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07-27-26 -
Claude, Codex, and other AI tools credited in todays Apple security releases
Apple’s technical details on the many security fixes included in today’s operating system updates show how quickly AI tools are becoming part of vulnerability research. Here are the details.
07-27-26 -
Ted Lasso season 4: Heres whos new and everyone not returning
Ted Lasso season 4 premieres next week (watch here) and centers around a women’s team, here’s a rundown of the new players along with notable cast members who won’t be returning.
07-27-26 -
MagSafe Monday: ESR FlickLock solved my biggest complaints with the AirPods P...
I drop my AirPods Pro all the time. In fact, I dropped them at the lake yesterday. The worst part is always watching the earbuds bounce across the pavement and hoping they do not fall down a storm drain or something. I love having a case that actu...
07-27-26 -
X Money officially launches in the US with Apple Wallet support after invite-...
X has officially launched X Money, which includes Apple Wallet support, moving the service beyond its invite-only beta and beginning a rollout today.
07-27-26 -
Apple teases Severance season 3 in new update
The wait between Severance’s first two seasons was long, and season 3 has demanded a lot of patience too, but Apple TV just teased a noteworthy update on the show’s progress.
07-27-26 -
Apple fixes over 75 security issues with your iPhone and 150+ for Mac, update...
Following the release of iOS 26.6, iPadOS 26.6, and related software updates, Apple has detailed a huge number of security fixes included in today’s new OS versions.
07-27-26 -
macOS 26.6 now available, heres whats new
Following an extended developer and public beta period, Apple is now rolling out macOS 26.6 to all users with compatible Macs. Here’s what’s new.
07-27-26 -
macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 now available
In addition to macOS 26.6, Apple is also rolling out macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.8 with important bug fixes. Here are the details.
07-27-26 -
watchOS 26.6 available now for Apple Watch, heres whats new
Apple has just released a new wave of software updates, including watchOS 26.6 for Apple Watch. The update brings the latest security fixes and performance improvements to watchOS.
07-27-26 -
Apple releases tvOS 26.6 and HomePod 26.6
New Apple software updates are rolling out today, including tvOS 26.6, HomePod 26.6, visionOS 26.6, and more.
07-27-26 -
iOS 26.6 now available for iPhone with these changes
Apple has officially released iOS 26.6 for iPhone users. The update is lighter on new features than iOS 26.4 and iOS 26.5, but it includes important bug fixes, security updates, and prepares your iPhone for iOS 27. Here’s everything you need to ...
07-27-26 -
Apple releases iPadOS 26.6, heres whats new
Apple has just released iPadOS 26.6, the latest software update for iPad. It includes security and bug fixes and prepares your iPad for the forthcoming iPadOS 27 update.
07-27-26 -
Pocket Casts just released a brand-new Apple TV app
Pocket Casts is making the jump to the biggest screen in the house. The podcast player launched an Apple TV app today, giving listeners a native way to keep their queue going from the couch.
07-27-26 -
9to5Mac Daily: July 27, 2026 Apple Glasses rumors, more
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. Sponsore...
07-27-26 -
Threads adds private Meta AI chats without cluttering your feed
Meta AI is coming to Threads DMs, giving users a private place to chat with the assistant without placing its responses in the public feed.
07-27-26 -
iOS 27 gives Apples Calendar app new feature Ive wanted for years
iOS 27 is launching this fall, and it adds a new Apple Calendar feature I’ve wanted for years: natural language support when creating events.
07-27-26 -
Deals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro 24GB $500 off, 48GB $400 off, Find My charger $40, ...
Black Friday in July deal pricing is still live on AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2 at $100 off if you didn’t get a chance to land a set last week, as well as the all-time low on AirTag 2. But today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by this...
07-27-26 -
Snapchats newest feature turns Snap Map into a live Spotify listening feed
Snapchat is giving Snap Map a musical upgrade through a new integration with Spotify. The new feature, simply called Now Playing, lets Snapchat users display what they’re listening to in real time.
