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.

Amongst some of our favorite cases every year, Moment is back with its new iPhone 15 covers. Delivering some of the best iPhonegraphy cases on the market, the latest debuts continue to offer textured designs for added grip, four fun colors, and support for the next-generation T-Series lenses. There’s just one problem keeping these from being perfect…

Apple is soft launching a new iPhone Wallet app integration today that is powered by the United Kingdom’s Open Banking API. The Wallet app will now be able to show the user’s current account balance from their bank, as well as a history of deposits and payments. The balances will also be shown inline when buying something with Apple Pay, helping users be more financially aware about whether they can responsibly afford the purchase.

This integration is rolling out first as part of the upcoming iOS 17.1 developer beta. It will be available to a subset of Wallet app users in the UK, who have an Apple Pay card associated with a supporting bank.

We’ve written quite a bit about the controversy surrounding Apple’s FineWoven cases for iPhone 15. One thing I wanted to point out today, however, is that it’s not just FineWoven cases that might not work with your USB-C cables.

While Alphabet is busy trying to convince the government that Google doesn’t stifle search innovation, Microsoft is making an interesting point about Bing and Apple. In Microsoft’s view, Bing benefits Apple financially more than it benefits Microsoft.

All-time lows at Amazon are returning on Apple’s latest 16-inch M2 Pro MacBook Pros. There’s $249 in savings across several configurations, which are joined by ESR’s recent 3-in-1 15W MagSafe Charger falling to much of the same best price yet just in time to pair with your iPhone 15 at $104. Not to mention, a Visible promotion that’s offering free cellular service for Apple Watch users. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

Apple and its former engineer Cher Scarlett didn’t exactly part on the best of terms, but the company has publicly thanked them for identifying a Find My privacy flaw …

Security veteran Yale has launched two new smart locks today, the Assure Lock 2 Touch and Assure Lock 2 Plus. These latest smart locks with sharp designs bring features like fingerprint scanning, Apple home key support, and more alongside HomeKit compatibility.

Security researchers have highlighted a couple of potential iCloud Keychain issues you may want to be aware of in iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma.

One is that upgrading may switch the feature on if you previously had it off, while the second arises if you have the feature enabled and then toggle it off …

Eufy security cameras are getting an update that allows them to track a visitor across multiple cameras, and send you a single video alert which follows the visitor between views.

A demo video shows a delivery driver dropping off a package, and one view shows them placing the package in a yard, combined with a view from a second camera which shows the driver getting back into their van at the front of the home …

If your Apple Watch weather complication is not working, we already found one workaround that seems to help, but Apple now has two suggested fixes.

What is happening for a significant number of people is that all weather complications – conditions, temperature, and precipitation – show no data, with two dashes where the numbers should be …

After a near record-breaking 148 days on strike, the Writers Guild of America have finally agreed a new deal with the Hollywood studios (including streamers like Apple). The guild described the deal as “exceptional”, and it is expected to easily pass when members vote next week. Even before it is officially ratified, though, the labor strike has been lifted and work in Hollywood can resume.

At least, writing duties can restart. Filming cannot pick up again until the Hollywood studios agree a new deal with the Screen Actors Guild, and thus end the ongoing actors strike. The gains reached in the new WGA deal are expected to serve as a template for the fresh SAG negotiations, which could begin as soon as next week.

Update: Reuters reports that the Chinese regulator has now published a list of 26 companies who have complied with the law, and Apple is not listed.

A range of Android app stores have taken action to comply with the latest developer clampdown in China, meeting a deadline of the end of August. Several days past the deadline, however, Apple’s Chinese App Store appears to have taken no action to comply with the new law …

Jony Ive became famous for his role as chief design officer at Apple, as he was responsible for many important projects at the company. Ive left Apple in 2019 to found his own design firm, LoveFrom, and has since worked with partners such as Airbnb and Ferrari. According to a new report, Ive is now discussing the project of a new “AI hardware” with Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI.

Apple on Tuesday released macOS Sonoma to the public, and the update brings multiple new features – including some minor ones. One thing users have probably noticed after installing the update is the new “Click wallpaper to reveal desktop” option that comes enabled by default, and, as the name suggests, it hides all windows when you click on the wallpaper.

