Ecosystem
Latest ecosystem from Apple, curated and translated.
Ecosystem
Latest ecosystem from Apple, curated and translated.
Apple Photos keeps getting better, here’s what’s new in iOS 27
iOS 27’s biggest highlight is Siri AI, but the update also packs new features for apps like Messages , Notes , Wallet , and more . Here’s everything new for Apple’s Photos app in iOS 27. more…
Apple disables Siri AI waitlist in iOS 27, with one exception
When Siri AI launched in iOS 27 earlier this fall, Apple used a waitlist to gate access. But a newly updated support document says the waitlist is no longer being used, except in “high demand” times. more…
Apple says memory costs and Siri AI will weigh on holiday quarter profit margins
Following today’s earnings report, Apple held its quarterly earnings call, during which the company discussed the impact of rising memory costs on its profit margins and warned of additional pressure from Siri AI expenses during the holiday quarter. Here are the details. more…
HomePod Mini 2 first look: Three things I love and one disappointment
When I first heard about the new $149 HomePod Mini 2 at Apple's Welcome Home event last month, I was disappointed. It's been six years since Apple launched its entry-level smart speaker, and all it got in the second gen was a chip bump, some color glowy stuff, and better AirPlay? For $50 more than […]
Apple releases iOS and macOS 27.2 with new Siri AI features, new Music logo
Included is the ability to limit which applications Siri can directly access.
Apple announces Siri AI will expand to these new languages soon
Today in iOS 27.2, Siri AI added several new features and expanded to five new languages . And alongside the launch, Apple announced four more Siri AI languages coming soon. more…
iPhone Duo just got two new features in iOS 27.2
iOS 27.2 is officially here , with additions that include upgraded Siri AI powers and new features for Messages , Apple TV , and more . And if you’re an iPhone Duo owner, iOS 27.2 includes two exclusive features for your new device. more…
Apple is finally catching up with Siri, but the goalposts are moving again
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iOS Decoded: iOS 27.2 RC – hands-on w/ HomePod Sound Glow, TV profiles, Apple TV Home Theater assets, more [Video]
In this episode of iOS Decoded , we take the HomePod’s new Sound Glow feature for a test drive and try out the new Lock Controls feature to prevent accidental activation of its top cap. We also go hands-on with other changes, like the handy new profiles option for the TV app and Suggested Actions for Messages. Further, we take a look at and listen to some of the assets and sounds from Apple TV’s n
iOS 27.2 adds new setting to fix common HomePod annoyance
HomePod owners, have you ever wished you could disable touch controls on the top of your device? With iOS 27.2, Apple is finally adding that option. Here are the details. more…
Apple is launching major new products next week, here’s what’s coming
Apple just introduced HomeView alongside a new Apple TV and HomePod mini , but another product unveiling is already set for next week . Here are the new products expected to launch at Apple’s ‘Pro and tell’ event on October 28, including major updates to MacBook Pro and iPad mini. more…
Apple’s next HomeView could debut as soon as next year with a robotic arm: report
Apple just announced its long awaited smart home display: HomeView, and it’s available for $299. That said, the product has been in development for quite some time, being held back by all of the delays with developing a smarter Siri. Now that it’s on the market, some customers have had concern about the fact that you have to move the HomeView around yourself if its on a table with multiple people
EE announces iPhone Handoff pricing details for UK customers
As part of its iPhone Duo preorder announcement, UK carrier EE has announced pricing details for iPhone Handoff – making it the first carrier in the UK to do so. Here are the details. more…
Apple weekend deals: HomeView, new Apple TV 4K, AirPods, MacBook, mini, more
Alongside the ongoing $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3, this weekend’s Apple deals are headlined by pre-order discounts on the new HomeView (if you’re quick about it) and the first deal on the next-gen Apple TV 4K (or just grab the new Apple TV Siri Remote to upgrade your existing setup for a whole lot less). Beyond that, the all-time low on AirTag 2 carries through alongside some seriously notable
