Update focused on improvements and fixes for Outlook. ($149.99 new for one-time purchase, $99.99/$69.99 annual subscription options, free update, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading
Addresses an important security vulnerability. (Free, 855.3 MB, macOS 13.5+) | Continue reading
Please welcome our latest long-term TidBITS sponsor, Listen Later. Email an article URL to this innovative Internet service, and it cleanly converts the article text into a custom podcast episode in your favorite podcast app. | Continue reading
Brings a few handy features and bug fixes to the Gmail-specific email app. ($49.99 new, free update, 12.2 MB, macOS 12+) | Continue reading
In a stunning feat of hackery, Federico Viticci of MacStories removed the screen from a MacBook Air and replaced it with a detachable iPad for the best of both worlds… and a better Mac Virtual Display for the Vision Pro.Read original article | Continue reading
Apple is making much of the opportunities for the Vision Pro in healthcare, but it’s hard to see them making a significant impact while the Vision Pro remains a single-user device both digitally and physically.Read original article | Continue reading
Improves Tags and Categories lists and brings more Home Dashboard card customization. ($59.88/$83.88/$119.88 annual subscription, free update, 3.2 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading
Improves importing from Evernote. ($49.99 new, free update, 34.5 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading
After the release of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 earlier in the week, there was little question that Apple would soon push out updates to the rest of its operating systems. That has now happened, and we recommend updating quickly to protect against several zero-day vulnerabilities. | Continue reading
Apple has released updates to the last three versions of iOS and iPadOS, adding features and fixing security vulnerabilities in iOS/iPadOS 17, addressing vulnerabilities in iOS/iPadOS 16, and fixing bugs in iOS/iPadOS 15. | Continue reading
Maintenance update for the word processor. ($69.99 new, free update, 93.8 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading
Major upgrade for the character discovery and font exploration utility gains a refreshed user interface and enhanced functionality. ($34.99 new, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading
Brings new Mouse Automation scripting additions for moving, clicking, and dragging the mouse. ($39.95 new, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading
Adds Layer States feature to Affinity Designer and Affinity Publisher. (Various prices new, free update, various sizes, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading
Addresses issues discovered after the previous release of the document and information manager. ($99 new, free update, 127.4 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading
Maintenance release for the virtual camera system with improvements and fixes. ($39.99 annual subscription, free update, 50.4 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading
Adds native screen-sharing support in macOS 14 Sonoma. (Free, 124.2 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading
Introduces new Super Resolution ML resizing feature. ($39.99 new, free update, 36.8 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading
Maintenance updates for the calendar and contact management apps. ($49.99 new for each, free update, various sizes, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading
Apple has introduced M3 versions of the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air, increasing performance, enabling them to drive two external displays, and updating them to more modern wireless networking standards. | Continue reading
The European Commission has fined Apple about $2 billion for preventing app developers from telling iOS users about alternative and cheaper music subscription options outside their apps. Apple is appealing.Read original article | Continue reading
The results of our poll asking how TidBITS readers engage with macOS updates reveal that most people stick with Apple’s default settings and follow our advice about how quickly to install. That’s good! | Continue reading
So much for Project Titan and our fantasy of driving an Apple Car, but many of the affected employees will move to Apple’s artificial intelligence division to work on generative AI.Read original article | Continue reading
This week's Do You Use It? poll asks several questions about how when and how you install macOS updates. | Continue reading
Improves memory management in Develop module on Macs with Apple M-series processors. ($9.99/$19.99/$59.99 monthly Creative Cloud subscription, free update for subscribers, macOS 12+) | Continue reading
Resolves an issue that caused volumes listed in the View menu to be disabled. ($49.99 new, free update, 24.3 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading
Although iThoughts will no longer receive updates, the Mac, iOS, and Windows apps should continue to run, and downloads, license codes, and documentation remain available.Read original article | Continue reading
In the upcoming iOS 17, iPadOS 17.4, macOS 14.4 Sonoma, and watchOS 10.4, Apple will start rolling out the PQ3 encryption protocol for iMessage conversations to protect them against attacks made possible by future quantum computers.Read original article | Continue reading
Maintenance release for the password manager with a smattering of improvements and bug fixes. ($35.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading
Self-professed “sucker for gadgets” Marc Zeedar shares his experiences with the Vision Pro, which are largely positive despite some awkward interactions due to needing to wear hard contacts. | Continue reading
Apple has released a free Apple Sports app for the iPhone with schedules, scores, and standings for a handful of professional and college sports. It's only available the in US, UK, and Canada, and shows betting odds by default. | Continue reading
Howard Oakley explains what you need to know to pick an external SSD with the necessary specs to provide the maximum possible performance.Read original article | Continue reading
Several TidBITS readers have alerted us to phishing messages that purport to be from TidBITS Talk. They’re not, of course, and should be marked as spam, but they serve as a warning for why it’s essential pay attention to email. | Continue reading
Jason Snell of Six Colors has released his ninth annual Apple report card, featuring ratings and quotes from a select group of Apple commentators, including many from TidBITS.Read original article | Continue reading
Jason Snell of Six Colors has released his ninth annual Apple report card, featuring ratings and quotes from a select group of Apple commentators, including many from TidBITS.Read original article | Continue reading
Improves Zoom account reliability and detection of Microsoft Teams conference URLs. ($56.99 annual subscription, free update, 61.4 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading
Brings new and updated features to the Swiss Army knife of graphics programs. ($39.95 new, free update, 157.8 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading
Makes 14 previously paid features available to free users. (Free, 294.4 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading
Updates the document and information manager with performance enhancements and bug fixes. ($99 new, free update, 140.6 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading
Maintenance update for the word processor that adds a new Vertical Split view mode. ($69.99 new, free update, 93.8 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading
The Browser Company has been busy with its Arc Web browser, adding features to speed up searching, organize tab clutter, and more. Also new is an Arc Search app for the iPhone. | Continue reading
Twilio, the company behind the Authy two-factor authentication apps, has announced that Authy Desktop for the Mac will reach end-of-life next month. It might be a good excuse to switch to a full-fledged password manager that also supports 2FA codes. | Continue reading
After a network hiccup caused his HomeKit-enabled smart thermostat to lose its network connection, Glenn Fleishman had to do tweaky network reconfiguration to get it to rejoin his Home setup. | Continue reading
The top answer in last week’s poll suggests that many TidBITS readers consider the Vision Pro to be equivalent in value to an iPhone, iPad, or external display and thus worth between $500 and $1000. Nearly as many people said they wouldn’t buy one at any price. | Continue reading
Adds detailed information about all recent hardware and operating system releases, including Apple Vision Pro. (Free, 214.2 MB, macOS 10.12+) | Continue reading
Introduces a new approach for unlocking the 1600nits of brightness in Apple's XDR displays. ($23 new, free update, 22.2 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading
Jeff Porten summarizes and reviews the Tech Trends 2024 presentation by the Consumer Technology Association, presented at CES 2024. | Continue reading
Apple has released a set of updates that address the maddening WebKit text bug that caused lines of text to duplicate or overlap while typing. | Continue reading