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Jamf launches Beacon premium threat hunting service for enterprise Mac fleets
While Apple provides a strong security foundation in macOS, some enterprise security teams lack the tools needed to monitor and investigate advanced threats engineered specifically for Apple environments. Aiming to address that need, Jamf announced the general availability of Beacon by Jamf Threat Labs, a new premium threat hunting and analysis service.
Expand Expanding CloseThe iPhone contributed to ‘a collapse in US fertility,’ claims scientific study
The launch of the iPhone was one factor contributing to a historically low birth rate in the United States, according to a new scientific study.
Specifically, the study claims that the iPhone “played a sizeable role” in a decline in unintended pregnancies …
Expand Expanding CloseAn accessibility paywall on Meta Glasses could be good news for Apple Glasses
Ray-Ban Meta Glasses and the latest cheaper non-designer option are sold on the basis of the built-in AI features, but the company has just announced a “ridiculous” limit on the free usage you can make of an accessibility feature.
Effectively, Meta has retroactively applied a paywall to a hardware product it already sold to customers …
Expand Expanding CloseWould a sleeker Apple Watch design justify losing band compatibility? [Poll]
The first report of a major new Apple Watch design dates back to 2023, so you probably shouldn’t hold your breath on the basis of the latest claim. The original Bloomberg report said that an Apple Watch X would arrive in 2024 or 2025, so …
Leaker Instant Digital doesn’t appear to have any new information about an upcoming redesign, but rather refers back to that original report and says it is finally arriving this year. But they do echo the claim that it will break compatibility with existing bands …
Expand Expanding CloseTim Cook and EU tech chief hold ‘constructive’ virtual meeting over Siri AI standoff
Earlier today, Tim Cook reportedly held “constructive” talks with EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen as Apple and the bloc sought a way forward in their dispute over the delayed launch of Siri AI in Europe. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding Close9to5Mac Daily: June 30, 2026 – iPhone 18 and Ultra rumors, more
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US offers $10 million to identify hackers targeting Signal and WhatsApp users
The US State Department has announced a $10 million bounty for information that may help identify or locate members of two Russian state-backed hacking groups behind a campaign targeting Signal and WhatsApp users. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseOpenAI’s personal finance features for ChatGPT expands to more customers
June 30, 2026: Personal finance is now available to ChatGPT Plus customers in the U.S., expanding the feature from OpenAI’s $100/month plan to the $20/month version. Original story from last month is below.
OpenAI is catching up with some competitors and offering new personal finance features inside ChatGPT. The new personal finance experience is rolling out starting today for some subscribers.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Maps is currently down for some users [U: Fixed]
Update, 6:33 p.m. ET: Apple says both issues, in addition to an outage affecting Maps Display, have now been resolved. The original story follows below.
Apple’s System Status page says two outages are affecting Apple Maps right now, one affecting search and the other affecting routing and navigation. Here are the details.
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Gemini Spark rolling out to macOS app for local tasks, automation
As previewed at I/O 2026, Gemini for macOS now supports Gemini Spark. This is the first of two big desktop app updates coming this summer, with the other being a new voice experience.
Read MoreMacBook Ultra could be very good news for MacBook Pro users
Rumors indicate Apple’s long-expected MacBook Pro redesign will be branded ‘MacBook Ultra’ instead. Here’s why this could be good news for MacBook Pro users in light of a previous redesign misstep.
Expand Expanding CloseThis iconic iPhone design will get closer to retirement with iPhone 18 Pro
Almost a decade ago, Apple introduced the iPhone X with what became an iconic design trait: the notch cutout. And this fall with iPhone 18 Pro, what’s now called the Dynamic Island is rumored to take a big step toward being retired.
Expand Expanding CloseThreads adds translation to Live Chats and expands chat creation to more users
Threads is rolling out several updates to Live Chats, including translation support, new moderation tools, and expanded access for Community Champions. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseFamily Feud Pocket lands on Apple Arcade, with 4 more games coming later this week
Apple Arcade subscribers can now play Family Feud Pocket, with four additional games set to join the service later this week. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseAnthropic upgrades Claude with new Sonnet 5 model, details here
Anthropic is upgrading Claude Sonnet, replacing Sonnet 4.6 from February with Sonnet 5 as the best medium-sized model.
Expand Expanding ClosePages, Keynote, and Numbers updates arrive with these new features
Today Apple launched new features for Apple Creator Studio, but the company also has rolled out upgrades for Pages, Keynote, and Numbers—alongside Final Cut Camera—that don’t require a Creator Studio subscription.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Creator Studio just got better, here’s what’s new
Apple has announced a flurry of updates for Apple Creator Studio apps rolling out today, plus previewed some iOS 27 additions coming. Here’s what’s new for Apple Creator Studio.
Expand Expanding CloseAnthropic just released a brand-new Claude Science app for Mac
Anthropic just launched a brand-new desktop app called Claude Science. The new app joins the main Claude app on the Mac, which includes Claude AI, Cowork, and Code.
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Cibby is a beautifully designed iOS app for physical video game collectors
Here’s a cool new thing coming son: Cibby, a beautifully designed iOS app for physical video game collectors.
Expand Expanding CloseSupreme Court agrees to hear Apple appeal over Epic Games ruling
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear Apple’s appeal over a lower court ruling that held the company in contempt related to its Epic Games case and app fees. Update: Apple has shared a statement with 9to5Mac about the decision, added below, alongside Epic’s response.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Pay now lets you pay using American Express points
American Express has announced a new way for cardholders to redeem their rewards points: they can be used to pay for Apple Pay transactions. Here are the details.
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Deals: M5 iPad Pro $350 off, M5 Pro MacBook $450 off, Beats 240W cable $19, Sport Bands $15, more
Alongside the now live Best Buy 4th of July sale, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by M5 iPad Pro at up to $350 off before the price hikes completely take hold at Amazon, alongside the last remaining M5 Pro MacBook Pro configs still live with pre-price hike deals (Up to $450 off). You can also grab the latest Beats 240W Woven USB-C cable from just $19 (up to 37% off) and load up on official Apple Watch Sport Bands while they are just $15 Prime shipped (69% off). Head below for a closer look.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 27 makes Apple’s Shortcuts app exactly what I’ve always wanted
iOS 27 is packed with new Apple Intelligence features, with Siri AI chief among them. But the Shortcuts app offers another standout AI upgrade in iOS 27 thanks to a new ‘describe a shortcut’ feature.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Watch to get ‘major overhaul’ next year, says leaker
This fall’s Apple Watch Ultra 4 is rumored to have major design changes, but per a new leak, the Apple Watch ‘Series’ line could get its own big upgrades next year.
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