Chance is the editor-in-chief of 9to5Mac, helping oversee and manage coverage for the entire staff of 9to5Mac writers. He first joined 9to5Mac in 2013 and has published daily coverage of Apple and related topics since then.
Over the years, Chance has worked alongside his 9to5Mac colleagues to publish industry-leading stories about Apple. In the spring of 2020, Chance and the 9to5Mac team exclusively reported a variety of upcoming iOS 14 features prior to the official announcement from Apple.
In addition to serving as Lead Editor of 9to5Mac, Chance is also the host of the 9to5Mac Daily podcast. Published five days per week, 9to5Mac Daily is a recap of the day’s Apple news in 5-10 minutes. You can subscribe to 9to5Mac Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast or via the dedicated RSS feed right here.
Chance is also a guest host on the 9to5Mac Happy Hour podcast with Benjamin Mayo and Zac Hall.
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Apple has released details on the adoption of iOS 17 for the first time. Notably, these numbers show that uptake of iOS 17 is lagging behind iOS 16. Here’s a breakdown of iOS 17 adoption so far, according to Apple.
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iOS 17.4 is currently in beta testing with developers and public beta users. It comes with a number of major changes to the App Store and the iPhone ecosystem in the European Union. Head below as we recap everything new in iOS 17.4, whether you live in the EU or elsewhere.
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Apple is gearing up to refresh its entire iPad lineup this year, starting with the iPad Pro in March. Here are three things to expect if you’re planning to buy a new iPad Pro this year…
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Our friends at iFixit have shared their Apple Vision Pro teardown. This offers our first in-depth look at every aspect of Vision Pro’s internal design, and Apple’s attention to detail is as impressive as ever.
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Last week, Apple made a variety of announcements about changes coming to the App Store and iPhone in the European Union. Apple is making these changes because it has to comply with the Digital Markets Act, and a new interview with Apple Fellow Phil Schiller makes it clear that Apple has major concerns about the changes.
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Apple has published a new support document today detailing more about Vision Pro’s support for Bluetooth accessories. Notably, the company has confirmed that “Apple Vision Pro also isn’t compatible with Bluetooth mice.”
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As detailed in a new report from Sportico today, NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Apple CEO Tim Cook met today to “walk through the league’s new app for the platform and discuss the future of the at-home fan experience.”
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As I write this, I have Apple Vision Pro strapped to my face. My friendly UPS driver just dropped off my pre-order, including Vision Pro itself and Apple’s NASA-style travel case. I’m still forming my full thoughts, but enjoy these unboxing pictures for now.
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Apple has published a new support document detailing certain situations in which Vision Pro performance could be degraded. According to Apple, Vision Pro has “built-in software and hardware systems” that is “automatic, always-on, and works to provide the best possible performance.”
Apple has also published a support document with more details on the Vision Pro battery pack itself.
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On Vision Pro launch day, Disney has shared more details about its content plans for Apple’s first spatial computer. The company says that Vision Pro users will be able to watch “42 Disney films in stunning 3D” starting today, with more to come as time progresses.
“Disney stands out in the media industry because we’re a company that sits at the intersection of groundbreaking technology with unparalleled creativity,” said Aaron LaBerge, President and CTO of Disney Entertainment and ESPN. “Now, with Apple Vision Pro, we’re able to bring the experience with our stories into a whole new dimension of immersion.”
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In a new interview with Wallpaper, Apple design executives Alan Dye and Richard Howarth offered some new details on Apple Vision Pro’s design language. The piece also includes a variety of images that offer an “exclusive look inside Apple Vision Pro.”
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Developer Simon B. Støvring is out with not one but two native apps for Apple Vision Pro on launch day. First, there’s a native Apple Vision Pro app for Runestone Text Editor, Simon’s excellent plain text editor with a host of different features.
Second, if you want to use Vision Pro to immerse yourself or those around you in confetti, Simon has released the very fun and whimsical Spatial Sprinkles.
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LiveSurface, a popular design visualization app, is now available on Vision Pro with a fully native visionOS application.
