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I’ve been running the iPadOS 26 beta on my old iPad Pro, and I’m loving it.
I really like the new windowing system, which lets you treat your iPad more like a Mac, with multiple windows from multiple apps arranged however you like. TBH, I still mostly use apps full-screen. But the new system in iPadOS 26 proves super-handy for quick cut/paste jobs and the like between apps.
The Liquid Glass interface makes everything seem fresh and new, and I used it to brighten up my Lock Screen, which now has a giant, 3D clock that I can see from a mile away.
I’ve not encountered any serious bugs. Then again, I’m not doing any heavy work on my iPad, nor running a ton of third-party apps.
If you’re not running the beta, now’s the perfect time to jump on the bandwagon. The latest releases squashed most of the bugs, and the current version is stable and fully functional for most users. Here are some solid reasons why you should install the latest iPadOS 26 beta now.
Also in today’s newsletter:
More details just leaked about TechWoven, Apple’s rumored replacement for FineWoven (its disastrous foray into concocting a leather substitute for iPhone cases). Retail packaging hints at lanyards and cross-body straps. But according to yesterday’s poll, no one’s interested in TechWoven! Oh well.
After Montana became the latest state to support digital driver’s licenses, here’s a breakdown of when other states will follow suit. And here’s exactly how to add your state ID to your iPhone.
Gamified language app MosaLingua takes just 10 minutes a day, and a lifetime sub is on sale for a limited time.
For an advertisement, this new spot from Apple about how the iPhone camera’s Action mode helps people with Parkinson’s isn’t very ad-like.
Apple TV+’s The Morning Show already had an impressive cast. The upcoming season four adds even more star-studded performers. I’m still not gonna watch it!
— Leander Kahney, EIC.
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Tweets of the day
Nano banana is genuinely blowing my mind.
“Add a third bag of dog food in the cart the same as the other two”
It’s disturbingly good. Photoshop might be cooked this decade forever.
— Chris (@chatgpt21)
9:39 PM • Aug 19, 2025
no place for such negativity
— Holly - I like tech (@AnxiousHolly)
10:52 PM • Aug 18, 2025
Good to see Goggle Pixel 10 Pro copying a 5 year old iPhone feature
— Apple Design (@TheAppleDesign)
4:39 PM • Aug 20, 2025
Wallpaper of the day
Awesome depth effect wallpaper
— Vuk Andric (@vukandric)
6:06 PM • Aug 20, 2025
One more thing ...
Simplicity isn’t just a visual style. It’s not just minimalism or the absence of clutter. It involves digging through the depth of the complexity. To be truly simple, you have to go really deep.
Today’s poll
Who's got an Apple Card (and how do you like it)? |
Results from yesterday’s poll: Does FineWoven V2 look any good?
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