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iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 26: The MacStories Reviews

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This week, Federico and John discuss their annual OS reviews. Federico digs into the details of iOS and iPadOS 26, while John considers what macOS 26 Tahoe means for users.

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    iOS, iPadOS, and macOS 26: The MacStories Reviews
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