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362 </ul> 363 </nav> 364 </div> 365</header> 366 367 <main id="content" class="o-wrapper o-wrapper--narrow" tabindex="-1"> 368 369 370 371<article class="c-teaser c-teaser--post" id="tease-75791"> 372 <header class="c-teaser__header"> 373 <a href="https://tidbits.com/author/adam-engst-2-2/" class="c-teaser__author" style="background-color:#80298f">Adam Engst</a> 374 <time datetime="2026-09-29T17:36:33-04:00" class="c-teaser__date"> 375 29 September 2026 376 </time> 377 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/29/ispec-the-body-electric-exploring-iphone-battery-life-metrics/#discussion" class="c-post__comments"> 378 3 379 comments 380 </a> 381 <h1 class="c-teaser__title"> 382 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/29/ispec-the-body-electric-exploring-iphone-battery-life-metrics/">iSpec the Body Electric: Exploring iPhone Battery Life Metrics</a> 383 </h1> 384 </header> 385 <p class="c-teaser__excerpt"> 386 What does 36 hours of video playback actually mean for your iPhone battery life? After analyzing specs for 55 iPhone models, one thing is clear: Appleâs new âtypical useâ metric is long overdue. 387 </p> 388 </article> 389 390 391 392<article class="c-teaser c-teaser--post" id="tease-75758"> 393 <header class="c-teaser__header"> 394 <a href="https://tidbits.com/author/adam-engst-2-2/" class="c-teaser__author" style="background-color:#80298f">Adam Engst</a> 395 <time datetime="2026-09-28T16:42:56-04:00" class="c-teaser__date"> 396 28 September 2026 397 </time> 398 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/28/apple-patches-zero-day-exploit-alongside-september-2026-%ef%a3%bfos-fixes/#discussion" class="c-post__comments"> 399 7 400 comments 401 </a> 402 <h1 class="c-teaser__title"> 403 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/28/apple-patches-zero-day-exploit-alongside-september-2026-%ef%a3%bfos-fixes/">Apple Patches Zero-Day Exploit Alongside September 2026 OS Fixes</a> 404 </h1> 405 </header> 406 <p class="c-teaser__excerpt"> 407 A zero-day CoreGraphics exploit is being used in âextremely sophisticated attacks against specific targeted individuals.â Apple has patched it in iOS 26.7.1 and related updates, while OS 27.0.1 brings largely unspecified bug fixes. 408 </p> 409 </article> 410 411 412 413<article class="c-teaser c-teaser--post" id="tease-75751"> 414 <header class="c-teaser__header"> 415 <a href="https://tidbits.com/author/adam-engst-2-2/" class="c-teaser__author" style="background-color:#80298f">Adam Engst</a> 416 <time datetime="2026-09-28T10:46:14-04:00" class="c-teaser__date"> 417 28 September 2026 418 </time> 419 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/28/simon-willison-charts-2026s-rapid-ai-progress/#discussion" class="c-post__comments"> 420 3 421 comments 422 </a> 423 <h1 class="c-teaser__title"> 424 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/28/simon-willison-charts-2026s-rapid-ai-progress/">Simon Willison Charts 2026âs Rapid AI Progress</a> 425 </h1> 426 </header> 427 <p class="c-teaser__excerpt"> 428 Skeptical about how fast AI is really moving? This chronological tour by AI researcher Simon Willison, documenting 2026âs LLM developments, may change your mind. 429 </p> 430 </article> 431 432 <aside id="watchlist" class="o-wrapper__breakout"> 433 <div class="c-posts-callout"> 434 <h2 class="c-posts-callout__header"> 435 <a href="/watchlist">TidBITS Watchlist – Mac App Updates</a> 436 </h2> 437 <div class="o-layout o-layout--guttered o-layout--6 c-posts-callout__posts"> 438 439<article class="o-thumb o-layout__item c-posts-callout__post" id="tease-75691"> 440 <a href="https://tidbits.com/watchlist/timing-2026-5/"> 441 <figure class="o-thumb__image-wrapper c-posts-callout__post__image-wrapper"> 442 <img