You can buy a custom iPhone that has a fragment of Steve Jobs’ iconic turtleneck
Published: Apr 2nd 2026 11:19am on 9to5Mac
Smartphone customization studio Caviar has announced a custom version of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max that features a small piece of a turtleneck Steve Jobs actually wore. Here are the details.
more…Apple researchers unveil LGTM, a potential boost for Apple Vision Pro graphics
Published: Apr 2nd 2026 9:52am on 9to5Mac
A team of Apple researchers has developed a new framework that enables high-resolution 3D scene rendering with far greater efficiency. Here are the details of the new study.
more…Qcells wants solar + storage built into every new home
Published: Apr 2nd 2026 9:23am on Electrek
Solar giant Qcells is making a play to get solar and battery storage built into new homes in the US from day one.
more…Apple begins notifying WWDC applicants of lottery results
Published: Apr 2nd 2026 9:05am on 9to5Mac
Apple has started notifying developers of their selection status in the WWDC attendance lottery. Apple announced its Worldwide Developers Conference on March 23, giving developers one week to express interest in attending in-person.
more…AirPods Max 2 review, Apple’s anniversary, Mac Pro discontinued
Published: Apr 2nd 2026 7:27am on 9to5Mac
Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations, and the same-day news that the Studio Display XDR got $400 cheaper (kinda). Also, Chance reviews the AirPods Max 2, Apple formally discontinues the Mac Pro, and Mark Gurman teases us with even more iOS 27 Siri details.
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Stellantis wants to build Chinese Leapmotor EVs at its idled Canadian plant
Published: Apr 2nd 2026 7:22am on Electrek
Stellantis is in early talks to assemble electric vehicles from its Chinese partner Leapmotor at the idled Brampton, Ontario plant, according to Bloomberg — a factory that was supposed to be retooled for Jeep production with over $500 million in Canadian government subsidies.
The proposal has already drawn fierce opposition from Ontario Premier Doug Ford and the Unifor union, which represents about 3,000 laid-off workers at the plant.
more…Google Meet now on Apple CarPlay, Android Auto coming ‘soon’
Published: Apr 2nd 2026 7:17am on 9to5Mac
Google Meet is now available on Apple CarPlay for iPhone users to “join meetings safely while on the road.”
more…Apple TV has one of its biggest hit series returning today
Published: Apr 2nd 2026 7:06am on 9to5Mac
Last year was a breakout year for Apple TV, and one of the streamer’s biggest hits was Your Friends & Neighbors, the Jon Hamm drama that’s back tonight for season 2.
more…OpenAI buys TBPN tech podcast after shutting down side quest Sora app
Published: Apr 2nd 2026 6:57am on 9to5Mac
Last month, OpenAI announced it was shutting down its Sora app after reports that leadership wanted to eliminate side quests. Now the company behind ChatGPT is buying a tech and business podcast.
more…iPhone 18’s biggest design change will be new colors, says leaker
Published: Apr 2nd 2026 6:27am on 9to5Mac
Earlier today, a new leak indicated there’s no black option coming for iPhone 18 Pro. Now, another leaker indicates colors will be the standout design change for the iPhone 18 lineup.
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