F1: The Movie is now streaming for free on Apple TV, starring Brad Pitt
Published: Dec 12nd 2025 2:01am on 9to5Mac
After a long run in movie theaters and digital buy/rent windows, the blockbuster F1: The Movie is finally available to stream for free on Apple TV. If you aren’t an Apple TV subscriber yet, you can get a seven day free trial here for new accounts.
F1 stars Brad Pitt as Sonny Hayes, an elder racing driver who comes out of retirement to try help a fictional F1 racing team called APX GP win a race to secure their future in the sport. Damson Idris plays the plucky young teammate, Joshua Pearce.
more…Apple lands pitch to adapt bestselling psychological thriller ‘The Teacher’
Published: Dec 11nd 2025 10:26am on 9to5Mac
Deadline reports that Apple has acquired the pitch for a feature adaptation of the 2024 bestseller “The Teacher”. Here are the details.
more…How iPhone’s best travel companion will save you money on your next trip abroad [Sponsored]
Published: Dec 11nd 2025 10:13am on 9to5Mac
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more…VSCO AI Lab can now upscale images up to 4 times
Published: Dec 11nd 2025 8:44am on 9to5Mac
VSCO is rolling out an AI-powered upscaling tool as part of its recently announced AI Lab set of features. Here’s how to try it for free.
more…Apple executive tumult continues, Apple Studio Display leaks, Fitness+ AI dubbing
Published: Dec 11nd 2025 8:36am on 9to5Mac
Benjamin and Chance talk about two more Apple executive departures since last week’s episode, and a rumored third that appears to be staying for now. There’s also exciting details about the next Apple Studio Display, Apple might be able to enlist Intel to manufacture Apple Silicon chips, Fitness+ is using AI for language dubbing, and more.
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Apple defeats ban on charging commission on linked-out purchases from iOS apps
Published: Dec 11nd 2025 8:27am on 9to5Mac
Apple has defeated the total ban on charging a commission on web-based purchases that originate from links inside iOS apps. However, a fair rate will need to be established or agreed upon before Apple can resume charging a commission on linked-out purchases.
more…Rumor Replay: AirTag 2, iPhone 18 upgrade, Studio Display 2
Published: Dec 11nd 2025 8:17am on 9to5Mac
This is Rumor Replay, a weekly column at 9to5Mac offering a quick rundown of the most recent Apple product rumors, with analysis and commentary. Today: iPhone 18’s Face ID upgrade, AirTag 2 rumors, the latest on Apple’s new Studio Display, and more. Here are this week’s Apple rumors.
more…Opera’s agentic browser Neon now generally available
Published: Dec 11nd 2025 7:49am on 9to5Mac
Following a period of limited waitlist access, Opera Neon, the company’s subscription-based AI-powered browser, is now generally available. Here’s what it can do.
more…New AirPods Pro 3 firmware just arrived, plus more
Published: Dec 11nd 2025 7:26am on 9to5Mac
Apple has just released brand new firmware updates for AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods Pro 2. Here are the details.
more…9to5Mac Daily: December 11, 2025 – New Studio Display rumors, more
Published: Dec 11nd 2025 7:03am on 9to5Mac
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