Rumors
Latest rumors from Apple, curated and translated.
Rumors
Latest rumors from Apple, curated and translated.
MacBook Pro redesign is coming, with three features we’ve waited years for
Apple has a big MacBook Pro redesign in the works (possibly called MacBook Ultra ) that’s expected to launch in October . Here are three rumored new features that we’ve waited a long time for. more…
Leak reveals new iPhone Duo features not yet announced
iPhone Duo is coming October 23 , but there are several unannounced features coming to its StandBy mode that were just discovered hidden in Apple code. more…
Here’s what I’d like to see Apple do right in a screenless fitness tracker
Last week, Bloomberg reported that Apple is working on a screenless fitness tracker, akin to a WHOOP or Fitbit Air. As someone who’s used the WHOOP for the past 6 months, I do think its a great concept, though there are a few things I’d like to see Apple do better. more…
This is my top feature request for the upcoming A20 Pro iPad mini
For the past year, we’ve been looking forward to a new iPad mini refresh, and it’s sounding like its just around the corner. A new leak last week from Aaron Perris unveiled that the product should feature an A20 Pro chip and thinner bezels, and we already know it’ll feature OLED and a water resistant design. While those upgrades are excellent, I have one major thing I want from the next iPad mini,
Report: Apple working on new Vision Pro, with different form factors on the table
After the release of Vision Pro, everyone wanted to know how long it would be before the company could release a lighter version that isn’t so bulky on your face. For the longest time, we had been looking forward to a so-called Vision Air, codenamed N100. That project was shelved last year , though the company is working on a new project with similar aspirations, per Bloomberg . more…
New iPad mini details revealed in latest leak
We’ve heard a lot about what to expect from Apple’s next-generation iPad mini , including an OLED display and a more water-resistant design. A new leak today says the upcoming iPad mini will also pack some serious power: the new A20 Pro chip. more…
Apple has three products launching soon that we’ve waited a long time for
Apple had a big September, but it’s set to keep momentum going in October with several rumored product unveilings soon that we’ve waited a long time for. more…
New iPad mini coming soon with these major changes
Apple is about to release a new iPad mini. This will mark the first update to the device in two years, and it’s expected to be a big one. Here’s everything we know so far about the new iPad mini coming as soon as next month. more…
iOS 27.0.1 update likely coming soon for iPhone
Apple is testing iOS 27.0.1 for iPhone, according to web traffic analytics for 9to5Mac . The update will likely focus on bug fixes and performance improvements. more…
Apple releases watchOS 27.0.1 to fix Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 bug
Apple is rolling out watchOS 27.0.1 for Apple Watch today. The company says the update fixes an issue where some Apple Watch units would unexpectedly restart. The update is available exclusively for Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 users. more…
Contrary to some reports, you don't have two brains
A bad press release makes a good excuse to look at how developmental biology works.
9to5Mac Daily: September 23, 2026 – Apple wearable rumors, more
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iOS 27.2: New features, release date, more
Apple has kicked off beta testing of iOS 27.2, and the update brings several notable changes and new features. Here’s everything you need to know about iOS 27.2, which will likely be released to iPhone users as soon as next month. more…
Next year’s iPhone Pro models have ‘near-borderless’ design: report
Apple reportedly has a big redesign coming to next year’s iPhone Pro models, and a new ETNews report outlines what to expect from the “near-borderless” design and display. more…
A new report from Europe raises serious alarms about orbital collisions
"I think we are going to lose the ability to use certain orbits."
Effort begins to fill the void left by terminated US climate report
First paper added to community collection is a roadmap for research.
