9to5 Mac

• Here’s everything new for Apple Calendar in iOS 27
  September 23, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  iOS 27 is packed with new features for Apple Wallet, Messages, Notes, and other system apps—including Calendar. Here’s everything new for Apple’s Calendar app in iOS 27. more…
• 9to5Mac Daily: September 23, 2026 – Apple wearable rumors, more
  September 23, 2026 by Seth Kurkowski
  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. Sponsored by Stuff:Stuff helps you get everything out of your head and into a simple, elegant system—closing open loops and reducing mental stress. […]
• Here’s everything new Apple TV has coming in October
  September 23, 2026 by Ryan Christoffel
  Apple TV has a strong current lineup headlined by hits like Slow Horses, Ted Lasso, Dark Matter, and new Matthew McConaughey comedy Brothers. But there’s a lot more coming soon. Here’s everything new Apple TV has premiering in October. more…
• iOS 27.2: New features, release date, more
  September 23, 2026 by Chance Miller
  Apple has kicked off beta testing of iOS 27.2, and the update brings several notable changes and new features. Here’s everything you need to know about iOS 27.2, which will likely be released to iPhone users as soon as next month. more…
• OpenAI just upgraded ChatGPT Voice in three ways
  September 23, 2026 by Zac Hall
  Talking to ChatGPT is getting better in three ways starting today. OpenAI is rolling out a collection of improvements to how ChatGPT Voice mode works. more…

Macworld

• Grab an Apple Watch Ultra 3 for $200 off in Amazon’s blowout sale
  September 23, 2026
  Macworld Apple Watch Ultra 3 View Deal (function () { document.querySelector("#sticky-promo-block a").addEventListener("click", function(e) { const debug = document.location.host.search(/lndo.site|go-vip.net/) !== -1; const text = this.closest("#sticky-promo-block").querySelector("p.promo-title").textContent; const data = { event: "stickyConversionUnitClick", eventCategory: "Sticky Conversion", eventAction: "Click", eventLabel: text }; if(debug)console.log("Sticky Conversion CLick – pushing to dataLayer: ", data); dataLayer.push(data); return true; }); })(); Finally, the deal […]
• The new Mac mini hides an ugly SSD secret
  September 23, 2026
  Macworld The good news about the new Mac mini is that it offers very good CPU and GPU performance, whether it’s the M6 or M5 Pro model. But there is some bad news under the hood: Apple has returned to using soldered-on SSDs, which means owners can’t upgrade the storage themselves. Expand Mac mini took […]
• iPhone 18 and iPhone 18e: Release date, rumored specs, price, cameras, and latest news
  September 23, 2026
  Macworld For years, Apple has followed a predictable iPhone launch schedule, introducing new iPhones in September – the standard model and the Pro model. In the spring, Apple often releases a less expensive phone – previously the “SE” iPhones and, more recently, the “e” series. Apple has now split the iPhone 18 launch. It unveiled […]
• Apple’s Back to School deal ends September 24 in the U.S. – U.K. offer continues
  September 23, 2026
  Macworld Apple runs an annual education promotion traditionally known as its “Back to School” sale. In 2026, Apple calls it the “College Student Offer” in the U.S. and the “University Student Offer” in the U.K. Eligible buyers include higher education students, parents buying for them and education staff; the offer does not cover parents buying […]
• Apple developing screenless fitness tracker, report claims
  September 23, 2026
  Macworld Apple’s senior management are known to regard the wearables market as an important and lucrative one, and the company has already launched two successful wearable product lines: the Apple Watch, which effortlessly dominates the smartwatch market, and the company’s massively popular AirPods wireless earbuds. (There’s also the acclaimed Vision Pro VR headset, but that […]

Technology

• Where Is the U.S. Beating China on A.I., and Where Is It Lagging?
  September 23, 2026 by Dustin Volz and Cade Metz
  As Xi Jinping visits President Trump in Washington, his country lags behind the United States on A.I. development in key areas — but Beijing has advantages elsewhere.
• Gerard Barron, Metals Company Chief, Makes the Case for Seafloor Mining
  September 23, 2026 by Raymond Zhong
  The head of the company hoping to become the first to conduct commercial deep-sea mining said mines on land had a much larger environmental footprint.
• Self-Driving Cars Are Getting Better. The Risks Are Getting Bigger.
  September 23, 2026 by Jack Ewing
  Self-driving systems are getting so good that drivers may overestimate the technology and not be prepared to respond when something goes wrong.
• An Army of Paid Creators Is Carpeting the Web With Political Content
  September 22, 2026 by Ken Bensinger and Stuart A. Thompson
  Unlike celebrity influencers with large followings, these creators produce a blizzard of videos for a fraction of the cost of traditional online campaigns and, in the process, shift public conversation.
• The A.I. Party House Where Networking Has a Dark Side
  September 22, 2026 by Kirsten Grind
  Group tech houses have proliferated across the San Francisco Bay Area in the artificial intelligence boom. One of the most prominent has also racked up an extensive police record.

Personal Tech

• I Gave My Life Over to Meta’s A.I. Agent and Was Blown Away
  September 22, 2026 by Eli Tan
  Muse, Meta’s A.I. agent, helped handle my dental insurance, booked dinner reservations and created a podcast for me. It also required my most personal data, and trust.
• 4 Strategies to Battle ‘Techflation’
  September 19, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  With phone and computer prices soaring, it helps to know the true cost of owning electronics so you can bring those numbers down.
• Risks for Clicks: Why Online Influencers Push Shock Content
  September 14, 2026 by Mark Walker
  A growing number of social media creators are pushing the boundaries of safety and good taste to feed algorithms and win followers.
• How the New iPhone Duo’s Glass Screen Bends Without Breaking
  September 11, 2026 by William J. Broad
  The screens of foldable phones are a triumph of materials science and microengineering.
• Why is Apple’s New Foldable iPhone Duo $1,999?
  September 10, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  The company unveiled a new iPhone that costs $1,999. Here are the economics behind that price tag.