The popular, previously PC-centric graphics benchmarking suite 3DMark has been launched natively on macOS, offering Mac users a dedicated tool to test their system’s gaming performance. The new macOS version includes four benchmark tests: Wild Life Extreme, Solar Bay, Steel Nomad Light, and the demanding Steel Nomad benchmark previously exclusive to Windows. All tests run […]
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Apple’s Terminal app is getting a visual refresh in macOS Tahoe, and it’s the first notable design update since the command-line tool debuted. The updated Terminal will support 24-bit color and Powerline fonts, according to Apple’s State of the Platforms presentation at WWDC25. The app will also adopt the new Liquid Glass aesthetic with redesigned
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Apple plans to offer public betas of AirPods firmware updates for the first time. The public will be able to test upcoming AirPods firmware updates through the free Apple Beta Software Program, with no Apple Developer account required. “New public betas for iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, tvOS 26, HomePod software 26, watchOS
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Apple Watches are gaining support for custom Control Center controls. Starting with watchOS 26, controls that are available in the Control Center gallery on an iPhone are automatically available on the Apple Watch as well. This is true even if the iOS app offering the control lacks a corresponding watchOS app. When you tap on
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One of the stylish visual changes to the iPhone on iOS 26 is a new layout for the lock screen when music is playing. Artwork can now be animated and shown full-screen on the iPhone display, with playback controls resting on a platter of a liquid glass. You can try this out right now with
The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are three months away, and there are plenty of rumors about the devices. Below, we recap key changes rumored for the iPhone 17 Pro models as of June 2025: Aluminum frame: iPhone 17 Pro models are rumored to have an aluminum frame, whereas the iPhone 15
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Scammers are using AI tools to create increasingly convincing ways to trick victims into sending money, and to access the personal information needed to commit identity theft. Deepfakes mean they can impersonate the voice of a friend or family member, and even fake a video call with them! The result can be criminals taking out
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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. Keeping up with all of the people in your life can be hard. Queue is a simple app that helps you be
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Amazon has the AirPods Pro 2 for $169.00 this weekend, down from $249.00. Free delivery options provide an estimated delivery date of around June 19, while Prime members should get the headphones sooner in most cases. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may
Apple’s annual developer conference has come to a close for 2025, and WWDC was packed with announcements right from the start of Monday’s keynote. As expected, we got a unified numbering scheme across Apple’s platforms, as well as a redesign that makes for a more cohesive experience. Alongside the redesigns, all of Apple’s operating systems
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