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As Chinese phone market reportedly picks up steam, iPhone could be a standout winner

The China ​Academy of Information ​and Communications Technology (CAICT) has released its latest report on mobile phone shipments in China, covering April as well as the first four months of 2026. Here are the details. more…

May 26, 2026 · 1 min read

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PSA: Don’t buy the Fitbit Air expecting it to work with your Charge or Versa

Don't waste your time trying to simultaneously connect multiple Fitbit devices to Google Health.

May 26, 2026 · 1 min read

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Spotify wants to replace your reading list with narrated magazine articles

Spotify adds over 650 narrated articles, and they eat your premium audiobook allowance.

May 26, 2026 · 1 min read

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Apple Watch glucose monitoring project gets encouraging update

Apple has reportedly been working for many years to bring noninvasive glucose monitoring to the Apple Watch. And according to a new report, the project might have recently hit a notable turning point. more…

May 26, 2026 · 1 min read

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Indie App Spotlight: ‘Poppy’ is a proactive AI assistant that handles what Siri still can’t

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. In a world full of AI assistants and tools that try to make your life easier, Poppy takes a...

May 23, 2026 · 1 min read

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Apple’s Focus filters are a great feature, but they have a glaring blind spot: group chats

Introduced in iOS 16, Focus Filters are excellent in premise. If you’re in say, a Work focus, you can block out distracting apps, websites, and notifications. It even works in Messages, where you’ll only see texts from people in your Work focus. There’s one caveat with its implementation in...

May 23, 2026 · 1 min read

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Insta360 jumps on the rear iPhone screen trend with Snap monitor

Insta360, named for its panoramic action camera, is the latest company to jump on the magnetic selfie screen for iPhone trend. more…

May 23, 2026 · 1 min read

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These premium desk accessories completely upgraded my setup [Video]

Desk setups are ever evolving. Because so much of our workflow and desk revolves around tech, which changes constantly, the products we use every day naturally change alongside it. But one thing I’ve noticed over the years is that when I invest a little more in premium accessories, they tend to...

May 23, 2026 · 1 min read

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Hands-on: Belkin’s new 5K MagSafe battery bank offers a kickstand in a slim design

After being introduced at CES, Belkin has recently started shipping some of its newest MagSafe and Qi2 products for 2026. First up is their slim Qi2 battery bank for iPhone – sporting a built in kickstand. more…

May 23, 2026 · 1 min read

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Apple @ Work: Why the ClickFix campaign means it is time to kill the 90 day update deferral

Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage, and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000...

May 23, 2026 · 1 min read

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9to5Mac Daily: May 22, 2026 – Apple Music AI, hardware changes

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 players. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Make your life easier with Bitwarden,...

May 23, 2026 · 1 min read

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Unannounced Apple headphones revealed in FCC documents

A new filing in the FCC database has revealed an unannounced Apple-made Bluetooth headphone. Here are the details. more…

May 23, 2026 · 1 min read

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Google defends its Safari deal with Apple in antitrust ruling appeal

In a filing made today appealing the antitrust ruling against its search business, Google argues that its long-running deal with Apple reflects lawful competition, not anticompetitive exclusion. Here are the details. more…

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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WhatsApp is working on a centralized interface showing which contacts are online

The latest WhatsApp beta for iPhone includes references to a new contacts hub that will make it easier to see who is online and who was active recently. Here are the details. more…

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Helium Mobile’s free plan is no longer free for anyone

It seems existing Zero Plan customers were only briefly spared.

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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HomeKit Weekly: Why the Aqara G5 Pro remains one of the best outdoor HomeKit cameras

The challenge with HomeKit Secure Video is that the manufacturer sees no option for recurring revenue, so I suspect that might be part of the holdup for many new cameras (on top of the lack of new features). When Aqara originally released the Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro with HomeKit Secure Video...

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Reports of Chromecast’s death have been greatly exaggerated — Google deploys a fix

Your old Chromecast may be on borrowed time, but it just managed to borrow a little more.

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Google’s latest Pixel Watch update may leave you searching for your phone the hard way

Thankfully, a temporary workaround already seems to be helping.

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Apple shares iPhone and Mac post-quantum cryptography code on GitHub

Apple today published new corecrypto source code on GitHub, alongside a detailed technical post explaining the intricate work behind its post-quantum cryptography efforts across iPhone, Mac, and more. Here are the details. more…

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Apple TV’s hit comedy lineup keeps growing, with big new series coming

Apple TV is a strong destination for comedies, headlined by hits like Ted Lasso and Shrinking. And recent announcements reveal a lot of similarly promising series in the pipeline. more…

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Google’s AI Overviews are so confused, it can’t tell if you’re looking something up (Update)

Google Search is confusing word definition requests with AI prompts.

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Google’s got disco icons for your Pixel phone, and everyone’s already taking them too far

Android app icons have never looked so sparkly.

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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AirPods with cameras suddenly make a lot more sense after this new reveal

AirPods with cameras are reportedly coming this year, perhaps with ‘AirPods Ultra’ branding. And after a new reveal, the rumored product makes a lot more sense to me. more…

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Google starts bringing Gemini to Chromecast with Google TV hardware

Chromecast with Google TV units are getting a Gemini power up.

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Trump Mobile confirms data leak, still deciding whether or not it should bother notifying customers

Oh no.

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Your Chromecast may have just reached the end of the road

Google has pulled the plug on several Chromecast models.

