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30+ min ago (163+ words) Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is availableon iTunes and Apple's Podcasts app,Stitcher,TuneIn,Google Play, or through ourdedicated RSS feedfor Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Backblaze: Give yourself the gift of peace of mind. Till the end of the month, 9to5Mac listeners get 30% off with code 9to5Xmas. more" 9to5Mac Daily: December 18, 2025 " iOS 26.3 beta testing begins Sponsored by Backblaze: Give yourself the gift of peace of mind. Till the end of the month, 9to5Mac listeners get 30% off with code 9to5Xmas. Stories discussed in this episode: Catch up on 9to5Mac Daily episodes! Don't miss out on our other daily podcasts: Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More. 9to5Mac Daily Podcast. A…...

47+ min ago (476+ words) When Apple released the radically new iPhone X in 2017, it marked the beginning of a years long march into a new era of iPhone design. A year later, iPhone XR replaced the legacy iPhone 8, bringing a corner to corner display, Face ID, and the gesture based experience that largely retired big bezels and the Home button. iPhone Air is also expected to remain on the market longer than iPhone X did. Apple replaced iPhone X with iPhone XS in less than a year. iPhone Air, on the other hand, has a looser relationship with time. That looser relationship with time starts with a moment of self assessment. If you upgrade regularly yet struggle to appreciate boosts in performance, chasing annual silicon gains might not matter as much as you thought. For many iPhone users, the experience feels largely the same year…...

51+ min ago (234+ words) Blackmagic Camera 10.0 has arrived, bringing new features and improved performance to numerous Blackmagic Design camera models, including the Pyxis 12K, Pyxis 6K, and Ursa Broadcast G2. Among the biggest new features is the ability for all three affected models to capture up to 10 minutes of pre-recorded video. This means that before the recording is officially started, the camera can cycle through a continuous recording of the most recent 10 minutes, provided the cameras are turned on, of course. Blackmagic says this ensures that unexpected events are much easier to capture. "This means every important moment is safely captured, critical for unpredictable or fast changing environments like documentaries, news or live events. By only saving what's needed, pre-record also helps reduce storage use because even though you are constantly recording, only the section before you press record is preserved," Blackmagic Design explains. The update also…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago (628+ words) Gomi has an unusual pitch for anyone tired of replacing their phone case every time they upgrade their iPhone. Instead of throwing the old one away, the company wants you to send it back. Gomi will melt the case down and remake it into a new one that fits your next phone, using the same recycled plastic rather than starting over with new materials. The product is called the Forever Phone Case, and it is built around the idea that a phone case should last longer than the phone itself. Each case is handmade in Brighton, UK, using 100% recycled plastic, which means no two cases look exactly the same. When you are ready for a new device or simply want a refresh, Gomi reshapes the material into another case or even into a different Gomi product, keeping the plastic in…...

1+ hour, 22+ min ago (582+ words) By Ed Hardy " 9:56 am, December 18, 2025 Apple's long-rumored folding iPhone " expected to be one of the most significant new product launches in years " is generating strong buzz, with a respected analyst warning that consumer interest could far outpace Apple's ability to supply the device when it hits the market. And a separate report may have revealed the sizes of the two screens coming in the first foldable iOS device. The large internal display is what's expected to drive demand. Apple's long-rumored foldable iPhone is expected to mark the company's biggest design shift since the original iPhone, combining a pocket-friendly exterior with a large, flexible OLED display that unfolds into a tablet-like experience. The device is widely expected to run a customized version of iOS optimized for multitasking and split-screen apps. However, production challenges are already casting a shadow over the launch....

1+ hour, 33+ min ago (207+ words) Snapchat says that Quick Cut, along with its recently launched Timeline Editor tool, will "lower the barrier to video creation" and make it easier for "anyone to capture, edit, and share stories without ever leaving the app". Once a user selects their media, the app automatically applies a track from Snapchat"s "Sounds" library and generates a beat-synced preview of the video. Users have the option to customise the video according to their preferences, such as swapping out the music track or applying different Lenses from the carousel if the initial automated version does not fit the bill. The company says that users can start a Quick Cut from Memories or their Camera Roll. They will also be able to unlock Quick Cut if they are inspired by someone else"s creation, and then insert their own media into the…...

2+ hour, 18+ min ago (550+ words) Seven simple settings adjustments unlock hidden performance potential without buying new hardware or downloading apps There's nothing worse than sluggish apps when you need them most. That's just infuriating. You dropped serious cash on a decent smartphone, yet Instagram still stutters and your mobile games hiccup during crucial moments. The problem isn't your hardware'it's the default settings choking your device's potential. These seven tweaks unlock the speed already hiding in your phone. No downloads, no subscriptions, just official settings buried where most people never look. Animation reduction delivers instant responsiveness gains across both Android and iOS platforms. You notice this most in fast, tap-heavy browser experiences that rely on clean menus and quick screen changes, such as navigating a lightweight interface like PeerGame Slots or playing a mobile FPS game. Those smooth system transitions between apps might look nice, but…...

2+ hour, 23+ min ago (338+ words) Easier Android transfers and new wallpapers Less than a week on from the launch of iOS 26.2, the first public beta for iOS 26.3 is now available, and while it doesn't include as many features as the previous update, there are still several potentially significant changes here. Arguably the biggest of these " as spotted by MacRumors and others " is a tool that makes it easier to transfer from iOS to Android. This isn't just a one-way thing, though, as Google is implementing a similar feature that makes it easy to move from Android to an iPhone, so this should be good for everyone. As well as that, this iOS 26.3 beta also includes changes to the wallpaper gallery. Now, the "Weather & Astronomy' section has been split into two sections, one for "Weather' and the other for "Astronomy'. That weather section has also gained…...

2+ hour, 23+ min ago (399+ words) iOS 26.3 beta adds Android transfer tool and EU notification forwarding ahead of Apple's December break The wallpaper shuffle might seem trivial, but it signals Apple's commitment to personalization granularity. Your Weather and Astronomy backgrounds now live in separate neighborhoods, with additional Weather-themed options joining the mix. Think of it as Marie Kondo organizing your lock screen choices'everything has its designated place, and you get more dynamic weather displays that actually sync with current conditions. Health data and locked notes stay put for security reasons, but most of your digital life transfers seamlessly. Google's building the reverse pipeline too, suggesting both companies finally accept that platform loyalty isn't permanent. Like Netflix and Disney+ coexisting on your TV, smartphone ecosystems are grudgingly learning to play nice. European iPhones can now forward alerts to third-party wearables. The Digital Markets Act strikes again. iOS 26.3 includes…...

2+ hour, 34+ min ago (233+ words) Benjamin and Chance discuss the late-in-the-year public launch of iOS 26.2, and the beginning of the 26.3 beta cycle. The Information has some juicy new details about the forthcoming iPhone roadmap, ChatGPT adds a clever Apple Music integration, and Chance tried using the PSVR2 spatial controllers with his Vision Pro. And in Happy Hour Plus, there's more tantalizing evidence of a higher-end iMac in the works. Subscribe at9to5mac.com/join. Sponsored by Udacity: Try risk-free for seven days at udacity.com/happyhour with code happyhour. Sponsored by Square: Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up atsquare.com/go/happyhour. Sponsored by HelloFresh: America's #1 meal kit! Get 10 Free Meals with free Breakfast For Life atHelloFresh.com/happyhour10fm. more" iPhone roadmap rumors, iOS 26.2 released, Apple Music in ChatGPT Benjamin and Chance discuss the late-in-the-year public launch of iOS 26.2, and the beginning of the 26.3 beta…...