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Friday August 22, 2025. 10:10 PM
Don’t miss this free presentation where former Apple executive Mike Shebanek—inventor of the VoiceOver screen reader—shares insider stories from his 19-year tenure developing revolutionary products like the original iMac, Rosetta, Boot Camp, and the first iPad.
Longtime Apple observer John Siracusa reports that Apple’s new AppleCare One plan has significant issues with multiple macOS user accounts, forcing him to pay more for individual device coverage.Read original article
Apple has raised the monthly Apple TV+ price to $12.99 while keeping the annual $99 plan unchanged. Prices are up across the industry, but Apple TV+’s smaller, originals-only library makes it a tougher sell for long-term subscriptions.
Thursday August 21, 2025. 11:45 PM
Take this quick quiz to test your knowledge of what makes for a legal email address.Read original article
Apple has finally brought its Self Service Repair program to Canada, though most Canadians other than Red Green will still find it easier to rely on a repair shop.Read original article
Wednesday August 20, 2025. 08:55 PM
Apple has released emergency security updates for multiple operating systems to block a zero-day vulnerability exploited in sophisticated attacks targeting specific individuals.
Monday August 18, 2025. 08:52 PM
Updates the open-source video conversion program with a few additions and improvements. (Free, 43.6 MB, macOS 10.13+)
Brings new screen recording capabilities, a lengthy list of bug fixes, and a change in system requirements. ($169 new, free update, 89.3 MB, macOS 14+)
Brings updates to Excel and Outlook. ($149.99 new for one-time purchase, $99.99/$129.99 annual subscription options, free update, macOS 12+)
Friday August 15, 2025. 11:48 PM
After a question arose in TidBITS Talk, we wondered just how invested TidBITS readers are in the Apple ecosystem. Does everyone use Apple devices whenever available, or do many of us mix our Apple devices with those from other manufacturers?
A recent Slashdot comment from Steve Wozniak explains why he gave away his Apple wealth and reveals his lifelong philosophy of valuing happiness over accomplishment.
Thursday August 14, 2025. 11:16 PM
The cross-platform app TickTick does an excellent job of combining tasks and events into a single view, making it easy to see what you have on tap for the day. But it goes far beyond the basics, with a plethora of advanced features that answer most people’s “can it do...
Thanks to a U.S. Customs ruling, Apple has found a technical workaround that restores blood oxygen monitoring capabilities to recently purchased Apple Watches in the U.S. by processing the sensor data on the iPhone instead of the watch.
Tuesday August 12, 2025. 12:29 AM
With GPT-5, OpenAI moves away from requiring users to choose between many different models in ChatGPT, instead allowing the system to automatically pick the right tool for each job. In an ideal world, this general approach would enable AI companies to enhance performance and ...
Saturday August 9, 2025. 01:48 AM
The Browser Company has launched a paid subscription for its AI-powered Dia browser, even though it’s still in beta. But with increasing competition from Microsoft, Google, and others, Dia faces an uphill battle for user adoption.
Friday August 8, 2025. 09:35 PM
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.
Thursday August 7, 2025. 06:39 PM
Looking 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.
Tuesday August 5, 2025. 12:01 AM
Dropbox 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
Monday August 4, 2025. 11:04 PM
With 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
Adds 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+)
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