Exciting October 2022 App Updates for iOS and Mac Users
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October 2022 App Enhancements
Greetings to all my wonderful readers! In this post, I will highlight the latest app updates for October. This month has been thrilling, and the excitement is set to continue.
I've revised the format of these updates for simplicity, focusing on the most noteworthy new features rather than detailing every bug fix. I hope you find these changes beneficial and encourage you to share your thoughts!
1Password 8 — Password Management Tool
? App Store Link
? Version: 8.9.6
?? Released: Oct 12, 2022
? Platforms: iOS, iPadOS, WatchOS
Key New Features
- Newly designed Apple Watch app with complications support
- Option to disable two-factor authentication for your 1Password account
- Enhanced sorting for your favorite items
- Improved accessibility throughout the app
- A "What's New" feature to showcase the latest updates
Craft — Document and Note Editor
? App Store Link
? Version: 2.3.7
?? Released: Oct 24, 2022
? Platforms: iOS, iPadOS, macOS
Key New Features
- Introduction of 13 formulas (SUM, MIN, MAX, etc.)
- Cell formatting options for tables (number, percentage, currency, etc.)
- Enhanced sorting capabilities for tables
- Option to pin documents within folders
- Customizable layout and sorting preferences for each folder
Day One Journal: Personal Diary
? App Store Link
? Version: 7.18.2
?? Released: Oct 21, 2022
? Platforms: iOS, iPadOS
Key New Features
- Daily prompts now available in the side menu
- New plus button in the entry toolbar for quick media access
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Flippy Learn — Flashcard App
? App Store Link
? Version: 6.0
?? Released: Oct 20, 2022
? Platforms: iOS, iPadOS, macOS, WatchOS, tvOS
Key New Features
- Daily study plans for effective learning
- Generation of daily lessons with flashcards
- Overview of all flashcards in a new practice mode
- Redesigned interface for repeating cards
Gmail — Email Service by Google
? App Store Link
? Version: 6.0.221002
?? Released: Oct 17, 2022
? Platforms: iOS, iPadOS
Key New Features
- Introduction of Lock Screen widgets
- Redesigned Settings interface
LookUp: English Dictionary
? App Store Link
? Version: 9.1
?? Released: Oct 24, 2022
? Platforms: iOS, iPadOS, macOS, WatchOS
Key New Features
- New sharing options for word definitions
- Enhanced integration with Shortcuts for filtering actions
MindNode — Mind Mapping Tool
? App Store Link
? Version: 2022.4.1
?? Released: Oct 25, 2022
? Platforms: iOS, iPadOS, WatchOS
Key New Features
- Open links in Safari instead of the in-app browser
- Desktop-class app with customizable toolbar in iPadOS 16
- Create new documents as mind maps or outlines
- Lock Screen Widgets for quick entries
- Find & Replace functionality for efficient editing
Mockup — UI/UX Design Tool
? App Store Link
? Version: 3.3
?? Released: Oct 24, 2022
? Platforms: iOS, iPadOS, macOS
Key New Features
- New templates for iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, and Apple Watch Ultra
- A collection of 76 design elements inspired by Apple Design Resources
- Desktop-class enhancements for iPadOS 16
- Quick insertion of text, images, and symbols from the toolbar
- New sidebar for customizing text and symbols
- Export entire sketches as a single PNG
- Support for SharePlay and multiple windows on iPad
- New macOS application
Obsidian — Connected Notes
? App Store Link
? Version: 1.0.0 on macOS and 1.4.0 for iOS/iPadOS
?? Released: Oct 13, 2022
? Platforms: iOS, iPadOS, macOS
Key New Features
- Significant design update for the app
- Support for multiple tabs and tab stacks
- Revamped Theme Gallery
- Long-press links in Live Preview for context menu access
- Haptic feedback for context menu on iPhones
Orion Browser by Kagi
? App Store Link
? Version: 1.1.7
?? Released: Oct 24, 2022
? Platforms: iOS, iPadOS
Key New Features
- Time Machine feature to view past versions of web pages
- Support for folders on the start page
- Improved shortcuts for iPad
- Option to set preferred user agent
- Share PDFs as files
Pixelmator Photo
? App Store Link
? Version: 2.1
?? Released: Oct 24, 2022
? Platforms: iOS, iPadOS, macOS, WatchOS, tvOS
Key New Features
- Compatibility with the new 2022 iPad Pro for Apple Pencil hover integration
- LUT Support for importing color presets
- EDR Mode for editing images in Extended Dynamic Range
- Use of Virtual Memory Swap for intensive photo editing tasks
- Double-tap the Apple Pencil for quick access to the brush slider for the Repair tool
Pixelmator
? App Store Link
? Version: 2.8.1
?? Released: Oct 24, 2022
? Platforms: iOS, iPadOS
Key New Features
- Apple Pencil hover integration for 2022 iPad Pro
- Virtual Memory Swap for editing demanding photos
- New Select Subject feature for easy subject selection
- Enhanced document saving and sharing options
Play: Save Videos for Later Viewing
? App Store Link
? Version: 1.2.8
?? Released: Oct 21, 2022
? Platforms: iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS
Key New Features
- Support for music videos from Apple Music
- Option to change the sort order in Preferences
- Edit added and published date metadata
- Support for videos from Twitter and Nebula
- Focus Filter integration for customized video viewing
Portal — Immersive Escapes
? App Store Link
? Version: 3.7.2
?? Released: Oct 19, 2022
? Platforms: iOS, iPadOS
Key New Features
- Support for iPhone 14 screen sizes
- Dynamic Island integration for iPhone 14 Pro
- Shortcuts integration for sound playback without app launch
- Frequently used portals accessible via Spotlight and Siri
Slack
? App Store Link
? Version: 22.10.40
?? Released: Oct 20, 2022
? Platforms: iOS, iPadOS
Key New Features
- Video replies and live emoji reactions in huddles
- Move channels between sidebar sections on the mobile app
- Drag-and-drop functionality in message input on iPhone and Mac
Steam Mobile
? App Store Link
? Version: 3.2.1
?? Released: Oct 22, 2022
? Platforms: iOS, iPadOS
Key New Features
- Revamped mobile app with a modern look
- QR code scanning for PC sign-in
- Smart notifications for important updates
- Library view with remote downloads
- Customizable tabs for quick access
Spark Mail — Intelligent Email Management
? App Store Link
? Version: 3.0.3
?? Released: Oct 2022
? Platforms: iOS, iPadOS, WatchOS
Key New Features
- Priority Senders to ensure important emails are never missed
- One-click blocking for unwanted senders
- Send larger files (over 25 MB) via Spark Cloud
Things 3 for iPad
? App Store Link
? Version: 3.16.4
?? Released: Oct 24, 2022
? Platforms: iPadOS
Key New Features
- Support for Stage Manager
- Tapping calendar events opens them in Apple Calendar
- New pop-up menu style introduced in iPadOS 16
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Additional Resources
- App Updates 2022: A compilation of monthly articles covering significant app updates.
- iPhone Apps of 2022: A curated list of outstanding iPhone applications for the year.
- Mac Apps 2022: A selection of remarkable Mac applications for 2022.