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.

And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin saw the F1 film in IMAX, and en route observed some horror stories of how people actually use their phones in the real world.

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Benjamin Mayo

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Links

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

iOS 26 beta 2 changes, Liquid Glass on Apple Watch, Apple feature availability

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