Apple today released big iOS 18.4 and visionOS 2.4 updates, each of which come with a brand new app: ‘Apple Vision Pro’ is the newest iPhone app, and ‘Spatial Gallery’ is new to Vision Pro. Here’s everything you should know about Apple’s latest apps.

As reported last year, the Unicode Consortium had teased eight new emoji that would become available on platforms such as iOS and Android. Now with the official release of iOS 18.4 to the public, Apple has finally introduced support for these new emoji.

Apple is going to debut its thinnest ever iPhone later this year, at just 5.5mm thin. While this new cutting-edge iPhone will have some compromises to shave nearly half the thickness of a normal iPhone, there’ll still be a number of features you won’t be compromising on. We’ll be delving into some of the pros and cons here.

Apple has released iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4 to the public and despite it not including the highly anticipated contextual Siri with on screen awareness, it still arrives with several noteworthy features. In this hands on video, we step through the top 10 iOS 18.4 features and changes that users should be aware of. Be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more iOS-related videos.

Today alongside iOS 18.4 and its various other software updates, Apple has shipped brand new firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4. Here’s what you should know.

Today Apple released its latest array of major software updates. Now, the company has outlined all the security fixes introduced by iOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, and more.

I have tried dozens of MagSafe chargers in the past few years. I swap the ones on my desk, nightstand, and travel bag almost monthly as I try out new ones. This fits squarely in the “could be awesome, could be a gimmick” category. It folds down small, charges an iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods simultaneously, and promises fast charging in a slim package.

Apple has just released a variety of software updates across its platforms, such as iOS 18.4, macOS 15.4, and more. tvOS 18.4 is a relatively minor release, but it does come with some nice enhancements to the Apple TV app. Here’s what’s new.

Apple has just released macOS Sequoia 15.4 to all Mac users. This latest software update includes a variety of new features and enhancements, like a redesigned Mail app, new widgets, Apple Intelligence changes, and more. Here’s what‘s new.

Apple has released watchOS 11.4 for Apple Watch users, and while it isn’t a particularly big update, it does include a few new features and at least one key bug fix. Here’s what’s new.

Update: After initially listing watchOS 11.4 on its website as released, the site has since been updated to remove the update. It’s unknown when it will return.

Alongside iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, Apple is also rolling out visionOS 2.4 for Apple Vision Pro users today. The update brings Apple Intelligence support, a new Spatial Gallery app, and more.

iOS 18.4 is now available for iPhone users everywhere. The update brings new Apple Intelligence features, upgrades to Apple News, new emoji, CarPlay changes, and more. Head below for the rundown on all the new features in iOS 18.4.

Apple TV+ has been on a hot streak lately, and that’s only expected to continue in April. Seth Rogen’s hit comedy The Studio will release new episodes all month, and there’s another prestige series just around the corner: Jon Hamm’s Your Friends & Neighbors is getting strong early buzz, and already scored a season 2 pickup. It will be joined this month by surrealist comedy Government Cheese, new family content, and an intriguing French drama. Here’s everything coming to Apple TV+ in April.

This is your last chance to jump into the Amazon before the whole thing shuts down tonight, however the final day of the sale is ushering in some notable price drops for World Backup Day 2025. Our master roundup is loaded with deals on portable SSDs, microSD cards, flash drives, NAS systems, and more, but we are also tracking some Apple gear deals today as well – Apple’s new iPad (A16) hits new lows at up to $50 off, you can save up to $312 on the 1TB 13-inch M4 iPad Pro, and the 36GB M4 Max MacBook Pro is now $350 off. On top of that, the Twelve South’s wonderful 15W 3-in-1 HiRise 3 Deluxe MagSafe charging stand just hit the $100 Amazon all-time low, and you’ll find plenty more down below. 

Fernando and Jeff talk WWDC 2025, why we need to bring back in-person keynotes, iOS 19 leaks, the future of Apple Intelligence, iOS 18.4, ChatGPT Siri vs standalone, and more.

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Last week Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman held a live Q&A where he answered a variety of questions about Apple. Here’s what he revealed about iOS 19’s upcoming brand new design.

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The number of Made in India iPhones is expected to more than double this year, as Apple seeks to further reduce its dependence on China, says a local report.

Key iPhone assembler Foxconn is said to be conducting trials to ensure that it can ramp up volume while meeting Apple’s tight quality standards at its latest iPhone plant in the country…

When Steve Jobs first introduced the iPad, he called it “a third category of device.” One that would do certain things better than a laptop or smartphone. But what happens when foldable iPhones can operate as both smartphone and iPad equivalents? Does that “third device” disappear?

An Apple patent has described extending the Apple Watch Fall Detection system to other wearable devices. This includes Vision Pro, a future Apple Glasses product – and even a smart contact lens.

