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Despite unsettling times, the 35th anniversary of TidBITS demonstrates how a commitment to clear communication and mutual respect can elevate individual capabilities and foster lasting communities.
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The results of our poll asking owners of the iPhone 15 Pro if they use the Action button, and if so, for what, show that most people have it toggle Silent mode, just like the Ring/Silent switch it replaces, open the Camera app, or don’t use it at all.
This week’s Do You Use It? poll asks owners of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max if they use the Action button, and if so, for what.
On the Chit Chat Across the Pond podcast, Adam Engst explains why the macOS 15 Sequoia beta’s monthly check-ins on screen recording permissions are not only unnecessary but actively harmful.
As an antidote to covering depressing news, Adam Engst decides to start another occasional column that collects capsule descriptions of interesting apps.
Although our concerns about our coverage of Apple earnings reports were not unfounded, a majority of readers said that they found the articles worthwhile.
We always cover Apple’s quarterly financial reports, but they’re pretty repetitive. Adam Engst asks if you find them sufficiently relevant or interesting for us to continue.