Apple was founded on April 1, 1976, which means this year marks the company’s 50th anniversary. In a recent all-hands meeting with employees, Apple CEO Tim Cook teased that Apple is planning a celebration for this historic milestone. more…

Following a recent change to multiple App Store rules in Japan, a coalition representing more than 600 local companies is calling for further regulatory action. Here are the details. more…

Yesterday Discord announced that users would soon be required to have their age verified or be restricted to teen-level access on the service. Today, there’s a follow-up post from Discord that backtracks some on the expected impact of its new policy. more…

The updated pack emulates classic analog film stocks, including Kodak, Fuji, and Ilford, and now supports modern cameras. Here’s how to install it. more…

**Update, 8:06 p.m. ET:** Apple’s online system status page now lists all issues and outages as solved. The original post follows below. Apple’s system status page has confirmed ongoing issues with a variety of web services, including iCloud, Photos, Find My, and more. more…

While the MacBook Pro is stealing headlines, Apple’s most popular laptop is also set to get an upgrade soon. Here’s everything we know about the next-generation MacBook Air. more…

The legacy iTunes Wish List feature for saving movies and TV shows to buy or rent later is “going away soon,” according to Apple. For customers with items still saved to an iTunes Wish List, Apple is providing one last chance to migrate to the modern equivalent. more…

A new Counterpoint Research report breaks down the global active smartphone installed base in 2025, with the iPhone leading the way. Here are the details. more…

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will launch this fall, and alongside packing a handful of new features, there are three design changes reportedly coming. Here’s what the latest rumors say. more…

Apple is inviting Apple Watch users to celebrate Valentine’s Day this Saturday with an aptly heart-themed challenge. Here are the details. more…

For those who choose to use AI as part of their search workflow, the feature is rolling out for free with daily limits, with higher caps for DuckDuckGo subscribers. Here are the details. more…

If you’re still running Apple Home on the old HomeKit architecture, this is your final reminder: Apple’s migration deadline is tomorrow, February 10. Here’s how to update. more…

The feature is now starting to reach WhatsApp Web beta users, with a wider rollout expected for the coming weeks. Here’s how it works. more…

Apple TV has a deep bench of acclaimed sci-fi series, and two of its best are coming back soon: the Godzilla-starring Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and space race drama For All Mankind. more…

Per Mark Gurman in his weekend Power On newsletter, Apple is preparing to launch M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros as early as the week of March 2. For those waiting on the major redesign with OLED displays and touch support, this spec bump revision that we expect first can’t come soon enough. Does waiting another month for the M5 Pro update to arrive rule out an M6 Pro release in 2026? There’s a good reason to keep the M6 Pro MacBook Pro dream alive this year. more…

Apple has kicked off a new campaign, titled Apple at Play, showcasing how England Rugby uses Apple devices for in-game analysis. Watch it below. more…

Apple is rumored to have a brand new ‘MacBook’ launching soon—a Mac laptop with no Air or Pro suffix. Here’s everything we know right now. more…

When Apple previewed “next-generation CarPlay” in 2022, it felt like Apple froze development of the CarPlay version actually used by drivers. Eventually, next-gen CarPlay became CarPlay Ultra, and CarPlay for non-Aston Martin drivers rapidly started to see new improvements again. Now it sounds like that trend will continue either before or as part of iOS 27. more…

_POLITICO_ reports that House Judiciary Committee ranking member Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) has launched an investigation into whether the Department of Justice pressured Apple and Google to remove ICEBlock and similar apps from the App Store and Play Store. Here are the details. more…

Battery technology has somewhat finally caught up with our devices and mobility. For a long time, if you wanted enough power to charge a MacBook Air or fast charge an iPhone, you had to carry a really heavy brick. You accepted the bulk because we needed the power. The CUKTECH 15 Air aims to solve that problem. It offers 65-watt charging speeds and a surprisingly slim design, making it a perfect companion for your mobile office. more…

Apple first launched the Studio Display in March 2022 and it hasn’t received an update since then. That could be about to change, however, as rumors suggest the Studio Display 2 is imminent with at least four key changes… more…

Apple Music had a big presence at the Super Bowl, promoting two offers for potential switchers: the ability to transfer your music library and playlists, plus get three months free. Here are the details. more…

Today’s _9to5Toys Lunch Break_ is now ready to go. Alongside ongoing **$100** price drops on Apple Watch Series 11, Best Buy has launched its 2026 President’s Day sale with price drops on AirPods Pro 3 and more. We also have a chance to land Apple Watch Ultra 3 in black at up to **$150 off** alongside a rare deal on Apple’s latest Anchor Blue Sport Loop at $39 and the USB-C Magic Mouse back at the Amazon low. Hit the jump for a closer look. more…

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ChatGPT users might notice one noteworthy change in the app and web version soon: ads will reportedly start rolling out for select users today. more…