Reddit has announced the introduction of a new For You feed, an algorithmic-driven one that tries to find new communities and threads to match your interests. Fortunately, you don’t have to use it …

The MacBook Neo was already a bargain by Mac standards when it launched with a starting price of $599, but for students an education price of $499 made it a steal.

Sadly, that changed back in June when both retail and education prices rose by $100. Now, however, the education price has been raised even further …

Steve Jobs famously dismissed the idea of a touchscreen Mac back in 2010 when he said that it “gives great demo” but turns out to be “ergonomically terrible” in real-life use.

It was inevitable that eyebrows would be raised when the company did a U-turn on this by launching the first touchscreen Mac. But while I have no interest myself, I do think the company’s counterargument some 16 years later makes sense …

There weren’t too many surprises with yesterday’s launch of the first touchscreen Mac, the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display. But one of those was the option to spec the SSD to a massive 16TB.

With the M6 MacBook Pro the new entry-level model, that means that you can now spend anywhere between $1,999 and $14,549 on a new MacBook Pro …

As Bloomberg reported today, Apple and Microsoft are now subject to Russian regulations requiring companies to store users’ communications and provide them to security agencies if requested. Here are the details.

Judge Edward Davila today formally established the schedule for Apple’s trade secrets misappropriation lawsuit against two former employees, OpenAI, and io Products, including a trial date. Here are the details.

In a report released today, TrendForce says that with strong demand for the iPhone Duo out of the gate, Apple is poised to capture nearly 30% of the global foldable smartphone market by 2027. Here are the details.

Apple this week unveiled a range of new products, including a new iPad mini, M6 updates for the iMac and MacBook Pro, and the first-ever MacBook Pro with a touchscreen.

Those products are now available to pre-order on Amazon:

• iPad mini
• M6 MacBook Pro
• M6 iMac
• MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display and Touch

Apple and Google were fined today in South Korea over their app payment practices, with regulators also ordering both companies to change several policies. Here are the details.

Apple’s new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR is an exciting upgrade that delivers nearly every feature I was hoping for, with just one exception.

In an interview with WIRED, Apple executives including CEO John Ternus, hardware chief Johny Srouji, and marketing chief Greg “Joz” Joswiak discussed the company’s decision to bring touch to the Mac. Here are the details.

Today alongside the launch of the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR, Apple has introduced four new accessories for Mac: two updated power adapters, a power extension cable, and a travel adapter kit.

Apple has announced a series of videos and upcoming live sessions to help developers optimize their apps for touchscreen Macs. Here are the details.

Apple unveiled its MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR today, and the all-new model features the return of a beloved design feature: a glowing Apple logo on the lid.

If you’re a fan of the default wallpaper for the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, Basic Apple Guy has got your back.

Well this is pretty cool. OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT dot access to iMessage and RCS.

If you’re a designer who relies on Apple’s official design resources, the company has already added the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display to its collection of product bezels. Here are the details.

Apple just unveiled its new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, which joins the lineup alongside the existing MacBook Pro using the same M5 Pro and Max chips. Here’s an in-depth comparison of the two models.

When Apple announced the new M5 Max and M5 Ultra configurations of the Mac Studio in August, it said a configuration with 512GB of RAM would be available in October. Today, the company officially revealed the pricing of that option.

Following today’s announcement of the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, Apple’s YouTube channel has now published a promotional video highlighting the new model’s features. Watch it below.

Apple has officially announced the all-new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR display, its first touchscreen laptop.

The new machine was first hinted at by Apple on October 19 with the company’s “Pro and tell” experience teaser. Earlier today, new Apple CEO John Ternus shared a “spotlight” teaser for the laptop as well.

Read on for all the details about the new high-end laptop…

Earlier this year, OpenAI unveiled its gpt-live-1 voice model. This includes the ability for the model to listen to you while it speaks. Starting today, Perplexity has upgraded its Mac app voice mode by using gpt-live-1 under the hood.

