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09-14-26 -
Farrago 2.2
Brings support for macOS 27 Golden Gate and a lengthy list of improvements and bug fixes. ($55 new, free update, 45.9 MB, macOS 14+)
09-14-26 -
Little Snitch 6.5
Network traffic management adds compatibility with macOS 27 Golden Gate. ($59 new, free update, 38.4 MB, macOS 14+)
09-14-26 -
Modern CSV 2.4.4
Adds support for multiple character delimiters and multiple-byte character delimiters. (Free/$39/$59 new, free update, 29.1 MB, macOS 13+)
09-14-26 -
Bookends 15.4.4
Brings a refreshed user interface to the reference management tool. ($74.99 new, free update, 144.7 MB, macOS 11+)
09-14-26 -
Default Folder X 6.3
Adds support for macOS 27 Golden Gate and brings several handy improvements. ($39.95 new, free update, 28.8 MB, macOS 10.13+)
09-14-26 -
BusyCal 2026.3.2 and BusyContacts 2026.3.2
Adds support for macOS 27 Golden Gate to both the calendar and contact management apps. ($49.99 new for each new, free update, various sizes, macOS 13.5+)
09-14-26 -
Coherence X 6.0
Major upgrade for the site-specific browser that lets you turn websites into standalone Mac apps. ($39.99 new, $29.99 upgrade, 25.6 MB, macOS 15+)
09-14-26 -
When Should You Upgrade to Apples OS 27 Releases?
Apple has released the first versions of its 2027 operating systems—macOS 27 Golden Gate, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, tvOS 27, and HomePod Software 27. You might want to upgrade right away, but Adam Engst advises most people to w...
09-14-26 -
iOS 26.6.2 and iPadOS 26.6.2 Fix Cellular Software Update Bug
Apple released iOS 26.6.2 and iPadOS 26.6.2 to fix a bug that prevented downloading software updates over cellular. If you plan to upgrade to iOS 27 using cellular data, install this update first via Wi-Fi.
09-11-26 -
Apple Unfolds the iPhone Duo
Apple’s first folding iPhone, the $1999 iPhone Duo, opens from a 5.4-inch outer display to a 7.6-inch inner screen—nearly iPad mini size—in a passport-like form factor. Pre-orders begin 16 October 2026, with availability on 23 October 2026.
09-10-26 -
iPhone 18 Pro Gets A20 Pro and Variable Aperture Camera
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pair the faster A20 Pro chip with a variable-aperture Fusion Main camera, a smaller, more capable Dynamic Island, longer battery life, and higher prices, while otherwise changing surprisingly little from last year.
09-10-26 -
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Add Health Sensing and Audio Intelligence
Apple’s new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 pair redesigned health sensors with the S11 chip for denser heart-rate data, Readiness scores, and Audio Intelligence, while Ultra 4 gains substantially longer battery life and Series 12 brings back ...
09-09-26 -
AirPods 5 Improve Noise Cancellation, Gain More AirPods Pro Features
Apple’s AirPods 5 bring Active Noise Cancellation to both models, improve water resistance to IP57, and add more AirPods Pro features, while the higher-end version offers longer battery life, wireless charging, and stem-based volume control at a...
09-04-26 -
CleanShot X 5.0
Major upgrade for the screenshot utility adds new editing and video enhancement capabilities. ($35 new, free update, 77.7 MB, macOS 13+)
09-04-26 -
Fantastical 4.1.19
Calendar app adds the ability to extract events from images. ($57 annual subscription, free update, 60.8 MB, macOS 12+)
09-02-26 -
Comcast Turns Wi-Fi Gateways into Motion Detectors
Comcast is promoting the WiFi Motion feature of its free Xfinity Shield service, which uses Wi-Fi signals to detect movement in your home. It’s opt-in, but the underlying technology could theoretically do far more than Comcast acknowledges—inc...
09-01-26 -
Apple TV Subscriptions Jump from $12.99 to $14.99 Per Month
Apple has raised Apple TV subscription prices by $2 per month, marking the second significant increase in as many years. The annual plan jumps $20, from $99 to $119.
08-31-26 -
No Email Issue on 7 September 2026 for Labor Day
We’re taking a brief break from building an email issue of TidBITS next week for the Labor Day holiday in the United States, so look for the next issue in your mailbox on 14 September 2026. Check our website for coverage of Apple’s iPhone anno...
08-31-26 -
BBEdit 16.0.3
Brings significant performance improvements when reading large files. ($59.99 new, free update, 32.2 MB, macOS 14+)
08-28-26 -
Parallels Desktop 27
Upgrades the virtualization software with support for macOS 27 Golden Gate and adds OpenGL 4.3 graphics driver support. ($99.99 Standard Edition subscription, free update, 5.4 MB, macOS 14+)
08-28-26 -
DEVONthink 4.4
Document and information manager updated with AI assistant and Markdown enhancements. ($99 new for standard and $199 for Pro, free update, 94.9 MB, macOS 13+)
08-28-26 -
Audio Hijack 4.6, SoundSource 6.1.2, and Piezo 1.9.10
Three Rogue Amoeba audio apps add initial compatibility with macOS 27 Golden Gate. ($69/$49/$29 new, free updates, various sizes, multiple system requirements)
08-28-26 -
Acorn 8.6.2
Adds the ability to to take a layered screenshot of all your open windows from the Dock menu. ($29.99 new, free update, 36.9 MB, macOS 14+)
08-28-26 -
1Password 8.12.34
Allows 1Password for Claude to sign in to supported sign-in providers. ($47.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 12+)
08-28-26 -
Apples Surprise and Shine Event Set for 9 September 2026
Apple has announced its annual iPhone event for 9 September 2026. The “Surprise and Shine” event will be CEO John Ternus’s first product launch, with rumors pointing to a foldable iPhone alongside iPhone 18 Pro updates, new Apple Watch model...
