10-27-25 -

Does Deleting Voicemail Free Up iPhone Storage?
Voicemail messages are stored on your iPhone, but deleting them might not reduce the amount of space the Phone app uses. But investigating may reveal voicemails you want to preserve.

10-26-25 -

BusyCal 2025.4.1 and BusyContacts 2025.4.1
Updates the calendar and contact apps with additions, improvements, and bug fixes. ($49.99 new for each, free update, various sizes, macOS 11.5+)

10-26-25 -

Timing 2025.8
Adds support for tracking the billing status of your time entries. ($108/$132/$192 annual subscriptions, free update, 32.2 MB, macOS 11+)

10-25-25 -

Nisus Writer: Schrdingers Word Processor
The powerful word processor hasn’t seen an update in nearly a year, it has disappeared from the Mac App Store, and support responses have been slow or nonexistent for some time. There is writing on the wall, and it’s not looking good.

10-22-25 -

SoundSource 5.8.9
Brings a smattering of updates to the audio control utility. ($45 new, free update, 38.7 MB, macOS 14.5+)

10-22-25 -

Fantastical 4.1.3
Calendar app improves sync reliability with iCloud accounts. ($57 annual subscription, free update, 76.3 MB, macOS 12+)

10-21-25 -

iOS 26.1 to Add Optional Opacity to Liquid Glass
Responding to widespread criticism of Liquid Glass’s excessive transparency, Apple has added an opacity control in iOS 26.1 beta 4 that significantly improves interface readability. While not a complete solution, it’s a welcome acknowledgment ...

10-20-25 -

GraphicConverter 12.4.3
Brings a variety of enhancements and an app icon updated for macOS 26 Tahoe . ($39.95 new, free update, 272.3 MB, macOS 10.13+)

10-20-25 -

Default Folder X 6.2.2
Updates the Open/Save dialog utility with enhancements and bug fixes. ($39.95 new, free update, 27.5 MB, macOS 10.13+)

10-20-25 -

Visual Intelligence: Occasionally Useful, but Often Flawed
Apple Intelligence’s visual intelligence feature helps you learn more about or interact with anything you see through the iPhone’s camera or on its screen. It’s quicker to access than dedicated apps, but suffers from reliability issues and A...

10-18-25 -

Acorn 8.3
Brings an option for using the new Liquid Glass user interface in macOS 26 Tahoe. ($29.99 new, free update, 88.2 MB, macOS 14+)

10-18-25 -

Neo Network Utility 2.0
Refreshes user interface for macOS 26 Tahoe and adds support for opening multiple windows. (Free, 14.3 MB, macOS 13+)

10-18-25 -

LaunchBar 6.22.1
Brings a redesigned index window and Action Editor app plus improved compatibility with macOS 26 Tahoe. ($35 new, free update, 15.1 MB, macOS 12+)

10-17-25 -

Apple TV and Peacock Bundle Feels Wrong
Apple has announced a discounted bundle of the Apple TV and Peacock streaming services, but the move doesn’t feel like Apple in its focus on price over premium positioning.Read original article

10-15-25 -

New M5 Chip Accelerates the MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro
Apple’s newest M5 chip debuts in three devices, bringing substantial performance improvements to the 14-inch MacBook Pro, 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro, and Vision Pro while leaving nearly all other features unchanged.

10-13-25 -

Camo Studio 2.4
Virtual camera system brings improvements to USB device adjustment controls. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 81.4 MB, macOS 12.3+)

10-13-25 -

Scrivener 3.5
Long-form writing tool adds support for macOS 26 Tahoe. ($59.99 new, free update, 117 MB, macOS 11+)

10-13-25 -

DEVONthink 4.1.1
Adds support for new AI models, including Anthropic’s Claude 4.5 Sonnet and Google's Nano Banana. ($99 new, free update, 83.7 MB, macOS 13+)

10-13-25 -

SpamSieve 3.2.1
Maintenance update with bug fixes and improvements for the spam-filtering utility. ($39.99 new, free update, 61 MB, macOS 10.13+)

10-13-25 -

Fission 2.9.1
Updates the audio editor with initial support for macOS 26 Tahoe and interface updates. ($35 new, free update, 14.3 MB, macOS 11+)

10-13-25 -

SoundSource 5.8.8
Brings more workarounds for bugs in macOS 26 Tahoe to the audio control utility. ($45 new, free update, 38.6 MB, macOS 14.5+)

10-13-25 -

Juice Jacking Protection Setting Broken in iOS 26
Apple’s protection against juice jacking attacks—theoretical though they may be for everyday users—isn’t working as intended in iOS 26, with some users finding their security settings locked to Always Allow.

10-13-25 -

Apple TV+ Rebranded to Just Apple TV
In a puzzling move that seems to epitomize form over function, Apple has rebranded its streaming service from Apple TV+ to simply Apple TV, despite the obvious confusion with its app and hardware of the same name.

10-13-25 -

Apple Discontinues Clips Video App
Apple has discontinued Clips, its video creation app that struggled to find its footing between the demise of Vine and the rise of TikTok. The app’s fate may reflect broader issues with Apple’s approach to social media and app development.Read...

