A lot of folks are getting bent out of shape over the fact that the new entry-level iPad, released last week, doesn’t support Apple Intelligence. I don’t really see it that way. The goal of this iPad, in my opinion, is to keep it under…
Continue reading →New Apple Hardware
This week, Apple unveiled a bunch of new hardware, including the M4 Mac Studio, M4 MacBook Air, and the latest iPad Air. There’s a lot to discuss: M4 Mac Studio Apple’s new Mac Studio has two primary configurations: one with the M4 Max chip and another with the M3…
Continue reading →Fantastical: The Premier Calendar App (Sponsor)
I’m delighted to welcome back Flexibits as a MacSparky sponsor. Their premier calendar application, Fantastical, continues to set the standard for personal and professional scheduling. With the recent release of Fantastical, the app has expanded its reach beyond the Apple ecosystem, now offering native support…
Continue reading →Apple Mail’s New Sorting Features
Apple’s latest operating system betas have finally brought the new Mail sorting and redesign features to iPad and Mac. While we’ve had time to experience these features on iPhone, their arrival on all platforms gives us a complete picture of Apple’s vision for email…
Continue reading →Unite 6: Web Apps Done Right
Unite has been, in my opinion, the stand-out app for transforming websites into native-feeling desktop applications on the Mac. While Apple attempted to offer similar functionality with their own solution, Unite has consistently stayed ahead of the curve, offering deeper integration and more powerful…
Continue reading →Mac Power Users 786: Catching up with John Soliman
John Soliman returns to Mac Power Users to detail his journey with Apple silicon, share his work on Pixar’s Win or Lose, and discuss video transcoding. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or…
Listen & read notes →Cotypist: AI Autocompletion Everywhere on Your Mac
There are a lot of angles to AI and productivity emerging right now. One I’ve come to appreciate is AI-based smarter autocomplete. My tool of choice for this is Cotypist. It’s made by a trusted Mac developer, it’s fast, and it takes privacy seriously.…
Continue reading →The Gen3 AI Revolution
I’ve been spending a lot of time with Claude 3.7 Sonnet lately, and I wanted to share some thoughts on the new “Gen3” AI models. Claude 3.7 is trained with a massive leap in computing power compared to its predecessors. What’s Different About These…
Continue reading →DEVONthink – Your Research Command Center (Sponsor)
One question I frequently get from MacSparky readers and MPU listeners is: “What’s the best tool for managing research on the Mac?” My answer is always DEVONthink, and this week I’m happy to have them as a sponsor. Let me tell you about my favorite…
Continue reading →Focused 224: Chasing Valuable Rabbits, with Chenell Basilio
Chenell Basilio joins Mike and me on this episode of Focused to talk about cultivating curiosity, finding your people, and avoiding burnout. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Indeed: Join more than 3.5 million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Cleft: Capture…
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