# I am the Watcher. I am your guide through this vast new twtiverse.
# 
# Usage:
#     https://watcher.sour.is/api/plain/users              View list of users and latest twt date.
#     https://watcher.sour.is/api/plain/twt                View all twts.
#     https://watcher.sour.is/api/plain/mentions?uri=:uri  View all mentions for uri.
#     https://watcher.sour.is/api/plain/conv/:hash         View all twts for a conversation subject.
# 
# Options:
#     uri     Filter to show a specific users twts.
#     offset  Start index for quey.
#     limit   Count of items to return (going back in time).
# 
# twt range = 1 1238
# self = https://watcher.sour.is?uri=https://feeds.twtxt.net/os-x-daily/twtxt.txt&offset=1038
# next = https://watcher.sour.is?uri=https://feeds.twtxt.net/os-x-daily/twtxt.txt&offset=1138
# prev = https://watcher.sour.is?uri=https://feeds.twtxt.net/os-x-daily/twtxt.txt&offset=938
iOS 18 Release Candidate Available to Download Now
Apple has issued the Release Candidate build for iOS 18 for iPhone, alongside iPadOS 18 Release Candidate. The RC, or Release Candidate, build is typically the final version that will match the public release, and is available now labeled simply as iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 for any iPhone or iPad user that is enrolled ... Read MoreRead more
iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Pro Announced with Faster Chips & Apple Intelligence Support
Apple has announced the all new iPhone 16 series, including iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Each new iPhone supports Apple Intelligence, the upcoming AI feature suite debuting in October. As is expected with the annual iPhone update cycle, each new iPhone offers faster performance with improved cameras, ... [Read More](https://osxdai ... ⌘ Read more
Apple Watch Series 10 with Thinner Design, Larger Screen, & Temperature Sensors, Announced
Apple has announced the all new Apple Watch Series 10, with a slight redesign that is a little thinner, larger screens, sleep apnea detection features, temperature sensors for the wrist and water, a water depth sensor, a slightly lighter weight, and faster charging. The new Apple Watch Series 10 is available in aluminum in silver, ... [Read More](https://o ... ⌘ Read more
iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Pro Announced with Faster Chips & Apple Intelligence Support
Apple has announced the all new iPhone 16 series, including iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Each new iPhone supports Apple Intelligence, the upcoming AI feature suite debuting in October. As is expected with the annual iPhone update cycle, each new iPhone offers faster performance with improved cameras, ... [Read More](https://osxdai ... ⌘ Read more
Which Apple Watch Models Support WatchOS 11? Here’s the List
WatchOS 11 features some intriguing new capabilities for Apple Watch, particularly for health and fitness. With a new Vitals app, training load feature, customizations for and the ability to pause Activity rings, Translate app for Apple Watch, Cycle Tracking app, Smart Stack, customizations to the Photos face, and more, it’s easy to see why Apple ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/09/05/watchos-11-supported-apple-watch-list/ ... ⌘ Read more
iPadOS 18 is Compatible with These iPads
iPadOS 18 for iPad includes some exciting new features for iPad users, from more interface customization options like Dark Mode icons and widgets, color hued icons and widgets, a customizable Control Center, the debut of a Calculator app for iPad, Passwords app, a Photos redesign, improvements to Notes app, new features in Safari like Distraction ... Read MoreRead more
Play the Classic Sci-Fi Shooter “Marathon Infinity” Free on Steam
The classic science fiction FPS (First Person Shooter) game “Marathon Infinity” is now available to play for free from Steam, for Mac and Windows. Marathon Infinity, originally released in 1996, is the third game in the Marathon series, and continues the theme of battling hostile aliens in unusual settings. Marathon Infinity introduced some intriguing and ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/202 ... ⌘ Read more
Best Apple Labor Day Deals Continue: $199 iPad, $250 Off MacBook Air, $500 Off MacBook Pro, etc
Labor Day Weekend continues and so do the sweet deals from Amazon on select Apple products. Many of these Labor Day deals are some of the best prices of all time on these products, so if you’re shopping around for new Apple hardware anyway you might as well enjoy the hefty discounts from Amazon. iPad ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/09/02/best- ... ⌘ Read more
Apple Labor Day Sales Offer Big Discounts on MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iPad, Apple Watch, & More
Amazon is offering some fantastic deals on Apple products this Labor Day weekend, so if you’re in the market for some new Apple gear, whether it’s a swanky new MacBook or iPad, or just want a huge discount on an Apple Watch or AirPods, it’s a good time to be shopping for some new Apple ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/08/30/apple-labor- ... ⌘ Read more
Public Beta 6 of MacOS Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, Available Now
Apple has released MacOS Sequoia public beta 6, iOS 18 public beta 6, and iPadOS 18 public beta 6, to users enrolled in the public beta testing programs. The build numbers match the 8th developer betas of the same MacOS/iOS/iPadOS versions, which were just released as well. You’ll also find new betas for watchOS 11 ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/08/29/public-beta-6-of-macos-sequoia-ios-18-ipados-18- ... ⌘ Read more
Best iPad Labor Day Deal? $199 for iPad 9th Gen!