src="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2020/11/Timing-2_10-icon-140x140-c-default.jpg" 443 srcset="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2020/11/Timing-2_10-icon-140x140-c-default.jpg 1x, https://tidbits.com/uploads/2020/11/Timing-2_10-icon-280x280-c-default.jpg 2x" 444 alt="Timing 2026.5" 445 class="o-thumb__image c-posts-callout__post__image"> 446 </figure> 447 <header class="o-thumb__text c-posts-callout__post__header"> 448 <h1 class="c-posts-callout__post__title"> 449 Timing 2026.5 450 </h1> 451 </header> 452 </a> 453 </article> 454 455<article class="o-thumb o-layout__item c-posts-callout__post" id="tease-75687"> 456 <a href="https://tidbits.com/watchlist/spamsieve-3-3-2/"> 457 <figure class="o-thumb__image-wrapper c-posts-callout__post__image-wrapper"> 458 <img src="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2025/09/SpamSieve-3_2-icon-140x140-c-default.png" 459 srcset="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2025/09/SpamSieve-3_2-icon-140x140-c-default.png 1x, https://tidbits.com/uploads/2025/09/SpamSieve-3_2-icon-280x280-c-default.png 2x" 460 alt="SpamSieve 3.3.2" 461 class="o-thumb__image c-posts-callout__post__image"> 462 </figure> 463 <header class="o-thumb__text c-posts-callout__post__header"> 464 <h1 class="c-posts-callout__post__title"> 465 SpamSieve 3.3.2 466 </h1> 467 </header> 468 </a> 469 </article> 470 471<article class="o-thumb o-layout__item c-posts-callout__post" id="tease-75683"> 472 <a href="https://tidbits.com/watchlist/soundsource-6-1-4/"> 473 <figure class="o-thumb__image-wrapper c-posts-callout__post__image-wrapper"> 474 <img src="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2020/08/SoundSource-5-icon-140x140-c-default.jpg" 475 srcset="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2020/08/SoundSource-5-icon-140x140-c-default.jpg 1x, https://tidbits.com/uploads/2020/08/SoundSource-5-icon-280x280-c-default.jpg 2x" 476 alt="SoundSource 6.1.4" 477 class="o-thumb__image c-posts-callout__post__image"> 478 </figure> 479 <header class="o-thumb__text c-posts-callout__post__header"> 480 <h1 class="c-posts-callout__post__title"> 481 SoundSource 6.1.4 482 </h1> 483 </header> 484 </a> 485 </article> 486 487<article class="o-thumb o-layout__item c-posts-callout__post" id="tease-75710"> 488 <a href="https://tidbits.com/watchlist/macwhisper-15-2/"> 489 <figure class="o-thumb__image-wrapper c-posts-callout__post__image-wrapper"> 490 <img src="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2026/07/MacWhisper-14-icon-140x140-c-default.png" 491 srcset="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2026/07/MacWhisper-14-icon-140x140-c-default.png 1x, https://tidbits.com/uploads/2026/07/MacWhisper-14-icon-280x280-c-default.png 2x" 492 alt="MacWhisper 15.2" 493 class="o-thumb__image c-posts-callout__post__image"> 494 </figure> 495 <header class="o-thumb__text c-posts-callout__post__header"> 496 <h1 class="c-posts-callout__post__title"> 497 MacWhisper 15.2 498 </h1> 499 </header> 500 </a> 501 </article> 502 503<article class="o-thumb o-layout__item c-posts-callout__post" id="tease-75706"> 504 <a href="https://tidbits.com/watchlist/camo-studio-2-9/"> 505 <figure class="o-thumb__image-wrapper c-posts-callout__post__image-wrapper"> 506 <img src="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2025/10/Camo-2_4-icon-140x140-c-default.png" 507 srcset="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2025/10/Camo-2_4-icon-140x140-c-default.png 1x, https://tidbits.com/uploads/2025/10/Camo-2_4-icon-280x280-c-default.png 2x" 508 alt="Camo Studio 2.9" 509 class="o-thumb__image c-posts-callout__post__image"> 510 </figure> 511 <header class="o-thumb__text c-posts-callout__post__header"> 512 <h1 class="c-posts-callout__post__title"> 513 Camo Studio 2.9 514 </h1> 515 </header> 516 </a> 517 </article> 518 519<article class="o-thumb o-layout__item c-posts-callout__post" id="tease-75714"> 520 <a href="https://tidbits.com/watchlist/affinity-3-3/"> 521 <figure class="o-thumb__image-wrapper c-posts-callout__post__image-wrapper"> 522 <img src="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2025/11/Affinity-3-icon-140x140-c-default.png" 523 srcset="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2025/11/Affinity-3-icon-140x140-c-default.png 1x, https://tidbits.com/uploads/2025/11/Affinity-3-icon-280x280-c-default.png 2x" 524 alt="Affinity 3.3" 525 class="o-thumb__image c-posts-callout__post__image"> 526 </figure> 527 <header class="o-thumb__text c-posts-callout__post__header"> 528 <h1 class="c-posts-callout__post__title">
529 Affinity 3.3 530 </h1> 531 </header> 532 </a> 533 </article> 534 </div> 535 </div> 536 </aside> 537 538 539<article class="c-teaser c-teaser--post" id="tease-75738"> 540 <header class="c-teaser__header"> 541 <a href="https://tidbits.com/author/adam-engst-2-2/" class="c-teaser__author" style="background-color:#80298f">Adam Engst</a> 542 <time datetime="2026-09-24T20:15:58-04:00" class="c-teaser__date"> 543 24 September 2026 544 </time> 545 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/24/iphone-18-pro-maxs-big-battery-triggers-new-shipping-requirements/#discussion" class="c-post__comments"> 546 2 547 comments 548 </a> 549 <h1 class="c-teaser__title"> 550 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/24/iphone-18-pro-maxs-big-battery-triggers-new-shipping-requirements/">iPhone 18 Pro Maxâs Big Battery Triggers New Shipping Requirements</a> 551 </h1> 552 </header> 553 <p class="c-teaser__excerpt"> 554 Apple has come up with a clever solution to a problem most users never knew existed: shipping restrictions surrounding single-cell lithium-ion batteries over 20 watt-hours in capacity. 555 </p> 556 </article> 557 558 559 560<article class="c-teaser c-teaser--post" id="tease-75724"> 561 <header class="c-teaser__header"> 562 <a href="https://tidbits.com/author/adam-engst-2-2/" class="c-teaser__author" style="background-color:#80298f">Adam Engst</a> 563 <time datetime="2026-09-24T18:53:31-04:00" class="c-teaser__date"> 564 24 September 2026 565 </time> 566 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/24/digital-car-keys-may-not-transfer-when-you-upgrade-your-iphone/#discussion" class="c-post__comments"> 567 35 568 comments 569 </a> 570 <h1 class="c-teaser__title"> 571 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/24/digital-car-keys-may-not-transfer-when-you-upgrade-your-iphone/">Digital Car Keys May Not Transfer When You Upgrade Your iPhone</a> 572 </h1> 573 </header> 574 <p class="c-teaser__excerpt"> 575 If you use a digital car key on your iPhone, donât assume it will transfer automatically when you switch to a new iPhone. Hereâs what happened when Adam Engstâs Hyundai IONIQ 5 key didnât make the jump to his new iPhone 18 Proâand how he fixed it. 576 </p> 577 </article> 578 579 580 581<article class="c-teaser c-teaser--post" id="tease-75720"> 582 <header class="c-teaser__header"> 583 <a href="https://tidbits.com/author/adam-engst-2-2/" class="c-teaser__author" style="background-color:#80298f">Adam Engst</a> 584 <time datetime="2026-09-24T14:55:48-04:00" class="c-teaser__date"> 585 24 September 2026 586 </time> 587 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/24/claim-your-share-of-apples-250-m
