Did you know that iOS makes it very, very easy to instantly remove the background from any image? This feature was first introduced with iOS 16, and I’ve found it to be one of the best and most...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/26/ios-remove-background-of-image/
One of the latest attacks on iPhone sees malicious parties abuse the Apple ID password reset system to inundate users with iOS prompts to take over their accounts. Here’s how you can protect a...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/21/protect-against-iphone-password-reset-attacks/
As indicated by much of the research material Apple has been publishing in recent months, the company is investing heavily in all sorts of artificial intelligence technologies. Apple will announc...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/21/gurman-ios-18-ai-features-on-device/
Beginning today, more than sixty IHG Hotels & Resorts locations will support the new iOS 17 AirPlay feature, allowing guests to easily stream to the TV in their hotel with no additional hardware ...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/18/airplay-hotel-streaming-ihg-resorts/
UPDATE: The app has now been removed from the App Store . Original story below. Apple changed the App Store rules last week to seemingly permit game emulators on the iPhone for the first time....
https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/14/iphone-game-boy-emulator-app-store/
The iPhone and iOS have continuously evolved over the last 17 years. When the original iPhone was released, the feature sets and tools included in PhoneOS 1 were very limited. Apple wanted users ...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/12/12-ios-features-that-get-progressively-more-useful-video/
There’s been an iOS bug for years that gobbles up a big percentage of an iPhone’s available storage. The issue persists in iOS 17.4 and 17.5 but fortunately, there are solutions that don’t ...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/03/iphone-system-data-bug-how-to-fix/
Apple’s Photos app has evolved significantly since its release with the original iPhone in 2007. It now offers a wealth of features that go beyond simple photo storage. I wanted to put together...
iOS 17.4.1 and macOS 14.4.1 have arrived for all users after the major iOS 17.4/macOS 14.4 updates. Now Apple has revealed what important security patches come with the latest updates for iPho...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/25/ios-17-4-1-these-2-security-fixes/
Apple has officially released iOS 17.4.1 for iPhone users today. The update comes two weeks after Apple released iOS 17.4 with major changes in the European Union. more…
https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/21/apple-releases-ios-17-4-1-for-iphone-users-more/
In the digital age, banking apps have become our financial lifelines, offering ease and convenience for managing money like never before. Yet, with the constant influx of new Fintech apps, choosi...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/16/best-modern-banking-apps-on-ios-for-2024/
We learned with the public launch of iOS 17.4 that Apple included fixes for two exploited vulnerabilities and two other security issues. Now with the arrival of macOS 14.4 , there are over 50 s...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/07/macos-14-4-50-security-fixes-ios-17-4-over-40/
Regain clarity with CleanMyPhone by MacPaw — the new AI-powered cleaning app that quickly identifies and removes blurred images, screenshots, and other clutter from your device. Download it no...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/05/ios-17-4-app-stores-stop-working-travel/
Apple is set to release iOS 17.4 to the public next week with a major update for EU users that allows third-party app stores and more. Now ahead of the Digital Markets Act going into effect, App...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/03/01/apple-on-eu-ios-changes-dma-makes-users-less-safe/
Withings is late to the game when it comes to giving users the ability to track their menstrual cycles, but with the release of its ScanWatch Light – a hybrid smartwatch – users can now not ...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/02/23/withings-finally-adds-cycle-tracking-to-its-app/
In response to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple announced last week that it would allow “alternative” browser engines on the iPhone in Europe. Google’s head of Chrome today shared thei...
https://9to5google.com/2024/02/02/google-chrome-blink-ios-browser-engine/
Apple is widely expected to unveil major new artificial intelligence features with iOS 18 in June. Code found by 9to5Mac in the first beta of iOS 17.4 shows that Apple is continuing to work on a...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/26/apple-siri-chatgpt-ios-18-development/
Yesterday, Apple announced that iPhone users in the EU will be prompted to choose a default web browser when they open Safari for the first time after updating to iOS 17.4. The company has now s...
Fortnite is coming back to the iPhone … for people who live in the European Union. Following Apple’s announcement that it will open the iPhone to third-party app stores in the EU, Epic Games...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/25/fortnite-for-iphone-returning-in-the-eu/
Apple has officially announced that sideloading will be available for EU users with iOS 17.4 . Along with the major change, Apple has detailed how it will label apps from third-party app stores ...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/25/how-apple-label-apps-when-sideloading/
Apple is introducing a wave of changes to iPhone and iPad software with iOS 17.4, but these changes are only impacting customers in the 27 countries that make up the European Union? So what gives...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/25/third-party-app-stores-browsers-eu/
The new USB-C port on the iPhone 15 has opened up a whole universe of different accessories that can now be used, like USB-C hubs, universal chargers, universal dongles but most importantly (to m...
iOS 17.3 beta 3 has arrived for developers. The pre-release software follows the botched iOS 17.3 beta 2 release that caused some iPhones to brick during installation. For iPhone users, the upda...
I have a love/hate relationship with the Messages app on my iPhone. Sure, it’s a great app that’s gotten a lot of new features recently . On the other hand, it can quickly become overwhelming...
https://9to5mac.com/2024/01/09/iphone-messages-app-tips-and-tricks/
Earlier this month, Apple Design Award-winning ski and ride tracking app Slopes got 3D interactive maps , improved search, and more. Now, in a surprise update, Slopes on iOS is getting live li...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/26/slopes-ski-ride-tracking-live-lift-and-trail-status/
If you are anything like me, you might have upwards of five to ten different streaming services, which has made it a daunting task to find what content you finally want to watch. Not only that, b...
Strava, a leading digital community for athletes with over 120 million members, is doing The Spotify and allowing members to show off their personalized Year in Sport. Head below for more details...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/15/stravas-personalized-year-in-sport-now-available/
Want to try out the latest iPhone security feature – Stolen Device Protection for iPhone? Read along for how to install iOS 17.3 beta for free, as well as where to turn on the new iPhone prote...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/14/how-to-install-ios-17-3-beta/
Readdle is out with an update for its popular Documents iOS app today with a new capability it is calling “Air Gestures.” The feature aims to make interactions “more natural and accessible...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/12/readdle-documents-ios-app-gets-air-gesture-control/
After having spent the last month with my Oura Ring and the Oura Ring companion app for iOS, I can definitively say that despite a beautiful app and some helpful features, unless you are someone...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/12/one-month-with-oura-ring-for-ios-impressive-data-but-is-it-worth-it/
Apple has released iOS 17.2 for iPhone. The new version introduces Apple’s Journal app, which was first shown off at WWDC in June. It also adds new functionality to the Action button and introd...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/11/ios-17-2-journal-spatial-video/
After having spent a month with my Oura Ring and many more months than that with my Apple Watch, there are a few features that both the Oura Ring and its companion app have that Apple Watch and ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/06/heres-what-apple-fitness-could-learn-from-oura/
Apple has issued release candidate beta versions of iOS 17.2, watchOS 10.2, macOS 14.2, and tvOS 17.2. The final versions are expected to be ready this month. We’ll update you with any changes ...
SwingVision, an Apple Design Award-winning app in innovation, today introduced its expansion into pickleball. Initially an app meant to act as a tennis coach helping users to perfect every aspec...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/05/apple-design-award-winner-swingvision-makes-its-pickleball-debut/
How’s this for a blast from the past? Last night, I fired up the good ol’ iPad 1 and came across this gem of a relic. The original iPad beautifully encapsulates legacy Twitter as if it were ...
Strava, the popular social networking app for athletes and a leading digital community, today released its newest feature in the latest update – Messaging. Messaging allows Strava members to co...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/04/strava-adds-messaging-on-ios-and-android-and-its-free/
With Spotify Wrapped having launched this past week, I can’t help but think of three specific feature requests I’d like to see implemented into Spotify. As someone who works from home and sp...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/01/spotify-for-iphone-wishlist-3-things-id-like-to-see/
Apple has released the iOS 17.1.2 software update for iPhone. Apple has also released macOS Sonoma 14.1.2. Both updates are described as security updates in the release notes. more…
One of the more interesting features recently added to iPhone is something called Clean Energy Charging. Apple says that this feature aims to “reduce your carbon footprint” by charging when l...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/27/clean-energy-charging-iphone/
iOS 17 was only just released in September with some major updates that we love, including customizable contact posters, additional Tapback replies, and voice note improvements. Not only that, bu...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/22/three-features-id-love-to-see-in-ios-18/
As far as health trackers go, there is a lot to love about the Oura Ring and its companion app. The ring’s 200+ biometrics sync to the Oura Ring app, giving users detailed analytics and insigh...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/21/three-ways-oura-ring-can-improve-its-app-experience-for-iphone-users/
I am always on the lookout for tech accessories that are different, unique and serve multiple purposes. Recognizing this, JOURNEY has introduced two new products that redefine the concept of conv...
