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Welcome to Indie App Spotlight . This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact . Farwave takes an interesting new approach to audio player apps, by placing them around the globe. You can explore the world and find radio stations across the planet, with a nice 3D visual in the app. Fo…

Apple this week unveiled its new iPhone lineup , including the first ever foldable iPhone – the iPhone Duo. While the Duo itself is a fantastic device, it does leave me wishing that Apple did better for the iPad. more…

A new iPhone announcement always means a mad rush for accessories that will arrive when your new device arrives, and this year that includes an entirely new category with the iPhone Duo. ESR is a well-respected name in Apple accessories, and its iPhone 18 lineup covers the new iPhone Duo, the iPhone 18 Pro models, and everything that goes with them: charging, AirPods, Apple Watch, and MagSafe wal…

Blogger Nicolas Lellouche went digging in the iPhone Duo settings during his hands on time with the device. He found a curious new option in the display settings called ‘Shift Left Edge’. When enabled, this setting adds a bit of a black border to the left side, essentially adding fake bezel on the outside screen, pushing content away from the folding edge. more…

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It’s time for your 9to5Toys Lunch Break weekend edition to scope out all of this week’s best Apple deals. The all-new AirPods 5, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and Apple Watch Series 12 pre-orders are live, and we are already tracking some deals on them. We also also have a $50 price drop on AirPods Pro 3 as well as a return all-time lows on AirTag 2. Just be sure to scope out the ongoing M6 Mac mini pre-o…

It is time to take a look at the best new iPhone 18 Pro cases. Pre-orders for Apple’s latest just went live this morning and many of the best brands are now ready. 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 custom…

The new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are now available to pre-order . Apple announced the new phones on Wednesday, highlighting a variable aperture camera system, a smaller Dynamic Island, four new color options, and more. Pre-order iPhone 18 Pro from Apple Pre-order iPhone 18 Pro Max from Apple Pre-order iPhone 18 Pro from Walmart Pre-order iPhone 18 Pro Max from Walmart more…

In a new study, Apple researchers detail SimpleDesign, a streamlined AI model that can jointly generate protein sequences and structures. Here are the details. more…

Following a few months of Liquid Glass beta testing , WhatsApp is expanding access to a redesigned interface for its iPad app, including a new Mac-like sidebar. Here are the details. more…

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…

Jeff and Fernando discuss their initial thoughts and impressions of the iPhone Duo, Apple’s first foldable smartphone. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Register for the free, virtual Open Source Security Summit on September 17, featuring cybersecurity leaders David Sanger and Joseph Menn — and check out Bitwarden for trusted open source password, passkey, and secrets management, with end-to-end encryption…

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…

TIME’s “The World’s Best Companies 2026” list is out, with Apple returning at No. 3 after dropping off the ranking last year. Here are the details. more…

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…