Topic: Mac OS X
Setapp offers all-you-can-use downloads of more than 60 Mac apps for a $9.99 monthly fee
01/25/2017, 02:01 pm
MacPaw is offering Mac users an alternative to the Mac App Store to acquire new software, with the launch of the subscription-based Setapp providing access to a collection of more than 60 downloadable apps, for $9.99 per month.
New macOS 10.12.3 update implements MacBook Pro GPU fix, rectifies Safari battery drain
01/23/2017, 01:01 pm
In conjunction with iOS, tvOS, and watchOS updates, Apple has also released the 10.12.3 update to macOS Sierra, bringing GPU driver updates to the 2016 MacBook Pro, and a fix for PDF corruption.
Apple updates pro video apps with bug fixes, feature additions
01/19/2017, 09:01 pm
Apple on Thursday updated its suite of video editing tools -- Final Cut Pro X, Motion and Compressor -- with a number of minor feature additions, bug fixes and general performance improvements.
'Fruitfly' malware patched by Apple relies on 'ancient' Mac system calls
01/18/2017, 02:01 pm
Newly-patched Mac malware relies on some antiquated code predating the OS X era, but has been used in some previous real-world attacks on biomedical research groups, according to a prominent security software maker.
Apple updates Logic Pro X with Touch Bar support, GarageBand for iOS with new options & interface
01/18/2017, 01:01 pm
Apple on Wednesday released updates to two of its audio production apps -- Logic Pro X for the Mac, and GarageBand on iOS -- adding customizable Touch Bar support on the former, and features like a redesigned sound browser on the latter.
Apple fixes El Capitan kernel issue in supplemental security update
01/17/2017, 04:01 pm
Apple on Tuesday issued a supplemental security update for OS X 10.11.6, fixing a kernel issue for El Capitan users that causes affected Macs to 'occasionally become unresponsive.'
Hands On: SuperDuper! 2.9.1 backup tool updated for macOS Sierra
01/13/2017, 07:01 pm
AppleInsider continues its ongoing backup tool examination series, and examines long-standing utility SuperDuper! that promises to protect your data with speed and ease of use.
Apple culture of secrecy claimed to cause Swift lead's exit, but Chris Lattner denies report
01/13/2017, 08:01 am
According to colleagues, Swift developer Chris Lattner reportedly left Apple because of a culture of secrecy within the company -- a claim that Lattner denies.
Apple issues fourth macOS Sierra beta, second update in less than a week
01/12/2017, 01:01 pm
Apple on Thursday updated its beta macOS for the second time in a week, and has made the fourth beta of macOS Sierra available to developers for evaluation and testing.
Apple's changes to macOS PDF handling stymie third-party developers, cause data loss
01/03/2017, 09:01 am
Apple's changes to how it handles PDFs in macOS Sierra are causing problems with third-party utilities, with the most profound issue potentially causing the removal of an optical character recognition layer from user's files.
Disk Drill 3 brings file recovery tools to Mac hard drives
12/28/2016, 03:12 pm
If you don't have a good backup of your Mac, and as a result have lost something important, Disk Drill 3 aims to restore what's gone and try to protect you against future problems. AppleInsider offers a closer look.
New version of Carbon Copy Cloner fully Sierra compatible, backs up your Mac like it always has
12/27/2016, 07:12 am
The new version of long and storied app Carbon Copy Cloner adds full macOS Sierra support, plus implements features aimed to make using it easier and faster for everybody to use -- AppleInsider delves into the latest version.
ChronoSync 4.7.1 adds cloud services and smart scanning to automated back up app
12/26/2016, 07:12 am
New features make stand-alone backup app ChronoSync easier and quicker to use -- AppleInsider sees if it can add to, or replace, Apple's Time Machine.
Spotify macOS client update adds Touch Bar, AirPods auto-pause support
12/23/2016, 10:12 am
Music streaming service Spotify has updated its macOS app, adding both Touch Bar support, and implementation of the auto-pause feature for Apple's wireless AirPods.
Examined: project management tool OmniPlan 3.6 with Touch Bar support in macOS Sierra
12/17/2016, 10:12 am
Recent Omni Group project management tool OmniPlan has always been one of the best tools for Gantt charts, but the 3.6 update makes good use of the new MacBook Pro's Touch Bar as well. AppleInsider examines the new offering.
Apple posts first macOS Sierra 10.12.3, iOS 10.2.1, tvOS 10.1.1 betas for developer testing
12/14/2016, 01:12 pm
Wasting no time, Apple has posted the first developer-only betas of macOS 10.12.3, iOS 10.2, and tvOS 10.1.1 just a day after releasing 10.12.2.
Slack adds group & individual video calls to workplace chat platform
12/13/2016, 03:12 pm
Slack on Tuesday announced the launch of video calling for its popular workplace collaboration platform, which is rolling out to Mac, Windows, and Chrome users over the next few days.
CrossOver 16 adds Microsoft Office 2013 & 64-bit application virtualization
12/13/2016, 03:12 pm
Windows software solution CrossOver for macOS has updated, and with the update comes full compatibility for the Microsoft Office 2013 suite and 64-bit applications for the first time.
Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 technology preview brings MacBook Pro Touch Bar controls
12/13/2016, 03:12 pm
As promised at the MacBook Pro release event, Adobe has made available a technology preview version of image editing suite Photoshop CC 2017 for Mac, adding beta versions of contextual touch tools to the Touch Bar.
Apple releases macOS 10.12.2 with auto-unlock & GPU fixes, Touch Bar screenshot support
12/13/2016, 01:12 pm
Apple on Tuesday issued an update for Sierra, the latest version of macOS, addressing a number of bugs and issues, including fixes for auto-unlock with Apple Watch, graphics processing issues on the latest MacBook Pro hardware, and taking screenshots of the Touch Bar on new models.