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How to use macOS ‘High Performance screen sharing’ for lower latency and better color [Video]

Jeff Benjamin Feb 5 2026

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Ryan Christoffel Feb 5 2026
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MacBook Air

M5 MacBook Air will just be a spec bump, but there’s one upgrade I really want to see

Michael Burkhardt 6 hours ago 16 Comments

In many of its most recent hardware launches, including iPad Pro and iPhone 17 Pro, Apple has prioritized one thing heavily: thermals. With how powerful Apple Silicon can be, having sufficient passive cooling is important on fanless devices.

There’s one key product line that’s so far missed out on this treatment: the MacBook Air.

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iPhone 18 Pro

iPhone 18 Pro: These rumored camera upgrades could launch later this year

Michael Burkhardt 8 hours ago 1 Comment

While iPhone Fold is certainly the more interesting iPhone launching this fall, the iPhone 18 Pro will always be important for one reason: cameras. iPhone Fold won’t be able to pack a flagship camera experience, so if that’s something you’re after, you’ll have to settle for the “boring” iPhone 18 Pro.

Despite looking similar on the outside though, there’ll be a number of interesting camera upgrades to look forward to.

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These are the best new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro deals in February

Michael Burkhardt 9 hours ago 27 Comments

If you’re looking to kick off the new year with a new MacBook, now’s a fantastic time to buy. In recent years, Macs have become more and more affordable – largely in part because of Apple’s transition to Apple Silicon. These MacBooks are also more capable than ever.

Apple’s latest macOS Tahoe update also dropped support for practically all Intel Macs (with some small exceptions). If you’d like to stay on the latest and greatest Apple software, nows a fitting time to upgrade.

Keep up with all of the latest MacBook deals on 9to5Toys.

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Indie App Spotlight: ‘WatchFit’ lets you make custom workouts for your Apple Watch

Michael Burkhardt 11 hours ago 0 Comments

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.

If you’re an avid Apple Watch user, you might find yourself wanting more workout choices than what the Workout app can offer you. WatchFit bridges that gap, allowing you to build custom, structured workouts to your choosing.

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iOS 26
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Apple will introduce these key Messages app upgrades very soon, here’s what they are

Michael Burkhardt 15 hours ago 19 Comments

Last year, Apple confirmed that it’d be supporting end-to-end encryption with RCS in a future software update. At the time, iOS 18 was still the latest version of iOS – thus implying that the upgrade would come as part of the next round of software – iOS 26.

So far, end-to-end encryption is yet to ship. That’s not the only thing though. The upgrade to end-to-end encryption would’ve also necessitated other major upgrades to the RCS protocol, and as of iOS 26.3 RC, it’s all still missing.

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Apple @ Work

Apple @ Work: Platform SSO is the single most important technology Apple has introduced for the enterprise

Bradley C 17 hours ago 1 Comment

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For the last fifteen years, Mac admins have been chasing a ghost: the “Single Glass Pane” of identity. We spent years trying to bind Macs to Active Directory, only to realize it was a nightmare to manage. Then we moved to other tools to sync local passwords with the cloud. These were great tools, but they were band-aids. They were third-party software trying to connect two different worlds (local and cloud).

With Platform SSO, Apple has built that glue directly into the foundation of macOS. I will go on record: this is the most critical enterprise technology Apple has shipped since the foundation of device management. It marked the moment where the Mac became a direct extension of your cloud identity.

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Hands-on: This charger makes fast Qi2.2 25W wireless charging more affordable for your iPhone

Fernando Silva 17 hours ago 2 Comments

A few months back, I reviewed Kuxiu’s X40 Turbo. It was one of the first chargers to bring us the new Qi2.2 25W charging speeds. It came in an awesome cosmic orange color to match the new iPhone 17 Pro, was super compact, and also charged my Apple Watch and AirPods. That charger became a mainstay in my travel pack. But now Kuxiu has introduced its new X55 Turbo charger, a more budget-focused option that delivers nearly the same core experience at a more competitive price point. The biggest change comes down to the design and materials, but performance stays the same, which is the most important aspect. Here is what you should know.

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Top Stories

This week’s top stories: iPhone Fold specs, MacBook Pro rumors, more

Chance Miller 19 hours ago 0 Comments

Welcome to 9to5Mac’s top stories of the week, where we recap the biggest news in the Apple world every Saturday. This week, we have new iPhone Fold rumors, CarPlay expectations, and an Apple all-hands meeting. Plus, our usual slate of new podcast episodes, opinion pieces, and much more. Read on for all of this week’s top stories.

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9to5Mac Overtime

9to5Mac Overtime 058: Give me your phone

Jeff Benjamin Feb 6 2026 - 4:27 pm PT 0 Comments

Apple releases iOS 26.3 RC, Jeff plays with Moltbot on his Mac mini, Fernando gets his iPhone’s screen fixed, Jeff laments what it’s like to use Apple Pay at drive thrus, why Apple should add native screen sharing from the iPad back to the Mac, and Fernando gets a new MacBook Pro and considers switching to Final Cut Pro.

9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast exploring fun and interesting observations in the Apple ecosystem, featuring 9to5Mac’s Fernando Silva & Jeff Benjamin. Subscribe to Overtime via Apple Podcasts and our YouTube channel for more.

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9to5Mac Daily: February 6, 2026 – Tim Cook’s all-hands meeting, more

Chance Miller Feb 6 2026 - 3:52 pm PT 0 Comments

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.

