Apple adds Apple TV and iPad mini models to ‘obsolete’ products list

Apple has its list of vintage and obsolete products today, with additions that include select Apple TV HD, iPad mini, and MacBook Air models.

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ChatGPT app launches for CarPlay on iOS 26.4

Last week, Apple released iOS 26.4, which enabled support for voice-based AI apps to CarPlay for the first time.

Just a few days later, OpenAI has updated the ChatGPT app for iPhone to take advantage of this change. Now, ChatGPT is fully accessible via a dedicated CarPlay app.

As we’ve explained before, Apple limits the categories of apps that are allowed in CarPlay. This is done for safety reasons, as well as design limitations of Apple’s CarPlay framework. Unlike iPhone

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Apple releases new AirPods Max 2 firmware update

arrive in stores tomorrow ( read our 9to5Mac review here ), and ahead of their launch, Apple has shipped new firmware for the headphones.

If you’re picking up a new pair of AirPods Max 2 tomorrow, Apple already has a new update ready to install.

Apple just released firmware build 8E251 for AirPods Max 2.

Exactly one week ago, Apple shipped new firmware for AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 4.

Since the AirPods Max 2 include the same

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Get ready to celebrate Apple’s 50th with the perfect playlist

This story is part of 9to5Mac’s series celebrating Apple’s 50th anniversary.

It’s certainly not news that Apple has made tremendous contributions to the music industry. But what’s often overlooked is its role as a tastemaker in the music space, not just changing the way songs are bought and sold but what people are actually listening to.

I’ve compiled a comprehensive, but curated playlist of some of the best songs that Apple has used in commercials, product introductions, events


Paul McCartney headlining Apple’s 50th anniversary bash at Apple Park tonight

Paul McCartney is officially set to perform at Apple Park in celebration of Apple’s 50th anniversary. The legendary artist was spotted sound checking yesterday evening at Apple’s headquarters ahead of the gig set to take place later tonight …

In a post on Reddit, a user shared an image of McCartney’s soundcheck last night, seen above.

You can see the former Beatle and the rest of his band on the rainbow stage inside the Apple Park ring. The rainbow structure has been transformed into a proper concert


Sonos releases two new products, including $299 portable AirPlay 2 speaker

Update 3/31: The and are now available.

Remember that from just over a week ago? It’s now official, and there’s a second new Sonos product announced today too.

First up is the , a new Bluetooth and AirPlay 2 portable speaker that includes a handle and charging base. At $299, it sits between the more premium ($489.99) and more affordable ($179) while offering some of the best features of both

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iOS 27 might give iPhone’s keyboard a new autocorrect feature

iOS 27 is set to be packed with AI upgrades, headlined by the new Siri app. But a today says iOS 27 might also upgrade the iPhone’s keyboard with a new autocorrect feature.

Recently in iOS 26.4, Apple rolled out some changes to the iPhone’s keyboard that it says improves accuracy.

Now, per a new Bloomberg report, it sounds like even bigger keyboard updates might be coming with iOS 27.

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Apple has explored an updated system keyboard that expands autocorrect by


New Siri multitasking upgrade detailed in latest iOS 27 report

Siri may not be any better in iOS 26.5 beta , but we’re continuing to learn a lot more about iOS 27’s version. Mark Gurman reports for that Apple is developing an upgrade to Siri that will improve its multitasking abilities.

The latest rumor highlights just how stagnant Siri has been over the years.

As part of iOS 18, Apple improved Siri’s ability to remember context between sequential requests. Siri in iOS 27 is expected to have actual persistent context, not just


NASA’s Artemis II launch to be filmed in Apple Vision Pro immersive video

NASA’s Artemis II mission around the Moon is tomorrow, April 1, and Apple Vision Pro users will be glad to hear it’s being captured in immersive video for a future release.

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Deals – Last Day Big Spring Sale: MacBook up to $300 off, AirPods Pro 3/Max 2, iPad, Apple Watch $300 off, more

This is it folks, the final day of the 2026 Amazon Big Spring Sale has arrived. The deals are still flying with price drops on AirPods Pro 3 and the return of the AirPods Max 2 pre-order deal (here’s our hands-on review ), but we have also featured this 1TB M5 MacBook Pro that launched at $1,799 and is now $250 less than that alongside your last shot at the Big Spring MacBook deals with up to

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