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Orico Thunderbolt 5 Desktop Workstation - excellent price for a storage dock
At about $330, the Orico Thunderbolt 5 Desktop Workstation adds fast storage, multiple display support, and 140W charging to your new Mac. It's pretty nice, but not perfect. Orico Thunderbolt 5 Desktop Workstation It w…
Code hints continue to reveal features of Apple's upcoming Home Hub
The long-rumored Home Hub tablet device seems to contain an assortment of features from across Apple's ecosystem, and a code sleuth has found a connection between it and iPhone Duo. Apple's upcoming Home Hub will displ…
Apple TV is currently down for some users, as other Apple services also face issues [U]
Update, 7:37 p.m. ET: Apple says all of the outages have now been resolved, with the exception of Apple TV. Apple is currently reporting issues affecting Apple TV and subscription purchases, while some users are also run…
Elder fraud is rising – here’s how to protect your family
Elder fraud – where seniors are deliberately targeted due to this demographic having lower rates of tech literacy – is becoming a growing problem in the US. According to Incogni’s analysis of FBI data, 72% of elder fraud…
Buggy & Laggy Mission Control, Spaces, & Stage Manager in MacOS 27 Golden Gate? Try These Tips
Some Mac users who have recently installed MacOS 27 Golden Gate have noticed an unusually laggy and buggy experience with Mission Control, full screen apps, and Stage Manager. Impacted users complain of a slow lag, delay…
Final Cut Camera update brings variable aperture control to iPhone 18 Pro
The Final Cut Camera 2.4 update adds variable aperture control for iPhone 18 Pro, plus a redesign and new pro video tools with iOS 27. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, …
Apple Music expands to four new countries
Apple today expanded Apple Music to four additional countries, bringing the service to a total of 172 countries and regions. Here are the details. more…
[Sponsor] WorkOS: How SSO Works and the Fastest Way to Add It
SSO is table stakes for enterprise deals, but building it into your app yourself means writing SAML controllers, parsing XML assertions, and handling IdP-specific quirks for each provider. Learn how SAML flows work, the …
Gurman Reports Apple Is Launching New ‘Smart Home’ Products on October 13
Mark Gurman, reporting for Bloomberg (gift link): Apple Inc. plans to make its long-delayed push into the smart-home market on Oct. 13, marking a critical product expansion for the company under new Chief Executive Offic…
Our top iPhone 18 Pro accessories to upgrade your setup [Update #2]
Update 9/30: This post has now been updated with some additional accessories we have in our carts, and with the early fall Amazon Prime Day deals now flying, there are loads of tech accessories now seeing price drops rig…
Report: Meta’s Muse crosses 5 million downloads amid massive advertising push
Meta’s streak at the top of the App Store continues in the US and Canada, as its AI assistant Muse is now past 5 million downloads, according to Sensor Tower. Here are the details. more…
9to5Mac Daily: September 30, 2026 – How John Ternus wants to reshape Apple
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast…
Apple Invites update leans on iOS 27's new features
An update for Apple Invites is making it better for users to create invitations and to relive their events in high resolution, with the iPhone app tapping into some of the features of iOS 27. Apple Invites The introduc…
Anthropic’s IPO Prospectus Is a Fucking Doozy
Echo Wang, reporting for Reuters yesterday: Anthropic is making a massive bet that AI will transform the global economy more profoundly than industrialization, electricity and the internet, according to its IPO prospect…
Some iPhone 18 Pro owners complain about discolored devices
iPhone 18 Pro color problems sound familiar, with some buyers reporting discoloration similar to the situation with certain iPhone 17 Pros. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, revi…
Monthly Log: September 2026
iPhone 18 Pro speakers ‘crackling and popping,’ some owners complain
Macworld It\’s been just 12 days since the iPhone 18 Pro went on sale, and some customers are already complaining about their phones. Specifically, at certain times the speakers produce a clicking, crackling, snappi…
Apple Music finally lands in four countries 11 years after launch
Apple Music is now available in more countries, with iPhone users in Albania and three others now able to subscribe and listen to tracks. Apple Music icon While Apple does strive to get its services available in as man…
New macOS malware masquerades as Zoom installer
Macworld Jamf Threat Labs has posted a report on new malware that attacks macOS. The malware installer presents itself as a Zoom installer that actually installs the app, but it also installs an infostealer dubbed C…
Apple Creator Studio gets a big batch of new features
Explore fresh updates to Apple Creator Studio, featuring new tools for Pixelmator Pro, Final Cut Pro and the company's productivity apps. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, review…
Best AirPods 2026: Which AirPods should you buy?
