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7+ min ago (527+ words) As holiday shopping enters the final stretch, it's not too late to secure your favorite Apple gear. Whether you're looking to score a new pair of AirPods Pro 3, new Apple accessories, or a MacBook Air, time is running out but you can still act quick. Head below for the official 9to5Mac last-minute gift guide. AirPods Pro 3 are undoubtedly the most popular gift this holiday season. As I wrote in my full review in September, the AirPods Pro 3 are the best thing you can buy from Apple right now. They're not just excellent headphones, either. They offer health tracking features, game changing accessibility features, and more. If you're looking for something a little bit cheaper, AirPods 4 are a great option. They're available in two versions, one with ANC and one at an even lower price point. Apple Watch Series 11 is a great…...

18+ min ago (246+ words) Apple is hosting an Apple Watch Activity Challenge on Sunday, December 21 to honor World Meditation Day. The challenge will show up for Apple Watch owners starting on December 19. Apple first did a World Meditation Day Activity Challenge in May 2024, but later in 2024, the date of World Meditation Day was moved to December 21 by the United Nations General Assembly. December 21 coincides with the timing of the winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere, marking a time when days are short and nights are long. Before 2024, World Meditation Day was informally observed on May 21, but it had not been officially designated as a UN-recognized international day. Apple Watch owners can earn the Meditation Day badge by recording five or more mindful minutes with the Mindfulness app or any app that adds mindful minutes to the Health app. Time to celebrate World Meditation Day!...

18+ min ago (249+ words) In line with previous rumors, The Information today reported that Apple is planning to release a special 20th-anniversary iPhone less than two years from now. The report said the device will have a seamless design, with a curved glass enclosure and no cutouts in the display. Apple is expected to move Face ID under the screen starting with the iPhone 18 Pro models next year, and the report said the 20th-anniversary iPhone will also feature an under-screen front camera. The publication said it could not yet learn if the display itself will curve around the edges, as shown in our conceptual mockup above. Nevertheless, it appears that Apple is working on a very ambitious design for the 20th-anniversary iPhone, much like the iPhone X was a game-changer for the iPhone's 10th-anniversary. At a minimum, the report said the 20th-anniversary iPhone will…...

29+ min ago (755+ words) Smarter Siri, Health+, and lots more Right now, Apple is working on iOS 26.3, which is currently in beta, but the company is also working on some features and improvements that are much further out. And thanks to a leaked internal build of iOS 26, we now have a good idea of what some of those improvements are. Both MacRumors and Macworld have gone through this build (which can be thought of as a roadmap for iOS 26 in its entirety), and in this article, we've detailed the features they uncovered. It's worth noting, though, that Apple's plans could change, so just because some things are seemingly in development now, that doesn't mean they'll definitely launch. With that said, here are seven software upgrades that your iPhone is likely to get next year. Health+ is something we've been hearing about for a while,…...

38+ min ago (255+ words) All of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 models are equipped with a Camera Control button that provides quick access to the Camera app and camera settings, but not everyone is a fan of it. Fortunately, though, Apple apparently plans to improve it. The Information today reported that Apple plans to remove touch sensitivity and haptic feedback from the Camera Control on the standard iPhone 18 model, which suggests that it will be removing the button's capacitive layer. The report did not say if this change will extend to the iPhone 18 Pro models, but it seems likely for consistency. A simplified Camera Control button for iPhone 18 models has been rumored previously. With this change, iPhone 18 users would not be able to swipe on the Camera Control, which is something'many users have complained about doing by accident. The redesigned button would only have pressure…...

56+ min ago (246+ words) Apple's launch cadence for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max is now less than a year away. And today, we've just received a major inkling as to the form factor for Apple's next premium iPhones . The Information is out with a major scoop today, detailing a significant change in the form factor for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. To wit, as per the new tidbit, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will get rid of the pill-shaped Dynamic Island cutout, resorting to a punch hole selfie camera on the top-left corner instead. Moreover, the iPhone 18 Pro will also feature an under-display Face ID module. In other respects, however, the iPhone 18 Pro will resemble its iPhone 17 Pro counterpart. Also, the iPhone 18 Pro will either feature a C1X modem or the upcoming C2 modem along with the N1 networking chip. In contrast, the…...

58+ min ago (130+ words) Apple today released new firmware for the Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds that came out earlier this year. The updated firmware has a version number of 8A359, an update to the prior 8A353 firmware that was released in September. It's not clear if the updated firmware adds new functionality, but it is likely to be a bug fix and performance improvement update. The prior-generation firmware update added iOS 26 functionality to the "Powerbeats Pro", introducing compatibility with the Fitness app and support for real-time performance metrics. The "Powerbeats Pro" 2 were Apple's first earbuds to offer in-ear heart rate monitoring, but that capability has also now expanded to the AirPods Pro 3. Reminder alarms, more Liquid Glass tweaks, AirDrop improvements, and more. 2 weeks ago by Juli Clover...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago (158+ words) We have been covering iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 17e, and iPhone Fold details from The Information's report about future iPhone models, and next up is the iPhone Air 2. The report says that Apple aims to make the iPhone Air 2 more attractive in two ways. Second, the report said Apple is considering lower pricing for the iPhone Air 2. In the U.S., the current iPhone Air starts at $999, despite having only a single rear camera, a single speaker, shorter battery life, and a few other minor limitations. While it has a bold, ultra-thin design, the iPhone Air has seemingly been unpopular relative to the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro models, and Apple's suppliers are reportedly significantly scaling back production of the device as a result. Apple is expected to release the iPhone Air 2 in spring 2027. Reminder alarms, more Liquid Glass tweaks, AirDrop improvements, and more. 2 weeks…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago (327+ words) While the deals on various color and style options for Apple's 2025 iPhone 17/Pro and iPhone Air case lineup are... Apple's TechWoven cases iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are 25% off again today While the deals on various color and style options for Apple's 2025 iPhone 17/Pro and iPhone Air case lineup are getting far less generous than they were at launch, there are some notable offers available right now. Alongside some deals we featured already this week on the new iPhone Air Bumper cases, some of the new TechWoven models for iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are now live again at 25% off. Amazon is now offering select colors of the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max TechWoven Apple cases starting from $44 shipped. These are regularly $59 cases that are now close to 25% off the list prices. Today's deals are either matching or landing within…...

1+ hour, 30+ min ago (506+ words) Apple's long-rumoured dream of a truly all-screen iPhone may finally become reality in 2027 " no notch, no Dynamic Island cutout, and no visible front camera Apple's 2027 iPhone Could Finally Be Truly All-Screen Apple's long-rumoured dream of a truly all-screen iPhone may finally become reality in 2027. According to renowned Chinese leaker Digital Chat Station, Apple is laying the groundwork for a radically redesigned iPhone to mark the device's 20th anniversary " one with no notch, no Dynamic Island cutout, and no visible front-facing camera at all (via MacRumors). The report claims Apple plans to introduce its next-generation under-screen camera technology in stages, starting with its first foldable iPhone expected next year. By debuting the tech in a niche, first-generation product, Apple can gauge real-world performance and user reception before rolling it out to its mainstream flagship lineup. This strategy lines up with previous claims…...