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Inside our Summertime Review Toolkits

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Jul 6, 2025
Federico and John dive into the chaos of a gas station explosion in Rome, blending humor with serious reflections. They anticipate the upcoming iOS 26 and iPadOS 26, discussing the exciting 'Liquid Glass' design changes. Their strategies for optimizing the software review process reveal favorite tools like Obsidian and Apple Notes. They also spotlight essential screenshot apps, including CleanShot and ScreenFloat, while teasing automation insights that promise to enhance multitasking on the iPad.
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ANECDOTE

Rome Gas Station Explosion

  • Federico woke up to a loud explosion from a gas station fire in Rome near his home.
  • The explosion caused severe damage, shattered windows, and a large fire but no fatalities.
INSIGHT

Compressed Review Season Timeline

  • Review season timelines have compressed, making it harder to fully experience updates before public releases.
  • Apple now typically releases iOS and macOS together, reducing testing time between platforms.
INSIGHT

Subtle and Unsettled iOS 26 Design

  • iOS 26 design changes feel subtle and unfinished with few third-party apps adopting the new "Liquid Glass" style yet.
  • The UI still fundamentally looks like iOS despite visual updates like minimized top bars.
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