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If you’re having problems using Spotify today, you’re not alone. The music streaming company has confirmed an ongoing outage and says it’s working on a fix. 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 Bitwarden: Make your life easier with Bitwarden, featuring a secure, open source password manager with end-to-end encryption and seamless autofill across all your devices. more…
Apple announced last month that a new option was coming to App Store apps: monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment. Now alongside iOS 26.5, these subscriptions have officially launched and a new support document explains exactly how they work. more…
Alongside the ongoing all-time low on the official Apple iPhone Air MagSafe Battery at 40% off, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by a new Amazon all-time low hitting the 32GB/1TB M5 MacBook Pro at $300 off alongside the 48GB M5 Pro MacBook Pro also at $300 off the list price. You can save up to $300 on these M3 iPad Air clearance deals before they are gone for good, and scoop up a mid-range 13-inch M5 iPad Pro sitting down at the Amazon low – $149 off new or $245 off open-box. Just be sure to check out this rare discount on the latest Philips Hue Bridge Pro as stock appears to be quite low. Head below for a closer look. more…
Apple Journal is a wonderful solution for writing and reflecting in a private environment on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Day One is the go-to pick for users looking for richer features than what the built-in, free app offers. Now there’s an easier way to upgrade without starting over. more…
Bartender got even more useful today with the release of Bartender Pro and a new feature called Top Shelf, which turns the Mac’s notch into a space for widgets, file storage, clipboard management, Live Activities, and more. Here are the details. more…
Apple values secrecy, so the majority of its acquisitions are never officially revealed by the company. But thanks to the latest European Union update, we now know about a previously undisclosed recent acquisition—and it further confirms a new priority for the company. more…
Apple Arcade just announced a Bluey crossover event that will bring the beloved character to five hit titles next week. Apple has also shared that four new games are coming to Arcade next month. Here are the details. more…
After six weeks of beta testing, iOS 26.5 is now available to everyone. The update comes with a handful of new features and changes. Here’s everything you need to know. more…
Apple Maps keeps getting better, but for many CarPlay users, Google Maps is still their go-to app. And per a code leak, Google Maps for CarPlay is about to get a big upgrade thanks to Gemini integration. more…
If you’ve enjoyed your Spotify Wrapped look back at your last year’s listening habits, the streaming service has an even bigger retrospective for you. Spotify Party of the Year(s) looks back at all of your listening since you first started using the service, in my case dating back to 2009. It shows you the first song you ever streamed, along with your most listened-to artist, a playlist of your favourite songs, and more … more…
The FBI and NSA jointly announced that Russia has been systematically compromising the security of home and small office routers since at least 2024. They obtained a court order to allow them to remotely reset thousands of affected devices in the US, but if yours is one of them, it needs to be urgently replaced … more…
It’s only a few months since iRobot filed for bankruptcy, but it has now re-emerged under new ownership and announced eight new Roomba models. The company which invented robot vacuum cleaners 23 years ago has been taken over by its primary manufacturer in China … more…
Digg once described itself as “the homepage of the internet,” but a poorly-received redesign in 2010 saw many of its users migrate instead to Reddit, and it was sold for parts within two years. An attempted reboot this year didn’t last long, failing for a spectacularly ironic reason, but the platform is back for a third attempt – and you can get early access today … more…
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WhatsApp is continuing its Liquid Glass redesign on iOS, with the latest TestFlight build revealing work on updated message reactions and context menus. Here are the details. more…
The White House has reportedly confirmed that Apple CEO Tim Cook will be among the executives accompanying President Trump on his trip to China this week. Here are the details. more…
Tomorrow, May 12, marks the public sale of the U.S. Mint’s latest American Innovation $1 coin, which honors Steve Jobs as California’s representative in the program. Here’s how to get yours. more…
Apple Maps users in Rome and Naples can now see more detailed versions of both cities, including 3D landmarks, lane markings, crosswalks, transit routes, and road-level guidance for complex interchanges. Here are the details. more…
Apple has launched web access for Apple Card Savings, giving current and former Apple Card users a new way to view and manage their accounts outside of the Wallet app. Here are the details. more…
Apple has published four recordings and a research recap from its 2026 Workshop on Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning & AI. Here are the details. more…
The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey has approved Apple’s request to seek documents from Samsung in South Korea in its ongoing antitrust case against the Department of Justice. Here are the details. more…
Following changes to Brazil’s betting regulation, Apple now requires a Brazilian betting license for fixed-odds betting apps on the App Store. Here are the details. more…
iOS 26.5 is here, and one of its tentpole features is RCS end-to-end encrypted messaging. Here’s the list of carriers that currently support the new RCS feature. more…
Apple released iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and more today. In addition to new features, the updates also include security fixes, including for over 50 vulnerabilities in iOS 26.5 alone. Here are the details. more…
If you have an iPhone, an Apple Watch, and AirPods, your nightstand and desk are probably a mess of tangled wires. That’s where a good MagSafe dock aims to help. NOCO is known for building rugged power gear, and it aims to bring that same focus to its new XGrid XDP3 3-in-1 MagSafe charging pad, bringing a premium feel right to your nightstand or desk. more…
For Apple users, managing digital files often feels like a constant battle against storage limits and recurring subscription fees. High-resolution photos, 4K videos, and massive project files add up quickly. While monthly subscriptions might seem manageable at first, they add up significantly over the years. pCloud offers a radically different approach: a robust, secure cloud storage platform you pay for once and keep for life. Right now, pCloud is running a special Family Day promotion. From May 11 through May 24, you can get up to 65% off a Family Lifetime Plan. Better yet, the deal includes pCloud Encryption completely free for life. The Family Plan can be purchased and shared by any group of up to five users, whether friends, students, colleagues, or anyone you consider family. If you want to protect your family’s digital footprint without the hassle of ongoing payments, now is the perfect time to make the switch. more…
Apple shipped its 26.5 software lineup today, including iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, macOS 26.5, and more. But the company also shipped new updates for older versions of its iPhone, iPad, and Mac software too, including iOS 18.7.9 and more. more…
macOS Tahoe 26.5 was released today for all compatible Macs, and while it’s light on changes, the update does include an interesting new ‘Power control’ setting for Mac desktops. more…
There’s a new version of the multi-platform Apple Developer app out today ahead of WWDC 2026. Apple Developer version 11.0 introduces a Liquid Glass design ahead of iOS 27. more…
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