Next Monday at 1 PM ET, Apple will unveil its biggest OS redesign since iOS 7, its biggest OS rename ever, and, lack of Apple Intelligence blow-away notwithstanding, a slew of welcome features and improvements across all its operating systems.

And while much of the spotlight will probably shine on the visual overhaul, 9to5Mac has learned that Apple has also been quietly preparing a handful of enhancements to everyday apps like Messages, Music, Notes, and even CarPlay. Some of which could be announced as early as next week.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 will have a factory-applied film that Nintendo doesn't want end users removing after purchase.

Apple is planning to overhaul its chip design for the 2026 iPhones, in a move that could mark the first time it uses advanced multi-chip packaging in a mobile device. It sounds complicated, but here’s what this means.

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Scrobbit is a new jailbreak tweak that automatically scrobbles songs you've heard in other music streaming apps in the last.fm app.

The A20 chip, which will power the iPhone 18 Pro and folding iPhone, will use a new technology that integrates RAM inside the chip.

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Apple’s big WWDC keynote is next Monday, where it will unveil major new software updates like iOS 26, macOS 26, and more. According to one recent report, however, this year’s keynote might not be quite as jam-packed as we’re used to. Here’s why we should all expect a little less from WWDC next week.

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Apple’s big WWDC25 keynote is just days away. And as it’s been doing for the past few years, the company has released its official “Hello” playlist to help set the mood, whether you’re a developer or just here for the vibes.

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We've put together a list of all partner models of the RX 9060 XT, featuring models from Gigabyte, XFX, Sapphire Asus and ASRock.

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Set up Game Center on your iPhone and Mac and set your username so you can compete with friends and unlock achievements in the games you play. You can see where you stand among your friends — and globally.

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While the Apple Vision Pro may offer a glimpse into Apple’s, well… vision for gesture-based spatial computing, it’s still an awkward fit for traditional gaming. Coming next week, that may change.

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Until recently, Apple’s biggest hit show, by far, was Ted Lasso. Now that title belongs to Severance. But a brand new comedy series—Stick—is the best Apple TV+ attempt yet to re-capture its Lasso magic. Here’s what reviews say.

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The iPhone giant just named the Apple Design Awards' winning apps and games, so now's the perfect try some of the best of the best.

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Like it did last year, Apple officially unveiled the 2025 Apple Design Awards winners a few days before WWDC. And while this time around, Spatial Computing didn’t get its own category, apps built for Apple Vision Pro played a larger role than ever.

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Chinese mini-PC manufacturer FEVM has revealed the FNGT5 Pro, an eGPU with Thunderbolt 5 and OCuLink support.

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By this time next week, Apple will have fully unveiled its big iOS 26 redesign. But as we count the days until Monday’s WWDC keynote, one notable designer just published what could be the best preview yet of what’s coming to Apple’s software.

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Thermaltake’s new AIO features swappable fan blades and an LCD that can be controlled using your smartphone

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T-Mobile Fiber Home Internet is offered in plans ranging from 500 Mbps to 2 Gbps

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Try these quick tips if you don’t get battery notifications on your iPhone informing you that your Apple Watch is fully charged.

Apple’s WWDC keynote is only a few days away, and while software is expected to be the main focus as always, I’m increasingly optimistic we may get a surprise ‘HomePad’ appearance too. Here’s why.

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