Verizon confirms $10 monthly fee for new iPhone Handoff feature
Following T-Mobile and Deutsche Telekom, Verizon has now confirmed how much it will charge customers to use Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature. Here are the details. more…
9to5Mac Overtime 086: Apple’s smart home reboot
Jeff and Fernando discuss Apple’s smart home reboot, including the new $299 Apple HomeView, HomePod mini 2, Apple TV 4K, and Apple Home Collection lineup. Sponsored by Rokform : Get your iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo cases today for 20% off when using code MAC2026. more…
Apple HomeView unveiled, new Apple TV and HomePod mini first impressions
Benjamin and Chance react to Apple’s smart home event, with first impressions on the new Apple HomeView smart display, the insanely priced Apple TV 4K (fourth-generation), and the HomePod mini refresh. It remains to be seen whether these new initiatives in the Apple Home Collection can help move the needle on smart home uptake at large, but it’s a good start. And in Happy Hour Plus , the new iOS b
Apple Intelligence reportedly coming to China in December, but without Siri AI
Bloomberg reports that Apple plans to finally launch Apple Intelligence in China in December, although some important features could still be missing. Here are the details. more…
HomeView, Apple TV 4K, and more now available for Amazon pre-order
Apple today unveiled its next big foray into the smart home world, including the new HomeView smart display and a new Apple TV 4K. Following Apple’s announcement, the new Apple home gear is also now available for pre-order on Amazon: HomeView: $299 Apple TV 4K: $299 Apple TV Siri Remote: $59 HomePod mini 2: $149 more…
The new Apple TV could have a built-in mic and a remote with a speaker
The latest rumors are that the new Apple TV will have a built-in microphone, while the upgraded remote will get a speaker. The mic would let users control the set-top box using Siri without having to speak into the remote or a connected HomePod device. That could also let the Apple TV serve as a […]
Report: HomePod mini 2 to release on October 30 with these upgrades
In just a couple days, Apple should be unveiling its long-awaited new lineup of new Home products. That includes an updated HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K , the brand-new smart home hub called ‘HomeView’ , as well as a new lineup of smart home accessories, in collaboration with LG. Here’s what to expect with the HomePod mini 2. more…
Apple testing two new features for upgraded Apple TV 4K, per report
Apple will hold its “Welcome home” product launch on Tuesday, with the headlining announcement expected to be the new “HomeView” smart display . A new Apple TV 4K is also on the docket for this week, and Apple has tested two new features for it: microphones and an upgraded Siri Remote. 9to5Mac’s Apple event coverage is supported by Sony : Shop Sony’s huge Amazon sale to score big savings on its en
Report: Apple ‘HomeView’ smart home hub will ship in November, come in four colors, A18 chip
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman today reported that the Apple home hub – set to be announced on October 13 as part of Apple’s ‘Welcome home’ event experience — will be called the HomeView. The brand would obviously sit alongside the company’s existing HomePod brand for smart speakers. Gurman also reported on a few other new tidbits for the device, including the news that while it will be announced on Tues
What to expect from Apple’s ‘Welcome Home’ event
We are quickly coming up on Apple's "Welcome Home" launch event, where we expect a host of smart home-related announcements. We are expecting refreshes to Apple TV and HomePod Mini, as well as a brand new smart home hub. We could also see the debut of a new platform called homeOS, and some partner devices […]
‘Matchbox The Movie’ starring John Cena premieres on Apple TV
Apple TV subscribers can now watch Apple TV’s “ Matchbox The Movie ,” the platform’s new action-packed comedy inspired by the iconic Mattel toys. Watch the trailer below. more…
This tool frees up Apple Intelligence storage on macOS, but think twice before using it
A new open-source tool is going viral over its promise to let users who aren’t interested in Apple Intelligence reclaim 12GB or more of storage on their Macs. Here are the details. more…
Command-line tool quickly removes Apple Intelligence from macOS 27
The tool can free up over 12GB of storage.
