Easy macOS and iOS Tips and Fixes
Apple announced MacOS 26 (Tahoe); updates for products are in progress. All current releases work on Tahoe, but testing is ongoing. Apps warn of insufficient testing. Test releases will launch soon, followed by full support later in the beta cycle. Check the Status page for updates and subscribe for more info.
https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2025/06/09/initial-notes-on-macos-26-tahoe/
Rogue Amoeba launched a Customer Dashboard for existing customers to easily access purchase details, license keys, and download links without needing an account. Features include retrieving lost licenses, downloading purchased software, viewing purchase history, and updating email addresses associated with purchases. This tool aids users in managing apps and licenses efficiently.
https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2025/06/05/our-new-customer-dashboard/
Rogue Amoeba is recruiting testers for upcoming updates to Audio Hijack, Loopback, and SoundSource. Interested users running MacOS 15 can apply via a form, including their MacOS version and favorite bird. Selected testers will be contacted later this month.
https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2025/04/08/a-call-for-beta-testers/
MacOS 15.4 fixes audio cutouts, especially in Safari, benefiting users of audio capture tools like SoundSource. Update to improve app performance.
https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2025/04/02/macos-15-4-brings-a-key-audio-bug-fix/
SoundSource 5.8 released; free update with major bug fixes and improvements, reducing CPU usage and audio glitches. Features almost three dozen fixes, including an updated About box. Users should update via Settings; new users can learn and download the trial on the product page.
https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2025/03/27/soundsource-5-8-tightens-things-up/
Audio Hijack 4.5 enhances the Transcribe feature for recording and converting audio to text on Macs, leveraging Apple's Metal technology for faster processing and lower CPU usage. The updated Transcribe template improves accuracy, and the feature is now fully supported after previously being in beta. Users can update for free or try the trial version online.
https://weblog.rogueamoeba.com/2025/02/20/terrific-transcription-updates-in-audio-hijack-4-5/