Those who use the Apple Card and live in an area impacted by a natural disaster are being offered access to a new Apple Card Disaster Relief Program that might be welcome in trying financial times. | Continue reading
Maintenance release with a focus on accessibility issues. ($199.99 new, free update, 1.5 GB) | Continue reading
Adds compatibility with macOS 10.15 Catalina and improves the tracking and handling of physical input and output devices. ($49 new, free update, 14.1 MB) | Continue reading
Adds support for Reminders and Voice Control in macOS 10.15 Catalina. ($49.99 new, free update, 16.2 MB) | Continue reading
Brings a smattering of improvements to the music creation and audio editor app. (Free, 1 GB) | Continue reading
Due to US sanctions against Venezuela, Adobe is cutting off service to the country, highlighting one of the pitfalls of subscription-based software. | Continue reading
A hacker claims to be mass-producing a Lightning cable that could make it easier for a determined attacker to hack into a Mac or PC, but there isn’t much to worry about yet. | Continue reading
Network traffic management utility adds compatibility with macOS 10.15 Catalina and fixes bugs. ($45 new, free update, 39.5 MB) | Continue reading
Delivers support for macOS 10.15 Catalina, additional AppleScript features, and several bug fixes. ($34.95 new, free update, 9.6 MB) | Continue reading
Perturbed that the online backup service Backblaze retains old versions of files and deleted files for only 30 days? You can now pay extra to maintain such files in your online backup for either 1 year or forever. | Continue reading
Apple has released macOS 10.15 Catalina, matching the date on which Europeans first arrived on the island of Catalina in the year 1542. We advise delaying upgrades to Macs you rely on, or at least upgrading cautiously. | Continue reading
In iOS 13 and iPadOS 13, Apple has added a new, faster way to connect to a Wi-Fi network, upping the total number of methods to four. Glenn Fleishman explains each of them. | Continue reading
Adds support for Unicode 12.0 (including Emoji 12.0) and compatibility with macOS 10.15 Catalina. (€29.99 new, free update, 4.8 MB) | Continue reading
Text expansion tool brings installer-related improvements and bug fixes, plus compatibility with macOS 10.15 Catalina. (€24.99 new, free update, 7.0 MB) | Continue reading
Brings compatibility with macOS 10.15 Catalina and improves some installer-related issues. (€19.99 new, free update, 4.0 MB) | Continue reading
Adds support for syncing documents via Dropbox and writing in Markdown XL. $39.99 annual subscription, free update, 18.2 MB) | Continue reading
First maintenance release of the recently upgraded information management app with numerous improvements and bug fixes. ($99/$199/$499 new, upgrades available, 93.3 MB) | Continue reading
Adds support for Dark mode in macOS 10.14 Mojave. ($74.95/$124.95 new, $30 upgrade, 71.4/118 MB) | Continue reading
tvOS 13 finally introduces a Picture in Picture mode, but you may be disappointed by its limitations. Josh Centers explains how to take advantage of it and where it falls down. | Continue reading
Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.9 fixes a frustrating problem with trackpad usage that could sporadically trigger unwanted zooming and result in tiny zoom percentages. ($79 new, free update, 225 MB) | Continue reading
Nisus Writer Pro 2.1.9 fixes a frustrating problem with trackpad usage that could sporadically trigger unwanted zooming and result in tiny zoom percentages. ($79 new, free update, 225 MB) | Continue reading
Adds support for macOS 10.15 Catalina and introduces a redesigned user interface for larger-scale environments. ($49 for Solo and $119 for Desktop new, free update, 158 MB) | Continue reading
Maintenance updates bring support for adding HEVC-formatted movies to documents. (Free, various sizes) | Continue reading
Curious about how much work Apple is putting into improving the data underlying its Maps app? With Apple’s release of the Northeast US map data, Justin O’Beirne has posted a fascinating comparison of the old and new maps. | Continue reading
Apple has released its third iOS 13 update in a week with iOS 13.1.2 and iPadOS 13.1.2, which squash more bugs, along with the first update to watchOS 6 and a security fix update to watchOS 5.3.2. | Continue reading
