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iPhone Duo: Here are two tips for improving Safari web browsing
iPhone Duo has a lot of software features that are widely praised, but one area commonly seen as an issue is Safari web browsing. Here are two tips for improving the Safari experience on your iPhone Duo. more…
iOS 27.2 adds new Find My feature at just the right time
iOS 27.2 is here, and alongside new features for Apple Photos , Messages , and Siri AI , the update also has a welcome addition for Find My: support for Apple TV 4K remotes. more…
iPadOS 27.2: Two new features just upgraded your iPad
iPadOS 27.2 arrived this week as the latest noteworthy iPad software update, here are two new features it includes. more…
The HomeView and Echo Show 16 could be the family computers I’ve been asking for
Three years ago, I wrote an obituary for the smart display . The category - smart speakers with touchscreens attached - was stuck with a few underpowered gadgets from Google and Amazon that tried to do too much and did too little well. Back then, I also laid out what they needed to do to improve . This month, Apple and Amazon launched new smart displays that check nearly every box on that list. Based on my brief…
Google is testing an iOS-style Family hub on the Pixel
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a new Family Hub in the Settings of Pixel phones, with a placement similar to iOS. This makes it easier for the family administrator to manage subscriptions or keep a tab on family members’ shared live locations. The feature is only available for a handful of users, and we’re unsure of wider availability. Both Android and iOS let you create a group…
The Apple Pencil turned the Duo into my new favorite notebook
If not notebook, why notebook shaped? Apple's $2,000 folding phone is a surprisingly good stand-in for a $20 notebook. Believe me; nothing gets me going quite like a new notebook. This one will be different, I think. This time, I really will take it everywhere. Inspiration can strike at any moment, and you have to be ready, says David Sedaris in that one MasterClass I watched on a flight. With this one special new…
Apple acquires Ascend․io, an agentic AI engineering startup
Apple recently struck a deal to acquire Ascend.io, a company focused on agentic data engineering technology. Under the Digital Markets Act, Apple must now publicly report acquisitions above a certain size. This has given us new insight into the company’s acquisition strategy, including glimpses at its future goals . more…
The touchscreen MacBook Pro is just a MacBook Pro with a touchscreen
Touch ‘em if you got ‘em. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Apple's long-awaited touchscreen MacBook Pro is finally here. I got to try this MacBook that, according to the last two Apple CEOs , shouldn't exist. The most surprising thing is how normal it is. The MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display (what a name) has one of the nicest screens I've seen on a laptop. The current Mini LED MacBook Pros are great…
iPhone Duo’s cracking screens are already scaring off would-be buyers, survey finds
Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority The iPhone Duo started shipping last Friday, but its release hasn’t been off to a great start. A large number of enthusiasts who paid a pretty price for the pretty new foldable found its inner screen breaking with minimal use . The damage has been so widespread — and maybe even worse was the damage to Apple’s image — that the fruit company had to publicly acknowledge the issue…
The true cost of folding: What a Galaxy Z Fold 8 or iPhone Duo costs to own for a year
Credit: Aamir Siddiqui / Android Authority Paying a premium for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 or the iPhone Duo might seem justified when you consider what each phone offers. But the purchase price is only part of the story. Over the next year, accessories, potential repair bills, and depreciation can all add to the cost of ownership, making that initial price tag a less reliable indicator of what you’ll actually…
Samsung’s next foldable is here, and it’s even more expensive than the iPhone Duo
Credit: Samsung China TL;DR Samsung has launched the W27 foldable phone in China. This is effectively a Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra with a high-end design. The Samsung W27 starts at ~$2,852 for the 16GB/512GB model. Samsung usually releases China-exclusive variants of its Galaxy Z Fold line each year, complete with swanky designs. The company teased the arrival of the Samsung W27 a few days ago, and it’s now made the…
Apple’s best MacBook Pro decision this week had nothing to do with touch
Apple’s new touchscreen MacBook Pro brings plenty of welcome upgrades, but one of the best things about this week’s launch is what the company decided not to change. more…
Apple TV’s new crime thriller series ‘Nocturne’ is now streaming
The first two episodes for Apple TV’s latest crime thriller, “ Nocturne ,” are now available to stream. Watch the trailer below. more…
9to5Mac Daily: October 29, 2026 – New MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display
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…
Report: Apple expected to ship up to 1.5 million OLED touchscreen MacBook Pros in 2027
A new report from TrendForce explores Apple’s impact on the OLED notebook market following the launch of its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, and the company’s own shipment prospects for 2027. Here are the details. more…
Touchscreen MacBook Pro with OLED, new iPad mini, and more
Benjamin and Chance break down all the announcements from Apple’s ‘Pro and tell’ event, featuring the new OLED MacBook Pro with touchscreen, M6 iMac, and the updated iPad Mini. And in Happy Hour Plus , how well has Apple handled this flurry of fall product announcements? Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join . Sponsored by Framer : The only free design tool that brings your ideas to the web. Visit framer.com/happyhour for…
Apple cuts App Store commission in Taiwan following regulatory discussions
Apple today announced that it is lowering its standard App Store commission in Taiwan, following discussions with the country’s Fair Trade Commission. Here are the details. more…
Apple VP talks new iPad mini: OLED without ProMotion, Acoustic Display, more
Apple unveiled its “biggest update ever” for the iPad mini this week, introducing a thinner, lighter design and an OLED display. In a pair of interviews, Dave Pakula, Apple’s vice president of Hardware Engineering, discussed the new iPad mini’s design, display, and more. more…
iOS 27.2 adds new video feature that’s perfect for iPhone Duo
iOS 27.2 launched this week with many new features , including an upgrade for the Apple TV app that’s especially perfect for iPhone Duo: Multiview. more…
Apple’s new laptop supports one of the coolest features for color pros
The new MacBook Pro brings with it a bunch of firsts for Apple laptops, the two flashiest being an OLED display and touchscreen functionality. But as an image-accuracy enthusiast, trained calibrator, and resident display expert, what excites me most about the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display is the technology it uses to display an accurate picture. It's the first laptop, and only the second product overall, to…
Apple says it’s ‘only getting started’ updating macOS for touchscreens
Apple’s new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display ( pre-order here ) includes a variety of software optimizations for touch input. But Apple says it’s “only getting started” making macOS more touch-friendly. more…
Deals: M6 and PROLED MacBook Touch pre-order offers, OLED iPad mini, M6 Mac mini, more
Alongside the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3 and the ongoing Apple TV 4K pre-order discount , pre-orders are now live on the new OLED iPad mini , M6 MacBook Pro , M6 iMac , and the MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display – we have uncovered some FREE $50 and $100 gift card offers for you below on them. Apple’s official World Travel Kit as well as the upgraded 70W and 140W Power Adapters are live alongside the…
Apple TV’s new crime thriller hailed as ‘impossible to stop watching’
Apple TV has a new crime thriller premiering tonight— Nocturne —and early reviews indicate it could be another hit series for the streamer. more…
iOS 27.2 gives Shortcuts app these new and improved features
iOS 27.2 launched this week with a variety of new features for Siri AI , FaceTime , Messages , and more, plus a handful of improvements for the Shortcuts app. Here’s everything new in Shortcuts. more…