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Hey Siri, give us weather reports that work outside California

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 4:00am on 9to5Mac

Some of my feature requests are more ambitious than others, but my latest one is extremely unassuming. I would simply like Apple to appreciate that there are places other than California when it comes to Siri’s weather reports.

While I’m sure that the standard reports given by Apple’s voice assistant work just fine for Cupertino, they are lacking a vital ingredient for places like London …

The oil crisis is making drivers realize they can’t afford not to drive electric

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 3:47am on Electrek

The national average gas price hit $4.09 per gallon this week — up 33% from a year ago — as yet another oil crisis hammers American drivers. But this time, the math on switching to electric is so overwhelmingly clear that millions of drivers are doing the calculation and reaching the same conclusion: they can’t afford not to drive electric.

Electrified vehicle consideration jumped to 23.8% of all car shopper research activity in mid-March, the highest weekly level of 2026, according to Edmunds data. Online searches for EVs surged 17% in a single week as gas prices spiked.

Deals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro up to $284 off, Apple Sport Bands for $15, Powerbeats Fit, Nomad iPhone 17 cases, more

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 3:33am on 9to5Mac

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the most affordable new 2026 M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $149 off (Amazon all-time low, or $284 off open-box) alongside another shot at $300 clearance price drops on M4 MacBook Air. We also have official Apple Watch Sport Bands at just $15 Prime shipped today, Amazon all-time lows on Apple iPhone 17e Cases, the Beats Powerbeats Fit at up to a massive $127 off, and Nomad leather iPhone 17 Pro/Max cases at 20% off with a FREE screen protector. Head below for a closer look.

Scott Forstall among many former Steve Jobs-era Apple execs at Apple Park this week

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 2:16am on 9to5Mac

One year after becoming Apple CEO in 2011, Tim Cook made waves by firing Scott Forstall, a top lieutenant to the late Steve Jobs.

Thirteen years later, Forstall and several other former Steve Jobs-era Apple executives were spotted at Apple Park.

CarPlay got two brand new apps this week that are big iPhone hits

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 1:57am on 9to5Mac

CarPlay has been around for so long that it’s rare to see brand new apps debut from big-name companies. The most noteworthy CarPlay apps have typically been on the platform for years already. But this week, CarPlay got two brand new apps that are big iPhone hits: ChatGPT and Google Meet.

Home solar + battery + EV, one GMC Sierra EV driver shares their experience

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 12:55am on Electrek

You’ve finally got the full trifecta – a rooftop solar panel system feeding a home backup battery that charges your EV. Heck, you’ve even got a bidirectional EV that can send power back to the house when you need it. Now the real question: are you actually saving any money?

This Apple TV show is one of the ten most popular originals in the United States right now

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 9:54am on 9to5Mac

Another Apple TV show has appeared in the Nielsen chart for streaming originals in the US, which is by no means a guarantee given the relatively small size of the streamer.

The second season debut of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters just scraped in the Top 10 at position 10, with 467 million minutes viewed for the week of March 2 – March 8.

Lectric heads north – Canadians get access to the US’s best-selling e-bikes

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 5:27am on Electrek

Lectric eBikes is officially rolling into Canada, setting the stage to shape the future of cycling north of the border.

Apple details plan to sunset Ads Campaign Management API in 2027

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 3:05am on 9to5Mac

Apple has released preview documentation for its new Ads Platform API, outlining a transition away from the existing Campaign Management API. Here are the details.

Apple sets Q2 2026 earnings release for April 30

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 12:29am on 9to5Mac

Apple will announce the results of its fiscal second quarter of 2026 on Thursday, April 30. Here’s what to expect.