Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 26 beta 2 and macOS Tahoe beta 2, try out all the new features in watchOS 26 for the first time, and talk about why availability of Apple features and services can be so splintered.
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- Magic Rays of Light
- The Talk Show
- Apple Sports app redesigned with new personalized sections, adds tennis scores just in time for Wimbledon
- Everything new in iOS 26 beta 2
- iOS 26 beta 2 provides first possible confirmation of iPhone 17 Air resolution
- macOS Tahoe 26 beta 2 changes Finder icon
- macOS Tahoe 26 beta 2 includes toggle to restore menu bar background
- Camera Remote hint on watchOS 26
- F1 Marks Apple’s Acceleration into a New Era of Entertainment
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