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Design-First Mac Apps: UI Refreshes, Frames, Notches, and Palette Tools

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Mac and IOS apps Design-First Apps:

Design-first macOS and iOS apps are going bold on visuals this week. FrameLab leads the charge by letting you add iPhone bezels to screenshots for slick, page-ready mockups.

  • FrameLab adds iPhone bezels to screenshots, with customizable backgrounds and export in full resolution. It supports several bezel styles and adjustable canvas formats.[1]

  • Quilt — Rebuilt for macOS Tahoe with a brand-new design and faster Swift code, it’s faster, more stable, and optimized for Tahoe. It automates screenshot captures (turn pages, then capture the next), saves to a clean, offline PDF, and now supports scrolling captures.[2]

  • ExtraDock — ExtraDock is rebuilt from the ground up with a new UI and a roadmap of features. It’s Tahoe-ready, and updates now flow through Check for Updates. A promo code RMACAPPS offers a 40% discount.[3]

  • UI Palette Designer Tool — A simple free utility to create color palettes for UI design.[4]

  • QuakeNotch — QuakeNotch 1.5.4 brings better notch sizing and a revamped Quake Terminal and Notch Music experience for MacBook users. A 50% off discount uses HAPPYNEWVERSION15.[5]

Closing thought: These updates signal a clear trend toward visuals-first tools that reshape how Mac and iOS workspaces feel. Watch how frames, palettes, and notch features influence daily workflows.

References

[1]
Reddit

Just launched FrameLab – Add iPhone bezels to your screenshots [FULL FREE]

FrameLab launches iPhone bezel app; fans request Pro Max frames, transparent backgrounds, more devices; feedback praised, improvements planned.

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[2]
Reddit

Quilt - Rebuilt for macOS Tahoe! New design, new features.

Quilt macOS Tahoe update; automated screenshot captures to PDF, offline; users discuss export options; compare with Acrobat and costs too.

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[3]
Reddit

ExtraDock - Rebuilt from the ground up, New design, New features

ExtraDock rebuilt post-acquisition; new UI, roadmap; pricing debates; RMACAPPS promo; plans include file shelves and multi-monitor support.

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[4]
Reddit

UI Palette Designer Tool

New iOS palette designer tool; seeking feedback; inspired by ui-colors; free UI color palette designer app

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[5]
Reddit

QuakeNotch v1.5.4 is here w/ better notch sizing and amazing Quake Terminal and Notch Music experience on your MacBook's notch! 🥳 (Use discount code HAPPYNEWVERSION15 for 50% off!)

QuakeNotch v1.5.4 improves notch sizing, terminal, music on MacBook; pricing discount; user feedback mentions visuals and Spotlight conflict.

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