Adds support for Apple Intelligence's Writing Tools. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 11.6 MB, macOS 12+) | Continue reading
Adds a workaround for Apple's restriction on access to the current Wi-Fi network name in macOS 15 Sequoia. ($49.99 new, free update, 24.3 MB, macOS 13+) | Continue reading
Addresses problems with macOS 15 Sequoia, as well as improves Quick Search and Finder label support. ($39.95 new, free update, 17.6 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading
Improves BusyCal syncing for new accounts, Smart Filters, and Calendar Sets. ($49.99 new for each, free update, various sizes, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading
Apple has released updates for its primary operating systems—including the previous versions of iOS and iPadOS and two previous versions of macOS—to address a pair of critical security vulnerabilities that have been exploited in the wild. Update soon. | Continue reading
On the Chit Chat Across the Pond podcast, Adam Engst and Allison Sheridan explore how a company called Babel Street can track the location of millions of people and how you can keep yourself from ending up in their data set. Read original article | Continue reading
If you have an iPhone 14 Plus whose rear camera no longer provides a preview, you can get it fixed for free under Apple’s new repair program. | Continue reading
dam Engst evaluates the new Apple Intelligence-based Clean Up tool in Photos, highlighting situations where it excels and falters and offering tips for optimizing results. Learn how Clean Up can enhance your photos. | Continue reading
Major new release for the professional video app brings new AI-enhanced features and workflow improvements. ($299.99/$49.99/$49.99 new, free updates, various sizes, macOS 14.6+) | Continue reading
Brings full support for macOS 15 Sequoia to the audio editor. ($29 new, free update, 15.1 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading
Adds CSV Reader and Dynamic Image nodes to the bulk image processing utility. ($29.99/$49.99 new, free update, 55.7 MB, macOS 12+) | Continue reading
Bill Atkinson, one of the key figures beyind the Macintosh and the developer of HyperCard, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Keep him in your thoughts. | Continue reading
Adds detailed information about all recent hardware and operating system releases, including the M4 Macs, iPhone 16 models, and macOS 15 Sequoia. (Free, 232.7 MB, macOS 10.12+) | Continue reading
Adds a new Equations feature to the word processor. ($69.99 new, free update, 101 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading
Website owners should be aware of a relatively new scam email claiming that their site features an unauthorized image, demanding the addition of attribution and a link. At first glance, the message and supporting materials may appear legitimate, but they crumble under closer insp … | Continue reading
The initial Apple Intelligence features aren’t exactly world-changing, but if we’re to believe Apple’s ads, they’re primarily shortcuts for those uninterested in investing time and effort. | Continue reading
Our server move to Cloudways is complete, but it hasn’t been entirely smooth. Various security-related changes at Cloudways caused access errors that proved difficult to troubleshoot. | Continue reading
Maintenance release brings a small collection of bug fixes and improvements to the synchronization and backup tool. ($49.99 new, free update, 100.2 MB, macOS 10.14+) | Continue reading
Adds full support for Apple Intelligence Writing Tools and introduces a new table of contents feature. ($5.99/$39.99 monthly/yearly subscription, free update, 41.6 MB, macOS 13+) | Continue reading
After publishing an article breaking the news about how police were seeing iPhones stored for examination mysteriously reboot themselves, 404 Media covers the subsequent revelation that Apple has increased security in iOS 18 by automatically rebooting iPhones after they have spen … | Continue reading
Struggling with window resizing surprises in macOS 15 Sequoia? Adam Engst guides you through configuring Sequoia’s new tiling features to improve your Mac window management. | Continue reading
With the introduction of the first Macs that support Thunderbolt 5, you might wonder what has changed from Thunderbolt 3 and Thunderbolt 4. The answer? Not much—it’s a case of evolution, not revolution. However, Thunderbolt 5 will make a difference for those with video-intensive … | Continue reading
Brings a variety of improvements and bug fixes to the password manager. ($35.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading
Maintenance update with a grab bag of improvements for the Open/Save dialog utility. ($39.95 new, free update, 17.5 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading
