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Time to Start de-Appling

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Apple is withdrawing its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature from the UK due to the Investigatory Powers Act, affecting user data encryption in iCloud. Users must manually disable ADP or risk losing iCloud access. Those relying on end-to-end encryption should move their data off iCloud immediately, exploring secure alternatives like Proton or Standard Notes. This situation highlights broader concerns about privacy and surveillance, particularly for UK citizens, amidst governmental overreach.

https://heatherburns.tech/2025/11/10/time-to-start-de-appling/

PingStalker

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PingStalker: macOS tool for Wi-Fi/network diagnostics. Features include device discovery, continuous monitoring, deep Wi-Fi insights, everyday network tools, live ping monitoring, speed tests, subnet calculator, MAC address lookup, and Wi-Fi sniffing. Designed for professionals, it supports quick troubleshooting and logging. Free trial available.

https://www.pingstalker.com/

Michael Tsai

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Apple's AirPods Live Translation feature will expand to the EU next month, enabling easier communication across languages. This expansion faced delays due to engineering work to meet the Digital Markets Act (DMA) requirements, purportedly to enhance user privacy. The specific changes made for compliance remain unclear, prompting speculation over whether privacy flaws were present in the initial version. While the feature will support various languages, it appears not to extend to third-party devices or apps.

https://mjtsai.com/blog/2025/11/06/airpods-live-translation-expands-to-the-eu/

From the Creators of Shortcuts, Sky Extends AI Integration and Automation to Your Entire Mac

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Sky is an AI-powered automation app for Mac, developed by ex-Shortcuts creators, aiming to revolutionize user workflows through intelligent interaction with existing apps. Users can type natural language commands to perform various tasks across any macOS application, such as organizing files, sending messages, or creating calendar events, without needing complex scripts. Sky integrates seamlessly with macOS, providing built-in tools and allowing users to create custom prompts and scripts. Its design features a compact, attractive UI that blends with the OS. Skyshots serve as a unique mechanism for input, enhancing the user experience and making automation accessible to non-technical users. Overall, Sky aims to mix user-friendly LLM capabilities with powerful desktop automation for a more intuitive computing experience.

https://www.macstories.net/stories/sky-for-mac-preview/

Behind the Design: Adobe Premiere on iOS

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Adobe Premiere on iOS aims to provide professional video editing that’s intuitive and accessible. Designed for ease of use and rapid creative workflows, it combines AI-driven tools with seamless integration into Adobe’s ecosystem. Feedback led to a new, robust architecture that supports complex editing without burdening users. Key features include progressive disclosure for simplicity and a flexible timeline for precision editing. The design process emphasized collaboration between teams, focusing on user needs and future editing trends. Adobe plans to enhance the app with additional features and an anticipated Android version.

https://adobe.design/stories/process/behind-the-design-adobe-premiere-on-ios

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