Apple’s new M5 chip has several higher-end variants coming next year, and according to a new report, an M5 Ultra will be among them.
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macOS Tahoe 26.1 adds new tools for Spotlight’s clipboard feature
Apple released macOS Tahoe 26.1 yesterday for all users, and today new privacy tools for Spotlight’s clipboard history feature were discovered that hadn’t been noticed before.
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Apple Music users got a ton of new features in iOS 26, but with iOS 26.1’s release yesterday, the upgrades keep coming. iOS 26.1 introduces a new swipe gesture for changing tracks in the Music app.
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The latest iPad software update, iPadOS 26.1, arrived yesterday with a big upgrade for productivity: Slide Over is back. Here’s how the new version of Slide Over works, and why I’m so excited by its return.
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The rumors were true: WhatsApp for Apple Watch is official. Following last week’s TestFlight leak, Meta today announced the release of a full-featured watchOS version of WhatsApp. Here are the details.
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Apple has just released a new lineup of software updates across all major platforms: watchOS 26.1, tvOS 26.1, and more are now available. Here’s what’s new.
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Apple has released iPadOS 26.1, the latest noteworthy software update for iPad. Here’s everything new.
Expand Expanding CloseApple does launch new products in November, here’s when it happened last
Apple has long been expected to launch a new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2, and AirTag 2 before the year ends. But it’s somewhat rare for the company to unveil new products in November or later. Here’s when it happened last.
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV’s Pluribus is ‘riveting,’ ‘dazzling piece of entertainment’ per critic
Pluribus is a new TV show from Breaking Bad’s creator that premieres later this week on Apple TV. And a roundup of recent previews of the show, including one from a noteworthy critic, make it sound very much like a can’t-miss series.
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Today Apple unveiled its new intro video for Apple TV content, with music created by Finneas. In an interview with Finneas at Variety, more details have emerged about the video, including the creative process, and the three different versions debuting.
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iOS 26 launched to all users earlier this fall, but development is already well underway on the next major OS version. Now, a new report says iOS 27 has “major updates” coming for Apple Intelligence.
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Apple’s first M5 Mac, the 14-inch MacBook Pro, debuted last month. But several more M5 Macs are in the works, and a new report outlines which models to expect next in the coming year.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new Apple TV has coming in November
Apple TV (no longer with the +) kicks off November with one of its most highly anticipated premieres of the year: Pluribus, from the creator of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. Other highlights include a holiday-set movie sequel, the return of a star-studded comedy, and more. Here’s everything new on Apple TV in November.
Expand Expanding ClosewatchOS 26 brings Apple Notes to your Apple Watch for the first time
watchOS 26 is the latest major software version for Apple Watch, and among its host of new features, the popular Apple Notes app is now available on the wrist.
Expand Expanding CloseMy top Apple Music upgrade in iOS 26 has a hidden feature I love
Apple Music in iOS 26 is packed with new features, and my favorite of the bunch is pinned music. But much to my surprise, I just discovered that music pins have a hidden feature that makes them even better.
Expand Expanding CloseApple TV has two big new thriller series, with even more coming soon
Apple TV has increasingly become one of the best streamers for thriller series. Here are two big new crime thrillers airing now, and a preview of three more series right around the corner.
Expand Expanding CloseApple’s new HomePod Touch might make original model’s mistake
Rumors indicate Apple has a touchscreen-equipped HomePod (likely named ‘HomePod Touch’ or ‘HomePad’) launching early next year. But a recent report on pricing indicates Apple might repeat a mistake it made with the first HomePod.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 26.1 launches next week: Here are my three favorite features
iOS 26.1 is just days away, with a launch expected early next week. Here are my three favorite new features after more than a month using the iOS 26.1 beta.
Expand Expanding CloseNext year’s AirPods lineup could be Apple’s biggest ever
Apple just launched new AirPods Pro 3, but yet another AirPods model is rumored to arrive next year, expanding the lineup to be bigger than ever.
Expand Expanding CloseApple says holiday quarter will be biggest ever in company history
Apple just reported its latest quarterly earnings, which set a new revenue for the September quarter. But the company also teased that an even bigger accomplishment is coming next quarter.
Expand Expanding CloseRumor Replay: iPhone 18 Pro design, new Apple apps, and more
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: Apple’s new “pro” iPad apps, iPhone 18 Pro design and camera rumors, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s everything new Apple has coming in November
October is wrapping up, and all signs indicate Apple has new hardware and software releases coming in November. Here’s everything to expect.
Expand Expanding CloseSlow Horses creator explains why he’s leaving Apple TV series
Slow Horses just premiered its season 5 finale this week, and as was reported this summer, it was the last season for creator and showrunner Will Smith. In a new interview, Smith explains why he’s leaving the show despite it being renewed for two more seasons.
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Apple has now made self-service repair parts available for iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, and iPhone Air. Here’s what it costs to repair broken parts yourself.
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