iOS 26 is a packed update for Apple Music changes, including a new feature that’s long been at the top of my wish list: pinned music.
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Ryan got his start in journalism as an Editor at MacStories, where he worked for four years covering Apple news, writing app reviews, and more. For two years he co-hosted the Adapt podcast on Relay FM, which focused entirely on the iPad. As a result, it should come as no surprise that his favorite Apple device is the iPad Pro.
iOS 26 is a packed update for Apple Music changes, including a new feature that’s long been at the top of my wish list: pinned music.
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This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: M5 product launches ‘imminent,’ a curious MacBook Pro rumor, and a foldable iPhone update. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.
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Earlier this week, Apple shipped a brand new firmware update for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4. But now just a couple days later, new beta firmware has arrived too.
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Apple TV+ has a packed fall lineup, and one of its most anticipated debuts—Pluribus—is a cryptic new sci-fi drama series from Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan. Today the first trailer for Pluribus arrived, offering a glimpse at what to expect.
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Apple TV+ keeps adding to its strong lineup for the coming months. Yesterday the streamer announced the return of one of its best-reviewed series, and today a film, The Family Plan 2, got a release date in a prime holiday slot.
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iOS 26.1 is the next major update coming to the iPhone, and it’s expected to launch very soon. Here are three of my favorite new iOS 26.1 features so far based on the beta release.
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Netflix launched into the world of gaming in 2021 with a focus on mobile titles, but now the streamer is ready to push harder into the living room too. The company has announced five party games coming to Netflix soon, just in time for holiday gatherings.
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watchOS 26 launched last month as a major Apple Watch update. It brought a new Apple Notes app, Apple Intelligence features, Control Center upgrades, and more. One new feature is especially unique: ‘hints’ have been added to watch faces in watchOS 26 as a companion of the Smart Stack.
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The iPhone lineup got a big infusion of change this year, with a brand new iPhone Air model and more distinct Pro line. But the changes are just beginning, as next year is rumored to bring Apple’s first ever foldable iPhone. Here are three reasons why that foldable might be the first ‘iPhone Ultra.’
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Late last week, Discord reported on a breach that happened recently related to its third-party customer support partner, Zendesk. But new information indicates the stolen data could be worse than originally thought, including millions of government photo IDs.
Update 1: Zendesk sent the following statement: “Our investigation indicates this incident did not arise from a vulnerability within Zendesk’s platform. Zendesk’s own systems were not compromised.”
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A new state law in Texas will soon require apps to enforce a form of ‘age assurance’ with users, and in response, Apple has announced changes coming for apps available in Texas.
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I’ve owned an iPhone Air for nearly three weeks now, and Apple’s brand new model keeps impressing me. One standout feature I haven’t written about yet is the screen size—but it’s proven exactly what I’d hoped for.
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Apple TV+ offers a growing library of critically acclaimed titles, including one top-reviewed series you’ve probably never heard of: Drops of God. Now, Apple has just announced that season 2 of Drops of God is coming soon.
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The MacBook Air used to be one of my favorite Apple devices. And the latest M4 model is especially impressive. But after using an M4 iPad Pro, there’s one feature that has made it hard to use a MacBook Air again: the iPad’s tandem OLED display.
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Today Apple has released brand new firmware for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4. Here are the details.
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AirPods Max debuted nearly five years ago, and aside from a minor USB-C revision last year, there’s never been a proper AirPods Max 2. But Apple is preparing a true next generation model. Here’s what we know so far about AirPods Max 2.
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Apple has just released public beta 2 for iOS and iPadOS 26.1. Here’s what’s new in the latest beta updates.
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Apple is now rolling out public beta 2 updates for its various software platforms, including tvOS 26.1, watchOS 26.1, and more.
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There are at least five new Apple products expected to launch later this month, including a pair of Home debuts: a brand new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2. Here’s why these new Apple Home products will set the stage for an even bigger smart home rollout ahead.
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Apple has announced its lineup of new Arcade titles hitting the service in November, with four new games total. Here’s what’s coming.
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Have you ever had a TV streaming service like YouTube or Netflix play ads at a higher volume than the content you’re watching? Soon, that practice will be illegal in the state of California. Here are the details.
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For the longest time, one of AirPods’ best features was absent from the car. But in iOS 26, Apple has made AirPods and CarPlay work better together than ever. Here’s how.
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iOS 26.1 beta 2 arrived today for developers, bringing the latest changes ahead of the release’s anticipated public launch soon. Here’s what’s new.
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Apple redesigned the alarm screen in iOS 26 with much larger buttons than before, but now it’s making another change in iOS 26.1: there’s a new ‘Slide to stop’ gesture for dismissing an alarm as of beta 2.
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