Mac Power Users 826: 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 2)

Stephen and I wrap up our review of Apple’s 2025 with a look at the iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, and Apple’s other services. They we zoom out and look at the overall ecosystem. Join us on this episode of Mac Power Users.

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Mac Power Users 825: 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 1)

On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I start our annual tour of Apple’s products, starting with the Mac, then we consider the Apple Watch, the Vision Pro, and the company’s lineup of audio products.

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Mac Power Users 824: Life After iPadOS 26

iPadOS 26 introduced a new windowing system, improved audio recording, and more robust background tasks, making the iPad feel more Mac-like than ever. On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I discuss a range of workflows that benefit from these changes.

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Mac Power Users 823: The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

The end of the year is nearly upon us, so Stephen and I are back to share our gift ideas on this episode of Mac Power Users. Stephen then goes on to share a new life philosophy, only to learn that I am already a master of it.

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Mac Power Users 821: Developer Roundtable 2025

Casey Liss, Charlie Chapman, and James Thomson join Stephen and me on this episode of Mac Power Users to discuss the state of software development on Apple’s platforms in 2025. Topics include Liquid Glass, SwiftUI, documentation, subscriptions, and Apple Intelligence.

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Mac Power Users 820: The Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide

I have published a new course covering Apple Reminders, Calendar, Notes, and more. On this episode of Mac Power Users, Stephen and I walk through those apps and how they can be used together. Then, a conversation about the M5 and iOS 26 changes.

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