9to5Mac Daily: September 22, 2026 – M6 Mac mini tidbits, Apple Fitness+ future
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Apple Wallet driver’s licenses coming to three new states soon
Apple Wallet driver’s licenses recently launched in Virginia and Oklahoma , but three more states are expected to follow soon, bringing us close to 20 US states on board. more…
Russel Vought will reportedly be given veto power over all NIH grants
Pending move comes over the objections of the NIH director.
iPhone 18 Pro Face ID bug causing system to crash and reboot for some users
The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max introduces a new smaller Face ID system, with the Infrared camera now hidden behind the screen, near where the time is shown in the status bar. It appears there may be a software glitch with that component in the shipping release of iOS 27. A number of reports from 18 Pro owners indicate that their device freezes and reboots after a failed Face ID attempt. more…
‘HomePad’ to launch next month with these new features: report
Apple’s long-awaited home hub device, often called ‘HomePad,’ is now expected to launch in October. Here’s what’s coming per the latest Bloomberg report . more…
New all-glass iPhone 20 Pro rumor reveals another design change
Apple’s major 20th-anniversary iPhone refresh is in the works for next year. A new rumor today reiterates expectations that the iPhone 20 Pro and iPhone 20 Pro Max will have even bigger screens than the current models. more…
Rocket Report: China wants a Raptor 3 engine; SpaceX set for big Starship test
“I can tell you SpaceX has already gone captive."
Report: Apple leads slowing true wireless stereo market as open-ear earbuds gain ground
Apple reportedly maintained its lead in the global true wireless stereo (TWS) market and saw modest year-over-year growth, even as overall shipments declined. Here are the details. more…
iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12 hands-on review, iOS 27 released
Chance has been testing the iPhone 18 Pro and the new Apple Watches for the last week, and is here to give his hands-on reviews. Also, Apple has finally released its new operating systems out into the world, which means Benjamin has tried macOS Golden Gate for the first time. And in Happy Hour Plus , Apple is rumored to be making their own game controllers for iPhone. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join
Covert uploads and megalomania: OpenAI details new "misaligned" agent incidents
Model maker commits to new framework for reporting misaligned models.
Apple reportedly building server packed with M-series Ultra chips for AI
Planned 2029 debut could make this Apple’s first enterprise server in decades.
Apple planning to sell AI servers powered by M8 Ultra chips, says report
Apple is working on plans to make enterprise servers powered by M8 Ultra chips, according to a new report. The report specifically says that the company plans to offer the AI -focused servers for sale, not just use them internally. Two versions are said to be in development, with Apple considering incorporating Nvidia networking tech in the machines … more…
Samsung reportedly rushing new trifold phone in response to iPhone Duo
It was already clear that Samsung was worried about the impact of the iPhone Duo on its foldable phone range, and there’s now further evidence of the Korean company’s concern. A blogger who aggregates reports from Chinese social media says there are signs that the company is bringing forward the launch of its Galaxy Z Trifold 2, despite the seeming failure of its predecessor … more…
“Filmmaker” suing PassThePopcorn may be banned user out for revenge
Allegedly fake filmmaker targeted trackers like PassThePopcorn, BroadcasTheNet, and HDBits.
Demand for EV chargers is outstripping supply, says ChargePoint report
EV growth is happening, even in the US, and those EVs will need plugs to charge.
Exclusive: Paying for frontier AI models buys 4-month head start at 5x the cost
Ars previewed Mozilla’s report on how cheap open models caught up on capability.
iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max pre-orders now delayed to October for most models
If you haven’t yet ordered your iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max, you’ll likely be waiting until October for delivery. Here’s the latest update on iPhone 18 Pro pre-order shipping times. more…
Unvaccinated Pennsylvania woman died of measles complications, coroner says
The 40-year-old unvaccinated woman reportedly had underlying health conditions.
