December 2024

It feels like the year has flown by—just yesterday, we were looking forward to 2024, and now, we are gearing up for the holiday season. For many of us, Christmas brings a chance to add extra magic to our homes. My first foray into HomeKit was automating my Christmas decorations, so it feels only right […]

The next big update for the Mac is almost here. macOS Sequoia 15.2 is expected to arrive next week, and Apple has published the full release notes for what’s new. Here’s everything that’s coming soon to your Mac. more…

Apple fans and tech enthusiasts are in for a treat as longtime YouTuber and Apple reviewer Nikias Molina sits down with Sumbul Desai, Apple’s Vice President of Health, for an exclusive interview. The conversation offers a fascinating look at Apple’s approach to health technology and how it’s making an impact on users’ everyday lives. more…

Apple’s long-in-the-works project to build its own cellular modem is about to see the light of day. As multiple reports have indicated in the past, select 2025 iPhone models will carry the Apple 5G modem—but thanks to a new report, now we know it won’t quite measure up to what Qualcomm’s chip offers. more…

A multi-year attempt to establish a class action lawsuit against Apple over iCloud storage has officially been dismissed. In a new court filing this week, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit tossed out the lawsuit and said the plaintiffs failed to make their case. more…

TikTok’s US ban is looming, and a new ruling by an appeals court has removed one of the last reasons for hope that the ban might not go into effect. more…

While we are still tracking some particularly notable deals on official Apple Watch Solo Bands for as low as $17 as well as this exclusive sitewide sale on Harber London leather Apple gear accessories just for 9to5 readers, we have fresh new offers you’ll want to take a look at today. First and foremost, the

Macworld At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Great image quality Nano Matte Panel cuts down glare and reflections Height-adjustable stand Cons 60Hz refresh rate may discourage gamers No webcam Our Verdict The BenQ MA270U offers image quality that could satisfy users in a production environment–that’s one way of saying that its quality is better than

We’ve long been big fans of MacWhisper here at 9to5Mac, and the new v11 update improves on the already great transcription app. more…

Macworld If you missed out on the tremendous AirPods deals this Black Friday, your patience has been rewarded. Amazon is selling the new AirPods 4 with ANC for $139, a savings of $40 and $25 lower than their best Black Friday price. Apple’s new AirPods 4 are a massive upgrade over the prior model, which