Amazon is blowing out the iPad 9th gen at a huge 40% discount, taking the price to just $199, down from the $329 MSRP. The 9th gen iPad features an A13 Bionic chip, a 10.2″ LCD Retina display, 64GB of storage, wi-fi, a 12MP front camera, 8MP rear camera, great battery life, and Touch ID ... Read MoreRead more
Beta 3 of iOS 18.1, MacOS Sequoia 15.1, & iPadOS 18.1 Released with Apple Intelligence
The third beta versions of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and MacOS Sequoia 15.1, have been released by Apple. Each of these versions of beta system software support Apple Intelligence (assuming the iPhone, iPad, or Mac supports it too, anyway), whereas the iOS/ipadOS 18.0 and macOS 15.0 versions do not. With the amount of betas that ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/ ... ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia 15 Beta 8 Available to Download
Apple has released macOS Sequoia 15 beta 8 for users enrolled in the developer beta testing program. The same build matches macOS Sequoia public beta 6, which is also available. You will also find iOS 18 beta 8, iPadOS 18 beta 8, watchOS 11 beta 8, tvOS 18 beta 8, and visionOS 2 beta 8, ... Read MoreRead more
iOS 18 Beta 8 Available to Download
Apple has released iOS 18 beta 8 alongside iPadOS 18 beta 8 for users enrolled in the developer beta testing programs for Apple system software. The rumors that beta 7 could be the final build have proved false, as iOS 18 beta 8 and iPadOS 18 beta 8 are now available as well as macOS ... Read MoreRead more
iOS 18 is Compatible with These iPhone Models
iOS 18 for iPhone includes a variety of new features that many users are excited about, from all new Dark Mode icons and widgets, to color hued icons/widgets, customizable Control Center, Apple Intelligence AI features that will write emails and texts for you and summarize data or generate images, a confusing Photos redesign, Game Mode ... Read MoreRead more
iPhone 16 Expected to Debut at September 9 Apple Event
Apple has announced an event for the morning of Monday, September 9, at the Apple campus in Cupertino, California. Beginning at 10 AM PDT, the Apple event is expected to reveal the iPhone 16 series, including the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro. If you were expecting a slower iPhone with a worse camera, you’d ... Read MoreRead more
MacOS Sequoia is Compatible with These Macs
MacOS Sequoia, versioned as macOS 15, is an exciting new operating system for Mac users. MacOS Sequoia includes a variety of intriguing new features that could make you even more productive while using your Mac, including iPhone Mirroring, new window tiling features, AI enhancements to Safari and Mail, a dedicated Passwords app, new screen savers ... Read MoreRead more
Listen to Apple Podcasts on the Web
Apple has released a web version of the Podcasts app, allowing anyone to listen to podcasts through the web interface. You can browse through podcasts to find new ones, search podcasts for specific guests or shows, see the ‘Top Charts’, or just have a look at what Apple considers noteworthy. The web version of Podcasts ... Read MoreRead more
How to Run Llama LLM on Mac, Locally
Llama is a powerful large language model (LLM) developed by Meta (yes, the same Meta that is Facebook), that is able to process and generate human-like text. It’s quite similar to ChatGPT, but what is unique about Llama is that you can run it locally, directly on your computer. With a little effort, you’ll be ... Read MoreRead more
Public Beta 5 of iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18 Available for Testing
Apple has issued the 5th public beta of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. The 5th public beta build matches the 7th developer beta build, as is typically the case. There are rumors that iOS 18 dev beta 7 (and therefore iOS 18 public beta 5) is the final beta version of iOS 18.0, ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/08/21/public-beta-5-of-ios-18-macos-sequoia-ipados-18-available-for-test ... ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia 15 Beta 7 Available for Testing
The 7th beta version of macOS Sequoia 15 has been released for testing to those in the developer beta testing program. The same build is available to public beta testers as public beta 5. Additionally, iOS 18 beta 7, iPadOS 18 beta 7, watchOS 11 beta 7, tvOS 18 beta 7, and visionOS 2 beta ... Read MoreRead more
iOS 18 Beta 7 Available Now, Could Be Final Beta?**
iOS 18 beta 7 and iPadOS 18 beta 7 are now available to users in the developer beta testing programs for iOS and iPadOS. Matching the 7th developer betas are the 5th public betas, which are available as well. And iOS 18 beta 7 might be the final beta version, other than features that are ... Read MoreRead more
Updated Version of iOS 17.6.1 & iPad 17.6.1 Released
Apple has re-released iOS 17.6.1 for iPhone and iPadOS 17.6.1 for iPad. The new build number is 21G101 for iOS 17.6.1, while the old build number was 21G93. It is unclear what is different about the new build, or why Apple didn’t label this update as iOS 17.6.2. Additionally, the new build is not listed ... Read MoreRead more
Using an iPad Pro to Create 1-Bit Pixel Art in a Macintosh Emulator
An ex-Apple employee put together a rather incredible way to create 1-bit pixel art on a modern iPad Pro with an Apple Pencil by using a Macintosh emulator, and the results are very impressive! This super creative approach is the work of Matt Sephton (the same guy who re-made the nifty Stapler app!), who used ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/08/16/using-an-ipad-pro-to-create-1-bit-pixel-art-i ... ⌘ Read more
