WhatsApp is bringing its dedicated parental controls section to the iPhone, making the feature easier for parents to find and set up. Here are the details.

Apple updated its list of Made for iPhone (MFi) hearing devices today, with 43 models across 22 brands. Here’s what’s new.

If your Apple CarPlay connection randomly drops out while driving, the cause might not be your iPhone, cable, or car.

Users running the latest version of Claude Code on macOS and Linux can now have their sessions message each other to share findings, ask questions, and coordinate work. Here are the details.

Fernando discusses his Pokémon 3D Mod on Mac, and Jeff shares his experience running a native port of Mario Kart 64 on iPhone. The guys also discuss why tech can feel less exciting than it used to, and share their thoughts on using the same device for many years.

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Actor James Marsden, who recently played billionaire Owen Ashe in the second season of Your Friends & Neighbors, was confirmed this week for his Apple TV third production. Here are the details.

Apple is widely expected to raise iPhone prices when the iPhone 18 Pro launches next month. But a new rumor suggests the iPhone 17 might get a price increase as early as next week.

In iOS 27, Apple says it took extra care to make its software “more responsive, reliable, and delightful.” There are a variety of fixes that should make your iPhone faster, including one update for network transitions.

OpenAI is working on a feature that allows users to export custom stickers created on ChatGPT straight into WhatsApp. Here are the details.

CarPlay is a must-have for the majority of car buyers, but three major automakers don’t support the platform. Here’s the latest on why Tesla, Rivian, and GM continue to resist CarPlay — and whether there’s any chance they change their approach.

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro unveiling next month might also bring the launch of new AirPods with cameras. Here’s why the addition of cameras could prove especially compelling.

Claude Code auto mode will become the default permission setting for users next week.

Starting August 14, sessions for Pro, Max, and Team users will use it unless a user or administrator has pinned another setting.

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Apple is rumored to give MacBook Pro users two very different new models to choose from this fall: an M6 MacBook Pro and an all-new MacBook Ultra. Here’s what’s coming.

When Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 back in 2021, it made a huge deal over a headline new feature, Cinematic mode. This is the video equivalent of Portrait mode, allowing you to select a focus point and blur the background.

Portrait mode has improved dramatically in successive generations, but the same cannot be said of Cinematic mode. The company appears to have completely lost interest in the feature, and although that’s understandable in one way, I would argue it’s a big mistake …

Apple has added a host of new products to its official Certified Refurbished Store this week. New M5 MacBook Pro models, the Studio Display XDR, high-end M5 MacBook Air configurations, and more are available.

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to usher in the end of the work week with ongoing and now even lower price on AirPods Pro 3 at 25% off, but we are also tracking the return of all AirPods Max 2 colors at $100 off. Those deals join Apple Watch Series 11 models up to $172 off, some rare discounts on official Apple Nike Watch bands, a FREE $25 Best Buy credit with MacBook Neo (or up to $120 off via the official Apple refurb store), and the ongoing $500 price drop on this M5 Pro MacBook Pro ($100 under the original MSRP). This week’s Anker charging gear deals from $9 are right here, and be sure to check out LG’s UltraFine 6K Thunderbolt 5 monitor while it’s $2,200 less than an Apple Studio Display XDR. Everything awaits below. 

Apple Watch added hypertension notifications last year, an important and potentially life-saving new feature. And per a recent report, it sounds like watchOS 27 might make them even better.

Apple appears to be testing a forthcoming iOS 26.6.1 update for iPhone users. This comes nearly two weeks after iOS 26.6 was released to the public.

Apple’s fall iPhone event is expected to look different this year. Rather than unveiling four closely related models, rumors point to a flagship-only September lineup consisting of three premium models: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and Apple’s first foldable, widely expected to be called iPhone Ultra.

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will be unveiled soon, and rumors point to at least three ways the new models will be even more ‘Pro’ this year.

iOS 27 adds a variety of new features and changes for Apple Wallet, including one that’s been on my wishlist for years: the ability to import physical passes.

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Apple recently issued a warning to iPhone users in a support article, noting that scammers are increasingly using FaceTime to impersonate banks and steal user data.

In this episode, I’m joined by Clayton LiaBraaten, Senior Executive Advisor at Truecaller, to break down how these impersonation scams actually develop, why a live video call feels so trustworthy, and what we can all do to stop them.

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The Apple Health app on iPhone is a powerful way to track all facets of your health. Whether it’s recording data from your Apple Watch, importing records straight from your doctor, or integration with third-party apps, there’s something for everyone.

Here’s how to get the most out of the Apple Health app.

The iPhone 18 Pro lineup is expected to be announced in a month, with new features including an upgraded camera system, the A20 Pro chip, and more. How much will the iPhone 18 Pro cost? Here’s everything we know so far.

Last week, Apple reported a 5% year-over-year drop in iPad revenue for the June quarter. Now, a new report puts that decline into the context of the broader tablet market’s performance for Q2 2026. Here are the details.

After sharing initial details about OpenAI’s plans for its first smart device, Bloomberg has published a new report with more information about its form factor and price. Here are the details.

Counterpoint Research says Apple captured 65% of the premium smartphone market in the first half of 2026, as the segment grew to a record 29% of global smartphone sales. Here are the details.

In a joint status report filing, Apple said it hadn’t heard from Jon Prosser’s lawyer in a month, which his counsel attributed to Prosser caring for his newborn child. Here are the details.

GymKit has been one of Apple Watch’s smartest fitness features since it launched in 2017. Tap your watch to compatible gym equipment, and Apple Watch shares your heart rate while the machine sends back metrics like distance, incline, pace, and calories.

With iOS 27, Apple is expanding that idea beyond Apple Watch. I tested the new GymKit on iPhone and AirPods Pro 3 experience with a GymKit-compatible treadmill. It basically gives you the Apple Watch GymKit workout tracking experience, just without the watch. This could be useful in a lot of scenarios.

Following X Money’s launch last month, one question has repeatedly surfaced: What happens to your money if X suspends or closes your social media account?

Apple TV is now airing Ted Lasso season 4, and more high-profile shows and movies are coming to the streamer soon. Here’s everything in Apple TV’s fall lineup so far, which will keep growing as more premieres are announced.

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

While Apple TV has found success at the box office, Apple usually reserves theaters for its movies, not its series. However, one hit show from Apple this year is coming to the cinema for one night only in select venues across the country: Widow’s Bay.

Apple has now published the security details for today’s macOS Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma updates, revealing that all three address a serious Screen Sharing vulnerability. Here is what Apple fixed.

Update, 2:24 p.m. ET: Apple has now revealed that the updates address a Screen Sharing vulnerability. You can learn more about it here. The original story follows below.

Apple rolled out macOS Sonoma 14.8.9, macOS Sequoia 15.7.9, and macOS Tahoe 26.6.1 today, skipping developer and public betas altogether. Here are the details.

Benjamin and Chance return for another episode recapping the week in Apple news, including the interesting details of Apple’s most recent earnings calls, the last of the Tim Cook era. Also, Apple complies with Microsoft’s Interoperability request for universal clipboard support on Windows, and John Ternus recruits an employee out of retirement to help lead his new company regime.

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ChatGPT has become so much more than just chat over the last year. To that end, OpenAI is removing limits on text chat. ChatGPT will also improve with a smarter version of GPT-5.6 Sol. Details below.

MacBook Ultra is the rumored name for Apple’s exciting MacBook Pro overhaul with OLED, a touchscreen, Dynamic Island, and more. Here’s the latest on when to expect MacBook Ultra’s release.

OpenAI’s GPT-5 turns one tomorrow, and the company is marking the week by looking beyond individual models. Today, OpenAI introduced Agent Plugins, an open standard meant to let reusable AI-agent extensions work across compatible products.

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Apple dropped a staggering number of vulnerability patches in macOS Tahoe 26.6 last month. Plus a heap of fixes in iOS 26.6 and iPadOS 26.6. What stood out most to me was the number of credits that went to Claude, Codex, and other AI-adjacent tools and labs. The most I’ve ever seen in a single release.

Then came this week when Apple confirmed that it has capped the number of vulnerability reports a researcher can have open at once, with a 30-day cool-off period once that cap is reached.

