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December 6, 2021
Upgrade 384: Don’t Fear the Laser (Podcast)
Apple is running out of time to deliver on its 2021 promises by Dan Moren at Macworld
December 3, 2021
Six Colors Podcast: December 3, 2021
Quick Tip: Cat-proof those HomePods by Jason Snell
Car thieves are using AirTags too by Dan Moren
December 2, 2021
How Kobo beats Kindle on library books by Jason Snell
December 1, 2021
Batch converting shortcuts for use throughout Monterey by Jason Snell
The Rebound 369: Straight-Up Toilet Paper Scam (Podcast)
Downstream 5: The Netflix Connected Universe (Podcast)
Clockwise 427: Old Man Yells at Fail Whale (Podcast)
Run shortcuts from the Mac command line by Jason Snell
Now Playing in hardware form by Jason Snell
Why Monterey’s best feature still hasn’t arrived by Jason Snell at Macworld
November 30, 2021
The Back Page: Tim Cook’s Wishlist by Dan Moren (members-only post)
November 29, 2021
Upgrade 383: Dongletown Hotel (Podcast)
November 24, 2021
Clockwise 426: Little Bobby Tables (Podcast)
Display network quality in your menu bar by Jason Snell
A Thanksgiving spread by Jason Snell (members-only post)
November 23, 2021
Apple sues spyware maker NSO Group by Jason Snell
November 22, 2021
Qualcomm has an exclusivity deal with Microsoft for Windows on ARM by Jason Snell
Shortcuts makes my Mac user automations portable by Jason Snell
Upgrade 382: Hey Car, Stop (Podcast)
David Smith extends his Apple Watch battery by Jason Snell
Why does Apple’s ‘change’ feel more forced than transformative? by Dan Moren at Macworld
November 19, 2021
Tip: Make Shortcuts into Mac Apps (sort of) by Jason Snell
Nuphy Air75: A low-profile keyboard that feels a bit cramped by Jason Snell
Six Colors Podcast: November 19, 2021
November 18, 2021
A HomePod mini on my desk by Jason Snell
‘Letterman Bumpers’ by Jason Snell
Apple Car: Nobody’s at the wheel? by Jason Snell
The Rebound 367: Grist for the Mule (Podcast)
November 17, 2021
Downstream 4: Sorry, World! (Podcast)
Clockwise 425: Neither Ultra Nor Fine (Podcast)
How the first year of Apple silicon changed the Mac forever by Jason Snell at Macworld
Apple launches a consumer “Self Service Repair” program, starting with iPhones by Dan Moren
November 16, 2021
Qualcomm expects to lose Apple’s business by Jason Snell
The future of the TV app is still unclear by Joe Rosensteel (members-only post)
November 15, 2021
Upgrade 381: Get Used to Disappointment (Podcast)
macOS Monterey’s new network quality tool by Dan Moren
If Apple keeps letting its software slip, the next big thing won’t matter by Dan Moren at Macworld
November 12, 2021
Rebuilding my smart home: Sensors active by Dan Moren (members-only post)
Six Colors Podcast: November 12, 2021
Joanna Stern embarks upon 24 hours in the metaverse by Dan Moren
November 11, 2021
2021 e-reader roundup: Kobo Sage, Kobo Libra 2, Kindle Paperwhite reviews by Jason Snell
Panic’s Playdate delayed until early 2022 by Dan Moren
The Rebound 366: We’re All Legacy Nodes (Podcast)
November 10, 2021
The Template Gun meets Shortcuts by Jason Snell
Clockwise 424: Who Doesn’t Love Sensible Scissors? (Podcast)
Apple’s keyboards are boring again, and that’s fine by Jason Snell at Macworld
Apple’s request for a stay denied in Epic case by Dan Moren
Apple reaches out to small businesses via new Business Essentials service by Jason Snell
November 9, 2021
Take Control of Photos, version 2.2 by Jason Snell
Twitter Blue arrives, with news aggregation inside by Jason Snell
‘The iOS App Icon Book’ by Jason Snell
November 8, 2021
Review: Lutron Aurora bridges the gap between Hue bulbs and wall switches by Dan Moren
Upgrade 380: Hey Self, Don’t Do It! (Podcast)
How 2022 could be a game-changing year for Apple by Dan Moren at Macworld
November 5, 2021
Six Colors Podcast: November 5, 2021
Help a Mac automation find Focus by Jason Snell
November 4, 2021
Monterey’s new screensaver is probably a trip through an underwater canyon by Dan Moren
November 3, 2021
The Rebound 365: Snell Mafia (Podcast)
