easily get out of this temporarily bricked state by force rebooting your phone. Here’s how …

Apple is working on a new option to more thoroughly wipe an iPhone’s storage when erasing the device, but there’s a catch. Here are the details.

Apple Photos gets a variety of exciting upgrades in iOS 27, including a new feature that’s long been on my wishlist: the ability to save a video frame as a photo.

Starting with iOS 27.2, developers will have the option to use an alternative App Tracking Transparency system prompt in the EU, as part of Apple’s recent deal with the bloc. Here are the details.

iOS 27.2 beta 1 arrived today, and with it a key new feature for the Apple TV app on iPhone: user profiles.

Apple has released the first developer beta of iOS 27.2, beginning the next round of iPhone software testing. Here’s what’s new in the update.

Today Apple released the first iOS 27.2 beta, a surprising move since there’s been no 27.1 release. And joining the all-new Health app, iOS 27.2 beta 1 also expands Siri AI support to five new languages.

Today Apple released iOS 27.2 beta 1, skipping over 27.1 entirely in the testing cycle. And among other changes, the new iOS 27.2 update includes the previously announced all-new Health app.

Apple has just kicked off a new wave of beta updates, and it’s not the one we were expecting. Beta 1 is here for watchOS 27.2, tvOS 27.2, and more.

Now that macOS 27 Golden Gate is officially out, Apple is moving on to its next beta cycle, straight to macOS 27.2 beta 1. Here are the details.

Apple has a new beta cycle beginning today, and it’s a surprising one: rather than the iPadOS 27.1 update we were expecting, iPadOS 27.2 beta 1 is now here.

Apple has released the first iOS 27.2 developer beta for iPhone. The update follows the release of iOS 27 to everyone on Monday. It also leaps over iOS 27.1, which Apple has shown as an iPhone Duo-focused release.

Anthropic announced today that Claude Cowork is being merged with chat. This means Claude will drop from three to two modes: Claude Chat and Claude Code.

Apple Weather adds two convenient features in iOS 27 that make it easier to track rain and wind forecasts. Here are the details.

Apple Watch Series 12 arrives this Friday (pre-order here), but some upgraders might be surprised by a subtle design change that Apple didn’t mention in its announcement: larger bezels around the display.

While the early fall Prime Day deals are now live at Amazon, we are also tracking loads more Apple Watch Series 12 configurations and the new black Apple Watch Ultra 4 seeing early pre-order discounts ahead of delivery this week. The same goes for Amazon’s early price drop on the new AirPods 5 with ANC down at $125 and the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, but we also have up to$450 off M5 Pro MacBook Pro configs, $150 off M5 MacBook Air, and loads of Anker charging gear deals below as well. 

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iOS 27 introduces a new security feature called ‘Impersonation Risk Detection’ that helps protect you against scams, but it’s off by default. Here’s what the feature does, and how to enable it.

Apple is working on plans to make enterprise servers powered by M8 Ultra chips, according to a new report. The report specifically says that the company plans to offer the AI-focused servers for sale, not just use them internally.

Two versions are said to be in development, with Apple considering incorporating Nvidia networking tech in the machines …

iOS 27 launched this week as a major iPhone update, here are three new features that could be among the most-used for many users.

Two high-profile computer scientists from Princeton University, and coauthors of the book AI Snake Oil, have weighed in on the question of whether AI will kill us all by the end of the decade.

The pair have become well known for their work in separating fact from fiction in the AI world, and have now responded to an admission by Anthropic that there is a greater than 10% chance that AI could kill all humans within the next ten years …

The iPhone 18 Pro is Apple doubling down on what it thinks a “Pro” iPhone should be. It’s faster, heavier, has longer-lasting battery life, and more capable. Plus, there’s a new variable aperture camera leading the way.

I’ve spent the last week using the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Here’s everything you need to know.

A video short highlights Apple’s playful use of James Bond homages in its keynote opening, with shots directly emulating ones from Skyfall …

It was already clear that Samsung was worried about the impact of the iPhone Duo on its foldable phone range, and there’s now further evidence of the Korean company’s concern.

A blogger who aggregates reports from Chinese social media says there are signs that the company is bringing forward the launch of its Galaxy Z Trifold 2, despite the seeming failure of its predecessor …

A new post on Apple’s Security Research blog details the fascinating tech, architecture, and thinking behind the iPhone 18 Pro’s new Reference Image camera mode. Here are the details

The wait is over. Apple TV subscribers can now stream the first episode of Slow Horses’ new season, just hours after the platform announced the show has been confirmed for two more seasons. Watch the trailer for the new season below.

India’s Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has reportedly escalated its probe into whether Apple should be held responsible for an iOS 18 update that allegedly caused display and microphone issues on some iPhones. Here are the details.

Unsurprisingly, the Omni Group worked all summer to get its suite of apps ready for Apple’s 2027 system updates from day one. Here’s what’s new.

Apple is reportedly preparing to extend Car Key support in Apple Wallet to three more automakers. Here are the details.

Following the release of macOS 27 Golden Gate and iOS 27, Ulysses was updated with Siri AI support, a refreshed interface, customizable toolbars, project templates, and more. Here are the details.

With the exciting new iPhone Duo and latest evolution of the iPhone 18 Pro now official, casemaker dbrand has wasted no time in announcing its latest cases, vinyl wraps, and screen protectors.

Whether you’re looking for a minimalist, barely-there case or one that offers the ultimate in no-compromise protection, dbrand has you covered.

iOS 27 adds a small birthday-themed tidbit to the Phone app, with a new animation that appears when calling someone on their big day. Here are the details.

iOS 27 is here, and it adds a new Apple Calendar feature I’ve wanted for years: natural language support when creating events.

After adding three MacBook models to its obsolete products list last month, Apple today updated its vintage products list to include the 2019 21.5-inch iMac with Retina 4K display. Here are the details.

Apple TV won big at the Emmys last night, taking home more awards than any other competitor, including HBO. Here’s what HBO boss Casey Bloys said in response to Apple’s victory.

iPhone Duo pre-orders open next month, and a new analyst report indicates the device could be in even shorter supply at launch than expected. Here are the details.

AppZapper is one of the first Mac apps I bought when I switched from PC to Mac in 2009. Coming from Windows, OS X lacked an obvious solution for thoroughly uninstalling software.

The answer, of course, is dragging an app from the Applications folder to the Trash. But what about all the extra cruft that apps leave behind? AppZapper handled it.

This week, the app returned from a long hiatus to introduce a brand-new version of “the uninstaller Apple forgot” with AppZapper 3000.

Apple Watch includes an all-new Siri app in watchOS 27. Unlike the iPhone and iPad versions, it’s a bit less intuitive to use in one way.

watchOS 27 removes a useful multitasking shortcut from Apple Watch. While we don’t know if it will make a return, we at least now know why the gesture was removed.

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Apple unveiled its new Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12 lineup last week, plus the all-new AirPods 5. They hit shelves on Friday, September 18.

Ahead of that launch, Apple’s new lineup is now available to pre-order on Amazon — and you can already save.

• AirPods 5 $125 (Reg. $129)
• Apple Watch Series 12 $390 (Reg. $399)
• Apple Watch Ultra 4 $780 (Reg. $799)
• AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case $149

iOS 27 brings powerful upgrades to the iPhone’s Camera app, especially for users who have AI-compatible models or the iPhone 18 Pro. Here’s what’s new for Camera in iOS 27.