iOS 27 has long-awaited fix for common iPhone wireless issue

In iOS 27, Apple says it took extra care to make its software “more responsive, reliable, and delightful.” There are a variety of fixes that should make your iPhone faster , including one update for network transitions.


You may soon be able to create and export custom WhatsApp stickers straight from ChatGPT

OpenAI is working on a feature that allows users to export custom stickers created on ChatGPT straight into WhatsApp. Here are the details.


These automakers still don’t support CarPlay, here’s why

CarPlay is a must-have for the majority of car buyers, but three major automakers don’t support the platform. Here’s the latest on why Tesla, Rivian, and GM continue to resist CarPlay — and whether there’s any chance they change their approach.


New AirPods could launch next month, and one feature sounds very exciting

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro unveiling next month might also bring the launch of new AirPods with cameras. Here’s why the addition of cameras could prove especially compelling.


PSA: Claude Code enabling auto mode as default next week, Anthropic says

Claude Code auto mode will become the default permission setting for users next week.

Starting August 14, sessions for Pro, Max, and Team users will use it unless a user or administrator has pinned another setting.


9to5Mac Daily: August 7, 2026 – iPhone Fold hype, macOS updates

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MacBook Pro users will soon have two compelling new upgrade options

Apple is rumored to give MacBook Pro users two very different new models to choose from this fall: an M6 MacBook Pro and an all-new MacBook Ultra. Here’s what’s coming.


Apple seems to have abandoned Cinematic mode, and that’s a mistake

When Apple unveiled the iPhone 13 back in 2021, it made a huge deal over a headline new feature, Cinematic mode . This is the video equivalent of Portrait mode, allowing you to select a focus point and blur the background.

Portrait mode has improved dramatically in successive generations, but the same cannot be said of Cinematic mode. The company appears to have completely lost interest in the feature, and although that’s understandable in one way, I would argue it’s a big mistake …


Apple expands refurb store with rare M5 MacBook Pro configs, Apple TV 4K, more

Apple has added a host of new products to its official Certified Refurbished Store this week. New M5 MacBook Pro models, the Studio Display XDR, high-end M5 MacBook Air configurations, and more are available.


Deals: Apple Watch Series 11 $172 off, Nike Watch bands, AirPods Pro 3, MacBook Neo discounts, more

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is ready to usher in the end of the work week with ongoing and now even lower price on AirPods Pro 3 at 25% off, but we are also tracking the return of all AirPods Max 2 colors at $100 off . Those deals join Apple Watch Series 11 models up to $172 off , some rare discounts on official Apple Nike Watch bands , a FREE $25 Best Buy credit with MacBook Neo (or up to $