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05-21-26 -
Audio Hijack 4.5.9
Adds support for the Quo VoIP app. ($64 new, free update, 27.7 MB, macOS 14.4+)
05-21-26 -
Fantastical 4.1.13
Adds support for combining events from Reclaim.ai on Microsoft 365 accounts. ($57 annual subscription, free update, 69.8 MB, macOS 12+)
05-21-26 -
Default Folder X 6.2.8
Fixes several handy bug fixes in the Open/Save dialog utility. ($39.95 new, free update, 28.7 MB, macOS 10.13+)
05-19-26 -
Gift Card Scam Funnels Millions in Apple Devices Through New Hampshire Wareho...
Criminals are stealing gift card numbers from retail shelves, replacing them, draining them when purchasers load funds, and using the proceeds to buy Apple products for exportâ€”yet another reason to avoid physical gift cards.Read original ar...
05-19-26 -
AppBITS: EyesOff Alerts You to Shoulder Surfing
Worried about prying eyes at the coffee shop? EyesOff uses your Macâ€™s webcam to detect when someoneâ€™s watching your screen and can alert you, hide your work, or lock your Mac.
05-18-26 -
Apple Settles More Personalized Siri Delay Lawsuit for $250 Million
Apple will pay $250 million to settle a class-action lawsuit over delayed Siri features. Owners of iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 models purchased between June 2024 and March 2025 may receive $25â€“$95 per device. Hereâ€™s how the math work...
05-15-26 -
TipBITS: How Fake Contacts Can Fix Dictations Proper Noun Problems
Does Dictation substitute a contactâ€™s name for a common word, fail to capitalize proper nouns, or mangle unusual spellings? You can fix these frustrations by addingâ€”or subtly editingâ€”entries in Contacts.
05-15-26 -
Safari 26.5
Patches security vulnerabilities for users of macOS 15 Sequoia and macOS 14 Sonoma. (Free, various sizes, macOS 14+)
05-15-26 -
Bookends 15.4
Brings improved integration with Microsoft Word and Apple Intelligence to the reference management tool. ($74.99 new, free update, 130.4 MB, macOS 11+)
05-15-26 -
Unite Pro 1.4
Brings expanded media key support and improved ChatGPT performance to the site-specific browser. ($39.99 new, free update, 34.3 MB, macOS 15+)
05-15-26 -
Microsoft Office for Mac 16.109
Updates PowerPoint with Copilot Chat and Outlook with a few enhancements. ($179.99 new for one-time purchase, $99.99/$129.99 annual subscription options, free update, macOS 13+)
05-15-26 -
ChronoSync 12.0.2
Maintenance update with a couple of enhancements for the synchronization and backup tool. ($49.99 new, free update, 102.7 MB, macOS 10.14+)
05-14-26 -
Apple Extends Notification Privacy Fix to iOS 15, iOS 16, and iPadOS 17
If your iPhone or iPad is too old to run iOS 18 or later, Apple hasnâ€™t forgotten youâ€”new updates for iOS and iPadOS 15, iOS and iPadOS 16, and iPadOS 17 patch the notification retention flaw that could expose deleted messages.
05-12-26 -
OS 26.5 Adds Encrypted RCS Messaging, Fixes Bugs
The ï£¿OS 26.5 updates bring end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging to iPhones, a Pride Luminance wallpaper and watch face, and Suggested Places recommendations in Maps. Otherwise, expect a few bug fixes and numerous security updates.
05-11-26 -
GraphicConverter 12.5.2
Maintenance update with a modicum of added and updated features for the Swiss Army knife of graphics programs. ($39.95 new, free update, 251.3 MB, macOS 10.13+)
05-11-26 -
Flighty Now Tracks Airport Disruptions Worldwide
The Flighty flight-tracking app has introduced Airport Intelligence, which uses AI to explain conditions at every airport worldwide, plus a free Flighty Airports webpage showing real-time disruption levels at major airports.
