The Meta Quest line of AR and VR headsets appear to be popular Christmas gifts this year, as the Meta Horizon companion soars to the top of the iPhone App Store in the US region, and around the world. The uplift in demand is likely driven by the release of the , a cheap-but-capable $299 model.
The Amazon Alexa app also rose in the Top Free app charts, as Echo speakers continue to be popular gift ideas. AirPods and were also likely to be one of the most unwrapped gifts this Christmas, but the App Store does not give us any insights into the popularity of Apple’s own products …
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AirPods Pro 3 aren’t here yet, nor are a proper AirPods Max 2, but this was a solid year for AirPods anyways thanks to and some strong software updates. One of my favorite new features this year, however, should have its biggest impact in the months ahead when iOS 18.4 launches.
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One of Apple’s most anticipated returning series, Severance, is back with season 2 on January 17. Now, as a holiday treat for viewers, Apple TV+ has released the first eight minutes of the Severance season 2 premiere as a special preview.
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The iPhone is the most important device in many users’ lives, and it’s made even better with a paired Apple Watch. Here are three Apple Watch features that fix some common iPhone problems.
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Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to go with a headliner deal featuring Apple’s elevated 16GB/512GB M4 Mac mini now down at the Amazon all-time low with $100 in savings. That deal joins the return of Black Friday pricing on Apple Pencil Pro at Amazon alongside a series of M4 iMac configurations at up to $200 off. You’ll also find ongoing all-time lows on M4 Pro MacBook Pro models and a host of charging gear starting from just $5.
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It’s the time of year when many of us are thinking about goals and resolutions for the year ahead. The latest video from Apple points to Apple Watch as the device that can help you ‘quit quitting’ on your goals.
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The , with an MSRP that’s half the price of the Apple Studio Display, yields the same 5K resolution (5120×2880) in a similar 27-inch form factor. If you’re looking for a more affordable 5K display when compared to the Studio Display, it’s worth your consideration. Watch my hands-on video review, and subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more.
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The first month of 2025 is almost over, moving us closer to the first Apple product launches of the year—and several strong ones are coming. Here’s a look at five new products expected to arrive in the next few months.
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If you’re experiencing issues when trying to use ChatGPT this Thursday, you’re not alone. The platform is facing an outage and is currently down for some users. Read on as we provide more details about the outage.
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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’s smart doorbell project, new AirPods Pro developments, iOS 19 device compatibility, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.
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