9to5mac
19h ago
26°
Hands-on: This modular controller slides open to transform your iPhone into a mobile game console [Video]
I first saw the Ohsnap MCON controller at CES last year, and I immediately fell in love with the concept. The idea was simple: give people a full-featured mobile controller that attaches to your phone via Magsafe, slides open when ready to use, and collapses into something compact that can go with you anywhere. Over the last two weeks, I have put it through its paces. I have tossed it around, pressed the launch mechanism 100s of times, used it with emulators, Apple Arcade...
9to5mac
14h ago
25°
Will price hikes force Apple to stop dragging its feet on certain product upgrades?
Earlier this summer, Apple dramatically increased its prices as a result of the ongoing memory crisis around the globe. Things like iPad Air increased from $599 to $749, M5 MacBook Pro from $1699 to $1999, and Apple TV from $129 to $199. That’s just a few examples, but the point is, these price hikes are steep.
9to5mac
42h ago
23°
Here’s why Apple is skipping its M6 Pro and M6 Max chips to accelerate M7 launch
According to reports from Bloomberg, Apple will be skipping its M6 Pro, M6 Max, and M6 Ultra chips to accelerate development of the M7 chip. That means the only chip to be released from the M6 family will be the base M6. Here’s why.
9to5mac
35h ago
13°
iOS 27: The easiest beta to forget about
We’ve had iOS 27 in our hands for about two months now. Of course, it’s a beta – and the public release won’t be hitting for another 4-6 weeks. That said, despite the fact that I’ve been running a beta on my phone for the past two months, I can’t say I’ve really thought much about it. It just… works.
9to5mac
37h ago
12°
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Pocket Jam’ helps you learn and practice your favorite songs
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact.