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iPhone 16 Pro Slightly Outperforms iPhone 17 for Macro Photos - TidBITS
Adam Engst finds that, despite similar specs on paper, macro photos from last year’s iPhone 16 Pro edge out those from the new iPhone 17—but the difference is sufficiently subtle that it might not...
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· 19d
Tracking My iPhone Camera Usage With a Deep Dive into EXIF Data - TidBITS
Adam Engst investigates whether his choice to downgrade from a triple-camera iPhone 16 Pro to a dual-camera iPhone 17 was justified by analyzing a year’s worth of photos using EXIF metadata.
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· 20d
Apple’s DMA Criticism Highlights Tech-Government Power Struggle - TidBITS
Apple issued a statement arguing that the EU’s Digital Markets Act harms user experience and safety, but the core issue may be competing mandates: a democratic regulator representing all EU residents...
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· 27d
macOS 26 Tahoe Won’t Install on the M3 Ultra Mac Studio - TidBITS
The title says it all—if you have a Mac Studio powered by an M3 Ultra chip, you cannot upgrade to macOS 26 Tahoe at this time. macOS 15.7 Sequoia will install, or you can wait until Apple resolves the...
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· 29d
Apple Updates Older Operating Systems with OS 26 Security Fixes - TidBITS
If you haven’t yet upgraded to OS 26 (and most people shouldn’t), you should instead install the other security updates that Apple released for older operating systems. Apple even fixed a zero-day...
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· Sep 15
When Should You Upgrade to Apple’s OS 26 Releases? - TidBITS
Apple has released the first versions of its 2026 operating systems—macOS 26 Tahoe, iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, visionOS 26, tvOS 26, and HomePod Software 26. You might want to upgrade right away,...
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· Sep 13
Memory Integrity Enforcement Bolsters iPhone Security - TidBITS
Apple’s new Memory Integrity Enforcement feature, available only on iPhone 17 models and the iPhone Air, represents a significant advancement in preventing memory-based security exploits used by mercenary...
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· Sep 13
iPhone Satellite Features Remain Free for Another Year - TidBITS
Apple has quietly extended free satellite features for iPhone 14 and 15 users for another year, suggesting that the company continues to view satellite connectivity as an ecosystem enhancement rather...
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· Sep 11
AirPods Pro 3 Improve Noise Cancellation, Add Workout Tracking and Live Translation - TidBITS
Apple’s latest AirPods Pro 3 expand the boundaries of what wireless earbuds can do, adding significantly improved noise cancellation, heart rate tracking, and real-time language translation.
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· Sep 10
Apple Releases New Apple Watch SE, Apple Watch Series 11, and Apple Watch Ultra 3 - TidBITS
The latest Apple Watch lineup arrives with updates across all three models. The Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3 gain health monitoring improvements, the Ultra 3 adds satellite connectivity,...
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· Sep 4
Atlassian Acquires The Browser Company for $610 Million - TidBITS
In an all-cash deal, Atlassian adds The Browser Company’s Arc and Dia to its suite of workplace tools. Hopefully, Atlassian will recognize the value in connecting Arc’s productivity features with...
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