Latest macOS Catalina News

How to download and install older macOS versions on compatible Macs

If you've ever have to wipe the drive of a very old Mac, you know you need an old macOS to get it running again. Beyond Restore, Apple only grudgingly allows downloads, but others are trying to make it easier.

William Gallagher 2 months ago 6

Google Gemini Mac app focuses on speed over deep integration

Google released a Gemini macOS app that brings its AI onto the desktop, but after I tried it, I found that it works more like a quick-access tool than a fully integrated assistant like Siri.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 1

Adobe announces Firefly AI Assistant as it expands into agentic AI tools

Adobe is doubling down on artificial intelligence with a new tool designed to help users create and edit projects across multiple Adobe products.

Amber Neely 2 months ago 1

How to make an external bootable drive in macOS Tahoe

You can still make an external macOS bootable drive, but Apple's tighter security procedures mean you have to prepare for it before your internal drive fails. Here's how to do it all, and what's been changed from before, in macOS Tahoe.

William Gallagher and Mike Wuerthele 2 months ago 12

Testing of second iOS 26.5, macOS 26.5 developer beta builds now underway

Apple is now on its second round of developer betas for iOS 26.5, iPadOS 26.5, watchOS 26.5, tvOS 26.5, visionOS 26.5, and macOS Tahoe 26.5.

Malcolm Owen 2 months ago 0

Old iWork apps are now gone, Creator Studio iWork apps are still free

On April 13, Apple stopped providing downloads for the previous versions of Pages, Keynote, and Numbers. Instead, download the Creator Studio versions of the apps that are still free.

Malcolm Owen 2 months ago 6

Game development diary: TestFlight, trial by fire, and a trophy

The in-development word game "Character Limit" faced testers in the last two months, but as TestFlight got underway, an unexpected game convention opportunity went especially well.

Malcolm Owen 2 months ago 3

Inside iOS 26 - How to add free custom ringtones to your iPhone

The iOS 26 update doesn't make it easy to add custom ringtones, but with a few tools and some patience, you can still do it for free.

Andrew Orr 2 months ago 7

Apple has released macOS 26.4.1 with unspecified bug fixes

On April 9, Apple released macOS 26.4.1 to the public, alongside vague release notes that just discuss that the update contains bug fixes.

Oliver Haslam 2 months ago 4

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