Best Ipados Podcasts (2026)

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154: Organic Swiss Water Process! 50:44

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The Latest iPhone Fold Rumors and a Fix (of sorts) for Poor Battery Life in iOS 26 47:30

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Happy New Year! Everyone expects Apple to release its first foldable iPhone later this year and the rumors and “leaks” are heating up. Tom and Jeff discuss the latest, including the 3D printed model that looks nothing like current iPhones. Plus, Tom decided to reset his iPhone in an attempt to resolve the ongoing battery life issues he’s been havin…

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830: iOS 26: Focus Modes & Notifications 1:26:50

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Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter an…

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Episode #324: Listening to Albums on a Mac 31:44

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The album isn't dead. Doug has been discovering new ways to listen to albums in Apple's Music app. We also chat a bit about the good old days, when you could tweak macOS. Remember ResEdit? Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show note…

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Holiday tech support, Hold Assist, Ask9to5Mac 53:53

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Benjamin and Chance return from the holiday break with some classic stories of tech support from the trenches. Also, iOS 26 Hold Assist proves better in theory than in reality based on listener feedback, and we do some Ask9to5Mac to close out 2025. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance debate what should be 9to5Mac’s Product of the Year. Subs…

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829: Tech That Worked in 2025 1:42:55

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With the year winding down, Stephen and David reflect on what went well in their tech stacks, touching on Apple silicon, the company's default apps, AI tools, home automation, and networking. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 10% off. E…

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153: My Beloved! 53:20

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Can we get a vibe check? No, really, Martin is asking! You asked for it, and we have delivered it. A new show run sheet app that you won't actually ever see! Browser, laptop, home speakers? We have listener mail! No, like ACTUAL physical mail! We'll see you next arvo! Jason bought more stuff 00:00:00 Vibe Check 🎙️ HomePod Sonos Roam 2 Sonos Move 2 …

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Apple 2025 Review of the Year 1:28:20

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Benjamin and Chance reflect on another year in Apple news. We cover all the big headlines from across the months, including the fallout of the Siri delays, the early iOS 26 redesign leaks, and the launch of all the new 2025 hardware like the iPhone 17 series. And in Happy Hour Plus, the pair check in on who won their annual prediction picks. Subscr…

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These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things (2025 Edition) with Joe Moyer 1:01:37

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Happy Holidays! Joe Moyer returns and joins Tom and Jeff for a fun and festive discussion in the third-annual “These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things” show! Picks range from backpacks to iPhone accessories, books, apps, and more. Find more from Joe at https://www.24letters.net/. Links: Bellroy Transit Workpack Bullstrap Men's Wallets Bullstrap iPho…

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828: Revisiting Keyboard Maestro 1:28:55

16d ago1:28:55

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David and Stephen talk through their uses of Keyboard Maestro, diving deep into automation, text expansion, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 10% off. 1Password: Never forget a passwo…

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The Best Music of 2025 23:06

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This week, Federico and John close out the year by sharing their favorite music of 2025. The Best Albums of 2025 Federico's Picks Forgiving Spree by Slowly Slowly Idols by Youngblud NSFW by The Paradox Better Days by Yellowcard Qualifying Miles by We Are Scientists Album of the Year: Pruning of the Limbs by Moving Mountains John's Picks (my world i…

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iPhone roadmap rumors, iOS 26.2 released, Apple Music in ChatGPT 51:05

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Benjamin and Chance discuss the late-in-the-year public launch of iOS 26.2, and the beginning of the 26.3 beta cycle. The Information has some juicy new details about the forthcoming iPhone roadmap, ChatGPT adds a clever Apple Music integration, and Chance tried using the PSVR2 spatial controllers with his Vision Pro. And in Happy Hour Plus, there’…

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Episode #323: Old Tapes Are Deteriorating, and Music Is Fading Away 31:38

22d ago31:38

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Back in the day, everything was recorded on tape. Tape is deteriorating, and some people are trying to restore old recordings before they crumble. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes The ‘Race Against Time’ to Save Music Le…

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827: Every Two Months or So 1:28:49

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On this feedback episode, the guys revisit the smart home, iPadOS 26, the lack of a big iMac, charging stations, and much more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativity. Get 10% off. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get a free month…

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Best Videogames of 2025 24:31

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This week, Federico and John share their favorite videogames of 2025. Also available on YouTube here. This episode is sponsored by: Sequel – Track Now. Enjoy Later. Links and Show Notes 2025's Best Videogames Federico's Backlog: Ghost of Yōtei Hades II Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Hollow Knight: Silksong Despelote Shinobi: Art of Vengeance FINAL FA…

