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Google Maps parking location now automatically saves on iOS, adds custom icons

Published: Dec 9nd 2025 3:42am on 9to5Mac

Google Maps has recently rolled out a change where, at least on iOS, the app will automatically detect that you’ve parked your vehicle and save that location, and it will also now show it with a custom icon.

Apple TV has new star-packed series coming soon based on hit novel

Published: Dec 9nd 2025 3:31am on 9to5Mac

Apple TV’s adaptation of the very popular novel, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, just got a release date. Here are the details and first images.

iFixit launches FixBot AI repair helper, with free and paid versions

Published: Dec 9nd 2025 2:06am on 9to5Mac

iFixit has launched a new AI repair assistant known as FixBot. The company says Fixbot will make it faster and easier than ever before to figure out what’s wrong and how to fix it.

There are both free and paid options, although the feature list suggests that the free option is very limited. The subscription tier is free for a limited time …

Reddit making global changes to protect kids after social media ban

Published: Dec 9nd 2025 1:37am on 9to5Mac

Australia will tomorrow become the first democratic country in the world to ban children from using social media. However, it seems unlikely to be the last, as many other legislators around the world have expressed concern about the mental health harms that may be done to teenagers by social media.

Reddit is seeking to get ahead of the game by implementing new teen safety features globally instead of only within Australia …

Even as a Liquid Glass fan, I’m looking forward to a new Apple design era

Published: Dec 9nd 2025 12:57am on 9to5Mac

You almost have to feel sorry for Alan Dye at this point. It was pretty clear he expected news of his departure from Apple to be something of a bombshell, and Meta clearly thought their acquisition of Apple’s former VP of Human Interface Design would be perceived as a coup.

Instead, the prevailing opinion among Apple commenters appears to be succinctly summarized as a collective sigh of relief …

Apple @ Work Podcast: The impact of AI on Apple IT departments

Published: Dec 9nd 2025 11:00am on 9to5Mac

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In this episode of Apple @ Work, Apu Pavithran from Hexnode joins the show to talk about AI’s impact on Apple IT work and much more.

Report: iPhone 16 tops Q3 2025 sales as Apple claims 5 of the 10 best-selling spots

Published: Dec 8nd 2025 11:02am on 9to5Mac

A new report from Counterpoint Research shows that Apple once again dominated global smartphone sales last quarter, with the iPhone 16 leading the pack. Here’s the breakdown.

iPhone 17 is the best phone of 2025, according to MKBHD

Published: Dec 8nd 2025 10:37am on 9to5Mac

The winners for this year’s edition of MKBHD’s Smartphone Awards have just been revealed, and Apple scored four recognitions out of the 10 categories, one of which isn’t exactly a reason to be proud. Here are the details.

Netflix plans to keep selling Warner shows to Apple TV, like Ted Lasso

Published: Dec 8nd 2025 8:59am on 9to5Mac

Netflix’s massive $83 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery raises big questions for Apple TV, but at least one potential issue has seemingly been resolved. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos says Warner’s TV division will continue selling shows to rival streamers.

Apple highlights developer tools as Australia bans social media for under-16s

Published: Dec 8nd 2025 8:53am on 9to5Mac

In preparation for a law that will prohibit Australians under 16 from having social media accounts, Apple is highlighting the App Store tools that developers can use to ensure their apps comply. Here are the details.