Macworld Apple’s AirPods lineup falls into three main families: the AirPods 5, AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Max 2. For most buyers, the choice is between the AirPods 5 and AirPods Pro 3. AirPods 5 start at $129 and com…
M5 15" MacBook Air with 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD falls to $1,849 ahead of fall Prime Day
Amazon is running deals on Apple's M5 MacBook Air leading up to next week's Prime Big Deal Days sale event, and today you can pick up a 15-inch model with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of storage for $1,849, $150 off. Save $150 …
This $46 burgundy charger and cable is perfect for your iPhone 18 Pro
Macworld Baseus PicoGo Pro AH22 View Deal Even if you didn’t buy a new iPhone 18 Pro, you’re probably feeling the new Burgundy color. Well you can get it on the hot new trend with this three-port Baseus PicoGo Pr…
Today in Apple history: Macs get that iSyncing feeling
On September 30, 2002, Apple introduced iSync, which let Mac users wirelessly sync their address book and calendar with their mobile devices. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, re…
Apple’s long-awaited smart home hub finally gets a launch date
Apple is reportedly ready to launch its long-awaited smart home hub in just a few weeks, alongside a new HomePod mini and Apple TV. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, reviews, how…
iPhone Duo expected to sell six million units by end of 2026
Apple will sell approximately 6 million units of the iPhone Duo in 2026, according to analysts' forecast, which may be more promising than it first appears. iPhone Duo The iPhone Duo has yet to go on sale, but that has…
Your crypto wallet should fit in your wallet — this 3-pack costs just $55.92
The Tangem Wallet stores crypto offline in a credit-card-size form factor and works with a simple NFC tap. A three-pack costs just $55.92. (via Cult of Mac - Your source for the latest Apple news, rumors, analysis, revie…
Apple’s iMac G4-like smart home hub is reportedly coming in two weeks
Macworld If you’ve been saving up to get an iPhone Duo when it launches on October 23, you might need to scrounge together a few more dollars. According to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is gearing…
Frames CLI 1.5.0, Now with iPhone 18 Pro and (Experimental) iPhone Duo Support
The updated Frames CLI also supports proportional scaling for iPhone Duo. The Frames CLI – the companion command line interface to my Apple Frames shortcut I released earlier this year – received a 1.5.0 update earlier t…
iPhone 18 Pro & Max Guide: Everything you need to know about the new iPhones
Macworld The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now on sale. They retain the 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch screen sizes and aluminum unibody design introduced with the previous generation, but Apple has made substantia…
MacOS Tahoe 26.7.1 & MacOS Sequoia 15.8.1 Security Updates Released
Apple has released MacOS Tahoe 26.7.1 and MacOS Sequoia 15.8.1 as security updates for Mac users who are still running those operating systems. MacOS Tahoe 26.7.1 and MacOS Sequoia 15.8.1 include security updates only an…
iOS 26.7.1 & iPadOS 26.7.1 Security Updates Released
Apple has released iOS 26.7.1 for iPhone and iPadOS 26.7.1 for iPad as security software updates for users who still running the OS 26 series of operating systems and who are not yet interested in jumping into OS 27. Sep…
This Lens Gives the iPhone 18 Pro INSANE Zoom (PGYTECH RetroVa)
Final Cut Camera now supports variable aperture on iPhone 18 Pro
Final Cut Camera gets a major update with a new design, support for variable aperture on iPhone 18 Pro, and more pro options with iOS 27.