Launch All Apps & Documents Related to a Project with Stapler for Mac
Longtime Mac users may recall a handy old shareware application for the Classic Macintosh called Stapler, which essentially helped manage projects by grouping a series of apps and documents into a single document that when opened would then launch all of those documents and their respective programs. Much easier than digging around in your file ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/08/14/la ... ⌘ Read more
4th Public Beta of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, Available for Testing
The fourth public beta version of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and MacOS Sequoia, is now available to beta testers. The 4th public beta builds match the 6th developer beta builds. Beta system software is intended for advanced users and is generally a buggier experience with less than optimal performance, but anyone can install iOS 18 ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/08/13/4th-public-beta-of ... ⌘ Read more
Beta 2 of iOS 18.1, MacOS Sequoia 15.1, & iPadOS 18.1 Released with Apple Intelligence
Apple has released the second beta of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and MacOS Sequoia 15.1, each with support for Apple Intelligence AI features, on supported devices anyway. The release of these new beta updates is unusual in that they’re concurrent with betas for iOS 18.0, iPadOS 18.0, and MacOS Sequoia 15.0, each of which does ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/202 ... ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia 15 Beta 6 Available for Testing
Apple has issued the 6th beta version of MacOS Sequoia for users enrolled in the developer beta testing program. Usually a matching public beta build arrives soon after, which in this case dev beta 6 would be versioned as public beta 4. MacOS Sequoia brings some nice new features to the Mac, including iPhone Mirroring ... Read MoreRead more
Beta 6 of iOS 18 & iPadOS Now Available for Testing
Apple has released iOS 18 beta 6 and iPadOS 18 beta 6 to users involved in the developer beta testing programs. Typically the developer beta arrives first and is soon followed by the same build for public beta testers, suggesting iOS 18 public beta 4 will be available soon too. The 5th betas for iOS ... Read MoreRead more
How to Play Among Us on Mac
Among Us is a very popular multiplayer game where you work together with other players to identify imposters among them, before the imposter can sabotage them. You might know Among Us as being for iPhone and iPad, but you can play it on your Mac as well, whether that’s a MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mac ... Read MoreRead more
iOS 17.6.1 & iPad 17.6.1 Released with Bug Fixes
Another day, another round of system software updates, such is the life of a modern Apple device user in this particular era of the two thousand and twenty fourth summer on planet Earth, Anno Domini. As the globe rotates to register a new day, you will be excited to learn that iOS 17.6.1 and ipadOS ... Read MoreRead more
MacOS Sonoma 14.6.1 & Ventura 13.6.9 Released with Bug Fixes
If you feel like you have spent a significant amount of your time updating system software on your Apple devices lately, you’re in for a treat; another round of system software updates! This time around, Apple has released MacOS Sonoma 14.6.1 along with MacOS Ventura 13.6.9 for Macs, complete with bug fixes, just one week ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/08/08/macos-sonoma-14-6-1-ventura-13-6-9-released ... ⌘ Read more
Get the New MacOS Sequoia Sunrise Forest Wallpaper
The latest versions of MacOS Sequoia beta include a really nice forest wallpaper and screen saver that is enabled by default, called Sequoia Sunrise. But you don’t have to install the Sequoia beta to have access to the wallpaper, you can grab it right now. Get the MacOS Sequoia Sunrise wallpaper JPG If you \\*have\\* ... Read MoreRead more
Get the New MacOS Sequoia Sunrise Forest Wallpaper
The latest versions of MacOS Sequoia beta include a really nice forest wallpaper and screen saver that is enabled by default, called Sequoia Sunrise. But you don’t have to install the Sequoia beta to have access to the wallpaper, you can grab it right now. Get the MacOS Sequoia Sunrise wallpaper JPG If you \*have\* ... Read MoreRead more
Public Beta 3 of iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18 Available for Testing
Apple has released the third public beta of iOS 18, MacOS Sequoia, and iPadOS 18, for users enrolled in the public beta testing program. These public beta builds match the 5th developer beta builds that were issued the day prior. There are also new public beta builds for tvOS 18 and watchOS 11 for those ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/08/06/public-beta-3-of-ios-18-macos-sequoia-ipados- ... ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia 15 Beta 5 Available to Download
MacOS Sequoia beta 5 is now available for users enrolled in the developer beta testing program to download and install onto their Macs. MacOS Sequoia beta 5 carries the build of 24A5309e, and usually a new developer beta build is soon followed by a matching build for public beta testers as well. MacOS Sequoia is ... Read MoreRead more
iOS 18 Beta 5 & iPadOS 18 Beta 5 Released for Testing