Apple has increased the base amount of memory in the M2 and M3 MacBook Air models, possibly to ensure optimal performance for Apple Intelligence. | Continue reading
Apple is using more of its excess cash to secure the future of its satellite services with Globalstar. Read original article | Continue reading
What precisely will come of the acquisition, no one outside Apple knows. At a minimum, Apple will be acquiring top engineering talent in the image editing space, but it's an opportunity for the imagination to run wild. Read original article | Continue reading
Apple set revenue records in its fourth-quarter fiscal results, thanks to strong numbers from the iPhone and Services segments and increases from the iPad and Mac. On the downside, revenue growth dropped in the Wearables category, and sales in the Greater China region declined sl … | Continue reading
Improvements for the bundled calendar and contact apps, plus welcoming Fantastical to the Windows platform. ($56.99 annual subscription new, free update, 67.2/30.1 MB, macOS 12+) | Continue reading
Maintenance update with improvements for the time and productivity tracking app. ($108/$132/$192 annual subscriptions, free update, 26.8 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading
Web browser gains a couple of macOS-specific improvements. (Free, 153.2 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading
With the release of new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models based on the M4, M4 Pro, and M4 Max chips, Apple has addressed every niggling annoyance in the previous generation—these are glorious machines. But they still aren’t cheap. | Continue reading
Apple’s new Mac mini models pack more power than ever into a case that has a smaller footprint but a taller profile than previous versions. The M4 Pro Mac mini also introduces the first Thunderbolt 5 ports in the Mac world. | Continue reading
Apple’s latest 24-inch iMac introduces the powerful M4 chip and enhances the user experience with a nano-texture glass option and a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera. | Continue reading
Apple has rolled out Apple Intelligence for compatible devices with macOS 15.1, iOS 18.1, and iPadOS 18.1, introducing new enhancements in Siri, Photos, Mail, and more. Adam Engst shares an overview and early impressions of the Apple Intelligence features. | Continue reading
Brings a new subscription online backup option. ($59.88/$83.88/$119.88 annual subscription, free update, 3.2 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading
Major new release for the automation and cleanup utility brings new additions, numerous improvements, and support for macOS 15 Sequoia. ($42 new, free update, 27.5 MB, macOS 12+) | Continue reading
Brings redesigned user interface and a new Dashboard control center to the Web browser. (Free, 207.6 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading
Solves audio-switching and latency issues that affected AirPods and Beats headphones. ($39 new, free update, 42 MB, macOS 14.5+) | Continue reading
Introduces the updated AI Companion 2.0. (Free, 129.9 MB, macOS 10.13+) | Continue reading
Recent revelations of unauthorized location tracking by Babel Street expose privacy vulnerabilities for iPhone users. Adam Engst offers actionable strategies to reduce the likelihood of having your privacy violated by data brokers. | Continue reading
Document and information manager updated with a grab bag of improvements and bug fixes. ($99 new, free update, 126.1 MB, macOS 11+) | Continue reading
Mac maintenance utility upgraded with redesigned user interface and new scanning features. ($39.95 annual subscription, free update for subscribers, macOS 11+) | Continue reading
404 Media, KrebsOnSecurity, and other outlets are covering the exposure of Locate X, a tool that grants extensive access to smartphone location data. In the absence of strong legislation, Apple and Google need to do more to protect users. Read original article | Continue reading
eM Client has acquired the longtime email app Postbox and discontinued sales and development. While Postbox users can still use the app and receive support for several months, it’s time to start looking for a replacement. | Continue reading
Adam Engst shows how you can access your Apple purchase history to uncover when and for how much you purchased apps and content, providing insights into your past Apple transactions. | Continue reading
This Mac utility can monitor your Internet connection’s stability with minimal resource use, helping you track and respond to outages. | Continue reading
Brings several improvements to the calendar app. ($49.99 new, free update, 65.2 MB, macOS 10.15+) | Continue reading