HomeKit Weekly: The Onvis Smart Button is the perfect way to share Apple Home access with guests
Published: Apr 3nd 2026 9:34am on 9to5Mac
Whenever my family goes out of town, we have a dog sitter come by to check on our dogs. One challenge I always have is showing guests how to use our smart home. For our Level Lock Pro, I find it easier to just give them a fob or a physical key, since sharing a Home Key outside an iCloud family account is still a hassle. While sharing access to lights is possible, I find it much easier to use a product like the Onvis Smart Button instead.
more…Developer behind controversial AI apps sues Apple over App Store takedowns
Published: Apr 3nd 2026 9:34am on 9to5Mac
Ex-Human, the developer behind Botify and Photify AI, is suing Apple over what it calls “arbitrary” App Store removals. Here are the details.
more…Mac Studio delivery ‘4-5 months’ out for top RAM after Apple dropped 512GB option
Published: Apr 3nd 2026 9:28am on 9to5Mac
Apple doesn’t typically sell you a product four to five months before delivery. There’s nothing typical about the global memory shortage, though. AI servers need a lot of RAM, and that’s seriously affecting Apple’s top Mac RAM inventory.
more…iFixIt tears down the new AirPods Max 2, isn’t surprised
Published: Apr 3nd 2026 8:39am on 9to5Mac
You know the drill: new Apple product, new iFixIt teardown. Here’s what they found when they dug into the new AirPods Max 2.
more…Apple TV has three series returning this summer, including a long-awaited hit
Published: Apr 3nd 2026 8:31am on 9to5Mac
Apple TV just brought back one of last year’s biggest hit shows, and this summer at least three more series are scheduled to return—including a long-awaited title. Here’s what’s coming.
more…XCharge NA + JOJO launch EV fast chargers in Illinois – first sites live
Published: Apr 3nd 2026 8:18am on Electrek
XCharge North America and JOJO Superfast are rolling out a new EV fast-charging network across Illinois, starting with nine locations and more to come.
more…Apple releases public betas for iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and more
Published: Apr 3nd 2026 8:07am on 9to5Mac
Apple has just released public beta 1 for iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and more. Here’s what to expect.
more…macOS 26.5 public beta 1 now available, here’s how to install it
Published: Apr 3nd 2026 8:06am on 9to5Mac
Following the release of the first developer beta of macOS 26.5 earlier this week, it’s time for users in the Public Beta program to take the upcoming macOS version for a spin. Here’s what to expect.
more…Apple releases first iOS 26.5 public beta
Published: Apr 3nd 2026 8:03am on 9to5Mac
Apple has released the first iOS 26.5 public beta. The update follows the first developer beta release on Monday and a new revision earlier today.
more…Podcast: EV deliveries from Tesla, Rivian, Toyota electric pickup truck, and more
Published: Apr 3nd 2026 7:51am on Electrek
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss EV deliveries from Tesla, Rivian, and others, Toyota’s electric pickup truck, and more.
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