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HomeView will support third-party AI chatbots, suggests code
Code discovered in the iOS 27.3 beta suggests that HomeView is set to gain support for third-party AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude. A leaker spotted the first clue to this a few days ago, and in an updated post says that this feature “is happening” … more…
Resident Evil director Zach Cregger explains why the iPhone is vital to his work
There have been a number of high-profile movies technically shot on iPhone, but in most cases they are using the same professional cinematography kit they would use with other cameras, including lenses costing tens of thousands of dollars. Resident Evil director Zach Cregger u...
Livestream: Watch Labrinth create a song from scratch tonight using Apple’s new MacBook Pro
To promote the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, Apple is hosting a livestream in which singer-songwriter Labrinth will create a song from scratch overnight at the company’s Tower Theatre store in Downtown Los Angeles. Watch the livestream below. more…
Apple now lets developers offer discounts when users move to cancel subscriptions
Apple today rolled out a new subscription retention tool for developers looking to reduce cancellations. Here are the details. more…
Report: Apple and Samsung outperform rivals as smartphone chip shipments tumble 21%
According to Counterpoint Research, Apple and Samsung were the only major smartphone chip vendors to gain market share in Q3 2026, as global shipments declined 21% year-over-year. Here are the details. more…
9to5Mac Daily: November 4, 2026 – iOS 27.3 beta 1 now available
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 Backblaze: Backup you can rely on....
Apple TV reportedly getting Justin Timberlake docuseries, announces new Toni Collette show
With one official announcement and one report, two new Apple TV projects have been revealed this week. Here are the details. more…
Apple Photos keeps getting better, here’s what’s new in iOS 27
iOS 27’s biggest highlight is Siri AI, but the update also packs new features for apps like Messages, Notes, Wallet, and more. Here’s everything new for Apple’s Photos app in iOS 27. more…
Apple disables Siri AI waitlist in iOS 27, with one exception
When Siri AI launched in iOS 27 earlier this fall, Apple used a waitlist to gate access. But a newly updated support document says the waitlist is no longer being used, except in “high demand” times. more…
Report: Apple reduces employees’ AI token allowances as Ternus moves to cut costs
Bloomberg reports that Apple has begun reducing employees’ daily AI spending limits, with some engineers seeing their allowances cut from $300 to $200, and further reductions planned across multiple teams. Here are the details. more…
Next year’s iPhone Pro redesign gets new update from leaker
Apple reportedly has a big redesign coming to next year’s iPhone Pro models, timed for the iPhone’s 20th anniversary. The latest leak about the design reveals that the dream of a cutout-free display may remain a dream for now. more…
Meet the 20 first-place apps from RevenueCat’s Shipaton 2026
A cozy habit tracker, a smarter snippet library, and a rooster that wants you out of bed: this year’s Shipaton winners offer plenty of new apps to explore. RevenueCat’s annual app-building competition drew 3,985 project submissions in 2026, according to its winner announcement...