Turn off Apple Intelligence on macOS 27 and get its disk space back
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Turn off Apple Intelligence on macOS 27 and get its disk space back
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This is my biggest AirPods complaint, and it’s not necessarily about the hardware
AirPods are one of Apple’s most interesting products. The demand for them was largely invented by the fact that the company removed the headphone jack 10 years ago, and now most of us carry this almost magical pair of earbuds that do so much more than just play audio. AirPods offer best-in-class noise cancellation, and also serve as a hearing aid. They get better and better almost every year. Desp
Apple weekend deals: AirPods Pro 3 $179, MacBook Air $200 off, AirTag 2, Prime Day HomeKit discounts, more
Update 10/4: Amazon just dropped AirPods Pro 3 down to $179, delivering one of the lowest prices ever. Amazon is also now delivering almost all M5 MacBook Air models at $200 off the list price. You’ll find the very first cash discounts a wide range of Apple’s brand new TechWoven, Silicone, and Clear cases for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max from $41.50 . We’re also tracking the first discount on the lat
Here’s everything we know so far about Apple’s next entry-level iPad: A19 chip, more
Apple’s current iPad, the A16 model, has gone untouched for well over a year. It remains the only device in Apple’s core product lineup without support for Apple Intelligence. Rumors had swirled for quite some time about an A18 model coming this year . Now, it’s sounding like Apple has an even bigger plan. more…
Apple weekend deals: MacBook Pro $500 off, AirTag 2, Prime Day HomeKit discounts, MagSafe chargers, more
While we are still awaiting some of the big fall Prime Day deals on some Apple products, there are already notable discounts up for grabs right now like the $500 price drop on this 2TB M5 Pro MacBook Pro, the new Beats 360 with 80% off the Cushion Kits, and Amazon low pricing on AirTag 2. We are also already tracking the official fall Prime Day price drops on some of our favorite HomeKit smart hom
iOS 27’s Siri gets one thing very right that other AI assistants get wrong
Siri AI is a major upgrade to Apple’s assistant that’s now available in iOS 27. And there’s one standout area I’ve noticed where it differs greatly from other AI assistants—for the better. more…
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Twelve South launches tiny new ‘Airfly Drive’ wireless CarPlay adapter [Updated]
Update, October 2: Many of you have asked for a full vehicle compatibility list for the Twelve South Airfly Drive. Our friends over at 9to5Toys have just published exactly that. Take a look! Complete vehicle compatibility list for new Twelve South Airfly Drive CarPlay and Android Auto adapter Twelve South, the company behind a range of premium Apple accessories, has launched a notable expansion of
HomePad launch nears, Apple Watch Readiness score, Ternus wants to make Apple more nimble
Benjamin and Chance discuss the final Apple smart display rumors with a release for the ‘HomePad’ rumored for October 13, although the small square screen form factor remains puzzling. Also, leaked photos of the iPad mini and HomePod mini suggest those long-awaited updates are also imminent, John Ternus apparently wants to make Apple more nimble, and Chance has thoughts on the new Apple Watch Read
Deals: iPhone 17 Pro Max, MacBook Pro, HomeKit Prime Day discounts, Apple Watch bands from $7, more
Joining the updated early fall Prime Day sale at Amazon and the giant ongoing $500 price drop on this M5 Pro MacBook Pro, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by official MagSafe Battery at 40% off. You’ll also find loads of charger deals, TVs, smart speakers, and more waiting down below. more…
Apple’s new hardware October 13 won’t include one rumored product: report
New Apple products are reportedly launching October 13, including the rumored ‘HomePad’ device. But according to Mark Gurman at Bloomberg , there’s one rumored product not coming next month: a new full-size HomePod with Siri AI. more…
Apple’s HomePad smart home hub launching on Oct 13 with iMac G4 design – Bloomberg
Apple’s long-awaited smart home hub, which we’ve been referring to as the HomePad , is set to launch on October 13, according to Bloomberg . The device is said to feature a 6-inch display and a design inspired by the iMac G4, and will launch alongside a HomePod mini update with new colors and a new Apple TV 4K with Siri AI support … more…
Feature Request: One change for the most important use of Notify Me
A key new feature in macOS 27 is Safari’s Notify Me function . This has the Apple Intelligence automatically monitor a web page for updates and send a notification when it occurs. This feature can be useful in a wide variety of ways, with price drops being one of the most obvious. Unfortunately, a limitation means that it doesn’t yet support what I would consider the most important use case for No
Siri AI is available on newer Apple devices only, here’s the full list