10-10-25 -

Parallels Desktop 26.1.1
Updates the virtualization software with Linux and Windows improvements. ($99.99 Standard Edition new, free update, 5.4 MB, macOS 13+)

10-10-25 -

Mimestream 1.8.3
Introduces new Liquid Glass app icon and fixes several bugs related to macOS 26 Tahoe. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 12.2 MB, macOS 12+)

10-10-25 -

EagleFiler 1.9.19
Brings a short list of enhancements to the document organization and archiving app. ($49.99 new, free update, 34.1 MB, macOS 10.13+)

10-09-25 -

How to Turn Liquid Glass into a Solid Interface
Apple’s new Liquid Glass interface design can be hard to read in certain situations. If you encounter any issues, here’s how to adjust the transparency and other visual effects across macOS, iOS, watchOS, and tvOS to suit your needs.

10-06-25 -

Apples Liquid Glass Design Prioritizes Content Over Tools
Apple’s new Liquid Glass design language aims to give greater focus to content over controls, but at what cost to the tools we use to create that content? Here’s why that tradeoff matters.

10-06-25 -

iPhone 16 Pro Slightly Outperforms iPhone 17 for Macro Photos
Adam Engst finds that, despite similar specs on paper, macro photos from last year’s iPhone 16 Pro edge out those from the new iPhone 17—but the difference is sufficiently subtle that it might not matter to most people.

10-06-25 -

Final Cut Pro 11.2, Compressor 4.11, and Motion 5.11
Improvements and bug fixes for Apple's three professional video apps. ($299.99/$49.99/$49.99 new, free update, various sizes, macOS 15.6+)

10-06-25 -

Affinity Designer, Photo, and Publisher 2.6.4
Brings a lengthy list of bug fixes to to all three Affinity graphic design apps. ($69.99 new for each, free update, various sizes, macOS 10.15+)

10-06-25 -

PopChar 10.5
Maintenance update that's recommended for all users running macOS 26 Tahoe. ($39.99 new, free update, 5.8 MB, macOS 12+)

09-30-25 -

Nick Heer Peers Through Liquid Glass
Nick Heer offers a detailed critique of Liquid Glass, Apple’s controversial new translucent interface design in iOS 26 and macOS 26 Tahoe, finding it more successful in iOS but still problematic across both platforms.Read original article

09-29-25 -

OS 26.0.1 Updates Fix Early Bugs
Apple has rolled out a series of updates across its operating systems to fix initial bugs, including installation issues on the M3 Ultra Mac Studio, iPhone networking and photo problems, and audio sync issues in tvOS. Many of the updates also addr...

09-26-25 -

Predicting When Well See OS 26 Updates
After analyzing macOS release patterns over the past two years, Howard Oakley provides a calendar showing when we can expect macOS 26 Tahoe updates throughout the upcoming year.Read original article

09-26-25 -

Lunar 6.9.1
Display brightness control utility adds support for macOS 26 Tahoe. ($23 new, free update, 20.8 MB, macOS 11+

09-26-25 -

Default Folder X 6.2.1
Eliminates excessive CPU usage when viewing photos or other media in Open dialogs. ($39.95 new, free update, 27.6 MB, macOS 10.13+)

09-25-25 -

Tracking My iPhone Camera Usage With a Deep Dive into EXIF Data
Adam Engst investigates whether his choice to downgrade from a triple-camera iPhone 16 Pro to a dual-camera iPhone 17 was justified by analyzing a year’s worth of photos using EXIF metadata.

09-25-25 -

Apples DMA Criticism Highlights Tech-Government Power Struggle
Apple issued a statement arguing that the EU’s Digital Markets Act harms user experience and safety, but the core issue may be competing mandates: a democratic regulator representing all EU residents versus a platform owner advocating for its us...

09-22-25 -

Zoom Workplace 6.6
Brings a variety of additions, improvements, and bug fixes for the videoconferencing/communication app. (Free, 156.6 MB, macOS 10.13+)

09-22-25 -

Tinderbox 11.0
Brings AI integration and a new Information City visualization to the note-taking assistant. ($289 new, free update, 37.5 MB, macOS 11+)

09-22-25 -

Timing 2025.7
Adds full support for macOS 26 Tahoe and its new Liquid Glass design. ($108/$132/$192 annual subscriptions, free update, 31.2 MB, macOS 11+)

09-22-25 -

SpamSieve 3.2
Spam-filtering utility brings further updates and optimizations for macOS 26 Tahoe. ($39.99 new, free update, 59.6 MB, macOS 10.13+)

09-22-25 -

SoundSource 5.8.7
Brings workarounds for bugs in macOS 26 Tahoe and an update to the ARK plugin. ($45 new, free update, 37.8 MB, macOS 14.5+)

09-22-25 -

OmniFocus 4.8.2
Updated with refreshed interface that adopts the Liquid Glass design elements when running macOS 26 Tahoe. ($74.99 new for Standard, $149.99 for Pro, or $9.99 monthly subscription, free update, 39.5 MB, macOS 14+)

09-22-25 -

Fantastical 4.1.2 and Cardhop 2.4
Updates the user interfaces for Apple's Liquid Glass design in macOS 26 Tahoe. ($56.99 annual subscription new, free update, various sizes, macOS 12+)

09-22-25 -

Mimestream 1.8.1
Improves compatibility with macOS 26 Tahoe. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 12.2 MB, macOS 12+)

09-22-25 -

Alfred 5.7
Keyboard-driven launcher adds support for macOS 26 Tahoe. (£34 new, free update, 5.7 MB, macOS 10.14+)

09-19-25 -

Support for FireWire Removed from macOS 26 Tahoe
macOS 26 Tahoe marks the end of an era as Apple removes support for FireWire, the high-speed connection technology that preceded today’s USB and Thunderbolt standards. Those who still rely on legacy FireWire devices through adapters will need to...