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Apple’s Q4 2026 Earnings—New CEO, Same Script, Record Profits
John Ternus’s first earnings call as Apple CEO was as boring as any under Tim Cook, despite record iPhone and Services revenues. But amid the Siri AI cheerleading, Apple teased plans to charge for heavy AI use and touted ads in Maps.
BBEdit 16.1
Brings significant new features and performance improvements to the venerable text editor. ($59.99 new, free update, 35 MB, macOS 14+)
Apple Creator Studio Adds New Creation Tools and Intelligence Features
Apple's Creator Studio subscription bundle of creative apps will be updated later this month with expanded creation tools and new generative AI features, including integrating MotionVFX video effects into Final Cut Pro.
Unite Pro 1.8.1
Updates site-specific browser with fixes for failed app launches and improvements to its password manager. ($39.99 new, free update, 35 MB, macOS 15+)
SoundSource 6.1.6
Updates the ARK audio plug-in to reduce latency, closes a security hole, and fixes audio glitches. ($49 new, free update, 57.3 MB, macOS 15+)
Quicken Classic 9.3
Brings a variety of enhancements to the financial management app. ($83.88/$107.88/$149.88 annual subscription, free update, 3.2 MB, macOS 13+)
Evernote 11.40.3
Improves recordings and transcripts in the information management app. (Free/$99/$249 new, free update, 348.2 MB, macOS 11+)
BusyCal 2026.4.4 and BusyContacts 2026.4.2
Brings event duration improvements to BusyCal. ($49.99 new for each, free update, various sizes, macOS 13.5+)
AppBITS: PubKeep Opens and Edits Orphaned Microsoft Publisher Files on the Mac
When Microsoft announced it was retiring Microsoft Publisher, developer Adam Anderly first built a converter to turn old Publisher files into PDFs. Then he went further, creating PubKeep, a Publisher replacement for macOS and Windows that opens and edits those files.
Firefox 159
Brings a few updates for macOS users, including the native macOS share picker. (Free, 164.8 MB, macOS 10.15+)
New MacBook Pro Gets PROLED XDR Display, Touchscreen, Dynamic Island
The MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display brings iPhone-style features to the laptop: a stunning tandem OLED screen, Dynamic Island, and touchscreen interface. Despite these additions, the new models are lighter and only $400 more than standard versions.
M6 Comes to the 14-inch MacBook Pro and iMac
Apple’s M6 chip now powers the entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac. The updates are welcome but routine—if your current Mac meets your needs, there’s no compelling reason to upgrade.
iPad mini Gets Larger OLED Display, A20 Pro, and Landscape-Edge Camera
Apple has updated the iPad mini with an 8.5-inch OLED display, an A20 Pro chip, a front camera on the landscape edge, and new IP67 water resistance in a thinner, lighter design. It’s a significantly enhanced device, but the price now starts at $699, a substantial increase.
Yojimbo 4.7
Brings interface and usability improvements to the information organizer. ($30 new, free update, 9.1 MB, macOS 10.15.6+)
Typinator 10.3
Improves reliability of syncing text expansion sets. ($29.99 annual subscription, free update, 49.6 MB, macOS 13+)
Live Home 3D 5.1
Home design software adds photorealistic generative AI rendering. ($79.99/$149.99 new, free update, 681.9 MB, macOS 13+)
Coherence X 6.2
Site-specific browser enables automatic app updates by default. ($39.99 new, free update, 25.8 MB, macOS 15+)
CleanMyMac X 5.7.2
Brings email and Google Chrome browser tab cleanup features to the Mac maintenance utility. ($39.95 annual subscription, free update, 218.3 MB, macOS 11+)
Cardhop 2.5.1
Brings a handful of improvements to the contact management app. ($57 annual subscription, free update, 25 MB, macOS 12+)
OS 27.2 Gives Siri AI a Memory and Brings Small Improvements
Apple’s OS 27.2 updates give Siri AI conversation memory, new languages, and deeper personal context. Other highlights include improvements to Shared Albums, context-aware suggestions in Messages, the HomePod’s Sound Glow light show, and fixes for hundreds of security vulnerabilities.
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