Why we think it’s really something Apple crafted: This particular phone is running an Apple-internal application called “Radar” in addition to a game called “Tough Fighter.” If you’re not familiar, Touch Fighter is a game Apple actually built to show off the iPhone’s accelerometer and graphics performance at one of their early SDK keynote. Some of the settings menus also look pretty internal Update 2: Facebook integration in iOS? It’s probably integrated nicely with Media Stream for photo uploading and such....

Sponsored by Privacy: Take back control of your payments and get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Stories discussed in this episode: Apple teams up with Walgreens on COVID-19 vaccination program for employees AirDrop flaw exposes your phone number and email address New 12.9-inch iPad Pro isn’t compatible with the older Magic Keyboard Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts!...

Stories discussed in this episode: Apple Stores will still require masks, other COVID-19 safety measures Twitter begins prompting iOS users to enable App Tracking Apple Music adding lossless streaming to entire catalog at no extra cost, Spatial Audio support with Dolby Atmos Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance: Twitter: @ChanceHMiller Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Overcast RSS Stitcher TuneIn Google Play Share your thoughts! Drop us a line at happyhour@9to5mac.com. You can also rate us in Apple Podcasts or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show!...

Sponsored by OmniFocus: Try OmniFocus for iOS, the gold-standard professional to-do list manager with apps for the web, Mac, and iOS. Stories discussed in this episode: Kuo: iPhone 11 demand better than expectations, stronger interest for new color options Bob Iger resigns from Apple’s board of directors Apple Watch Series 5: Titanium vs stainless steel weight iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro comparison: Which should you buy? Photos: New Apple Stores in Louisville and The Woodlands Enjoy the podcast?...

In fact, there are phones that rival the iPhone and Samsung you may have never heard of before now. Click here for the 10 best smartphones in the world. No matter the carrier, the freefall days of free and discounted phones are over, at least among mainstream providers. The pressure to own a smartphone is high, so how do you keep those expenses as low as possible? Here are five smart ways to keep that bill manageable....

From new platforms to a laser focus on authentic and multi-sensory content, things are about to feel real (even in the virtual world) as consumers push for authenticity, community, and immersive experiences. We all know how quickly the landscape changes, so we’re here to keep you on top of it all. We’re breaking down six of the most exciting social media trends we predict will be big news for brands and businesses in 2023....

Season 1 of 7 Seeds is now on Netflix, but what will happen with season 2? 7 Seeds is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yumi Tamura that was first published in 2001 in the magazine Betsucomi and later in Flowers. After 35 volumes, the manga came to an end in 2017, and in all those years it never received a TV adaptation – until 2019 when Netflix decided to house the anime....

When you say the word “Disney,” most people probably think of animated fare. The studio has focused just as intently on live-action movies, though. Some of the feature films in this category have been remakes of animated works, others have been based on Disney theme park attractions, and still others have been efforts to establish original franchises. In most cases, Disney has taken pains to hire big stars to appear in its live-action productions....

In what became one of TV’s most iconic and ambiguous endings, The Sopranos left fans demanding more when the series finale suddenly cut to black, as Italian-American mobster, Tony Soprano, sat down to dinner with his family. Thankfully, this isn’t the last we’ll see of the Sopranos, as shooting for a prequel film, The Many Saints of Newark, commences this year. Set to hit theaters in 2020, the film comes more than 13 years after the acclaimed HBO series portraying modern-day mobsters came to a close....

Did you unbox a new MacBook Air or MacBook Pro for Christmas? As you unbox your shiny new Mac and set it up, you might be wondering what apps you should install first. Although Apple includes some great apps built into macOS, several third party options are worth checking out. We’ve compiled a list of some of the best Mac apps to help you get the most out of your new computer along with some helpful tips and tricks so you can get the most out of your new Mac....

