This interactive timeline shows every iPhone size, color, spec, and model ever released A new interactive data project from sheets.works lets you scroll through every iPhone model ever released, complete with tech specs, colors, and even a timeline of hardware features Apple removed from the device over the years. Check it out below. more…

This interactive timeline shows every iPhone size, color, spec, and model ever released

9to5Mac Daily: April 3, 2026 – Apple laptop shipments, more 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 Backblaze: Backup you can rely on. Save 20% with code 9to5daily.  more…

9to5Mac Daily: April 3, 2026 – Apple laptop shipments, more

Developer behind controversial AI apps sues Apple over App Store takedowns Ex-Human, the developer behind Botify and Photify AI, is suing Apple over what it calls “arbitrary” App Store removals. Here are the details. more…

Developer behind controversial AI apps sues Apple over App Store takedowns

HomeKit Weekly: The Onvis Smart Button is the perfect way to share Apple Home access with guests Whenever my family goes out of town, we have a dog sitter come by to check on our dogs. One challenge I always have is showing guests how to use our smart home. For our Level Lock Pro, I find it easier to just give them a fob or a physical key, since sharing a Home Key outside an iCloud family account is still a hassle. While sharing access to lights is possible, I find it much easier to use a product like the Onvis Smart Button instead. more…

HomeKit Weekly: The Onvis Smart Button is the perfect way to share Apple Home access with guests

Mac Studio delivery ‘4-5 months’ out for top RAM after Apple dropped 512GB option Apple doesn’t typically sell you a product four to five months before delivery. There’s nothing typical about the global memory shortage, though. AI servers need a lot of RAM, and that’s seriously affecting Apple’s top Mac RAM inventory. more…

Mac Studio delivery ‘4-5 months’ out for top RAM after Apple dropped 512GB option

iFixIt tears down the new AirPods Max 2, isn’t surprised You know the drill: new Apple product, new iFixIt teardown. Here’s what they found when they dug into the new AirPods Max 2. more…

iFixIt tears down the new AirPods Max 2, isn’t surprised

Apple TV has three series returning this summer, including a long-awaited hit Apple TV just brought back one of last year’s biggest hit shows, and this summer at least three more series are scheduled to return—including a long-awaited title. Here’s what’s coming. more…

Apple TV has three series returning this summer, including a long-awaited hit

Apple releases public betas for iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and more Apple has just released public beta 1 for iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and more. Here’s what to expect. more…

Apple releases public betas for iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and more

macOS 26.5 public beta 1 now available, here’s how to install it Following the release of the first developer beta of macOS 26.5 earlier this week, it’s time for users in the Public Beta program to take the upcoming macOS version for a spin. Here’s what to expect. more…

macOS 26.5 public beta 1 now available, here’s how to install it

Apple releases first iOS 26.5 public beta Apple has released the first iOS 26.5 public beta. The update follows the first developer beta release on Monday and a new revision earlier today. more…

Apple releases first iOS 26.5 public beta

New AirPods Pro are coming this year: Here are three rumored upgrades AirPods Pro 3 just arrived last fall, but reporting indicates Apple has another new AirPods Pro model coming this year. Here are three rumored new features. more…

New AirPods Pro are coming this year: Here are three rumored upgrades

Discounted iPad Pro hits Apple refurb store with last-gen specs Apple has added newer iPad Pro models to its refurbished store for a discounted price. However, there are key spec differences between the newest refurb iPad Pro models and new hardware. more…

Discounted iPad Pro hits Apple refurb store with last-gen specs

Apple releases new iOS 26.5 beta 1 build for iPhone iOS 26.5 beta 1 arrived earlier this week for developers, but Apple has just shipped an updated beta 1 build for testing. more…

Apple releases new iOS 26.5 beta 1 build for iPhone

macOS 26.4 adds three new battery features on Mac, here’s how to use them macOS 26.4 is the latest Mac software update, and alongside new emoji and a Compact Tab Bar option in Safari, the new release also adds three battery-related features. Here’s how to use them. more…

macOS 26.4 adds three new battery features on Mac, here’s how to use them

The Weather Channel’s Storm Radar app lets you build your own AI weather presenter This week, The Weather Channel released a new version of its Storm Radar app, introducing a customizable AI weather presenter and much more. more…

The Weather Channel’s Storm Radar app lets you build your own AI weather presenter

tvOS 26 recently added two Apple TV 4K features I’ve been loving The wait continues for a new Apple TV 4K, but Apple has steadily added new features to tvOS 26 via recent updates, including two changes I’ve been especially enjoying. more…

tvOS 26 recently added two Apple TV 4K features I’ve been loving

This charger gives you real-time charging diagnostics, temperature data, and more Over the years, as battery tech has progressed, chargers have gotten faster, smaller, and more efficient. Do you remember those small 5W chargers Apple used to give us? That same size can now fit 60 watts of power output. But now all of these chargers look and behave the same. Cuktech’s new 100W GaN charger adds a beautiful real-time diagnostics display that gives you all the information you would ever need and want. Having visibility into exactly how fast something is charging is something I have always wanted. And it does even more than just that. Here is what you need to know. more…

