Apple releases OS 26.2 right before the holidays! Pluribus becomes Apple TV's most-watched show ever. And why you should consider backing up more of your stuff locally.

• