9to5Mac

9to5Mac is a technology news website that focuses on providing breaking news and analysis related to Apple and its products. The site covers a wide range of topics including hardware, software, rumors, and industry trends. The content is written in an engaging and informative style with a focus on providing high-quality media to support the stories. 9to5Mac also features reviews of various products, affiliate links for revenue generation, and licensing options for reusing their content. While there are some instances of contradictions and deceptive practices in the articles, they are relatively rare and not major in nature.

95%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site is known for its high journalistic standards. It strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. It has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

100%

Examples:

  • 9to5Mac appears to have a strong focus on providing accurate and up-to-date information without any clear signs of editorial slant.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • There is no evidence of conflicts of interest affecting the content produced by 9to5Mac.

Contradictions

88%

Examples:

  • There are some instances where articles report contradictory information, but these instances are relatively rare and not major in nature.

Deceptions

85%

Examples:

  • Some articles may contain deceptive practices such as speculation about future products or features, but these instances are relatively rare and not major in nature.

Recent Articles

  • Apple's Unified iPhone 16 Lineup: Four New Models with Identical A18 Chip and Increased Manufacturing Orders

    Apple's Unified iPhone 16 Lineup: Four New Models with Identical A18 Chip and Increased Manufacturing Orders

    Broke On: Tuesday, 02 July 2024 Apple is set to release four new iPhone 16 models this year, all featuring the same A18 chip and increased RAM. The lineup includes an Action button for shortcuts, Capture button for camera launch, and rumored spatial video capture. Apple's manufacturing orders have increased by up to 12% for 100 million units due to strong demand and competition in AI technologies.
  • Apple's Vintage Devices: A Look Back at the iPhone X, First-Generation AirPods, and Original HomePod

    Apple's Vintage Devices: A Look Back at the iPhone X, First-Generation AirPods, and Original HomePod

    Broke On: Friday, 03 November 2017 Apple reclassified the iPhone X (2017), first-generation AirPods (2016), and original HomePod (2018) as 'vintage' devices, marking five to seven years since their release. The iPhone X introduced edge-to-edge displays, Face ID, A11 Bionic chip with Neural Engine, wireless charging support, and a premium design. First-generation AirPods were the first truly wireless earbuds with seamless Apple integration and long battery life. HomePod featured high-quality audio integration with Apple Music and AirPlay using the A8 chip.
  • Apple Vision Pro Demos Get Personal: New Features, Dual Loop Headsets, and the Future of Apple Intelligence for HomePod Users

    Apple Vision Pro Demos Get Personal: New Features, Dual Loop Headsets, and the Future of Apple Intelligence for HomePod Users

    Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 Apple enhances Vision Pro demos with personal media viewing and Dual Loop headsets, while Apple Intelligence remains a Vision Pro-exclusive feature for now. HomePod users may need to wait for an updated model to access these advanced functionalities.
  • Apple's Shift to AI: Monetizing Subscriptions and Partnerships

    Apple's Shift to AI: Monetizing Subscriptions and Partnerships

    Broke On: Monday, 01 July 2024 Apple shifts focus to software and AI for growth, plans monetization through subscriptions or fees based on reports. Discussions with partners like Meta and OpenAI hint at paid features beyond free integrations.
  • Apple's New AirPods with Infrared Cameras: Enhancing Spatial Computing and Audio Experience by 2026

    Apple's New AirPods with Infrared Cameras: Enhancing Spatial Computing and Audio Experience by 2026

    Broke On: Sunday, 30 June 2024 Apple to release new AirPods with infrared cameras by 2026, enhancing spatial computing and audio experience through advanced gesture control and directional sound. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo predicts mass production beginning that year.
  • Apple's Vision Pro Mixed-Reality Headset Officially Launches in Asia: Higher Prices, Excited Customers, and Rumors of a Cheaper Version

    Apple's Vision Pro Mixed-Reality Headset Officially Launches in Asia: Higher Prices, Excited Customers, and Rumors of a Cheaper Version

    Broke On: Saturday, 01 June 2024 Apple's Vision Pro, a mixed-reality headset with features like a redesigned Photos app and larger ultra-wide Mac Virtual Display, has officially launched in China, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore. Despite higher prices and mixed reviews in the US market, demand is strong in Asia. Preorders began on June 28 for Australia, Canada, France, Germany, and the UK ahead of a July 12 launch. Apple is also reportedly working on a cheaper version priced around $1500 to better compete with Meta.
  • iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia Betas: Introducing iPhone Mirroring and SharePlay Screen Sharing

    iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia Betas: Introducing iPhone Mirroring and SharePlay Screen Sharing

    Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Apple's latest operating system betas, iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, introduce iPhone Mirroring for seamless multitasking between devices and SharePlay screen sharing for remote control and annotation during FaceTime calls. Expected to become public soon, these features also include RCS support for iMessage. The stable release of these updates, along with the anticipated iPhone 16 series, is predicted to arrive in September.
  • ChatGPT for Mac Now Available to All Users: Interact Easily with the AI Chatbot via Keyboard or Voice

    ChatGPT for Mac Now Available to All Users: Interact Easily with the AI Chatbot via Keyboard or Voice

    Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 OpenAI's ChatGPT app for Mac is now accessible to all users, allowing easier interaction through a chat interface and Voice Mode feature. The latest update eliminates the need for subscriptions. Although it doesn't yet support GPT-4o's multimodal capabilities, the seamless integration enables file attachment and voice conversations.
  • iOS 18 Update: Revolutionizing Messages with RCS Texting, Send Later, and Satellite Communication

    iOS 18 Update: Revolutionizing Messages with RCS Texting, Send Later, and Satellite Communication

    Broke On: Sunday, 16 June 2024 Apple's iOS 18 update introduces RCS texting support for enhanced photo sharing and group chats between iPhones and Android devices, as well as a new 'Send Later' feature to schedule messages. iPhone 14 users can also send iMessages using satellite communication when there's no cell reception or Wi-Fi.
  • Apple's New AI Feature, Apple Intelligence: Available on iPhone 15 Pro and Above

    Apple's New AI Feature, Apple Intelligence: Available on iPhone 15 Pro and Above

    Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024 Apple's new iOS 18 software introduces iPhone Mirroring and SharePlay Screen Sharing, available only on newer devices with sufficient chip power. Apple Intelligence, a personal AI system offering email rewriting and notification triage, is described as a 'secondary brain' running on the device itself. Despite concerns about data protection and potential miscommunications, Apple's integration of AI into daily life has been compared to the iPhone's impact on communication.