Siri AI is a major upgrade and highlight of iOS 27 and more. But only newer Apple devices support the overhauled Siri. Here’s the full list of Siri AI-compatible hardware across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. more…
Apple Notes keeps getting better, here’s what’s new in iOS 27
iOS 27 adds new features for CarPlay , the Messages app , and a lot more , including a handful of Apple Notes upgrades. Here’s what’s new for Apple Notes in iOS 27. more…
Yeah, don’t give Meta’s Muse app access to your Mac
The ability of AI systems to act as agents, carrying out tasks on our behalf, is the single biggest development in the technology. This is the headline capability Siri AI introduces to Apple devices, and I’m inclined to trust the privacy and safety safeguards Apple has put into place. But Siri AI isn’t the only agent you can give full access to your Apple devices, with Meta’s Muse app the latest e
Apple Watch Series 12 one week later: There’s so much more than meets the eye
When Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12, two features stood out: the new Siri Recap feature, as well as the much improved heart rate monitor. While those two features were part of the reason I was compelled to buy the new Apple Watch, I’ve found myself delighted by much more than just those two things. more…
Leaked images reveal new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini
Apple is expected to launch new Home products in October , and today via leaked images discovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris, we get our first glimpse at what’s coming. more…
M6 Mac mini review, Apple fitness band rumors, Apple AI servers
Benjamin and Chance cover the week in Apple news, including hands-on with the new M6 Mac mini and AirPods 5, the first round of bug fixes for the new operating systems, Apple Music Hall, and more. And in Happy Hour Plus , we reflect on how Siri AI has fared in the real world so far. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join . Sponsored by Quince : Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince a
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macOS 27 Top Features: much more than just Siri AI [Video]
Although Apple’s revamped personal assistant is no doubt the headlining feature in macOS 27 Golden Gate , there are many other new features and refinements in this year’s update that don’t involve Siri AI. Read our post as I cherry-pick a few of my favorite new macOS 27 updates, and be sure to watch our video as I walk through them all. more…
Robots make combat airdrops, clear mines as Ukraine defeats Russian pincer
Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi has erased Russian gains with the help of robots.
9to5Mac Daily: September 24, 2026 – iPhone Handoff, iOS 27 updates
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OpenAI says Apple Intelligence users showed little interest in ChatGPT integration
As reported by The Financial Times , new court filings show that OpenAI was disappointed by the adoption of ChatGPT through Apple Intelligence, which it says “dramatically underperformed” after launching in 2024. Here are the details. more…
MacWhisper update brings real-time meeting transcripts, improved speaker recognition, more
My transcription tool of choice on the Mac, MacWhisper, got another major update today with real-time meeting transcripts, significantly improved speaker recognition, tighter integration with Apple Intelligence, and a new transcription model. Here are the details. more…
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tvOS 27.2 adds new HomePod surround sound feature to Apple TV 4K [U]
Apple TV users have long been able to set HomePods as speakers for audio output. But tvOS 27.2 looks poised to offer a big upgrade, with HomePod surround sound now available in the beta. Update : Following publication, leaker pdfu posted on X that the feature referenced below is in tvOS 27.0 and isn’t actually for surround sound yet, despite additional evidence of the feature in 27.2 code. Origina
AT&T seemingly has no plans to support Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature
Apple last week launched a new iPhone Handoff feature, which lets you use a single phone number across two iPhones. The number intelligently moves between each iPhone based on whichever one you pick up. iPhone Handoff requires support from cellular carriers, and it sounds like AT&T isn’t interested in adopting the feature. more…
iOS 27 adds convenient new iPhone feature you’ll use all the time
iOS 27 has arrived, with Siri AI and new Apple Intelligence features as big highlights. But one of my favorite features is a convenient addition for quickly pasting items from your iPhone’s clipboard. Here’s how it works. more…
One of the most powerful weather apps for iPhone just came to CarPlay
One of the best things about Apple’s CarPlay platform is the robust availability of third-party apps from iPhone . This week, RadarScope, the popular and powerful iPhone weather app, was updated with support for CarPlay . more…
CarPlay just got better, here’s everything new in iOS 27
iOS 27 has arrived, and with it a handful of improvements for CarPlay. Here’s everything new for CarPlay in iOS 27. more…
Ask HN: Is it impossible to disable Siri on macOS 27?