New updates coming to Apple Creator Studio
Apple today introduced updates to Apple Creator Studio, its groundbreaking collection of creative and productivity apps.
Apple releases new guide to help families build healthy digital habits
Today, in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics, Apple released a new guide to help families create healthy digital habits.
Follow-Up on my Spitballed Predictions for Apple’s October
Regarding my post yesterday speculating on how Apple’s October — seemingly set to be a big one — might play out, a friend asked if any or all of the new stuff might be released through Apple Newsroom announcements only. …
Destroy Any Website
Desktop only, and you definitely want sound on. With things like this I always start with Kottke.org. No idea why, because it’s quite possibly the last site on the entire web I’d want to see actually destroyed. (Well, se…
Bastardica
“A foundry for bastard web fonts.” The default is a version of Times New Roman but every 7th glyph is replaced with one from Arial, but you can dial up whatever bastardization you want. This is why I’m not at all worried…
iOS 27.0.1 Update with Bug Fixes Released for iPhone & iPad
Apple has issued iOS 27.0.1 for iPhone and iPadOS 27.0.1 for iPad, the first bug fix updates to the iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 operating systems. The updates include a fix for an issue where the touch screen could become unres…
MacOS Golden Gate 27.0.1 Update with Bug Fixes Available to Download
Apple has released macOS 27.0.1 Golden Gate, the first software update to the new Golden Gate operating system. The update arrives as build 26A434 and includes unspecified bug fixes, and is available to download now. Bec…
iOS 27 Running Hot on Your iPhone? Here’s Why & How to Fix It
If you installed iOS 27 at some point recently, and your iPhone has been running hotter than usual, perhaps even with what perceived degradation in performance, and reduction in battery life, you’re certainly not alone. …
iPhone Duo vs. 18 Pro: Don’t Buy the Wrong One
MacStories Weekly: Issue 530
iPhone 18 Pro: One Week Later
New Apple child safety features help parents keep kids safe online
Apple Games: Behind the Scenes of Stop-Motion Animation
Our Favorite Indie Apps for iOS 27, Vol. 2
It’s time to get back to our favorite indie apps that take advantage of Apple’s latest OS features. Today, we’re highlighting: Bear, Gentler Streak, The Outsiders, DoMarks, and Cheatsheet Notes. John Bear Bear, the note-…
Apple Music Hall Opens in Battersea Power Station
Source: Apple. Today, Apple announced the opening of Apple Music Hall, a state-of-the-art live venue in London’s Battersea Power Station. The intimate concert space will offer a unique experience for both artists and fan…
Beats 360 Hands-On: Better Than Studio Pro?
The new Mac mini and Mac Studio are available today
Customers can now shop for Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro, and Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra, at Apple Store locations, online, and in the Apple Store app.
Apple opens Apple Music Hall, a state-of-the-art live music venue in London
Apple Music Hall, a state-of-the-art live music venue in London’s storied Battersea Power Station, is now open.
M5 Ultra Mac Studio Review: The Dream Mac for Local AI Agents
The M5 Ultra Mac Studio. For the past few days, I’ve been testing the (currently) top-of-the-line M5 Ultra Mac Studio with 256 GB of RAM. I’ll cut to the chase: the M5 Ultra Mac Studio is a dream machine for local AI age…
The First Al Communicator for iPhone?
Shot on iPhone 18 Pro: "new trick” by ROSÉ
Apple Watch Series 12 First Impressions: A Surprisingly Big Upgrade
The latest iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods lineups arrive in stores worldwide
On Friday, September 18, Apple Store locations around the world introduced customers to the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5.