587illion-siri-settlement/#discussion" class="c-post__comments"> 588 2 589 comments 590 </a> 591 <h1 class="c-teaser__title"> 592 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/24/claim-your-share-of-apples-250-million-siri-settlement/">Claim Your Share of Appleâs $250 Million Siri Settlement</a> 593 </h1> 594 </header> 595 <p class="c-teaser__excerpt"> 596 Did you buy an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 16 expecting Siri features that never arrived? You may be owed $25â$95 per device from Apple's class-action settlement. Here's how to file your claim before the December deadline. 597 </p> 598 </article> 599 600 601 <aside class="o-wrapper__breakout c-ad c-ad--image" data-ad-campaign="TidBITS Articles - hidden-treasures-quick-look"> 602 <div class="c-ad__inner"> 603 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2016/02/12/os-x-hidden-treasures-quick-look/"><picture><source srcset="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2018/05/TB-Quick-Look-ad-640x200.png" media="(max-width: 600px)" type="image/png"><img src="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2018/05/TB-Quick-Look-ad-1456x180.png" srcset="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2018/05/TB-Quick-Look-ad-1456x180.png 1456w, https://tidbits.com/uploads/2018/05/TB-Quick-Look-ad-1456x180-640x79.png 640w" alt="macOS Hidden Treasures: Quick Look"></picture></a> 604 </div> 605 </aside> 606 607<article class="c-teaser c-teaser--post" id="tease-75695"> 608 <header class="c-teaser__header"> 609 <a href="https://tidbits.com/author/glenn-fleishman/" class="c-teaser__author" style="background-color:#5c8c5d">Glenn Fleishman</a> 610 <time datetime="2026-09-23T19:28:17-04:00" class="c-teaser__date"> 611 23 September 2026 612 </time> 613 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/23/see-the-behind-the-scenes-prompts-that-power-siri-ai/#discussion" class="c-post__comments"> 614 No 615 comments 616 </a> 617 <h1 class="c-teaser__title"> 618 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/23/see-the-behind-the-scenes-prompts-that-power-siri-ai/">See the Behind-the-Scenes Prompts That Power Siri AI </a> 619 </h1> 620 </header> 621 <p class="c-teaser__excerpt"> 622 You can export an Apple Intelligence Report that reveals how Apple formulates requests on your behalf to perform tasks and take actions with Siri AI and Apple Intelligence in OS 27. It requires an intelligent agent to understand the full picture. 623 </p> 624 </article> 625 626 627 628<article class="c-teaser c-teaser--post" id="tease-75648"> 629 <header class="c-teaser__header"> 630 <a href="https://tidbits.com/author/adam-engst-2-2/" class="c-teaser__author" style="background-color:#80298f">Adam Engst</a> 631 <time datetime="2026-09-21T21:13:14-04:00" class="c-teaser__date"> 632 21 September 2026 633 </time> 634 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/21/notes-on-setting-up-a-new-iphone-18-pro-and-apple-watch-series-12/#discussion" class="c-post__comments"> 635 8 636 comments 637 </a> 638 <h1 class="c-teaser__title"> 639 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/21/notes-on-setting-up-a-new-iphone-18-pro-and-apple-watch-series-12/">Notes on Setting Up a New iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12</a> 640 </h1> 641 </header> 642 <p class="c-teaser__excerpt"> 643 Adam Engst shares his experience setting up a new iPhone 18 Pro and Apple Watch Series 12, including the best restoration method, Google account chaos, Apple Pay verification hassles, and a surprise Apple One offer. 644 </p> 645 </article> 646 647 648 649<article class="c-teaser c-teaser--post" id="tease-75645"> 650 <header class="c-teaser__header"> 651 <a href="https://tidbits.com/author/adam-engst-2-2/" class="c-teaser__author" style="background-color:#80298f">Adam Engst</a> 652 <time datetime="2026-09-21T19:58:55-04:00" class="c-teaser__date"> 653 21 September 2026 654 </time> 655 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/21/what-a-broken-wrist-taught-me-about-ios-27-dictation-and-macos-voice-control/#discussion" class="c-post__comments"> 656 40 657 comments 658 </a> 659 <h1 class="c-teaser__title"> 660 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/21/what-a-broken-wrist-taught-me-about-ios-27-dictation-and-macos-voice-control/">What a Broken Wrist Taught Me About iOS 27 Dictation and macOS Voice Control</a> 661 </h1> 662 </header> 663 <p class="c-teaser__excerpt"> 664 iOS 27 finally adds a few text-editing commands to dictationâsomething Adam Engst suggested six years ago. A broken bone in his wrist gave him the chance to test these improvements extensively, along with macOS Voice Controlâs capabilities and quirks. 665 </p> 666 </article> 667 668 669
