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09-10-26 -
iPhone 18 Pro Gets A20 Pro and Variable Aperture Camera
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max pair the faster A20 Pro chip with a variable-aperture Fusion Main camera, a smaller, more capable Dynamic Island, longer battery life, and higher prices, while otherwise changing surprisingly little from last year.
09-10-26 -
Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 Add Health Sensing and Audio Intelligence
Apple’s new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 pair redesigned health sensors with the S11 chip for denser heart-rate data, Readiness scores, and Audio Intelligence, while Ultra 4 gains substantially longer battery life and Series 12 brings back ...
09-09-26 -
AirPods 5 Improve Noise Cancellation, Gain More AirPods Pro Features
Apple’s AirPods 5 bring Active Noise Cancellation to both models, improve water resistance to IP57, and add more AirPods Pro features, while the higher-end version offers longer battery life, wireless charging, and stem-based volume control at a...
09-04-26 -
CleanShot X 5.0
Major upgrade for the screenshot utility adds new editing and video enhancement capabilities. ($35 new, free update, 77.7 MB, macOS 13+)
09-04-26 -
Fantastical 4.1.19
Calendar app adds the ability to extract events from images. ($57 annual subscription, free update, 60.8 MB, macOS 12+)
09-02-26 -
Comcast Turns Wi-Fi Gateways into Motion Detectors
Comcast is promoting the WiFi Motion feature of its free Xfinity Shield service, which uses Wi-Fi signals to detect movement in your home. It’s opt-in, but the underlying technology could theoretically do far more than Comcast acknowledges—inc...
09-01-26 -
Apple TV Subscriptions Jump from $12.99 to $14.99 Per Month
Apple has raised Apple TV subscription prices by $2 per month, marking the second significant increase in as many years. The annual plan jumps $20, from $99 to $119.
08-31-26 -
No Email Issue on 7 September 2026 for Labor Day
We’re taking a brief break from building an email issue of TidBITS next week for the Labor Day holiday in the United States, so look for the next issue in your mailbox on 14 September 2026. Check our website for coverage of Apple’s iPhone anno...
08-31-26 -
BBEdit 16.0.3
Brings significant performance improvements when reading large files. ($59.99 new, free update, 32.2 MB, macOS 14+)
08-28-26 -
Parallels Desktop 27
Upgrades the virtualization software with support for macOS 27 Golden Gate and adds OpenGL 4.3 graphics driver support. ($99.99 Standard Edition subscription, free update, 5.4 MB, macOS 14+)
08-28-26 -
DEVONthink 4.4
Document and information manager updated with AI assistant and Markdown enhancements. ($99 new for standard and $199 for Pro, free update, 94.9 MB, macOS 13+)
08-28-26 -
Audio Hijack 4.6, SoundSource 6.1.2, and Piezo 1.9.10
Three Rogue Amoeba audio apps add initial compatibility with macOS 27 Golden Gate. ($69/$49/$29 new, free updates, various sizes, multiple system requirements)
08-28-26 -
Acorn 8.6.2
Adds the ability to to take a layered screenshot of all your open windows from the Dock menu. ($29.99 new, free update, 36.9 MB, macOS 14+)
08-28-26 -
1Password 8.12.34
Allows 1Password for Claude to sign in to supported sign-in providers. ($47.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 12+)
08-28-26 -
Apples Surprise and Shine Event Set for 9 September 2026
Apple has announced its annual iPhone event for 9 September 2026. The “Surprise and Shine” event will be CEO John Ternus’s first product launch, with rumors pointing to a foldable iPhone alongside iPhone 18 Pro updates, new Apple Watch model...
08-26-26 -
Speed Limiters, Short Cables, and Other EV Road Trip Revelations
A Vermont road trip in the Hyundai IONIQ 5 revealed the joy of the car’s speed limiter feature, the frustration of short Tesla Supercharger cables on older stations, the importance of downloading offline maps before venturing into rural areas, a...
08-26-26 -
David Pogue Presenting on Apples First 50 Years at NMUG
On 2 September 2026 at 11:30 AM EDT, veteran tech journalist David Pogue discusses his latest book, Apple: The First 50 Years, at a free NMUG presentation.Read original article
08-25-26 -
M6 and M5 Ultra Debut in Updated Mac mini and Mac Studio
Apple surprised everyone with a late August announcement of the M6 and M5 Ultra chips, along with updated Mac mini and Mac Studio models. The new Macs deliver substantial performance gains—but at prices that have increased even since June.
08-24-26 -
MarsEdit 5.4.5
Reduces flickering and reloading of embedded content in the live preview window. ($59.95 new, free update, 23.8 MB, macOS 10.15.4+)
08-24-26 -
GraphicConverter 12.5.3
Brings improvements and bug fixes to the Swiss Army knife of graphics programs. ($39.95 new, free update, 251.8 MB, macOS 10.13+)
08-24-26 -
Downie 4.12.13
Maintenance update for the video downloading utility. ($19.99 new, free update, 42.7 MB, macOS 11+)
08-24-26 -
Evernote 11.30.6
Introduces an MCP server to connect the information management app to Claude and ChatGPT. (Free/$99/$249 new, free update, 323.1 MB, macOS 11+)
08-24-26 -
Fantastical 4.1.18 and Cardhop 2.4.9
Maintenance updates for the calendar and contact management apps. ($56.99 annual subscription, free update, various sizes, macOS 12+)
08-24-26 -
Quicken Classic 9.2
Financial management app updated with enhanced investment, budgeting, and business features. (77.88/$101.88/$143.88 annual subscription, free update, 3.2 MB, macOS 13+)
08-24-26 -
Retrobatch 2.4.1
Bulk image processing utility updated with a few new features. ($29.99/$49.99 new, free update, 58.3 MB, macOS 12+)
08-20-26 -
WhatCable Reports on USB-C Cable Power and Speed
USB-C cables look alike but vary wildly in capability. WhatCable, a free utility for Apple silicon Macs, shows you exactly what each cable supports for charging, data transfer, and display. The paid WhatCable Pro adds persistent cable naming and a...
