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MacVoices #25281: Going All In With Glenn Fleishman on Take Control, Liquid Glass, Public Betas (1)
Author Glenn Fleishman takes on a variety of topics, including Apple’s latest software changes, the evolution of Liquid Glass, and the expanding Take Control book series. He also addresses Apple’s cross-platform consistency, iPadOS 26’s multitasking success, and how public betas shape user opinion. Glenn explains how Take Control adapts to Apple’s rapid updates while helping users rediscover essential features. (Part 1)
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Show Notes:
Chapters:
[0:00] Introduction and sponsor message
[0:56] Glenn Fleischman’s Take Control catalog and writing process
[2:30] Apple’s “Liquid Glass” redesign and system consistency
[6:25] Pros and cons of the new visual style
[10:25] Public betas and how early access shapes perception
[16:10] iPadOS 26’s new multitasking and gestures
[19:30] Unified experiences across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
[23:46] Windowing and interface refinements on iPad
[27:59] Hidden features and usability philosophy
[29:40] Revising Apple Basics books for modern OS versions
[34:18] Unexpected focus-mode quirks and new discoveries
Links:
Glenn’s Take Control Books (all 15 of them):
https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/?s=glenn+fleishman&post_type=product
Glenn Fleishman’s Blog:
https://glennf.com
Guests:
Glenn Fleishman is a veteran technology writer who has contributed to dozens of publications across his career, including Macworld, Fast Company, and Increment. He has also written dozens of editions of books in the Take Control series. He spent 2019 and 2020 building 100 tiny type museums full of real printing artifacts. Glenn lives in Seattle with his wife and two children. Follow him on BlueSky or Mastodon.
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Author Glenn Fleishman takes on a variety of topics, including Apple’s latest software changes, the evolution of Liquid Glass, and the expanding Take Control book series. He also addresses Apple’s cross-platform consistency, iPadOS 26’s multitasking success, and how public betas shape user opinion. Glenn explains how Take Control adapts to Apple’s rapid updates while helping users rediscover essential features. (Part 1)
This week’s MacVoices is supported by Incogni. Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code CHUCK at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https:/ /incogni.com/chuck.
Show Notes:
Chapters:
[0:00] Introduction and sponsor message
[0:56] Glenn Fleischman’s Take Control catalog and writing process
[2:30] Apple’s “Liquid Glass” redesign and system consistency
[6:25] Pros and cons of the new visual style
[10:25] Public betas and how early access shapes perception
[16:10] iPadOS 26’s new multitasking and gestures
[19:30] Unified experiences across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
[23:46] Windowing and interface refinements on iPad
[27:59] Hidden features and usability philosophy
[29:40] Revising Apple Basics books for modern OS versions
[34:18] Unexpected focus-mode quirks and new discoveries
Links:
Glenn’s Take Control Books (all 15 of them):
https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/?s=glenn+fleishman&post_type=product
Glenn Fleishman’s Blog:
https://glennf.com
Guests:
Glenn Fleishman is a veteran technology writer who has contributed to dozens of publications across his career, including Macworld, Fast Company, and Increment. He has also written dozens of editions of books in the Take Control series. He spent 2019 and 2020 building 100 tiny type museums full of real printing artifacts. Glenn lives in Seattle with his wife and two children. Follow him on BlueSky or Mastodon.
Support:
Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon
http://patreon.com/macvoices
Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal
Connect:
Web:
http://macvoices.com
Twitter:
http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner
http://www.twitter.com/macvoices
Mastodon:
https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner
MacVoices Page on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/
MacVoices Group on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/
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