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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iOS 26.5.1 could launch soon as next iPhone update

It’s almost WWDC time, where iOS 27 will be revealed. But visitor logs to 9to5Mac indicate a smaller new iPhone update could debut first: iOS 26.5.1 is coming. more…

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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iPhone 18 Pro leak reveals brand new colors that could be coming

Rumors about iPhone 18 Pro colors have been growing, but thanks to a new leak, we might have our first glimpse at the new color lineup via alleged camera components. more…

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Google’s AI Overviews break the dictionary when you use words like ‘disregard’

In a slightly funny twist, it’s been highlighted that Google’s AI Overviews currently break when you use words such as “disregard.” more…

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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watchOS 27’s rumored new Apple Watch face has me very intrigued

watchOS 27’s big reveal is just a few weeks away, and one rumor indicates it could add a new Apple Watch face that’s inspired by my all-time favorite option. Here’s why the rumor is especially intriguing. more…

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Pixel 10 Pro Fold long-term review: The even trickier second sequel [Video]

Another year, another spin at a foldable from Google, but as the Pixel 10 Pro Fold reaches six months on the market, just what is going well, and where could we get some improvements? more…

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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How to stop menu bar items being hidden behind the MacBook Pro notch

I am sometimes astonished that a company built on the notion of prioritizing the user experience is still capable of allowing some absurd UI oversights to remain unfixed through countless macOS generations. One of the most absurd examples to me is the fact that menu bar items can end up being...

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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How to watch the F1 Canadian Grand Prix

After a three-week break, Formula 1 racing is back this weekend with the peak of motorsport landing in Montreal, Canada. In the United States, Apple has exclusive streaming rights for all of F1 so you normally need an Apple TV subscription to watch. However, this weekend is an outlier, as Apple...

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Deals: Best Buy updated Memorial day sale, Galaxy Fold 7 $800+ off, Surface Laptop 7 $500+ off, more

The 2026 Best Buy Memorial Day sale has now been updated, so has the Amazon event, and today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to roll. You can score unlocked Galaxy Fold 7 units at up to $819 off at Best Buy again and we have clearance pricing landing on Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 7 with the 10-core...

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Google Pixel adds ‘Disco’ custom icons, and it’s a whole vibe [Gallery]

Google Pixel phones have custom icon packs now and, in the latest update, Google is adding a new “Disco” pack that’s… a choice. more…

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Say goodbye to your free time: Balatro just went on sale on Android

Snag Balatro from the Play Store without needing a full set of economy Jokers.

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Deals: AirPods Pro 3 Memorial Day deal back at $199, M5 MacBook Air Amazon low $199 off, iPad Air $400 off, Series 11, more

The AirPods Pro 3 at one of the best prices yet. Equally as notable, we also have the base 16GB/512GB 15-inch M5 MacBook Air hitting the Amazon all-time low at nearly $200 off, just after the 13-inch models returned to all-time lows at $150 off. The 46mm Apple Watch Series 11 Cell model is back at...

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Google Wallet redesign launches as Google Pay lets you verify desktop purchases on Android

At I/O 2026, Google Wallet quietly announced and completed its big Android redesign. There are also new features for Google Pay and Wallet developers that end users will soon encounter. more…

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Apple TV’s new Matthew McConaughey comedy series coming this fall

Apple TV has its best summer lineup ever kicking off soon, but now we know of a notable fall premiere too: a new Matthew McConaughey comedy series called Brothers. more…

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Pixel Watch ‘Find My Phone’ and ECG apps are broken, crashing for many [Video]

An apparent bug on Pixel Watch is causing the Find My Phone and ECG apps to either not work or crash, leaving both functions useless for many. more…

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Google details Wear OS widgets that replace Tiles, shows off first apps with support

Wear OS introduces visual changes to some tiles with new Wear Widgets. Google says some third-party apps are already ready to add compatible widgets, which is good news for both the Pixel Watch and the Galaxy Watch. more…

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Samsung’s latest phone update removes video filters, but here’s a workaround

If you want to shoot videos with a filter, you'll have to work harder now.

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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WWDC invites, iOS 27 accessibility features, new Siri will be a ‘beta’

Benjamin and Chance return for another week in Apple news and rumors. As is tradition, the company unveiled a slate of new accessibility-focused features designed for iOS 27, with a strong theme of Apple Intelligence this year. Also, the WWDC keynote is official with invites going out to press, and...

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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iOS 26.5 added new features to three popular iPhone apps

iOS 26.5 launched earlier this month with a variety of brand new features for users. Here are the new iOS 26.5 features that were added to three popular iPhone apps. more…

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Google is not ending security updates for Chromecasts [U]

Following a strange issue causing first-generation Chromecast devices to fail, Google has ended software updates for nearly every other Chromecast model. more…

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Apple Intelligence 2.0 promises many new features I’m very excited for

Apple Intelligence debuted almost two years ago, and for some iPhone users it’s been underwhelming. But rumors about what’s coming in iOS 27 sound like a true Apple Intelligence 2.0, with many features I’m already very excited for. more…

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Google gives Antigravity users another major Gemini quota boost as backlash refuses to die down

Antigravity users get the extra Gemini breathing room — nobody else gets it, not yet at least.

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Google could soon eliminate a major limitation with its real-time translation feature

No headphones? No problem.

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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Meta has released two new apps for iPhone this month

Meta is on an iPhone app launch streak after introducing two new apps in May. The latest is dedicated app for a key Facebook feature: groups. more…

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read

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9to5Mac Overtime 068: You were right to push back on that

Jeff and Fernando chat about iOS 27 impressive new accessibility features, alongside a discussion on what Apple should do to regain user trust with regard to Siri. Should Siri be completely rebranded? The duo discusses five key features they hope Siri will have when it’s revealed at WWDC...

May 22, 2026 · 1 min read