MacBreak Weekly (Audio) MBW 980: I Have Never Ate Tomato Ketchup Onions - Third Developer Betas Out for iOS 26
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Jul 9, 2025 The latest beta of iOS 26 dials back its liquid glass aesthetics. Apple faces potential tariffs affecting Macs and the Apple Watch. A shift in iPhone production to India is on the horizon amid geopolitical tensions. The tech giant is eyeing a public cloud model while grappling with AI talent loss to competitors. Exciting features are rumored for the iPhone 17, including a flashy redesign. Meanwhile, insights into the immersive potential of Apple's new Vision Pro reveal mixed user reactions.
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iOS 26 Beta 3 UI Refinement
- iOS 26 Beta 3 reduces the overly glossy liquid glass design to a more subtle frosted glass look.
- This change enhances readability and usability while maintaining nice GPU effects like subtle chromatic dispersion.
China Controls Indian iPhone Production
- Foxconn recalled 300 Chinese staff from Indian iPhone factories, likely to hinder rapid production transition.
- This highlights China's control over tech manufacturing expertise even outside its borders.
Manufacturing Shifts Take Years
- Moving iPhone production out of China rapidly is impractical due to the complexity and time required.
- Tim Cook faces impossible pressure from Trump's administration for quick shifts that realistically take years.
