Apple has released the first Rapid Security Responses to iOS 16.4.1, iPadOS 16.4.1, and macOS 13.3.1. Adam Engst explains what a Rapid Security Response is and why they should have significantly faster adoption than traditional updates. | Continue reading
Check out Apple consultant Guillaume Gète's list of eighty actions that are modified in intriguing ways by the Option key.Read original article | Continue reading
Updates VoIP capture support to ensure audio capture from Cisco Webex. ($19 new, free update, 24.3 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading
Time and productivity tracking app adds support for creating overlapping time entries. ($96 annual subscription, free update, 24.2 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading
Lengthy list of improvements for the keyboard-driven launcher. (Free for basic functionality, £34 for Powerpack, 5.3 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading
Improves the Clone tool to preview what your brush stroke will look like before drawing. ($39.99 new, free update, 21 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading
The Web browser Arc has made a larger difference in jaded tech reviewer Adam Engst’s digital work life than any app in decades. Read his deep dive on what sets Arc apart from other browsers. | Continue reading
Maintenance release following the graphics app's recent major upgrade. ($39.95 new, free update, 226 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading
Brings performance improvements and bug fixes to the network traffic management utility. ($45 new, free update, 32 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading
Major new release of the text expansion utility with a fresh, modern user interface, a new app icon, and Spanish language support. ($29.99 new, $14.99 upgrade, free update, 8.4 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading
Maintenance release for the video conferencing app with various enhancements. (Free, 100.5 MB, macOS 10.10+) | Continue reading
Subscription-based VPN app for the Mac with increased free monthly limit of 2 GB of data. (Free with subscription options for unlimited data, 38.3 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading
With Apple dropping support for migrating iPhone and Aperture libraries to Photos in macOS 13 Ventura, Fat Cat Software has thrown a lifeline to people who still have old photo libraries. | Continue reading
Keyboard-based launcher updated with improved Shortcut support. ($29 new, free update, 16.2 MB, macOS 10.14.6+) | Continue reading
A follow-up to the Wall Street Journal’s investigation into Apple’s problematic iPhone security design reveals that victims are being locked out of their iCloud accounts.Read original article | Continue reading
What third-party apps would you install on a clean Mac to restore your preferred working environment? Adam Engst recently had the opportunity to learn just what apps he really uses—here’s the list. | Continue reading
Apple Card users can now direct their Daily Cash rewards to a new Savings account that earns competitive interest rates instead of the interest-free Apple Cash card. But will it be easy to integrate into your personal finance app?Read original article | Continue reading
In honor of the 33rd anniversary of TidBITS, Adam Engst explains the last six months of changes, including the departure of managing editor Josh Centers and an increased focus on sharing solutions to personal tech problems. | Continue reading
Financial management app receives a few new features and improvements. ($35.99/51.99/77.99 annual subscription, free update, 3.2 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading
Improves password import from LastPass and includes various bug fixes. ($35.88 annual subscription, free update, 2.9 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading
Major new release of soundboard application with over 50 new features. ($49 new, $25 upgrade, 42.5 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading
Brings updates to Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. ($149.99 new for one-time purchase, $99.99/$69.99 annual subscription options, free update, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading
Adds a couple of handy user interface features to the Web browser. (Free, 128 MB, macOS 10.12+) | Continue reading
Unable to avert his gaze from the train wreck that is Twitter, Adam Engst shares a few examples of the latest bouts of insanity instigated by Elon Musk. | Continue reading
tvOS 16.4.1 is out with unhelpful release notes. Let it install on its own unless you have an Apple TV problem that an update could resolve. | Continue reading
Brings Clock Mode improvements to the display brightness control utility. ($23 new, free update, 21 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading
Updates the Audio Capture Engine for the two audio utilities. ($35/39 new, free updates, various sizes, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading
Adds the capability to scribble on images and add annotations to PDFs. ($5.99/$49.99 monthly/yearly subscription, free update, 31.4 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading
The Steve Jobs Archive has released a curated collection of Steve Jobs's speeches, interviews, and correspondence. It's free and available in multiple ways. | Continue reading
How smart are smart speakers, really? Julio Ojeda-Zapata put this to the test when temporarily sightless due to a medical condition.Leaning on his Amazon, Apple, and Google speakers more than usual proved an often-frustrating exercise because Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant are … | Continue reading
Faced with recurrent kernel panics and an inexplicable problem on the first boot after installing a minor macOS update, Adam Engst opts for a Level 2 clean install when upgrading to macOS 13 Ventura. What’s a Level 2 clean install? And did it work? | Continue reading
Playing catchup with last week's urgent updates, Apple has now released iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.5 to address two concerning security vulnerabilities that are actively being exploited in the wild. | Continue reading
Security patches for Monterey and Big Sur. (Free, various sizes, macOS 12 and 11) | Continue reading
Patches a WebKit security vulnerability in Monterey and Big Sur. (Free, various sizes, macOS 11+) | Continue reading
We recommend updating iPhones, iPads, and Macs to protect against two security vulnerabilities that are actively being exploited in the wild. iOS and iPadOS also address issues with Siri, and macOS fixes problems with Auto Unlock with an Apple Watch. | Continue reading
Enables Openings to be configured to request or require a phone number. ($56.99 annual subscription, free update, 68.4 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading
Maintenance update with fixes for reported issues. ($49.99 new, free update, 23.6 MB, macOS 10.15.4+) | Continue reading
GM says that its future electric cars will trade phone-based infotainment systems for a built-in system. Because that worked so well before CarPlay and Android Auto.Read original article | Continue reading
At GQ, Zach Baron paints a profile of Cook as a private person whose calmness, curiosity, and, yes, creativity have made Apple the most valuable company in the world.Read original article | Continue reading
Brings compilation improvements for PDF, ebooks, and DOCX files to the long-form writing tool. ($49 new, free update, 134 MB, macOS 10.12.1+) | Continue reading
Adds support for opening ftp+tls:// URLs from the command line. ($45 new, free update, 35.7 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading
Bug fix update for the screencast recording and video-editing app. ($149 new, free update, 84.7 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading
Introduces two new sections to the Mac maintenance utility: Connected Devices and External Drives. ($89.95 new, free update, 116 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading
Enables exporting and sending of documents in a different format from the macOS Share menu. (Free, various sizes, macOS 12.3+) | Continue reading
Mark your calendars—Apple has announced that its Worldwide Developer Conference will kick off on 5 June 2023. Will the keynote reveal more than the next versions of Apple's operating systems? | Continue reading
In the coming months, it will become possible to split purchases into four payments spread over six weeks with Apple Pay Later. At least with online or in-app sales by participating merchants for consumers in the US.Read original article | Continue reading
People unfamiliar with classical music who want to discover new music will find the Apple Music Classical app more than sufficient. Classical music fans familiar with the genre and looking for uncommon recordings will find it somewhat frustrating. | Continue reading
Alongside its current operating systems, Apple has released iOS 15.7.4 and iPadOS 15.7.4 to address a slew of security vulnerabilities, one of which is actively being exploited in the wild. | Continue reading