iOS 18 beta 5 and iPadOS 18 beta 5 are now available for testing. The beta 5 updates are currently available to registered developer beta testers. Usually a public beta with the same build will arrive soon after a developer beta is released, which in this case would be versioned as public beta 3. iOS ... Read MoreRead more
How to Recover an Unsaved PowerPoint on Mac
As you might know already, using the latest versions of PowerPoint on Mac offers two handy features that are aimed to prevent data loss; autosaving, and autorecovery. Autosaving does just what it sounds like, and it will automatically save a file that you’re working on even if you don’t manually save it yourself. The next ... Read MoreRead more
How to Uninstall VMWare Fusion on Mac
You might be aware that VMWare Fusion Pro is now free to download and install, and perhaps you installed it on a Mac to test virtual machines or to play around with, and now you’ve decided you no longer need VMware on the Mac. But VMware Fusion Pro does not come with a dedicated uninstaller, ... Read MoreRead more
How to Get Apple Intelligence on Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
Apple Intelligence is a set of AI features that Apple is rolling out in beta, and will debut to a larger set of Apple device owners in the fall. Apple Intelligence offers many features from writing and creating text and emails, to taking actions and operating across different apps, to image generation, document and text ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/07/31/how-to-get-apple-intelligence-on-your-iphone-ipad-or-m ... ⌘ Read more
iOS 16.7.9, iPadOS 16.7.9, iOS 15.8.3, & iPadOS 15.8.3 Released with Security Fixes
Apple has issued security updates for prior generation iPhone and iPad models that are not compatible with iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6. Specifically, the new updates are versioned as iOS 16.7.9, iPadOS 16.7.9, iOS 15.8.3, and iPadOS 15.8.3, and include important security fixes making them recommended for all users to install onto compatible devices. iOS ... [Read More](htt ... ⌘ [Read more](https://osxdaily.com/2024/07/31/ios-16-7-9-ipados-16-7-9-ios-15-8-3-ipados-15-8-3-released-with-security-fixes/)
MacOS Sonoma 14.6 Update Released with Bug Fixes & Security Updates
Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.6 for Mac users running the Sonoma operating system. The MacOS Sonoma 14.6 software update primarily focuses on bug fixes and security updates for most Macs, however it does include a nice new feature specifically for the 14″ M3 MacBook Pro series allowing that Mac to support two external displays ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/07/30/macos-sonoma-14-6-u ... ⌘ Read more
MacOS Ventura 13.6.8, MacOS Monterey 12.7.6, Safari 17.6 Released with Security Fixes
Apple has released MacOS Ventura 13.6.8 and MacOS Monterey 12.7.6 with important security fixes for Mac users who are running the Ventura and Monterey operating systems. These updates include the same relevant security patches that are available in Sonoma 14.6. Ventura and Monterey users will also find an update for Safari 17.6 as well. Though ... [Read More](https:// ... ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sonoma 14.6 Update Released with Bug Fixes & Security Updates
Apple has released macOS Sonoma 14.6 for Mac users running the Sonoma operating system. The MacOS Sonoma 14.6 software update primarily focuses on bug fixes and security updates for most Macs, however it does include a nice new feature specifically for the 14″ M3 MacBook Pro series allowing that Mac to support two external displays ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/07/30/macos-sonoma-14-6-u ... ⌘ Read more
iOS 17.6 & iPad 17.6 Released for iPhone & iPad
Apple has issued software updates for iPhone and iPad, versioned as iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6, respectively. The new software updates include bug fixes and security patches, and do not include any new features or changes to the operating systems. iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6 are now the latest final stable builds of operating systems ... Read MoreRead more
Beta 1 of iOS 18.1, MacOS Sequoia 15.1, & iPadOS 18.1 Released with Apple Intelligence
Apple has issued the first beta versions of iOS 18.1, MacOS Sequoia 15.1, and iPadOS 18.1, each with Apple Intelligence AI features. These .1 beta releases are separate from the concurrent betas of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and MacOS Sequoia 15, each of which is currently still versioned as beta 4. The beta 1 version ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/07/29/beta- ... ⌘ Read more
Public Beta 2 of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia Available
Users who are engaged in the public beta testing programs for upcoming Apple system software will find updates available for their devices, including iOS 18 public beta 2, iPadOS 18 public beta 2, macOS Sequoia public beta 2, tvOS 18 public beta 2, and watchOS 11 public beta 2. The second public betas match the ... Read MoreRead more
Watch Steve Jobs Speak at the 1983 International Design Conference
The Steve Jobs Archive, which was launched by Laurene Powell Jobs, Tim Cook, and Jony Ive, has shared an hour-long video of a then 28 year old Steve Jobs speaking in Aspen at the 1983 International Design Conference, as well as some thoughts from Jony Ive, and a nice collection of old photographs and Apple ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/07/27/watch-steve-jobs-speak-at-the-1983-international-d ... ⌘ Read more
