The results of our poll asking how TidBITS readers engage with macOS updates reveal that most people stick with Apple’s default settings and follow our advice about how quickly to install. That’s good!
Lees meerSo much for Project Titan and our fantasy of driving an Apple Car, but many of the affected employees will move to Apple’s artificial intelligence division to work on generative AI.Read original article
Lees meerThis week's Do You Use It? poll asks several questions about how when and how you install macOS updates.
Lees meerImproves memory management in Develop module on Macs with Apple M-series processors. ($9.99/$19.99/$59.99 monthly Creative Cloud subscription, free update for subscribers, macOS 12+)
Lees meerResolves an issue that caused volumes listed in the View menu to be disabled. ($49.99 new, free update, 24.3 MB, macOS 10.15+)
Lees meerAlthough iThoughts will no longer receive updates, the Mac, iOS, and Windows apps should continue to run, and downloads, license codes, and documentation remain available.Read original article
Lees meerIn the upcoming iOS 17, iPadOS 17.4, macOS 14.4 Sonoma, and watchOS 10.4, Apple will start rolling out the PQ3 encryption protocol for iMessage conversations to protect them against attacks made possible by future quantum computers.Read original art…
Lees meerMaintenance release for the password manager with a smattering of improvements and bug fixes. ($35.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 10.15+)
Lees meerSelf-professed “sucker for gadgets” Marc Zeedar shares his experiences with the Vision Pro, which are largely positive despite some awkward interactions due to needing to wear hard contacts.
Lees meerApple has released a free Apple Sports app for the iPhone with schedules, scores, and standings for a handful of professional and college sports. It's only available the in US, UK, and Canada, and shows betting odds by default.
Lees meerHoward Oakley explains what you need to know to pick an external SSD with the necessary specs to provide the maximum possible performance.Read original article
Lees meerSeveral TidBITS readers have alerted us to phishing messages that purport to be from TidBITS Talk. They’re not, of course, and should be marked as spam, but they serve as a warning for why it’s essential pay attention to email.
Lees meerJason Snell of Six Colors has released his ninth annual Apple report card, featuring ratings and quotes from a select group of Apple commentators, including many from TidBITS.Read original article
Lees meerImproves Zoom account reliability and detection of Microsoft Teams conference URLs. ($56.99 annual subscription, free update, 61.4 MB, macOS 11+)
Lees meerBrings new and updated features to the Swiss Army knife of graphics programs. ($39.95 new, free update, 157.8 MB, macOS 10.13+)
Lees meerMakes 14 previously paid features available to free users. (Free, 294.4 MB, macOS 10.14+)
Lees meerMaintenance release for the note-taking assistant. ($249 new, free update, 38.2 MB, macOS 11+)
Lees meerUpdates the document and information manager with performance enhancements and bug fixes. ($99 new, free update, 140.6 MB, macOS 10.14+)
Lees meerMaintenance update for the word processor that adds a new Vertical Split view mode. ($69.99 new, free update, 93.8 MB, macOS 10.13+)
Lees meerThe Browser Company has been busy with its Arc Web browser, adding features to speed up searching, organize tab clutter, and more. Also new is an Arc Search app for the iPhone.
Lees meerTwilio, the company behind the Authy two-factor authentication apps, has announced that Authy Desktop for the Mac will reach end-of-life next month. It might be a good excuse to switch to a full-fledged password manager that also supports 2FA codes.
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