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Apps for iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS power our modern world. 9to5Mac will update you on the latest news, review, and updates for all types of apps. “There’s an App for that”.

The term came became part of our vocabulary when Steve Jobs announced The App Store as part of the iPhone 2.0 software update in 2008.

Over the years, the term has become as common as kleenex for describing applications on all of our devices. Apple’s platforms have apps for just about anything from finance, banking, sports, social media, podcasting, music, and more. We have a guide for helping you discover the best ones as well. Apps are now on everything from our TV, to our smartphones, on our laptops, and all the way down to our wrists.

As new ones are released or existing ones have major updates, the team here at 9to5Mac will bring you the latest news and reviews. If you want to follow along with video footage, be sure to follow 9to5Mac on YouTube. Scroll down below our latest updates on all things relating to applications on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch.

New streaming sports service coming from ESPN, FOX, and Warner Bros Discovery

New streaming sports service | Sports stadium

It looks like sports fans are set for an extremely comprehensive all-in-one option. Disney-owned ESPN is partnering with FOX and Warner Bros Discovery to create a package of no fewer than 14 different channels.

The joint venture will offer access to thousands of games and events, across a diverse range of sports – and you’ll be able to bundle the new service with Disney+, Hulu, or Max …

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Apple to pay $25 million to settle Family Sharing lawsuit; here’s who’s eligible for a cut

Apple will pay out $25 million to settle a class action lawsuit that alleged the company “misrepresented the ability to use its Family Sharing feature to share subscriptions to apps.” The lawsuit centered on how in-app subscriptions might not be shareable via Family Sharing, as Apple gives developers the ability to opt out of participating.

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StopTheMadness Pro launches as a powerful Safari extension to help you ‘take back your web browser’

We’ve written before about StopTheMadness, a powerful Safari extension designed to improve the experience of browsing the web. Now, developer Jeff Johnson is out with StopTheMadness Pro, the next-generation of the Safari extension for iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Plus, head below for four promo codes for 9to5Mac readers…

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Proton Mail Mac app now in beta, but early access is expensive

Proton Mail Mac app promo graphic

A Proton Mail Mac app is now available as a beta, but most users are going to have to wait until early next year to try it – unless you want to hand over $40 per month for a Visionary tier subscription.

At the same time, the secure email company is making some new features available to all users, including auto-forwarding rules – which can decrypt messages for non-Proton users …

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