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Apple executive tumult continues, Apple Studio Display leaks, Fitness+ AI dubbing 1:04:10

26d ago1:04:10

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Benjamin and Chance talk about two more Apple executive departures since last week’s episode, and a rumored third that appears to be staying for now. There’s also exciting details about the next Apple Studio Display, Apple might be able to enlist Intel to manufacture Apple Silicon chips, Fitness+ is using AI for language dubbing, and more. And in H…

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152: Open Sauce Pawn! 42:50

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Hey look, Martin's back! We have a super cool giveaway this episode! The quarterly board meeting is in session. Brain farts and drive-by segues! It's not anyone's birthday but we sing it anyway! Martin’s Back! 00:00:00 Welcome back, Martin! 🎉 One Prime Plus Dot Com 🛡️ Bespoke Hemispheric Views Beanie 00:02:00 Look at this incredible headgear! 😍 Pho…

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The Apple Gear We're Using in Late 2025 45:10

30d ago45:10

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In this episode of Basic AF, Tom and Jeff revisit all the Apple hardware they use every single day, 18 months after their last gear rundown. From Macs to iPads, Apple Watch, AirPods, HomePods, and even a brief Vision Pro confession, they break down what’s still great, what’s aging surprisingly well, and what upgrades they’ve made along the way. Jef…

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826: 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 2) 2:24:39

30d ago2:24:39

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Subtitle: iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, Other Services, and the Ecosystem The guys wrap up their review of Apple's 2025 with a look at the iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, and Apple's other services. They then zoom out and look at the overall ecosystem. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website…

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The Best TV Shows and Movies of 2025 22:16

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This week, Federico and John share their favorite TV shows and movies of 2025. Also available on YouTube here. This episode is sponsored by: Sequel – Track Now. Enjoy Later. Links and Show Notes 2025's Best Movies and TV Shows John's Movie Pick: Fantastic Four: First Steps Thunderbolts Alien Romulus Federico's Picks: Pre–2025 Shows: Friends The Mar…

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Two key Apple executives depart, App Store dealings, and Apple Music Replay 2025 1:10:48

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Benjamin and Chance react to the departure of not one, but two, key Apple executives this week with the news that John Giannandrea is retiring as SVP of AI, and design VP Alan Dye is leaving for a new job at Meta. Also, Apple finally agrees a deal with Tencent over commission for mini apps in WeChat, India tries to pre-install a state security app …

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iCloud Private Relay: Apple's Anti-Spying Power Setting 15:35

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Apple's little-known iCloud Private Relay feature can protect your Safari browsing sessions from prying eyes. But is it any good, does it slow things down, and how do you get it? Join host Blaine Locklair to get the scoop. Get the FREE Next Level Mac app: https://www.nextlevelmac.app Official website: https://www.nextlevelmac.net…

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Episode #322: Our Non-Gift Guide 31:36

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Lots of people have gift guides this time of year, but we decided to talk about how we don't really need anything at this time of year and have nothing to recommend to others. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes MacVoices P…

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825: 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 1) 2:08:37

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Subtitle: Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro, and Audio Products This week, Stephen and David start their annual tour of Apple's products, beginning with the Mac, then they consider the Apple Watch, the Vision Pro, and the company's lineup of audio products. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativ…

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Ditch Siri: How To Make Gemini Your New Voice Assistant On iPhone 11:08

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Episode 10 walks you step-by-step through installing the Google Gemini app on your iPhone and wiring it into Siri using the Shortcuts app so Gemini can act as your voice assistant. You’ll learn how to download and sign into Gemini, create a single shortcut (Talk Live with Gemini), rename it (e.g., Gemini), and trigger it with "Hey Siri," the Action…

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Turkey Trots, TV Affiliates, and Holiday Watch Plans 16:06

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This week, the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, Federico is curious about American TV and has a TV pick, while John follows up on a couple of TV shows and other media he's looking forward to in the coming weeks. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes U.S. TV Affiliate System Wikipedia Picks Federico's Pick: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel John's…

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Apple Black Friday, AirDrop on Android, macOS Tahoe thoughts 1:07:46

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Benjamin and Chance give their opinion on the 2025 Apple holiday ad ‘A Critter Carol’, and talk about some of the Apple tech deals they’ve found this Black Friday. Also, there’s more clarity on the Apple Watch WiFi sync changes coming to the EU next month, and Google pulls off an impressive stunt to make AirDrop work on Android. Finally, Benjamin i…

