Shortly after the release of macOS 26.4 Tahoe (see “ OS 26.4 Adds AI-Generated Playlist Playground, Separates Family Sharing Purchases,” 25 March 2026), several TidBITS Talk users began reporting ...

Security researchers have discovered DarkSword, a sophisticated exploit chain targeting iOS 18.4 through 18.7.2. Unlike past spyware aimed at high-profile targets, DarkSword is being surreptitiously ...

A switched input source can make a Mac reject the correct login password. Here’s how an accidental keyboard layout change ...

Apple’s OS 26.4 updates add Apple Intelligence-generated playlists in Apple Music, image creation and editing tools in ...

Adam Engst 23 March 2026 1 comment WWDC 2026 Scheduled for June 8–12 Mark your calendars—Apple has announced that its Worldwide Developer Conference will kick off on 8 June 2026. Will this be the year ...

A quick quiz—just answer quickly, without thinking about it: Are you a Macintosh user? I’m not actually interested in what computer you use, but your reaction to the word “Macintosh.” If you didn’t ...

For more help with cables, check out Glenn Fleishman’s new book, Take Control of Untangling Connections. It answers common questions and aids in troubleshooting problems. You’ll learn how to recognize ...

Heading to a protest or crossing a border? Your iPhone’s Face ID—which is normally a boon with Stolen Device Protection—could become a liability. Learn when to disable biometrics and what other steps ...

Security researchers have discovered DarkSword, a sophisticated exploit chain targeting iOS 18.4 through 18.7.2. Unlike past spyware aimed at high-profile targets, DarkSword is being surreptitiously ...

Apple’s new Liquid Glass interface design brings transparency and blur effects to all Apple operating systems, but many users find it distracting or difficult to read. Here’s how to control its ...

I suspect many TidBITS readers are of the generation that still uses the iPhone as a phone. Heck, many of us remember rotary phones that needed actual dialing, and some may even have had party lines, ...