Following the news that Apple is adding RCS support to the iPhone, Google is out with a statement this afternoon. more…
In a surprising move, Apple has announced today that it will adopt the RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging standard. The feature will launch via a software update “later next year” an...
On the most recent episode of Under the Radar , Widgetsmith developer David Smith had a fascinating story to tell: What happens when you break 50 million home screens? more…
https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/15/what-happens-when-you-break-50-million-home-screens/
Update: A day later, public beta versions are now available. See all the new features, including spatial video capture from iPhone 15 Pro for viewing on Vision Pro, here . iOS 17.2 developer be...
Ahead of Diwali on November 12, the popular Pok Pok Montessori-inspired iOS app has received its latest update. Arriving in the Busy Book toy, the new Diwali content will help expand your kids�...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/09/pok-pok-ios-app-for-kids-gets-diwali-update/
We wrote last year about a developer who successfully emulated iPhone OS on a Mac using QEMU . At the time, the original firmware of the 1st generation iPod touch was used to demonstrate that emu...
Apple has released iOS 17.1.1 for iPhone. The software update includes fixes for wireless charging and the recently discovered snow glitch . The update follows the iOS 17.1 update from October 2...
Apple has released iOS 17.1 for iPhone, bringing more features to AirDrop, StandBy, and Apple Music, as well as several prominent bug fixes. The software update is available to all users now on i...
Savvy iPhone users know what to do when they see a QR code in the wild. Open the Camera app, aim, and tap the link that gets revealed. But what about QR codes in images and PDFs that are already ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/23/open-qr-code-without-scanning-another-device/
Extensions continue to play a key part in adding third-party functionality to Safari . They’re often great ways to boost productivity, security, and privacy to a rather barebones browsing exper...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/22/best-safari-extensions-for-iphone-ipad-and-mac-2023/
In his Power On newsletter , Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says that Apple was caught by surprise at the sudden swell of generative AI tools this year. But they are working hard to catch up with Appl...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/22/apple-ai-features-ios-18-iphone-siri/
The competition between iPhone and Android continues and the latest study from CIRP looks at how Apple’s share of US smartphones compares to the last four years. While some reports put the iPho...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/18/apples-us-smartphone-market-share-39-percent/
You know something’s bad when you’re about to write a feature request and then realise you already did do, more than a year go. Some 18 months after I asked Apple to fix the awful iPhone j...
It’s not just the cost of groceries that has gone up. The market price for WhatsApp exploits are also on the rise, but inflation may not be to blame. more…
https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/05/ios-security-whatsapp-exploit-cost/
Three days after launching iOS 17, Apple has issued iOS 17.0.1 with three important security patches. Notably, Apple says it’s aware all of the fixed vulnerabilities were reported as being act...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/09/21/ios-17-0-1-re-patches-3-exploited-security-flaws/
The flame war between smartphone enthusiasts over iPhone and Android and which is superior has gone on for far too long. more…
Gaming Buddy arrived this spring alongside indie developer Filip Němeček’s Switch Buddy to track video game releases and more. Now the iPhone app has received an update that brings Lock Scre...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/08/09/gaming-buddy-iphone-lock-screen-widgets/
iOS 17 beta 4 is now available through the developer beta program. The fourth beta versions of iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS Sonoma are also available for developer beta testers. more...
