MacBreak Weekly (Audio) MBW 990: Eating the Cake at Both Ends - The Divisiveness of the iPhone Air
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Sep 17, 2025 Shelly Brisbin, a technology journalist known for her insights on Apple and accessibility, joins the discussion on the latest gadget launches. Delve into the mixed reactions surrounding the iPhone Air and its square selfie camera, which may be more significant than it appears. Explore the innovations in VisionOS and Apple’s impressive Emmy wins, while also examining the complexities of recent iOS updates. The conversation humorously balances excitement with skepticism about new features and their implications for users.
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Midnight Update Marathon
- Leo Laporte updated many devices overnight and joked about downloading a thousand gigabytes.
- He described clicking through Apple's new Liquid Glass slideshow with no skip button.
Beta Program Improved Final Stability
- Apple staged broad beta exposure which improved stability at GA for many apps compared with past releases.
- Early public betas let developers and users surface and mitigate real-world breakages before final release.
Stagger macOS 26 Rollouts
- Wait before updating mission-critical Macs to macOS 26 until third-party production apps confirm compatibility.
- Update personal iPhones and iPads sooner but keep backups and plan to revert if needed.