If you’re annoyed by this new feature, don’t worry, there’s a way to turn it off.

If you live in a hurricane zone, home energy storage innovator BLUETTI is sharing some essential tips here to help keep you safe in major storms.

Revealed just last month, Anker launched a new collection of gear in anticipation of Apple’s switch to USB-C for iPhone 15. The new handsets have officially arrived with that universal port in tow, and today, we’re taking a hands-on look at what is now . Meet the new Anker Nano USB-C Power Bank.

Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Services, took the stand as expected today in the Department of Justice’s antitrust lawsuit against Google. As we first reported would be the case, much of Cue’s testimony centered on Apple’s reasoning for choosing Google as the default search engine on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Apple last week had to quickly release a software update for iPhone 15 models as users were experiencing issues when transferring data from one iPhone to another. While most users got the iOS 17.0.1 update last Thursday, those with iPhone 15 got iOS 17.0.2. Today, Apple is rolling out an updated build of iOS 17.0.2 – this time for all compatible iPhone models.

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macOS 14 is now available for all users and comes with new features like interactive widgets, Game Mode, 100+ wallpapers/screen savers, and more. But should you install macOS Sonoma on your Mac right away? Follow along for some advice to pick the best choice for your situation.

DXOMARK, known for their in-depth camera reviews, has tested the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apple’s latest flagship phone manages to snag several top scores, with excellent stabilization, color, and video, but the large gap in the field of view between the main sensor and telephoto lens and a few other drawbacks leave it with a second place overall, with its score of 154.

Alongside the release of macOS Sonoma to the public today, Apple has also pushed a new firmware version to the Studio Display. Apple says that this Studio Display update includes changes to the camera, plus other stability improvements.

macOS Sonoma has officially launched with new features and improvements like interactive widgets, Game Mode, all-new wallpapers, and more. But one of the important behind-the-scenes changes is dozens of security fixes. Here are the 61 security patches that come with macOS 14.0.

Anker today is launching the newest addition to its stable of MagSafe power banks. This new release brings a 10,000mAh capacity to a , that arrives with in one of four colors with a launch discount attached.

Supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has published a new research note in which he makes some Vision Pro predictions. Kuo expects Vision Pro shipments in year one to be below market expectations. He’s also unsure that a rumored low-cost version could come the following year.

Apple has announced a significant expansion of the resources available to developers. “Meet with Apple Experts” is described as “a new global resource for the Apple developer community.” Developers can access sessions, labs, one-on-one consultations, and more through this program.

Apple has officially released macOS 14 Sonoma for the Mac. The new operating system introduces a lock screen screensavers, a new desktop widget experience, Game Mode, the ability to turn websites into desktop apps, and much more.

Apple Notes gains a few new useful features in iOS 17, iPadOS 17, and macOS Sonoma. One is the ability to add links to other notes, but it can be a bit tricky to track down.

Since the iPhone 15 Pro launched on Friday, we’ve seen somewhat widespread reports of overheating problems. In a new post on Tuesday, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says that these problems aren’t because of the 3nm A17 Pro chip but rather “compromises made in the thermal system.”

The iPhone 15 has USB-C, a move largely due to impending legislation in the European Union requiring smartphones and other products to use a common charger. Apple also might soon be forced to open the iPhone up to third-party app stores and sideloading thanks to the Digital Markets Act in the EU.

In new comments today, EU industry chief Thierry Breton reiterated that Apple must “open up its gates to competitors.”

Missing out on all of the new iPhone action? Boost Infinite has your back by offering iPhone 15 Pro for free. The best part? There’s no trade in required! It’s joined by some official iPhone 14 Pro leather case discounts at $35, as well as the last hurrah for MagSafe Duo at $35 off. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.

Threads is working on a new feature that will let you delete your account without nuking your Instagram account, but it won’t be ready anytime soon. Meanwhile, new data forecasts where Meta’s competitor to X (formerly Twitter) will be by year’s end.

When Apple unveiled the iPhone 15 Pro and its new Action button, there was a detail that caught a lot of people off guard. Instead of just pressing the Action button to trigger its assigned task, you had to press and hold the button.

After three days with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, it’s now clear to me why Apple made this decision.