Apple planning three major changes for its retail stores, per report
Apple is preparing “major changes” to its retail stores, according to a new report from Bloomberg . Perhaps most notably, the changes include bringing back the iconic dedicated Genius Bars. more…
Leaker says Apple will pay $250 per iPhone Duo display in three-year Samsung deal
While memory costs are expected to comfortably lead the iPhone 18 Pro’s bill of materials, the same may not be true for the iPhone Duo . Here are the details. more…
Report: iPhone price hike ‘better than feared,’ iPhone Duo to drive demand for the cycle
In an investor note seen by 9to5Mac, analyst Jeff Pu noted that while this week’s iPhone price hike was better than feared, the iPhone Duo is still likely to drive demand for the cycle, as early consumer interest appears strong. Here are the details. more…
Counterpoint: Apple foldable panel shipments could rise 167% by 2030
Counterpoint Research has released a new report examining the impact of the iPhone Duo on the foldable smartphone market, display suppliers, and the segment’s growth through 2030. Here are the details. more…
Apple says two iOS 27 features aren’t coming until a ‘future software update’
This week, Apple announced that iOS 27 will be released to everyone on Monday, September 14. Along with that, the company now says two features included in the iOS 27 betas have been removed and will be released in a “future software update” for iPhone: suggestions in Messages and automatic password changes. more…
Report: iPhone Duo could give Apple a 25% share of foldable market in 2026
A new TrendForce report says the iPhone Duo is expected to capture 24,8% of the foldable smartphone market in 2026 alone, countering a 20% slump in the segment. Here are the details. more…
Four groups caught using the same Chrome and Windows exploit kit
A patch gap and the hastened pace of AI-based vulnerability discovery are likely contributors.
Apple Event News Hub: iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone Duo coming soon
9to5Mac’s Apple event coverage is brought to you by iMazing : iMazing’s platform for data transfer and device management keeps getting better. Get 20% off iMazing with code 9TO5-SEP26-20OFF. I’m at Apple Park for today’s “Surprise and shine” event, headlined by the rumored announcement of the iPhone 18 Pro and the foldable iPhone Duo. We’re also expecting the Apple Watch Series 12, Apple Watch Ult
These are iPhone 18 Pro’s colors, says Mark Gurman
Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has offered several last-minute leaks ahead of today’s “Surprise and shine” Apple event , including the iPhone Duo name for the foldable. And his latest post on X details the expected colors for iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. more…
Apple reportedly offering trade-in incentive to encourage iPhone upgrades
We’re expecting today’s shiny new iPhones to be accompanied by price raises, even if they aren’t as painful as initially expected. Apple is reportedly softening the blow a little for some upgraders by offering higher trade-in values for devices with minor cosmetic defects … more…
Last-minute iPhone event rumors: Pre-order time, AirPods 5 features, more
We’re just hours away from Apple’s “Surprise and shine” special event, where it’s expected to announce the foldable iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro, new Apple Watch models, and AirPods 5. more…
No iPhone Ultra today? Three possible explanations …
It was widely expected that the first foldable iPhone set to be launched later today would be named the iPhone Ultra . However, a report yesterday said that the device will instead be called the iPhone Duo . If accurate, it’s an interesting development as it might potentially point to the company reserving the Ultra suffix for a completely different future model … more…
iPhone Duo: Apple’s new foldable reportedly not named Ultra, plus price, colors, more
Apple is officially set to unveil its first foldable iPhone in a few hours. On the eve of the event, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has reported some last-minute details, including a spoiler for the foldable iPhone’s actual name: iPhone Duo. more…
iPhone Ultra is coming, here’s what the final rumors say
Apple is expected to announce its first-ever foldable iPhone tomorrow, which rumors say could be called the iPhone Ultra. Here are some last-minute rumors about what to expect. more…
Apple faces new UK rules over nude images on children’s iPhones
Bloomberg reports that the UK intends to introduce legislation that would require Apple and Google to “stop children from taking, sharing or viewing nude images on their phones and tablets.” Here are the details. more…
Why this month's Microsoft patch release is a doozy
Security gnomes are pumping out patches ahead of an expected onslaught of AI-assisted attacks.
TrendForce: Apple produced 52 million iPhones in Q2 as global smartphone market declined
A new TrendForce report shows that Apple saw a 14% year-over-year increase in smartphone production during Q2 2026, reaching a 19% share of global production, second only to Samsung. Here are the details. more…
The universal language of space is... Star Trek? Mais oui.
