Apple released iOS 18.4 for iPhone users on with Priority Notifications, new emoji, several changes to CarPlay, and more. According to a growing number of users, however, the iOS 18.4 update has rendered CarPlay unusable in their cars.
more…Benjamin and Chance start with a catch-up on changes to Friday Night Baseball, before diving into the software updates of the week, with the launch of iOS 18.4 and the first iOS 18.5 beta launching. Also, thoughts on Apple’s rumored AI Health service plans, and the latest on finding a new partner for the Apple Card.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin embarks on a mission to convert baby videos from old camcorder tapes, to digital files. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
Rivian is one of several CarPlay holdouts, opting instead to build its own infotainment system focused on deep integration with the R1S and R1T hardware. A new aftermarket accessory hitting the market this month, however, claims that it will add CarPlay and a wide suite of other apps to Rivian with a do-it-yourself installation process that takes just 25 minutes.
more…A battle is apparently breaking out among companies looking to get in on the Apple Card business. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are all in talks to become the payment network behind Apple Card…
more…Apple released iOS 18.4 to everyone this week, and it comes with a big upgrade to the Home app. With iOS 18.4, users can now add robot vacuums to HomeKit for the first time thanks to the Matter smart home standard.
Here are the best robot vacuums compatible with HomeKit in iOS 18.4…
more…We’re just over two months away from Apple announcing iOS 19 at WWDC25. A new rumor this week says that iOS 19 will drop support for three iPhone models: iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max. All three of those phones were released in September 2018.
more…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.
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.
more…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.
more…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.
more…According to a report from the Financial Times, citing “people familiar with the decisions,” Apple is set to be “fined and ordered to revise its App Store rules” in the European Union as soon as next week. The fines, however, won’t be as dramatic as initially expected, thanks in part to President Trump.
more…After announcing WWDC 2025 earlier this week, Apple is now notifying winners of this year’s Swift Student Challenge. Developers can also head to Apple’s website to check their status.
more…Benjamin and Chance get excited for iOS 19, off the back of WWDC 2025 being officially announced this week. Also, Siri fallout continues with newly announced leadership changes, with Vision Pro lead Mike Rockwell taking over the voice assistant. We debate whether that’s a good thing. Also, AirPods Max gets a software update out-of-the-blue, and Bloomberg reports Apple is considering adding a camera to the Apple Watch.
And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin gets his first real experience with electric car ownership, and the quirks of the cables and charging apps that it entails. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.
Apple officially set the date for WWDC 2025 today, which is where it will announce iOS 19 and its other new software platforms. According to rumors, iOS 19 is set to be one of the biggest software revamps in Apple’s history.
Now, a new video from Jon Prosser has more tidbits on what to expect from the all-new iOS 19 design. Mark Gurman, meanwhile, says Apple has even more planned for iOS 19 and Prosser’s renders are missing key details …
more…Baseball fans, rejoice: the 2025 MLB season kicks off this week. In celebration of the new season, T-Mobile’s annual offer of free MLB.TV is now available.
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