On the surface, it looks like Apple got caught flat-footed here and started throwing up walls. It even admitted to “the growing volume of AI-generated security submissions across the industry” in its statement to the Financial Times.

However, it’s now increasingly clear that, since last year, nearly all of Apple’s rather baffling decisions around its security bug bounty program have been in preparation for this exact problem.

Lutron is expanding its existing Caseta integration with Sonos, adding the ability to control smart-home devices using Sonos Voice Control.

CarPlay in iOS 27 has a handful of new features and improvements, including two additions for some of Apple’s most popular apps, like Apple Music and Apple Podcasts.

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by AirPods Pro 3 dropping in price again for one of the best deals of the year at nearly 25% off, alongside the ongoing AirPods Max 2 offer at $100 off. Joining the up to $300 off M5 MacBook Air on the official Apple Certified Refurbished Store, Amazon is also offering brand new 13-inch models at up to $190 off today. We then move over to the big-time Best Buy 4-day Apple sale that went live this morning with iPhone Air at $150 off, deals on Apple gift cards, and these Apple Watch Ultra 3 offers at up to $130 off. Check it all out below. 

Apple is gearing up for a more focused and potentially much more expensive iPhone launch this fall. 

For starters, the cheaper base iPhone 18 is being saved for spring. That leaves the more expensive Pro models and Apple’s first foldable iPhone Ultra to carry September, with higher-than-usual starting prices expected.

Here’s how Apple is already preparing to make the sticker shock more palatable for new customers and upgraders.

iOS 27 includes hints about the new iPhone Ultra, but it also points to an all-new Apple Home product likely launching soon: a security camera.

iPhone 18 Pro is only weeks away from launching, and a new report from Culpium indicates it could have limited availability due to a DRAM shortage holding up production.

Apple has adjusted its trade-in values across several iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch models, as well as for select Android phones. Here are the new values.

Apple Arcade just scored a major hit game today. The subscription game service has added Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition, including on the Mac and Apple TV. The new game arrives just before the new NFL pre-season kicks off.

Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition is designed just for Apple Arcade. Apple Arcade games have no ads and no in-app purchases.

The most blatant security backdoor yet seen in an internet router has been found in a range of models sold under multiple brand names. A firmware implant phones home to cloud servers in China to ask for instructions, and can then be remotely controlled …

Adobe is unifying its ChatGPT integrations into a new plugin with more than 70 tools spanning photo editing, video, design, and PDFs. Here are the details.

We are touching down for an early, dedicated edition of today’s Lunch Break courtesy of 9to5Toys – AirPods Pro 3 have now dropped in price again at Amazon to deliver one of the best deals of the year at nearly 25% off. 

When Reddit significantly changed its user interface way back in 2018, there were widespread protests from those who preferred the original. The company has retained access to this at old.reddit.com, and last year promised this version would continue to exist for as long as people kept using it.

That promise may now be under some degree of threat as Reddit says that it “plans to make changes” to Old Reddit in order to protect against AI data scraping …

Even Apple CEO Tim Cook has acknowledged that Vision Pro is a niche product. I’ve argued in the past that it’s an essential step along the way to a more affordable and consumer-friendly Apple Glasses product.

But it’s also worth noting that sometimes niche products can make a huge difference within specialist fields, and a new surgical study provides a very clear example of why it matters to patients and surgeons alike …

The ongoing Apple-OpenAI lawsuit of alleged trade secrets theft continues, with OpenAI today filing a motion to have the case dismissed by a federal judge. OpenAI said Apple’s complaint was “filed without adequate investigation” and framed “ordinary conduct” out of context.

Meanwhile, Apple is currently pressing for a preliminary injunction, which will be heard in court on October 1. The larger case could take years to resolve.

DIY smart home security company Abode expanded its Apple Home-compatible lineup today with two new sensors designed to monitor garage doors, gates, sheds, and other entry points. Here are the details.

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I love my Apple Watch. I have owned one since the original Series 0 was released back in 2015. In that span, I have probably missed 10 days without wearing an Apple Watch, so I could argue that it is my most-used Apple product of all time.

