T-Mobile’s new T-Satellite service brings Starlink-powered satellite communications to both iPhone and Android users, but Apple’s free satellite features likely already satisfy most iPhone users’ needs.
Lees meerLooking for a free two-factor authentication app that works across platforms? Proton Authenticator offers broad import capabilities, iCloud sync, and thoughtful security features from a company you might actually have heard of.
Lees meerDropbox Passwords users (if there are any) must export their credentials before 28 October 2025, when the service shuts down permanently. 1Password offers the easiest migration option, but moving elsewhere is also possible.Read original article
Lees meerWith its new study mode, ChatGPT becomes less of an answerbot and more of an interactive tutor, helping users understand concepts rather than just giving them answers.Read original article
Lees meerAdds support for copying activity list items to the clipboard and brings back Screen Time integration. ($108/$132/$192 annual subscriptions, free update, 29.3 MB, macOS 10.15+)
Lees meerAddresses a few bugs in the audio control utility. ($39 new, free update, 44.5 MB, macOS 14.5+)
Lees meerApple posted double-digit revenue growth year-over-year for its third fiscal quarter of 2025, with Services scoring an all-time revenue high. iPhone and Mac revenues were also up year-over-year, but Wearables and iPad revenues failed to match up to …
Lees meerFrom the department of “Because we can” comes TrackWeight, a new Mac app that transforms your trackpad into a precision scale. Although obtaining accurate measurements is nearly impossible, it’s the kind of creative hack that would have earned appla…
Lees meerApple’s latest operating system updates focus primarily on security updates, with iOS and iPadOS receiving new EU app marketplace options and fixes for sharing memory movies in Photos.
Lees meerOur recent survey of TidBITS readers examined eight different working positions, from traditional desk setups to treadmill workstations. The results show that while most stick to conventional seating, a surprising number use alternative arrangements.
Lees meerUpdates the audio control utility to capture audio correctly from Apple’s Screen Sharing app. ($39 new, free update, 44.1 MB, macOS 14.5+)
Lees meerApple has introduced AppleCare One, a new protection plan that allows you to bundle multiple devices under a single monthly subscription that starts at $19.99 per month. While the simplified coverage may appeal to many Apple users, the financial ben…
Lees meerReady for a glimpse into our future as Apple users? Public betas for macOS 26 Tahoe, iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and other major Apple operating systems are now available—but beware of bugs and make sure to back up your devices first.
Lees meerDave Barry’s encounter with his AI-generated death notice highlights the gap between Google’s quick AI Overview responses and the slower but more accurate AI answer engines.
Lees meerIn response to a reader query, Adam Engst describes the standing desk setup he has used since 2011, explains the ergonomics involved, offers setup advice, answers questions, and kicks off a poll to see how other TidBITS readers work.
Lees meerBrings a variety of Copilot AI improvements to the productivity suite. ($149.99 new for one-time purchase, $99.99/$129.99 annual subscription options, free update, macOS 12+)
Lees meerMaintenance update for the venerable text editor focused on bug fixes. ($59.99 new, free update, 28.3 MB, macOS 12+)
Lees meerThe million-fold increase in storage capacity from Adam Engst’s first hard drive to Seagate’s latest offering—at essentially the same price—illustrates just how far storage technology has come since 1989.Read original article
Lees meerMaintenance release for the recently upgraded document and information manager. ($99 new, free update, 83.1 MB, macOS 13+)
Lees meerThrough working emulators and clever interactive elements, Frame of Preference brings two decades of Mac control panel history to life, offering both a nostalgic journey and insights into Apple’s interface design evolution.Read original article
Lees meerAdds support for the Zoho Meeting desktop app as a VoIP audio source. ($64 new, free update, 32.4 MB, macOS 14.4+)
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