Accidental Tech Podcast 667: Wisdom and Treachery
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Nov 25, 2025 The hosts discuss Marco's new iPad and its pen tips, diving into the macOS Tahoe beta update that tackles Electron slowdowns. They analyze Tim Cook's rumored succession and the drama surrounding Windows on ARM gaming. A whimsical 'egg' prototype by OpenAI gets the team pondering its competition against smartphones. They also cover Apple's ongoing iCloud backdoor negotiations in the UK and the review status of Apple Fitness+. Lastly, they hilariously debate whether their kids have surpassed their gaming skills.
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iPad Nanotexture vs Paperlike Experience
- Marco bought a high-end iPad with a nanotexture screen then returned it after testing pencil feel and screen protectors.
- He found Paperlike 3 plus a Paperlike pencil tip provided the best handwriting experience for him.
Tahoe's Electron Slowdown Fix
- macOS Tahoe had an Electron slowdown caused by private API interactions that affected many apps.
- Apple appears to have addressed it in macOS 26.2 beta 3, removing the need for immediate Electron updates.
CEO Succession Rumors Need Caution
- Financial Times reported Tim Cook might step down within six months, but Bloomberg's and Gurman's sources dispute that timing.
- Succession rumors can be trial balloons or misreported, and source quality varies widely.