Amazon deal pricing on AirPods Pro 3 has now dropped a touch lower at a solid $50 off and it is still offering the pre-order discount on the new Apple TV 4K, however we are also tracking some deals on Apple’s iPhone duo-ready accessories like the 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max and Apple Pencil USB-C. Those offers join 24GB M5 MacBook Air returning to its best price in months at $200 off, the lowest price ever for a single AirTag 2, and the first cash discount on the new all-new modular Beats 360 over-ear headphones (the Cushion Kits are still up to 80% off too). Everything awaits below, alongside some charging gear deals like the Belkin Qi2.2 25W UltraCharge 2-in-1 Foldable Charging Station down at $50. 

Apple Photos got a lot of new features in iOS 27 last month, but this week’s release of iOS 27.2 brought even more improvements. Here’s what’s new.

Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 are here, and later this year they’ll get even more powerful with two new features: Siri Recap and Live Rewind. Here are the details.

Shrinking just aired season 3 earlier this year, but all signs point to a refreshingly quick return, as one of the show’s stars just confirmed season 4 is officially done filming.

Today at 10:00 a.m. PT, Apple is expected to unveil its long-awaited MacBook Pro redesign with a touchscreen, OLED, and more. Ahead of the reveal, CEO John Ternus just posted a teaser video.

Apple recently launched new HomePod mini speakers and its HomeView smart display, and today it’s Amazon’s turn with five new Alexa devices.

This includes a new Echo speaker with visual intelligence and an Echo Show with a larger 16-inch display and a nanomatte option …

We’re just hours away now from Apple unveiling the latest MacBook Pro with OLED and touchscreen. We’re expecting the display to replace the notch with a Dynamic Island, and a leaker has now found elements in macOS 27 that appear to confirm this.

We’re also expecting the same droplet-like design for Siri AI, expanding from the Dynamic Island just as it does on iPhone …

On the day Apple is set to unveil its first ever touchscreen Mac, a startup is trying to persuade us that we instead need a touchscreen mouse, compatible with both Mac and PC.

The mouse has a 3.1in touchscreen supporting app-specific shortcuts as well as a mini multi-touch trackpad and customizable hardware buttons …

Key Apple memory supplier SK Hynix has warned that RAM and flash memory shortages are likely to last through at least 2030, keeping product prices high.

Apple is believed to be one of 14 customers who have locked in priority orders, but the contract does not protect against price increases related to the balance of supply and demand …

In addition to the spec bumps, today’s M6-powered iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro announcements came with an extra piece of good news: prices remained unchanged from the previous generations, unlike several other recent Apple product launches that brought another round of increases. Here are the details.

Apple has scored another win in its trade secrets misappropriation lawsuit against two former employees, OpenAI, and io Products. Here are the details.

Apple’s YouTube channel shared two new videos today from its “True Apple Watch Story” series, highlighting how the device helped save one woman’s life and transform another person’s fitness journey. Watch them below.

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In a roundup of what to expect from tomorrow’s “Pro and Tell” event, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman shared new details about the upcoming OLED touchscreen MacBook Pro models. Here’s what to expect.

Mozilla today announced two new features for Smart Window, its opt-in AI-powered browsing experience in Firefox. Here are the details.

Apple’s Director of European Government Affairs, Sébastien Gros, will speak at this year’s Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, taking place November 9–12. Here are the details.

iOS 27.2 launched this week, and the update includes a new app icon for Apple Music alongside other small design changes in the Music app.

iOS 27.2 is now available to everyone after six weeks of beta testing. The update was released on Monday, bringing multiple new iPhone features. Here’s everything you need to know.

Apple TV today released the trailer for “Way of the Warrior Kid,” which premieres globally on the platform on November 25. Here are the details.

Counterpoint Research’s latest report offers a look at global iPhone 18 Pro sales during the first three weeks of availability. Here are the details.

Apple reportedly plans to introduce a low-cost iPhone 18e next spring alongside iPhone 18 and iPhone Air 2. Here are the details on what to expect from iPhone 18e, per a new leak.

Copilot Money, the award-winning personal finance app, is getting even better this week with the launch of Money Assistant: an AI financial agent built into every part of the app. It tells you what you need to know, makes changes for you, and answers anything about your money.

