Ecosystem
Latest ecosystem from Apple, curated and translated.
Ecosystem
Latest ecosystem from Apple, curated and translated.
Apple Notes keeps getting better, here’s what’s new in iOS 27
iOS 27 adds new features for CarPlay , the Messages app , and a lot more , including a handful of Apple Notes upgrades. Here’s what’s new for Apple Notes in iOS 27. more…
Yeah, don’t give Meta’s Muse app access to your Mac
The ability of AI systems to act as agents, carrying out tasks on our behalf, is the single biggest development in the technology. This is the headline capability Siri AI introduces to Apple devices, and I’m inclined to trust the privacy and safety safeguards Apple has put into place. But Siri AI isn’t the only agent you can give full access to your Apple devices, with Meta’s Muse app the latest e
Apple Watch Series 12 one week later: There’s so much more than meets the eye
When Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Series 12, two features stood out: the new Siri Recap feature, as well as the much improved heart rate monitor. While those two features were part of the reason I was compelled to buy the new Apple Watch, I’ve found myself delighted by much more than just those two things. more…
Leaked images reveal new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini
Apple is expected to launch new Home products in October , and today via leaked images discovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris, we get our first glimpse at what’s coming. more…
M6 Mac mini review, Apple fitness band rumors, Apple AI servers
Benjamin and Chance cover the week in Apple news, including hands-on with the new M6 Mac mini and AirPods 5, the first round of bug fixes for the new operating systems, Apple Music Hall, and more. And in Happy Hour Plus , we reflect on how Siri AI has fared in the real world so far. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join . Sponsored by Quince : Find your next fall favorites at Quince. Download the Quince a
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macOS 27 Top Features: much more than just Siri AI [Video]
Although Apple’s revamped personal assistant is no doubt the headlining feature in macOS 27 Golden Gate , there are many other new features and refinements in this year’s update that don’t involve Siri AI. Read our post as I cherry-pick a few of my favorite new macOS 27 updates, and be sure to watch our video as I walk through them all. more…
Robots make combat airdrops, clear mines as Ukraine defeats Russian pincer
Ukraine’s Operation Vivaldi has erased Russian gains with the help of robots.
9to5Mac Daily: September 24, 2026 – iPhone Handoff, iOS 27 updates
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 Stuff :Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. A simple to-do l
OpenAI says Apple Intelligence users showed little interest in ChatGPT integration
As reported by The Financial Times , new court filings show that OpenAI was disappointed by the adoption of ChatGPT through Apple Intelligence, which it says “dramatically underperformed” after launching in 2024. Here are the details. more…
MacWhisper update brings real-time meeting transcripts, improved speaker recognition, more
My transcription tool of choice on the Mac, MacWhisper, got another major update today with real-time meeting transcripts, significantly improved speaker recognition, tighter integration with Apple Intelligence, and a new transcription model. Here are the details. more…
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tvOS 27.2 adds new HomePod surround sound feature to Apple TV 4K [U]
Apple TV users have long been able to set HomePods as speakers for audio output. But tvOS 27.2 looks poised to offer a big upgrade, with HomePod surround sound now available in the beta. Update : Following publication, leaker pdfu posted on X that the feature referenced below is in tvOS 27.0 and isn’t actually for surround sound yet, despite additional evidence of the feature in 27.2 code. Origina
AT&T seemingly has no plans to support Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature
Apple last week launched a new iPhone Handoff feature, which lets you use a single phone number across two iPhones. The number intelligently moves between each iPhone based on whichever one you pick up. iPhone Handoff requires support from cellular carriers, and it sounds like AT&T isn’t interested in adopting the feature. more…
iOS 27 adds convenient new iPhone feature you’ll use all the time
iOS 27 has arrived, with Siri AI and new Apple Intelligence features as big highlights. But one of my favorite features is a convenient addition for quickly pasting items from your iPhone’s clipboard. Here’s how it works. more…
One of the most powerful weather apps for iPhone just came to CarPlay
One of the best things about Apple’s CarPlay platform is the robust availability of third-party apps from iPhone . This week, RadarScope, the popular and powerful iPhone weather app, was updated with support for CarPlay . more…
CarPlay just got better, here’s everything new in iOS 27
iOS 27 has arrived, and with it a handful of improvements for CarPlay. Here’s everything new for CarPlay in iOS 27. more…
Ask HN: Is it impossible to disable Siri on macOS 27?
