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AppBITS: Jettison Solves macOS Disk Ejection Annoyances - TidBITS
Are you constantly fighting with macOS over your external disks, either forgetting to eject them before unplugging their cables or being unable to eject them due to some unidentified open file? St. Clair Software’s Jettison may be the solution.
AFP Support Disappearing: Another Nail in the Time Capsule Coffin - TidBITS
Enterprise release notes for the recent macOS 15.5 update reveal that Apple plans to remove AFP (Apple Filing Protocol) entirely in a future version of macOS. Howard Oakley explains how this impacts Time Capsule backups and network shares, while Adam Engst offers practical alternatives for Time Capsule users.
From iPhone to AI: Why Jony Ive’s OpenAI Deal Signals a Power Shift - TidBITS
Former Apple design chief Jony Ive and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman have announced a partnership to create AI devices valued at $6.5 billion in stock. The collaboration highlights Apple’s ongoing struggles with AI, potentially signaling a shift in who will define our technological future.
CarPlay Ultra Debuts with Aston Martin, but Broader Support Remains Elusive - TidBITS
Nearly three years after its initial announcement, Apple has finally launched CarPlay Ultra—a deeply integrated, next-generation version of CarPlay—with ultra-luxury automaker Aston Martin. Despite claims of broad industry interest, only Hyundai Motor Group brands have committed so far.
Apple Should Align Its Corporate Behavior with Its Stated Values - TidBITS
Despite Apple positioning itself as a force for good, the company’s App Store policies and grudging compliance with court orders reveal a company prioritizing profits over developer partnerships. Now is the time for Apple to realign the less attractive aspects of its corporate behavior with its values of excellence and care.
WhatsApp Receives $170 Million Judgment Against Israeli Spyware Company NSO Group - TidBITS
After years of litigation, WhatsApp has won a nearly $170 million judgment against the Israeli company NSO Group, maker of the Pegasus spyware. The ruling follows Apple’s quiet abandonment of a similar lawsuit in late 2024.
A Farewell to Sharon Zardetto Aker, Doyenne of Mac Writers - TidBITS
Sharon Zardetto Aker, one of the earliest and most prolific writers in the Macintosh world, has died. Her work at MacUser and Macworld and in books like The Macintosh Bible, The Mac Almanac, and The PowerBook Companion—plus in TidBITS and Take Control—educated and entertained an untold number of Mac users.