AirPods Max 2 review, Apple’s anniversary, Mac Pro discontinued
Published: Apr 2nd 2026 7:27am on 9to5Mac
Benjamin and Chance discuss Apple’s 50th anniversary celebrations, and the same-day news that the Studio Display XDR got $400 cheaper (kinda). Also, Chance reviews the AirPods Max 2, Apple formally discontinues the Mac Pro, and Mark Gurman teases us with even more iOS 27 Siri details.
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Google Meet now on Apple CarPlay, Android Auto coming ‘soon’
Published: Apr 2nd 2026 7:17am on 9to5Mac
Google Meet is now available on Apple CarPlay for iPhone users to “join meetings safely while on the road.”
more…Apple TV has one of its biggest hit series returning today
Published: Apr 2nd 2026 7:06am on 9to5Mac
Last year was a breakout year for Apple TV, and one of the streamer’s biggest hits was Your Friends & Neighbors, the Jon Hamm drama that’s back tonight for season 2.
more…OpenAI buys TBPN tech podcast after shutting down side quest Sora app
Published: Apr 2nd 2026 6:57am on 9to5Mac
Last month, OpenAI announced it was shutting down its Sora app after reports that leadership wanted to eliminate side quests. Now the company behind ChatGPT is buying a tech and business podcast.
more…iPhone 18’s biggest design change will be new colors, says leaker
Published: Apr 2nd 2026 6:27am on 9to5Mac
Earlier today, a new leak indicated there’s no black option coming for iPhone 18 Pro. Now, another leaker indicates colors will be the standout design change for the iPhone 18 lineup.
more…iOS 27: Three new features and changes coming besides Siri
Published: Apr 2nd 2026 5:16am on 9to5Mac
iOS 27 will be unveiled on June 8 at WWDC 2026, and while rumors point to a major focus on Siri and AI, here are three new features and changes besides Siri.
more…Apple’s new MacBook Pro charger includes change that breaks accessory compatibility
Published: Apr 2nd 2026 4:26am on 9to5Mac
Here’s something that hasn’t gotten much attention. The 140W power adapter that comes with Apple’s new 16-inch MacBook Pro has a subtle design change. As a result, some accessories are no longer compatible.
more…Deals: 13-inch M5 MacBook Air new low, 1TB M5 MacBook Pro, M4 iPad Air $100 off, Magic Keyboard, more
Published: Apr 2nd 2026 3:37am on 9to5Mac
Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break features the ongoing AirPods Pro 3 deal still down at $199 spring holiday pricing, but we are also featuring Apple’s most affordable new 13-inch M5 MacBook Air hitting a new all-time low (and the 24GB/1TB model at nearly $85 off). From there, we move over to this silver 1TB M5 MacBook Pro back at its best Amazon price ever ($250 under launch) as well as Apple’s new 1TB M4 iPad Air at over $100 off, and the least pricey Magic Keyboard sitting at its all-time best price on Amazon today. Head below for a closer look.
more…New Apple TV series invites you to visit the paradoxical ‘Widow’s Bay’
Published: Apr 2nd 2026 3:30am on 9to5Mac
Apple TV just released the trailer for Widow’s Bay, a new genre-bending series about a charming and quaint small town that’s probably cursed.
more…9to5Mac Daily: April 2, 2026 – Studio Display XDR price change, more
Published: Apr 2nd 2026 3:23am on 9to5Mac
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