07-27-26 -
iPhone 18 launch could be repeat of unusual 2020 release
Apple’s unveiling of iPhone 18 models this fall is expected in September, as usual, but there are several ways this year’s launches will reflect the anomaly of COVID-era 2020’s iPhone releases.
07-27-26 -
Apple overtakes Nvidia as worlds most valuable company as it barrels toward $5T
Update: 10 days later, Apple and Nvidia have once again swapped rankings with $AAPL overtaking $NVDA. Apple has yet to cross the $5T market cap threshold. Apple has officially reclaimed the world’s most valuable company title based on market ca...
07-27-26 -
Apple announces Silos season 4 return date
Over the weekend Apple TV made several announcements at San Diego Comic-Con, including surprise news about when to expect Silo season 4’s release.
07-27-26 -
Accessibility paywall on Meta Glasses paused after condemnation [U]
Ray-Ban Meta Glasses and the latest cheaper non-designer option are sold on the basis of the built-in AI features, but in early July the company announced a “ridiculous” limit on the free usage you can make of an accessibility feature. Effecti...
07-27-26 -
Claude Cowork escaped sandbox on Mac, gain full access to all files
Security researchers demonstrated that Claude Cowork could escape the sandbox intended to control the access it gets to your Mac. The exploit, dubbed ShareRoot, could allow an attacker to read and write files stored anywhere on your Mac, as well a...
07-27-26 -
Apple Glasses just wont be useful without video recording
A Bloomberg report suggests that Apple Glasses might be launched without the capability to take photos or record video. Apple is said to be considering this option as a way to address privacy concerns. However, while I do absolutely understand the...
07-27-26 -
AppleCare One launching in the UK as theft and loss coverage expands
AppleCare One – a version of AppleCare+ that allows you to protect multiple products for a single monthly payment – is rolling out the the UK. Additionally, AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss protection is also expanding from iPhone only to iPad a...
07-27-26 -
PSA: Apple TV, Apple Music, and more are currently down for some users [Updat...
Apple says that a number of its services are down this evening. This includes Apple TV, Apple Podcasts, various aspects of the App Store, and more.
07-26-26 -
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4: What to expect
Apple will announce its next-generation Apple Watch lineup in September, including the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4. Here’s the latest on what to expect from this year’s updates.
07-26-26 -
Apples AI glasses to be unveiled at WWDC27: report
Apple’s long-awaited AI smart glasses, expected to launch late next year, finally have an expected reveal date.
07-26-26 -
Here are the best MacBook deals right now: July 2026 Buyers Guide
In recent years, Macs had been getting more and more affordable. Cheaper starting points, more memory and storage per dollar, and the introduction of MacBook Neo. For the first time, Apple had started to become one of the best values on the market...
07-25-26 -
Apple TV announces streaming date for its epic Neuromancer adaptation, new Da...
Apple TV prepared a slew of announcements for its main stage Hall H appearance at San Diego Comic Con this weekend. Leading the charge, its new sci-fi epic Neuromancer (based on the genre-defining William Gibson novel) has finally got a release da...
07-25-26 -
Indie App Spotlight: NeoCam brings a retro video game style look to your iPho...
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. NeoCam is a fun, new camera app for iPhone and i...
07-25-26 -
9to5Mac Overtime 074: Apples foldable iPhone
Fernando and Jeff discuss Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold8 event in depth, including hands-on experience with Samsung’s newest foldable form factor, the pros and cons of the new 4:3 aspect ratio, efforts to address the crease issue, and what this all ...
07-25-26 -
HomeKit Weekly: The Amazon Basics Matter plug delivers Apple Home support for...
The price increase in technology is exhausting. With the recent price increases across the Apple lineup, seeing items go down in price is becoming rare. The Amazon Basics smart plug is one of the rare exceptions that seems to be holding the line. ...
07-25-26 -
iPhone 18 wont debut this fall, heres why
We’re about two months away from Apple’s annual iPhone debut in September. This year, though, will be a bit different. Instead of the entire iPhone lineup debuting at once, only the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and all-new foldable iPhone...
