Ryan Christoffel

New York

News Writer at 9to5Mac

News writer @9to5Mac. Formerly: @MacStoriesNet, @_adaptfm.

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Luka Doncic’s shock over NBA trade got taken out on his iPhone

4 days ago | 9to5mac.com | Ryan Christoffel

NBA fans are still recovering from the shocking trade of star Luka Doncic from the Mavericks to the LA Lakers. And in a new interview with Doncic, he reveals that his iPhone might still be recovering a little too. Luka Doncic recently sat down with ESPN’s Malika Andrews to discuss the shocking trade from Dallas to LA. And in the interview, he reveals that when he first got the call with the news, his first reaction was to throw his iPhone across the room.
With iPhone 17 Pro Max, Apple may finally grant this years-old wish

4 days ago | 9to5mac.com | Ryan Christoffel

This fall Apple will launch four new iPhones, including the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air. But with the iPhone 17 Pro Max, the company is leaning hard in the opposite direction, and thus fulfilling the wish of many users over the years for the most battery life possible. In a year where a thinner, lighter flagship iPhone is being introduced, Apple isn’t forgetting the age-old request for a model that does the opposite. Do you want the most possible battery life in your next iPhone?
watchOS 11.4 gave your Apple Watch an alarm feature that’s long been missing

4 days ago | 9to5mac.com | Ryan Christoffel

watchOS 11.4 launched a couple weeks ago, bringing with it a new alarm feature that offers something new for users who wear their Apple Watch to sleep. watchOS 11.4 isn’t the most feature-packed release, but it does include one long-overdue new feature. Per the update’s release notes:An option to allow Sleep Wake Up alarm to break through Silent ModeWhat does this mean in practice? It means you can now have your Apple Watch alarm make noise even if Silent Mode is turned on.
Apple TV+ just pulled a George Lucas with Mythic Quest

4 days ago | 9to5mac.com | Ryan Christoffel

Apple TV+ recently announced that its longest-running comedy, Mythic Quest, has been canceled. But there was some good news thrown in with the bad. Apple gave its blessing for the creative team to revise the finale for a more fitting ending, but that has introduced a George Lucas-eque problem. George Lucas, creator of Star Wars, has famously (infamously?) enjoyed revising his films over the years.
Apple TV+ just pulled a George Lucas with Mythic Quest

4 days ago | flipboard.com | Ryan Christoffel

2 hours agoFive Action Movies to Stream NowThis month’s picks include brave siblings and violent young men. Rent or buy it on Apple TV, Fandango at Home or Amazon Prime Video.
Apple One could add a new service in iOS 19, here’s what’s coming

4 days ago | 9to5mac.com | Ryan Christoffel

There’s a lot of excitement around iOS 19 due to the major redesign it will bring, but the update is also expected to introduce a new paid service that’s sure to be included in Apple One. Here’s what’s coming. Tim Cook has claimed on multiple occasions that long-term, Apple’s biggest contribution to the world will be in health. Apple Watch has led to numerous lives being saved thanks to its health features, and its Activity rings motivate healthy habits.
Apple One could add a new service in iOS 19, here’s what’s coming

4 days ago | flipboard.com | Ryan Christoffel

3 days agoAlongside the launch of Arc’s new metal Pulse case for AirPods Pro 2, the ongoing Best Buy Spring Sale, and this deal on Apple gift cards, we are kicking things off with Apple Watch Ultra 2 today. Alongside some notable open-box offers with over $160 in savings, we also spotted a relatively rare …
Apple’s about to be hit with new EU penalty, but it’s been delayed for now

4 days ago | 9to5mac.com | Ryan Christoffel

Current tensions around US trade policy may be helping delay a coming EU penalty against Apple, according to a new Wall Street Journal report. Here are the details.
Apple is the only major phone maker declining in China

4 days ago | 9to5mac.com | Ryan Christoffel

Apple’s China troubles keep abounding. While the company’s main concern is an ongoing trade war between the US and China, where most Apple products are manufactured, iPhone sales are another big struggle. And a new report on Q1 smartphone sales in China shows things are getting worse. IDC just published a report on China’s smartphone sales for Q1 2025, and Apple is the only major phone maker that declined year-over-year.
This Reminders feature is a lifesaver when my task list grows too long

5 days ago | 9to5mac.com | Ryan Christoffel

Apple’s Reminders app has become a powerful task manager in recent years, and there’s one highly versatile feature that helps me stay sane when my to-do list grows out of control: Smart Lists. The Reminders app is equipped with several built-in lists where I spend most of my time on any given day. ‘Today’ and ‘Scheduled’ are my typical go-tos, as I imagine they are for most users.