I’m a very big AirPods fan. I use my AirPods Pro 2 all day, every day of the work week. But there’s one AirPods shortcoming that’s my only real complaint, and it involves toggling between noise modes in Control Center. Fortunately, I’ve found the perfect fix thanks to the Shortcuts app.

Let me explain a scenario I encounter often, that you may be able to relate to.

I’m wearing my AirPods Pro, but I’m not totally sure which

The second iOS 18.4 Release Candidate build is rolling out to developers and public beta testers today. In conjunction with that, Apple has shared the official release notes for iOS 18.4 for the first time. The release notes cover much of what we’ve reported here at 9to5Mac over the last month , but with a few new tidbits.

Apple has confirmed that iOS 18.4 will be released to everyone in April. With beat testing winding down, we’re likely

Apple just released a brand new RC (release candidate) build of iOS 18.4, bringing additional bug fixes and refinements to the update ahead of its imminent public launch.

This Monday, Apple released RC versions of its next big software updates.

iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, visionOS 2.4, and more are launching soon.

Normally an RC build is expected to be the final software version before public launch.

But as happened yesterday with macOS

I’ve described one of Waterfield’s earlier backpacks as a mini-Tardis, as it carries way more inside than you’d ever expect from the compact form factor, and that’s even more true of the latest Shinjuku Backpack.

It looks like a slim backpack suitable for a MacBook, charger, and a few other bits and pieces, but the beautifully-organized layout means it’s surprisingly capacious …

The bag is made from waxed canvas, a tough and highly water-resistant fabric, with

Your Friday lineup of the best Apple gear deals and accessories for them all is now ready to go. We are tracking solid on a couple different configurations alongside massive deals on models at up to the original prices. From there it’s over to Amazon Renewed Premium joined by some affordable Find My accessories – a and . All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break .

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Most of the time, the topic of AI is centered around very narrow applications of the technology, such as a chatbot or image generation. But Apple’s Photos app has three AI features that quietly succeed in meeting very common user needs, even if you don’t know those features are AI-powered.

I’d guess that the majority of iPhone users with Apple Intelligence support have no idea that the Photos app includes three AI features.

Those features, however, have been around since October and you’

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Apple’s first ever foldable iPhone is expected to launch in fall 2026 . The iPhone ‘Fold,’ as I’ve been calling it, will have a book-style design, and one new leak about its inner display shows Apple is doing exactly what I want with that extra screen real estate.

Weibo leaker has previously posted details about the iPhone Fold that were corroborated by others, and today a key detail about the foldable’s inner display.

The iPhone Fold’s large display will