The patent says that such wearables could be even more effective that the Apple Watch implementation, for two reasons …

Apple has been fined $162M by France’s competition regulator for the way App Tracking Transparency is implemented, stating that this is an abuse of the company’s powers.

This bizarre ruling follows a complaint by a group of trade associations representing advertisers who are no longer able to access user data to serve personalized ads …

A new report says that SpaceX is trying to block Apple’s expansion plans for iPhone satellite messaging by pressuring the FCC to intervene.

Elon Musk’s close relationship with both the White House and the FCC chair could give SpaceX a substantial advantage in an ongoing battle between the two companies for radio spectrum …

Today, MacBook Pro, and we’ll be delving into them here.

Apple is reportedly working on a new M5 refresh, which is set to debut ‘later this year.’ While this update will just be a small chip upgrade, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reaffirms that we’ll see a larger overhaul in 2026.

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple will be adopting its new in-house modems in another product in 2027: that being the M6 .

Apple is cooking up a fully revamped Health app, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This project, codenamed Mulberry, will feature a new health coach. It’s set to debut next spring in iOS 19.4.

According to the latest edition of the iPad Pro will reportedly be one of the first devices powered by Apple’s new M5 silicon.

Dreame is holding one of its best sales yet through March 31st. With this spring cleaning sale, you can pick up many of Dreame’s home cleaning products, including robot vacuums, stick vacuums, wet-and-dry vacuums, and its hair dryer – all for up to 50% off.

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Apple announced WWDC25 earlier this week, taking place on June 9th. That means we’re just around the corner from seeing all of Apple’s annual software upgrades, including iOS 19, iPadOS 19, macOS 16, visionOS 3, tvOS 19, watchOS 12, and possibly even more.

iOS 19 is anticipated to receive a massive overhaul this year, bringing a fresh coat of paint to the operating system. However, here we’ll be focusing on Apple’s second round of AI features coming to iPhone.

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.

Yumbox is an easy to use app that allows you to keep track of your favorite restaurants in your area. You can easily log all of your favorites, categorize them as you see fit, and then once you’re done – you’ll easily be able to filter all of your top picks.

In the past year, Apple has had an interesting trend across its new hardware releases: a bigger focus on thermal performance. It kicked off with the last year, and then continued with the iPhone 16 lineup. However, the unfortunately never received such thermal upgrades, despite being one of the products that might need it the most.

As someone who has used their iPad Pro as their main computer for about seven years, I know how magical the accessory experience can be. When Apple introduced its , I was in awe of its design and function, which transformed the iPad into a full-on computer experience. However, at $350, it is more expensive than a new iPad 11th-gen. So, I’m always looking for cheaper alternatives and finally found a and Apple Pencil alternative that has exceeded my expectations. Let’s talk about them.

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The iPhone 16e isn’t a “cheap” iPhone like the iPhone SE. It’s. While the last version of the iPhone SE felt like an “old iPhone” with its older design and missing features, the iPhone 16e brings modern functionality at a lower price point. It has a big display, Face ID, USB-C, and a powerful chip. In other words, it’s the perfect iPhone for businesses buying thousands of iPhones at a time, which is why the $599 price point isn’t a huge problem. Compared to the iPhone 16, it’s a bargain, and it’s likely to end up being free with a cellular contract.

Apple acquired Beats back in 2014, and it’s certainly been interesting to watch Apple’s varying decisions over the years. For the most part, the Beats brand has stayed completely intact. Beats Music was replaced with Apple Music, and the Beats 1 radio station on Apple Music was subsequently rebranded.

Obviously, Apple has continued to release over the years. More recently, though, Apple has begun to do something very fascinating. It’s now positioning Beats as an accessory brand.

Google on Friday released a major update for Google Maps users on iOS, at least for those in the European Union. With the latest version of the app, iPhone users can now set Google Maps as their default navigation app, completely replacing Apple Maps.

If you’ve been holding out hope that Apple might soon release a new “mini” version of the iPhone, it’s time to move on. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple has no plans to release another “iPhone mini” device.

Apple TV+ is currently airing one of its best reviewed comedies ever: Seth Rogen’s The Studio. But the TV+ comedy that will always live on in our hearts and minds—Ted Lasso—is currently preparing a new season. Here’s everything we know about Ted Lasso season 4.

Smart home automation is all about convenience or security. For me, automation with motorized shades is one upgrade that makes a real difference day-to-day. Instead of manually raising and lowering them at the beginning and end of the day, automation ensures the perfect amount of light—without thinking about it. Recently, SmartWings announced a new set of Matter-enabled shades that introduce Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, eliminating the need for charging. While PoE is an option, it’s not required, making these some of the most best smart home motorized shades on the market.

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.

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.