05-11-26 -
Beware Greeting Card Scams from Trusted Senders
Scammers are hijacking email accounts to send fake party invitations that look like theyâ€™re from friends, and even experienced users are falling for them. Learn the red flags, how to alert an affected friend, and what to do if youâ€™re...
05-10-26 -
Yet Another Story of an iOS Update Silently Changing Settings
Apple updates sometimes toggle settings without warning. A recent case involving iCloud Private Relay illustrates the problemâ€”and raises the question of whether we can track what changes during an update.
05-10-26 -
Ulysses 40
Brings several improvements to both the macOS edition and iPadOS edition of the writing app. ($5.99/$39.99 monthly/yearly subscription, free update, 131.7 MB, macOS 14+)
05-10-26 -
Path Finder 26.0
Major upgrade for the file browser alternative to the macOS Finder with a visual and structural redesign across the whole application. ($29.95 anual subscription, free update, 19.4 MB, macOS 10.13+)
05-10-26 -
Camo Studio 2.7.1
Virtual camera system rolls out native streaming and multi-camera support to all users. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 107.6 MB, macOS 12.3+)
05-05-26 -
ChatGPTs Goblin Obsession Evades OpenAIs Fixes
OpenAI has traced ChatGPTâ€™s bizarre goblin fixation to training gone awry, but the creatures keep escapingâ€”as Adam Engst discovered when goblins popped up in a conversation about a conference presentation.Read original article
05-04-26 -
Designer Transforms Mac mini Into Lego-Inspired Workstation
Remember Legoâ€™s old computer bricks? Designer Paul Staal has supersized the concept into the M2x2, a working Mac mini enclosure that combines retro Lego charm with a 7-inch display.Read original article
05-04-26 -
Timing 2026.3
Updates the time and productivity tracking app's project drop zone functionality. ($108/$132/$192 new, free update, 33.8 MB, macOS 11+)
05-04-26 -
Mellel 6.6.7
Maintenance update with bug fixes and improvements for the word processor. ($69.99 new, free update, 105.3 MB, macOS 10.13+)
05-04-26 -
ScreenFloat 2.3.7
Brings new, streamlined methods of copying shots to the screen capture tool. ($17.99 new, free update, 34.2 MB, macOS 12.3+)
05-04-26 -
BusyCal 2026.2.3 and BusyContacts 2026.2.2
Allows you to create time-blocking events across calendars. ($49.99 new for each, free update, various sizes, macOS 11.5+)
05-04-26 -
TextExpander 8.4.3
Brings a refreshed interface design and a few new features to the text expansion utility. ($40 annual subscription, free update, 36.9 MB, macOS 11.1+)
05-04-26 -
Tinderbox 11.7
Updates the note-taking assistant with significant infrastructure improvements. ($289 new, free update, 37.7 MB, macOS 11+)
05-04-26 -
macOS Text Replacement Export/Import Works Great Until It Doesnt
Apple lets you export and import text replacements by dragging them to and from the Text Replacements dialog. Itâ€™s great for backups and sharing, but if you try to import thousands of entries, such as from the TidBITS AutoCorrect Dictionary...
05-01-26 -
iPhone and Services Drive Apple to Record Q2 2026 Despite Supply Constraints
Apple reported record financial results for what it described as its â€œbest March quarter ever,â€ with over $29 billion in profits and double-digit growth across every geographic segment as the Tim Cook era approaches its end.
04-29-26 -
LaunchBar 6.24
Brings a smattering of improvements and bug fixes to the keyboard-based launcher. ($35 new, free update, 15 MB, macOS 12+)
04-29-26 -
Audio Hijack 4.5.8
Fixes a couple of regressions caused by the full-featured audio recording app previous version. ($64 new, free update, 27.7 MB, macOS 14.4+)
04-28-26 -
TidBITS Readers Show Decades-Long Loyalty
A poll of 668 readers confirms what weâ€™ve always suspected: TidBITS readers stick around. Fully 64% have been reading for over 30 years, 87% for more than 20 years, and 94% for at least a decade.
