Apple News+ is quickly becoming a hidden gem in the Apple ecosystem

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In iOS and iPadOS 18.4, Apple hit us with a little bit of a surprise feature : a new Food section in the Apple News app. While it’s only available for subscribers, it’s an extremely

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Apple loses yet another round in ‘iPhone’ trademark battle in Brazil

After a unanimous decision in a federal court, Apple has suffered yet another legal setback in Brazil, this time over the rights to the “iPhone” trademark.

Longtime 9to5Mac readers may remember that Brazilian electronics company IGB Eletrônica (formerly Gradiente) has been fighting Apple for more than a decade over the right to use the “iPhone” name in the country.

Gradiente filed for the “G Gradiente Iphone” trademark in 2000 and was granted registration in 2008. By


iPhone 17

iPhone 17 Pro: Seven new features are coming later this year

It’s going to be a big fall for Apple thanks to the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air , which has potential to be a massive hit . But what about Apple’s flagship Pro models? Here are seven new features coming to the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max this September.

The iPhone’s cameras get better every year, but often Apple’s big improvements focus on the rear cameras.

With the full iPhone 17 line, though, Apple will upgrade the front camera from a

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Control Center in iOS 19 will upgrade my favorite feature in three ways

Control Center has gotten so much better over the past year, with a fully customizable toolset that’s always expanding . And my most-used Control Center feature , Background Sounds, will get even better in iOS 19 per a recent Apple announcement.

Background Sounds is Apple’s own built-in white noise-style feature in iOS.

The feature has been around for years, but it got better last year in two main ways:

  • New Fire and Night sounds were added
  • and the upgraded Control Center toggle provided
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Apple Silicon

Security Bite: Apple’s push for chip independence could boost device security

Since Apple launched its M-series processors and recently the C1 cellular modem , the company has been slowly but surely moving toward complete chip independence. Apple is even working on its own Bluetooth and Wi-Fi solution , which is reportedly coming with new Home products and the iPhone 17 lineup in the Fall.

One obvious benefit of developing chips in-house is energy efficiency. Apple toated this with the introduction of Apple Silicon what feels like a hundred years ago, and with its latest C1 modem, which


HomeKit Weekly: Don’t underestimate the benefits of a HomeKit door sensor

A good door and window sensor doesn’t just tell you when something opens or closes. It can trigger lights, tweak thermostat settings, or alert you when you’re not home. The new checks all the boxes with fast, reliable alerts, local automation support, and wide compatibility thanks to native Matter over Thread. If you’ve been holding off on adding a sensor to your setup, this one makes a strong case.

HomeKit Weekly is a series focused on smart home accessories, automation tips and tricks

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Apple Pay and Apple Cash are down for many iPhone users

Trying to make a payment using your iPhone? You might need to use a third-party service, as Apple Cash appears to be down, and Apple Pay looks to be struggling too.

Many users on social media being unable to use Apple Pay today.

Based on the reports, the issue seems to affect both Apple Pay and Apple Cash.

These problems shortly after 11:00 a.m. Eastern.

I have verified that Apple Cash isn’t working for me or many other iPhone users.

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‘Apple in China’ book convincingly argues that the iPhone could be killed overnight

Based on more than 200 interviews with former Apple execs and engineers, Patrick McGee’s ought to leave Tim Cook laying awake at night. It makes a convincing argument that the iPhone could be killed overnight should the Chinese government wish it.

This is a book reminiscent of Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs in its careful research and the detailed inside stories it tells about Apple. The company’s official line is that it’s full of inaccuracies, but the case it makes is an incredibly persuasive one …


Jony Ive’s dream iPhone that’s all screen may finally be coming true

After years of more iterative, some might say ‘boring’ iPhone updates, Apple has major new designs coming soon. And one upcoming iPhone model, timed for the product’s 20th anniversary, looks set to make a long-time Jony Ive dream come true.

Jony Ive is no longer at Apple, but his dream for the iPhone seems closer than ever to becoming reality.

Throughout the designer’s tenure at Apple, he repeatedly expressed a desire for the iPhone to eventually achieve a final state that

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Deals: M4 MacBook Air $849 or 24GB model $170 off, Powerbeats Pro 2 $90 off, iPhone 15/16 Pro, more

Amazon’s is now live and kicking alongside a series of new deals on Apple and Beats gear. The details on the early Amazon Memorial Day event , but you’ll also find a new all-time low on alongside entry-level configurations . Next we spotted as well as as much as on Apple’s latest . Alongside the ongoing $50 price drops on the new , open box units with full warranties are and you’ll find everything else waiting down below.

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