Guides
Latest guides from Apple, curated and translated.
Guides
Latest guides from Apple, curated and translated.
The iPhone 18 Pro: The best and final iteration of the current form factor?
There’s a running joke that Apple always breathlessly announces that each year’s iPhone Pro is “the best iPhone we’ve ever made,” as if that were in some way surprising. But I do think that there’s some poignancy to the iPhone 18 Pro, because if the rumors about next year’s model are true, this could be the final iteration of the form factor that began with the iPhone X back in 2017. Specifically,
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Best iPhone 18 Pro cases now available for purchase [Update #2]
It is time to take a look at the best new iPhone 18 Pro cases. Apple has a new slate of Silicone and TechWoven models in color-matched treatments, joined by loads of our favorite third-party solutions we have been using for years. From built-in stands in new burgundy colorways, ultra grippy customizable models , and some of the best leather options in the game from brands like Nomad and Burton Goo
These are the best MacBook deals right now: September 2026 Buyer’s Guide
In recent years, Macs had been getting more and more affordable. Cheaper starting points, more memory and storage per dollar, and the introduction of MacBook Neo. For the first time, Apple had started to become one of the best values on the market. Unfortunately, Apple just drastically increased its prices because of the ongoing memory shortage. Macs aren’t as appealing as they were a few months a
iOS 27.2 makes FaceTime’s best new feature even better
iOS 27 introduced Dual Capture support for FaceTime, letting you show your front and rear camera views at the same time. And in iOS 27.2, that upgrade is expanding to now support Group FaceTime calls. more…
macOS 27 gives you more control over Liquid Glass
9to5Mac is brought to you by CleanMyMac by MacPaw . With the release of macOS 27 Golden Gate, use CleanMyMac first to free up space, optimize your system, and ensure your new Mac runs at 100% on day one. Learn more . macOS 27 Golden Gate is a huge upgrade over macOS 26 Tahoe, and not just because of the smarter design decisions. Just like iOS 27 for iPhone, the Mac adds a Liquid Glass appearance s
Review: Resident Evil might just be the best gaming adaptation yet
Director Zach Cregger's clever reboot strikes perfect balance between horror, humor, and over-the-top gore.
New Mac mini drops support for aftermarket storage upgrades
When Apple released the M4 Mac mini two years ago, teardowns quickly revealed a pleasant surprise: the internal SSD was not soldered to the logic board. This allowed for aftermarket storage upgrades, and we even showed you how to do it . With the new M6 and M5 Pro Mac mini updates, however, it appears the storage is soldered to the logic board once again. more…
Learning another language may be one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy
Research suggests that bilingualism can offer cognitive benefits.
Small AI models let drones autonomously identify and attack battlefield targets
Scaleout deploys decentralized AI-driven learning to military bases and drones.
macOS 27: What’s new for the Photos app?
9to5Mac is brought to you by CleanMyMac by MacPaw . With the release of macOS 27 Golden Gate, use CleanMyMac first to free up space, optimize your system, and ensure your new Mac runs at 100% on day one. Learn more . macOS 27 Golden Gate doesn’t give the Photos app a dramatic redesign. Instead, Photos gains a surprisingly broad set of various improvements this year. These range from Apple Intellig
First iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders now say ‘shipped,’ here’s how to check yours
Apple has started notifying users that iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pre-orders have officially shipped. Here’s how to check the status of your order. more…
Deals: AirPods 5/Pro 3, Apple Watch Ultra 4, MacBook Pro $450 off, more
While the early fall Prime Day deals are now live at Amazon, we are also tracking loads more Apple Watch Series 12 configurations and the new black Apple Watch Ultra 4 seeing early pre-order discounts ahead of delivery this week. The same goes for Amazon’s early price drop on the new AirPods 5 with ANC down at $125 and the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 at $50 off , but we also have up to $450 off M5 Pro M
iOS 27 adds scam-prevention feature to iPhone, here’s how to enable it
iOS 27 introduces a new security feature called ‘Impersonation Risk Detection’ that helps protect you against scams, but it’s off by default. Here’s what the feature does, and how to enable it. more…
Slow Horses is back tonight, and Apple just confirmed two more seasons
Apple TV has one of its best shows, Slow Horses, returning tonight for season 6 ( watch here ). And the streamer has just announced that seasons 7 and 8 are both already in the works. more…
iPhone 18 Pro pre-orders: Here’s what still arrives on launch day
Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max lineup went up for pre-order today , ahead of the September 18 launch day. As of Saturday evening, shipping estimates for some configurations have slipped to October — especially for the iPhone 18 Pro Max. more…
Here are my favorite fast charger recommendations for iPhone 18 Pro
Over the past year, I’ve had the pleasure of testing out loads of chargers and MagSafe charging stands for Apple devices. If you just preordered a new iPhone 18 Pro and you’re looking for the best ways to take advantage of fast charging, these are my top picks. more…
HomeKit Weekly: Shelly’s Flood S Gen4 is a low cost Matter leak sensor for Apple Home
Water damage is one of those problems where a single sensor can save you a major repair bill on your floors, cabinets, etc. Leak sensors have been among the best values in the smart home for years, and Shelly’s new Flood S Gen4 makes it even easier to get started. It’s under $30, Matter-certified, and works with Apple Home out of the box. more…
Apple hid a classic Mac easter egg in the iOS 27 Settings app
Many have complained that Apple design has been sapped of some of its trademark whimsy in recent years. Well, here’s the latest example of how the tides seem to be changing. Buried in the Settings app on iOS 27, Apple has hidden an easter egg that hails back from classic Mac OS; Clarus the Dogcow. Here’s how to trigger it … more…
NASA moving at warp speed to set up US Space Academy
NASA asks US states to show them the money.
John Ternus and Greg Joswiak reveal why now is the time for iPhone Duo
Following this week’s Apple event, new Apple CEO John Ternus and marketing SVP Greg Joswiak sat down for an interview to talk more about the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo. In the interview with Tom’s Guide and TechRadar , Ternus and Joswiak discussed why Apple decided that now was the time to enter the foldable market. Ternus also touched on his feelings after his first week as Apple CEO. more…
macOS 27 RC now available, here’s how to install it
With the “Surprise and Shine” event now in the books, Apple is now rolling out the first developer and public Release Candidate of macOS 27 Golden Gate ahead of the operating system’s public launch. Here are the details. more…
How to watch Apple event today: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo, more
Today is Apple’s big September launch event, with a tagline: ‘Surprise and shine.’ Here’s how to watch the Apple event live, and a roundup of new products rumored to debut. more…
After 8 years, Europe's BepiColombo mission is on final approach to Mercury
"Fundamentally, we want to learn about the origins of this planet and how it came to be like it is."