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EU says easier iPhone-Android switching is proof the DMA is working

Published: Dec 9nd 2025 10:04am on 9to5Mac

Yesterday, Apple and Google announced that they have teamed up to make it easier to switch between Android and iPhone devices. The companies say they have developed new features that make it easier and faster to move data between each platform as part of this joint collaboration.

In a new statement to 9to5Mac, a European Commission spokesperson says this is an “example of how the Digital Markets Act (DMA) brings benefits to users and developers.”

While the European Commission is taking credit for this Apple-Google collaboration, the features will be available worldwide, not just in the European Union.

Former COO Jeff Williams nominated to join Disney board following Apple retirement

Published: Dec 9nd 2025 9:56am on 9to5Mac

Jeff Williams wasted no time finding his next thing after retiring from Apple. The former Apple chief operating officer has been nominated to Disney’s board.

JustWatch: These were Apple TV’s top global movies and shows in November

Published: Dec 9nd 2025 8:12am on 9to5Mac

Every month, JustWatch ranks the most-watched Apple TV titles among its users, which offers helpful context on which premieres or catalog titles are trending worldwide. Here’s November’s Top 10, according to the streaming guide.

iPhone Fold called ‘game-changer’ for next year, big impact predicted

Published: Dec 9nd 2025 8:09am on 9to5Mac

IDC has published a new report highlighting expectations for the foldable smartphone market next year, projecting huge 30% year-over-year gains driven by the “game-changer” of the iPhone Fold.

Hands-on: Sonnet RackMac mini – up to three Mac minis in a single enclosure [Video]

Published: Dec 9nd 2025 8:03am on 9to5Mac

In macOS 26.2, which will be released soon, Apple is introducing a new low-latency feature that lets you cluster several Macs together using Thunderbolt 5 at up to 80Gb/s. Among other potential use-cases, this feature may prove to be handy for AI developers and researchers looking to run massive local models by pooling together device resources.

This clustering capability won’t just be limited to high end machines like the Mac Studio, but will work with any Thunderbolt 5-enabled Mac, including the M4 Pro Mac mini. It’s perfect timing, because I just went hands-on with Sonnet’s new rack mount solution for the M4-era Mac mini, aptly titled RackMac mini.

The RackMac mini lets users mount up to three Mac mini machines in a standard 19-inch rack footprint, and features a handful of intelligent design decisions – like front power buttons – that make managing multiple machines easy. Watch our hands-on video as we take a closer look, and be sure to subscribe to 9to5Mac on YouTube for more.

Spotify subscribers in the U.S. and Canada can now watch music videos

Published: Dec 9nd 2025 7:30am on 9to5Mac

It’s been a long time coming, but premium Spotify subscribers in the U.S. and Canada can finally watch music videos of their favorite artists. However, the feature is still in beta. Here are the details.

Apple has two Macs launching next year that could kick off new era

Published: Dec 9nd 2025 7:17am on 9to5Mac

Apple has a strong lineup of new Macs expected next year, but there are two 2026 models in particular that seem set to kick off a new era for the Mac.

iOS 26’s Apple Maps feature can save you from traffic, here’s how to set it up

Published: Dec 9nd 2025 5:06am on 9to5Mac

iOS 26 brought several solid upgrades to Apple Maps, including a feature centered on your typical routes and patterns that might save you from unexpected traffic delays.

Review: GAMEBABY case gives your iPhone real buttons & turns it into a retro handheld console

Published: Dec 9nd 2025 5:04am on 9to5Mac

Back in the day, I remember needing to jailbreak my iPhone to access apps like GBA4iOS and play my classic Game Boy Color games. But last year, Apple finally opened up the App Store and allowed developers to release emulators. It was easily one of the best things Apple could have done. I immediately downloaded Delta and started running through all my old Pokémon games. And while Delta’s haptics and software button layouts are great, nothing beats clicking real, physical buttons. That’s why the GAMEBABY case caught my eye. I reviewed the original version last year and loved it, so when the new model arrived for the iPhone 17 series, I had to test it again. Here’s what you need to know.

Deals: 512GB Mac mini $130 off, Apple Sport Loop $34, Magic Mouse, AirPods live again, more

Published: Dec 9nd 2025 4:45am on 9to5Mac

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is carrying over the return low on AirPods Pro 3 while also highlighting the return of AirPods 4 with ANC live again at $99. From there, we also spotted the 512GB M4 Mac mini back down at the Black Friday price this morning at nearly $130 off to join the base model at $479. A rare deal hit Apple’s 2025 Sport Loop today to deliver a new $34 all-time low while just about all black and natural Apple Watch Ultra 2 models are now $250 off. All of that, a rare deal on Magic Mouse (USB-C), and the ongoing all-time lows on Apple Watch Series 11 from $299 await below.