04-27-26 -
Joanna Stern Launches Independent Media Outlet New Things
Tech journalist Joanna Stern has left The Wall Street Journal to launch an independent media outlet called New Things, promising columns, videos, and the same blend of technical accuracy and entertainment.Read original article
04-27-26 -
FindYourTag Website Catalogs the Expanding Find My Ecosystem
Glenn Fleishman has cataloged the surprisingly diverse ecosystem of Find My-compatible productsâ€”now numbering over 70â€”and built a comparison website to help you navigate the options.Read original article
04-26-26 -
Acorn 8.5
Brings a new Shape Processor and Arrow shape style, plus several SVG improvements. ($29.99 new, free update, 87.7 MB, macOS 14+)
04-26-26 -
Quicken Classic 9.0
Updates the financial management app with several new and improved features. ($77.88/$101.88/$143.88 annual subscription, free update, 3.2 MB, macOS 13+)
04-24-26 -
My First 700-Mile EV Road TripWhat Worked and What Id Change
Adam Engstâ€™s 711-mile round trip from Ithaca to Virginia became an education in EV chargingâ€”from unplanned charging stops to mysterious range variations. Hereâ€™s what he learned and what heâ€™ll do differently next time.
04-24-26 -
Unite Pro 1.3
Adds a new option to open links in your default browser. ($39.99 new, free update, 34.3 MB, macOS 15+)
04-24-26 -
1Password 8.12.12
Fixes a bug that could prevent updates for beta release channel users. ($47.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 12+)
04-24-26 -
Fantastical 4.1.12 and Cardhop 2.4.7
Maintenance updates for the calendar and contact management apps. ($56.99 annual subscription, free update, various sizes, macOS 12+)
04-24-26 -
Firefox 150
Brings a couple of handy improvements and bug fixes to the Web browser celebrating its sesquicentennial release. (Free, 151.4 MB, macOS 10.15+)
04-24-26 -
SoundSource 6.0.6
Audio control utility brings enhanced Head Tracking compatibility for AirPods and Beats headphones. ($49 new, free update, 53.7 MB, macOS 15+)
04-24-26 -
Parallels Desktop 26.3.1
Fixes a bug that prevented Steam from launching in a Windows 11 virtual machine. ($99.99 Standard Edition, free update, 5.4 MB, macOS 13+)
04-22-26 -
iOS 26.4.2 and iOS 18.7.8 Address Notification Privacy Flaw Highlighted by FB...
The FBI extracted Signal messages from an iPhone by exploiting a notification database flaw. Apple has now released iOS 18.7.8 and iOS 26.4.2 to fix a bug that allowed deleted notifications to persist on devices.
04-20-26 -
John Ternus to Lead Apple as Tim Cook Becomes Executive Chairman
Appleâ€™s leadership transition puts hardware chief John Ternus in the CEO role while Tim Cook moves to executive chairman, where heâ€™ll continue navigating the companyâ€™s complex political landscape.
04-20-26 -
36 Years and 1800 Issues of TidBITS
TidBITS is celebrating 36 years and 1800 issues of continuous publication. Rather than rehash past anniversary themes, Adam Engst uses this milestone to focus on the importance of community and invites readers to share how TidBITS has affected the...
04-20-26 -
VidBITS: Matt Sephtons Wall of Tiny Apps
When Matt Sephton told me he was releasing 18 apps on the same day, I knew I had to talk to him. Our two-hour VidBITS conversation covers everything from his tiny utilitiesâ€”most of which would fit on a 1.44 MB floppy diskâ€”to classic ...
04-18-26 -
Shutting Down SlackBITS After Impersonation-Based Malware Attack
A convincing impersonation of TidBITS contributor Glenn Fleishman on our public Slack group fooled an experienced IT professional into installing the OSX.Odyssey infostealer. Because Slack is designed for internal groups, its identity controls and...

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