Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
This week, Federico and John share their experiences with iPadOS and macOS 26, which are now available as part of Apple’s public beta program.
On AppStories+, Federico and John discuss the state of engagement-bait posting about Apple and how it’s affecting the discourse about the company and its products.
This episode is sponsored by:
- Turbulence Forecast – apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id486438834?pt=697513&ct=appstories&mt=8 – Know before you go. Get detailed turbulence forecasts for your exact route, now available 5 days in advance. Learn more – turbulenceforecast.com/?utm_source=appstories&utm_medium=podcast
Links and Show Notes:
Apple’s iPadOS and macOS 26 Public Betas
- Our Public Beta Previews
- Thoughts on iPadOS 26 Hello, It’s Good to Be Back – macstories.net/stories/ipados-hello-its-good-to-be-back
- macOS Tahoe The MacStories Public Beta Preview – macstories.net/stories/macos-tahoe-the-macstories-public-beta-preview
Also Mentioned:
- Federico on Mac Power Users – podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-power-users/id458066753?i=1000719373692
- Logitech Combo Touch Keyboard Case for the 13" M4 iPad Pro – amzn.to/46FFPAr
AppStories+ Post-Show
Federico and John discuss how social media has changed the way Apple and its products are covered by the media.
Visit AppStories.net to learn more about the extended, high-bitrate audio version of AppStories that is delivered early each week and subscribe – http://appstories.plus
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Timestamps:
00:00 - The Public Betas Are Out
01:11 - The iPadOS 26 Public Beta
18:58 - Sponsor: Turbulence Forecast
21:05 - macOS 26 Public Beta
This week, Federico and John share their experiences with iPadOS and macOS 26, which are now available as part of Apple’s public beta program.
On AppStories+, Federico and John discuss the state of engagement-bait posting about Apple and how it’s affecting the discourse about the company and its products.
This episode is sponsored by:
- Turbulence Forecast – apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id486438834?pt=697513&ct=appstories&mt=8 – Know before you go. Get detailed turbulence forecasts for your exact route, now available 5 days in advance. Learn more – turbulenceforecast.com/?utm_source=appstories&utm_medium=podcast
Links and Show Notes:
Apple’s iPadOS and macOS 26 Public Betas
- Our Public Beta Previews
- Thoughts on iPadOS 26 Hello, It’s Good to Be Back – macstories.net/stories/ipados-hello-its-good-to-be-back
- macOS Tahoe The MacStories Public Beta Preview – macstories.net/stories/macos-tahoe-the-macstories-public-beta-preview
Also Mentioned:
- Federico on Mac Power Users – podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mac-power-users/id458066753?i=1000719373692
- Logitech Combo Touch Keyboard Case for the 13" M4 iPad Pro – amzn.to/46FFPAr
AppStories+ Post-Show
Federico and John discuss how social media has changed the way Apple and its products are covered by the media.
Visit AppStories.net to learn more about the extended, high-bitrate audio version of AppStories that is delivered early each week and subscribe – http://appstories.plus
Check out our Desk Setups – macstories.net/setups
Leave Feedback for John and Federico:
- AppStories Feedback Form – https://forms.gle/BLN5ZSFTWo8jScmH9
Follow us on Mastodon:
- AppStories – mastodon.macstories.net/@appstories
- Federico Viticci – mastodon.macstories.net/@viticci
- ohn Voorhees – mastodon.macstories.net/@johnvoorhees
Follow us on Bluesky:
- AppStories – https://bsky.app/profile/appstories.macstories.net
- MacStories – https://bsky.app/profile/macstories.net
- Federico Viticci – https://bsky.app/profile/viticci.macstories.net
- John Voorhees – https://bsky.app/profile/johnvoorhees.macstories.net
Affiliate Linking Policy – macstories.net/privacy-policy
Timestamps:
00:00 - The Public Betas Are Out
01:11 - The iPadOS 26 Public Beta
18:58 - Sponsor: Turbulence Forecast
21:05 - macOS 26 Public Beta
