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Security Bite Q1 Review: May 2026

Published: May 31nd 2026 11:22am on 9to5Mac

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This is the first quarterly Mac threat landscape review in the Security Bite series. And the first quarter of this year was pretty quiet on the iPhone front. When it comes to the walled fortress of iOS, no news is basically good news. So, in this Q1 review, I’m going to specifically be going over the Mac malware landscape and what it looks like, and where things seem to be heading.

I’ll look back on every report I covered, every guest I had on the Security Bite Podcast, and most of the samples that crossed my desk over the past three(ish) months.

There are three major takeaways from this Q1 review. The first one being that attackers have mostly stopped trying to break into Macs and are instead getting let in…

Apple AI glasses launch pushed back to late 2027, Vision Air to arrive by 2029: report

Published: May 31nd 2026 3:13am on 9to5Mac

Apple has been working on AI smart glasses for a little while, both to compete against Meta Ray-Bans and to provide a hardware platform for Siri and its Visual Intelligence features. While they were originally set to be announced at the end of this year and debut early next year, that’s now been delayed, with a launch now set to take place by the end of 2027, per Bloomberg.

On the flip side of things, a cheaper and lighter version of Apple Vision Pro, dubbed Vision Air, may arrive as soon as 2028, potentially 2029.

Report: New Apple TV, HomePod mini set to launch this fall; Siri Remote ‘refresh’ possible

Published: May 31nd 2026 2:31am on 9to5Mac

According to the latest edition of the Power On newsletter, Apple is gearing up to finally launch new versions of the Apple TV and HomePod mini later this year – alongside the long-awaited release of next-generation Siri in iOS 27. These devices will largely be chip upgrades, though the Apple TV may get an updated Siri Remote.

Indie App Spotlight: ‘NextThere’ helps you navigate public transit with rich insights

Published: May 30nd 2026 7:30am on 9to5Mac

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.

Navigating across different cities and figuring out their public transportation can sometimes be a bit messy. Maps apps might not always have the best information, or the apps that do exist aren’t presenting data in a super readable manner.

NextThere aims to tackle that problem, and also packs loads of historical data for providing more informed information regarding delays, on-time performance, and so on. It’s great for tourists and frequent commuters alike.

Upcoming Beats headphones teased by Lamine Yamal: New design, pink colorway

Published: May 30nd 2026 7:12am on 9to5Mac

Last week, reports emerged around Apple developing a new pair of Beats over-ear headphones, with the FCC leaking an outline of the headphones, model number A3577. Now, leading into the world cup, Lamine Yamal has just openly teased the new Beats headphones in an Instagram post, likely to be a successor to Beats Studio Pro.

Here’s how Incogni helps you protect your family from scams and spam

Published: May 30nd 2026 4:00am on 9to5Mac

We manage huge chunks of our life online these days, which means there is a mass of personal data entrusted to a range of different companies. You probably already use Apple privacy tools like App Tracking Transparency, Hide My Email, and iCloud Private Relay, but none of that helps with data that is already out there publicly exposed on the internet.

Even things as seemingly innocuous as our hobbies and interests can be valuable data when it comes to those who want to try to sell us things or – worse – to scam us.

Apple @ Work: How Apple Business solved the shadow IT problem of Apple Maps Connect

Published: May 30nd 2026 1:07am on 9to5Mac

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Earlier this Spring, Apple unveiled Apple Business, combining Apple Business Essentials, Apple Business Manager, and Apple Business Connect (including Apple Maps Connect) into a single platform. While the free device management was the key aspect of the announcement, the integration of Apple Business Connect into an IT-managed portal solved a problem that I am not sure people were aware of.

Apple Music could soon get different subscription tiers

Published: May 30nd 2026 2:09am on 9to5Mac

As spotted by Aaron Perris, Apple seems to be working on different subscription tiers to Apple Music, based on strings found in the beta version of the platform’s Android app. Here are the details.

9to5Mac Daily: May 29, 2026 – Apple Wallet IDs, Rivian and CarPlay

Published: May 30nd 2026 12:06am on 9to5Mac

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Apple spotlights Detroit app makers as local Developer Academy marks fifth graduating class

Published: May 29nd 2026 10:01am on 9to5Mac

Apple today marked the fifth graduating class from its Detroit Developer Academy with a new feature highlighting local app makers who have used the program over the years to build apps, businesses, and community projects. Here are the details.