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    #575: The Brooklyn iPad

    October 23rd, 2025 · 85 minutes

    The M5 has landed, and Federico has thoughts on the present and future workloads it can unlock. Also: Stephen isn't alone, Myke's new iPhone has an unexpected accent, and Liquid Glass continues to change.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Stratos | NOMAD
    M5 iPad Pro Review: An AI and Gaming Upgrade for AI and Games That Aren't There Yet - MacStories
    Boring Is What We Wanted - 512 Pixels
    Upgrade #586: An LLM in the Woods - Relay
    iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Adds Liquid Glass Transparency Toggle - 512 Pixels
    iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Adds Liquid Glass Appearance Toggle — Curb Cuts
    iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Lets Users Control Liquid Glass Transparency with New Toggle - MacRumors
    Connected #560: I Wanna Put the Beast on My Face - Relay
    Connected 560 – Podcast Search – Timestamped to 'Liquid UI' Discussion
    iOS and iPadOS 26: The MacStories Review - Page 2 of 19 - MacStories
    iOS 26.1 Beta 4 Adds Toggle to Turn Off Lock Screen Camera Swipe - MacRumors