I use it to track workouts, track my health, track my sleep, as an extension of my iPhone, and it has just become a part of my daily routine. One of my favorite things about the Apple Watch is its accessories ecosystem, from bands to chargers to cases and everything in between. So here are some of my favorite Apple Watch accessories that I keep going back to.

Apple Watch Ultra 4 is coming next month, launching alongside iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Ultra, and more. Here are three rumored Apple Watch Ultra 4 features that I’m excited about.

As the EU’s new transparency requirements for AI-generated content take effect, WhatsApp is working on a feature that will allow channel admins to label certain types of AI-generated content. Here are the details.

Meta is entering the AI coding-agent race with Muse Code, a new terminal-based tool now available in beta for macOS and Linux.

Siri AI is a major upgrade and highlight of iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and more. But only newer Apple devices will support the overhauled Siri. Here’s the full list of Siri AI-compatible hardware across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro.

When should we expect the iPhone 18 Pro event, and when will Apple officially announce the date? Apple hasn’t sent invitations yet, but its announcement history gives us a remarkably consistent window.

Security researchers have discovered a problem with Apple’s iCloud Private Relay service. While the feature is meant to protect your real IP address, it might actually be leaking it to websites.

iPadOS 27 launches next month, with new features in apps like Notes, Messages, Calendar, Mail, and more. Here are a couple of systemwide iPadOS 27 features I’ve been loving.

iOS 27 continues Apple’s trend of giving you more control over the design of your iPhone’s Lock Screen. This year, there are new customization options, wallpaper settings, and more.

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is coming very soon, and based on rumors about the product, it sounds very much deserving of the ‘iPhone Ultra’ name. Here’s why.

The AirPods Pro 3 have now dropped even lower at $60 off alongside the all-time low pricing on AirTag 2, but for today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break we are stating off with the official Apple Certified Refurbished Store where you’ll find the lowest prices on MacBook Neo at up to $120 off the list new lists. Those deals join this M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $500 off (that’s $100 under the pre price-hike MSRP) as well as this Apple Watch Series 11 model at $150 off, Apple Watch SE 3 at up to $80 off, Apple Watch Ultra 3 at up to $130 off, and the ongoing Best Buy August Back to School sale. Scope it all out down below. 

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Ted Lasso is officially back for season 4 (watch here), and Apple TV has two more hit series set to return soon. Here’s what’s coming.

iOS 27 gives the Messages app a variety of new features and improvements. And based on my time with the beta, Messages’ best new feature is a convenient time-saver: one-tap suggestions.

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman stirred things up a little with what was likely a deliberately teasingly-phrased tweet. Some took this to be a reference to a live iPhone keynote presentation instead of a pre-recorded one.

That seems unlikely, but there are a couple of reasons for suspecting that the live elements may be livelier this year …

MacPaw has announced a long-term strategic partnership with Liquid AI to co-develop an on-device AI technology stack built specifically for the Mac.

The collaboration will start with Eney, MacPaw’s AI assistant for macOS.

I don’t use TikTok myself, but from all of the second-hand reports I see, it seems to have become a massive repository of terrible advice. This apparently now includes videos advising people to put their iPhones into the fridge when they become hot …

While claims of a $1,399 starting price for the iPhone 18 Pro may be exaggerated, there’s no doubt at all that we are going to see steep price increases for this year’s lineup.

Apple has already prepared the ground for the resulting sticker shock with the new Apple Upgrade program, and now T-Mobile is responding with the launch of a new 3-year payment plan …

One of the theories voiced about how a former Apple employee may have accessed confidential documents after leaving the company to join OpenAI has been dispelled by a court filing.

It has been suggested that access to the documents may have been inadvertent due to a seemingly messy iCloud arrangement for Apple employees – but the company says this is not the case …

Wispr Flow users on Mac can now access Notetaker, an AI-powered meeting assistant that uses calendars, connected apps, and personal dictionaries to provide additional context for transcripts, summaries, and notes. Here are the details.

CarPlay will soon move beyond the road, with Crest and Balise set to bring Apple’s in-car interface to the helm of select pontoon boats. Here are the details.