Copilot Money is exclusively offering 9to5Mac readers an extended two-month free trial with code 9TO5MAC. Get started today by visiting the Copilot Money website.

Astropad is out today with Workbench 1.4, the latest update to its remote desktop app for Mac. The release adds a built-in terminal, native iPhone Duo support, and a new way to transfer files between Macs.

iOS 27.2 arrived this week with new features for Messages, Apple TV, and more, plus two improvements for CarPlay. Here’s what’s new for CarPlay users.

Here’s a welcome change. OpenAI just announced iCloud Mail and Calendar plugin support for ChatGPT. That means you can connect ChatGPT to your Apple email and calendar just like Gmail and other services.

Last month, Twelve South introduced the wildly popular AirFly Drive, its first wireless CarPlay adapter (which is now back in stock after initially selling out).

Now, the popular accessory maker is back with Airfly View, which adds a built-in screen to its other popular wireless audio dongle. You can order it on Amazon today. Here’s how it works.

Following the floating navigation bar in July, Google Photos is rolling out a big redesign that lets you customize the Collections tab on Android and iOS.

Alongside the ongoing pre-order discount on the new Apple TV 4K, Amazon has now brought back the 20% price drop on AirPods Pro 3 and is still offering Apple Pencil (USB-C) down at $69 (or even less). Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the lowest price ever for AirTag 2 and Apple’s least expensive M5 MacBook Air at $200 off with a FREE 70W charger upgrade. Just be sure to scope out the new Twelve South Airfly View that launched today, as well as its Airfly Drive CarPlay adapter that is now back in-stock, and this cool little gadget that can transform your previous-gen Apple Watch into a retro-inspired handheld device. 

iOS 27.2 is here, and it introduces a new feature for age verification using a selfie. Here are the details.

iOS 27.2 launched this week with many new features for iPhone users, including a Messages addition that was previously announced for iOS 27 but later got pushed back: Suggestions.

iOS 27.2 and its corresponding updates for the HomePod lineup bring several key new features to Apple’s smart speakers. The most exciting update? The ability to finally use your HomePod as the default sound output for your Mac. This means that the 2nd-generation HomePod and HomePod mini 2 can now function as low-latency wireless speakers for your Mac!

Watch our hands-on video for an in-depth look at how the new wireless speaker functionality works, along with other new features like Sound Glow, Lock Controls, and home theater surround sound support. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more in-depth videos.

Apple debuted a new M6 MacBook Pro today, but a high-end MacBook Pro redesign is coming tomorrow, and Mark Gurman has shared some new details to expect.

Today Apple unveiled a new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 chip. It has the same design as before and many of the same features, so what’s actually changed? Here’s what’s new.

Apple’s YouTube channel has published the ad for the new 14-inch MacBook Pro, powered by the M6 chip, which was just announced. Watch it below.

Apple Creator Studio updates have today been announced, with what the company describes as “powerful new AI features” using a combination of Apple Intelligence and OpenAI models.

Final Cut Pro for Mac will also include built-in MotionVFX to provide a large collection of visual effects, transitions, and motion graphics tools …

Update 10/28: Pre-orders for the new M6 MacBook Pro are now live

• 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro 16GB/1TB $1,999
• 14-inch M6 MacBook Pro 32GB/1TB $2,399
• Silver or Space Black

Alongside a new M6 iMac, Apple has also unveiled a new 14-inch MacBook Pro powered by M6. The new M6 MacBook Pro starts at $1,999 and will be available to pre-order tomorrow, October 28.

Today Apple introduced a new iMac with the M6 chip, combining powerful performance upgrades with a couple other improvements.

Starting today, Opera One users can access a preview feature that lets them tap into local AI models through WebAI, a proposed web standard. Here are the details.

Two senators with notable expertise in intelligence matters say that the US government is acting illegally over electronic surveillance of its own citizens.

They say the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) has permitted intelligence agencies to continue warrantless interception of messages by US citizens despite failing to comply with the administration’s own privacy promise to allow public review of such rulings …

It’s kind of ironic that the most fun apps we’ve seen for a brand new iPhone turn it into a decidedly old device. We’ve already seen a 1980s Sony Walkman emulator, and now Tiny Computers turns the Duo into a whole series of vintage Macs and more.

