Apple Pay is down for some, with Apple’s system status page noting that the same is true for the Apple Card and Apple Cash.
As always, the “some users are affected” message can mean anything from a small number of users to almost everyone …
more…Apple Pay is down for some, with Apple’s system status page noting that the same is true for the Apple Card and Apple Cash.
As always, the “some users are affected” message can mean anything from a small number of users to almost everyone …
more…Apple’s streaming service, Apple TV+, continues to rack up awards and garner industry prestige. How popular the service is exactly remains unclear, although Apple shows did appear on the Nielsen charts streaming three times this year.
But exactly how much content did Apple release in total this year? By our count, Apple released 50 original TV shows and movies in 2023, overall. A solid figure, however it is actually down 10% compared to 2022. There are some reasons for the year-over-year slowdown and Apple’s overall commitment to producing original content appears strong …
more…Apple is once again said to be prepping for a big Apple Watch change. According to a new rumor this week, the band connection system for the next-generation Apple Watch has been “completely redesigned.”
This means that all existing Apple Watch bands will be incompatible with the next-generation Apple Watch.
more…The Reddit moderator rebellion earlier this year doesn’t seem to have fazed CEO Steve Huffman, who says that AI moderation is part of the solution.
Huffman says that he stands by the company’s decision to charge for API access despite the fact that it was massively unpopular, and led to the demise of the leading Reddit app, Apollo …
more…Death Stranding Director’s Cut was one of the games highlighted by Apple during the iPhone 15 launch, noting that it would take advantage of the hardware-accelerated ray tracing of the two Pro models.
That was due to be released before the end of the year, but the developer has now said that it needs “just a little more time” …
more…Anyone with a VanMoof ebike is likely concerned after the Dutch company confirmed that it is in financial trouble (and subsequently declared bankrupt).
Update: The new owners have announced details of the rescue plan, set to roll out in the first half of 2024. This will begin with replacement parts being made available to retailers, then new sales, and finally a VanMoof e-scooter. However, reports The Verge, the US situation is more complex. The rescue plan will come to the States, but the timeline is as yet unknown.
more…Whether you’re working out with Apple Watch or just trying to live healthier, smart scales that sync data to the iPhone can be a fun and useful way to track your progress.
If you want to easily collect your weight and other measurement data in the Health app on iPhone and iPad (new with iPadOS 17), the trick is to find a scale that works with HealthKit.
more…MKBHD is back with its annual Smartphone Awards, in which it chooses the best smartphones in different categories. While the iPhone won only one award last year, Apple’s smartphone this year won in two different categories – including best camera in a smartphone. Read on as we detail Marques Brownlee’s choices.
more…Introducing Setapp gift cards – the perfect way to gift the groundbreaking app subscription service brought to you by MacPaw. Setapp empowers Mac users with top-notch tools, allowing you to unleash your Mac’s full potential. Head below for a closer look.
more…Apple and Goldman Sachs are set to end their Apple Card partnership as soon as next year. A new report from today offers additional details on the challenges Apple and Goldman Sachs could face as they look to transfer Apple Card and Apple Card Savings Account to a new partner.
more…In the latest developments ahead of the US Apple Watch ban taking effect later this week, the White House has shared that it is keeping a close eye on the situation. Meanwhile, Masimo’s CEO shared that the company is open to settling with Apple to resolve the matter but noted, “It takes two to tango.”
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.
Sponsored by Setapp: Check out Setapp by MacPaw, the first subscription-based platform offering a carefully curated collection of over 240+ Mac and iOS apps. This holiday season, give the gift of Setapp – the perfect fit for anyone with a Mac or iOS device.
Sponsored by 1Password: 1Password makes managing one-time passwords effortless. For a safe and secure holiday, 1Password is offering 9to5Mac readers a savings of 40% on a yearly subscription with a 1Password Individual Account.
more…Remember Apple’s MagSafe Duo? Because Twelve South sure does. The company just launched its new ButterFly portable charger earlier in the month with a design that looks and feels like the next-generation of Apple’s 2-in-1 charger. I’ve been using it the past few weeks and have to say that it really is everything I’ve wanted from a portable MagSafe and Apple Watch charger.
more…The next Apple Watch Activity Challenge is set for January to celebrate the New Year. Activity Challenges increase awareness about fitness features and healthy habits while observing holidays and other notable occasions.
more…Want to give your iPhone the look and feel of a classic iPod? We’ve rounded up a variety of iPod wallpapers ranging from free to paid to overhaul your iPhone Lock Screen. Read on for a look at everything from the original iPod, iPod mini, iPod Classic wallpapers, and more.
more…Apple is partnering with AAA and Verizon to help provide roadside assistance for iPhone customers experiencing car trouble without cellular coverage. Here’s what to know about the new Roadside Assistance via satellite feature on iPhone 14 and later.
more…Back in 2021, a Bloomberg report revealed that Apple had been working on an iPad Pro prototype compatible with the , which was later corroborated by 9to5Mac’s sources. However, Apple’s ambitious plans to redesign the iPad Pro ended up being postponed, but it seems that the company still wants to bring MagSafe to the iPad somehow.
more…Apple has released iOS 17.2.1 and macOS Sonoma 14.2.1. Notably, the latter includes a patch for a vulnerability with screen sharing that can show others content from random “spaces” on your Mac when it looks like your desktop is empty. Here are the details.
more…Apple has released iOS 17.2.1 for iPhone. The software update includes bug fixes to iOS 17.2.
Apple also released macOS 14.2.1 beta. The macOS update comes just a few weeks after macOS 14.2 officially arrived with enhanced AutoFill and more features.
more…Apple has announced that its Apple Royal Hawaiian retail store in Honolulu, Hawaii will permanently close in January. The store first opened In September 2008 and is one of three locations located in Honolulu.
more…As of Sunday, 60% of Beeper users weren’t able to send or receive iMessage, and the company’s upcoming Android solution is to “have access to a Mac computer, or have a friend on Beeper with a Mac.”
more…Following the release of iOS 17.2 in early December, iOS 17.3 is now available. This update is headlined by a new feature called Stolen Device Protection, designed to protect iPhone users if they have their phone and passcode both stolen.
Head below for the full details on iOS 17.3, including new features and more.
more…A $170 discount has arrived today on Apple’s latest 14-inch M3 MacBook Pro, as a new Amazon low arrives at $1,429. It comes joined by a rare chance to save on Eve’s new Flare smart lamp with HomeKit and Thread at $90, as well as one of the best discounts ever on Belkin’s 15W 3-in-1 MagSafe Stand at $117. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
more…