The Internet was in a twist late last week, first as reports surfaced about iOS 17.5 bringing back deleted photos and then as an awkward opt-out provision of Slack’s AI privacy principles was taken out of context. We look at the reappearing photo bug in relation to the just-released iOS 17.5.1, and Adam Engst points out the irony that ChatGPT did a better job of understanding the Slack document than people on social media. Finally, Adam reports on new tech-related aspects of travel he encountered on his first business trip since the pandemic. Notable Mac app releases this week include 1Password 8.10.32, Audio Hijack 4.4.1, BBEdit 15.1, Carbon Copy Cloner 7.0, FastScripts 3.3.2, Little Snitch 5.7.6, and Safari 17.5.
Apple has released new versions of iOS and iPadOS in response to bug reports that iOS 17.5 and iPadOS 17.5 caused deleted photos to reappear and show blank images.
After a section of a Slack document laying out its privacy principles surrounding AI was taken out of context on social media, controversy ensued. Adam Engst attempts to calm the waters, with help from ChatGPT.
Adam Engst took his first business trip in four years and found that some things have changed. He took advantage of packing and flight tracking apps, got free Wi-Fi on several flights, discovered that USB Type-A to USB-C cables are essential, learned that TSA PreCheck is easier to get, and ran across his second App Clip ever.
Watchlist
Maintenance release brings a variety of improvements and bug fixes to the password manager. ($35.88 annual subscription, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 10.15+)
Introduces a new Audio Device Selection section for enhanced audio capture through Application blocks. ($64 new, free update, 37.1 MB, macOS 14.4+)
Renames ChatGPT Worksheets to AI Chat Worksheet with preferences that provide settings to select alternative services. ($59.99 new, free update, 29.7 MB, macOS 11+
Major new release for the drive cloning and backup utility loaded with new features and enhancements. ($49.99 new, $24.99 upgrade, free update, 23.6 MB, macOS 13+)
Maintenance release for the macOS scripting utility. ($$39.95 new, free update, 4.8 MB, macOS 10.15+)
Improves detection of Wi-Fi networks for Automatic Profile Switching in macOS 14.5 Sonoma. ($45 new, free update, 32 MB, macOS 11+)
Patches a security vulnerability in Ventura and Monterey. (Free, various sizes, macOS 12+)