You can choose between four vintage Macs and a range of non-Apple machines from a similar era, including the Commodore 64 …

Apple yesterday officially launched what it describes as “the biggest update ever” to the iPad mini, featuring an OLED screen and a thinner, lighter design.

However, while there are a significant number of upgrades, internet commentators were very focused on the one thing Apple didn’t upgrade: that 60Hz display …

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, Alan West joins the show to talk about his JNUC experience, macOS Golden Gate, and more.

The NFL and Apple Music announced today that JAŸ-Z will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show on February 14, 2027. Here are the details.

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T-Mobile’s new “T-Mix” plans let users choose from subscriptions like Apple TV, Netflix, and YouTube Premium, and switch between them several times a year without changing their monthly bill. Here are the details.

Ollama, the popular app for running AI models locally, announced that its Mac app now supports text-to-speech generation, with Windows and Linux support coming soon. Here are the details.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Instagram today began testing a new long-form horizontal video format with select creators in the U.S. Here are the details.

Apple has updated its security releases page with details of the vulnerabilities addressed in today’s updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and Safari. Here are the details.

It’s been a busy fall for Apple. iOS and macOS 27 arrived in September, iPhone Duo went on sale just a few days ago, and more Mac announcements are expected later this week. Between the new software and hardware, there’s plenty for Apple users to explore.

Of all these announcements, the iPhone Duo has arguably attracted the most attention. As the first iPhone with a fundamentally different form factor, it introduces new possibilities for how we use our phones. But new hardware is only part of the story. Just as important is how apps take advantage of it. For an app like Craft, which brings notes, tasks, and documents together in one place, the larger display and new multitasking capabilities open up interesting new ways to work.

Craft is ready for iPhone Duo from day one, with an interface designed to take advantage of its new form factor. And while the Duo is getting much of the attention right now, Craft has also seen a steady stream of improvements across iPhone, iPad, and Mac over the past few months.

And there’s an additional bonus for anyone looking to give Craft a try: 40% off for life with code 9to5Mac40, available through this exclusive 9to5Mac offer.

Apple today updated its trade-in values for iPads and Macs, marking the second time in two months that the company has increased payouts for both product categories. Here are the details.

Today in iOS 27.2, Siri AI added several new features and expanded to five new languages. And alongside the launch, Apple announced four more Siri AI languages coming soon.

iOS 27.2 is officially here, with additions that include upgraded Siri AI powers and new features for Messages, Apple TV, and more. And if you’re an iPhone Duo owner, iOS 27.2 includes two exclusive features for your new device.

Today alongside iOS 27.2, Apple has also released iOS 26.7.2, a security-focused update for iPhones still running iOS 26.

Apple is rolling out its 27.2 software updates today, and among a variety of new features, they introduce several improvements for Siri AI. Here’s what’s new.

Apple has officially released iOS 27.2 for iPhone. The update brings a new look to Apple Music, more Siri AI languages, changes to Messages and Podcasts, and Apple Pencil support for iPhone Duo. Here’s what’s new.

Apple has released iPadOS 27.2, its latest software update for iPad users. Here’s what’s new.

Earth is so back. Last month when OpenAI released GPT-6 models of Sol and Luna, its medium model Terra was excluded from the update. Now OpenAI has upgraded Terra from GPT-5.6 to GPT-6.1, touting speed and computer use at a lower price.

One hub/cord to rule them all is a goal most people have for their desk. The TESSAN Magic 65W Charging Station is built to collapse your pile of cords into a single compact hub, and a couple of its design details are really handy as well if you like to hide your power cables. Let’s take a look at it.

watchOS 27.2 is rolling out now for Apple Watch users alongside visionOS 27.2 and more. Here’s what’s new.

In addition to releasing macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, Apple is now also rolling out macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.7.2. Here are the details.

Mac users can now install macOS 27.2 Golden Gate, which expands the new Siri AI to five additional languages, making it available to millions more users. Here are the details.