Sponsored by Ulysses: The ultimate writing app for Mac, iPad and iPhone. Get your first 3 months free for a limited time at ulysses.app/9to5mac. [App Store | Mac App Store] Stories discussed in this episode: CNBC: Apple Health team facing departures IKEA smart blinds won’t support HomeKit at launch after all Apple delaying crack down on certain kids apps Another report claims iPhone 11 will bundle USB-C charger in the box Enjoy the podcast?...

Stories discussed in this episode: Bloomberg: Apple ‘considering’ new Apple Watch model with rugged casing, aimed at athletes Rumor: New matte black color option for iPhone 13 Pro, LiDAR-enhanced Portrait mode 9to5Toys on Twitter Pair your Apple Watch with this braided solo loop band for $13 (Save 35%) Anker’s latest sale ends the week with up to 33% off ANC earbuds, Lightning cables, more from $9 Enjoy the podcast?: Follow Chance:...

Back in the ‘60s, a show was released called The Munsters that focused on an unconventional American family. The series starred Fred Gwynne, Yvonne De Carlo, Al Lewis, Butch Patrick, and Beverly Owen/Pat Priest as members of the Munster family, who are all monsters (besides Marilyn). The series was created as a parody of shows like Leave It To Beaver as well as Universal’s classic monster movies that were released decades before....

It’s not easy being a Disney villain, and as such most diabolical dude or dudettes tend to enlist a little extra help to fulfill their dubious plots. Some baddie sidekicks help their master’s evil schemes because of stupidity and ignorance. Others do it because they are horrible cretins themselves, some even more so than their boss! So in this list, we are going to count down five Disney classic animation henchmen (or women, or animal or…something else) who are truly evil and five who truly aren’t....

Who’s to say when the perfect time for a television show to end is? Do we base it off of seasons? Episodes? Or do some wells simply run deeper than others and certain characters are just destined to stick around on our television screens longer than others? There’s no secret formula to decide when a television show should end (unless a network decides to not renew it or cut it), but choosing when to do so can be a delicate matter and if done poorly can usually put the show’s fanbase on a fence about how they feel regarding the entire series....

Black Mirror and The Twilight Zone are like sister shows. When Black Mirror premiered in 2011, it was immediately compared to The Twilight Zone thanks to its morose subject matter, pessimistic thematic material, and cautionary stories. Like the older show, it used science fiction to comment on the flaws of modernity and provided us with a unique angle from which to view 21st century technology. Due to their similarities, they are often being compared....

Michael Ilesanmi and Angela Deem from 90 Day Fiancé were married in Nigeria. The irreverent May/December couple tied the knot Monday in a traditional ceremony. TLC was on hand with a full camera crew to tape the nuptials for an upcoming episode of the show. The bride wore an ivory, empire-waisted column gown that showcased her ample bosom, and accessorized the look with a crown fit for a queen. As for the groom, he looked sharp in a tailored periwinkle blue suit....

Like many series, Parks and Recreation started out slow, with a lot of awkward comedy, characters that didn’t make a lot of sense and wince-worthy jokes that made people wary about the show. After some reinventing and adding new characters, the show perked up into one of the best comedy series in the history of television. The saddest moment of the show was, as Chris Traeger would say, literally when it ended....

While there have been some great teen shows in the past few years, there was really nothing like the 1990s. This time period had a plethora of entertainment featuring high schoolers feeling that everything was the end of the world ⁠— while wearing plaid, high-waisted jeans and rocking some questionable hairstyles. Two of the most talked-about series from that decade are definitely Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Beverly Hills, 90210. While they both take place in California, one is about a girl dealing with the supernatural while she fights vampires and the other is about rich kids in Beverly Hills, so they do have some key differences....

Classic movie Top Gun was not only the biggest American box-office hit of 1986, but the film also turned Tom Cruise into a bona fide movie star. The long-awaited sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, is finally set to fly into theaters next summer. Cue Kenny Rogers. In the meantime, let’s assess how well the original Top Gun has held up over the past 33 years. After all, for as iconic as the movie has remained over the past three decades, there’s bound to be some wear and tear....