Clockwise 423: A Psychic Toll (Podcast)
Downstream 3: Snackable Trash (Podcast)
The trials and travails of iOS 15’s digital vaccine cards by Dan Moren
It’s Time for Another ‘iMac to Go’ by Stephen Hackett (members-only post)
November 2, 2021
Fun with Charts: Apple’s fiscal year in review by Jason Snell
Netflix begins to roll out games by Jason Snell
November 1, 2021
October 31, 2021
M1 Pro vs. M1 Max: Which MacBook Pro is best? by Jason Snell at Macworld
October 29, 2021
The Back Page: Notch your business by Dan Moren (members-only post)
Six Colors Podcast: October 29, 2021
Why Apple’s record quarter has everyone worried by Jason Snell at Macworld
October 28, 2021
This is Tim: Transcript of Apple’s fourth-quarter call with analysts by Jason Snell
Apple announces record fourth quarter by Jason Snell
Building cross-platform shortcuts by Jason Snell
October 27, 2021
Clockwise 422: Let’s Not Tie It to Facebook (Podcast)
The Rebound 364: The Cats Worked For Me (Podcast)
M1 Pro vs. M1 Max: Which MacBook Pro is best? by Jason Snell at Macworld
October 26, 2021
macOS Monterey Review: Seeking harmony, but a work in progress by Jason Snell
Putting Netatmo weather on the menu by Dan Moren
October 25, 2021
Upgrade 378: The Maximum Macintosh (Podcast)
14-inch MacBook Pro review: A Mac Pro in your backpack by Jason Snell
October 23, 2021
An original iPod prototype by Dan Moren
Twenty years of iPod by Jason Snell
Twenty years ago, the iPod paved the way for Apple’s success by Dan Moren at Macworld
October 21, 2021
In macOS Monterey, Finder learns a few new tricks by Jason Snell (members-only post)
October 20, 2021
How the M1 Pro and M1 Max open up a world of possibilities for the Mac by Jason Snell at Macworld
Downstream 2: Churn and Return (Podcast)
The Rebound 363: Notch City (Podcast)
Clockwise 421: We’re Pivoting to Tables (Podcast)
October 19, 2021
The missing announcements from Apple’s MacBook Pro event by Dan Moren
October 18, 2021
Exile from Dongletown by Jason Snell
Upgrade 377: Most Importantly, Compressor (Podcast)
Safari 15 Watch: Old tabs edition by Jason Snell
The MacBook Pro and macOS details Apple didn’t talk about by Dan Moren
October 15, 2021
Rebuilding my smart home: Let there be light by Dan Moren (members-only post)
‘LaserWriter II’: Life amid the broken Macs (and printers) of Tekserve by Jason Snell
iPhone 13 Pro review: This Pro’s got few cons by Dan Moren
October 14, 2021
Upgrade 376: The 2021 October Event Draft (Podcast)
Six Colors Podcast: October 14, 2021
October 13, 2021
Clockwise 420: Get Back on That Train! (Podcast)
Safari 15 watch: Favorites Bar edition by Jason Snell
The Rebound 362: Gruber Doesn’t Like It (Podcast)
Adventure and the Apple Watch battery by Jason Snell
Will we still be using Apple devices in the future–or will we be living with them? by Dan Moren at Macworld
October 12, 2021
Apple event coming Oct. 18 by Jason Snell
October 11, 2021
Boox Nova Air review: A multitasker among unitaskers by Jason Snell
Upgrade 375: My Watch Is My Cake (Podcast)
October 8, 2021
Google’s apps to embrace iOS on iOS by Jason Snell
Six Colors Podcast: October 8, 2021
October 7, 2021
Considering Tim Cook’s record, ten years after Jobs’ passing by Stephen Hackett (members-only post)
Under the Gavel: Antitrust concerns are here, there, everywhere by Dan Moren
October 6, 2021
The Rebound 361: Technify Yourself, Don’t Wrecknify Yourself (Podcast)
Downstream 1: Movies are Back! Movies are Dead! (Podcast)
Clockwise 419: Zup Zup Zup Zup (Podcast)
iPhone 13 review: We put the ‘fun’ in function by Jason Snell
October 5, 2021
A decade later, Steve Jobs is still paving Apple’s path to success by Jason Snell at Macworld
October 4, 2021
Anandtech on the A15 by Jason Snell
Upgrade 374: Abnormal Within an Abnormal Group (Podcast)
Quick Tip: iPhone not responding to “Hey Siri”? This may be the culprit. by Dan Moren
Apple Watch Series 7 preorders open on October 8, deliveries a week later by Dan Moren
Apple has a tablet problem and it starts with the iPad Air by Dan Moren at Macworld
October 1, 2021
