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816: iOS & iPadOS 26

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Sep 28, 2025
Discover the innovative features of iOS and iPadOS 26, including the sleek Liquid Glass UI and improved multitasking on iPads. The hosts share firsthand impressions of the iPhone 17 Pro's design and enhanced camera capabilities. AirPods Pro 3 also get a glowing review for their fit and sound upgrades. Plus, exciting updates in Messages and the Notes app make communication and organization a breeze. This version shows a solid evolution for Apple devices, leaving listeners eager for what's next!
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INSIGHT

Air Lets Pro Be Less Restrained

  • Apple is positioning product lines (Pro, Air) to allow trade-offs: thinner Air versus more capable Pro, enabling more varied designs.
  • That strategy lets Apple experiment with form factors while serving different customer preferences.
ANECDOTE

First Impressions Of iPhone 17 Pro

  • Stephen and David each upgraded to iPhone 17 Pro models and described hands-on impressions of design, cameras, and transfers.
  • David had a messy cable transfer that failed and then took three hours total, while Stephen used iCloud restore which felt smoother than expected.
INSIGHT

Design Tradeoffs Favor Thermals

  • The Pro's thicker, heavier design trades elegance for better thermals and battery, making it feel more utilitarian like modern MacBook Pros.
  • Apple seems to have prioritized cooling and real-world usability over lightweight materials this generation.
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