Cash App launches a payment wand for when Apple Pay just isn’t magical enough

No, it’s not an April Fools’ Day gag in June as far as we can tell. Cash App has launched a tap-and-pay magic wand keychain accessory for contactless payments.

The new, limited edition accessory is perfect for those times when you just want to use contactless payments, but tapping with your iPhone or Apple Watch just isn’t magical enough anymore.

The first-edition Cash App Tag the pearlescent Cash App Wand is now available for Cash App Card holders to purchase in

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I built the ultimate Cosmic Orange iPhone everyday carry [Video]

When Apple unveiled the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, I was a bit skeptical. Apple usually reserves more “professional” and dull colors for the Pro models and the more vibrant colors for the regular iPhone lineup. But as someone who loves orange as a color, I went with the 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange. After using it since day one, I can easily say this is my favorite iPhone color variation in a long time. So, naturally, as time went on, some of

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Deals: AirPods Max 2 hit Amazon all-time low, AirPods Pro 3, iPhone Air $149 off, Watch bands from $15, more

Joining AirPods Pro 3 at one of the lowest prices to date and AirPods 4 at nearly 25% off, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Apple’s new AirPods Max 2 hitting the best price ever . Best Buy has indeed launched a major 4-day Apple sale event , but these AirPods and MacBook deals are even lower , while all brand new condition iPhone Air models just dropped back to all-time low pricing at $149 off . Head below for a closer


New MacBook Ultra report covers release timing, display, more

A new report from Omdia provides updates on release timing, the OLED display, and more for the upcoming MacBook Pro overhaul, which rumors say will be called MacBook Ultra.

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Apple Arcade just got four new games, with more coming soon

Apple Arcade just added four new games to its library of over 200+ titles, and it has announced five more that will arrive in the coming month.

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Weather Channel’s Storm Radar lets you build your own forecast, now on Apple Watch

In April, The Weather Channel released a new version of its Storm Radar app, introducing a customizable AI weather presenter and much more. More recently, Storm Radar has arrived on Apple Watch.

Storm Radar is a data-rich weather app for iPhone and iPad. It features hyperlocal weather event notifications much like Apple Weather.

In testing, I also appreciated additional types of weather event alerts like nearby lightning strikes during thunderstorms.

The inclusion of an AI weather presenter is a key feature in the latest update.

The Weather Channel

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I still want an Apple Vision Air but would understand it being low priority

A report a year ago said that we could expect an Apple Vision Air product in the second half of 2027 . This was expected to address both of the issues that have led to the Vision Pro being such a niche product.

This week brought two reports suggesting that we may have to wait significantly longer for a Vision Air, if indeed we ever see one at all …

It’s almost exactly a year since analyst Ming-Chi Kuo posted a report on Apple’s roadmap for Vision products.

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App Store ecosystem generated $1.4 trillion in 2025, 90% commission-free

Apple has just published a new study from economists at Analysis Group that says $1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales was generated by the App Store ecosystem in 2025. Here are the details.

Ahead of WWDC next week, Apple has a new press release out today touting the benefits of the App Store ecosystem for developers.

“Developers are the heartbeat of the App Store, and this year’s incredible milestone is a testament to their boundless creativity,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s

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Apple again cuts the interest rate for Apple Card Savings accounts

Earlier this year, the Apple Card Savings account earned an interest rate of 3.65%. This was cut in April to 3.5%.

The rate has just been cut for a second time, and there may be more significant reductions further ahead …

Apple has just notified savings account holders that the interest rate has been cut again to 3.4%.

The partnership with Goldman Sachs does see the interest rate adjusted periodically, so this is nothing unusual. However, there are concerns that the upcoming

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iPhone 18 Pro Max may not be thicker after all

Late last year a leaker suggested that the trend of the Pro model iPhones getting thicker would continue with the iPhone 18 Pro Max .

However, a new report today gives the thickness as 8.75mm, which is exactly the same as the iPhone 17 Pro Max

The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max were both thicker and heavier than the previous year’s models. Back in November of last year, leaker Instant Digital said that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will be thicker and heavier still

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