Apple now allows Europeans to download most of the data linked to an Apple ID that is stored on their servers. Kirk McElhearn tried it out to see what data was available and how complex the process was. | Continue reading
Buying something from the Mac App Store is so easy, it’s as if Apple planned it that way. But there are things you should know, and things you can do, to keep the experience effortless and handle any glitches that might appear. | Continue reading
Adds keyboard shortcuts for batch assigning dates and brings several other improvements and bug fixes. ($49.99 new, free update, 13.7 MB) | Continue reading
Major upgrade for the personal finance manager adds support for cryptocurrencies. (Free with $59.99 annual subscription for Premium, 31.0 MB) | Continue reading
iOS updates download automatically if there’s sufficient space on your device, but if you want to use that space for photos, videos, or whatnot before you’re ready to install the update, here’s how you can recover hundreds of megabytes (or even gigabytes!) of storage. | Continue reading
Requires 1Password 7 to be unlocked in order to open a Login via LaunchBar. ($29 new, free update, 14.6 MB) | Continue reading
Maintenance release with improvements and bug fixes for the file transfer app. ($45 new, free update, 70.3 MB) | Continue reading
Wired has published an entertaining profile of Sal Soghoian, the AppleScript and Automator guru who championed automation technology at Apple across three decades. | Continue reading
During a CNN interview, Tim Cook made a surprising confession: the Screen Time feature in iOS 12 made him realize that he uses his iPhone too much. | Continue reading
iOS apps are coming to the Mac. Apple’s Craig Federighi sat down with Wired to offer some specifics about how that will work. | Continue reading
Apple has announced the winners of 2018’s Apple Design Awards, including some interesting games, an app for surgeons, and a productivity app reviewed by TidBITS. | Continue reading
Dark Mode leads the list of new features in the evolutionary macOS 14 Mojave. But, while most of the changes are small, many of them will be welcome. | Continue reading
Apple TV 4K will rock your ears and eyes a little bit more starting this fall, alongside a collection of either nice-to-have or essential new features, depending on your living room. | Continue reading
The Apple Watch, with a focus on fitness, communication, and info-snippet consumption, looks to become far more capable in all these areas courtesy of the just-announced watchOS 5. The updated will let other models work as walkie-talkies, play podcasts, spawn more-interactive ale … | Continue reading
Instead of shaking up the iOS experience, iOS 12 focuses on improving performance, refineme, and features to help you fight against device addiction. | Continue reading
Patches a number of vulnerabilities in Apple’s last two operating systems. (Free, various sizes) | Continue reading
Resolves multiple WebKit vulnerabilities and patches an address bar spoofing issue. (Free) | Continue reading
Our friends Jeff Carlson and Kirk McElhearn have launched PhotoActive, a new podcast about photography in the Apple ecosystem. | Continue reading
Following a few days after iOS 11.4, macOS 10.13.5 High Sierra brings the Messages in iCloud feature to the Mac. | Continue reading
Apple will soon be adding information about government requests to remove apps from the App Store to its biannual transparency report. | Continue reading
Apple now allows Europeans to download most of the data linked to an Apple ID that is stored on their servers. Kirk McElhearn tried it out to see what data was available and how complex the process was. | Continue reading
Returns the Services submenu to the Editor contextual and fixes an issue with CJK characters. ($39.99 annual subscription, free update, 21 MB)) | Continue reading
Improves handling of open attachments while editing in an outside program. (Free update, 54.4 MB) | Continue reading
Apple has released a slew of updates for all of its non-Mac devices, adding long-promised features such as AirPlay 2 and Messages in iCloud. | Continue reading
For decades, Intel was the been the undisputed king of computer chipmakers, but in just a few short years, Apple has challenged the throne with its A-series chips. The Motley Fool’s Ashraf Eassa explains why. | Continue reading
Adds support for syncing databases via iCloud. (All updates are free. DEVONthink Pro Office, $149.95 new; DEVONthink Professional, $79.95 new; DEVONthink Personal, $49.95 new; DEVONnote, $24.95 new) | Continue reading
Maintenance release brings EU GDPR data compliance and a variety of improvements. ($49 for Solo and $119 for Desktop new, upgrade pricing available, 189 MB) | Continue reading
Fixes bugs in the popular virtualization software. ($79.99 new for standard edition, $99.99 annual subscription for Pro/Business Edition, free update, 252 MB) | Continue reading
Maintenance release with a lengthy list of fixes and improvements for the venerable text editor. ($49.99 new, free update, 14.0 MB) | Continue reading
Adds WYSIWYG font name display and other enhancements to the character discovery utility. (€29.99 new, free update, 5.0 MB) | Continue reading
Apple users report receiving multiple automated calls per day from a scammer claiming to be “Apple Support Care” and warning of an iCloud breach. Just hang up and get a call-blocking app. | Continue reading
Have you ever thought you were recording video on your iPhone, only to realize after the fact that you failed to tap the record button properly? Here are a few things to look for to make sure you never miss a video again. | Continue reading
Upcoming Twitter API changes will severely cripple third-party client apps. The developers of some of those apps are banding together to pressure Twitter into changing things before the August deadline. | Continue reading
We’re taking a brief break from building an email issue of TidBITS next week in honor of the Memorial Day holiday in the United States, so look for the next issue in your mailbox on 4 June 2018. | Continue reading
If you make your living in the Apple world as a consultant, developer, designer, or tech, there are a wide variety of conferences you can attend to hone your skills, learn new topics, network with your fellow wizards, and open your mind to new ways of thinking. Here’s our list fo … | Continue reading
Major new release for the Mac edition of the Twitter client with new features and interface tweaks. ($9.99 new, 5.5 MB) | Continue reading
Brings some small but handy enhancements to the reference management tool. ($59.99 new, free update, 47.8 MB) | Continue reading
Until now, Internet backups required subscribing to a cloud-based backup service and using proprietary software to handle archiving and retrieval. Now, there’s a DIY alternative: Arq backup software and Backblaze’s B2 cloud storage system. | Continue reading
Improves real-time collaboration with in-app chat capabilities and adds support for SVG files. ($149.99 new for one-time purchase, $99.99/$69.99 annual subscription options, free update) | Continue reading
Updates files based on last save from any app and remembers form field and link highlighting for each document. ($74.95/$124.95 new, $30 upgrade, 74.6/122.8 MB) | Continue reading
Makes a variety of improvements to the Play-Thru window, including added support for multi-channel devices. ($10 new, free update, 3.0 MB) | Continue reading
If you’ve ever needed to work with invisible files on your Mac but didn’t want to drop into Terminal, read on for the secret keyboard shortcut that reveals the files and directories that are normally hidden in the Finder. | Continue reading
Users are fed up with the sticky keyboards in recent Apple laptops, as well as the company's lack of response, leading to a class-action lawsuit. | Continue reading
Brings a variety of small improvements to the calendar app. ($49.99 new, free update, 13.6 MB) | Continue reading
The keynote presentation at this year’s Google I/O conference introduced no new hardware to compete with Apple devices, but it did feature improvements to Google apps and services used by many Apple users, including Gmail, Google Photos, Google Maps, Google News, and Google Assis … | Continue reading
Developer Panic has published a report detailing its successes and challenges in 2017, including the release of Transmit 5 and a major source code theft. | Continue reading
If you’re skeptical of robotic vacuums, but tired of dealing with dirty floors, the affordable Ecovacs Deebot N79 and N79S are worth your consideration. | Continue reading
Apple has distributed a document to Apple Authorized Service Providers discussing how to deal with microphone failures in iPhone 7 and 7 Plus units running iOS 11.3 or later. A repair may be required. | Continue reading