670<article class="c-teaser c-teaser--post" id="tease-75633"> 671 <header class="c-teaser__header"> 672 <a href="https://tidbits.com/author/adam-engst-2-2/" class="c-teaser__author" style="background-color:#80298f">Adam Engst</a> 673 <time datetime="2026-09-17T15:02:01-04:00" class="c-teaser__date"> 674 17 September 2026 675 </time> 676 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/17/siri-ai-hits-and-misses/#discussion" class="c-post__comments"> 677 59 678 comments 679 </a> 680 <h1 class="c-teaser__title"> 681 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/17/siri-ai-hits-and-misses/">Siri AI Hits and Misses</a> 682 </h1> 683 </header> 684 <p class="c-teaser__excerpt"> 685 David Pogueâs comprehensive testing of 125 Siri AI requests reveals what Appleâs revamped assistant can handle and where it still falls short. Share your own experiences in the comments. 686 </p> 687 </article> 688 689 690 691<article class="c-teaser c-teaser--post" id="tease-75630"> 692 <header class="c-teaser__header"> 693 <a href="https://tidbits.com/author/glenn-fleishman/" class="c-teaser__author" style="background-color:#5c8c5d">Glenn Fleishman</a> 694 <time datetime="2026-09-16T17:15:38-04:00" class="c-teaser__date"> 695 16 September 2026 696 </time> 697 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/16/two-iphones-in-this-economy-explaining-iphone-handoff/#discussion" class="c-post__comments"> 698 28 699 comments 700 </a> 701 <h1 class="c-teaser__title"> 702 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/16/two-iphones-in-this-economy-explaining-iphone-handoff/">Two iPhones? In This Economy? Explaining iPhone Handoff</a> 703 </h1> 704 </header> 705 <p class="c-teaser__excerpt"> 706 Apple has added an option in iOS 27 that lets you share one eSIM with two iPhones, allowing each to functionâone at a timeâas your incoming phone line, destination for messages, and Find My location. Who needs this? 707 </p> 708 </article> 709 710 711 712<article class="c-teaser c-teaser--post" id="tease-75584"> 713 <header class="c-teaser__header"> 714 <a href="https://tidbits.com/author/adam-engst-2-2/" class="c-teaser__author" style="background-color:#80298f">Adam Engst</a> 715 <time datetime="2026-09-14T16:08:24-04:00" class="c-teaser__date"> 716 14 September 2026 717 </time> 718 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/14/when-should-you-upgrade-to-apples-%ef%a3%bfos-27-releases/#discussion" class="c-post__comments"> 719 86 720 comments 721 </a> 722 <h1 class="c-teaser__title"> 723 <a href="https://tidbits.com/2026/09/14/when-should-you-upgrade-to-apples-%ef%a3%bfos-27-releases/">When Should You Upgrade to Appleâs OS 27 Releases?</a> 724 </h1> 725 </header> 726 <p class="c-teaser__excerpt"> 727 Apple has released the first versions of its 2027 operating systemsâmacOS 27 Golden Gate, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27, tvOS 27, and HomePod Software 27. You might want to upgrade right away, but Adam Engst advises most people to wait at least a little while. Or even longer for macOS. 