9to5Mac Daily iPhone Fold, Apple Music news
Dec 19, 2025
Exciting developments are on the horizon, with reports of an OLED iMac in the works, though we may have to wait until 2027 for an iPhone Fold due to supply challenges. The Apple Watch will ring in the New Year with a fun challenge, rewarding users for keeping active. Meanwhile, Apple Music has rebranded its 'Favorites Mix' to 'Your Essentials', signaling fresh updates in the music space. Stay tuned for these thrilling innovations!
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iPhone Fold Announcement vs Availability
- Ming-Chi Kuo says the iPhone Fold will be announced in H2 2026 but wide availability may not happen until 2027.
- Early yield and ramp-up issues mean initial supply will be limited despite Apple aiming for 8–10 million shipments.
Favorites Mix Rebranded To Your Essentials
- Apple renamed the Favorites Mix to "Your Essentials" and kept the same weekly update logic every Tuesday.
- The rebrand avoids confusion with the manually curated Favorite Songs playlist while keeping algorithmic personalization.
Join The Ring In The New Year Challenge
- Do try the Ring in the New Year challenge to jumpstart fitness in 2026 by closing all three rings seven days in a row.
- Complete it between January 7 and January 31 using any app that writes to the Fitness app to earn a medal and exclusive stickers.
