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When Apple introduced MagSafe, the immediate focus then and now has always been on wireless charging. Over the years, I have realized that some of the best aspects of the MagSafe ecosystem are not actually the charging aspect, but also the mounting capabilities. The ability to just snap your iPhone onto a magnetic surface and trust it to hold has opened up a whole new category of accessories. A p…

Last week, OpenAI released an all-new version of Codex for Mac that includes the best example of AI-driven computer use yet. Today, Codex for Mac is taking its recently gained memory feature further with a feature OpenAI calls Chronicle. more…

I bought my first house earlier this year, so being the nerd that I am, I’ve prioritized turning my house into a smart home. First on the list was a smart lock. I knew I wanted something with the best possible HomeKit integration, and the Aqara UWB Smart Lock U400 seemed to fit that bill on paper. So far, I’ve been highly impressed thanks to Ultra Wideband support. more…

Another round of betas has just arrived. Apple has released developer beta 3 for iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, and more. more…

Even though Apple skipped macOS 26.5 public beta 2 after releasing the developer beta last week, Apple is now rolling out macOS 26.5 developer beta 3. Here’s what’s new so far. more…

Apple has released the second iOS 26.5 beta for developers. The previous beta introduced a new splash screen that signaled the upcoming arrival of ads in Apple Maps. more…

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Apple has updated its Sports app for iPhone, adding the first support for CarPlay and new F1 features. See the first two CarPlay widgets for Apple Sports, including how to configure both, below. more…

Apple recently released iOS 26.4.1 for iPhone users, but now it appears that another software update could be imminent: iOS 26.4.2 is coming soon. more…

Apple’s flagship iPhone lineup could look fairly different than usual this fall, and new posts from Weibo leaker Fixed Focus Digital provide insight into the later launch timing and new cost-cutting measures for the base iPhone 18. more…

Apple and Star Wars share a history of collaboration, and that continues with the newest film premiering in May. The Mandalorian & Grogu director Jon Favreau recently described how he used Apple Vision Pro to help bring Grogu to the biggest of big screens. more…

Joining the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 deal, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Apple’s least expensive 2026 16-inch M5 Pro MacBook Pro hitting its best price ever at $200 off alongside the 24GB/1TB M5 MacBook Pro at its best price of the year ( $240 off launch ) and 1TB 15-inch M5 MacBook Air models at $150 off . All of those deals join clearance pricing on this 1TB M3 iPad Air cell model a…

OpenAI has confirmed that ChatGPT and Codex are both experiencing issues, with many users unable to load the services. Here are the latest details. more…

NASA’s Reid Wiseman, commander of the recent Artemis II mission around the Moon, has posted a phenomenal video captured on iPhone 17 Pro Max that shows ‘Earthset’—the Earth setting behind the Moon. more…

Apple Watch includes a built-in sleep tracking feature. Just wear your Apple Watch to bed, and it works automatically. No need to install apps or enter a special mode. watchOS 26 takes sleep tracking further with Apple’s sleep score feature. Sleep score is a great way to visualize the quality of your sleep from night to night. There’s one setting in particular that has made sleep score especially…