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.
AirPods Pro 3 will ship to users this Friday, September 19. And while they should prove a fantastic upgrade for everyone (read our full review here), it seems one new feature will be exclusive to iPhone 17 and iPhone Air owners.
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Apple’s next major iPhone software update is here: iOS 26 released today, but not every iPhone is compatible with the new software. Here are the iPhone models that do (and don’t) support iOS 26.
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iOS 26 launched today for all users, packed with new features including battery-focused improvements. One addition is a new Adaptive Power battery mode that joins Low Power Mode, and is enabled by default on iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, and iPhone Air.
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Apple has released HomePod version 26, the latest software update for HomePod and HomePod mini. Here’s what’s new.
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iOS 26 is now available for iPhone users to install, and a new webpage from Apple seeks to explain why software updates are important, but also their potential impact on battery life and performance.
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Today alongside its major new iOS 26 update with Liquid Glass redesign, Apple has also debuted a separate iPhone update for users: iOS 18.7 is here.
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Apple has released iPadOS 26, its next major software update for iPad users—and it’s a big one. Here’s a rundown of what’s new in iPadOS 26.
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iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are reportedly already selling exceptionally well. Despite personally opting for the iPhone Air, the 17 Pro’s success is no surprise to me. Why? Because Apple’s three top new features are exactly what users have been asking for.
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One major theme of Apple’s software this year is unification, as seen in the new Liquid Glass design and more cross-platform feature parity. In the realm of improving app feature parity across platforms, there’s a great new capability in iOS 26’s Music app that had previously been exclusive to the Mac: playlist folder creation.
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Apple TV+ has had its strongest year ever, and that only looks set to continue this fall thanks to a packed lineup of new shows and movies. These next four weeks offer a great taste of that, with big new premieres dropping every week.
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Apple’s September event happened earlier this week. But now that preorders for new iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods models have all started, it’s time to look ahead to the next batch of new products, all of which very much seem like they could merit an October event.
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tvOS 26 launches to all users next week, and after updating you might notice a new app icon on your Home Screen: Sing. But don’t get too excited.
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CarPlay Ultra officially launched earlier this year, but one of the automakers who has so far said “no” to supporting Apple’s system—BMW—has just explained the reasoning for their decision.
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I always buy an iPhone Pro, but this year I opted for iPhone Air instead, and three words from Apple’s presentation—“power of Pro”—sum up why.
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This year’s new Apple Watch models come with a variety of upgrades, including battery improvements on the Ultra 3 and Series 11. But looking into the fine print reveals that Apple’s battery estimates come with an important asterisk.
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macOS Tahoe brings a lot of exciting updates to the Mac, like a supercharged Spotlight, Liquid Glass design, and three brand new apps. One of my personal macOS Tahoe favorites: Control Center is getting a lot of great upgrades. Here’s what’s new.
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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: all the latest expectations for next year’s iPhone 18 lineup, including iPhone Fold and iPhone Air 2, based on current rumors.
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The Foundation series on Apple TV+ has increasingly been hailed as one of the streamer’s best shows. And despite a lot of uncertainty surrounding the show’s fate, Apple has just announced good news: Foundation will return for season 4.
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iPhone 17 Pro or iPhone Air? It’s a harder decision than usual this year for many iPhone buyers. Here’s how Apple’s latest flagship models stack up against each other, and all the differences that matter.
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Apple’s ultra-thin iPhone Air appears to be earning a lot of buzz, but for some users there’s a very important question still unanswered: will it bend? Here’s what Apple executives said in a new interview.
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Apple TV+ is expected to win big at the Emmy’s this weekend, and ahead of the awards show, Reuters has published fresh quotes from many different Apple TV+ stars and creative talent about what it’s like working with Apple. Here’s what they said.
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Pre-orders for the iPhone 17 line and iPhone Air kick off tomorrow morning at 5:00 a.m. PT. But if you want the fastest, smoothest pre-order process possible, Apple just announced the cutoff time for its ‘Get Ready’ option that speeds things up.
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Last year when rumors started swirling around Apple’s plans for an ultra-thin new iPhone, one limitation on thinness was expected to be the USB-C charging port. But it turns out, Apple had a clever solution to make iPhone Air’s USB-C port unusually thin: 3D-printed titanium.
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Every year, one of the tentpole features of Apple’s new iPhones is a brand new A-series chip. But this year with A19, Apple is doing something it never has before with its iPhone lineup at launch.
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