The Innovative Design and Impact of iOS and iPadOS 26

This week, Federico and John discuss their annual OS reviews. Federico digs into the details of iOS and iPadOS 26, while John considers what macOS 26 Tahoe means for users.

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This episode is sponsored by:

• Widgetsmith: Make your phone your own with custom widgets and wallpapers. Ready for Liquid Glass in iOS 26. Use our link for a free month of Widgetsmith Premium.
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Links and Show Notes

iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 26: The MacStories Reviews

• iOS and iPadOS 26: The MacStories Review by Federico Viticci
• macOS 26: The MacStories Review by John Voorhees
• Review week perks for Club MacStories members
  • iOS and iPadOS 26 Review Extras eBooks, Drafts Actions, Apple Intelligence Shortcuts, and a Special Edition of MacStories Weekly
• Join Club MacStories by visiting plus.club
• Apps mentioned
  • Chronicling
  • CARROT Weather
  • Drafts
  • Activas: Intelligent Wellness
• macOS Tahoe: The MacStories Review
• Apps mentioned
  • Drafts
  • ScreenFloat

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