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9to5Mac Top Stories: The latest iPhone Fold, iPhone Air 2, and iPhone 18 rumors

Avatar for Chance Miller  | Dec 27 2025 - 5:59 am PT
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Welcome to 9to5Mac’s top stories of the week, where we recap the biggest news in the Apple world every Saturday. This week, we have tips and tricks for your new Apple gear, updates on iOS 26 features, and the latest on iPhone Fold. Plus, our usual slate of new podcast episodes, opinion pieces, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories.

This week’s top stories

AAPL Company

An Apple Gift Card is a great excuse to try Apple’s best services

Effectiveness of $20k Apple Developer Academy training is questioned

Texas judge blocks state’s App Store age verification law [U: Apple Developer]

Apple settles Brazilian antitrust case with App Store policy overhaul [U: Fee structure]

Apple lands third in Cloudflare’s global Internet Services rankings for 2025

Apple reiterates long-term commitment to China in meeting with commerce ministry

Apple warns some employees not to leave the U.S. amid return delays

Apple will launch 20+ new products next year, here’s what’s coming

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Software

Review: This MagSafe battery pack replaced multiple chargers for me [Video]

Apple Wallet got two feature upgrades it really needed in iOS 26

iOS 26.3: New features for your iPhone

iOS 26’s Reminders app got a new feature inspired by Calendar

Apple Wallet’s iOS 26 boarding passes now offered by three major airlines

iOS 26.2 adds new features in six iPhone apps, details here

iPhone

Three months after skipping iPhone 17 Pro, I’m starting to reconsider

Leaker contradicts rumors, says iPhone Air 2 will be announced in 2026

iPhone 18 Pro camera sensors look set to be made in the USA

Apple about to test iPhone 18 production, ready for new split-launch plan

iPhone 18 Pro: Six new features are coming next year

You can 3D print a mockup of the iPhone Fold, with an asterisk

What would you think of these iPhone Fold aspect ratios? [Poll]

Mac

Got a new Mac? Here are five apps I can’t live without

The Lowfree Flow84 is the mechanical keyboard Apple would make today [U: New model]

MacSync Stealer variant finds a way to bypass Apple malware protections

MacBook Pro ‘overhaul’ launching as soon as next year: Here are five upgrades to expect

More Hardware

Watch the moment Vince Gilligan revealed the name of Pluribus to the main cast

Apple TV: Five music documentaries and series worth watching

Ted Lasso returns next year, here’s the latest season 4 release update

Apple TV has three fan-favorite shows returning soon, here’s what’s coming

Apps

Reddit comment led police to identify Brown University shooter

Instagram long-form videos and full control of your feed may be on the cards

Indie App Spotlight: ‘AnywAIr’ lets you play with local AI models on your iPhone

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Chance is the editor-in-chief of 9to5Mac, overseeing the entire site’s operations. He also hosts the 9to5Mac Daily and 9to5Mac Happy Hour podcasts.

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