The Apple Card has been out since August 2019, meaning I have had this card for almost four years now. The Apple Card was one of the first credit cards that I was ever approved for. I remember re...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/07/25/poll-is-the-apple-card-still-worth-it-in-2023-video/
After a rocky start, Apple has released a Rapid Security Response update to iOS 16.5.1 and macOS Ventura 13.4.1. more…
https://9to5mac.com/2023/07/12/security-fix-iphone-ipad-mac/
Apple released a critical security update to iPhone, iPad, and Mac on Monday that patches a known exploit. Unfortunately, the patch had a side effect of breaking how some websites load. more…...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/07/11/ios-security-update-fix-for-fix/
1 p.m. PT update: Public beta versions are also now available. While all the action is happening around iOS 17 beta, Apple is continuing to prepare a more imminent iPhone software update for re...
The popular fitness tracking app and Apple Editors’ Choice award-winner SmartGym for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch is out with a big update today. The release expands its database of exerc...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/06/29/smartgym-7-ios-and-apple-watch-major-update/
Hulu users are growing increasingly frustrated with a long-running bug affecting the ability to watch content in fullscreen on iPhone. Hulu says that it has been investigating this bug for over a...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/06/27/hulu-iphone-full-screen-not-working/
Coming with the release iOS 16.5.1 , macOS 13.4.1, and more today, Apple has shipped two important fixes for security flaws. The updates arrive for devices on the latest public software and those...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/06/21/apple-patches-two-actively-exploited-security-flaws/
Apple today announced it is officially rolling out a new ad format for the App Store. The new Today tab format is more compact than the previous full-height card design but is viewable immediate...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/06/20/iphone-app-store-new-today-tab-ad/
Zeera continues its streak of producing high-quality accessories for your Apple products. They stole the show earlier this year with the MagSafe Duo alternative, the 3 in 1 MegFold . The MegFold ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/06/19/zeera-launches-new-magsafe-case-with-magnetic-kickstand-hands-on/
Lumen , the pocket-sized device that measures your metabolism to help you achieve health and fitness goals has received a new update. The iOS-connected device with Apple Health support now offe...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/06/19/lumen-metabolic-analyzer-precise-fat-and-carb-burn-results/
Dark Mode on iPhone, iPad, and Mac is fairly flexible. You can toggle it on or off from Control Center or Settings, automatically switch based on time of day, or use local sunrise and sunset time...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/06/19/dark-mode-ambient-light-toggle/
Since Apple released the AirTag, companies have been flying to create cases, lanyards, keychains, and so many other accessories. For the most part, these accessories work. I have one on my luggag...
Following up on the popular Nintendo Switch companion app Switch Buddy , indie developer Filip Němeček has released his latest app to let you track video game releases for any platform. Game Bu...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/27/game-widgets-for-iphone-track-video-game-releases/
Two unique weather apps have received updates this week. Weather Strip which features a clever week-long timeline view has received minute-by-minute precipitation forecasts and more while Apollo...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/25/weather-strip-and-apollo-weather-updates/
Love Formula 1 Racing? Or maybe you’re just getting into it? A slick new app has landed to help you stay up on the latest stats, race results, and much more with a sharp UI and features like iP...
Included with iOS 16.5 comes a variety of important security fixes. There are 39 vulnerabilities addressed in the latest iOS update and Apple notes that three of them were reported as actively e...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/18/ios-16-5-patches-39-security-flaws-3-actively-exploited/
Mozilla’s popular read-it-later app and service Pocket is out with a big update for its iOS app. The release comes with an all-new design that brings a fresh experience for Home, “My Lists”...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/17/pocket-for-ios-gets-major-update/
Popular Nintendo Switch iOS companion app SwitchBuddy is out with an update that brings several new features. You can now quickly search for titles by game mode, there’s a new “Up Next” wid...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/09/switchbuddy-ios-browsing-by-game-mode/
Amazon is joining in on the latest smart home protocol with support for Thread coming to its fourth-gen , bringing it in-line with Apple’s HomePod mini and more. The latest update also debuts ...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/02/amazon-matter-update-ios-thread-echo/
Snowman first teased its major new mobile game in March and we got a closer look with the official trailer last week . Now the creator of the hit Alto’s Adventure /Odyssey series (and more )...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/02/layas-horizon-flying-adventure-review/
I do realize that it is far too late in the year to make a wish list that might get any traction re: things I’d like to see Apple implement into iOS 17, and that’s fine – I don’t care –...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/01/my-ios-17-wish-list-facemails-expanded-tapbacks-more/
I have reviewed countless 3-in-1, 4-in-1, and all-in-one chargers that promise to be the best, from no-name brands to higher-end brands. For the most part, they get the job done. They are able to...
