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Technology EasyDMG Automates macOS App Installation, Ending the Drag-and-Drop Dance
Developer Jeff Schumann created EasyDMG, a free macOS utility that automates the traditional DMG installation process — mounting, verifying, copying to Applications, and deleting the disk image. WIRED reported the tool lets users double-click DMG files to install software, with optional auto-launch and no background processes or telemetry.
Supply Chain Apple Warns of 'Significant' Supply Constraints for Mac, iPhone, and iPad
Apple warned investors on Thursday that it expects a 'significant' hit from supply constraints on Mac, iPhone, and iPad products. Outgoing CEO Tim Cook attributed the issue to unexpected demand and limited supply chain flexibility, with chip components from TSMC being a key bottleneck.
Technology Try One of macOS 27's Best Features Right Now: AI-Powered Shortcuts
macOS 27 will let users create Apple Shortcuts by typing plain language descriptions, powered by generative AI. Until the official release this autumn, Federico Viticci's Shortcuts Playground offers early access via Claude Code or OpenAI's Codex, enabling rapid shortcut creation and modification.
Technology Siri AI First Look: How Apple's Rebuilt Assistant Transforms Search Across iPhone, iPad and Mac
Apple unveiled Siri AI at WWDC 2026, a rebuilt assistant with a new swipe-down gesture, a dedicated Siri app for conversation history, and deeper integration across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Hands-on demos show a more capable and persistent voice assistant.
Technology Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac to Become Read-Only in July
Microsoft Office 2019 for Mac will become read-only starting July 13 due to an expiring digital license. Users will need to upgrade to Microsoft 365 or Office 2024 to maintain full functionality.