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Apple @ Work: PocketMDM puts Apple device management in your pocket

Published: Apr 4nd 2026 1:00am on 9to5Mac

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My use of my iPhone has somewhat evolved over the years. I used to want to replicate everything that my Mac could do on my iPhone, but over time, I’ve looked to my Mac as the workhorse and my iPhone as a “cloud remote” to quickly do things on the go that take minimal effort and thought processing. Apple device management is one of those things. I don’t want to manage my entire database on my iPhone. I do, however, want to do a few things. That is where tools like PocketMDM come into play.

This interactive timeline shows every iPhone size, color, spec, and model ever released

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 11:19am on 9to5Mac

A new interactive data project from sheets.works lets you scroll through every iPhone model ever released, complete with tech specs, colors, and even a timeline of hardware features Apple removed from the device over the years. Check it out below.

9to5Mac Daily: April 3, 2026 – Apple laptop shipments, more

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 9:40am on 9to5Mac

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HomeKit Weekly: The Onvis Smart Button is the perfect way to share Apple Home access with guests

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 9:34am on 9to5Mac

Whenever my family goes out of town, we have a dog sitter come by to check on our dogs. One challenge I always have is showing guests how to use our smart home. For our Level Lock Pro, I find it easier to just give them a fob or a physical key, since sharing a Home Key outside an iCloud family account is still a hassle. While sharing access to lights is possible, I find it much easier to use a product like the Onvis Smart Button instead.

Developer behind controversial AI apps sues Apple over App Store takedowns

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 9:34am on 9to5Mac

Ex-Human, the developer behind Botify and Photify AI, is suing Apple over what it calls “arbitrary” App Store removals. Here are the details.

Mac Studio delivery ‘4-5 months’ out for top RAM after Apple dropped 512GB option

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 9:28am on 9to5Mac

Apple doesn’t typically sell you a product four to five months before delivery. There’s nothing typical about the global memory shortage, though. AI servers need a lot of RAM, and that’s seriously affecting Apple’s top Mac RAM inventory.

iFixIt tears down the new AirPods Max 2, isn’t surprised

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 8:39am on 9to5Mac

You know the drill: new Apple product, new iFixIt teardown. Here’s what they found when they dug into the new AirPods Max 2.

Apple TV has three series returning this summer, including a long-awaited hit

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 8:31am on 9to5Mac

Apple TV just brought back one of last year’s biggest hit shows, and this summer at least three more series are scheduled to return—including a long-awaited title. Here’s what’s coming.

Apple releases public betas for iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and more

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 8:07am on 9to5Mac

Apple has just released public beta 1 for iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, and more. Here’s what to expect.

macOS 26.5 public beta 1 now available, here’s how to install it

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 8:06am on 9to5Mac

Following the release of the first developer beta of macOS 26.5 earlier this week, it’s time for users in the Public Beta program to take the upcoming macOS version for a spin. Here’s what to expect.