ChatGPT users may notice something different about the AI chatbot experience over the next few days. That’s because OpenAI is tweaking how its most-used model works. OpenAI says it’s releasing …
AirPods Max 2 firmware beta updates now available with iOS 27 beta 2
AirPods Max 2 owners running iOS 27 or macOS 27 Golden Gate beta 2 can now enroll their headphones in Apple’s firmware beta program. Here are the details. Beta firmware …
Apple is permanently closing three stores today, here’s the list
Apple is permanently closing three stores in the United States later today. The company first announced the closures in April, impacting locations in Connecticut, Maryland, and California. Here’s the full …
Next year to be Apple’s ‘biggest product year’ ever, here’s what’s coming
Apple reportedly has 15+ new products launching this fall, but according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, 2027 will be even bigger for the company. Here’s what’s coming. Apple products rumored for …
Apple Home adds new smart lock with auto-unlock that’s hands-free
Earlier this year, Schlage unveiled its Sense Pro smart lock with HomeKit and Ultra Wideband support for auto-unlocking and locking. And today the company announced it’s launching this month, details …
Apple still has three unannounced iOS 27 features in the pipeline: report
Apple wrapped up its WWDC 2026 keynote this week, outlining all of its major new software features for the coming year, with Siri AI and improved stability taking the spotlight. …
Qingping Thermometer review: Apple Home, Thread, etc
E-ink technology is typically found in devices like the Amazon Kindle, and it is also a critical feature of the Qingping thermometer. I originally reviewed the Bluetooth version of this …
#WWDC26 hashmoji now live on X ahead of next week’s keynote
As it has done over the past several years, Apple has kicked off its hashmoji campaign on X for posts containing the #WWDC26 hashtag. Custom WWDC26 icon now live As …
Indie App Spotlight: ‘NextThere’ helps you navigate public transit with rich insights
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app …
Apple Watch sleep data helps Harvard researchers study menopause transition
Researchers at Harvard have published the results of a study that analyzed more than 94,000 nights of Apple Watch sleep data to better understand how sleep patterns change during perimenopause. …