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Apple Intelligence now requires almost double the iPhone storage on latest models
iOS 27 launched this week with a major overhaul to Apple Intelligence. And while many iPhones have the same AI storage requirements as before, for certain models you’ll need nearly double the free storage. more…
iOS 27: My favorite new iPhone features (other than AI)
Apple released iOS 27 to everyone this week, and the headlining changes are Siri AI and the array of new Apple Intelligence features. However, the update also includes plenty of non-AI features. Here are a few of my favorite iOS 27 features (other than Siri and AI). more…
iPadOS 27.2 adds convenient new feature from the Mac
iPadOS 27.2 arrived in beta this week, and beyond adding the redesigned Health app , Apple has also brought over a recent Mac feature: a Siri popup when text is selected. more…
General Motors continues CarPlay backtrack on two truck models
General Motors has revealed a CarPlay compromise on two truck models, as it seemingly continues something of a backtrack on its decision to withdraw support for the feature. A new report indicates that the automaker is creating a truck-specific interface that includes CarPlay … more…
GM gives its most important trucks a new UI—and includes CarPlay
The new look debuts in the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado and 2027 GMC Sierra pickup trucks.
Gentler Streak and The Outsiders’ iOS 27 updates add Siri AI, onscreen awareness support, more
The unstoppable team at Gentler Stories is out today with updates to both of its exercise-tracking apps, taking advantage of the new Siri AI and other capabilities introduced with iOS 27 . Here are the details. more…
Apple releases iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate 27 with Siri AI and Liquid Glass refinements
This is also the last version of macOS to support Rosetta for Intel apps.
Fantastical 4.2 adds Siri AI, bigger widgets, and a refreshed Mac design
It’s iOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate launch day, and Fantastical is here for it. The new version released today includes support for Apple’s major new operating systems. This includes Siri integration, a new widget size, and some nice Liquid Glass updates. more…
Things 3.24 update arrives with OS 27 support, Siri AI integration, new widget size
Things is back with a nice new update after just a few weeks. The excellent project management app from Cultured Code is releasing support for iOS 27, macOS 27, and Apple’s other OS 27 updates coming out today. This includes Siri AI integration, a new widget size, and more. more…
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iOS 27 code shows you may be able to replace Siri AI with Claude or ChatGPT [Poll]
It’s been more than a year since we asked whether Apple should give us the option of choosing our own AI chatbot to replace Siri AI . At that time, the majority of you were in favor. A developer who has been studying the code in iOS 27 and macOS 27 has discovered that it does indeed appear at least some people will have this option … more…
Apple's Siri AI Can Be Swapped Out for Claude, ChatGPT, Code Shows
Hacker News (176 points)
T-Mobile will charge $5/month for Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature
Apple’s new iPhone Handoff feature, which lets users share a single phone number across two iPhones, will cost $5 per month on T-Mobile. Here are the details. more…
Apple releases iOS 27 RC ahead of public launch
Apple has released the first iOS 27 release candidate for testing. The update brings Apple’s next major iPhone software release one step closer to public launch, with Siri AI leading the list of changes. more…
9to5Mac Daily: September 8, 2026 – HomePod rumors, App Store changes
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 Stuff :Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. A simple to-do l
The Cadillac Lyriq EV is the first crack in GM’s CarPlay ban
General Motors first announced that it was ditching CarPlay in all future EVs back in 2023, subsequently issuing a series of ridiculous justifications – and at one point even implying it’s what Steve Jobs would have done. But it seems there is now one exception. Since that U-turn was reportedly based on customer feedback, perhaps GM is now rethinking its life decisions … more…
Affordable iPhone accessories for CarPlay worth trying
CarPlay can make any vehicle feel significantly more comfortable and family. Still, the experience is not always perfect out of the box. Some cars still require a wired connection, others lack CarPlay entirely, and what about keeping your iPhone charged and cooled on long trips? Fortunately, improving those areas doesn’t require a big investment. These affordable accessories cover everything from
CarPlay now works with five major chatbot apps
CarPlay has picked up its fifth major AI chatbot app with the addition of Claude. Anthropic’s iPhone app adding CarPlay is the second AI chatbot app to be updated with support this week. more…
HomeKit Weekly: ULTRALOQ’s Bolt Fingerprint has everything you’d want except Home Key
My door has had a smart lock on it for 5-6 years, and I’ve tried plenty of options. The ULTRALOQ Bolt Fingerprint is a great option for almost anyone thanks to its Apple Home integration, built-in Wi-Fi, and plenty of ways to lock and unlock your door. Whether you’re looking for fingerprint ID unlock or a simple PIN, this lock has almost everything. more…