Updated Beta 4 of iOS 18 & iPadOS 18 Released
Apple has issued updated 4th beta versions for iOS 18 and iPadOS 18. The new build is 22A5316k. It’s unclear what the purpose of the newly released 4th beta build is, but given it’s small size and quick release, it’s reasonable to assume it’s either a bug fix or security patch. If you have already ... Read MoreRead more
Access & Use Apple Maps on the Web with Maps Beta
Apple Maps is now available on the web, just in case you’d like to use a web based interface for Apple Maps instead of the Maps app on iPhone, iPad, or Mac. The introduction of a web interface for Apple Maps also means that Android users and Windows users can access Apple Maps now, if ... Read MoreRead more
chronod on Mac – High CPU Use & Network Access Requests Explained
Some Mac users occasionally discover the ‘chronod’ process in MacOS is either consuming a large amount of system resources, or is requesting access to network connections. Sometimes chronod is flagged by overly zealous anti-virus apps as well. While there are plenty of people who ignore this kind of thing, another curious type of Mac user ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/07/25/chronod-on-m ... ⌘ Read more
Public Beta 2 of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia Available
Users who are engaged in the public beta testing programs for upcoming Apple system software will find updates available for their devices, including iOS 18 public beta 2, iPadOS 18 public beta 2, macOS Sequoia public beta 2, tvOS 18 public beta 2, and watchOS 11 public beta 2. The second public betas match the ... Read MoreRead more
How to Switch from iOS 18 Public Beta to Developer Beta, or Vice Versa
Want to switch from the iOS 18 public beta to the iOS 18 developer beta? You can easily do that if you want to, on your iPhone or iPad. The main benefit to being on the iOS 18 developer beta track is that you typically get beta updates a little before the same build is ... Read MoreRead more
iOS 18 Beta 4 & iPadOS 18 Beta 4 Available to Download
Apple has released iOS 18 beta 4 and iPadOS 18 beta 4 for iPhone and iPad users enrolled in the developer beta testing program. Typically a public beta version matching the same build is released soon after. While the developer beta program is intended for advanced users and developers, anyone can install iOS 18 beta ... Read MoreRead more
MacOS Sequoia 15 Beta 4 Available to Download
Apple has released the fourth beta version of MacOS Sequoia 15 to those who are actively running macOS Seqouia developer beta in the testing program. A matching build for public beta testers typically arrives soon after, which would be versioned macOS Sequoia public beta 2. MacOS Sequoia 15 features some intriguing new features for the ... Read MoreRead more
Release Candidate for iOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, iPadOS 17.6 Available for Testing
Apple has issued the Release Candidate builds for iOS 17.6 for iPhone, ipadOS 17.6 for iPad, and macOS Sonoma 14.6 for Mac. Release Candidate builds are typically the last finalized beta build, which, assuming there are no significant bugs or security issues found, often matches the final version of that software to be released to ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/20 ... ⌘ Read more
How to Install iPadOS 18 Public Beta
With the public beta for iPadOS 18 available, any curious iPad user is now able to install the iPadOS 18 public beta onto an eligible device. Running iPadOS 18 public beta provides an opportunity to test out features and the new operating system before the system software is finalized, giving early access to features like ... Read MoreRead more
How to Install watchOS 11 Public Beta on Apple Watch
If you’re an advanced Apple Watch user, you might be intrigued by the idea of running the watchOS 11 public beta on your Apple Watch, to accompany your paired iPhone running iOS 18 public beta. Sure, beta system software is buggier than final versions and may have issues with performance and battery life, but running ... Read MoreRead more
How to Install iOS 18 Public Beta on iPhone
Now that iOS 18 is in public beta, intrepid iPhone users who are not developers may be interested in testing out the new operating system on their own devices. The iOS 18 public beta offers early access to intriguing new features, including dark mode icons and widgets, Passwords app, a redesigned Photos app, iPhone Mirroring ... Read MoreRead more
4th Beta of iOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, & iPadOS 17.6 Available for Testing
Apple has issued the fourth beta version of iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, and MacOS Sonoma 14.6. These new beta builds are separate from the concurrent beta tracks of upcoming system software, which most beta testers have likely installed instead, with iOS 18 beta, iPadOS 18 beta, and MacOS Sequoia 15 beta. If you are running ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/07/17/4th-beta-of-ios ... ⌘ Read more
How to Install MacOS Sequoia Public Beta
The MacOS Sequoia public beta program has just began, offering Mac users an opportunity to get early access and experience with the upcoming major MacOS system software release. Like all betas, the MacOS Sequoia public beta is not for everyone though, particularly since beta system software is much buggier and less stable than final versions. ... Read MoreRead more
MacOS Sequoia Public Beta Now Available to Download for Anyone
