If you subscribe to either of Verizon’s 5G Play More or 5G Get More unlimited plans, you now get free access to Apple Arcade indefinitely.
Lees meerOverhauls the Auto-title functionality with configurable hierarchy chains, an updated user interface and a new style category. ($49 new, free update, 101 MB, macOS 10.9+)
Lees meerEnables you to share synced libraries and allow either read/write or read-only access. ($59.99 new, free update, 100 MB, macOS 10.13+)
Lees meerAdds support for creating and opening multiple notebooks and improves support for Shortcuts in macOS 12 Monterey. ($49.99 new, free update, 22.4 MB, macOS 10.14.2+)
Lees meerApple has moved the iPhone 6 Plus to its list of vintage products, meaning that you might have a tougher time getting it repaired.Read original article
Lees meerCurious how much it would cost to repair an Apple device? The Apple Support app now offers estimates in select locations. But only for the most common repairs to certain devices.Read original article
Lees meerPatches unspecified security vulnerabilities in Big Sur and Catalina. (Free, various sizes, macOS 11 and 10.15)
Lees meerWe’ve resubscribed several hundred TidBITS readers who were inexplicably unsubscribed several months ago, and on a completely different topic, Adam shares a tip on how to run Monterey on a Mac that doesn’t support it.
Lees meerAdds support for the forthcoming macOS 12.3 Monterey update. ($30 new, free update, 20.2 MB, macOS 10.9+)
Lees meerAdds a Flatten Shape Processors menu item and now remembers the canvas backdrop color on all open images. ($39.99 new, free update, 19.4 MB, macOS 10.14+)
Lees meerMaintenance release for the file transfer app adds support for upgrading RSA key security. ($45 new, free update, 33.9 MB, macOS 10.15+)
Lees meerBrings a few improvements and bug fixes to its macOS edition as well as some new features for the iOS edition. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 31.9 MB, macOS 10.15+)
Lees meerNew York Times privacy reporter Kashmir Hill used an AirTag, a Tile, and a GPS device to track her husband’s every move (with his consent). It’s a fascinating story of how well the different products worked and how creepy it felt.Read original artic…
Lees meerMedia reports of AirTags being abused by criminals have stirred controversy. Apple has published a brief but detailed plan on how it is addressing privacy concerns.Read original article
Lees meerThe full-featured calendar app Fantastical from Flexibits has received a significant upgrade in the form of Fantastical Scheduling, a two-part feature that simplifies setting up meetings with others.
Lees meerTo many, the Mindfulness app may seem pointless or even annoying, but Josh Centers has discovered that it serves a secret function in monitoring your health.
Lees meerThe latest maintenance updates to Apple’s core operating systems fix a couple of serious bugs and a major security flaw.
Lees meerMerchants will soon be able to accept contactless payments directly on their iPhones without any additional hardware.Read original article
Lees meerDespite owning an Apple Watch from the beginning, Josh Centers didn’t get much use from its fitness-tracking capabilities until he gave up on Apple’s software.
Lees meerThe compact, inexpensive Roku Express 4K+ could give you everything you want from a streaming media player for your TV, including AirPlay 2 support. It’s a fraction the cost of an Apple TV 4K and nearly as well designed.
Lees meerJason Snell of Six Colors released his seventh annual Apple report card, featuring ratings and quotes from a select group of Apple commentators, including many from TidBITS.Read original article
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