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macOS 26.4’s Script Editor Won’t Open Some Older AppleScripts
https://tidbits.com/2026/03/27/macos-26-4s-script-editor-wont-open-some-older-applescripts
macOS 26.4’s Script Editor Won’t Open Some Older AppleScripts - TidBITS

After upgrading to macOS 26.4, some users found Script Editor refusing to open certain older AppleScripts—even though most of the scripts still ran fine from apps like BBEdit. Here’s how to fix affected scripts.

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The Verge Explains the US Government’s Router Ban - TidBITS

Sean Hollister’s lively Q&A explains why the FCC’s foreign router ban won’t recall existing routers, audit new ones, or do much of anything to improve security—it just blocks future imports unless manufacturers commit to US production.

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OS 26.4 Adds AI-Generated Playlist Playground, Separates Family Sharing Purchases - TidBITS

Apple’s OS 26.4 updates add Apple Intelligence-generated playlists in Apple Music, image creation and editing tools in Freeform, easier marking of Reminders as urgent, and independent payment methods for adult members of Family Sharing groups. Oh, and eight new emoji you didn’t know how you were living without.

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WWDC 2026 Scheduled for June 8–12 - TidBITS

Mark your calendars—Apple has announced that its Worldwide Developer Conference will kick off on 8 June 2026. Will this be the year we finally get the promised AI-powered version of Siri?

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DarkSword Exploit Threatens iPhones Still Running iOS 18 - TidBITS

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 deployed on legitimate websites against ordinary users.

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Mysterious Mac Login Failures? Check Your Input Source - TidBITS

A switched input source can make a Mac reject the correct login password. Here’s how an accidental keyboard layout change locked a user out—and the simple fix that got her back in.

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When Face ID Helps iPhone Security—And When to Turn It Off
https://tidbits.com/2026/03/19/when-face-id-helps-iphone-security-and-when-to-turn-it-off
When Face ID Helps iPhone Security—And When to Turn It Off - TidBITS

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 you can take to protect your privacy and data from compelled access.

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What’s New in Apple’s Platform Security Guide
https://tidbits.com/2026/03/18/whats-new-in-apples-platform-security-guide
What’s New in Apple’s Platform Security Guide - TidBITS

Did you know Apple holds most of your satellite SMS messages until you’re back on cellular? That’s just one detail from Apple’s updated Platform Security Guide, which now covers quantum cryptography, device unlocking, and the MacBook Neo’s camera indicator.

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Apple Relaunches Background Security Improvements with WebKit Patch
https://tidbits.com/2026/03/17/apple-relaunches-background-security-improvements-with-webkit-patch
Apple Relaunches Background Security Improvements with WebKit Patch - TidBITS

Remember Rapid Security Responses? Apple renamed and relaunched them as Background Security Improvements, and the first one patches a WebKit flaw in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 26.3.1. Here's what you need to know.

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LittleBITS: Why You Got Multiple Copies Last Week - TidBITS

Adam Engst recounts what went wrong when some subscribers received up to 10 copies of TidBITS last week. Unfortunately, we don’t know why it happened and can only hope it doesn’t recur.

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