9to5 Mac

• Apple will introduce these key Messages app upgrades very soon, here’s what they are
  February 7, 2026 by Michael Burkhardt
  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 […]
• Hands-on: This charger makes fast Qi2.2 25W wireless charging more affordable for your iPhone
  February 7, 2026 by Fernando Silva
  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 […]
• Apple @ Work: Platform SSO is the single most important technology Apple has introduced for the enterprise
  February 7, 2026 by Bradley C
  Apple @ Work is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Mosyle is the only solution that integrates in a single professional grade platform all the solutions necessary to seamlessly and automatically deploy, manage and protect Apple devices at work. Over 45,000 organizations trust Mosyle to make millions of Apple devices […]
• This week’s top stories: iPhone Fold specs, MacBook Pro rumors, more
  February 7, 2026 by Chance Miller
  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 […]
• 9to5Mac Overtime 058: Give me your phone
  February 6, 2026 by Jeff Benjamin
  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 […]

Macworld

• The 10TB lifetime cloud storage deal that pays for itself ends tomorrow
  February 7, 2026
  Macworld TL;DR: Grab a 10TB lifetime cloud storage plan at $269.97 before the price goes back up after tomorrow, February 8 (MSRP $2,900). Most cloud storage plans quietly charge you over and over again for the same space. This one flips that model on its head, offering enough storage for years of photos, projects, and backups with a […]
• The mini smartphone minimalists have been waiting for is $100
  February 7, 2026
  Macworld TL;DR: A tiny but powerful 4G Android smartphone that fits anywhere, works everywhere, and costs way less than you’d expect. Smartphones keep getting bigger, heavier, and harder to ignore—until now. The NanoPhone Pro flips the script by packing full smartphone functionality into a device that’s about the size of a credit card. Yes, it’s real. And yes, it […]
• iPhone to boldly go where no smartphone has gone before
  February 6, 2026
  Macworld On March 6, NASA is scheduled to launch the Artemis II mission to the moon. And for the first time, it is allowing its crew members to take its smartphones with them, according to a recent announcement by NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. While the iPhone wasn’t specifically addressed, Apple clarified to MacRumors that “this […]
• Apple’s AI-powered health service is reportedly on life support
  February 6, 2026
  Macworld A new report from Bloomberg says that the long-in-development subscription health service is on the rocks. The centerpiece of the service, which some have been calling “Health+” was to be an AI wellness and fitness coach, code-named Mulberry. As part of an executive shake-up, with Eddy Cue now heading up Apple’s health initiatives after […]
• Best VPN for Mac 2026: Trustworthy Mac VPNs tested by experts
  February 6, 2026
  Macworld If you want to protect your privacy and security online, using a VPN on your Mac is one of the easiest and most effective steps you can take. While macOS includes built-in security features, a VPN adds an extra layer of protection by encrypting your internet traffic and hiding your IP address. This helps […]

Technology

• These Mathematicians Are Trying to Educate A.I.
  February 7, 2026 by Siobhan Roberts
  Large language models struggle to solve research-level math questions. It takes a human to assess just how poorly they perform.
• Trump Unveils $12 Billion Critical Minerals Stockpile
  February 7, 2026 by Alan Rappeport and Tony Romm
  The “Project Vault” initiative is intended to reduce U.S. reliance on China for key technology components.
• After Merging xAI and SpaceX, Elon Musk Hopes He Can Win Over Wall Street
  February 7, 2026 by Kate Conger and Jack Ewing
  The billionaire’s decision to merge his A.I. start-up with his rocket company will test investors’ interest in giant combinations of unalike businesses.
• Stellantis’s Shift Away From Electric Cars Will Cost It $26 Billion
  February 6, 2026 by Neal E. Boudette
  The company, which owns Chrysler, Fiat, Jeep and Peugeot, is changing its strategy to gasoline and hybrid vehicles in an effort to revive weak sales.
• Fear of AI Replacing Software Makers Hits Stocks. Here’s What to Know.
  February 6, 2026 by Mike Isaac, Joe Rennison and Maureen Farrell
  The prospect of disruptions from artificial intelligence has hung over the economy for years. But this week advances in software tools precipitated a sell-off on Wall Street.

Personal Tech

• After Australia, Which Countries Could Be Next to Ban Social Media for Children
  February 3, 2026 by Lynsey Chutel
  Nations like France, Spain, Malaysia and Denmark are considering barring young people from platforms like Facebook and TikTok amid fears about their potential harm.
• How the A.I. Boom Could Push Up the Price of Your Next PC
  January 29, 2026 by Don Clark and Loren Elliott
  A.I. companies are buying up memory chips, causing the prices of those components — which are also used in laptops and smartphones — to soar.
• Five Ways People Are Using Claude Code
  January 23, 2026 by Natallie Rocha
  Claude Code generates computer code when people type prompts, so those with no coding experience can create their own programs and apps.
• How to Deal With That Drawer Full of Old Gadgets
  January 22, 2026 by J. D. Biersdorfer
  This month, resolve to revive or relinquish those old music players and point-and-shoot cameras — and retrieve any files trapped on the devices.
• A.I. Has Arrived in Gmail. Here’s What to Know.
  January 15, 2026 by Brian X. Chen
  Google’s A.I. assistant, Gemini, can create a to-do list based on recent emails, among other new tricks. There are implications for your privacy.