08-19-26 -
SetShot Tracks macOS Settings Changes
Have you ever suspected macOS of silently changing your settings during an update? Adam Engst’s free SetShot captures and compares snapshots of your Mac’s configuration so you can catch those changes—and maintain a journal of your own custom...
08-17-26 -
Testing Jetpack Searchs AI Answers Feature on TidBITS
The TidBITS search engine now sports AI-generated summaries above the usual results, courtesy of a beta feature from Jetpack Search. The question is whether these AI Answers are worth the screen real estate—what do you think?
08-17-26 -
1Password 8.12.33
Adds support for using as a macOS AutoFill provider to natively fill and save credentials in Safari and other apps. ($47.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 12+)
08-17-26 -
Logic Pro 12.3.1
Maintenance release for the professional audio app. ($199.99 new or $129.99 annually with Apple Creator Studio subscription, free update, 3.22 GB, macOS 15.6+)
08-17-26 -
Apple Backpatches Beta Security Fixes into macOS 26.6.2, iOS/iPadOS 26.6.1, a...
08-14-26 -
Airfoil 5.12.7 and Fission 2.9.5
Two Rogue Amoeba audio apps add initial compatibility with macOS 27 Golden Gate. ($35 each new, free update, various sizes, macOS 14.4+)
08-14-26 -
Bookends 15.4.3
Brings an improved PDF display focus view and an enhanced edit pane user interface. ($74.99 new, free update, 143.9 MB, macOS 11+)
08-14-26 -
Microsoft Office for Mac 16.112
Updates Excel with a few Copilot-related features and Outlooks with several improvements. ($179.99 new for one-time purchase, $99.99/$129.99 annual subscription options, free update, macOS 13+)
08-14-26 -
Unite Pro 1.7
Brings improved 1Password autofill to the site-specific browser. ($39.99 new, free update, 34.8 MB, macOS 15+)
08-14-26 -
TextExpander 8.4.7
Updates the text expansion utility with clearer Secure Input status and a couple of new features. ($40 annual subscription, free update, 35.7 MB, macOS 11.1+)
08-14-26 -
Decades After HyperCard, AI Is Democratizing Development Again
HyperCard once let non-programmers build real software, but nothing since has matched it—until now. Adam Engst discovers that AI development tools like Claude Code and Codex finally let him create the apps he has always imagined.
08-10-26 -
PowerPhotos 3.4.3
Photos library manager brings improved compatibility with the public beta version of macOS 27 Golden Gate. ($39.95 new, free update, 39.7 MB, macOS 14+)
08-10-26 -
OmniFocus 4.8.13
Brings an updated crash catcher that's compatible with newer versions of macOS. ($74.99 new, free update, 40.4 MB, macOS 14+)
08-10-26 -
Lightroom Classic 15.5
Adds a new Render to DNG option. ($9.99/$19.99/$59.99 monthly Creative Cloud subscription, free update, macOS 14+)
08-10-26 -
Camo Studio 2.8.2
Maintenance update for the virtual camera system focused on improving reliability. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 160.2 MB, macOS 12.3+)
08-10-26 -
1Password 8.12.30
Introduces the ability to run a local MCP server to connect to AI assistants. ($47.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 12+)
08-10-26 -
Mac Delivery Times Stretch to Months for Some Models
Need a new Mac? The global chip shortage means some configurations now take months to arrive. We look at Apple’s current delivery estimates and offer strategies for those who can’t afford to wait that long.
08-09-26 -
AppBITS: TerminalWidget Turns Scripted Output into Visual Widgets
Tired of checking Terminal to see if your script finished? TerminalWidget displays command line output, Shortcuts results, and AppleScript data as customizable widgets that sync across your Apple devices, giving power users a visual dashboard for ...
08-06-26 -
Apple Fixes Screen Sharing Vulnerability in Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma
Apple has released updates to macOS 26.6.1, 15.7.9, and 14.8.9 to fix a Screen Sharing vulnerability that could let an attacker “on the network” connect without valid credentials. Update soon.
08-03-26 -
SuperDuper 4s Radical New Interface Explains Itself as You Use It
SuperDuper 4 might be the first backup app that tells you in plain English exactly what it’s going to do and what it has done. Developer Dave Nanian’s new “narrative” interface embeds documentation directly into the interaction model.
08-02-26 -
BusyCal 2026.3.1 and BusyContacts 2026.3.1
Calendar and contacts management apps updated with user interface improvements and bug fixes. ($49.99 new for each, free update, various sizes, macOS 12.4+)
08-02-26 -
4K Video Downloader Plus 26.2
Brings better file organization and smarter YouTube channel subscriptions to the video downloading utility. (Free with paid license options, free update, 271.6 MB, macOS 12+)
08-02-26 -
EagleFiler 1.9.21
Adds support for the beta versions of macOS 27 Golden Gate. ($49.99 new, free update, 34.2 MB, macOS 10.13+)
08-02-26 -
Mimestream 1.10.6
Gmail-specific email app updated with important compatibility fix for macOS 26.6 Tahoe. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 12.9 MB, macOS 12+)

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