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Apple has released macOS 27 Golden Gate to the public after several months of beta testing. The update is headlined by Siri AI, but there are also Apple Intelligence enhancements to many of Apple’s own Mac apps. Here are a few of my favorites.

Not everyone knows this (and I won’t even pretend that I did), but Apple publishes remarkably detailed dimensional drawings for dozens of its devices to help accessory makers design products around them. Here are the details.

Apple updated TestFlight this week with support for landscape orientation, and for macOS 27 Golden Gate’s new resizable iPhone Mirroring window. Here are the details.

U.S. District Judge Jeffrey S. White has certified a class-action lawsuit accusing Apple of charging payment card issuers inflated fees for Apple Pay transactions. Here are the details.

Apple today revealed the first eight shows coming to its new Apple Music Hall in London, with Elton John set to kick things off next week. Here are the details.

The Overtime team discusses Apple’s rumored screenless fitness tracker and explores why it’s so compelling. Fernando also shares his hands-on experience with the iPhone 18 Pro, the new Apple Watch Series 12, and the Apple Watch Ultra 4. Plus, they cover some disappointing news regarding aftermarket SSD upgrades for the M6 Mac mini.

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.

iOS 27 brings a variety of new features to Apple Wallet, including one exclusive to Apple Card that I wish every card offered: a hub for all recurring transactions.

Apple TV has been called “the new HBO” for its focus on quality over quantity. But recently, the streamer has starting ramping its lineup of shows I want to watch, and I can’t keep up.

One of my favorite Apple TV 4K features—screensavers—might soon start offering sound effects in tvOS 27 per a new leak. Here are the details.

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Apple Watch offers lots of custom faces to personalize your Watch, and the popular Modular face gets even more versatile in watchOS 27.

We’ve heard a lot about what to expect from Apple’s next-generation iPad mini, including an OLED display and a more water-resistant design.

A new leak today says the upcoming iPad mini will also pack some serious power: the new A20 Pro chip.

Apple is expected to launch new Home products in October, and today via leaked images discovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris, we get our first glimpse at what’s coming.

Hands-free smart lock unlocks/entry has always been a bit ahead, marketing-wise, compared to what the technology offers. Location-based auto-unlocks work until they fail for no specific reason, and using a key seems much easier. ULTRALOQ’s new Bolt Mission takes a different approach than most smart locks as its using ultra-wideband to detect when you are approaching the door, vs just tracking your location via GPS.

Apple has a big October ahead, with several major hardware and software launches coming. Here’s everything to expect from Apple in October.

iPhone Duo is less than a month away, but many prospective buyers are still wondering how well the device will work in left-handed use. Here’s a video that shows a left-handed example.

iOS 27 adds a variety of new features and changes for Apple Wallet, including one that’s been on my wishlist for years: the ability to import physical passes.

While it was overshadowed by release of iOS 27, Apple also released a new software update for AirPods this month. The update brings a long-requested feature to supported AirPods models: custom EQ.

Apple’s YouTube channel shared a video today showcasing how parents can manage the new and existing features of Apple’s Child Accounts. Watch it below.

“Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars,” Apple TV’s docuseries about the pursuit of the culinary world’s highest honors, is back. Here are the details.

The Q&A session of one of Apple’s most notable events in the last 20 years has surfaced online, and you should watch it before it vanishes. Watch it below.

Qualcomm and Apple have renewed their global patent licensing agreement, extending a deal that was previously set to expire in 2027. Here are the details.

This week, Apple continued the steady expansion of its Apple Sports app, broadening its soccer coverage while also giving tennis fans a new way to follow some of the most important tournaments. Here’s what’s new.