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151: Silver Number Three! 50:59

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Hopefully, Martin is reading this right now. Consider this a test for him. Martin, please message Jason with "Avocado Banana" if you read the notes. For everyone else, welcome! It's Andrew and Jason this week! We chat about some hardware stuff, the much-anticipated soap update, and toss some thumbs around! Rogue Amoeba 00:00:00 Rogue Amoeba Audio H…

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Stroke!: An Account of Jeff’s Symptoms, Recovery, and What You Should Trust in a Medical Emergency 57:39

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This episode starts with listener feedback on window management in iPadOS 26, then Jeff opens up about his recent stroke. He walks through the initial symptoms, the frustrating EMS response, his time in the hospital and rehab, and what recovery looks like day-to-day. He also shares Siri's surprisingly helpful response when he asked about stroke sym…

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824: Life After iPadOS 26 1:15:42

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iPadOS 26 introduced a new windowing system, improved audio recording, and more robust background tasks, making the iPad feel more Mac-like than ever. This week, David and Stephen discuss a range of workflows that benefit from these changes. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful l…

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Your iPhone Is Hiding A SECRET Button: Here's How To Reveal It 6:22

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Learn how to use your iPhone's secret button feature to assign actions to double- and triple-taps on your phone. Blaine Locklear walks through the Settings path, shows popular shortcuts (camera, flashlight, screenshots, accessibility tools, and more), and highlights new iOS 26 additions. Get the Next Level Mac app: https://www.mextlevelmac.app Offi…

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Tech Nostalgia 16:45

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This week, Federico and John explore tech nostalgia and the importance of tech history before picking a new TV series and music artist. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes Tech Nostalgia Versus Tech History NPC: Next Portable Console, GameCube To Go Picks John's Pick: Down Cemetery Road on Apple TV Federico's Pick: American Motor S…

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Slide Over improvements in iPadOS 26.2, Tesla CarPlay, Tim Cook retiring rumors 1:05:03

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Benjamin and Chance discuss the week in Apple news, including the suggestion that Tim Cook’s retirement announced could come early in 2026. Also, Apple responds to user feedback on the multitasking changes with the latest iPadOS 26.2 beta 3, Tesla is rumored to be adding CarPlay to its vehicles, and MLS becomes part of the base Apple TV subscriptio…

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Multitasking Resurrection: iPadOS 26.2 Fixes Drag & Drop Chaos 10:17

2M ago10:17

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In episode 8 of the Next Level Mac Podcast, host Blaine Locklair explains how iPadOS 26.2 restores the familiar, intuitive multitasking experience by bringing back drag-and-drop functionality. Learn how to enable windowed apps, Stage Manager, and slide-over mode, plus tips for resizing, arranging, and closing windows and the minimum iPad models sup…

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Episode #321: Writing About Music 27:02

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Kirk recently read Cameron Crowe's memoir The Uncool, about his experience writing about music, notably for Rolling Stone. Doug and Kirk reflect on rock music journalism. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon. We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes Cameron Crowe: T…

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823: The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide 1:25:40

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The end of the year is nearly upon us, so the guys are back to share their gift ideas. Stephen then goes on to share a new life philosophy, only to learn that David is already a master of it. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Soulver: Notepad, meet c…

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Workflows and TV: Weekend Excursions, Dictation Apps, and Pluribus 21:38

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This week, John shares how he plans weekend activities with Instagram and Apple Maps, Federico tests dictation apps, and both share their first impressions of the new Apple TV show Pluribus. Also available on YouTube here. Links and Show Notes John's Weekend Excursion Workflow Instagram + Apple Maps Guides and the beta Places You've Been feature Fe…

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Is your smart TV spying on you? 13:34

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Host Blaine Locklair exposes how major smart TV manufacturers use automatic content recognition (ACR) to capture and send viewing data — often without clear consent — and how that data is monetized by advertisers. Find out if your own smart TV is spying on you and what you can do to protect yourself. Get the Next Level Mac app in the App Store: htt…

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iPhone Pocket, iOS 26.2 beta 2, and the iPhone Air’s future 55:56

2M ago55:56

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Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new features in the 26.2 betas, including a clever new Edge Light mode and even more Liquid Glass throughout the system. Apple launches Digital IDs in Wallet, and there are questions about the future of the iPhone Air. And in Happy Hour Plus, we consider if Apple is done for the year, as far as new product launch…