03-27-26 -

macOS 26.4s Script Editor Wont Open Some Older AppleScripts
After upgrading to macOS 26.4, some users found Script Editor refusing to open certain older AppleScripts—even though most of the scripts still ran fine from apps like BBEdit. Here’s how to fix affected scripts.

03-26-26 -

The Verge Explains the US Governments Router Ban
Sean Hollister’s lively Q&A explains why the FCC’s foreign router ban won’t recall existing routers, audit new ones, or do much of anything to improve security—it just blocks future imports unless manufacturers commit to US produc...

03-26-26 -

Unite Pro 1.1
Brings a plethora of improvements following the site-specific browser's recent reset. ($39.99 new, free update, 34.1 MB, macOS 15+)

03-26-26 -

Modern CSV 2.4
Adds a few features and improvements to the CSV manipulation app. (Free/$39/$59 new, free update, 27.3 MB, macOS 11+)

03-25-26 -

OS 26.4 Adds AI-Generated Playlist Playground, Separates Family Sharing Purch...
Apple’s OS 26.4 updates add Apple Intelligence-generated playlists in Apple Music, image creation and editing tools in Freeform, easier marking of Reminders as urgent, and independent payment methods for adult members of Family Sharing groups...

03-23-26 -

DEVONthink 4.2.2
Maintenance release with several AI-focused improvements for Pro users. ($99 new for standard and $199 for Pro, free update, 87 MB, macOS 13+)

03-23-26 -

SoundSource 6.0.5
Brings several AirPlay streaming improvements to the audio control utility. ($49 new, free update, 52.8 MB, macOS 15+)

03-23-26 -

WWDC 2026 Scheduled for June 812
Mark your calendars—Apple has announced that its Worldwide Developer Conference will kick off on 8 June 2026. Will this be the year we finally get the promised AI-powered version of Siri?

03-23-26 -

DarkSword Exploit Threatens iPhones Still Running iOS 18
Security researchers have discovered DarkSword, a sophisticated exploit chain targeting iOS 18.4 through 18.7.2. Unlike past spyware aimed at high-profile targets, DarkSword is being surreptitiously deployed on legitimate websites against ordinary...

03-21-26 -

TextExpander 8.4.2
Brings a few improvements and bug fixes for the text expansion utility. ($40 annual subscription, free update, 36 MB, macOS 11.1+)

03-21-26 -

EagleFiler 1.9.20
Provides a workaround for a crash at launch when running the forthcoming macOS 26.4 Tahoe. ($49.99 new, free update, 34.3 MB, macOS 10.13+)

03-21-26 -

MarsEdit 5.4.1
Maintenance update primarily focused on bug fixes for the blogging app. ($59.95 new, free update, 23.9 MB, macOS 10.15.4+)

03-20-26 -

Mysterious Mac Login Failures? Check Your Input Source
A switched input source can make a Mac reject the correct login password. Here’s how an accidental keyboard layout change locked a user out—and the simple fix that got her back in.

03-20-26 -

Mactracker 8.1.2
Adds detailed information about recent hardware, including the MacBook Neo and iPhone 17e. (Free, 267.5 MB, macOS 11+)

03-19-26 -

When Face ID Helps iPhone SecurityAnd When to Turn It Off
Heading to a protest or crossing a border? Your iPhone’s Face ID—which is normally a boon with Stolen Device Protection—could become a liability. Learn when to disable biometrics and what other steps you can take to protect your privacy and ...

03-18-26 -

Whats New in Apples Platform Security Guide
Did you know Apple holds most of your satellite SMS messages until you’re back on cellular? That’s just one detail from Apple’s updated Platform Security Guide, which now covers quantum cryptography, device unlocking, and the MacBook Neo’s...

03-17-26 -

Apple Relaunches Background Security Improvements with WebKit Patch
Remember Rapid Security Responses? Apple renamed and relaunched them as Background Security Improvements, and the first one patches a WebKit flaw in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 26.3.1. Here's what you need to know.

