I spent the day today integrating @xuu@txt.sour.is’s double ratcheting work and ratchet library back into the reference client/broker implementation saltyim as a v2 branch. I completely redesigned and rewrite the salty-chat TUI client as well, which now includes proper notifications and a background agent that keeps running so you never miss any messages. It all “just works”™ and I’m quite happy with the outcome! 🤩 #saltyim #revamp

Roaming cats cause carnage as law revamp stalls
Concerned carers in WA say roaming pet cats will kill thousands of native animals while the state government debates changes to cat laws. ⌘ Read more

Apple unveils software visual redesign, but no revamped Siri
This yea’rs software updates will bring a new visual design that Apple is calling Liquid Glass. ⌘ Read more

Apple Calendar App Revamp Confirmed by Job Posting
A new Apple job listing has provided more evidence that the company is working on a major overhaul of its Calendar app.

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A senior software engineer position for “Calendar Experience,” [spotted](https://www.macworld.com/article/2791509/apple-job-posting-confirms-calendar-rev … ⌘ Read more

Litestream: Revamped
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‘I don’t see how it doesn’t happen’: Apple eyes giant change to devices
Apple is “actively looking at” revamping the Safari web browser on its devices to focus on AI-powered search engines, a seismic shift for the industry hastened by the potential end of a longtime partnership with Google. ⌘ Read more

Top Stories: iOS 19 and iPhone 17 Pro Rumors, Siri Revamp Turmoil, and More
It was a big week for leaks and rumors in the Apple world, with fresh claims about iOS 19, the iPhone 17 Pro, and even the 20th anniversary iPhone coming a couple of years from now.

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Sources also spilled the tea on the inner turmoil at Apple around the Apple Intelligence-driven Siri revamp that has seen significant delays, so read on b … ⌘ Read more

Apple Watch ‘Many Years Away’ From Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring
Apple’s attempts to develop a non-invasive glucose monitoring feature for Apple Watch remains “many years away” from debuting, despite over 15 years of work to make the capability a reality in a consumer device, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

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Gurman: New iPad Pro and MacBook Pro Models With M5 Chips to Launch Later This Year
Apple’s next-generation iPad Pro models with the M5 chip will “launch this year,” according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

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In his Power On newsletter today, Gurman said the new iPad Pro model … ⌘ Read more

Top 5 Apple Products to Look Forward to in 2025
It’s looking like 2025 is going to be an important year for Apple, with the company planning to revamp the iPhone, push further into smart home products, and improve Apple Intelligence. There are tons of new products rumored for 2025, including new iPhones, M4 Macs, a smart home command center, and much more.

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Apple ‘Working’ on Redesigned Magic Mouse With a Long-Awaited ‘Fix’
Apple is working on a redesigned Magic Mouse that will address some “longstanding complaints,” according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.

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Apple Releases New Mac Mini, Revamped iMac, & M4 MacBook Pro
Apple has spent the last few days trickling releases of new Mac hardware, debuting a revamped iMac with an M4 chip and new colors, a redesigned Mac Mini that is smaller in size and now has an M4 chip, and the MacBook Pro lineup has been revamped with M4 processors as well. Each of the … Read More ⌘ Read more

Top Stories: September 9 iPhone Event, iOS 18.1 Photos Clean Up Tool, and More
It’s a day earlier than rumors had suggested, but Apple’s big iPhone 16 event now has an official date: Monday, September 9. The “It’s Glowtime” tagline and glowing Apple logo theme are clear nods to the revamped Siri and new Apple Intelligence features that will undoubtedly be a major point of emphasis for the upcoming devices.

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Amazon Could Charge Up to $10/Month for Alexa
Apple competitor Amazon is working on a revamp of its Alexa assistant, and the new version could cost up $10 per month, according to a report from Reuters. The upcoming version of Alexa will support conversational generative AI, and Amazon is planning for two tiers of service.

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How to Install iPadOS 18 Beta on iPad
iPadOS 18 was announced with some compelling new features, including new customization options for the Home Screen like being able to place icons and widgets anywhere, Dark Mode icon color hue customizations, Messages scheduling, a revamped Photos app with new capabilities like being able to remove subjects from pictures, a bunch of AI features to … Read More ⌘ Read more

Will customers stomach higher prices from Telstra?
Mobile phone plan prices are likely to rise following Telstra’s announcement to revamp its pricing structure, but not everyone is convinced that its customers will stick around. ⌘ Read more

Looking at the commit history of Tailscale’s tailscale-android repository on GitHub, there are plenty of hints that a revamped Tailscale Android app (even with dark mode!) is coming soon. 👀 ⌘ Read more

Jim Chalmers ‘doing the right thing’ by reforming the RBA: Cameron Milner
GXO Strategies Director Cameron Milner has praised Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ proposed changes to the RBA.

His comments come as the Coalition is gearing up to oppose Labor’s central bank revamp unless Jim Chalmers meets its demand that a new specialist monetary policy board be composed of current RBA members.

“I think it’s great that Jim Chalmers is actua … ⌘ Read more

GitHub’s revamped VIP Bug Bounty Program
GitHub’s VIP Bug Bounty Program has been updated to include a clear and accessible criteria for receiving an invitation to the program and more. Learn more about the program and how you can become a Hacktocat, and join our community of researchers who are contributing to GitHub’s security with fun perks and access to staff and beta features! ⌘ Read more

GitHub reduces Marketplace transaction fees, revamps Technology Partner Program ⌘ Read more…