I remember the days when the top jailbroken apps would be integrated by Apple until the need for jailbreaking disappeared. It was kind of a free way for Apple to see what users wanted as features.
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Apple 'Sherlocked' These Apps at WWDC 2025
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Ice is the only one on the list that I use or have used. It's free, so I'll probably keep using it.
Do you have a list of the overall Apple 'Sherlocked' since the introduction of OS X in 2002? I remembered they did Lite Switch X.
While it's sad when a third-party (usually indie) developer get's "Sherlocked" (in the sense that they take a big hit - not always the case) I do believe for that class of desktop extender apps (a) the developers usually go in knowing it's a strong possibility and (b) we're much better off with this functionality being built in when it's generally useful. Even if it's not a full-featured version (maybe even Especially - as it gives the third-party developer both room to survive and some extra promotion).
I try to keep those backgrounded little apps to an absolute minimum. I'm down to two (which, AFAICS, are still needed with this release): AltTab, so I can tab between windows, not applications (as its the former I need 99.9% of the time) and Reflex so my media controls only control the Music app.
I've used clipboard history tools from time to time but have never got into the habit with them enough that they earn their keep. So having that built in will be very welcome!
I try to keep those backgrounded little apps to an absolute minimum. I'm down to two (which, AFAICS, are still needed with this release): AltTab, so I can tab between windows, not applications (as its the former I need 99.9% of the time) and Reflex so my media controls only control the Music app.
I've used clipboard history tools from time to time but have never got into the habit with them enough that they earn their keep. So having that built in will be very welcome!
Some of these are a real stretch. Adding common actions or items that make sense from an evolutionary sense doesn’t straight up copy something.
It's not fair to say Apple "copied" them. Those apps are not IP, they are functionality. Apple has every right to add more features and functions to their own OSs, and they often have better integration since Apple has system access that 3rd party apps do not.
I don't want to see 3rd party apps now suing Apple to limit what they can or can't add and trying to cripple the OS. That would be ridiculous.
I don't want to see 3rd party apps now suing Apple to limit what they can or can't add and trying to cripple the OS. That would be ridiculous.
I really almost cackled when they said the new functionality on iPad was sherlocking Riverside lol
Games is Sherlocking Discord/ Steam a little but gaming on Mac is still in its infancy so it’s of little consequence.
I wish Apple would just create an affordable, killer GPU or eGPU and give people a reason to game on the Mac.
I wish Apple would just create an affordable, killer GPU or eGPU and give people a reason to game on the Mac.
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The category I want Apple to enter is food tracking. With their R&D and $ they can have the most up to date and accurate databases. Myfitnesspal and Cronometer keep raising their price but have been stagnant for years.
There is definitely a thin line to consider and should spark conversation if os providers should compensate (they never have). Developers create these apps to either enhance or fill a gap. I personally believe that when new os features "fill the gap" natively (an os has to evolve), it's for the best — even though many become redundant. A clipboard manager should have been available ages ago...
However, on the other side, would Spotlight be what it is/will be without the likes of Raycast being present? Think the unfortunate thing is most do not use the full set of features offered by third-party apps (and that's fair), thus, when a native functionality is offered there is no use for the third-party app and its extra perks.
However, on the other side, would Spotlight be what it is/will be without the likes of Raycast being present? Think the unfortunate thing is most do not use the full set of features offered by third-party apps (and that's fair), thus, when a native functionality is offered there is no use for the third-party app and its extra perks.
If you used one of the cards in wallet. I believe the intent is that it will scan your email and add to tracking.
How's that work on the Mac? iPad?
I'll stick with Parcel.app. $4.99 a year and it works everywhere, really well
It sounds like Tahoe will only allow or disallow a menu item. Ice and Bartender allow you to hide the menu items until you mouse over and expose the hidden items. Much better for my usage anyway.
It was first introduced in Mac OS 8.5
I don’t really think they Sherlocked any of these apps. Take Flighty as an example. It is an amazing app that I would highly recommend to anyone who flys a lot as it offers a very robust feature set for those “pro flyers”. For the rest of us, who don’t need all that and probably will never pay for flighty, Apple is providing a base level of functionality.
What about Journal app on iPad and Mac doesn’t that Sherlock DayOne Journal app?
I, for one, am not sad that Bartender has been sherlocked. The original dev cashed in and sold it to a shady third party with dubious privacy practices: the Applause Group.