728 </p> 729 </article> 730 731 <aside id="watchlist" class="o-wrapper__breakout"> 732 <div class="c-posts-callout"> 733 <h2 class="c-posts-callout__header"> 734 <a href="/watchlist">TidBITS Watchlist – Mac App Updates</a> 735 </h2> 736 <div class="o-layout o-layout--guttered o-layout--6 c-posts-callout__posts"> 737 738<article class="o-thumb o-layout__item c-posts-callout__post" id="tease-75622"> 739 <a href="https://tidbits.com/watchlist/carbon-copy-cloner-7-2/"> 740 <figure class="o-thumb__image-wrapper c-posts-callout__post__image-wrapper"> 741 <img src="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2025/08/Carbon-Copy-Cloner-7-icon-140x140-c-default.png" 742 srcset="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2025/08/Carbon-Copy-Cloner-7-icon-140x140-c-default.png 1x, https://tidbits.com/uploads/2025/08/Carbon-Copy-Cloner-7-icon-280x280-c-default.png 2x" 743 alt="Carbon Copy Cloner 7.2" 744 class="o-thumb__image c-posts-callout__post__image"> 745 </figure> 746 <header class="o-thumb__text c-posts-callout__post__header"> 747 <h1 class="c-posts-callout__post__title"> 748 Carbon Copy Cloner 7.2 749 </h1> 750 </header> 751 </a> 752 </article> 753 754<article class="o-thumb o-layout__item c-posts-callout__post" id="tease-75638"> 755 <a href="https://tidbits.com/watchlist/chronosync-12-0-3/"> 756 <figure class="o-thumb__image-wrapper c-posts-callout__post__image-wrapper"> 757 <img src="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2025/11/ChronoSync-12-icon-140x140-c-default.png" 758 srcset="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2025/11/ChronoSync-12-icon-140x140-c-default.png 1x, https://tidbits.com/uploads/2025/11/ChronoSync-12-icon-280x280-c-default.png 2x" 759 alt="ChronoSync 12.0.3" 760 class="o-thumb__image c-posts-callout__post__image"> 761 </figure> 762 <header class="o-thumb__text c-posts-callout__post__header"> 763 <h1 class="c-posts-callout__post__title"> 764 ChronoSync 12.0.3 765 </h1> 766 </header> 767 </a> 768 </article> 769 770<article class="o-thumb o-layout__item c-posts-callout__post" id="tease-75641"> 771 <a href="https://tidbits.com/watchlist/evernote-11-34-8/"> 772 <figure class="o-thumb__image-wrapper c-posts-callout__post__image-wrapper"> 773 <img src="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2026/08/Evernote-11-icon-140x140-c-default.png" 774 srcset="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2026/08/Evernote-11-icon-140x140-c-default.png 1x, https://tidbits.com/uploads/2026/08/Evernote-11-icon-280x280-c-default.png 2x" 775 alt="Evernote 11.34.8" 776 class="o-thumb__image c-posts-callout__post__image"> 777 </figure> 778 <header class="o-thumb__text c-posts-callout__post__header"> 779 <h1 class="c-posts-callout__post__title"> 780 Evernote 11.34.8 781 </h1> 782 </header> 783 </a> 784 </article> 785 786<article class="o-thumb o-layout__item c-posts-callout__post" id="tease-75626"> 787 <a href="https://tidbits.com/watchlist/fantastical-4-2-cardhop-2-5/"> 788 <figure class="o-thumb__image-wrapper c-posts-callout__post__image-wrapper"> 789 <img src="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2025/09/Fantastical-4_1-icon-140x140-c-default.png" 790 srcset="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2025/09/Fantastical-4_1-icon-140x140-c-default.png 1x, https://tidbits.com/uploads/2025/09/Fantastical-4_1-icon-280x280-c-default.png 2x" 791 alt="Fantastical 4.2 and Cardhop 2.5" 792 class="o-thumb__image c-posts-callout__post__image"> 793 </figure> 794 <header class="o-thumb__text c-posts-callout__post__header"> 795 <h1 class="c-posts-callout__post__title"> 796 Fantastical 4.2 and Cardhop 2.5 797 </h1> 798 </header> 799 </a> 800 </article> 801 802<article class="o-thumb o-layout__item c-posts-callout__post" id="tease-75611"> 803 <a href="https://tidbits.com/watchlist/omnifocus-4-9/"> 804 <figure class="o-thumb__image-wrapper c-posts-callout__post__image-wrapper"> 805 <img src="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2023/12/OmniFocus-4-for-Mac-icon-140x140-c-default.png" 806 srcset="https://tidbits.com/uploads/2023/12/OmniFocus-4-for-Mac-icon-140x140-c-default.png 1x, 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