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If you want to ensure that someone using your iPhone can’t peek into private apps, read on to learn about a new feature in iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 that lets you require Face ID or Touch ID authentication before the app opens.

Maintenance release for the menu bar system monitoring utility. ($11.99 new, free update, 19.9 MB, macOS 11+)

Improves footnote and endnote functionality. ($69.99 new, free update, 105.9 MB, macOS 10.13+)

Brings a new image adjustment feature and performance enhancements. ($9.99/$19.99/$59.99 monthly Creative Cloud subscription, free update, macOS 13.1+)

Maintenance update for the file transfer app with improvements and bug fixes. ($45 new, free update, 37.4 MB, macOS 12+)

Personal finance management app improves performance of iCloud Drive syncing. ($65 new, free update, 153.4 MB, macOS 12+)

Improvements and fixes for the bundled calendar and contact apps. ($56.99 annual subscription new, free update, various sizes, macOS 12+)

Maintenance update focused on improvements and bug fixes for Outlook. ($149.99 new for one-time purchase, $99.99/$69.99 annual subscription options, free update, macOS 12+)

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