This charger gives you real-time charging diagnostics, temperature data, and more

Hey Siri, give us weather reports that work outside California Some of my feature requests are more ambitious than others, but my latest one is extremely unassuming. I would simply like Apple to appreciate that there are places other than California when it comes to Siri’s weather reports. While I’m sure that the standard reports given by Apple’s voice assistant work just fine for Cupertino, they are lacking a vital ingredient for places like London … more…

Hey Siri, give us weather reports that work outside California

Deals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro up to $284 off, Apple Sport Bands for $15, Powerbeats Fit, Nomad iPhone 17 cases, more Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the most affordable new 2026 M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $149 off (Amazon all-time low, or $284 off open-box) alongside another shot at $300 clearance price drops on M4 MacBook Air. We also have official Apple Watch Sport Bands at just $15 Prime shipped today, Amazon all-time lows on Apple iPhone 17e Cases, the Beats Powerbeats Fit at up to a massive $127 off, and Nomad leather iPhone 17 Pro/Max cases at 20% off with a FREE screen protector. Head below for a closer look. more…

Deals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro up to $284 off, Apple Sport Bands for $15, Powerbeats Fit, Nomad iPhone 17 cases, more

Scott Forstall among many former Steve Jobs-era Apple execs at Apple Park this week One year after becoming Apple CEO in 2011, Tim Cook made waves by firing Scott Forstall, a top lieutenant to the late Steve Jobs. Thirteen years later, Forstall and several other former Steve Jobs-era Apple executives were spotted at Apple Park. more…

Scott Forstall among many former Steve Jobs-era Apple execs at Apple Park this week

CarPlay got two brand new apps this week that are big iPhone hits CarPlay has been around for so long that it’s rare to see brand new apps debut from big-name companies. The most noteworthy CarPlay apps have typically been on the platform for years already. But this week, CarPlay got two brand new apps that are big iPhone hits: ChatGPT and Google Meet. more…

CarPlay got two brand new apps this week that are big iPhone hits

Is Apple One worth it for you? Apple offers a broad range of services nowadays, ranging from Apple TV to Apple Music, Apple Fitness+, and more. In addition to those individual services, Apple offers an a compelling Apple One bundle where you get access to different subscription offerings at a discount. Is Apple One worth it? Here’s what you need to know. more…

Is Apple One worth it for you?

This Apple TV show is one of the ten most popular originals in the United States right now Another Apple TV show has appeared in the Nielsen chart for streaming originals in the US, which is by no means a guarantee given the relatively small size of the streamer. The second season debut of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters just scraped in the Top 10 at position 10, with 467 million minutes viewed for the week of March 2 – March 8. more…

This Apple TV show is one of the ten most popular originals in the United States right now

Apple details plan to sunset Ads Campaign Management API in 2027 Apple has released preview documentation for its new Ads Platform API, outlining a transition away from the existing Campaign Management API. Here are the details. more…

Apple details plan to sunset Ads Campaign Management API in 2027

Apple sets Q2 2026 earnings release for April 30 Apple will announce the results of its fiscal second quarter of 2026 on Thursday, April 30. Here’s what to expect. more…

Apple sets Q2 2026 earnings release for April 30

You can buy a custom iPhone that has a fragment of Steve Jobs’ iconic turtleneck Smartphone customization studio Caviar has announced a custom version of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max that features a small piece of a turtleneck Steve Jobs actually wore. Here are the details. more…

You can buy a custom iPhone that has a fragment of Steve Jobs’ iconic turtleneck

Apple researchers unveil LGTM, a potential boost for Apple Vision Pro graphics A team of Apple researchers has developed a new framework that enables high-resolution 3D scene rendering with far greater efficiency. Here are the details of the new study. more…

Apple researchers unveil LGTM, a potential boost for Apple Vision Pro graphics

Apple begins notifying WWDC applicants of lottery results Apple has started notifying developers of their selection status in the WWDC attendance lottery. Apple announced its Worldwide Developers Conference on March 23, giving developers one week to express interest in attending in-person. more…

Apple begins notifying WWDC applicants of lottery results

AirPods Max 2 review, Apple’s anniversary, Mac Pro discontinued Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations, and the same-day news that the Studio Display XDR got $400 cheaper (kinda). Also, Chance reviews the AirPods Max 2, Apple formally discontinues the Mac Pro, and Mark Gurman teases us with even more iOS 27 Siri details.  And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin explores the latest in the third-party external display landscape. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. * Sponsored by Shopify: See less carts go abandoned and more sales. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. * Sponsored by BenQ: Check out BenQ’s smarter displays made for how Mac users actually work and sign up for the giveaway here. * Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/happyhour. * Sponsored by HelloFresh: America’s #1 meal kit! Get 10 free meals + a FREE Nutribullet Ultra Plus+ 2-in-1 Compact Kitchen System (a $189.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm. more…

AirPods Max 2 review, Apple’s anniversary, Mac Pro discontinued

Google Meet now on Apple CarPlay, Android Auto coming ‘soon’  Google Meet is now available on Apple CarPlay for iPhone users to “join meetings safely while on the road.” more…

Google Meet now on Apple CarPlay, Android Auto coming ‘soon’