“LiveSurface for Apple Vision Pro propels design visualization and presentation to new dimensions, offering a fun, immersive design experience on Apple’s most exciting new platform,” the company says.
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Now that Apple Vision Pro is in the hands of the first consumers, Apple has shared a collection of new videos on YouTube. These videos from Apple Support show people how to use Vision Pro, ranging from advice on specific visionOS apps, Guest User support, and more.
Apple has also shared a new Vision Pro called “First-Timer.”
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It’s Vision Pro launch day and Apple CEO Tim Cook is celebrating in New York City. In addition to paying a visit to Apple Fifth Avenue, Cook also sat down with Good Morning America to talk about Apple’s foray into spatial computing.
“I think’s going to be used in so many different ways because it’s a spatial computer. You know, the iPhone introduced us to the mobile computer. The Mac introduced us to personal computers,” Cook said. “This is the first spatial computer.”
“A company only has a few of these. Most companies have none. We’ve had the Mac, the iPod, the iPad, the iPhone, the Apple Watch, and now the Vision Pro. It’s one of those moments.”
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It’s officially Apple Vision Pro launch day in the United States. After being announced at WWDC back in June, Apple’s first spatial computer is now available to the masses. The first pre-orders are starting to arrive on customer doorsteps, and the first Apple Stores are now open for in-store pick-ups.
Plus, today marks the first day of Apple Vision Pro demos at Apple stores across the United States.
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Update February 1, 2024: Above is the final product, via Tim Cook on Twitter
Ahead of Vision Pro’s launch on Friday, Apple has started preparing its retail stores for the festivities. In particular, Apple appears to be working a dramatic overhaul to its Apple Fifth Avenue retail store in New York – including a huge Vision Pro replica in the front window.
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Apple’s patent battle with Masimo is far from over. As it stands right now, Apple is still selling the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 in the United States, but with the contested blood oxygen feature disabled.
In a new interview today, Apple CEO Tim Cook indicated that Apple has no interest in licensing Masimo’s technology and putting the battle to rest. Instead, he said that Apple is focused on its appeal of the ITC’s ruling.
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During Apple’s Q1 2024 earnings call with analysts and investors today, CEO Tim Cook and CFO Luca Maestri commented on the company’s recently-announced App Store changes in the European Union.
Maestri revealed a notable statistic about the importance of Apple’s App Store business in the European Union, saying that it accounts for around 7% of Apple’s global App Store revenue.
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Benjamin and Chance deep dive into all the App Store changes announced in response to the EU Digital Markets Act, and debate whether anyone is incentivized to make the leap. Also, the first Apple Vision Pro reviews have dropped ahead of its Friday release, and iOS 17.4 brings some fun new features and code references look ahead to iOS 18’s AI integration.
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Popular smart home security company Abode is venturing into the smart lock business for the first time. The new Abode Lock features a retrofit design that the company says works with any latch-style deadbolt and doesn’t require any changes to the door hardware itself.
Unfortunately, the Abode Lock lacks the key feature many Apple users require: HomeKit support. Instead, Abode has opted for Amazon Alexa and Google Home support.
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Ahead of Vision Pro’s official launch on Friday, Microsoft has officially revealed all of its plans for Apple’s new visionOS platform. In a blog post, the company confirmed that Microsoft Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, and Loop will be available on the App Store in Apple Vision Pro.
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Yesterday saw the first round of hands-on and unboxing videos for Apple Vision Pro, sharing some interesting tidbits about Apple’s first spatial computer. After an initial unboxing video yesterday, MKBHD has now shared an in-depth look at what it’s like to actually use Apple Vision Pro.
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Earlier this month, Honda announced its preliminary plans to offer a CarPlay retrofit to Honda Accord drivers. The company has now shared more details on this plan, revealing that the software update will start at $112 and be available at any authorized Honda dealer.
Honda explains that this software update will enable wireless CarPlay and Android Auto on approximately 631,000 Accord models from the 2018-2022 model years.
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