Mac Power Users 803: Checking in on the Betas
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Jun 29, 2025 The hosts dive into their experiences with early betas of macOS, iOS, and iPadOS, discussing exciting new features like the sleek Liquid Glass interface. They explore the evolution of Spotlight, which has transformed into an efficient command-line tool. Enhancements in Mac capabilities, especially for productivity and seamless app integration, are highlighted. The challenges and strengths of Apple's devices for creative tasks are also examined, along with insights into the latest in watchOS and Vision OS, showcasing the balance between innovation and usability.
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Liquid Glass UI Refresh
- Apple's UI update is mainly a visual refresh called Liquid Glass across all devices.
- It respects user familiarity by not changing layouts drastically, focusing on elegance and fun in visuals.
Spotlight Becomes Command Line
- New Spotlight in macOS Tahoe acts like a powerful command line for the Mac, integrating app launches, file search, actions, and clipboard history.
- It provides significantly improved search results, especially for Apple Notes and app intents, making workflows faster.
Use Both Spotlight and Alfred
- Don't replace third-party launchers like Alfred with Spotlight yet as they offer advanced workflows Spotlight lacks.
- Use both tools simultaneously, assigning keyboard shortcuts to access their unique strengths.