03-16-26 -

Mimestream 1.9.15
Makes a few adjustments to the Private Bush beta notification feature. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 12.5 MB, macOS 12+)

03-16-26 -

ChronoSync 12.0.1
Maintenance update with improvements and bug fixes for the synchronization and backup tool. ($49.99 new, free update, 102.7 MB, macOS 10.14+)

03-16-26 -

LittleBITS: Why You Got Multiple Copies Last Week
Adam Engst recounts what went wrong when some subscribers received up to 10 copies of TidBITS last week. Unfortunately, we don’t know why it happened and can only hope it doesn’t recur.

03-16-26 -

AirPods Max 2 Gain H2 Chip and AirPods Pro Features
After more than five years, Apple has updated its premium over-ear headphones with the H2 chip, bringing features like Adaptive Audio and Live Translation to the AirPods Max while maintaining the $549 price point.

03-15-26 -

Computer History Museum Panel Celebrates Apple at 50
This 98-minute CHM Live panel commemorates Apple's 50th anniversary with stories from figures who shaped the company's history—some famous, others less so—moderated by David Pogue.

03-13-26 -

Apple Reduces Chinese App Store Fees Without the EU Drama
Apple is cutting App Store commission rates in China from 30% to 25%, with smaller developers paying just 12%. The move follows discussions with Chinese regulators—and it sharply contrasts with Apple’s confrontational stance on EU regulations.

03-13-26 -

Bookends 15.3.1
Brings a few Apple Intelligence improvements to the reference management tool. ($74.99 new, free update, 128.5 MB, macOS 11+)

03-13-26 -

Default Folder X 6.2.7
Brings a few improvements to the Open/Save dialog utility. ($39.95 new, free update, 28.7 MB, macOS 10.13+)

03-13-26 -

Typinator 10.0
Expands the text expansion utility's reach to the iPhone and iPad via a new iOS app. ($29.99 annual subscription, free update, 47 MB, macOS 13+)

03-13-26 -

Older iPhones and iPads Receive Critical Security Updates for Coruna Exploits
Apple has released critical security updates for older iPhones and iPads to address the Coruna exploit kit, a sophisticated collection of exploits. If you’re still using an older device stuck at iOS/iPadOS 15 or 16, update immediately.

03-12-26 -

50 Years of Thinking Different
Tim Cook’s public letter celebrating Apple's 50th anniversary invokes the Think Different campaign, but the company’s recent actions—from Tahoe's controversial icons to App Store battles—don’t necessarily align with those ideals.Read ori...

03-10-26 -

Carbon Copy Cloner 7.1.5
Maintenance update for the drive-cloning and backup utility focused on adjustments and bug fixes. ($49.99 new, free update, 27.2 MB, macOS 13+)

03-09-26 -

Unite Pro 1.0
Complete rewrite of the site-specific browser that turns websites into full-featured apps. ($39.99 new, free update, 33.9 MB, macOS 15+)

03-06-26 -

Timing 2026.2
Time and productivity tracking app adds integration with the Linear planning tool. ($108/$132/$192 annual subscriptions, free update, 33.8 MB, macOS 11+)

03-06-26 -

BusyContacts 2026.1.2
Brings an assortment of major performance and user interface improvements to the calendar app. ($49.99 new, free update, 44.1 MB, macOS 12+)

03-06-26 -

Apple Extends Australian Emergency Calling Fix to iOS 18.7.6
Apple’s release notes for iOS 18.7.6 simply say “bug fixes,” but the Australian support page tells a different story: the update fixes a Telstra network issue that could interfere with emergency services calls on certain older iPhones.

03-06-26 -

OS 26.3.1 Adds Studio Display Support, Fixes Bugs
The 26.3.1 updates for macOS Tahoe, iOS, and iPadOS add support for the new Studio Display models and fix a few bugs, while visionOS 26.3.1 fixes a flicker issue in the Apple TV app.

