You can again turn your iPhone into a classic iPod (if you’re quick)

Every now and then a developer creates an app that lets you turn your iPhone display into a classic iPod . They never last long before Apple pulls them from the App Store, but there’s a new one you can grab before Tim spoils the fun.

To skirt Apple’s rules, developers have to employ various tricks to disguise the functionality, and this latest example is no exception …

App Store review guidelines prohibit most use of images of Apple products or user interfaces, and such apps might also be found to


macOS Sequoia 15.2 coming today with these new features

Apple is releasing a new software update for Macs today, bringing a fresh wave of Apple Intelligence features and more. Here’s everything new in macOS 15.2.

As soon as the update’s available, Mac users will be able to install the new software update by doing the following:

  1. Open the System Settings app
  2. Go to General
  3. Select Software Update
  4. Download and install from there

macOS 15.2 is available for all users who could install the original macOS Sequoia and subsequent updates. There are no new

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iOS 18.2 launching today with most compelling Apple Intelligence features yet

Apple has confirmed that iOS 18.2 will roll out to iPhone users today. The update includes major new Apple Intelligence features, upgrades to the Camera Control on iPhone 16, a redesign for the Mail app, and much more. Head below for the full details on all the new iOS 18.2 and iPadOS 18.2 features .

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iOS 18.2 will roll out to the general public today. You can check for the update by going to the Settings app,

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DOJ forced Apple to hand over customer call and message data without the required authorization

An official government report has concluded that the Trump-era Department of Justice (DOJ) did not obtain the required authorizations before demanding customer call and message data from Apple and others.

It also failed to obtain authorization from the Attorney General before imposing a gag order on Apple, preventing it from disclosing the fact that it had been forced to hand over the personal data

In 2017, several media organizations used leaked information in reports on Trump associates making contact with Russian officials during the 2016 presidential


Apple’s UK investment tops £18B, supports 550k jobs, inc ‘critical’ engineering

Apple’s UK investment exceeds £18B ($23B) over the past five years, and the company says that it now supports over 550,000 direct and indirect jobs.

CEO Tim Cook said Apple had been serving UK customers for more than 40 years, and now has 40 retail stores in the country …

includes developers who earn a living from iOS apps.

Apple’s engineering teams in the country have doubled during that time. This builds on Apple’


Apple Pay now available in one more country following recent expansion

After rolling out Tap to Pay on iPhone to users in the United Arab Emirates and Chile, Apple today also introduced Apple Pay in Egypt. The news was confirmed by Apple and comes after the company expanded its payment platform to Uruguay last week .

was updated on Tuesday with mentions of Apple Pay. The company also told the local press that Apple Pay is being launched in the country with three partner banks: National Bank of Egypt, Banque Misr, and the Commercial International Bank (CIB).

According to a report from


iPhone 15 was used to shoot major sequel ‘28 Years Later,’ and the trailer is impressive

Shot on iPhone ’ isn’t at all a new slogan for Apple, but it’s about to get its biggest showcase yet. Next summer’s blockbuster, , was shot entirely on an iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the first trailer looks fantastic.

28 Years Later is the long-gestating sequel to the 2002 hit 28 Days Later. And per WIRED it was .

The flick is a true Hollywood blockbuster, with a wide theatrical release planned for June 20,


Apple expands Tap to Pay on iPhone to users in the United Arab Emirates

A few weeks after launching Tap to Pay on iPhone in New Zealand , Apple on Tuesday announced another expansion of the feature. As of today, merchants in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can accept contactless payments directly on their iPhones, without the need for additional hardware.

As , Tap to Pay on iPhone is now available to users in the United Arab Emirates. Adyen, Magnati, and Network International are the first payment platforms in the UAE to offer Tap to Pay on iPhone. These partnerships facilitate easy integration for


Holiday Deal Hub: Exclusive deals on the best accessories for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and more

Welcome to the 2024 9to5Mac Holiday Deal Hub. We have once again secured readers a load of exclusive deals on some of our favorite Apple gear accessory brands ahead of the holidays. Whether you’re looking to get a new leather or stainless steel Apple Watch band under the tree, some of the best iPhone 16 cases you’ll find anywhere, a gorgeous leather MacBook cover for all of the latest releases, or even some EDC upgrades, there’s something for just about everyone

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Apple TV+ just landed this upcoming film from a Deaf actor, filmmaker, and advocate

Apple TV+ just landed an upcoming film about a protest that led to a university’s first Deaf president. The title comes from a Deaf actor, filmmaker, and advocate as well as an award-winning documentary filmmaker.

The upcoming documentary called Deaf President Now! tells the story of a historical university protest that resulted in the school’s first Deaf president while paving the way for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Deaf actor, filmmaker, and advocate Nyle DiMarco joins David Guggenheim in directing the title

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