Apple has just released tvOS 27.2 for Apple TV 4K users, here’s what’s new in the latest software update.

Apple has released HomePod 27.2, its latest software update for HomePod users. Here’s what’s new.

Over the weekend, a handful of iPhone Duo users reported that their inner display had cracked along the hinge. In a statement to 9to5Mac, Apple said it is “aware of an issue impacting the inner display on a small number of iPhone Duo units,” and that affected users can contact AppleCare for a replacement.

Joining the ongoing Apple TV 4K pre-order discount and AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the lowest Amazon price ever on the single AirTag 2 listing, the iPhone Duo-ready Apple Pencil (USB-C) down as low as $59 shipped, and Apple’s Midnight 13-inch M5 MacBook Air at $200 off (matching the fall Prime Day price for the lowest in months). Those offers also join the first deal on Apple’s new Desert Alpine Loop, the official Anker 2026 Halloween sale now live at up to 42% off, and even more down below. 

Apple unveiled a new iPad mini today, and it’s a big upgrade over the previous model. Here’s everything new.

Today Apple introduced a big update to the iPad mini, but it’s only the start of what the company has planned, as Greg Joswiak just teased an exciting week ahead.

Today Apple unveiled its biggest update to the iPad mini yet, but if you’re looking to buy one, there’s a key limitation of the A20 Pro chip in every configuration but one.

Update 10/28: The new OLED iPad mini is now available for pre-order.

• OLED iPad mini 128GB $699
• OLED iPad mini 256GB $799
• OLED iPad mini 512GB $999

Apple has officially unveiled a new iPad mini. The company calls it the “biggest update ever” for the iPad mini, adding an OLED display and a thinner, lighter design. The new iPad mini is powered by the A20 Pro chip.

Here’s everything you need to know.

Please accept my apologies if the headline made you feel old, but yes, Apple retired the iTunes desktop app way back in 2019. However, a new report says that the iTunes Store is currently experiencing an unlikely seeming revival.

This is thanks to a tactic being used by artists like Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Charli XCX, Summer Walker, and more …

A new video demo shows that you can use the Shortcuts app to trigger automations on opening or closing the iPhone Duo.

One potential use for this is to configure the iPhone Duo to automatically lock when you fold it …

A Redditor used Claude Code AI to build a Mac temperature monitor app and found that the machine was running much hotter than expected. Claude reported that it found a crypto miner using more than 1,000% of the CPU cycles – then added an unprompted comment denying having installed it.

Some Redditors were understandably suspicious of Claude’s spontaneous comment that it wasn’t responsible for installing the rogue app …

It’s kind of wild that there’s an entire YouTube niche in which people buy the latest expensive gadgets and then find creative ways to destroy them. JerryRigEverything is one of the bigger names, and he didn’t hold back when it came to a destruction test of the iPhone Duo.

In addition to subjecting the display to everything from a knife to chainmail armor, he removed the nanotexture layer and said that it kind of looks better …

This week, Apple will be overhauling the MacBook Pro for the first time since 2021. OLED, touch support, and a significantly lighter design are expected. Another rumor for the new MacBook Pros has been cellular support, though it’s been unclear if that’s actually going to ship.

iFixit’s teardown of the iPhone Duo is up, revealing some interesting (and some worrisome) details about what it calls the most repairable foldable phone yet. Here are the details.

For the first time since 2021, Apple will be overhauling the iPad mini with new display technology. It also marks the first chip refresh since 2024. Here’s what Apple has in store for this all-new iPad mini.

This week, Apple will be reversing a decades-long decision to exclude touchscreens from its laptop lineup, and we’ll be getting our first ever touchscreen MacBook in just a number of days. This MacBook Pro will fetch quite a premium, though. Here’s what we know so far.

Following the iPhone Duo launch on Friday, a number of owners are reporting that their inner screens have cracked and broken on their own (top image via scary_duck23 on Reddit).

The affected units all seem to break in the same way. The screen cracks down the center line of the hinge, and a horizontal block of pixels on the screen is then stuck glowing white. Update: Apple says it is aware of an issue affecting a small number of iPhone Duo units.