Apple has addressed a longstanding user frustration in macOS Sequoia by fixing how App Store update notifications function. As spotted by TidBits' Adam Engst, the improvement allows you to directly access the Updates screen by clicking anywhere on the notification, streamlining the software update process.
Previously, clicking on App Store update notifications in macOS 12 Monterey and later versions produced no response, while earlier versions would only open the App Store to its main screen rather than the Updates section. This behavior required you to manually navigate to the Updates tab, adding unnecessary steps to a routine maintenance task.
Thankfully, the enhanced notification behavior in macOS Sequoia now takes you directly to the Updates screen when clicking the notification. From there, you can choose to update individual apps or use the Update All button to install all available updates.
It's a welcome quality-of-life improvement, but similar notification functionality issues persist over on iOS, such as the software update notification that makes it look as if there's no way to opt out of the update and that you can only decide when it will happen.
iOS 26.4 was released today, and it includes a couple of new features for CarPlay: an Ambient Music widget and support for voice-based chatbot apps.
To update your iPhone 11 or newer to iOS 26.4, open the Settings app and tap on General → Software Update. CarPlay will automatically offer the new features so long as the iPhone connected to your vehicle is running iOS 26.4 or later....
Apple today announced Apple Business, a new all-in-one platform that unifies device management, productivity tools, and customer outreach features.
The service is designed to be a consolidated replacement for several of Apple's existing business-focused offerings, including Apple Business Essentials, Apple Business Manager, and Apple Business Connect. It provides organizations with a single...
Tuesday March 24, 2026 12:31 pm PDT by Juli Clover
Apple today released new firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and the AirPods 4. The firmware has a version number of 8B39, up from 8B34 on the AirPods Pro 3, 8B28 on the AirPods Pro 2, and 8B21 on the AirPods 4.
There is no word on what's included in the firmware, but Apple has a support document with limited notes. Most updates are limited to bug fixes and performance...
