Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This week, with rumors of more products in the pipeline, Federico and John share what they want most from Apple before the end of the year.

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- iOS 26.1 wishes
- Final Cut Pro for iPad plugins
- A new iPad Pro
- A new Studio Display
- An Apple TV with upscaling
- AirTags
- Thunderbolt 5 cable
- M5 MacBook Pro

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00:00 - What We Want to See From Apple for the Remainder of 2025
01:15 - iOS 26.1 Wishes
07:55 - Final Cut Pro for iPad
09:25 - A New iPad Pro
11:53 - A New Studio Display
15:37 - Apple TV
19:01 - AirTags
20:39 - A Thunderbolt 5 Cable
28:08 - MacBook Pro