Apple ditched leather accessories with its latest lineup and instead moved to a new “FineWoven” fabric material for iPhone 15. But, after some time using it, FineWoven just reminds me how good Google’s old fabric cases for Pixel were.

It’s macOS Sonoma launch day, and Cultured Code is out with a new widget-packed version of Things.

Apple’s environmental credentials were front and center in the iPhone 15 event thanks to a lengthy and somewhat cringeworthy skit (making an unfunny video with Octavia Spencer is kind of an achievement in itself, but I guess that’s what happens when you commission a sketch during a writers’ strike).

A new piece says that the company’s actions and commitments put it way ahead of major rivals, but the elephant in the room is the annual product cycle for iPhones …

The new Oceanic+ 2.0 app finally supports freediving of up to 130 feet (40 meters) on both the original Apple Watch Ultra and the new Ultra 2.

The ability to use the Apple Watch Ultra as a fully-fledged dive computer was one of the headline features when Apple launched the original model, but it’s taken some time for all the promised features to arrive …

The iPhone 12 enjoyed some unexpected time in the spotlight, some three years after launch, when French authorities suddenly announced that it was found to have exceeded legal radiation exposure limits. There was talk of having the model withdrawn from sale.

The drama now looks set to end, as Apple has delivered a promised software update to resolve the issue, and the French government is now testing it …

Widespread reports are circulating about the iPhone 15 overheating, seemingly across all models. Measurements taken with an infrared camera show temperatures as high as 116F.

The issue appears to affect all four iPhone 15 models, with some owners reporting that their phones get too hot to even hold without a case – including 9to5Mac’s Ian Zelbo …

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, I talk with Weldon Dodd about the recent survey of IT professionals about their opinion of Apple in the enterprise.

Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Services, is set to take the stand on Tuesday to testify in the Department of Justice’s antitrust case against Google. Cue’s testimony, which is expected to last most of the day, will focus largely on the deal between Apple and Google that makes Google the default search engine on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Apple announced plans to turn the iPhone into your driver’s license in 2021. Plane tickets, movie passes, and credit cards were already digital. Now it was time to digitize government-issued identification cards.

So far, very few U.S. states actually let you add your driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet. However, there are more states without Wallet support where your iPhone can still become your driver’s license.

Remember the days of Turntable FM? Spotify is looking to channel that energy with a new feature called Jam. This feature will let users create real-time listening sessions that other people can join in on “from wherever” they are. Here’s how the feature works.

As iOS 17 is now available, Apple has also released a firmware update for the second-generation AirPods Pro that brings some new features, including Adaptive Audio. The feature combines both Transparency and Noise Cancellation modes together and balances between them based on the external environment. Interestingly, Apple once considered using the iPhone’s GPS to control Adaptive Audio levels – which ended up not happening.

Apple’s new FineWoven cases for iPhone 15 are looking like a surefire flop so far. Now, in response to the blowback, Apple has sent a new memo to its retail employees with guidance on how to address customer questions on things like FineWoven’s durability, material structure, and more.

With iOS 17, Apple has introduced a new interface for its Podcasts app, which now has a new Now Playing screen, as well as more search filters and a better Up Next experience. The company also announced that third-party apps can now connect an App Store subscription to Podcasts. To take advantage of this, Apple Music radio shows are now available in the Apple Podcasts app.

There are a plethora of options for home security cameras – from the ultralow end to the ultrahigh end. Almost all of them have some drawbacks – a hefty subscription price, low quality, a need to run wires, or an unreasonable upfront cost. But Reolink just launched a new line of 4K solar-powered battery cameras that include 4K recording, dual-band Wi-Fi, and perhaps most valuable – no subscription required!

Apple will officially release macOS Sonoma (version 14) to the public on Tuesday, September 26. The update was announced in June at WWDC 2023 and brings some great improvements to the Mac operating system, such as a new Lock Screen, desktop widgets, new effects for FaceTime calls, Game Mode, and more. For those planning to install the new macOS, read on as we detail how to prepare your Mac for the update.

iPhone 15 is now here, and shoppers looking to pair their new handset with a leather case are going to be out of luck – at least if they plan on bringing home an official one from Apple. But why would you want to anyway, when Nomad is back with another edition of its popular leather case. Retaining its title of being 9to5Toys’ favorite leather iPhone case, we break down the experience below the fold.