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Smart home diary: A fresh look as I start again in my new home

Published: Jun 5nd 2026 4:00am on 9to5Mac

I’ve recently completed what must be a strong contender for the longest-running saga in selling one home and buying another. I won’t bore you with the details, but the entire process from start to finish was two years almost exactly to the day. I have sadly sacrificed my former spectacular city view but let’s just say it was a good move.

I set an ambitious target of a fortnight for completing all the main home improvement work on my new apartment, and so far seem to be getting pretty close. This includes much of my new smart home setup …

Deals: AirPods Pro 3, AirPods Max 2, Apple Watch from $219, black Trail Loop, MacBook Air, more

Published: Jun 5nd 2026 3:29am on 9to5Mac

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by some of the AirPods 4 nearly 25% off, and the best price ever on AirPods Max 2. Alongside the most affordable Apple Watch Series 11 down at $299 ($100 off) and Apple Watch SE 3 down at $219, we also have a super rare discount hitting Apple’s latest black Ultra Trail Loop today and Spigen’s Athlex Trail Loop-style Apple Watch band at $20. Just be sure to also scope out these M5 MacBook Air models still up to $270 off. Head below for a closer look.

iOS 27 beta release date: When you can install the new iPhone update

Published: Jun 5nd 2026 3:00am on 9to5Mac

iOS 27’s big unveiling is just days away, and if you’re interested in installing pre-release software on your iPhone, you won’t have to wait long for the beta. Here’s the expected iOS 27 beta release date.

Disguised Russian banking app surges to top three on the US App Store

Published: Jun 5nd 2026 2:24am on 9to5Mac

The third most popular free iPhone app in the U.S. App Store today is a mysterious productivity app that’s only available in Russian. That’s a pretty obvious red flag that something isn’t quite what it seems.

macOS 27 could grant two wishes that longtime Mac users want most

Published: Jun 5nd 2026 2:14am on 9to5Mac

macOS 27 will be unveiled on Monday at WWDC, and rumors indicate the update will grant two wishes that longtime Mac users especially have been wanting.

iOS 27 tidbits: Find My changes, new animations, more

Published: Jun 5nd 2026 1:53am on 9to5Mac

iOS 27 is expected to be full of new features for Siri and Apple Intelligence. There are, however, a few other changes in store for some of the most-used iPhone apps. Here are a few new details from a Bloomberg report published today.

iOS 27: You might have to join a waitlist to try new Siri features

Published: Jun 5nd 2026 12:48am on 9to5Mac

Apple is set to announce iOS 27 and an all-new version of Siri at WWDC in just a few days. Ahead of that, Bloomberg has published a monster recap of everything to expect at the event. There’s one specifically interesting tidbit: the so-called new Siri might have a waitlist for people who want to try the new features.

Apple TV debuts a new series remake of thriller Cape Fear, stream now

Published: Jun 5nd 2026 1:00am on 9to5Mac

Apple TV debuts a new remake of thriller Cape Fear. This latest limited series adaptation is star-studded, with Amy Adams, Javier Bardem and Patrick Wilson headlining the cast.

Inspired by the 1991 movie, in Cape Fear, the world of a married couple of attorneys is turned upside down when a killer they helped convict is released from prison …

Epic Games asks U.S. Supreme Court to deny Apple’s petition in App Store case

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 11:44am on 9to5Mac

Epic Games is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reject Apple’s latest attempt to challenge two rulings in its long-running legal fight over off-App-Store purchases. Here are the details.

Lamine Yamal teases second color of upcoming Beats headphones

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 10:31am on 9to5Mac

Soccer sensation Lamine Yamal has published a second photo featuring a pair of unreleased Beats headphones. Here are the details.