Apple has released the first public beta version of MacOS Sequoia 15, beginning the public beta testing program for any Mac user who is interested in running beta versions of the upcoming system software release. The first MacOS Sequoia beta arrives along with iOS 18 public beta and iPadOS 18 public beta as well. MacOS ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/07/15/macos-sequoia-public-beta-now-available-to-do ... ⌘ Read more
iOS 18 Public Beta & iPadOS 18 Public Beta Now Available
Apple has started the iOS 18 public beta program for iPhone, and iPadOS 18 public beta for iPad, allowing any interested user to beta test the upcoming system software version on their iPhone or iPad. iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 includes many new features, including new Apple Intelligence AI features, enhancements to dark mode including ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/07/15/ios-18-public-beta-ipados-18-public-beta-no ... ⌘ Read more
Revised 3rd Betas of iOS 18, MacOS Sequoia, iPadOS 18 Released
Apple has released revised versions of iOS 18 beta 3, iPadOS 18 beta 3, and macOS Sequoia beta 3. The revised beta builds are as follows; iOS 18 beta 3 now is build 22A5307i, iPadOS 18 beta 3 is now 22A5307i, and macOS Sequoia 15 beta 3 is now 24A5289h. For registered developers, obtaining the ... Read MoreRead more
Fun: Forget to Empty Your Mac Trash? Have Buzzing Flies to Remind You
A fun new Mac app offers a rather creative way to remind you to empty your Mac Trash can… buzzing flies! Yes indeed, after your Mac Trash can has accumulated a little too much clutter, BananaBin puts buzzing flies around the trash, offering an unmistakable visual reminder to empty your digital Trash bin. Could you ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/07/12/fun-forget-to-empty-your-mac-trash-hav ... ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia 15 Beta 3 Available to Download
Apple has issued macOS Sequoia beta 3 for developers participating in the MacOS Sequoia beta testing program. MacOS Sequoia, versioned as MacOS 15, includes a variety of new features, including iPhone Mirroring that allows you to see and interact with your iPhone on your Mac screen, a new Passwords app, Apple Intelligence AI features, a ... Read MoreRead more
Why Are iPhone Videos Low Quality & Blurry When Sent to Android Users?**
Many iPhone users have noticed that when they record a high definition video on their iPhone, and then send it to an Android user through text message, that the video arrives to the Android user very blurry and in impressively low resolution, with the quality of the video degraded considerably. The fuzzy pixelated image at ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/07/10/why-are-iphone-videos-l ... ⌘ Read more
Beta 3 of iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, & macOS Sonoma 14.6 Available for Beta Testing
While the majority of the Apple beta testing world has moved into iOS 18 beta, iPadOS 18 beta, and MacOS Sequoia beta, Apple continues to release beta versions for upcoming current generation system software as well. In this case, iOS 17.6 beta 3, iPadOS 17.6 beta 3, and macOS Sonoma 14.6 beta 3, are all ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/07/09/beta-3-of-ios-17-6-ipados ... ⌘ Read more
iOS 18 Beta 3 Available to Download Now for iPhone & iPad
Apple has issued iOS 18 beta 3 for iPhone, along with iPadOS 18 beta 3 for iPad. iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 include a variety of new features for iPhone and iPad, from new Dark Mode icon and widget themes for the Home Screen, color hued icon customizations, the ability to customize Control Center, improvements ... Read MoreRead more
How to Run Ubuntu Linux on Apple Silicon Mac
Want to try running Ubuntu Linux on your Apple Silicon Mac? You can do that easily, running Ubuntu right alongside MacOS, and without having to deal with any partitioning, installation headaches, dual booting, or loss of the Mac operating system itself. This is possible with the help of virtual machines, which allow you to run ... Read MoreRead more
Fix brew Error “The arm64 architecture is required for this software” on Apple Silicon Mac
If you have used Homebrew to try and install a particular package onto an Apple Silicon Mac and you see an error message stating “The arm64 architecture is required for this software” that prevents the installation of the package, you might be surprised by this error message given that you’re using an Apple Silicon Mac ... [Read More](https://osx ... ⌘ Read more
How to See Individual Core CPU Usage on Mac with powermetrics
There are various ways to monitor CPU usage on a Mac, with perhaps the two most common being with Activity Monitor on the graphical interface side of things, and htop or top on the command line side. While you can show an optional core graph in Activity Monitor, and htop will show CPU core activity ... Read MoreRead more
2 of the Best Hex Editors for Mac: ImHex & Hex Fiend
Hex editors are software tools that are able to view and edit hex data and raw binary data of files, and can be frequently used by programmers, developers, and reverse engineers, to inspect, debug, and analyze files and software. Some advanced users even rely on hex editors for data recovery and digital forensics, or to ... Read MoreRead more
How to Update Node.js to Latest Version on Mac
If you use Node.js for web development, creation of web apps, and javascript based network applications, you undoubtedly may come across situations where you’d like to make sure that the latest version of Node.js is installed on your Mac. Upgrading to the latest version of Node.js means you’ll have access to the most recent features ... Read MoreRead more
