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iPhone contact privacy change is good for developers, not bad

Some developers yesterday argued that a change to iPhone contact privacy in iOS 18 made it harder for new social media apps to compete. But I think they’re wrong, and that the more granular privacy control offered in iOS 18 actually makes it more likely that we’ll be willing to grant contacts access to apps … more…...

Aqara Smart Lock U300 is now available with Apple Home Key, Matter, and Thread support

has officially announced the release of its latest innovation in home security: the Smart Lock U300. This new smart lever lock is the third in Aqara’s lineup to support Apple Home Key. It also includes support for Thread and Matter, so it works perfectly across all smart home ecosystems. Read on to learn more about the Aqara U300 and how to save 20% off. more…...

Camera Control video zoom isn’t usable yet, but I expect a software update to fix it

Back in February, I talked about the difficulty of smoothly zooming video footage using the on-screen controls, and said I’d really love a hardware control. The iPhone 16 looked like it might give me what I wanted, with the Camera Control video zoom feature. Unfortunately, right now, it doesn’t. Using the Camera Control slider to zoom in or out during video shooting is currently so bad it’s unusable … more…...

Rare Macintosh prototype with proprietary Apple drive set for record-breaking sale

An extremely rare early prototype of the first Macintosh is coming up for auction later this month. Here’s what makes it so special. more…...

Deals: Silver Apple Watch Series 10 all-time low, iPad Smart Folio, up to 30% off leather and metal bands, and more

Joining ongoing all-time low prices on the new black Titanium Apple Watch Ultra 2, today’s deals are headlined by the best offer yet on the 46mm Apple Watch Series 10 with the silver aluminum case alongside a host of brand new metal and leather band options with exclusive discounts and deep launch deals. From there we move over to some of the very first price drops on the official 11-inch M2 iPad Apple Smart Folio covers, new lows on M4 iPad Pro configurations, and a host of accessories for Macs, iPads, iPhone 16, and more.  more…...

Apple TV+ has three of the best shows on air right now

Did you recently watch Wolfs and need more recommendations for Apple TV+? Or are you just always on the hunt for good TV, whichever service might have it? Let me recommend three excellent shows currently airing on Apple TV+. more…...

This iOS 18 bookshelf trend for Home Screens is ridiculously cute

There’s a new Home Screen trend brewing, and it’s something made possible by two changes in iOS 18. Get ready for the cuteness of iPhone bookshelf wallpapers and the Home Screen layouts they make possible. more…...

Apple smart display rumors, new Apple products in early 2025, and cheaper Vision Pro details

Benjamin and Chance discuss the latest Apple leaks of the week, headlined by details about Apple’s upcoming smart home display product, expected to launch in 2025. The iPhone SE and iPad Air are also getting refreshes early next year, and component leaks perhaps give us insight into what Apple is planning for its cheaper Apple Vision Pro headset. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin struggles with the trials and tribulations of choosing a new Wi-Fi router to buy. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Shopify: Grow your business no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a $1 per month trial at shopify.com/happyhour. Sponsored by Oracle: Take a free test drive of OCI at oracle.com/HAPPYHOUR more…...

9to5Mac Daily: October 3, 2024 – AirPods repairability, more

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by SUPCASE and I-Blason: Protect your brand new iPhone 16 in style with rugged cases. more…...

Apple has never had a bigger software year, here’s how it’s going

It has been an unprecedented year for Apple software. The company is supporting more platforms and devices than ever, and the number of new features shipped and soon-to-arrive is impressive. So how is all of that going? Here’s a report card-type look at the good, bad, and ugly with Apple’s 2024 software. more…...