watchOS 11.4 launched a couple weeks ago, bringing with it a new alarm feature that offers something new for users who wear their Apple Watch to sleep.

I love outlet adaptors for HomeKit, but if you still use them to automate lamps, it might be time to switch things up (sorry for the pun). Smart plugs are a great way to get started, but smart bulbs give you more control over the lighting experience and work with overhead lights. With smart bulbs, you can change the color, set different brightness levels, and group them by room or scene. It is an easy upgrade that adds flexibility without complicating your setup. This week, I am looking at the .

Apple TV+ recently announced that its longest-running comedy, Mythic Quest, has been canceled. But there was some good news thrown in with the bad. Apple gave its blessing for the creative team to revise the finale for a more fitting ending, but that has introduced a George Lucas-eque problem.

There’s a lot of excitement around iOS 19 due to the major redesign it will bring, but the update is also expected to introduce a new paid service that’s sure to be included in Apple One. Here’s what’s coming.

While we are still tracking one of the best prices ever on Apple Certified Refurb Apple Watch Ultra 2 units as well as Apple Pencil Pro, today’s lineup of Apple deals are (mostly) all about Apple Watch Series 10. Despite the fear of looming price hikes around very corner on the internet, Amazon is now offering 42mm and 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 back down at the lowest price we have tracked to date with $100 off the list prices across several configurations. The deals start from $299 in brand-new condition and as low as $270 on open-box units, ranging up through the titanium models. Those offers join the best deals we have tracked on the 15-inch 16GB M4 MacBook Air and whole lot more you’ll find down below. 

Apple Sports has rightfully earned a reputation for being an app that continues to deliver. The latest win is a new social feature coming to Apple Sports called Game Card Sharing.

Current tensions around US trade policy may be helping delay a coming EU penalty against Apple, according to a new Wall Street Journal report. Here are the details.

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Ever wonder what malware macOS can detect and remove without help from third-party software? Apple continuously adds new malware detection rules to Mac’s built-in XProtect suite. While most rule names (signatures) are obfuscated, with a bit of reversing engineering, security researchers can map them to their common industry names.

In this edition of 9to5Mac Security Bite, I revisit a story I started working on in May of 2024. Because Apple is continuously adding new modules to its XProtect suite to combat the latest malware trends, I suspect this column will continue to update over time. Here’s what malware your Mac can detect and remove on its own:

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Apple’s China troubles keep abounding. While the company’s main concern is an ongoing trade war between the US and China, where most Apple products are manufactured, iPhone sales are another big struggle. And a new report on Q1 smartphone sales in China shows things are getting worse.

I’ve often said I’m a Mac-first guy. If I were only allowed to keep one piece of Apple tech, then I’d hand in my iPhone and iPads (yeah, I’ll get to that plural …) without blinking.

If I want to work while traveling, then my MacBook Pro naturally comes with me. But you may be surprised to know that I’ve also commonly taken it with me on vacations and even some long weekends away …

Seeing people who aren’t developers create apps through vibe coding lately has reminded me of something from two years ago that bodes well for the future of Siri. Vibe coding is the term assigned to the process of building apps using AI by describing the app that you want to exist.

WhatsApp this week released a major update that adds a new way to create and manage sticker packs without having to leave the app. Read on as we detail exactly what’s new for WhatsApp users.

Apple’s Reminders app has become a powerful task manager in recent years, and there’s one highly versatile feature that helps me stay sane when my to-do list grows out of control: Smart Lists.

Following Severance is a tough job, but Apple TV+ has done surprisingly well so far, helped in large part by Seth Rogen’s hit comedy The Studio. And per a new interview with one of the show’s co-creators, there’s no end in sight for the series.

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: Apple Vision Air, iPadOS 19 getting Mac-like, watchOS 12, and AI Siri’s surprising timing. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.

Over the week, the Trump administration announced a set of exemptions for its tariffs imposed on products imported into the United States from China. The exemptions cover product categories like smartphones and laptops, giving Apple a huge reprieve for the iPhone, Mac, and more. In comments earlier this week, Trump bragged about how he “helped” Apple with these exemptions.

A new report from The Washington Post dives into the inner workings of the Trump administration, particularly as they relate to Apple CEO Tim Cook.

AT&T has offered fiber internet for years, but today it’s launching a new All-Fi Pro plan designed to give users valuable internet perks at no extra cost. Here are the details.

After previously offering a 50% discount, Google is now giving US college students free Gemini Advanced and Google One AI Premium for 15 months.

Benjamin and Chance talk about the news and rumors of the week, including a report that iPadOS 19 will gain Mac-like productivity and multitasking features, the claim that Tim Cook is laser focused on beating Meta to AR glasses, and there’s profiles about some of the internal management dysfunction in the AI groups. Also, Apple has kicked off a rare sales promo at its stores in celebration of Earth Day.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin used public EV charging for the first time this past weekend, and hit a rather unfortunate snag. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join.

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iOS 18.5 has been in beta testing for the last couple weeks, but so far it’s pretty light on changes. However, this week’s new iOS 18.5 betas introduced an update to Apple Mail that exposes a key hidden feature.