You can use an iPhone or iPad almost anywhere in the world, but some iOS features are only available in specific places. In some cases, these restrictions are related to local regulations (such a...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/04/25/ios-16-restrict-features-based-on-location/
Earlier this year, developer Hikari no Yume created a tool called “touchHLE,” which is able to emulate old iOS apps on Macs and Windows PCs. Based on this project, another developer identifi...
Ever since Apple released the redesigned iPad Pro back in 2018, my iPad has turned into my main form of computing. I use it to write these articles, manage the YouTube channel, answer emails, wat...
Microsoft is out with its latest generative AI integration today. The company’s SwiftKey keyboard for iOS and Android now features GPT AI smarts which means you can seamlessly use it across any...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/04/13/microsoft-swiftkey-ai-gpt-iphone-ios-android/
Recent LEGO game Bricktales arrived last fall on most platforms except for mobile devices. Now the puzzle adventure is set to debut on iOS and Android on April 27 and the creators think players a...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/04/13/lego-bricktales-ios-android-april-27/
Following an early access program, Opera is rolling out its free VPN to all users on iOS. The service is available right within the iPhone/iPad browser and makes Opera the first to provide a free...
One of my biggest hobbies, aside from loving tech, is food. Eating out at a good restaurant is the best...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/04/10/hands-on-the-3-best-modern-food-reservations-apps-on-ios-for-2023/
For years, YouTube Premium has centered around removing ads, background playback (Picture-in-Picture), and offline downloads. YouTube is now expanding what perks are offered with a Premium subscr...
https://9to5google.com/2023/04/10/youtube-premium-shareplay/
The Apple Weather app has not been having a good week. The Apple Weather app backend has been suffering outages for what feels like every day this week, and today has no different. Apple offic...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/04/06/apple-weather-app-down-again/
Apple has introduced a notable change in how to get its developer and public beta updates on iPhone with iOS 16.4 and beyond. Follow along for a look at how to turn on iOS beta updates in Setti...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/03/28/turn-on-ios-beta-from-settings/
Hello There is a neat solution to saving special greeting cards without keeping the physical clutter. Now in a major update, Hello There 2 has received auto card detection, hashtags, a new defaul...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/03/27/hello-there-ios-greeting-card-organizer-update/
Sonos has just introduced a brand new product line with the release of the Era 300 . We have been seeing leaks and renders about this product for months, but now we were able to get some hands-on...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/03/27/hands-on-sonos-next-gen-era-300-speaker-packs-an-impressive-punch/
Award-winning iOS app Genius Scan is out with a valuable update today for iPhone and iPad. The new release brings automatic PDF/Excel expense reports, document type detection, a scan edit UI, and...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/03/23/genius-scan-for-ios-gets-auto-expense-reports/
Back in 2020, Apple and Google teamed up to launch the Exposure Notifications API for COVID-19 contact tracing. The feature aimed to alert you to potential COVID-19 exposures, allowing you to ge...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/03/21/apple-google-exposure-notifications-end-support/
Following last month’s announcement , Google Translate for iPhone has received a Material You redesign. more…
https://9to5google.com/2023/03/22/google-translate-iphone-redesign/
Coming up on its 11th birthday in May, the super popular endless-runner Subway Surfers has hit the impressive milestone of 4 billion downloads. The news comes as the game recently launched its la...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/03/20/ios-subway-surfers-4-billion-worldwide-downloads/
The handy Nintendo Switch companion app SwitchBuddy has released an update today. After gaining upcoming game release dates and a countdown widget in January , SwitchBuddy now has a complete gam...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/03/20/switchbuddy-for-ios-updated-complete-search/
Ever since Robinhood hit the scene in 2015, we have seen a huge influx of both retail investors and retail investing applications. Even though Robinhood has had its issues, they did prove that th...
https://9to5mac.com/2023/03/11/hands-on-the-3-best-modern-investing-apps-on-ios-for-2023/