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Overhauls the keyboard-driven launcher's File Search fallback ranking. (£34 new, free update, 5.7 MB, macOS 10.14+)
Lees meerBrings enhancements and bug fixes to the image editor. ($29.99 new, free update, 87 MB, macOS 14+)
Lees meerAdam Engst walks you through Apple’s OS 26.2 updates, highlighting new alarms in Reminders, auto-generated chapters in Podcasts, Enhanced Safety Alerts, and Edge Light for Mac video calls—along with urgent fixes for two actively exploited WebKit vu…
Lees meerWas it a sophisticated iPhone hack, a pickpocketing distraction, or just a weird coincidence? After a TidBITS reader’s suspicious encounter with a lost tourist, we examine the security of modern iPhones and offer practical tips for travelers who wan…
Lees meerDavid Lerner, remembered by many for his “May You have 1000 Backups and Never Need One” email signature, has died at 72. Read Sam Roberts’s obituary in the New York Times; we revisit his and Tekserve’s appearances in TidBITS.
Lees meerWe don’t peddle your personal information to advertisers or rely on deep-pocketed corporate backers, so would you contribute to keep TidBITS vibrant in the next year?
Lees meerApparently, humor columnist Dave Barry’s brain is full, causing him to leave his iPad in public places—well, one public place—but Find My helped him recover it not just once, but twice. It’s a good reminder to turn on Find My and use Apple’s lost de…
Lees meerIn iOS 26’s Phone app, Unified view lets you tap a call to show contact info instead of initiating a callback. A hidden setting lets you switch that tap-a-call behavior back to a callback—but it appears only when in Unified view and isn’t available …
Lees meerApple’s hectic week of executive transitions could have more profound impacts than just reshuffling the org chart. With John Giannandrea retiring and Alan Dye departing, Apple has an opportunity to fix Siri and refine Liquid Glass.
Lees meerMajor upgrade for the audio control utility brings grouped output devices and integrated AirPlay streaming. ($49 new, $25 upgrade, 51.6 MB, macOS 15+)
Lees meerAdds open Finder windows to the Open/Save dialog utility's Quick Search results. ($39.95 new, free update, 28.6 MB, macOS 10.13+)
Lees meerAdds Control Center controls for both the calendar and contact apps. ($56.99 annual subscription new, free update, various sizes, macOS 12+)
Lees meerGeneral-purpose maintenance utility updated with support for macOS 26 Tahoe. ($29 new, free update, 2.1 MB, macOS 26+)
Lees meerMajor upgrade for the audio control utility brings grouped output devices and integrated AirPlay streaming. ($49 new, $25 upgrade, 51.6 MB, macOS 15+)
Lees meerWe’re taking the next email issue of TidBITS off to celebrate Thanksgiving, although we’ll continue to publish articles on our website. You can look forward to the next email issue on 8 December 2025.
Lees meerTwo years after Apple introduced contact posters in iOS 17, our Do You Use It? poll shows that over half of respondents haven’t created a single one. The feature’s limited visibility and fussy creation process may explain the lackluster adoption.
Lees meerAdds full native support for macOS 26 Tahoe to the site-specific Web browser app. ($29.99 new, free update, 28.8 MB, macOS 12+)
Lees meerAdds initial support for macOS 26 Tahoe to the backup app and fixes some security vulnerabilities. ($27.95 new, free update, 9.2 MB, macOS 10.13+)
Lees meerAdds a Screen Capture feature to the virtual camera system. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 81.6 MB, macOS 12.3+)
Lees meerAdds the ability to round time entry durations in reports for cleaner timesheets. ($108/$132/$192 annual subscriptions, free update, 31.9 MB, macOS 11+)
Lees meerLong-form writing tool fixes bugs and updates app icon that to be more Liquid Glass-friendly. ($59.99 new, free update, 116.2 MB, macOS 11+)
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