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Apple News

Apple dinged over low-quality, scammy-looking ads on Apple News

Marcus Mendes Feb 6 2026 - 2:44 pm PT 15 Comments

Apple’s controversial partnership with Taboola to serve ads on Apple News seems to be going exactly as expected. Here’s why.

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Interop

Apple highlights cross-browser compatibility progress in 2025

Marcus Mendes Feb 6 2026 - 1:48 pm PT 0 Comments

Apple’s WebKit blog published a post today highlighting the results of Interop 2025, an industry-wide effort to improve cross-browser interoperability. Here are the details.

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iOS 26’s new Phone app has a feature I don’t ever want to go without

Ryan Christoffel Feb 6 2026 - 12:57 pm PT 24 Comments

Apple overhauled the Phone app in iOS 26 with a new design and added several powerful features, including a new call screening option that I don’t ever want to go without.

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App Store

Apple says ‘random or anonymous chat’ apps no longer welcome on the App Store

Marcus Mendes Feb 6 2026 - 12:36 pm PT 10 Comments

After China, Apple also removing VPN apps from App Store in India | Person silhouetted against a Matrix-style background

Apple has updated its App Review Guidelines to expand the list of user-generated content experiences that can be removed from the App Store without notice. Here are the details.

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Siri
AI
iOS 27

Apple reportedly bringing third-party AI chatbots to CarPlay

Zac Hall Feb 6 2026 - 11:46 am PT 0 Comments

While AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Google Gemini feature conversational voice mode, the apps don’t exactly work well with Apple CarPlay. That will soon change, it appears, with an upcoming iOS software update.

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New Spotify experiment tells the backstory of the songs you’re listening to

Marcus Mendes Feb 6 2026 - 11:34 am PT 1 Comment

The new feature, currently in beta, is rolling out to select Premium users in six countries. Here are the details.

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HomeKit Weekly

HomeKit Weekly: Check in on the abode alarm system with Apple Home support

Bradley C Feb 6 2026 - 11:18 am PT 0 Comments

Since early 2020, I’ve used abode as my primary security system and have done so across two separate homes. It is now 2026, and in the world of smart home tech, six years is usually an eternity. I continue to get emails asking if I am still using it, or if I’ve jumped ship to some thing. I wanted to take an opportunity to update my review for 2026, discuss how the hardware has held up, and frankly, warn you about which hub you should buy for HomeKit.

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Super Bowl

Apple’s big Super Bowl ad might not actually come from Apple

Ryan Christoffel Feb 6 2026 - 10:37 am PT 0 Comments

This Sunday is the Super Bowl, the biggest TV event of the year in the US. But aside from sponsoring the halftime show, you may not see much from Apple in terms of paid commercials—except for one F1 ad created by Cadillac.

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New Alexa’s issues are already making some users return to old Siri

Ryan Christoffel Feb 6 2026 - 9:42 am PT 10 Comments

Siri hasn’t yet gotten the big AI upgrades we’re expecting soon, but it sounds like Alexa’s recent AI revamp is already resulting in at least one user running back to the arms of “old” (current) Siri.

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Swift Student Challenge

Swift Student Challenge applications are now open, here are the details

Ryan Christoffel Feb 6 2026 - 9:07 am PT 0 Comments

Apple has just opened applications for this year’s Swift Student Challenge. Here are the details on how to apply.

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Reviews
Vision Pro
Apple Vision Diary

The Viture Luma Ultra is almost the Apple Vision Air I’d like to see

Ben Lovejoy Feb 6 2026 - 9:00 am PT 6 Comments

The Viture Luma Ultra is almost the Apple Vision Air I’d like to see | Image shows a large virtual monitor being used for video editing

What started life as a humble face monitor geared to watching video and playing games wherever you happen to be has now evolved into something drawing ever closer to a Mac-powered Vision Pro.

The Viture Luma Ultra it isn’t perfect, but it is the closest thing I’ve seen yet to what I’d ideally like from a future Apple Vision Air product …

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Deals: AirTag Amazon all-time low, iPhone 16 Pro Max $611 off, M5 iPad Pro $399 off, Series 11, more

Justin Kahn Feb 6 2026 - 8:41 am PT 0 Comments

Today’s 9to5Toys Lunch Break is now ready to go. Alongside ongoing $100 price drops across the Apple Watch Series 11 lineup with deals from $299, we are also tracking a new Amazon all-time low on AirTag at $17 as well as a the 1TB iPhone 16 Pro Max at $611 off the original list courtesy of Amazon’s premium program. We also have a chance to score a 13-inch M5 iPad Pro 1TB cell model at nearly $400 off, iPad mini deals, and the best price to date on the Apple Crossbody Strap in black. Check it all out below.

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Apple Health
iOS 27

Apple’s latest iOS 27 pivot is good news for the subscription-weary

Ryan Christoffel Feb 6 2026 - 8:18 am PT 5 Comments

Apple’s ’Services’ business has grown significantly in recent years, leading some users fatigued by an increasing trend toward subscriptions. But Apple’s reported iOS 27 pivot on a planned ‘Health+’ service is good news for the subscription-weary.

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Apple TV

Silo season 3 is coming: Here’s everything we know right now

Ryan Christoffel Feb 6 2026 - 7:20 am PT 18 Comments

Apple TV has become a go-to service for sci-fi fans, with shows like Severance and Pluribus proving big hits. Another popular series is dystopian thriller Silo, which has a season 3 coming later this year. Here’s everything we know so far about Silo season 3.

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How to use macOS ‘High Performance screen sharing’ for lower latency and better color [Video]

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