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Apple Intelligence now requires almost double the iPhone storage on latest models
iOS 27 launched this week with a major overhaul to Apple Intelligence. And while many iPhones have the same AI storage requirements as before, for certain models you’ll need nearly double the free storage. more…
iOS 27: My favorite new iPhone features (other than AI)
Apple released iOS 27 to everyone this week, and the headlining changes are Siri AI and the array of new Apple Intelligence features. However, the update also includes plenty of non-AI features. Here are a few of my favorite iOS 27 features (other than Siri and AI). more…
iPadOS 27.2 adds convenient new feature from the Mac
iPadOS 27.2 arrived in beta this week, and beyond adding the redesigned Health app , Apple has also brought over a recent Mac feature: a Siri popup when text is selected. more…
General Motors continues CarPlay backtrack on two truck models
General Motors has revealed a CarPlay compromise on two truck models, as it seemingly continues something of a backtrack on its decision to withdraw support for the feature. A new report indicates that the automaker is creating a truck-specific interface that includes CarPlay … more…
GM gives its most important trucks a new UI—and includes CarPlay
The new look debuts in the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and 2027 GMC Sierra pickup trucks.
Gentler Streak and The Outsiders’ iOS 27 updates add Siri AI, onscreen awareness support, more
The unstoppable team at Gentler Stories is out today with updates to both of its exercise-tracking apps, taking advantage of the new Siri AI and other capabilities introduced with iOS 27 . Here are the details. more…
Apple releases iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27 with Siri AI and Liquid Glass refinements
This is also the last version of macOS to support Rosetta for Intel apps.
Fantastical 4.2 adds Siri AI, bigger widgets, and a refreshed Mac design
It’s iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate launch day, and Fantastical is here for it. The new version released today includes support for Apple’s major new operating systems. This includes Siri integration, a new widget size, and some nice Liquid Glass updates. more…
Things 3.24 update arrives with OS 27 support, Siri AI integration, new widget size
Things is back with a nice new update after just a few weeks. The excellent project management app from Cultured Code is releasing support for iOS 27, macOS 27, and Apple’s other OS 27 updates coming out today. This includes Siri AI integration, a new widget size, and more. more…
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iOS 27 code shows you may be able to replace Siri AI with Claude or ChatGPT [Poll]
It’s been more than a year since we asked whether Apple should give us the option of choosing our own AI chatbot to replace Siri AI . At that time, the majority of you were in favor. A developer who has been studying the code in iOS 27 and macOS 27 has discovered that it does indeed appear at least some people will have this option … more…
Apple's Siri AI Can Be Swapped Out for Claude, ChatGPT, Code Shows
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T-Mobile will charge $5/month for Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature
Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature, which lets users share a single phone number across two iPhones, will cost $5 per month on T-Mobile. Here are the details. more…
Apple releases iOS 27 RC ahead of public launch
Apple has released the first iOS 27 release candidate for testing. The update brings Apple’s next major iPhone software release one step closer to public launch, with Siri AI leading the list of changes. more…
9to5Mac Daily: September 8, 2026 – HomePod rumors, App Store changes
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The Cadillac Lyriq EV is the first crack in GM’s CarPlay ban
General Motors first announced that it was ditching CarPlay in all future EVs back in 2023, subsequently issuing a series of ridiculous justifications – and at one point even implying it’s what Steve Jobs would have done. But it seems there is now one exception. Since that U-turn was reportedly based on customer feedback, perhaps GM is now rethinking its life decisions … more…
Affordable iPhone accessories for CarPlay worth trying
CarPlay can make any vehicle feel significantly more comfortable and family. Still, the experience is not always perfect out of the box. Some cars still require a wired connection, others lack CarPlay entirely, and what about keeping your iPhone charged and cooled on long trips? Fortunately, improving those areas doesn’t require a big investment. These affordable accessories cover everything from
CarPlay now works with five major chatbot apps
CarPlay has picked up its fifth major AI chatbot app with the addition of Claude. Anthropic’s iPhone app adding CarPlay is the second AI chatbot app to be updated with support this week. more…
HomeKit Weekly: ULTRALOQ’s Bolt Fingerprint has everything you’d want except Home Key
My door has had a smart lock on it for 5-6 years, and I’ve tried plenty of options. The ULTRALOQ Bolt Fingerprint is a great option for almost anyone thanks to its Apple Home integration, built-in Wi-Fi, and plenty of ways to lock and unlock your door. Whether you’re looking for fingerprint ID unlock or a simple PIN, this lock has almost everything. more…