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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.

Apple Arcade just got four new games, with more coming soon

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 2:25am on 9to5Mac

Apple Arcade just added four new games to its library of over 200+ titles, and it has announced five more that will arrive in the coming month.

I still want an Apple Vision Air but would understand it being low priority

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 1:36am on 9to5Mac

A report a year ago said that we could expect an Apple Vision Air product in the second half of 2027. This was expected to address both of the issues that have led to the Vision Pro being such a niche product.

This week brought two reports suggesting that we may have to wait significantly longer for a Vision Air, if indeed we ever see one at all …

App Store ecosystem generated $1.4 trillion in 2025, 90% commission-free

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 1:21am on 9to5Mac

Apple has just published a new study from economists at Analysis Group that says $1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales was generated by the App Store ecosystem in 2025. Here are the details.

Apple again cuts the interest rate for Apple Card Savings accounts

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 1:18am on 9to5Mac

Earlier this year, the Apple Card Savings account earned an interest rate of 3.65%. This was cut in April to 3.5%.

The rate has just been cut for a second time, and there may be more significant reductions further ahead …

iPhone 18 Pro Max may not be thicker after all

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 11:55am on 9to5Mac

Late last year a leaker suggested that the trend of the Pro model iPhones getting thicker would continue with the iPhone 18 Pro Max.

However, a new report today gives the thickness as 8.75mm, which is exactly the same as the iPhone 17 Pro Max …

Privacy may still be Apple’s savior when it comes to delayed AI features

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 11:17am on 9to5Mac

It’s more than 18 months since I wrote an opinion piece suggesting that while the wait for the new Siri is frustrating, the privacy payoff would be worth it.

A lot of time has passed since then, and of course user frustration at the ongoing delay has grown significantly. While goodwill has undoubtedly been lost, a recent announcement does provide some hope that privacy may still rescue the company’s tarnished reputation in AI …

Google AI Edge Gallery launches on macOS, letting Mac users run Gemini models locally

Published: Jun 4nd 2026 2:58am on 9to5Mac

In addition to Google AI Edge Gallery, which lets users run Gemma models locally on their Macs, the company also released the Gemma 4 12B model and the Google AI Edge Eloquent dictation app for the Mac. Here are the details.