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10-26-26 -
Yojimbo 4.7
Brings interface and usability improvements to the information organizer. ($30 new, free update, 9.1 MB, macOS 10.15.6+)
10-26-26 -
Typinator 10.3
Improves reliability of syncing text expansion sets. ($29.99 annual subscription, free update, 49.6 MB, macOS 13+)
10-26-26 -
Live Home 3D 5.1
Home design software adds photorealistic generative AI rendering. ($79.99/$149.99 new, free update, 681.9 MB, macOS 13+)
10-26-26 -
Coherence X 6.2
Site-specific browser enables automatic app updates by default. ($39.99 new, free update, 25.8 MB, macOS 15+)
10-26-26 -
CleanMyMac X 5.7.2
Brings email and Google Chrome browser tab cleanup features to the Mac maintenance utility. ($39.95 annual subscription, free update, 218.3 MB, macOS 11+)
10-26-26 -
Cardhop 2.5.1
Brings a handful of improvements to the contact management app. ($57 annual subscription, free update, 25 MB, macOS 12+)
10-26-26 -
OS 27.2 Gives Siri AI a Memory and Brings Small Improvements
Apple’s OS 27.2 updates give Siri AI conversation memory, new languages, and deeper personal context. Other highlights include improvements to Shared Albums, context-aware suggestions in Messages, the HomePod’s Sound Glow light show, and fi...
10-26-26 -
The Browser Company Kicks Arc to the Curb on 22 December 2026
After abandoning Arc for Dia 18 months ago, The Browser Company is finally pulling the plug before the end of the year. Users who devoted their digital lives to the innovative Web browser now face a forced migration with a two-month deadline.
10-24-26 -
BusyCal 2026.4.2
Introduces a new Bookings feature to the calendar app. ($49.99 new, free update, 111.5 MB, macOS 13.5+)
10-23-26 -
What Apple Health Data Revealed About My Cycling Crash
After a cycling crash left him with no memory of what happened, Adam Engst turned to Apple Health data and Claude to help doctors determine whether he fainted or simply hit his head.
10-22-26 -
Ulysses 41.3
Writing app updated with support for macOS 27 Golden Gate and Siri AI. ($5.99/$39.99 monthly/yearly subscription, free update, 35.8 MB, macOS 15.4+)
10-22-26 -
Apple Home Collection Introduces New Cameras, Doorbell, Lock, and Thermostats
Apple announced the Apple Home Collection, a lineup of smart home cameras, a video doorbell, a smart lock, and thermostats made in collaboration with LG and Schneider Electric. All integrate with iCloud+ and the Home app.
10-21-26 -
PHP2Shell Vulnerabilities Put 70% of Websites at Risk
Frontier AI models helped researchers discover PHP vulnerabilities that had lurked undetected for over a decade. The flaws affect 70% of websites, and exploits are already circulating. If you run a website, update PHP now or confirm your host has ...
10-19-26 -
Mellel 6.8
Introduces a new Cloud Sync feature that lets you synchronize resources and settings. ($69.99 new, free update, 108.1 MB, macOS 10.13+)
10-19-26 -
Mactracker 8.3.1
Brings a few improvements to the My Models section of the popular encyclopedia of Apple products. (Free, 277.8 MB, macOS 11+)
10-19-26 -
Fantastical 4.2.3
Adds support for Microsoft 365 calendars shared with your whole organization. ($57 annual subscription, free update, 61 MB, macOS 12+)
10-19-26 -
DEVONthink 4.4.2
Document and information manager adds native editing for BibTeX and RIS files as sheets. ($99 new for standard and $199 for Pro new, free update, 101 MB, macOS 13+)
10-19-26 -
Default Folder X 6.3.3
Maintenance update for the Open/Save dialog utility. ($39.95 new, free update, 28.8 MB, macOS 10.13+)
10-19-26 -
Acorn 8.7
Brings new features and improvements to the image editor. ($29.99 new, free update, 37 MB, macOS 14+)
10-19-26 -
Apple Pro and Tell Event Set for 28 October 2026
Apple has scheduled another product launch event with the tagline “Pro and tell.” Following last week’s consumer-focused launch, rumors point to high-end touchscreen MacBooks.
10-19-26 -
Apples HomeView: A Peripheral in Search of a Purpose
Apple’s new $299 HomeView combines a HomePod speaker with a small touchscreen and Siri AI, but its limited app selection and unclear purpose make it hard to recommend until real-world use cases emerge.
10-15-26 -
Fourth-Gen Apple TV 4K Brings Hands-Free Siri AI at a Whopping $299
The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K brings hands-free Siri AI, an easier-to-find Siri Remote, and more home theater support. Pre-orders are open now, with devices arriving on 13 November 2026.
10-14-26 -
HomePod mini 2 Adds Siri AI, S10 Chip, and Sound Glow
The HomePod mini 2 brings Siri AI, an S10 chip, Wi-Fi 6E, and Sound Glow lighting to Apple’s smallest smart speaker. It also enables four-speaker surround sound with the new Apple TV 4K. Pre-orders are open now at $149.
