Primary Technology Instagram’s Terrible iPad App, ChatGPT Saved Google Chrome, iPhone 17 Event Hopes
Sep 4, 2025
The hosts dissect the disappointments of Instagram's new iPad app, emphasizing its failure to harness the device's capabilities. They share insights on the Pixel 10 Pro’s impressive, yet underwhelming 100x camera. A fascinating discussion unfolds about how ChatGPT has helped save Google Chrome from dire consequences. Anticipation builds around the upcoming iPhone 17 event, as they dive into listener expectations and upgrade dilemmas, while also exploring Apple's future plans and potential integrations with AI.
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Recover Hidden Tabs In iOS 26 Safari
- If iOS 26's compact Safari hides tabs for you, swipe up on the three dots to reveal All Tabs.
- Switch back to the larger bottom address bar if the gesture feels like a secret handshake.
Pixel 10 Pro's 100x Zoom Felt Artificial
- Stephen tested the Pixel 10 Pro and found its 100x AI zoom often over-sharpens non-photographic subjects.
- He decided to send the Pixel back because the AI-made images looked artificially generated.
iPad App Prioritizes Reels Over Photos
- Instagram released an iPad app that defaults to Reels and wastes large screen space.
- Stephen Robles and Jason Aten call it a "spite app" that ignores photographers' needs.