07-25-26 -
Hands-on: The Meirro Pro 6K might be the best Apple Studio Display alternativ...
Earlier this year, Apple decided to completely discontinue its Pro Display XDR, which was an amazing piece of hardware but hadn’t been updated in years and was still $6,000+. Their new lineup consists of a Studio Display and the new Studio Displ...
07-25-26 -
Apple weekend deals:MacBook Pro $500 off, AirPods Pro 3, AirTag 2, iPhone Air...
It’s time for your weekend edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break, and this week it’s a Black Friday in July edition as sale events at Amazon, Best Buy, and elsewhere carry through Sunday. Alongside the ongoing price drop on AirPods Pro 3 and $100...
07-25-26 -
Apple @ Work: Apple TV proves to be more reliable than Android in new digital...
Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, ...
07-25-26 -
Report: Apple and Micron clash before Trump over Chinese memory chips
The Wall Street Journal reports that Micron is pressing the Trump administration to block Apple’s push to use memory chips from Chinese suppliers. Here are the details.
07-25-26 -
New lawsuit alleges unpatchable Apple chip exploit was developed using stolen...
Magnet Forensics is suing Paradigm Shift Technology over its publication of usbliter8, alleging that the unpatchable exploit affecting several Apple SoCs was developed using trade secrets misappropriated by a former engineer. Here are the details.
07-24-26 -
Tapbots launches Pastebot 3 with improved organization and automation tools
Pastebot, one of the most popular clipboard managers for Mac, was updated today, nearly ten years after the release of Pastebot 2. Here are the details.
07-24-26 -
Apple Pay is getting even better with four new features
Apple Pay is a go-to feature for iPhone users when shopping in stores, online, and in apps. Apple recently announced four new features that make Apple Pay even better. Here’s how they work.
07-24-26 -
Trump vows retaliation over EU fines against Apple and other GREAT US tech gi...
President Trump has pledged to retaliate against the European Union over what he claims are unfair fines targeting Apple and other American tech giants. Here are the details.
07-24-26 -
WhatsApp testing new message bubbles on iOS
Following the official rollout of its Liquid Glass redesign to most WhatsApp users on iOS, the messaging platform is now testing another visual change, this time focused on the look of its chat bubbles. Here are the details.
07-24-26 -
iPhone Ultra is coming: Six new features in Apples top-tier model
Apple’s first foldable iPhone is coming this fall, and rumors say it will be called iPhone Ultra. Here are six features to expect from Apple’s new high-end iPhone Ultra.
07-24-26 -
Apple releases seventh RCs for macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.8
Continuing Apple’s extended test period for macOS Sonoma 14.8.8 and macOS Sequoia 15.7.8, the company is now rolling out the seventh Release Candidate for both systems. Here are the details.
07-24-26 -
iOS 27 adds new Phone app feature thats an instant favorite
iOS 27 is packed with new features for apps like Notes, Wallet, Maps, Messages, and more. But one iOS 27 addition that’s especially impressed me is a new Phone feature: Call Context.
07-24-26 -
Anthropic upgrades Claude with new Opus 5 model, details here
Anthropic has released its latest AI model with Claude Opus 5. The new version arrives about two months after the previous Opus model upgrade, matching Anthropic’s previous upgrade cadence.
07-24-26 -
watchOS 27 adds new feature to improve your Apple Watch battery life
watchOS 27 launches this fall as the next major Apple Watch update, and it includes a handy new feature that can improve your Apple Watch battery life: ‘proactive battery extension notifications.’
07-24-26 -
Apples $250 million Siri settlement just got approved, heres who gets paid
Apple’s $250 million class action lawsuit settlement over Siri and Apple Intelligence delays is moving through the court system. Here’s the latest news on how the $250 million will be distributed, who’s eligible, and more.
07-24-26 -
Deals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro $500 off, Apple Watch Series 11 $150 off, AirPods, ...
Joining the Black Friday in July price drops on AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Max at $100 off, and AirTag 2 back at all-time lows, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a massive $500 price drop on the 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro today at Amazon and,...

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