Get clippy with it

I accidentally updated to macOS 26 Tahoe overnight. I thought my MacBook Air was updating to the latest version of macOS Sequoia, but apparently, I clicked the wrong button.

That was quite the Saturday surprise. Previously, I avoided macOS 26 Tahoe like the plague. I’ve heard too many horror stories about bugs and bad user interface decisions, and I use my Mac every day, all day. I don’t need that kind of disruption.

Oh well. Now that the deed is done, there’s one feature in particular that I’m excited about using. Apple finally built a clipboard manager into the Mac’s operating system. It’s a long-overdue addition. Here’s how it works.

Bonus link: If you, like me, are new to macOS 26 Tahoe, this post from the Cult of Mac vault might come in handy »»» Everything new in macOS 26 Tahoe: Supercharged Spotlight and 40+ other features.

Also in this edition of The Weekender:

Speaking of things you should try, don’t miss our roundups of great new features in Messages and Apple News+.
Everybody’s talking about OpenClaw, the hot new agentic AI that can do practically anything. Cult of Mac writer Rajesh Pandey installed it on his Mac and says it feels like the future. His post explains why it’s great (and how to set it up on your own machine).
Do you miss the glowing Apple logo on MacBooks of old? We do.
Rumors shed new light on the iPhone 17e (coming soon) and the long-promised smarter Siri (not coming soon). We discussed both of them on this week’s episode of the Cult of Mac podcast.
We reviewed a couple of fantastic new products this week: an innovative iPhone game controller and a wireless HDMI adapter.
And finally, Cult of Mac Deals uncorked new sales on a great mechanical keyboard, fun online guitar lessons and an AI Chrome extension that puts ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini right in your browser.

Enjoy your weekend!

— Lewis Wallace, managing editor

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Feature story

Unlock your Mac's hidden clipboard history with Spotlight's new trick

The Mac finally adds a built-in clipboard history manager. You can go back and paste things from hours ago, like a link you copied earlier.

How-tos

6 great features in Messages in iOS 26

Get to know the great new features in Messages in iOS 26: polls, background images, group Apple Cash payments and so much more.

Charge AirPods to 100% every time with this hidden setting

Squeeze more battery life out of your AirPods by changing the default setting, which limits the charge to 80%.

How OpenClaw turns your Mac into an action-based AI agent

OpenClaw lets you run an action-based AI agent directly on your Mac. We walk through installation, setup, and practical ways to use it.

5 under-the-radar features that make Apple News+ even better

If you've never touched it before, you're missing out. There are five great Apple News+ features waiting for you to discover.

News

iOS 26.3 brings these 3 changes to your iPhone

Apple’s iOS 26.3 update is light on features but brings three important improvements that quietly make your iPhone better.

Plus, more Apple software news:

Put the iPhone down: A Valentine's Day plea against phubbing

Valentine’s Day is supposed to be about connection. Don't ruin the moment by phubbing the person you love.

Leaked iPhone 17e renders show a surprise Dynamic Island

Freshly leaked iPhone 17e renders flip the script on earlier rumors, showing a Dynamic Island on Apple’s upcoming budget model.

Plus, more Apple rumors:

Bring back the glow: MacBooks lost their soul when the Apple logo went dark

It's time to return the beloved glowing Apple logo to the back of the next-generation MacBook Pro.

Smarter Siri delayed ... is that a good thing? [Cult of Mac podcast No. 7]

This week on the "Cult of Mac" podcast: If you've been waiting for Apple to deliver a smarter Siri, it's disappointment time.

Apple nabs full rights to ‘Severance,’ eyes franchise expansion

More seasons and new spinoff shows seem all but certain after Apple bought full rights to the mind-bending show.

Plus, more Apple entertainment news:

How smarter Apple Intelligence could empower Apple Home

AI-powered home automations might soon anticipate your needs.

Deals

Keychron K8 mechanical keyboard is hot-swappable, customizable and on sale for $80

The Keychron K8 is a customizable, no-nonsense mechanical keyboard with hot-swappable switches, wireless flexibility and a premium build.

Instead of juggling AI tabs, grab this powerful browser extension

With powerful AI assistant BrowserCopilot, you can write, research and reply faster than ever, without switching tabs or breaking workflow.

Plus, more AI from Cult of Mac Deals:

iPhone full again? This $30 photo backup stick fixes it instantly.

The Photo Backup Stick Omega Universal packs 64GB of storage and tips for USB-C, Lightning and micro USB.

Bought a guitar, learned 3 chords, then stopped? Try this.

Learn the modern way with structured guitar lessons, visual guidance and hundreds of songs with a one-year Fret Zealot All Access Pass.

Reviews

There's a new best all-around iPhone game controller [Review]

The Ohsnap Mcon uses an innovative design that makes the iPhone game controller portable and flexible. We go hands-on for our review.

Big screen, no cable: Belkin’s wireless HDMI adapter cuts the cord [Review]

The Belkin ConnectAir Wireless HDMI Display Adapter promises easy streaming without messy cables. Wireless connectivity made simple.

Setups

Maximum fun: Top 10 multi-Mac setups

Our roundup of the best multiple-Mac setups answers the question of why anyone would need more than one Mac (and has a lot of fun doing it).