Adam Engst examines Apple’s Digital ID—which lets you present passport-based identification at TSA checkpoints using Wallet—but questions its usefulness when physical IDs are still required in most cases. He also provides a detailed guide to…
Adam Engst compares the Classic and Unified views in iOS 26’s Phone app across dialing, contacts, Favorites, Recents, voicemail, and call filtering—ultimately favoring Unified because of how its design reduces inadvertent calls. Adam also notes…
In this issue, Adam Engst runs down Apple’s OS 26.1 releases, highlighting improvements like Liquid Glass’s new Tinted option, AutoMix over AirPlay, and the return of Slide Over. He also explains Canva’s consolidation of Affinity…
Joe Kissell delivers sobering news about Nisus Writer, revealing that the beloved Mac word processor appears to have no active development, minimal company presence, and an uncertain future. Meanwhile, Adam Engst reports on a happier…
Apple’s latest M5 chip powers speed bump updates to the 14-inch MacBook Pro, 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pro, and Vision Pro. Adam Engst analyzes the improvements to these updated devices. He also takes a deep…
If Apple’s new Liquid Glass interface has been making text harder to read, you’ll appreciate Adam Engst’s detailed guide to taming transparency across all Apple operating systems. Adam also explores how a bug affecting juice…
We explore the tension between tools and content in Apple’s worldview, as Adam Engst explains his fundamental concern with the new Liquid Glass interface design—it’s not just about occasional illegibility, but rather a philosophical shift…
Apple has released 26.0.1 updates across its operating system lineup to fix various early bugs, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth issues on new iPhones, installation problems for the M3 Ultra Mac Studio, and tvOS audio syncing…
Following last week’s big release, we’re focusing on macOS 26 Tahoe details of interest to both early adopters and those waiting on the sidelines. Notably, macOS 26 now enables FileVault boot protection during installation for…
In this packed issue, Adam Engst explores Apple’s latest gadgets, including the iPhone 17 lineup and the sleek iPhone Air, focusing on some under-the-radar aspects of this new model. Additionally, he looks at the new…
Apple has announced its annual iPhone event for 9 September 2025, with rumors indicating a thinner iPhone 17 Air model replacing the Plus version, along with updates to the Apple Watch lineup. In a significant…
We’re taking next Monday’s email issue off for Labor Day, so TidBITS will return to your inbox on 8 September 2025. Apple has released emergency security updates for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to patch a…
Apple has restored blood oxygen monitoring functionality for previously limited U.S. Apple Watch users through iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1, implementing a new iPhone-based processing approach to work around Masimo’s patent claims. Adam Engst explores…
In this issue, Adam Engst compares T-Mobile’s new T-Satellite service with Apple’s free satellite features in terms of coverage, user experience, and pricing. He then explores The Browser Company’s pivot to a subscription model with…
Apple’s Q3 2025 financial results hit record territory with $94 billion in revenue, powered by strong iPhone, Mac, and Services performance despite tariff pressures. On the software front, Apple released security-focused updates across its operating…