One reason I might consider upgrading to the new is its built-in Matter support. In practice, however, the Matter integration appears to be pretty lackluster. My favorite HomeKit bridge, the Starling Home Hub, has just released a new firmware update that deepens the new Nest’s integration with Matter. more…
Starling Home Hub adds deeper HomeKit support for new 4th generation Nest thermostat Read More »
Apple has made a lot of promises for iOS 18, yet a good chunk of them aren’t available in the current betas of both iOS 18.0 and iOS 18.1. Since most of the promised features are coming “later this year”, we should expect them in iOS 18.2 – assuming theres no delays. more…
Five features to expect with iOS 18.2 later this year Read More »
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. Study Snacks is a beautifully designed and playful app that helps you learn more vocabulary words, making it a great
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Study Snacks’ makes learning more fun Read More »
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser that was first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed Safari Technology Preview to allow users to test features that are planned for future release versions of the Safari browser. Safari Technology Preview 200 includes fixes and updates for CSS, JavaScript, Rendering, and
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 200 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements Read More »
Accessory makers have been adopting the new Qi2 standard in recent months because it offers the benefits of MagSafe without the need to license MagSafe technology from Apple. Mophie launched its first Qi2 devices in May, debuting a car charger, a 3-in-1 charger, and a battery pack. All of Mophie’s new accessories charge an iPhone
Review: Mophie’s Qi2 Chargers Offer MagSafe Speeds at Slightly Lower Prices Read More »
The debut of the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro is now little more than a month away. We have a solid idea of the new features to expect, and recent leaks have even given us a glimpse into the color options Apple’s preparing. Fortunately, they look like some of the best colors iPhone buyers have
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Stephen Hackett at 512 Pixels is doing something pretty fun for August: “Performa Month.” Throughout August, he’ll be “exploring the sad state of the Macintosh line in the 1990s.” more…
‘Performa Month’ will explore the ‘sad state of the Macintosh line in the 1990s’ Read More »
Version 7.0 of the popular system monitoring tool iStat Menus is now available, bringing a comprehensive redesign and range of new features. The redesign of iStat Menus 7.0 includes an updated interface with new menu bar modes, such as stacked labels and values, and new menu bar items, such as the Wi-Fi network name and
iStat Menus 7.0 Brings Comprehensive Redesign and New Features Read More »
Today we’re tracking a large collection of discounts on the 2024 M4 iPad Pro at Best Buy, which includes multiple all-time low prices on both 11-inch and 13-inch models. The majority of these deals will only be available to My Best Buy Plus/Total members, but there are a few instances of record low prices being
Best Buy Has Every M4 iPad Pro on Sale With Multiple Record Low Prices for Members Read More »
Apple likes to call Apple Intelligence ‘AI for the rest of us.’ By giving AI features to its massive base of existing iPhone, iPad, and Mac users, the company has the unique opportunity to make AI mainstream. One Apple Intelligence feature coming later this year—but not yet available in the iOS 18.1 beta—is Genmoji. Genmoji
