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Hey Siri, give us weather reports that work outside California

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 4:00am on 9to5Mac

Some of my feature requests are more ambitious than others, but my latest one is extremely unassuming. I would simply like Apple to appreciate that there are places other than California when it comes to Siri’s weather reports.

While I’m sure that the standard reports given by Apple’s voice assistant work just fine for Cupertino, they are lacking a vital ingredient for places like London …

Deals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro up to $284 off, Apple Sport Bands for $15, Powerbeats Fit, Nomad iPhone 17 cases, more

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 3:33am on 9to5Mac

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is headlined by the most affordable new 2026 M5 Pro MacBook Pro at $149 off (Amazon all-time low, or $284 off open-box) alongside another shot at $300 clearance price drops on M4 MacBook Air. We also have official Apple Watch Sport Bands at just $15 Prime shipped today, Amazon all-time lows on Apple iPhone 17e Cases, the Beats Powerbeats Fit at up to a massive $127 off, and Nomad leather iPhone 17 Pro/Max cases at 20% off with a FREE screen protector. Head below for a closer look.

Scott Forstall among many former Steve Jobs-era Apple execs at Apple Park this week

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 2:16am on 9to5Mac

One year after becoming Apple CEO in 2011, Tim Cook made waves by firing Scott Forstall, a top lieutenant to the late Steve Jobs.

Thirteen years later, Forstall and several other former Steve Jobs-era Apple executives were spotted at Apple Park.

CarPlay got two brand new apps this week that are big iPhone hits

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 1:57am on 9to5Mac

CarPlay has been around for so long that it’s rare to see brand new apps debut from big-name companies. The most noteworthy CarPlay apps have typically been on the platform for years already. But this week, CarPlay got two brand new apps that are big iPhone hits: ChatGPT and Google Meet.

This Apple TV show is one of the ten most popular originals in the United States right now

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 9:54am on 9to5Mac

Another Apple TV show has appeared in the Nielsen chart for streaming originals in the US, which is by no means a guarantee given the relatively small size of the streamer.

The second season debut of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters just scraped in the Top 10 at position 10, with 467 million minutes viewed for the week of March 2 – March 8.

Apple details plan to sunset Ads Campaign Management API in 2027

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 3:05am on 9to5Mac

Apple has released preview documentation for its new Ads Platform API, outlining a transition away from the existing Campaign Management API. Here are the details.

Apple sets Q2 2026 earnings release for April 30

Published: Apr 3nd 2026 12:29am on 9to5Mac

Apple will announce the results of its fiscal second quarter of 2026 on Thursday, April 30. Here’s what to expect.

You can buy a custom iPhone that has a fragment of Steve Jobs’ iconic turtleneck

Published: Apr 2nd 2026 11:19am on 9to5Mac

Smartphone customization studio Caviar has announced a custom version of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max that features a small piece of a turtleneck Steve Jobs actually wore. Here are the details.

Apple researchers unveil LGTM, a potential boost for Apple Vision Pro graphics

Published: Apr 2nd 2026 9:52am on 9to5Mac

A team of Apple researchers has developed a new framework that enables high-resolution 3D scene rendering with far greater efficiency. Here are the details of the new study.

Apple begins notifying WWDC applicants of lottery results

Published: Apr 2nd 2026 9:05am on 9to5Mac

Apple has started notifying developers of their selection status in the WWDC attendance lottery. Apple announced its Worldwide Developers Conference on March 23, giving developers one week to express interest in attending in-person.