What started as a simple need—digitizing training pace tables for a workout app—became a test of OCR tools. ChatGPT Atlas won where others failed, autonomously processing five photos into perfect CSV data despite page curl and dense columns.
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Lees meerImproves the app icon appearance when running macOS 26 Tahoe. ($59.99 new, free update, 28 MB, macOS 12+)
Lees meerMajor upgrade for the writing app fully embraces Apple's Liquid Glass design language. ($5.99/$39.99 monthly/yearly subscription, free update, 59.99 MB, macOS 14+)
Lees meerMaintenance update with bug fixes and improvements for the spam-filtering utility. ($39.99 new, free update, 60.8 MB, macOS 10.13+)
Lees meerApple’s new N1 wireless chip in the iPhone 17 family boosts Wi‑Fi speeds by up to 40% over the Broadcom‑based Wi-Fi radio used in the iPhone 16 lineup—especially in poor conditions.Read original article
Lees meerThe Apple–Masimo fight over watch‑based blood‑oxygen monitoring has escalated with a $634 million jury award and a fresh ITC review of Apple’s workaround.
Lees meerThis morning’s Cloudflare outage impacted millions of websites worldwide, exposing a troubling truth about modern Internet infrastructure: a handful of companies now control critical chokepoints that can take down significant portions of the Web.
Lees meerUpgraded synchronization and backup tools bring full compatibility with macOS 26 Tahoe and added features. ($49.99 new for ChronoSync, $19.99 new for ChronoAgent, free updates for previous licenses, various sizes, macOS 10.14+)
Lees meerUpdates the venerable Web browser with several handy improvements. (Free, 143.2 MB, macOS 10.15+)
Lees meerBrings full macOS 26 Tahoe support to the audio control utility. ($45 new, free update, 38.7 MB, macOS 14.5+)
Lees meerThe dot-com bubble left us fiber and a Web‑savvy workforce; the AI bubble will leave behind chip fabs and power generation. Ben Thompson argues that bursting bubbles build foundations on which the next wave of technology can grow.Read original artic…
Lees meerWant to make your iPhone’s Phone app and contact cards more visually appealing? Adam Engst walks you through the often frustrating process of customizing contact avatars and posters.
Lees meerIntroduces a new Apple-related AI feature to the reference management tool. ($74.99 new, free update, 126 MB, macOS 10.13+)
Lees meerBrings a new Liquid Glass look to the automation and cleanup utility for macOS 26 Tahoe. ($42 new, free update, 27.9 MB, macOS 13+)
Lees meerApple’s new Digital ID lets US passport holders add an ID to the iPhone’s Wallet app for TSA identity checks, but it’s no replacement for your physical license or passport.
Lees meerApple’s iPhone Pocket collaboration with Issey Miyake might seem like the spiritual successor to iPod Socks, but it’s closer to luxury Hermès Apple Watch bands. Crafted in Japan and selling for as much as $230, it may reveal more about your opinion …
Lees meerText expansion utility adds a new Date Picker feature. ($40 annual subscription, free update, 47.9 MB, macOS 11.1+)
Lees meerAdds full support for macOS 26 Tahoe and refinements to audio editor's recently updated color scheme. ($35 new, free update, 14.5 MB, macOS 14.4+)
Lees meerUpdates the image editor with a few improvements and bug fixes for the image editor. ($29.99 new, free update, 86.9 MB, macOS 14+)
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