03-06-26 -

Modern CSV 2.3.1
Maintenance update with bug fixes for the CSV manipulation app. ($Free/$39/$59, free update, 27.2 MB, macOS 11+)

03-04-26 -

The MacBook Neos Carefully Considered Compromises
With the MacBook Neo, Apple has introduced an entry-level laptop to complement its MacBook Air and MacBook Pro lines. In an attempt to wrest market share from Windows and Chromebook competitors, the MacBook Neo makes numerous small compromises tha...

03-03-26 -

Apple Introduces Studio Display XDR and Refreshes Studio Display
Apple has refreshed its Studio Display with minor improvements and introduced the Studio Display XDR at $3299. The XDR brings mini-LED technology and HDR capabilities from the $5000 Pro Display XDR to a 27-inch 5K display, making professional disp...

03-03-26 -

MacBook Air Gets M5, MacBook Pro Gains M5 Pro and M5 Max
Apple has updated the MacBook Air with the new M5 chip, doubled base-level storage, and faster SSDs, while the MacBook Pro gains the new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips along with the same doubled base-level storage and faster SSDs.

03-02-26 -

Tinderbox 11.6
Adds integration with the Claude Code agentic coding tool. ($289 new, free update, 37.3 MB, macOS 11+)

03-02-26 -

ScreenFloat 2.3.5
Makes improvements to the screen capture tool's searching in the Shots Browser. ($17.99 new, free update, 33.7 MB, macOS 12.3+)

03-02-26 -

Quicken Classic 8.5
Brings a variety of improvements to the financial management app. ($77.88/$101.88/$143.88 annual subscription, free update, 3.2 MB, macOS 12+)

03-02-26 -

iPad Air Gets M4 and More Memory
Apple’s new iPad Air features the M4 chip, 12 GB of unified memory (up from 8 GB), and the N1 and C1X connectivity chips for Wi-Fi 7 and faster cellular. Prices remain unchanged at $599 and $799.

03-02-26 -

New iPhone 17e Adds MagSafe to Apples Budget iPhone
The iPhone 17e brings MagSafe to Apple’s entry-level iPhone, doubles base-level storage to 256 GB, and adds the A19 chip, but the iPhone 17 may still be the better value.

02-28-26 -

Reading Doesnt Fill a Database, It Trains Your Internal LLM
Many of us think of reading as building a mental database we can query later. But we forget most of what we read. A better analogy? Reading trains our internal large language models, reshaping how we think without providing accurate recall.

02-27-26 -

DEVONthink 4.2.1
Adds support for mirroring DEVONthink reminders to Apple's Reminders. ($99 new, free update, 87.6 MB, macOS 13+)

02-27-26 -

Critiquing iOS 26 App Interfaces on The Talk Show
If you enjoy hearing two longtime Apple observers geek out about interface details, Adam Engst’s conversation with John Gruber on The Talk Show offers hours of iOS 26 interface commentary.Read original article

02-27-26 -

Go Back to Basics When Troubleshooting Aging Hardware
Network connections like Wi-Fi and Ethernet don’t always work well for low-level tasks, such as installing firmware updates. Guest author Suman Chakrabarti had to ditch wireless entirely and return to the device’s simplest connection method—...

02-25-26 -

Should 1Passwords Price Hike Push You to Apples Passwords?
1Password is raising prices for the first time in ten years. With Apple’s free Passwords app maturing into a capable alternative, is it finally time to consider switching—or do 1Password’s features still justify its cost?

02-23-26 -

Camo Studio 2.6
Introduces the Retouch digital appearance enhancement and adds more USB camera support. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 89.2 MB, macOS 12.3+)

02-23-26 -

Apple in 2025: The Six Colors Report Card
Jason Snell’s annual Apple Report Card shows Hardware Reliability topping the list again, but the controversial Liquid Glass design dragged software scores to new lows, and Tim Cook’s relationship with the Trump administration caused Apple’s...