Adds support for macOS 10.15 Catalina and improves Dark mode. ($29 new, free update, 15.7 MB) | Continue reading
Brings a number of improvements and bug fixes to the date-focused note-taking app. ($Free with $24.99 premium purchase option, free update, 48.8 MB) | Continue reading
Introduces a rebuilt photo browser that uses Apple’s MediaLibrary framework to improve stability and fixes several color space-related issues. ($29.99 new, free update, 112.3 MB) | Continue reading
The small iOS 12.4.2 update fixes a vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to cause application termination or arbitrary code execution. | Continue reading
Apple has quickly updated both iOS 13.1 and iPadOS 13.1 to version 13.1.1 to fix a variety of bugs and address the keyboard security issue. | Continue reading
Amazon has unveiled an array of Alexa-powered gizmos, some of which compete with Apple’s AirPods and HomePod, and others of which are just absurd, like an Alexa-powered smart oven, glasses, and even a ring. | Continue reading
A bug in iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 could let third-party keyboards have full access even if you didn’t allow it. | Continue reading
Patches a vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to cause unexpected application termination or arbitrary code execution. (Free, various sizes) | Continue reading
Second supplemental update for Mojave improves macOS security. (Free update, 1.26 GB) | Continue reading
Logging into a new Apple device may result in a prompt that asks you for the passcode or password of another one of your devices. Glenn Fleishman explains why this happens and why it’s a good idea. | Continue reading
iPadOS 13.1 is now available, with iPad-specific features like improved multitasking, a desktop-class version of Safari, Home screen enhancements, a floating keyboard, and more. Here are some tips to get the most out of it. | Continue reading
An update to Google’s automatic update software contained a bug that would damage key system files on Macs that weren’t safeguarded by Apple’s System Integrity Protection. Happily, it’s easy to recover with a set of Terminal commands run from macOS Recovery. | Continue reading
iOS 13.1 is here to fix numerous bugs in the short-lived iOS 13.0 and to provide some features that were missing from iOS 13’s initial release. Alas, there are still more features that Apple has pushed off to a future iOS update. | Continue reading
Adds support for macOS 10.15 Catalina, Windows 10 v19H2, and Oracle Linux 8.0. ($79.99/$159.99 new, free update, 518 MB) | Continue reading
The early reviews are in for the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. Expect better cameras and improved battery life. | Continue reading
Updates Apple's Web browser with a new start page with Favorites, frequently visited, and most recently visited Web sites, plus several other new features. | Continue reading
Maintenance update brings improvements and bug fixes to the recently upgraded keyboard-driven launcher. (£23 new, free update, 3.1 MB) | Continue reading
Adds preliminary compatibility with macOS 10.15 Catalina. ($29 new, free update, 11.0 MB) | Continue reading
Adds a bright new light theme named Egret and improves reading position syncing. ($7.99 new, free update, 17.7 MB) | Continue reading
Apple has shipped iOS 13.0, but given the number of bugs reported in early iPhone 11 reviews, you might want to wait for iOS 13.1, which Apple moved up to next Tuesday. | Continue reading
Do you have an aging iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch with AppleCare+ that you want to keep covered? You can now extend your AppleCare+ indefinitely, paying on a monthly basis. | Continue reading
While macOS 10.15 Catalina won’t support old 32-bit apps, you can keep them running indefinitely on your Mac by installing a copy of 10.14 Mojave in a Parallels Desktop virtual machine. | Continue reading
AirPods aren’t Apple’s only earbuds. The PowerBeats Pro buds, a product of the Apple-owned Beats by Dre brand, have features in common with their little white cousins yet differ in many ways. Which should you pick? Julio Ojeda-Zapata walks you through your options. | Continue reading