Last week, Apple launched new MacBook Pros with the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chipsets, and early CPU benchmarks (via Geekbench) painted a very promising picture for Apple's highest-end chipset, the M4 Max. Now we're looking at some GPU benchmarks, and the M4 Max continues to be quite strong. These GPU benchmark results come …
There have long been rumors that Apple will partner with other AI-powered chatbot companies in the future to support Apple Intelligence features. Apple has already partnered with OpenAI to bring ChatGPT to iOS, and that integration is now available in the iOS 18.2 beta, which is expected to be released in December. We haven't heard …
According to Mark Gurman's Power On newsletter this weekend, Apple is “evaluating” the idea of re-releasing an Apple-branded TV. Gurman says this will happen after Apple releases its future smart display products, so it's likely a couple of years away. Apple is expected to release a cheaper smart display, which many are calling the “HomePad,” …
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight, a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you're a developer and would like to have your app featured, please contact us. Pinning is a unique countdown calendar app for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision. It offers a visually appealing …
Branded by Uniq: Crafted with 28 bidirectional magnets, the Uniq Revix collection of Apple Watch bands is exceptionally durable and comes in a variety of materials, from premium leather to ultra-soft silicone. Find out more. The new Apple Watch is the thinnest and lightest wearable ever. But how much thinner is Series 10 compared to …
Apple Pay is celebrating 10 years since its launch, and a new promotional video highlights what's been great about Apple Pay since day one. Apple Pay makes it easy to spend money online. Even on copperplateantiques.com, which doesn't appear to be real: But seriously, Apple Pay on the web really does make online shopping incredibly …
iOS 18.2 is currently in beta testing with a new set of Apple Intelligence features like Image Playground, ChatGPT integration, and Genmoji. While these Apple Intelligence features are getting most of the attention, there are other notable features coming to iPhone next month. Here's an overview of all the non-AI features coming to your iPhone …
I know this is just a developer beta, and if anyone from Apple asks, my first impressions of Visual Intelligence will be purely in the context of its future potential. But I have to say that having tried it, I am excited about that future. The actual Apple Intelligence part is currently relatively limited. In …
Apple is getting serious about smart home products, and this spring's “HomePad” will be the first part of a major strategic offensive. But what does this new device mean for the future of the HomePod? Will it make it obsolete? Maybe, but it might just save it. The Apple HomePod Intelligence Dilemma The HomePod and …
I'm quite convinced that people who don't carry their iPhones in a case are a completely different species than me. While I don't make a habit of dropping my case, I don't think there's been a year where I haven't dropped it or slammed it into something at least once. For me, an iPhone case …