The Talk Show 324: A Pretty Generic Thing You Stick in a Hole (Podcast)
You made a good app, Justin by Jason Snell
‘No, We Won’t Have a Video Call for That!’ by Jason Snell
Apple should stop taking itself (and the iPhone) so seriously by Jason Snell at Macworld
Mimestream: A native Mac app with proper Gmail support by Jason Snell
Apple releases iOS/iPadOS 15.0.1 update by Jason Snell
Six Colors Podcast: October 1, 2021
September 30, 2021
Apple’s goal for Apple TV+ by Jason Snell
The Back Page: Keep it secret, keep it safe by Dan Moren (members-only post)
September 29, 2021
Downstream 0: Welcome to Downstream (Podcast)
Welcome to Downstream by Jason Snell
The Rebound 360: Weirdly Sexy Animals (Podcast)
Clockwise 418: A Lousy Dalek (Podcast)
September 28, 2021
iWork comes alive with Keynote live-video features by Jason Snell
September 27, 2021
Upgrade 373: We Will Give You Color… But It Will Not Be Fun (Podcast)
September 25, 2021
OS X 10.1 review: Mac OS X comes of Age by Jason Snell
September 24, 2021
Six Colors Podcast: September 24, 2021
September 23, 2021
The iPhone 13: An upgrader’s guide by Jason Snell
September 22, 2021
Using Safari at night gets easier with Noir by Jason Snell (members-only post)
The Rebound 359: Well, This Has Been Wizard Talk (Podcast)
Clockwise 417: Propping Up Late-Stage Capitalism (Podcast)
Inside the iPhone Leather Wallet (second generation) by Jason Snell
The A15 is plenty fast, but its true power is versatility by Jason Snell at Macworld
iPad mini (2021) review: Small packages by Jason Snell
September 21, 2021
Amazon updates Kindle Paperwhite line with new backlight, bigger screen by Dan Moren
Safari Keyword Search hits 2.0, comes to iOS by Dan Moren
September 20, 2021
Upgrade 372: A Wrestling Match With App Icons (Podcast)
What’s new in Photos in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey by Jason Snell
iPadOS 15: A closer look by Jason Snell
Review: iOS 15 does a lot with a little by Dan Moren
How the old products Apple keeps around are crucial to its success by Dan Moren at Macworld
September 17, 2021
Rebuilding my smart home: Amping up home theater audio by Dan Moren (members-only post)
Six Colors Podcast: September 17, 2021
September 16, 2021
A15, fast and slow by Jason Snell
Apple’s chip operation and the A15 by Jason Snell
September 15, 2021
The Rebound 358: Frenchy Blue (Podcast)
Clockwise 416: The Waterfall Feature (Podcast)
Has Apple hit a wall with the A15 processor? by Jason Snell at Macworld
September 14, 2021
A few extra notes about Apple’s September 14 event by Jason Snell
AT&T iPhone Upgrade Program units ship with an eSIM by Dan Moren
Upgrade 371: Midnight Is Starlight’s Best Friend (Podcast)
Quick reactions to Apple’s iPhone 13 event by Dan Moren
September 13, 2021
Latest Apple updates fight zero-click exploits by Jason Snell
Every new product we expect at Apple’s ‘California Streaming’ event by Dan Moren at Macworld
September 11, 2021
‘What Does It All Mean?’ by Jason Snell
September 10, 2021
Upgrade 370: The 2021 September Event Draft (Podcast)
Apple bests Epic, but change is coming to the App Store by Jason Snell
Six Colors Podcast: September 10, 2021
September 9, 2021
Updated Marvel Unlimited adds vertical comics and better following features by Dan Moren
The Rebound 357: I Stopped Punching You (Podcast)
September 8, 2021
Getting ebooks from your library is still fraught by Dan Moren
Clockwise 415: We Come Bearing Internet (Podcast)
September 7, 2021
Apple’s car project has a long track record by Stephen Hackett (members-only post)
Apple’s “California Streaming” next week by Jason Snell
App Store change has been slow, but it may need to get quicker very soon by Dan Moren at Macworld
September 6, 2021
September 3, 2021
Apple delays CSAM scanning rollout by Jason Snell
Six Colors Podcast: September 3, 2021
September 2, 2021
Tools we used to make a “call-in” podcast by Jason Snell
Apple to let “reader” apps link to their sites by Dan Moren
September 1, 2021
Clockwise 414: Doctor Pin Dan (Podcast)
The Rebound 356: The Pain Wall (Podcast)
