A simple Terminal command will let people in countries other than the US, UK, and Australia launch and use the News app in macOS 10.14 Mojave. All the news is still in English, however. | Continue reading
Adds a new menu item for accessing Quicken on the Web and fixes bugs. ($34.99/$49.99/$74.99 annual subscription, free update) | Continue reading
Apple has released iOS 12.0.1, watchOS 5.0.1, and tvOS 12.0.1 to fix a number of annoying bugs. iPhone XS and iPad users may be the most interested in updating. | Continue reading
Who to believe? Bloomberg Businessweek last week published a bombshell article that alleges that Chinese spies inserted a malicious chip into servers used by Apple and other technology companies. Apple has unequivocally denied everything. | Continue reading
Little Snitch 4.2.1 provides Mojave compatibility and fixes bugs in the network traffic management utility. ($45 new, free update, 39.2 MB) | Continue reading
If you like reading news in an app, we have four possibilities for you. And please ollow us in Apple News and Google News to encourage their recommendation algorithms. | Continue reading
The designer of a popular professional iOS camera app has documented all the ways the iPhone XS camera improves on the iPhone X camera. | Continue reading
So long, 802.11ax. Hello, Wi-Fi 6! The Wi-Fi Alliance has simplified the names for Wi-Fi standards to make it easier to tell generations of equipment apart. | Continue reading
Apple streamlined two-factor login confirmations via text message in iOS 12 and macOS 10.14 Mojave. But using SMS to validate your login remains problematic because of phone number hijacking. Apple should lead the way to retire it. | Continue reading
To complement its Everyone Can Code initiative, Apple has launched a new media creation training program called Everyone Can Create. It’s aimed at schools but is free for everyone. | Continue reading
Paramedic Rich Mogull evaluates how effective the Apple Watch Series 4 will be at fall detection, identifying AFib, and making ECGs. | Continue reading
macOS Server 5.7.1 brings enhancements to Profile Manager and now requires macOS 10.14 Mojave. ($19.99 new, free update, 106 MB) | Continue reading
Improves Mojave compatibility for both apps and addresses a crash due to Google's backend changes. ($49.99 new for each, free update, 13.8/7.8 MB) | Continue reading
If you’re sensitive to light or often work in a darkened room, macOS 10.14 Mojave’s new Dark mode might be easier on your eyes. | Continue reading
Logic Pro X 10.4.2 is a maintenance release with a lengthy list of enhancements and bug fixes for the professional audio app. | Continue reading
TidBITS readers have reported a conflict between Safari 12 and Spotlight in macOS 10.12 Sierra. Happily, there's a simple fix. | Continue reading
In January of 1994, Connectix introduced RAM Doubler, an innovative utility that transparently appeared to double the amount of memory in most Macs (it requires a 68030 processor or higher) | Continue reading
The Backblaze Mac client can’t back up all your data in macOS 10.14 Mojave unless you give it full disk access. | Continue reading
Facebook has acknowledged that attackers took advantage of the platform’s “View As” feature to breach the security of 50 million accounts. | Continue reading
Major upgrade to the personal finance app adds compatibility with macOS 10.14 Mojave and a host of real estate improvements. | Continue reading
SuperDuper 3.2 brings support for macOS 10.14 Mojave, including full disk access and automation prompting. ($27.95 new, free update, 17.1 MB) | Continue reading
VMware Fusion 11 provides host and guest OS support for macOS 10.14 Mojave, plus other enhancements. ($79.99/$159.99 new, $49.99/$119.99 upgrades, 495 MB) | Continue reading
The Live Home 3D home design software adds extended import capabilities and support for macOS 10.14 Mojave. ($29.99 new, free update, 336 MB) | Continue reading
Ulysses 14 brings a new Share Menu extension to the Mac and improves legibility of the Sheet List. ($39.99 annual subscription, free update, 22.6 MB) | Continue reading
ScreenFlow 8.1 is a maintenance release with a long list of fixes and improvements for the recently upgraded screencast recording and video editing app. ($129 new, upgrade pricing available, 110 MB) | Continue reading
Configurator 2.8.1 brings new iOS payload settings for Restrictions and Mail, and ups the system requirements to macOS 10.14 Mojave. (Free, 64.5 MB) | Continue reading
Agenda 2.4 adds support for macOS 10.14 Mojave and improves the efficiency of importing data from Apple's Notes. (Free, 29.0 MB) | Continue reading
1Password 7.2 adds support for the new hardened runtime and app notarization security features in macOS 10.14 Mojave, as well as Dark mode. ($64.99 new, free update, 44.3 MB) | Continue reading
The enterprise messaging service Slack has acquired email app maker Astro Technology. Unfortunately, the Astro apps will stop working soon, forcing users to switch quickly. | Continue reading
Apple has published a support document stating that having a Boot Camp partition on a 27-inch iMac (Late 2012) with a 3 TB hard drive prevents macOS 10.14 Mojave from installing. Read on for workarounds. | Continue reading
Apple has several ideas for how the Photos app in iOS 12 can reduce photo overload, starting with new features that encourage you to revisit your images, share them with friends in a new way, and edit raw files natively on some devices. | Continue reading
iOS 12 on the HomePod adds a bevy of welcome features, including support for making and receiving calls, setting and naming multiple timers, and pinging misplaced Apple devices in your home | Continue reading
Please welcome our latest long-term TidBITS sponsor, easyDNS, the Canadian Internet company that we have long used for DNS hosting and management, and now rely on for email services. | 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
Evernote 7.5 cleans up the More Options menu, tweaks to the app's background colors, and eliminates several crashes. (Free update, 51.4 MB) | Continue reading
Transmit 5.2 brings support for Dark mode in macOS 10.14 Mojave. ($45 new, free update, 69.6 MB) | Continue reading
SoundSource 3.1.1 adds compatibility with macOS 10.14 Mojave and improves resampled audio quality. ($10 new, free update, 2.6 MB) | Continue reading
Simon 4.3 addresses compatibility issues with macOS 10.14 Mojave and adds support for Dark mode. ($99 new, free update, 16.3 MB) | Continue reading
iBooks becomes Apple Books in iOS 12, and while the reading experience remains the same, Apple has renovated the Library. | Continue reading
Typinator brings compatibility with macOS 10.14 Mojave and improves the display of invisible characters in the expansion field. (€24.99 new, free update, 6.8 MB) | Continue reading
PopChar X now brings compatibility with macOS 10.14 Mojave and improves the visibility of certain icons. (€29.99 new, free update, 4.4 MB) | Continue reading
KeyCue brings compatibility with macOS 10.14 Mojave and adds support for Emoji 11.0. (€19.99 new, free update, 3.9 MB) | Continue reading
SpamSieve now streamlines interactions with Mail in macOS 10.14 Mojave. ($30 new, free update, 13.5 MB) | Continue reading
Maintenance update primarily focused on bug fixes for Mellel. ($59 new, free update, 84.9 MB) | Continue reading
Carbon Copy Cloner now roactively prompts you to grant Full Disk Access to CCC and its helper tool in macOS 10.14 Mojave. ($39.99 new, free update, 16.3 MB) | Continue reading
Default Folder X adds full support for macOS 10.14 Mojave. ($34.95 new, free update, 8.6 MB) | Continue reading
Updates Apple's Web browser with the same new features and under-the-hood changes that will be included with macOS 10.14 Mojave—including changes to using extensions. (Free) | Continue reading
Improves compatibility with future versions of macOS and includes several bug fixes. ($29.99 new, free update, 107 MB) | Continue reading