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Vercel Labs Open-Sources agent-desktop for Agent Computer Use
Vercel Labs has released agent-desktop , an open-source CLI for AI agent computer use on macOS, Windows and Linux. agent-desktop reads each app through the operating system’s accessibility tree, not through screenshots. An agent gets a JSON snapshot with a ref for every element it can act on. Version 1.0.2 shipped on October 30, 2026, under Apache-2.0. For developers, any shell-capable coding agent can now drive…
I hate Samsung’s default camera app — here’s what I use instead
You really have to give it to Samsung. Its camera hardware is stellar and consistently tops the charts alongside Pixels and iPhones. Even Samsung’s midrange phones have class-leading shooters . As long as you pick one of Samsung’s top-rated Galaxy phones, you’re assured a good shooting time. The story is a little different for the software. I’m not a fan of Samsung’s default camera app. Its current interface feels…
Download all 20 Apple HomeView wallpapers in light and dark mode here
Apple tonight rolled out the HomeView 27.2 system update, ahead of the device’s official launch on November 13. The update includes the device’s default wallpapers, each available in light and dark variations, which you can download below. more…
9to5Mac Daily: October 30, 2026 – New HomePod features, 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 Backblaze : Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily . more…
Apple confirms iOS 27.3 beta is coming next week with Apple Intelligence in China
Apple today took the unusual step of confirming when its next iOS developer beta is expected to arrive, as part of an announcement detailing the upcoming launch of Apple Intelligence in China. Here are the details. more…
Apple Intelligence is finally coming to China with iOS 27.3
Apple will launch Apple Intelligence in China with iOS 27.3, the company announced on its Chinese newsroom website , as reported by MacRumors . The Apple Intelligence features will be available first in an iOS 27.3 beta that's set to launch on November 4th, with a full iOS 27.3 release scheduled for December. This launch doesn't bring the new Siri AI to China. Instead, Apple is launching several of its earlier Apple…
‘Pluribus’ season 2 reportedly begins filming tomorrow
According to a report published earlier this month, the second season of Apple TV’s acclaimed sci-fi drama ‘ Pluribus ’ is scheduled to begin filming tomorrow, October 31, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Here’s what we know. more…
Apple Watch Ultra 4 falls to $699.99 in first major price cut
The Apple Watch Ultra 4 just got its first big price cut since launch, and it’s a strong one. On Amazon, you can grab it for $699.99 instead of its $799 RRP, which is a 12% discount and a savings of $99. See the deal at Amazon
‘Knives Out’ director launches iPhone camera app that shoots like his movies
Hollywood director Rian Johnson ( Star Wars: The Last Jedi ) announced a new iPhone camera app that uses the same image processing techniques as his ‘ Knives Out ‘ films. Here are the details. more…
Score a $150 discount the Apple Watch Ultra 3
Amazon just knocked $150 off the Apple Watch Ultra 3, dropping it from its $799 recommended retail price to $649. That’s a 19% discount relative to the RRP, and it’s a strong chance to grab Apple’s top adventure watch for a lot less. See the deal at Amazon
iOS 27.2 adds two FaceTime features, including a personal favorite
iOS 27.2 adds new features to Messages , Podcasts , Photos , and more—including some easy-to-miss upgrades to FaceTime. Here’s what’s new. more…
Security Bite: This iOS 27.2 camera bug still isn’t enough to make me buy a camera cover
9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform . Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most…
HomeKit Weekly: SwitchBot’s K11+ Pro packs strong suction and Apple Home support into a tiny robo vacuum
The robot vacuums designed for large open floor plans often have big batteries but take up a ton of space. The SwitchBot K11+ Pro goes the other direction: a tiny vacuum, a small dock, and Matter support so it works with Apple Home. more…
Apple TV has three shows with finales next week, here’s what’s ending
Apple TV just premiered Nocturne , a new crime thriller that’s earning a lot of praise . But the streamer also has three series all scheduled to wrap up next week. Here’s what’s ending. more…
Dungeon Splat! proves that clearing monsters from a dungeon is messy business
If there's one stereotype about fantasy adventurers that's true, it's that they mostly have a 'kill first, ask questions never' policy. Have you ever stopped to wonder if you needed to slaughter that group of Orcs hanging around minding their own business? Me neither. And if violently massacring everything in your path is your thing, then Dungeon Splat is for you! Available now on iOS, Dungeon Splat! pits your…
Apple Music 7.0 for Android rolls out with Liquid Glass redesign
Following a month of beta testing , Apple Music 7.0 is rolling out with a Liquid Glass redesign for Android, as well as the new icon for the streaming service. more…
The delightfully messy state of Apple gadgets
The iPhone has more screens ! The MacBook has a touchscreen ! The HomeView does CarPlay apps ! For the first time in a long time, Apple is in a period of unabashed gadget experimentation, and while the final results aren't always perfect, it's fun to watch the most successful product maker try some new things again. Even when, in this case, "trying" amounts to just slapping a touch panel on a lovely new MacBook Pro…
Copy Cats is a cat-cloning platformer where you'll need all the help you can get
Back in the day, most games lived and died based on a gimmick - a mechanic or selling point you could sum up in a sentence. Of course, that's quite reductive, but every now and then something comes along that harkens back to that time, such as Copy Cats, which is available to buy now on iOS and Android! The concept of Copy Cats is simple: you play a cat transported into a virtual wood that needs to make their…
Amazon cuts Apple AirTag 2 to $23 with 21% off
Misplaced keys, bags, and luggage can waste a lot of time, and that’s exactly where the Apple AirTag 2 comes in. There’s also a nice deal on Amazon right now, dropping this tracker to $23. See the deal at Amazon
New tvOS 27.2 features to try for an upgraded Apple TV experience
Apple's tvOS 27.2 update isn't a particularly transformative one, but it still introduces a handful of new features that are worth checking out.
Hands-on time with the iPhone Duo still leaves me wowed
There are devices you need in your life, others for which you can put together a convincing justification – and then there are gadgets you quite simply want . I said last month that I was wowed by the launch video for the iPhone Duo , despite it falling very clearly into the latter category for me – and playing with one hasn’t changed that in the slightest … more…
John Ternus defines his focus as Apple CEO with one word
Apple has launched a wave of major new products since John Ternus took over as CEO, and a new interview with Ternus reveals how this aligns very much with his primary focus. more…
Deals: Week 1 early Black Friday Doorbusters, AirTag 2 $17 ea, HomeView, Apple Watch Ultra 4, more
Joining pre-orders on the new new OLED iPad mini , M6 MacBook Pro , M6 iMac , and the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display , the early week1 Black Friday Doorbusters start today! While the Apple TV 4K pre-order discount is still live, we are now tracking AirTag 2 back down at just $17.50 each alongside the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3 . Amazon has also brought back the early preorder deal on Apple’s…
Batomon Showdown lets you enjoy creature-collecting fun with a roguelike, autobattler twist
As we head towards midday, it seems fitting that we go for something that firmly falls into the middle between two genres in a very interesting way. And that's with Batomon Showdown, the roguelike autobattler that has more than a bit of a similarity to Pokémon about it, available to play right now on iOS and Android! From the creatures to the characters, it's clear that Batomon Showdown is emulating the classic 2D…