Apple has secured a patent outlining a flexible database architecture that could alter the direction of its productivity and data management software, including FileMaker and the iWork suite, while ...

Apple often promotes the App Store as a secure place to download apps. The company highlights strict reviews and a closed system as key protections for iPhone users. That reputation now faces serious ...

With iOS 26.4, CarPlay users will be able to use third-party chatbots with CarPlay. AI services like Claude, Gemini, and ...

Apple today seeded the second betas of upcoming iOS 26.4 and iPadOS 26.4 updates to developers for testing purposes, with the ...

A new mobile spyware platform called ZeroDayRAT is targeting iOS and Android users. Here's what you need to know.

With the recent evolution of vibe coding tools, it is increasinfly clear that the single-purpose app market might not be long ...

Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie ...

Apple added RCS to the iPhone, but crucially, the current implementation lacks end-to-end encryption. That's changing in the latest beta.

File and folder security is crucial in this day and age. There are apps you can use to heighten the security of your files. These apps are free and available for desktop and mobile devices. The need ...

Give it a go before you give it up. Image: D. Griffin Jones/Cult of Mac For the first time in 18 years, Apple redesigned the oft-overlooked Phone app. The overhaul in iOS 26 simplifies the Phone app’s ...

If you're a ChatGPT user, you can now integrate third-party apps directly into your AI chats. OpenAI launched this feature in October 2025, and it's available on all types of ChatGPT accounts, ...

Apple now blocks 18+ app downloads in Brazil, Australia, and Singapore using automatic age checks. The company is also expanding similar tools in Utah and Louisiana as child safety laws spread ...