Beta 2 of iOS 17.6, iPadOS 17.6, & macOS Sonoma 14.6 Released for Testing
The second beta versions of iOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, and iPadOS 17.6 are available to users who are enrolled in beta testing programs for current generation system software of Apple devices. While many beta testers have likely proceeded ahead with installing the iOS 18 beta, iPadOS 18 beta, and MacOS Sequoia beta, undoubtedly there ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/07/01/beta- ... ⌘ Read more
How to Summarize & Analyze PDF Documents with ChatGPT on Mac
One of the most useful features of the ChatGPT app for Mac is the ability to upload files to ChatGPT to have them summarized and analyzed. For example, you can upload a PDF file, and ask ChatGPT to give an analysis of the document, or to summarize it, and ask questions specifically related to the ... Read MoreRead more
Enable Night Shift on Apple Watch with Siri
Night Shift is a nice feature from Apple that warms the color tones on screens during the evening and nighttime hours, with the idea being that it may help to reduce eyestrain and blue light exposure. Night Shift has been around on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, for quite some time, but the feature has been ... Read MoreRead more
Fun: Get a Bouncy Ball to Play With on Your Mac Screen
Ball is a super fun project for Mac that is goofy, simple, and wildly creative. It’s, well, a virtual bouncy ball. Ball lives in your Mac Dock, and when you click on the Dock icon, the bouncy ball pops out and drops onto your screen. The big red bouncy ball has decent physics too, so ... Read MoreRead more
ChatGPT for Mac Now Available to All
ChatGPT for Mac is now broadly available to every Mac user as a free download, complete with the latest GPT capabilities. While some of you may have bypassed the waitlist to gain early access, the official ChatGPT Mac app is now is now available to anyone and everyone, all you need is an OpenAI account ... Read MoreRead more
MacOS Sequoia 15 Beta 2 Available to Download Now
MacOS Sequoia beta 2 has been released for users participating in the MacOS Sequoia 15 beta program for Apple Developers. Technically speaking, anyone can enroll in the dev program and install MacOS Sequoia beta, but due to the nature of beta system software that is not advised for anyone who is not an advanced user ... Read MoreRead more
iOS 18 Beta 2 Download Available Now for iPhone & iPad
Apple has released the second beta version of iOS 18 for iPhone and iPadOS 18 for iPad. iOS 18 beta 2 and iPadOS 18 beta 2 are available to download now for those registered in the Apple Developer beta testing programs. Technically speaking, anyone can install iOS 18 beta on iPhone or iPadOS 18 beta ... Read MoreRead more
Fun: Emulate a Macintosh 128k on a Raspberry Pi Pico Microcontroller
There are no shortage of interesting projects and things to do with Rasbperry Pi devices, but this one will be particularly intriguing to fans of retro Macintosh and emulation; you can emulate a Macintosh 128k complete with VGA video and keyboard/mouse input, using nothing but a Pico Microcontroller! Are there simple to use emulators and ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/06/23/fun-emulate-a-m ... ⌘ Read more
Enjoy the Lovely Trillium Lake Reflected in Mt Hood Apple Vision Pro Wallpaper
Apple often picks really beautiful wallpapers and imagery to go with their products, and while the iPhone, iPad, and Mac have tended recently towards more abstract wallpapers and product imagery, the Apple Vision Pro has some really gorgeous landscapes in the “Environments” feature of the spatial computing headset. The Apple Vision Pro has not been ... [Read More](https://osxdail ... ⌘ Read more
How to Install tvOS 18 beta on Apple TV
tvOS 18 includes some intriguing new features that aim to improve your Apple TV experience, including Enhance Dialogue to make it easier to hear voices and dialog in shows and movies, Live Captions offers live transcripts of FaceTime calls on Apple TV, new screen savers, new Fitness features, Home app guest access, and more. If you’re ... Read MoreRead more
Fix “A software update is required to install macOS in a virtual machine” Error on Mac
Some Mac users who are attempting to install MacOS Sequoia beta into a virtual machine may run into an error message that states “A software update is required to install macOS in a virtual machine.” This error message then gives you three button options to “Learn More” (opens a web link), “Not Now” (cancel), or ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/ ... ⌘ Read more
How to Install watchOS 11 Beta on Apple Watch
WatchOS 11 for Apple Watch was recently announced, and watchOS 11 beta is available to run and install right now on compatible Apple Watch models. WatchOS 11 has a variety of features like training load tracking, ability to add rest days to your workouts or pause your activity rings without losing your streaks, live language ... Read MoreRead more
How to Downgrade iOS 18 Beta to iOS 17
Many curious users have installed iOS 18 beta onto iPhone or iPadOS 18 beta onto iPad, but since beta system software is not always the smoothest ride, some of these people might be interested in removing the beta from their device and downgrade iOS 18 beta back to the iOS 17 stable releases. Whether you’re ... Read MoreRead more