Joining some ongoing discounts on iPhone 16 Pro and M4 iPad Pro, today we are kicking things off with a particularly notable deal on Apple Certified Refurb Apple Watch Ultra 2 units. Regularly $799 and currently $679 from Apple, you can now land ‘pristine condition’ models at $580 – one of the best prices ever and one that might not last long. We also spotted new-open box Apple Pencil Pro back at $80 – also one of the best we have ever tracked – and a massive $1,000 price drop on the previous-generation M2 iPad Pro for today only. Those offers join a new low on this steel Apple Find My water bottle, SSDs for your iPhone, chargers, and more. All of that and more awaits below in today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

Apple TV+ is having a big year, but the Apple TV 4K streaming box still awaits its first revision since 2022—and that update is coming. Here are four features to expect when the new Apple TV 4K arrives later this year.

We’re currently seeing growing concern about the potentially harmful impact of things like social media usage by kids and teens, with many states and countries enacting laws to address this. Discord has responded by starting to use a mix of AI-powered face scans and ID checks in two specific scenarios …

A survey has revealed that the majority of Americans have seen their broadband bill go up in the past year, with the average increase hitting an eye-opening $195. But there are four things you can do about that …

In the midst of the trade war between the US and China, companies like Apple have been trying to find ways to avoid the crazy tariffs imposed by President Trump on imports. A report earlier this month revealed that, as part of these plans, Apple wanted to expand its assembly line in Brazil – and now the company is already assembling the new iPhone 16e in the country.

Federal funding has been restored for a crucial cybersecurity program used by Apple and other tech giants, in a last-minute U-turn. Security experts had described the original decision to remove funding as stupid, dangerous, and chaotic.

However, the future of the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program remains uncertain, despite its role in helping tech giants identify and fix security holes found in their products …

Lawyers representing Apple said the company may not be able to trust Meta, after the social network company leaked internal data shared with the company in confidence.

Amusingly, Meta didn’t share the data deliberately, but instead used a method of redacting a PDF which is well-known for being trivial to undo …

Apple Intelligence was announced with iOS 18 and has been available since last October, when Apple released iOS 18.1 to the public. Although most apps provide support for Apple Intelligence features by default, developers can choose not to have them in their apps – and it seems that Meta has decided to do so.

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As someone who shoots a lot of mobile video — whether it’s for YouTube, social media, or just testing the latest gear — I’m always on the hunt for tools that can help me create better looking footage. We recently got our hands on the Hohem iSteady M7, a 3-axis smartphone gimbal designed to bring pro-level stabilization and tracking to your smartphone setup. After using it for a few weeks, we think it might be one of the best smartphone gimbals we’ve seen yet.

One of the best things about Apple products is how well they tend to work together. Various ‘continuity’ features create magic moments and a seamless experience. Recently I was having reliability issues with one such feature, though: Universal Clipboard. Here’s what went wrong, and the simple fix.

Following the release of iOS 18.4 earlier this month, iPhone users reported several different connectivity problems with CarPlay. Now, Apple has released iOS 18.4.1, which includes a fix for at least one of the reported CarPlay problems…

Anyone who’s ever used a MacBook knows how much value they can add to your personal and professional life. But for power users, the device you need can range anywhere from $1,600-$6,000. If you’re looking for a smarter way to buy, Upgraded makes it easy and affordable with one low monthly subscription.

Apple has long offered their iPhone upgrade program. But there’s no equivalent for MacBooks. Until now.

John, the founder of Upgraded, used to constantly buy MacBooks to keep up with demands from his work. He tried to resell old devices on Facebook Marketplace, but it was slow, tiring, and constantly messaging buyers distracted him from the rest of life. He thought, “Why isn’t there an easy way to get the latest MacBook?” …

American Airlines is the most popular airline in the US, and an especially great option for Apple fans thanks to free Apple Music and Apple TV+ offers. But unlike some of its competitors, it has always charged for Wi-Fi connectivity. Fortunately, that practice is about to end: free Wi-Fi is coming to American Airlines soon.

Apple released iOS 18.4.1, and in addition to CarPlay bug fixes, the update also patches two security vulnerabilities that Apple says were actively exploited in the wild. The security fixes are also included in macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, and visionOS 2.4.1.

Not long after Severance’s second season ended, Apple’s website jokingly listed the “Lumon Terminal Pro” as part of its Mac lineup. It turns out though, one part of that product is actually being created: there’s a real-life, Severance-inspired “MDR Dasher Keyboard” in the works, and you can sign up to be the first notified when it launches.

For the past couple years, Apple has put a large emphasis on lock screen customization. But, have you ever wondered: what if I could easily create my own custom wallpaper on my iPhone? This new app has the answer for you.

Deco makes personal wallpaper customization accessible and enjoyable for enthusiasts and everyday users, allowing you to express yourself in a big way that you couldn’t before.

For a limited time, Apple is offering a total of 5% cash back on Booking.com when you use your Apple Card with Apple Pay. This is up from the standard 3% cash back.