"Science fiction imagines the future. We build it."
Report: Apple Watch shipments rise 14% in Q2 as overall market drops
A new Counterpoint Research report shows Apple, Garmin, and Huawei bucking a market-wide decline in smartwatch shipments in Q2 2026, with Huawei reaching a record share of global shipments. Here are the details. more…
Apple’s latest acquisition is about technology that sounds futuristic
EU filings revealed today that Apple has acquired a company called Sonera, makers of wearable-centered technology that sounds like it’s from the future. more…
watchOS 27 code reveals four changes for Apple Watch Ultra 4, more
Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12 will be unveiled tomorrow, and a last-minute leak may reveal new features coming in watchOS 27 for the latest models and more. more…
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Which of the upcoming new Apple products most excites you? [Poll]
We’re one day away from Apple’s Surprise and Shine event , where we’re expecting to see anywhere from six to nine shiny new products. The iPhone Ultra foldable is set to be the headline news, but which of the expected announcements most excites you personally … ? more…
How Tim Cook shaped Apple’s foldable iPhone, and what it may cost
On the eve of Apple’s special event, Bloomberg is out with a new report detailing the decade-long foldable iPhone development. The report highlights former Apple CEO Tim Cook’s involvement in the project. Plus, details on how much the foldable iPhone could cost. more…
Apple will quickly become a dominant player in folding phones – Counterpoint
Counterpoint Research has predicted that global foldable phone shipments will surpass 100 million units by the end of this year, with the iPhone Ultra playing a major role in this growth. The firm says it expects Apple to take 25% of the entire market this year – and it may be the biggest player by the same time next year. In timing unlikely to be coincidental, the Xiaomi 18 Fold, leaked last mont
Camera app in iOS 27 reportedly includes four major pro photography features
Code reportedly found in the Camera app in the latest iOS 27 beta appears to point to the introduction of some major pro photography and videography features. While the stock camera app has grown in power over time, the reported discoveries seem surprising for an app primarily geared to point-and-shoot usage … more…
Apple TV leads Emmys wins so far, with Widows Bay set for awards sweep
The prestigious television Emmy Awards began this weekend, with the winners announced for Creative Arts categories. The Primetime award ceremony is coming up on September 14th, which will include the big categories like Best Drama and Best Comedy. So far, though, Apple will be very happy with the recognition it has gotten, with Apple TV leading the weekend with a record 20 wins. A lot of that succ
This AI-generated iPhone 18 Pro mock ad makes me actually love dark cherry color
Can you believe it’s new iPhone week already? Apple’s “Rise and Surprise” event is just a few days away on Wednesday, September 9, at 10 am PT. The company is set to unveil the foldable iPhone Ultra and new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, among other new hardware products. The interesting new color for the Pro phones this year is rumored to be a dark cherry red finish. more…
Apple might soon make App Store changes to raise revenue, increase margins: report
According to the latest edition of the Power On newsletter from Mark Gurman, Apple is reportedly considering making some changes to its App Store. The goal? To increase the potential revenue it brings in. more…
This new reveal suggests MacBook Ultra might cost more than we think
As soon as next month, Apple is expected to introduce its next MacBook Pro redesign. We’ll be seeing OLED, the first touchscreen on a Mac, a thinner chassis, Dynamic Island, and much more. This upgrade was rumored to be called MacBook Ultra , though it wasn’t necessarily clear where that’d leave the MacBook Pro brand. Now, it’s a lot more clear. more…
watchOS 27 removes three features that Apple Watch users might miss after updating
When watchOS 27 is released later this month, Apple Watch users may notice that some things work a bit differently. The upcoming software update removes three features that users may miss after updating. more…
A ratings board wouldn't let Valve release a trailer. It "leaked" it instead.
"I think we can't get in trouble for that now. It's like 20 years ago."