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 Apple has announced iOS 26, and the upcoming software update includes a long list of new features and changes for iPhones.
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Apple's new macOS Tahoe is first defined by its "Liquid Glass" design aesthetic, a new universal design language, that I think hearkens back to Windows 10 and earlier versions of Windows operating systems. But beyond look and feel, there are practical elements, like the Spotlight search bar that understands what's on your Mac and taps into local intelligence to find what you want. There are also shortcuts or macros to help you complete tasks, and a phone application that looks as rich as what Microsoft offers. There's even a rudimentary Game Bar.
I much prefer Windows over macOS, and have used Windows and Android products for decades. Nonetheless, there have been a few times that I've been impressed with what Apple has accomplished—the Apple Watch integration with iOS, for example. There's a level of polish and integration here that I think Microsoft should pay attention to.
If I had to sum it up: What I use on a day-to-day basis on Windows feels like a rough draft. What Apple showed off at WWDC seems more like the final product.
Warm and rich
From day one of Windows 11, I wrote that Windows 11 felt like an unnecessary replacement for Windows 10. I've since changed my mind about that, in part because Microsof
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 Apple this week announced tvOS 26, which is now available in developer beta. The upcoming software update includes a handful of new features for the Apple TV, although some of the changes are only available on newer models.
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The annual Apple developers conference delivered goodies for all devices, with fresh looks, updated operating systems and a whole basket of new capabilities.
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