08-26-26 -
Speed Limiters, Short Cables, and Other EV Road Trip Revelations
A Vermont road trip in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 revealed the joy of the car’s speed limiter feature, the frustration of short Tesla Supercharger cables on older stations, the importance of downloading offline maps before venturing into rural areas, a...
08-26-26 -
David Pogue Presenting on Apples First 50 Years at NMUG
On 2 September 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT, veteran tech journalist David Pogue discusses his latest book, Apple: The First 50 Years, at a free NMUG presentation.Read original article
08-25-26 -
M6 and M5 Ultra Debut in Updated Mac mini and Mac Studio
Apple surprised everyone with a late August announcement of the M6 and M5 Ultra chips, along with updated Mac mini and Mac Studio models. The new Macs deliver substantial performance gains—but at prices that have increased even since June.
08-24-26 -
MarsEdit 5.4.5
Reduces flickering and reloading of embedded content in the live preview window. ($59.95 new, free update, 23.8 MB, macOS 10.15.4+)
08-24-26 -
GraphicConverter 12.5.3
Brings improvements and bug fixes to the Swiss Army knife of graphics programs. ($39.95 new, free update, 251.8 MB, macOS 10.13+)
08-24-26 -
Downie 4.12.13
Maintenance update for the video downloading utility. ($19.99 new, free update, 42.7 MB, macOS 11+)
08-24-26 -
Evernote 11.30.6
Introduces an MCP server to connect the information management app to Claude and ChatGPT. (Free/$99/$249 new, free update, 323.1 MB, macOS 11+)
08-24-26 -
Fantastical 4.1.18 and Cardhop 2.4.9
Maintenance updates for the calendar and contact management apps. ($56.99 annual subscription, free update, various sizes, macOS 12+)
08-24-26 -
Quicken Classic 9.2
Financial management app updated with enhanced investment, budgeting, and business features. (77.88/$101.88/$143.88 annual subscription, free update, 3.2 MB, macOS 13+)
08-24-26 -
Retrobatch 2.4.1
Bulk image processing utility updated with a few new features. ($29.99/$49.99 new, free update, 58.3 MB, macOS 12+)
08-20-26 -
WhatCable Reports on USB-C Cable Power and Speed
USB-C cables look alike but vary wildly in capability. WhatCable, a free utility for Apple silicon Macs, shows you exactly what each cable supports for charging, data transfer, and display. The paid WhatCable Pro adds persistent cable naming and a...
08-19-26 -
SetShot Tracks macOS Settings Changes
Have you ever suspected macOS of silently changing your settings during an update? Adam Engst’s free SetShot captures and compares snapshots of your Mac’s configuration so you can catch those changes—and maintain a journal of your own custom...
08-17-26 -
Testing Jetpack Searchs AI Answers Feature on TidBITS
The TidBITS search engine now sports AI-generated summaries above the usual results, courtesy of a beta feature from Jetpack Search. The question is whether these AI Answers are worth the screen real estate—what do you think?
08-17-26 -
1Password 8.12.33
Adds support for using as a macOS AutoFill provider to natively fill and save credentials in Safari and other apps. ($47.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 12+)
08-17-26 -
Logic Pro 12.3.1
Maintenance release for the professional audio app. ($199.99 new or $129.99 annually with Apple Creator Studio subscription, free update, 3.22 GB, macOS 15.6+)
08-17-26 -
Apple Backpatches Beta Security Fixes into macOS 26.6.2, iOS/iPadOS 26.6.1, a...
08-14-26 -
Airfoil 5.12.7 and Fission 2.9.5
Two Rogue Amoeba audio apps add initial compatibility with macOS 27 Golden Gate. ($35 each new, free update, various sizes, macOS 14.4+)
08-14-26 -
Bookends 15.4.3
Brings an improved PDF display focus view and an enhanced edit pane user interface. ($74.99 new, free update, 143.9 MB, macOS 11+)
08-14-26 -
Microsoft Office for Mac 16.112
Updates Excel with a few Copilot-related features and Outlooks with several improvements. ($179.99 new for one-time purchase, $99.99/$129.99 annual subscription options, free update, macOS 13+)
08-14-26 -
Unite Pro 1.7
Brings improved 1Password autofill to the site-specific browser. ($39.99 new, free update, 34.8 MB, macOS 15+)
08-14-26 -
TextExpander 8.4.7
Updates the text expansion utility with clearer Secure Input status and a couple of new features. ($40 annual subscription, free update, 35.7 MB, macOS 11.1+)
08-14-26 -
Decades After HyperCard, AI Is Democratizing Development Again
HyperCard once let non-programmers build real software, but nothing since has matched it—until now. Adam Engst discovers that AI development tools like Claude Code and Codex finally let him create the apps he has always imagined.
08-10-26 -
PowerPhotos 3.4.3
Photos library manager brings improved compatibility with the public beta version of macOS 27 Golden Gate. ($39.95 new, free update, 39.7 MB, macOS 14+)
08-10-26 -
OmniFocus 4.8.13
Brings an updated crash catcher that's compatible with newer versions of macOS. ($74.99 new, free update, 40.4 MB, macOS 14+)
08-10-26 -
Lightroom Classic 15.5
Adds a new Render to DNG option. ($9.99/$19.99/$59.99 monthly Creative Cloud subscription, free update, macOS 14+)

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