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9to5Mac Daily: April 3, 2026 – Apple laptop shipments, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts...
Everybody’s trying to get one of Google and Back Market’s $3 ChromeOS Flex keys
Google's partnered with Back Market to sell super-affordable USB keys preloaded with ChromeOS Flex, ready to install on older hardware.
iOS 26.5 and iOS 27 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone
Earlier this week, Apple seeded the first beta of iOS 26.5 to developers. The software update is relatively minor so far, which is not too surprising given that Apple is likely shifting its focus towards iOS 27. Apple is expected to unveil iOS 27 during its WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8, and the update should be released in September. Below, we outline what is new in iOS 26.5 so far, along with rumored iOS 27 features.
CarPlay got two brand new apps this week that are big iPhone hits
It’s been an exciting time for CarPlay, and this week two brand new apps debuted that are big iPhone hits: ChatGPT and Google Meet.
Apple CarPlay beats Android Auto (again), gets Google Meet support
Support for Android Auto is coming soon.
Google Home’s latest update fixes its biggest headache for Workspace users
Google Home now supports Workspace accounts, but the risk of losing access means you’re better off sticking with a personal Gmail.
New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images
SparkCat resurfaces in three app store apps, scanning crypto wallet images via OCR, increasing global risk.
AI startup suing Apple over alleged arbitrary enforcement of App Store rules
An AI company that was accused of enabling sexualized chats with underage chatbot characters and undressing real people has sued Apple for wrongfully removing its apps from the App Store.
Google is fixing the most annoying thing about Chrome’s split view feature
Chrome is making it harder to accidentally activate split view.
Expecto Pixtronum! Google’s going to Hogwarts for upcoming Pixel themes
You should soon be able to customize your Google Pixel smartphone with Harry Potter art and sound effects.
Google is turning video creation into a one-click experience with latest Vids updates
Google Vids is turning video creation into a prompt-based, AI-powered workflow with free tools, avatars, music, and instant YouTube uploads.
9to5Mac Daily: April 2, 2026 – Studio Display XDR price change, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts...
Pixlel 11 Pro XL renders show Google going all-in with new camera bar
Pixel 11 Pro XL renders complete our preview of this year's non-foldable models.
A jury says Meta and Google hurt a kid. What now?
Lawmakers won’t regulate social media, but a new series of injury lawsuits is showcasing how users can sue the companies for negligence. What this means for speech online is complicated.
Google Home’s latest update makes Gemini better at understanding your commands
Controlling Gemini is now “more natural and reliable.”
Your Samsung TV is getting a massive upgrade for free with Google Cast
Samsung TVs are finally getting Google Cast on newer and some older models, making casting from Android and Chrome devices seamless.
8 things Google’s Whoop competitor needs before I’ll buy it
Google’s screenless Fitbit band could rival Whoop, but only if it delivers accuracy, battery life, and useful insights.
Google creates confusion with a “new” Wear OS 6.1 update
Google's developer docs list "new" Wear OS 6.1 features, including time zone detection, despite the update launching in late 2025.
Check your inbox: Google Fi is giving $20 credit for this week’s service outage
Along with the credit, Google Fi has apologized for the recent outage.
Google embraces the future, mandates 64-bit apps for Wear OS
Google has announced that all Wear OS apps published on the Play Store should have 64-bit versions. Here's what that means.
Google just doubled your cloud storage (and then some) on AI Pro plan
Google has announced that it's upgraded the cloud storage for its AI Pro plan from 2TB to 5TB at no extra cost.
Nomad’s first Tracking Card Air with Find Hub support is here with 7-month battery life
Nomad's Tracking Card Air is now available in a Find Hub variant that lasts two months longer than the Find My version.