According to a report in the latest issue of the Business F1 magazine, Apple is eyeing Formula 1 as its next big sports investment. The company is reportedly considering an offer worth about $2 billion per year, which would eventually make Apple the exclusive streaming rights holder of Formula 1 racing.

The value of the Apple deal would be about double what the Formula 1 league currently gets from its global TV rights. The magazine says that Apple’s interest in clinching Formula 1 has increased following the success of MLS Season Pass. An Apple F1 pass would likely live alongside MLS and Apple TV+ in the Apple TV app, as a standalone subscription.

The iPhone 15 devices have been out in the wild for a week and Apple has started a survey asking for feedback from early adopters on what they think about the new phones. Along with questions about important purchase factors, satisfaction with the camera features, and more, Apple wants to know what users would add or change about the new iPhones.

You’ve probably never seen the QR code printed on your iPhone screen because it’s so microscopic that most people have no idea there’s a QR code there. A new report from The Information details how Apple has been putting microscopic codes on the iPhone since 2020 to help the company control its production costs and “save hundreds of millions of dollars.”

We got a look at our first drop test with the iPhone 15 Pro on the day it launched with the results in that instance showing a less durable device than the iPhone 14 Pro. Now we’ve got another drop test with the new titanium iPhone 15 Pro Max going up against the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Here’s what happened.

Apple might soon have to remove some of the App Store’s most popular apps in China. A new report from the Wall Street Journal today says that Apple will be forced to “strictly implement rules” that ban unregistered foreign apps on the App Store. Most notably, this could impact social media apps including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Twitter (currently known as X).

One of the new privacy improvements with iOS 17 is a fresh embedded Photos picker for third-party apps plus alerts about which apps have full access to your photo library. Follow along for how to limit iPhone Photos app access for apps with iOS 17.

I know some of you aren’t bullish on Matter. Is it perfect? No. Does it need more features to truly become the vendor-neutral smart home specification? Yes. I believe in it, though. I believe in it because every manufacturer wins with Matter. When customers know that your products can work across every platform, like Apple Home, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant, they’re more likely to buy your products. I recently picked up the from AiDot to put its Matter certification through the paces to see how easy it is.

With Apple officially out of the leather case and accessory market, third parties stand as the only options for those who prefer to stick with the material. I’ve been testing out the Modern Leather Case and Folio with my iPhone 15 Pro, and have come to love them. I’ll also cover Nomad’s Rugged Case as a non-leather option for those who aren’t feeling Apple’s FineWoven or silicone cases.

Apple recently released four new models in its iPhone lineup: the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Like all iPhones that Apple sells these days, with the exception of the iPhone SE 2, it features an “edge to edge” display, and lacks the physical Home button that iPhones were associated with for years.

For modern iOS devices, you’ll utilize the Volume buttons and Side button to facilitate actions like force restarts, entering recovery mode and DFU mode, etc. Watch our hands-on video walkthrough for the details, and be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more videos.

iPhone 12 users in France can breathe a sigh of relief now after days of radiation exposure concerns. That’s concern that French authorities raised this month due to new radiation level test results.

Benjamin and Chance share their hands-on experiences with Apple’s latest hardware: the Apple Watch Series 9 and iPhone 15 Pro. Plus, macOS Sonoma brings some cool new features to the Mac, and the first iOS 17.1 developer seed is released, kicking off a whole new beta cycle.

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A big update to Apple Music that’s currently in beta adds new Android homescreen widgets from iOS 17, as well as other features from the latest iPhone and iPad release.

Apple Music Radio isn’t the only new game in town for Apple’s Podcasts app in iOS 17. The crossover feature also brings in spoken word news and magazine articles for Apple News+ subscribers. Beyond Apple, more than a dozen apps from the App Store can also deliver member content through Apple’s Podcasts app.

Today we are showing the Touch Bar fans some love with a solid $250 off the 13-inch Apple M2 MacBook Pro starting from $1,049 shipped alongside some of the best deals ever on previous-generation iPhone 12 handsets starting from $270 Prime shipped. Moving over the accessory space, Amazon is now offering its best price ever on Apple’s 96W USB-C Power Adapter at under $50 and we are now seeing as much as 45% off handmade genuine leather Apple Watch Ultra/2 and Series 6/7/8/9 bands alongside some exclusive deals on beautiful metal bracelet-style bands. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

Apple’s iOS 17 update includes so many new features that it’s hard to highlight each enhancement. One new thing that Apple is showcasing is an upgraded payments experience in the Wallet app.

Following the iPhone 15 launch, Tim Cook has embarked on an international tour. While in London, the Apple CEO gave an interview to The Independent to talk Apple gaming and Vision Pro. And while we’ve not yet seen Cook don the Apple headset in public, using it has apparently become part of his evening ritual.

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Apple Arcade launched with close to 100 titles and the service is seeing new games added regularly with over 200 games now in the library. Follow along with our guide on all the available Apple Arcade games plus the latest releases.

Apple TV+ is now streaming the latest film from esteemed indie director and producer John Carney: Flora and Son, starring Eve Hewson as mother Flora. Here’s how to watch.

There has been a lot of controversy surrounding X (formerly Twitter) since the company was acquired by Elon Musk last year. Earlier this year, Musk appointed former NBCUniversal executive Linda Yaccarino as CEO of X. On Thursday, Yaccarino joined an interview at Vox Media’s Code 2023 conference, at which point she decided to show off her iPhone to the audience. To some people’s surprise, the X app is not on the first page of the Home Screen.

Apple is constantly promoting its devices as secure due to their unique combination of hardware and software. Because of this, many companies have been opting for the Mac for their IT departments over other platforms – and a new IDC survey endorsed by Apple reveals that 76% of IT decision makers believe that the Mac is more secure than other computers.

We’ve teamed up with Urban Armor Gear to give away Apple’s latest iPhone 15 to one lucky reader. Head below to enter the giveaway now and get a closer look at Urban Armor Gear’s latest range of iPhone 15 cases.

This month, Apple announced the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, and the new phones have been available in stores in more than 40 regions around the world since September 22. Starting this Friday, September 29, the new iPhones will be available in more than 20 additional countries.

As the Department of Justice’s antitrust case against Google presses on, we continue to learn more about Apple’s search agreement with the company and its talks with other companies.

Now, Bloomberg reports today, citing “people with knowledge of the matter,” that Microsoft held talks with Apple in 2020 about selling Bing, which would’ve then replaced Google as the default search engine on Apple platforms.

Last month, Disney announced its plans to start cracking down on password sharing, just like what Netflix recently implemented. Disney has now started rolling out its new threats to block password sharing, beginning with Disney+ subscribers in Canada.

There’s officially a CarPlay app for everything now. Airstream, yes, that Airstream, now features a CarPlay app for monitoring RV functions.

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With iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma complete, Apple has turned its attention iCloud on the web. Apple’s web apps for Mail, Calendar, and more have been updated to gain feature compatibility with the iPhone, iPad, and Mac versions.

Apple Pay has launched new deals for using the payment method this fall. There are four retailers offering 10-15% off clothing, fashion, and more: Brooks Brothers, Madewell, Farfetch, and Revolve. Check out all the details below on the new Apple Pay promo.

When combined with the Shortcuts app, the iPhone 15 Pro’s new Action button can be assigned to pretty much anything imaginable. But as he’s known to do, Federico Viticci at MacStories has taken things to the next level. Federico’s new “MultiButton” shortcut lets you assign two different shortcuts to the same Action button press.

Apple has delivered its latest updates for iMovie and Clips on iPhone and iPad today. The new releases come with support for log-encoded video shot on iPhone 15 Pro, bug fixes, and Final Cut Pro for iPad support.

Update: One day later, Apple has released public beta versions as well. The new update brings changes to Apple Music, AirDrop, and more.

Now that iOS 17 is the latest shipping software, Apple is ready to move on to iOS 17.1 for developer beta testers. The first iOS 17.1 beta is now available for iPhones with developer beta updates enabled.

We all know the deal by now. Apple replaced its leather accessories with a new material it calls FineWoven. The idea is that getting out of the leather game at Apple’s scale lowers the company’s carbon footprint. So far, so good. But FineWoven hasn’t been a clear winner. Do you think the initial reaction has been overblown, or is FineWoven really as bad as its critics say?

The 23/24 winter season is around the corner in the Northern Hemisphere and ski and ride tracking app Slopes has a new update that brings a range of great new features. Here’s what’s new for Slopes alongside iOS 17 and watchOS 10.

Today’s best deals on Apple hardware and accessories are headlined by Wi-Fi + Cellular 10th Gen iPad models alongside a solid $100 price drop on M2 Mac mini that is currently sitting at a new all-time low. Moving over to the accessory side of things, the new iMac G3-inspired translucent MagSafe iPhone 15 cases from Spigen have now dropped even lower during the launch phase and Woot is giving folks a chance to scoop up some leather Apple AirTag holders before they are gone for good. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

A busy time meant that my first test of the new 5x telephoto lens on the iPhone 15 Pro Max was nothing more than a quick 3x versus 5x comparison shot from my apartment as part of a first impressions piece.

Yesterday, I got the chance to see how useful the new lens is for portraits – from the purely optical bokeh seen above, to testing iOS 17’s newfound ability to automatically add depth data, letting you adjust focus after taking the photo …

A cybersecurity company says that iPhone scalpers seeking to profit from early demand for iPhone 15 models used bots to make millions of dollars’ worth of purchases from the Apple website as soon as orders went live.

The activity is lucrative for scalpers – who are able to resell the devices for hundreds of dollars over the retail price to those who are otherwise facing long delays to order through Apple – but in turn increase the waiting time for legitimate customers …

An Apple Pay antitrust lawsuit will go ahead, after the judge rejected the iPhone maker’s motion to dismiss the case.

Three credit unions are suing Apple for what it says is a 100% monopoly on mobile wallets on iPhones and Apple Watches …

The is a premium and luxurious case for your phone, at competitive price points. The exterior sports long-lasting European leather that looks great and, crucially, feels great in the hand.

It is not just style without substance, of course. The case offers a reassuring level of protection, including a raised bezel around the display and metal surround for the rear camera module. The case also integrates strong magnets for compatibility with the ecosystem of MagSafe charging accessories. The high-quality case is available in sizes fitting for iPhone 15 Pro, , iPhone 15 and . Read on for full my review (Monaco Blue, iPhone 15 Pro pictured).

The iPhone 15 Pro is now in the hands of many consumers around the world, and since then, we’ve seen multiple complaints about overheating problems. Earlier this week, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo suggested that these problems may be caused by design compromises, and new reports from Bloomberg and WSJ reveal that the problem may be worse than it seems.

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On Wednesday, Apple released the first beta of iOS 17.1 to developers, as the company promised to bring some new features later this year. We’ve already covered most of what’s new in the iOS 17.1 beta here, but there’s another interesting change. With the update, Apple is bringing the flashlight indicator that appears on Dynamic Island to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15.

The Apple TV+ service is currently experiencing a glitch which is affecting playback of content on the service. Inexplicably, the foreign language dubbing credits that are usually inserted at the end of a show are being played first as the ‘intro’. There’s also a related issue where affected episodes end too soon, meaning viewers often miss the climax of the final scene.

Apple’s long-running, often-maligned Apple Car project is once again said to be falling apart. A new report today from Ming-Chi Kuo says that Project Titan “seems to have lost all visibility at the moment.” This leads Kuo to believe that Apple is likely nowhere close to actually debuting a car to the public.

I hope you enjoyed the two-week gap with no Apple betas, because we’re back on the grind today. iOS 17.1 beta 1 is here, and it includes a number of changes and new features. There are AirDrop updates, new Apple Music features, and more.

One of the features announced with Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 earlier this month is a new Double Tap gesture that lets users interact with the system without touching the screen. However, Apple said that this feature wouldn’t be available at launch and would come later this year. With watchOS 10.1, users will be able to use the new Double Tap gesture.

Meta wasted no time throwing shade at Apple during its Connect event today. While formally introducing the new Quest 3, Mark Zuckerberg needed to point out that Meta’s new headset won’t distract you with wires or battery packs.

Update: One day later, Apple has released public beta versions as well. The new update brings changes to Apple Music, AirDrop, and more.

Now that iOS 17 is the latest shipping software, Apple is ready to move on to iOS 17.1 for developer beta testers. The first iOS 17.1 beta is now available for iPhones with developer beta updates enabled.

Fitness Stats landed in 2020 on iPhone as a valuable way to view your lifetime activity across a dozen categories. Then support for more categories and new comparison features made it even more useful with the 2.0 release. Now Fitness Stats has landed on iPad along with a fresh Today Tab and stats across date ranges.

Apple delivered a long-requested feature this week when it enabled following shows on Apple Music Radio. How Apple went about providing this feature is clever. However, there are some drawbacks for now.