Reduces the spam-filtering utility’s memory use when processing large amounts of data. ($39.99 new, free update, 61.4 MB, macOS 10.13+)

Transcription app adds a new microphone picker to the menu bar. (Free or €64 for Pro license, free update, 61.8 MB, macOS 14+)

Screenshot utility brings enhanced compatibility for the upcoming macOS 27 Golden Gate. ($29 new, free update, 76 MB, macOS 10.15+)

Drive-cloning and backup utility brings improvements to the Snapshot Comparison Browser. ($49.99 new, free update, 27.7 MB, macOS 13+)

Update for the virtual camera system that's chock-full of new features. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 159.7 MB, macOS 12.3+)

Introduces a new MCP server that enables you to use natural language prompts to perform complex tasks. ($74.99 new, free update, 143.8 MB, macOS 11+)

Maintenance update that addresses reported issues for the venerable text editor. ($59.99 new, free update, 32.2 MB, macOS 14+)

Tired of clunky email triage on your iPhone? Avec’s swipe-based interface lets you quickly sort important messages from noise, using AI to prioritize what matters. It’s Gmail-only and iPhone-only for now, but IMAP support is promised and a desktop version is coming.

OpenAI has replaced its Mac apps with a confusing 1.45 GB amalgamation, killed its ChatGPT Atlas Web browser after less than a year, and boosted ChatGPT Voice by backing it with more capable models.

Can’t stream a YouTube video on a plane? Worried that a rare concert recording will disappear? Need to edit a clip for a presentation? Here’s why TidBITS Talk readers download YouTube videos—and which apps they recommend.

Note-taking assistant improves AI connectivity, prompting, and resources. ($289 new, free update, 37.6 MB, macOS 11+)

Maintenance release for the writing app with a few bug fixes. ($5.99/$39.99 monthly/yearly subscription, free update, 63.3 MB, macOS 14+)

Brings language localizations and a smattering of improvements to the Photos management utility. ($29 new, free update, 6.5 MB, macOS 12+)

Brings improved reverse geocoding with a new service option and better offline accuracy. ($39 new, free update, 41.1 MB, macOS 12.4+)

After a mostly successful first EV road trip, Adam Engst refined his approach for a weekend drive to Boston. The result was a boring, stress-free experience—exactly what you want from travel logistics.

Audiofile Engineering’s Fidelia plays your music collection with bit-perfect accuracy and lets you shape the sound through Audio Units, equalization, and headphone virtualization. It’s not for everyone—but audiophiles will appreciate its depth.

Brings various improvements to the financial management app. ($77.88/$101.88/$143.88 annual subscription, free update, 3.2 MB, macOS 13+)

Redesigns the Icons View for the macOS Finder alternative. ($29.95 anual subscription, free update, 19.2 MB, macOS 10.13+)

Gmail-specific email app improves throughput of Gmail API queries. ($49.99 annual subscription, free update, 12.8 MB, macOS 12+)

Adds a built-in MCP server for connectivity to AI clients. ($229.99 annual subscription, free update for subscribers, 48.2 MB, macOS 13+)