Users to developers: it’s not about you by Jason Snell at Macworld
August 31, 2021
Tip: Reform wayward Apple News links by Jason Snell (members-only post)
August 30, 2021
Upgrade 368: Tossed Salads and Scrambled Eggs (Podcast)
Review: Sonos Roam is a worthy travel companion by Dan Moren
Apple to revamp classical music offering with Primephonic acquisition by Dan Moren
Command line 101: grep, sed, and awk for newbies by Dan Moren
August 27, 2021
The Safari 15 fight isn’t over (for Mac and iPad) by Jason Snell
The Back Page: Introducing Safari 15’s Brand New Interface, Which We Got Right on the First Try by Dan Moren (members-only post)
August 25, 2021
The Rebound 355: We Share The Same Queen (Podcast)
Clockwise 413: Not My Parcel, Not My Roof (Podcast)
iCloud Private Relay will launch as optional beta by Jason Snell
TestFlight for Mac (finally) lands by Jason Snell
August 24, 2021
How Apple will (eventually) replace the iPhone by Dan Moren at Macworld
August 23, 2021
Balanced between sherlocking and irrelevance by Jason Snell
Upgrade 367: My Experience With the Floating Lozenges (Podcast)
August 19, 2021
At long last, iOS is getting Smart by Jason Snell (members-only post)
How Roblox exploits young developers by Jason Snell
August 18, 2021
The Rebound 354: [Heavy Sigh] (Podcast)
‘Color-blind Accessibility Manifesto’ by Jason Snell
Clockwise 412: Nope, Changed My Mind (Podcast)
The mess that is Apple Podcasts Subscriptions by Jason Snell
Apple is delaying one of iOS 15’s top features. That’s a good thing by Jason Snell at Macworld
August 16, 2021
Upgrade 366: The Node Legacy (Podcast)
Apple is as big as a country, and so are the threats to its existence by Dan Moren at Macworld
August 13, 2021
Not important enough: 1Password abandons its native Mac app by Jason Snell
Six Colors Podcast: August 13, 2021
Joanna Stern talks to Craig Federighi about child safety features by Dan Moren
August 11, 2021
The best cord-cutting comparison site by Jason Snell
The Rebound 353: Behind The Cue Ball (Podcast)
Cord Cutting Diary: Fubo TV by Jason Snell
Clockwise 411: A Bigger Budget for My Disappointments (Podcast)
Unexpected benefits (and shortcomings) of Apple’s new Live Text feature by Dan Moren (members-only post)
Apple’s compromise, paved with good intentions by Jason Snell at Macworld
August 10, 2021
Apple’s Head of Privacy on anti-child-abuse features by Jason Snell
Why are vaccine cards the wrong size? by Dan Moren
August 9, 2021
Upgrade 365: Apple’s Compromise (Podcast)
Security researchers intercept audio from power LED fluctuations by Dan Moren
How the iPhone 13 and Pixel 6 will shape the future of the smartphone by Dan Moren at Macworld
August 7, 2021
‘FAQ about Apple’s Expanded Protections for Children’ by Jason Snell
August 5, 2021
Six Colors Podcast: August 5, 2021
August 4, 2021
Clockwise 410: My Italian Shout (Podcast)
Apple keeping its Mac Pro promise in the waning days of the Intel era by Stephen Hackett (members-only post)
Center Stage is the iPad Pro feature the Mac needs by Jason Snell at Macworld
August 3, 2021
The Rebound 352: Fellow Kids Energy (Podcast)
Mac Pro gets a graphics update by Jason Snell
Magic Keyboards with Touch ID now available for standalone purchase by Dan Moren
August 2, 2021
New York Times Crossword to third-party apps: Drop dead by Jason Snell
Google debuts its own chip on the Pixel 6 by Jason Snell
Upgrade 364: Content Arms Dealer (Podcast)
Quick Tip: Delete that pesky un-deletable folder by Dan Moren
How Apple’s careful control will bring even bigger things by Dan Moren at Macworld
July 30, 2021
A Back Page: The Absurd Analyst Call by Jason Snell (members-only post)
Six Colors Podcast: July 30, 2021
July 28, 2021
Cutting the cord: Apps, savings, and a networking headache by Jason Snell
The Rebound 351: An In-Flight Cocktail (Podcast)
Clockwise 409: Well A-Cancelly-Doo (Podcast)
Even iPhone chip shortages can’t slow down Apple’s money train by Jason Snell at Macworld
July 27, 2021
This is Tim: Apple’s Q3 2021 call with analysts (transcript) by Jason Snell