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Apple Wallet’s new Digital ID feature just got way more useful in Texas

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 6:30am on 9to5Mac

Today Apple implemented a variety of age-related restrictions in Texas based on new legislation, and as a result, the Wallet app’s Digital ID feature just became far more useful for Texans.

9to5Mac Daily: June 4, 2026 – iPhone Ultra rumors, Siri servers

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 6:20am on 9to5Mac

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AirPods got new iPhone camera feature in iOS 26, here’s how to use it

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 5:40am on 9to5Mac

iOS 26 added a variety of new features for AirPods, including a Camera Remote setting to control your iPhone’s Camera app. Here’s how to use it.

LM Studio now lets you use your iPhone to talk to local models on your Mac

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 5:21am on 9to5Mac

LM Studio’s Locally app is being updated today with Link, a feature that lets users talk to LLMs running on their Macs right from their iPhones. Here are the details.

Apple’s Messages app on iPhone now has a third-party AI agent

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 5:18am on 9to5Mac

Third-party AI service Poke was just approved for use in Apple’s Messages app on iPhone, bringing an AI agent directly into iMessage for the first time. Here are the details.

OpenAI says ChatGPT’s memory feature is getting smarter and coming to free users

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 4:40am on 9to5Mac

ChatGPT’s memory feature allows it to learn about you and remember your preferences over time. Memory gives ChatGPT useful context for natural interactions that don’t need start from scratch each time. OpenAI has released new details on how ChatGPT’s memory feature is getting smarter and coming to free users for the first time.

Cash App launches a payment wand for when Apple Pay just isn’t magical enough

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 4:20am on 9to5Mac

No, it’s not an April Fools’ Day gag in June as far as we can tell. Cash App has launched a tap-and-pay magic wand keychain accessory for contactless payments.

I built the ultimate Cosmic Orange iPhone everyday carry [Video]

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 4:06am on 9to5Mac

When Apple unveiled the Cosmic Orange iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, I was a bit skeptical. Apple usually reserves more “professional” and dull colors for the Pro models and the more vibrant colors for the regular iPhone lineup. But as someone who loves orange as a color, I went with the 17 Pro in Cosmic Orange. After using it since day one, I can easily say this is my favorite iPhone color variation in a long time. So, naturally, as time went on, some of my favorite accessories began to color-match the Cosmic Orange iPhone, and I had to build an everyday carry around it. These accessories not only complement the Cosmic Orange finish perfectly but also solve real problems, earning a permanent place in my EDC.

Deals: AirPods Max 2 hit Amazon all-time low, AirPods Pro 3, iPhone Air $149 off, Watch bands from $15, more

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 3:33am on 9to5Mac

Joining AirPods Pro 3 at one of the lowest prices to date and AirPods 4 at nearly 25% off, today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by Apple’s new AirPods Max 2 hitting the best price ever today. Best Buy has indeed launched a major 4-day Apple sale event, but these AirPods and MacBook deals are even lower, while all brand new condition iPhone Air models just dropped back to all-time low pricing at $149 off. Head below for a closer look and even more.

New MacBook Ultra report covers release timing, display, more

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 3:32am on 9to5Mac

A new report from Omdia provides updates on release timing, the OLED display, and more for the upcoming MacBook Pro overhaul, which rumors say will be called MacBook Ultra.