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.
Apple unveiled its Black Friday 2025 deal earlier this week, with an offer of free gift cards up to $250 each for buying certain products. If you plan to shop at Apple on Black Friday, there are two perks of using Apple Card you should absolutely keep in mind.
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Apple TV has put together a strong lineup to kick off 2026, including three fan-favorite shows returning soon that you still have time to catch up on. Here’s what’s coming.
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Last week Apple launched a new feature for iOS 26.1 users: Digital ID in Apple Wallet. Here’s why the new feature could become a gift that keeps giving.
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Apple Maps recently gained several new features in iOS 26, but the one that could make the biggest impact for users involves an essential app function: search. Here’s what’s new.
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Supply chain leaks indicate Apple is currently finalizing details for next fall’s iPhone 18 line, and the latest reporting says the new iPhone 18 Pro will come with at least two key design changes.
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Apple has started shaking up its iPhone release schedule, shifting certain models out of the fall and into the following winter and spring. There’s an iPhone 17e expected to launch in early 2026, and the latest rumor indicates it will pack a big camera upgrade.
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watchOS 26 brought a variety of big and small updates to the Apple Watch, but one I’ve been increasingly loving is the new wrist flick gesture. Here’s how it works and what I’ve been using it for.
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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: the possible end of the Mac Pro, iPhone Fold’s battery capacity, and more powerful iPhone cases. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.
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Apple TV premiered food-centric series this year that were both scripted (Carême) and unscripted (Knife Edge), and the streamer just announced a new food series coming: The Unlikely Cook with Awkwafina.
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Apple Wallet recently launched a new Digital ID feature using US passports, but support for state driver’s licenses continues to grow too, and two new states have now pledged support for the feature.
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AirPods are designed to work primarily with Apple products, but they also double as basic Bluetooth headphones you can connect to any device. But an open-source GitHub project offers a way to unlock some of AirPods’ iPhone-exclusive audio features on Android and Linux too.
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Apple Music has just launched a diverse lineup of new ‘Best of 2025’ playlists, and also named Tyler, The Creator as its Artist of the Year. Here are the details.
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iOS 26 is a major update for iPhone, but it also adds a bunch of new AirPods features—especially for anyone with AirPods Pro 3 or AirPods Pro 2. Here’s everything new.
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iOS 26.2 is launching for all users next month, but I’ve been using the new update for a few weeks already in beta. Here are my three favorite new iOS 26.2 features so far.
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Apple has faced tremendous challenges in 2025, but it’s closing the year on a high note. Here’s why the company’s momentum is strong heading into 2026, and the key role Siri can play in keeping good times rolling.
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ChatGPT Atlas launched last month as the latest AI-infused browser, and today Atlas added nine new features to its Mac app, including iCloud passkey support.
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Apple’s 2025 product lineup might be complete, but there’s a lot in the works for the year ahead. Here are five new Apple products rumored to debut in 2026 that I’m especially excited for.
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macOS Tahoe 26.2 is launching next month for all users, here’s an overview of three new features it brings to the Mac.
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It’s the time of year when Apple finalizes many key details about next fall’s flagship iPhone lineup, and recent leaks indicate the iPhone 18 line could present an especially tough upgrade decision for almost all users.
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Apple has just released a batch of surprise firmware updates for various accessories that you might otherwise never suspect could get new firmware, including the Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, and even an Apple power adapter.
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Apple adds new Apple Card specials for boosted Daily Cash and other rewards regularly, and there are now two limited-time partners where you can get 5% cash back.
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Apple TV may be known primarily for TV shows like Severance or the new Pluribus series, but the streamer has been on a winning streak with new movies. Here’s a rundown of the latest films to check out, and what’s coming next.
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Last week Apple released new firmware for all users with AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4. Now today, the company has a fresh firmware release available for beta testers who own AirPods Pro 3.
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Yesterday Apple shipped developer beta 3 for its various 26.2 software updates, and despite skipping a public beta for most platforms last week, public beta 2 has now arrived for watchOS 26.2 and more. Here are the details.
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