MacBreak Weekly (Audio) MBW 1003: The Intersection of Greed and Delusion - The OS 26.2 Update Is Out Now!
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Dec 17, 2025 Apple’s OS 26.2 launches just in time for the holidays, featuring major security fixes and a rollback option for Liquid Glass visuals. Pluribus becomes a hit, dominating Apple TV's viewership charts. The panel discusses the implications of Apple's legal setbacks in the iOS payments case and Japan's new law allowing multiple app stores. The importance of local backups in safeguarding digital data is emphasized, amidst a story of a lost 20-year-old account. Lastly, there's buzz about a potential folding iPhone in future designs.
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iPad Multitasking Restored And Refined
- Apple restored SlideOver and refined iPad multitasking in iOS 26.2 to address strong user demand.
- The update improves dock-driven workflows, split view gestures, and window creation from the dock.
M5 GPU Acceleration Becomes Real
- Apple validated M5 GPU acceleration claims by expanding ML extension support in 26.2.
- Third-party apps now more easily leverage the M5's GPU for on-device AI workloads.
Install 26.2 For Critical Security Fixes
- Update to iOS/iPadOS 26.2 promptly because it includes multiple security fixes and a WebKit zero-day.
- Prioritize devices that hold sensitive data or use Messages, since critical patches were backported.
