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Withings unveils more affordable smart scale with body scanning feature, details here

Published: Jun 2nd 2026 12:00am on 9to5Mac

Withings is making its body scanning feature more affordable with the new BodyFit smart scale. This mid-range model offers features similar to the pricier Body Scan model, but for a lower starting price.

Hackers tricked Instagram AI into letting them take over high-profile accounts [Video]

Published: Jun 2nd 2026 12:00am on 9to5Mac

Hackers managed to trick Meta’s AI-powered support bot into allowing them to take over a number of Instagram accounts, including some high-profile ones. This included accounts belonging to the White House, US Space Force, and security researcher Jane Wong.

On a more positive note, the social network is experimenting with a way of blocking teenage users from repeated exposure to content likely to impact their mental health …

iPhone 18 Pro battery capacity could offer far more modest gains this year

Published: Jun 2nd 2026 11:18am on 9to5Mac

It’s long been rumored that the iPhone 18 Pro Max battery capacity would be the largest ever seen in an iPhone, with a report back in February suggesting that it could get close to 5200mAh.

The same leaker has now reported on the iPhone 18 Pro capacity and is suggesting that we will see only very modest gains over last year’s model …

Amazon Prime Day 2026 dates announced, avoiding major event clashes

Published: Jun 2nd 2026 10:50am on 9to5Mac

The dates for Amazon Prime Day 2026 have now been announced, with the company stating it is bringing the event forward from its traditional July timing in order to avoid clashing with a couple of major events.

Amazon had previously announced earlier timings but not stated the dates. The company has now said that it wanted to avoid the FIFA World Cup and the 250th anniversary US Independence Day …

Apple @ Work Podcast: A new era for Jamf

Published: Jun 2nd 2026 10:00am on 9to5Mac

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, Beth Tschida, the new CEO at Jamf, joins the show to talk about what’s next for the company in the AI era.

Pluribus wins Breakthrough Drama Series at the Gotham Television Awards

Published: Jun 2nd 2026 2:01am on 9to5Mac

Apple TV has added another award to Pluribus’ growing list of wins, with the series taking home a Gotham Television Award tonight. Here are the details.

Apple facing congressional pressure over closure of first unionized US store

Published: Jun 2nd 2026 1:24am on 9to5Mac

Dozens of members of Congress are urging Apple to reconsider its plan to close the Towson Town Center store in Maryland, accusing the company of retaliating against workers at the first Apple Store in the US to unionize. Here are the details.

Counterpoint: iPhone shipments grew 8% in Latin America during Q1

Published: Jun 2nd 2026 12:45am on 9to5Mac

A new Counterpoint Research report shows Apple saw iPhone shipments grow 8% year over year in Latin America during Q1 2026. Here are the details.

#WWDC26 hashmoji now live on X ahead of next week’s keynote

Published: Jun 1nd 2026 10:54am on 9to5Mac

As it has done over the past several years, Apple has kicked off its hashmoji campaign on X for posts containing the #WWDC26 hashtag.

9to5Mac Daily: June 1, 2026 – Apple TV and AI glasses rumors

Published: Jun 1nd 2026 10:27am on 9to5Mac

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