10-13-26 -
DEVONagent Pro 3.12
Research software updates with added support for Dark mode and user interface updates. ($49.95 new, free update, __ MB, macOS 13+)
10-13-26 -
Bookends 16.0
Reference management tool adds new browser extension feature that examines Web pages for reference materials. ($74.99 new, free update, 146.3 MB, macOS 11+)
10-13-26 -
BusyCal 2026.4.1 and BusyContacts 2026.4.1
Maintenance updates for the calendar and contact management apps. ($49.99 new for each new, free update, various sizes, macOS 13.5+)
10-13-26 -
SoundSource 6.1.5
Introduces a new Control Center special source that captures audio the Mac receives via AirPlay. ($49 new, free update, 55.8 MB, macOS 15+)
10-13-26 -
Mactracker 8.3
Popular encyclopedia of Apple products updated with recent hardware releases. (Free, 268 MB, macOS 11+)
10-13-26 -
Why Full Disk Access Mattersand What Apple Should Fix
Full Disk Access is a blunt instrument with a lousy interface for users and developers alike. Here’s what Apple should fix, which apps legitimately need it, and which ones you can safely remove from your list.
10-08-26 -
Apple Announces Welcome Home Product Launch for 13 October 2026
Apple has announced a home-focused product launch for 13 October 2026. Expected products include a long-rumored touchscreen home hub alongside a new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini. And more?
10-07-26 -
AppBITS: RetroMac and Reframe Let You Theme Your Mac Like Its 1999
The free RetroMac app themes your Mac to look like System 6, Mac OS 9, or even Windows 98. Its companion browser Reframe wraps today’s Web in old browser chrome and can throttle your connection to modem speeds. Both are wonderfully impractical.
10-06-26 -
iPhone 18 Pro Max AT&T Users: Update to iOS 27.0.1 and New Carrier Settings
If you have an iPhone 18 Pro Max on AT&T, update to iOS 27.0.1 immediately and install the new carrier settings to avoid a service-disrupting bug that may require hardware replacement.
10-06-26 -
SuperDuper 4.0.9
Maintenance update for the backup app with fixes for multiple network destination problems. ($43.95 new, free update, 34.8 MB, macOS 14+)
10-06-26 -
Logic Pro 12.4
Maintenance update that’s heaving with improvements and bug fixes. ($199.99 new, free update, 3.22 GB, macOS 15.4+)
10-06-26 -
Final Cut Pro 12.4, Compressor 5.4, and Motion 6.4
Adds new Cinematic mode effect capabilities for those running macOS 27 Golden Gate. ($299.99/$49.99/$49.99 new or $129.99 annually with Apple Creator Studio subscription, free update, various sizes, macOS 15.6+)
10-06-26 -
Fantastical 4.2.2
Calendar app adds link detection to invite responses and improves syncing of Microsoft Graph accounts. ($57 annual subscription, free update, 60.8 MB, macOS 12+)
10-06-26 -
EagleFiler 1.9.22
Addresses a few bug fixes related to macOS 27 Golden Gate. ($49.99 new, free update, 34.2 MB, macOS 10.13+)
10-06-26 -
DEVONthink 4.4.1
Brings significant enhancements to Markdown and document editing. ($99 new for standard and $199 for Pro new, free update, 94.9 MB, macOS 13+)
10-05-26 -
Apple Plans to Tighten Full Disk Access Controls
Blurb: Apple has signaled forthcoming changes to Full Disk Access in macOS, seemingly in response to risks from AI agents like Meta’s Muse accessing users’ files, mail, messages, and browsing history. How important is Full Disk Access to your ...
10-02-26 -
Panorama X 10.2.4
Updates the relational database app for macOS 27 Golden Gate and California tax code. ($100 new, free update, 46 MB, macOS 10.12+)
10-02-26 -
Keynote 15.4, Numbers 15.4, and Pages 15.4
Updates Numbers with a lengthy list of new trigonometry, statistics, and logic functions. ($129.99 annual Apple Creator Studio subscription, various sizes, macOS 26+)
10-02-26 -
iMovie 10.4.5
Adds a new editing feature for Final Cut Camera users. (Free, 3.6 GB, macOS 27+)
10-02-26 -
Carbon Copy Cloner 7.2.1
Maintenance update for drive cloning and backup utility with fixes for macOS 27 Golden Gate. ($49.99 new, free update, 30.1 MB, macOS 13+)
10-02-26 -
Airfoil 5.13
Restores support for streaming to Apple TV and HomePod devices. ($35 new, free update, 30.6 MB, macOS 14.4+)
10-01-26 -
The Brakes Are Not Connected
Slowing AI development and keeping humans in the loop both sound reassuring. Mark Gibbs argues that neither is a real brake. What matters are external constraints the AI cannot override, bypass, reinterpret, or quietly persuade someone to remove.
10-01-26 -
Glenn Fleishman Condemns Stalker-Enabling AirTag Silencer
ElevationLab’s AirTag Silencer lets anyone disable the safety alerts that help stalking and domestic violence victims detect hidden trackers. Glenn Fleishman is calling for an immediate recall.Read original article
09-29-26 -
iSpec the Body Electric: Exploring iPhone Battery Life Metrics
What does 36 hours of video playback actually mean for your iPhone battery life? After analyzing specs for 55 iPhone models, one thing is clear: Apple’s new “typical use” metric is long overdue.
09-28-26 -
Apple Patches Zero-Day Exploit Alongside September 2026 OS Fixes
A zero-day CoreGraphics exploit is being used in “extremely sophisticated attacks against specific targeted individuals.” Apple has patched it in iOS 26.7.1 and related updates, while OS 27.0.1 brings largely unspecified bug fixes.
09-28-26 -
Simon Willison Charts 2026s Rapid AI Progress
Skeptical about how fast AI is really moving? This chronological tour by AI researcher Simon Willison, documenting 2026’s LLM developments, may change your mind.Read original article
09-25-26 -
Timing 2026.5
Introduces an MCP server that connects to AI agents running on your Mac. ($108/$132/$192 annual subscriptions, free update, 36.3 MB, macOS 12+)

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