Users under a higher risk of being targeted by hacking attempts will soon have the option to enable an extra set of security features on WhatsApp. Here are the details.

iPadOS 26 is a huge update for iPad users, with a bigger roster of productivity upgrades than ever before. Here are three new iPadOS 26 features I’ve been really loving on my iPad Pro.

Apple Vision Pro just got a powerful, immersive helicopter training and flight experience app. Rogue Labs has launched Flight Sight, which combines Apple Immersive Video, 3D helicopter models, spatial maps, and more for Apple Vision Pro users.

It’s the latest in a growing library of advanced, enterprise-focused apps for Apple Vision Pro.

Earlier this week, Bloomberg reported that Google and Apple are close to reaching a yearly $1 billion agreement for a version of the Gemini model that will power the revamped Siri next year.

But perhaps more interesting than the price tag is one factor that will actually affect everyone’s experience: its architecture. Here’s a look at how it will likely work.

iOS 26.1 launched this week, bringing changes not only for iPhone but also AirPods. That’s because Live Translation has expanded significantly. Here’s what’s new for AirPods in iOS 26.1.

Back in 2021, Apple introduced a new iPhone camera capability in the form of a new macro lens option with the ultrawide camera. It was exclusive to the Pro models until last year when it was extended across the iPhone 16 and 17 range.

As a built-in feature, it’s pretty impressive, but it doesn’t come close to the razor-thin depth of field you get with a dedicated macro lens. But a $150 snap-on iPhone lens gives you something remarkably close to this …

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Your Friday edition of 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now live and ready to roll. Today’s deals join the ongoing all-time lows on the M4 MacBook Air lineup at $250 off and start off with the most affordable 24GB M5 MacBook Pro at the lowest price we have tracked to date with over $125 in savings. Those offers sit alongside AirPods Pro 2 down at one of the lowest prices we have seen at over $100 off, alongside official Apple Watch Solo Loops from $5, the Bose holiday sale, and exclusive sitewide offer on Harber London’s gorgeous leather tech bags and folios. Scope it all out below. 

iOS 26.1 launched this week, and one of its new features lets you manually log workouts in the Fitness app. That’s means if you forget to start a workout on your Apple Watch, you can now still close your Activity rings and get the credit you deserve.

iOS 26 gave Apple Music a bunch of great new features, including the DJ-like AutoMix effect for song transitions. Now with iOS 26.1’s launch earlier this week, AutoMix has expanded to even work over AirPlay.

A new report from Weibo user highlights Apple’s continued work on refining the screen technology for the iPhone 18 Pro.

According to the rumor, Apple is testing a new way to reduce the size of the display cutout needed for the front-facing camera.

Siri’s delayed AI upgrades are still expected to ship next spring in iOS 26.4, and a new report this week about Google’s tech powering the features might be exactly what Apple and its users need.

Update 7:02am PT: The fun is over. Apple has fixed the pricing error and AirTag 4-packs are back to $99. Apple hasn’t canceled my order yet, though.

As first spotted by our friends at 9to5Toys, Apple’s website currently has a wild “deal” on AirTags: a 4-pack for $29 (down from $99).

Unfortunately, this is almost certainly a rare pricing mistake on Apple’s part…

Vince Gilligan, the creator of Breaking Bad, returns to television with a highly-anticipated new series premiering on Apple TV today.

Pluribus is a new sci-fi drama starring Rhea Seehorn as the most miserable person in the world who must save the world from happiness. The first two episodes of season one are available to watch now.

Apple has updated its trade-in value table for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches, with maximum payouts dropping by up to $145. Here are the details.

Following the release of Football Manager 26 Touch a couple of days ago, Apple Arcade got another three titles today. Here are the details.

Apple TV is close to wrapping up its most successful year ever, and today the streamer debuted trailers for two of its final premieres of 2025: docuseries Prehistoric Planet: Ice Age and thriller The Hunt.

Each year, Forbes and Statista ask nearly 20,000 veterans working at large U.S. companies to rate their employers. The 2025 rankings were released today, with Apple climbing quite significantly compared to last year.

Apple launched iOS 26 with its new Liquid Glass design language in September. Since then, third-party developers have been hard at work rolling out new Liquid Glass versions of their apps.

Now, Apple has debuted a new page on the Apple Developer website offering a visual gallery of how developers are adopting Liquid Glass in their apps.

The iPhone 17 lineup is still fresh, but leaks indicate Apple is working to finalize designs for next year’s iPhone models, and a new rumor about the iPhone Air 2 sounds it could get the upgrade many users have asked for: two rear cameras. Here’s why I think that’s the best possible second-gen upgrade.

Alongside the expansion of its renewable energy portfolio in Australia, Apple has announced a new Restore Fund investment in New Zealand. Here are the details.

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This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: iPhone 18 Pro color rumors, iOS 27, iPhone Air 2 camera upgrade, M5 Macs, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.

Starting next year, WhatsApp will finally add support for usernames, rather than relying exclusively on phone numbers. In a new update shared with businesses, Meta has detailed the rollout schedule and technical transition plan.