Many social media apps encourage you to give them access to your contacts. If you do so, they will let you know which of your contacts are on the platform so that you can send them a friend request.

This can be problematic because you may not wish to share your online presence with everybody in your contacts, and because you are effectively sharing the personal data of other people without their consent. Bluesky says its own “privacy-first” approach is different …

Back in the summer, a new Apple Manufacturing Academy was announced, partnering with Michigan State University. The initiative provides free training and consultancy to American businesses to help them innovate their production processes.

Small businesses that received help from Apple engineers said that the company shared frank lessons about its “bendgate” experience …

There’s never been any doubt that next year’s iPhone Fold is going to be an extremely expensive device, but a small detail in a report published yesterday provides a further steer on what to expect.

We’ve so far seen pricing estimates in the $1,800 to $2,500 range, and yesterday’s report may be one reason to expect something closer to the higher end …

Apple is reportedly in exploratory conversations with at least one partner to potentially handle iPhone chip assembly and packaging in India for the first time. Here are the details.

Optimizing and perfecting my Mac setup is one of my favorite things to do. I love my M4 MacBook Pro, and surrounding it with accessories that improve my productivity is key to my workflow. If you’re shopping for a Mac user this holiday season, here are some things they will love.

In fact, almost all of these products are on my desk as I write this story.

Apple has simplified the battery replacement process and is selling the battery through its Self Service Repair Store, complete with an updated step-by-step guide. Here are the details.

The AI-powered answer engine startup has rebuilt its iPad app, in an attempt to broaden its appeal to students and professionals who rely on the iPad for their daily tasks. Here are the details.

If you woke up today eagerly looking for the weekly refresh of your “Favorites Mix” in Apple Music, you were probably disappointed when you couldn’t find it.

However, it turns out Apple is just rebranding the “Favorites Mix.” It’s now simply called “Your Essentials” in your Apple Music library.

What happens when Apple sherlocks the idea of an app that you had a while ago? You build it anyway.

In response to a recent trademark petition claiming X had abandoned the Twitter name, the company updated its Terms of Service today, in an apparent effort to preempt the filing. Here are the details.

Apple Watch offers a wide collection of watch faces to choose from, but Apple says its most popular is the Photos face, which received two new features in watchOS 26.

iOS 26.2 launched last week, and among its many new features, AirPods Live Translation has expanded to more users. Here’s how to use AirPods’ powerful recent addition.

It’s no coincidence that pCloud is based in Switzerland, which has the strictest laws in the world when it comes to personal data. This is one of the reasons the cloud storage service has over 22 million users worldwide.

Now for a limited time, pCloud’s holiday deal lets you save up to 62% off its Family Lifetime 3in1 Bundle and all Family Lifetime plans.

While the European Commission has signaled that it may be satisfied with Apple’s proposed changes to comply with the Digital Markets Act, recent U.S. court rulings are leading a group of developers to press European regulators for tougher enforcement in the region. Here are the details.

As holiday shopping enters the final stretch, it’s not too late to secure your favorite Apple gear. Whether you’re looking to score a new pair of AirPods Pro 3, new Apple accessories, or a MacBook Air, time is running out but you can still act quick.

Head below for the official 9to5Mac last-minute gift guide.

Powerbeats Pro 2 just got new firmware from Apple, here are the details and instructions on how to update.

Soon, you’ll be able to ask ChatGPT to quickly create Apple Music playlists, among other things. Here’s why.

Apple has announced its annual “Ring in the New Year” challenge for Apple Watch users. A new Apple Watch Activity Challenge is set for January, encouraging you to begin 2026 on the right foot by closing all three rings for seven days in a row.

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Apple is working to finalize designs for next year’s flagship iPhone lineup, and a new report says the highly anticipated iPhone Fold could have a unique shape, with an inner display that’s more wide than tall. Here are the details.

Today The Information published an extensive report on future iPhone models, and it included an exciting new detail about the forthcoming iPhone 17e. MagSafe support is reportedly coming.

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is highlighting some of the best Apple holiday deals you can still land under the tree. Those include down at $30 (nearly 25% off), up to 25% off TechWoven cases for iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, and the new Last-Minute Savings sale at Best Buy. Check it all out below.

It’s going to be an exciting two years for iPhone users. A new report from The Information details the eight new iPhones in the works inside Apple, including the highly-anticipated iPhone Fold and iPhone 20.

Rumors indicate Apple has a packed lineup of new Macs coming next year, and the latest leak indicates there could be a surprise reappearance of the iMac Pro with M5.