How to Install iPadOS 18 Beta on iPad
iPadOS 18 was announced with some compelling new features, including new customization options for the Home Screen like being able to place icons and widgets anywhere, Dark Mode icon color hue customizations, Messages scheduling, a revamped Photos app with new capabilities like being able to remove subjects from pictures, a bunch of AI features to ... Read MoreRead more
Beta 1 of iOS 17.6, macOS Sonoma 14.6, iPadOS 17.6 Released for Testing
Apple may be beta testing the next major system software releases with MacOS Sequoia beta and iOS 18 beta, but concurrently they’re also continuing to beta test upcoming system updates for existing iOS and macOS versions. Specifically, Apple has just released the first beta versions of iOS 17.6, MacOS Sonoma 14.6, iPadOS 17.6, watchOS 10.6, ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/06/17/beta-1- ... ⌘ Read more
How to Use Screen Distance on iPhone & iPad to Help Eye Health
Screen Distance is a little-known health feature for iPhone and iPad that is designed to help users keep their eyes at a healthy distance from their displays. Theoretically, Screen Distance could help to reduce myopia and eye strain, and even if the feature isn’t right for you and your device, you may find it to ... Read MoreRead more
Deals: M3 MacBook Air 15″ 16GB/512GB for $1489, Apple Watch 9 for $299, & More
Amazon is back with some great deals on select Apple hardware, so if you’re shopping for a new MacBook Air, Apple Watch, AirPods, or AirTags, don’t miss these deals. The new MacBook Air M3 model in particular is a great deal, because Amazon’s hefty discounts are available on the upgraded 16GB/512GB models for both 15″ ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/06/17/deals-m3-ma ... ⌘ Read more
How to Use Screen Distance on iPhone & iPad to Help Eye Health
Screen Distance is a little-known health feature for iPhone and iPad that is designed to help users keep their eyes at a healthy distance from their displays. Theoretically, Screen Distance could help to reduce myopia and eye strain, and even if the feature isn’t right for you and your device, you may find it to ... Read MoreRead more
Get the iPadOS 18 Default Wallpapers
iPadOS 18 includes an array of new wallpapers to adorn the backdrop of the iPad, with colorful interesting shapes that are pleasing to the eye. While they may be included in the iPadOS 18 beta, that doesn’t mean you have to brave the betas just to gain access to the new default wallpapers. We’re including ... Read MoreRead more
How to Fix iPhone “Charging on Hold” Message
The iPhone has an interesting feature that will temporarily prevent the iPhone battery from charging if the iPhone temperature is not at an appropriate level to safely charge. When this happens, you will see a notification on the iPhone screen stating “Charging on Hold – Charging will resume when iPhone returns to normal temperature.” Most ... Read MoreRead more
How to Install iOS 18 Beta on iPhone
With iOS 18 announced, many iPhone users are interested in trying out iOS 18 beta so that they can have hands-on experience with the upcoming iPhone operating system and it’s host of new features. Whether you want to play around with the new customizable dark mode icons and themes, move your Home Screen icons and ... Read MoreRead more
How to Install MacOS Sequoia Beta
MacOS Sequoia 15 brings a host of new features and enhancements to the Mac, such as iPhone Mirroring with drag and drop support between the Mac and iPhone, Apple Intelligence AI capabilities and ChatGPT integration, simplified window tiling for better window management, a dedicated Passwords app for managing logins, and some pretty big upgrades to ... Read MoreRead more
Can’t Upgrade a Sonoma VM to MacOS Sequoia Beta? Try This
If you already have a MacOS Sonoma virtual machine setup in UTM, Parallels, VMWare, VirtualBuddy, or otherwise, you may be interested in upgrading the MacOS Sonoma VM to a MacOS Sequoia Beta VM. One simple way to accomplish this, one might think, is to use a developer Apple ID within your Virtual Machine, and install ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/06/12/cant-upgrade-a-sonoma-vm-to-macos-sequoia-beta-try-th ... ⌘ Read more
MacOS Sequoia 15 Beta 1 Available to Download Now
Apple has rolled out the first beta version of MacOS Sequoia 15 to users enrolled in the developer beta testing program for Macintosh system software. MacOS Sequoia 15 introduces a variety of new features and capabilities for the Mac, including iPhone Mirroring, Apple Intelligence AI features, easy window tiling, a dedicated Passwords app, improvements to ... [Read More](https://osxdaily.com/2024/06/11/macos-sequoia-15-beta-1-available- ... ⌘ Read more
iOS 18 Beta 1 Download Available Now for iPhone & iPad
Apple just announced iOS 18 at the WWDC 2024 keynote, and it’s already available to download and install onto eligible iPhone models right now. Specifically, iOS 18 beta 1 is available to download for registered Apple Developers. You can also find iPadOS 18 beta 1 available to download too if you’re using iPad, along with ... Read MoreRead more
Watch the Full WWDC 2024 Keynote Video, or Short Clips
Apple’s WWDC 2024 keynote was aired on the morning of June 10, and tons of things were announced and covered over the course of a nearly two hour long marathon event presentation. Apple Intelligence. iOS 18 with new customizations to the Home Screen and Control Center. iPadOS 18 gets that too, plus a Calculator app. ... Read MoreRead more