The long-awaited return of Ted Lasso is finally here, with the premiere episode of the show’s much-anticipated fourth season now available to Apple TV subscribers.

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Following last month’s sunsetting of TV Time, one of the app’s co-founders, Antonio Pinto, announced Bingers, a new TV and movies tracking app that leans more heavily on social features. Here are the details.

Pavel Durov, Telegram’s CEO, has elaborated on what led to the app’s brief removal from the App Store last night. Here’s what he said.

RevenueCat’s annual Shipaton mobile hackathon is officially back, running August 1-September 30 with major prizes available for winning apps. Here are the details.

Apple recently raised prices across much of its product lineup, but even more increases are expected next month for iPhone and more.

Apple has just released new beta firmware for AirPods Pro 3 and more models, with the update expected to launch to all users alongside iOS 27 next month.

One of my favorite iPhone cases is back with a new look. I have used the previous generations of BitmoLab’s GAMEBABY case and immediately loved it. It felt like an accessory purpose-built to tug at my nostalgia strings. The superpower of this case is that it is not a secondary accessory you need to bring and make sure is charged; it’s a regular iPhone case that is smartly designed to also serve as a set of tactile, physical buttons for playing your favorite Game Boy ROMs (among others). It’s the perfect summation of work smarter, not harder. It uses no batteries or Bluetooth and requires little setup. If you are into any sort of retro game emulation, you have to check this out.

Apple Watch users in China can participate in the next National Fitness Day challenge this weekend to unlock virtual rewards.

Juggling multiple devices with Signal? The encrypted messaging service is making it easier to use the app across different iPhones and more.

Spotify has crossed 300 million paying subscribers, a major new milestone for the audio subscription service as it competes with Apple Music.

We’re just weeks away from the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold, and preparations inside Apple are well underway. A new report from Bloomberg says that Apple is opening a lottery for its US retail employees to head to California and help assist at the forthcoming iPhone event in September.

Ted Lasso is back tonight for season 4, and sure to be a huge hit. But new data has just revealed Apple TV’s most popular series of the year so far, and it hails from the same creator.

It’s the end of a very short road for ChatGPT Atlas, OpenAI’s dedicated web browser for Mac. OpenAI has shared details about what happens when ChatGPT Atlas shuts down this weekend.

August is here and the notable discounts on  AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, AirPods Max 2 at $100 off, and all-time low pricing on AirTag 2 remain. But today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the M5 MacBook Air – we spotted a rare deal on the 24GB/512GB model at $200 off, but we are also now tracking configurations at up to $300 off over in the official Apple Certified Refurbished Store, including this 24GB 15-inch model (more details here). Those offers also join nearly $100 off various Apple Watch Ultra 3 configs, as well as the latest Beats 240W Braided USB-C Cable in black at just $18, and a chance to score the Beats Solo Buds in the Transparent Red colorway down at $40. Scope it out below. 

iPhone 18 Pro is coming very soon, and expected to feature three upgrades that have been rumored for years. Here’s what’s coming.

iOS 27 brings exciting new features to Messages, Apple Notes, Wallet, and more. But FaceTime is getting one of the biggest upgrades thanks to a powerful new Dual Capture feature for iPhone 17 and newer.

WhatsApp has three upgrades for group chats launching today, including improvements to polls, a way to create new chats from existing groups, and more.

Next year is the 20th anniversary of the iPhone, and rumors point to a radical new design for the iPhone Pro models. A new leak reveals dimensions for larger screen sizes reportedly coming.

A T-Mobile outage last week left many iPhone users across the US without service for several hours, and Redditors are now reporting that they’ve been able to obtain compensation ranging from $10 to $80 …

Apple has filed a request for a preliminary injunction in its ongoing trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI. Without a preliminary injunction, Apple says it will be “irreparably harmed” by the theft of its trade secrets.

We learned yesterday that a judge is allowing a $32B lawsuit to proceed, alleging that Apple Photos face recognition violates a state privacy law.

It has been conflated with Meta’s use of face recognition, despite the two companies’ approaches falling at opposite ends of the privacy spectrum. In allowing the case to proceed, the court fundamentally misunderstands how the feature works …