{"id":73072,"date":"2024-11-19T18:00:06","date_gmt":"2024-11-19T10:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=73072"},"modified":"2024-11-15T18:32:35","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T10:32:35","slug":"apps-apple-killed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/apps-apple-killed\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Apps That macOS Has Recently Killed"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Apple updates macOS, they sometimes add features or built-in apps that make certain third-party Mac apps unnecessary. These updates can be useful for users but often hit app developers hard. Users get free, built-in options, but developers may lose sales as people shift away from paid alternatives.<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s a look at some of the apps that macOS updates have made obsolete recently.<\/p>\n

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Magnet<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Magnet has been a favorite tool for many Mac users (myself included) when it comes to organizing windows on the screen. It lets you quickly \u201csnap\u201d windows into different sections of your display \u2013 whether you want a half-and-half split, a third, or even quarters. It\u2019s great for multitasking, especially with its handy shortcut keys that make it super fast to organize your screen.<\/p>\n

But with macOS Sequoia, Apple has rolled out its own window tiling and snapping feature. Now, you can drag windows to the edges of your screen, and they\u2019ll automatically tile \u2013 kind of like what Magnet does. I\u2019ve tried it out myself, and while it\u2019s decent, it\u2019s not quite as smooth as Magnet.<\/p>\n

That said, I think most Mac users will probably get by with Apple\u2019s built-in option, especially if they\u2019re not keen on paying the $4.99 for Magnet. However, for those who prefer more customization and smoother performance, Magnet remains a solid choice.<\/p>\n

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Magnet is a paid app, priced at $4.99.<\/p>\n

Apps similar to Magnet include Rectangle<\/a>, BetterSnapTool<\/a>, and Moom<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1Password<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Next, the obvious one: 1Password. This is a well-loved password manager<\/a> that securely stores your login information, credit card details, and other sensitive data, all behind a master password. It\u2019s known for its ease of use and compatibility across different platforms.<\/p>\n

Now, macOS has long had its own password management system called Keychain, but it was pretty basic for a while. Recently, though, Apple revamped it and rebranded it as \u201cPasswords<\/a>,\u201d bringing a lot more functionality and a much-improved interface. The new Passwords app is built right into macOS, syncs seamlessly across devices with iCloud, and offers features like autofill, password sharing, and security alerts.<\/p>\n

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