T-Mobile Starlink beta free through July (and not just for T-Mobile customers)

T-Mobile made news during the Super Bowl this year when it announced availability and pricing details for its T-Mobile Starlink service. It turns out the service won’t actually require being a T-Mobile customer.

For starters, T-Mobile is taking sign-ups for T-Mobile Starlink beta, and access will be free until it exits beta in July.

But testing T-Mobile Starlink doesn’t require being a T-Mobile customer. The carrier will allow customers of competing carriers to test


Apple now running new trade-in promo: up to $50 higher values for Macs

Apple just introduced a new trade-in promo for new Mac purchases, now through April 2nd. Trade-in values for all models are now slightly higher, with increases ranging from $10 to $50 (via ).

For a limited time, you can take advantage of these higher trade in values while purchasing a new Apple device. It’s important to note that these higher values do not apply if you’re trading in towards a gift card.

The higher values are as follows,


How to stream the 2025 Super Bowl in 4K for free on any Apple device

If you’re looking for a way to stream the 2025 Super Bowl in 4K for free, Tubi will be showing the entire event – including Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show. is available for iPhone , iPad , Apple TV , and Vision Pro , as well as on the web.

FOX Sports says that it will be doing a special takeover of Tubi for the game, with no sign-in required …

The company that coverage will also include the pregame show.

As part of the network


Report: Apple’s plan for standalone AR glasses ‘remains intact’

After the reported cancellation of Apple’s Mac-tethered AR glasses, Apple is still working towards making a pair of standalone AR glasses. It just might take a little bit longer to get right, from Bloomberg .

Late last month, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple had scrapped plans for an AR glasses product that would tether to your Mac for use:

The company shuttered the program this week, according to people with knowledge of the move. The now-canceled product would have looked like normal glasses but


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Here are three big iPhone SE 4 rumors you may have missed

Apple’s next generation iPhone SE may debut as early as next week. The device is rumored to provide the design language of the iPhone 14, with USB-C, an A18 chip with Apple Intelligence, and more. You’ve likely heard all of those headlining features already, but there are some other substantial rumors that may have gone under the radar for you, which we’ll be recapping today.

One interesting rumor for the iPhone SE 4 is that it might have a new name


Indie App Spotlight: ‘Bento|Craft’ is a nifty design tool for easily making bento graphics

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 .

is a great tool for easily making Apple-style bento box graphics in a matter of seconds. It provides dozens of templates and mockups, allows you to customize layouts, and export very quickly. It’s a high quality and simple-to-use design tool.

As mentioned earlier

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Apple is about to refresh its cheapest iPad after 2.5 years, but don’t get too excited

Apple last updated its cheapest in October 2022, introducing the largest refresh to the base model iPad since it returned in 2017. This marked the 10th generation of the , and even though it’s been 2.5 years since then, the 11th generation model won’t bring anything substantial, for one big reason.

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Apple is reportedly developing AirPods with cameras: Here’s what that means

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is prototyping a version of with integrated cameras. This tech is unlikely to make an appearance in AirPods Pro 3, which are expected to debut this year – but nonetheless, it’s in the pipeline. The bigger question is: why?

With the iPhone 16 lineup, Apple introduced Camera Control. This new button is great for taking photos and adjusting camera settings, but it also unlocked a new feature: Visual Intelligence .

Visual Intelligence is a powerful tool that helps


Tim Cook experiences New Orleans culture with OBJ ahead of Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show

Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles kicks off on Sunday evening at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.

Kendrick Lamar will lead the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, which means New Orleans is also host to several top executives from Apple this weekend.

For starters, Apple CEO Tim Cook and retail boss Deirdre O’Brien surprised employees and customers at Apple Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie, Louisiana.

Separately, the head of Apple dined with Odell Beckham Jr. and Apple services boss Eddy Cue

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