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The Harder-to-Use Edition Friday, August 8, 2025

This macOS 26 Icon Strategy Punishes Mac Users More Than Developers, by Zac Hall, 9to5Mac

When it comes to iOS 26, Liquid Glass and legibility have been the subject of much discussion around the iPhone software redesign. On the Mac, however, app icon decisions have stirred up a lot of feelings for macOS Tahoe users. One change in particular arguably makes the Mac harder to use.

The Absolutely Insane Camera Swipe Direction In iOS 26, by Benjamin Mayo

The fact this setting exists at all is wild to me, and even more so that the default is for that toggle to be off, suggesting that having the Camera app defy the fundamental logic of the iPhone’s direct manipulation user interface is the preferred path forward.

Stuff

Apple Arcade Received These Four New Games Today, by Joe Rossignol, MacRumors

Exclusive to Apple Arcade, Play-Doh World lets you create digital Play-Doh characters and more.

My Streaming Queue Was Out Of Control—Here's What Saved Me, by Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine

I use Sequel to manage my watchlist. It’s great for TV shows and movies, but also handles books, audiobooks, and video games. It’s a full-featured media tracker that taps into databases of content so it shows posters, overviews, and descriptions.

Is This The Future Of Filmmaking? DaVinci Resolve Takes Big Immersive Video Leap, by Kalum Carter, Digital Camera World

DaVinci Resolve 20.1 introduces support for Apple Immersive workflows, marking a major leap into the future of spatial video.

Notes

Should You Be Using A Nutrition App?, by Jo Williams, Good Food

Overall, these apps can be educational and are a useful entry point for raising awareness about the food you're eating. But, it’s hard to be sure how accurate or consistent the information is. Nutrition is rarely black and white, and apps are not a substitute for tailored, professional, individualised information, especially for complex cases. If you focus on cooking with whole foods and fresh produce, you can be confident you are making good choices without the need for apps.

Here's When ChatGPT Integration Within Apple Intelligence Will Use GPT-5, by Zac Hall, 9to5Mac

Following today’s reveal of OpenAI’s latest model, Apple tells me that ChatGPT integration within Apple Intelligence will use GPT-5 with iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe 26.

‘The Studio’ Guest Stars Anthony Mackie, Zoë Kravitz And Dave Franco On Playing Twisted Versions Of Themselves: ‘The Crazier You Get, The Better’, by Max Gao, Variety

“That said, when you’re playing yourself, the crazier you get, the better,” says Franco. “I have no ego about any of this. I just want to make myself look like a complete idiot. When I’m working with Seth and Evan, I feel so safe and protected. I feel liberated to take huge swings knowing that they will reel me in if I ever go too far. But more often than not, they just keep pushing me further and further, and that’s when you get some of this really wacky, fun stuff.”

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I have two devices that will not be receiving the 2026 OS updates. I am considering not replacing them ever.

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