Apple TV+ free weekend is here, and these 13 shows are binge-worthy
Apple TV+ is kicking off a free ‘preview’ weekend. From Friday, January 3 through Sunday, January 5, the entire catalog of streaming shows and movies is available free. All you need is an Apple Account, and you can watch free from any device with an Ap...
HomeKit Weekly: Meross launches new Matter enabled smart thermostat
Smart thermostats are one of the best ways to elevate your home’s energy efficiency while staying comfortable year-round and gaining access to some great automations. Meross has just released a Matter-enabled smart thermostat that promises broad compat...
9to5Mac Daily: January 3, 2025 – Apple’s Siri settlement, Fitness+ expansion
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Apple Intelligence now requires almost double the iPhone storage it needed before
Apple Intelligence arrived on compatible iPhones, iPads, and Macs via a staggered rollout. There were new features launched in both iOS 18.1 and iOS 18.2. Now, we know exactly how much those additional features are costing in terms of iPhone storage sp...
Deals: Apple Watch Series 10 $103 off, M4 Pro MacBook Pro $250 off, iPhone 16 cases, chargers, more
Alongside ongoing deals on models at up to $300 off and a return all-time low on Twelve South’s awesome Find My wall charger, we have a new set of offers to take us into the weekend today. Firstly, you’ll find open-box Apple Watch Series 10 models wit...
Apple releases limited edition AirPods 4 for ‘Year of the Snake’
Last week, Apple announced a special edition version of the AirTag in Japan to celebrate the “Year of the Snake.” Apple has since followed that up with a limited-edition version of AirPods 4, available exclusively in select regions.
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Samsung is already working on its iPhone 17 Air copycat
Apple is expected to release an all-new “iPhone 17 Air” model this year, prioritizing form over function. A new supply chain report today reiterates what to expect from the iPhone 17 Air size and pricing, but it also says Samsung is already hard at wor...
iPhone sales in China fell for the 4th month in a row
iPhone sales in China fell for the fourth successive month, amidst a sharp decline across all non-Chinese brands.
Official data revealed that shipments of foreign-branded smartphones were down 47% year-on-year, explaining Apple’s rare decision to di...
Net neutrality protections again lost as federal court overrules the FCC
The right to net neutrality has again been lost after a federal court ruled that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) did not have the power to ban a two-tier internet. The FCC had acted in response to calls from Apple and more than 40 other tec...
Apple Fitness+ announces integration with Strava, new strength training program
Apple Fitness+ today announced a slew of new content to kick off the year, as well as a new integration with the popular social fitness app Strava.
Fitness+ users will now be able to easily share their completed workout sessions to Strava, with ric...