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Apple confirmed today that it will present three studies at the ACM Human-Computer Interaction Conference 2026 later this month, including work on AI-powered UI generation, accessibility, and the research behind the redesign of the AirPods Pro 3. Here are the details. more…

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XChat, the standalone messaging app from X, now has a release date. more…

VSCO has published a new report exploring how photographers are using AI, based on responses from both professionals and enthusiasts….

Mobile game developer Halfbrick today launched a new iOS game in its popular Jetpack Joyride series. Jetpack Joyride Racing is a multiplayer racing game that supports up to six players for real-time racing competitions. Players can take on the role of Barry Steakfries, Dan, Josie, Professor Brains, Robo Barry, and more, with four circuits and

Apple TV’s lineup of weekly releases will look a lot different after this week, as three shows all just aired their season finales. more…

iOS 26 keeps adding a lot of new ways to customize your iPhone, but one of my favorites was there in the first 26.0 release: 3D spatial wallpapers. Here’s how to use the feature. more…

I have been a Satechi customer for years. I have used countless of their accessories, from iPad hubs to their computer peripherals to their chargers. They make some awesome, high-quality accessories that fit that Apple aesthetic. Most recently, they released their 3-in-1 Qi2 folding wireless charging stand, and it checks every box I would want

For this week’s giveaway, we’ve teamed up with Astropad to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win one of Apple’s iPhone 17 models and a Fresh Coat anti-reflective screen protector from Astropad to use with it. Fresh Coat is a screen protector with an optical-grade anti-reflective coating to minimize glare and provide a better iPhone

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Apple’s most affordable 15-inch M5 MacBook Air at all-time lows, the 1TB model at $150 off, and more (all colors), alongside the up to $199 off 2026 MacBook Pro. While this Space Gray 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 is nearly $100 off, we also have some accessory deals