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The US has some of the most expensive mobile phone plans in the world, and many people are paying $60 to $100 per month or more without questioning it.

Switching to Tello Mobile can bring the cost of your plan down to as little as $5 a month, and even the unlimited plan is just $25 a month – all while using America’s largest 5G network …

RR Auction’s bidding for Steve Jobs’ 1968 science fair project has now closed, with the hand-built exhibit selling for $34,375. Here are the details.

Jeff and Fernando delve into the $899 Mac mini, comparing the outgoing M4 model and the new M6 Mac mini. They also discuss the new M5 Pro Mac mini and Apple’s new Mac Studio desktops equipped with M5 Max and M5 Ultra SoCs. Finally, the duo previews Apple’s upcoming ‘Surprise and Shine’ iPhone event.

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.

Apple Photos is full of exciting updates in iOS 27, including for one of my favorite features in the app: iCloud Shared Albums.

“Flame effects” is not something I’d used before in a smart bulb, so this was a super interesting concept to me. Linkind’s Smart Light Stick aims to bring the idea of a “live flame” to a smart bulb, and it works with Apple Home out of the box thanks to Matter.

Apple Watch Ultra 4 is coming on September 9, here are the key ways it’s rumored to differentiate itself from prior models.

OpenAI confirmed today that ChatGPT and Codex users can now add multiple Gmail and Google Cal accounts. Here are the details.

Following the recent discovery that WhatsApp was working on new chat themes, the feature is now rolling out to iPhone users. Here are the details.

Apple will unveil the iPhone 18 Pro on September 9, but rumors have already leaked a lot of what to expect. And there are two standout features that I’m excited to upgrade for.

I recently observed that Apple appeared to have abandoned Cinematic mode, and a video experiment perfectly illustrates my frustration at this fact.

That’s not because the feature is bad, but rather that it comes so close to being good enough for real-life use that it’s hard to see why Apple hasn’t taken advantage of the massive increases in power between the iPhone 13 on which it launched and the latest iPhones. Let me show you what I mean …

Apple’s next-generation M6 chip is here, debuting first in the new Mac mini. And among its powerful upgrades, M6 gets a new feature previously exclusive to higher-end chips like M5 Pro and Max.

Apple has a packed lineup of products launching this fall, including new iPhones, Macs, iPads, and more. Here’s every new Apple product rumored to arrive starting September 9.

iPhone 18 Pro will be unveiled on September 9, and a new report says pre-orders for the device will kick off slightly later than usual.

Just weeks after announcing price increases for Apple Music, Apple today announced that Apple TV is also getting more expensive. The company confirmed to 9to5Mac that the price of Apple TV is increasing from $12.99 to $14.99 per month.

The Individual tier of Apple One is also getting more expensive.

Apple TV has picked up a new comedy series, Small Prophets, for its streaming service in an atypical fashion for the streamer. Rather than commission the project upfront, Apple has bought out the worldwide rights for the series a few months after the show debuted in the UK to record ratings.

Small Prophets was the biggest new scripted series launch for the BBC this year, and Apple will be hoping to replicate its success around the world. It streams on Apple TV starting October 7.

Amazon has now officially launched its massive 2026 Labor Day Sale and the deals are flying. We are tracking $50 off AirPods Pro 3, the best prices ever on the 2026 AirTag 2, all-time lows on iPhone 17 Pro, and much more – Apple Watch SE 3 is sitting at down at the $200 all-time low for the first time if you’re quick.

That is all just for starters, though. There are thousands upon thousands of price drops across just about every product category live on Amazon starting today – even the brand new M6 Mac mini 6 is seeing some discounts already, alongside everything from Anker charging gear to smart home products and much more. Scope out some highlights below. 

Apple is once again stepping up to contribute to support relief efforts following a deadly natural disaster. Here are the details.

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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The first episode of the new season of Dark Matter is now available to Apple TV subscribers. Watch the trailer for the new season below.

Apple Pay is a go-to feature for iPhone users when shopping in stores, online, and in apps. Apple recently announced four new features that make Apple Pay even better. Here’s how they work, plus one major expansion that’s rolling out now.

Chang Liu, Tang Tan, OpenAI, and io Products filed a new petition asking the court to dismiss Apple’s trade secret misappropriation complaint with prejudice. Here’s what that means.