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.
more…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.
more…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.
more…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.
more…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…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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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.
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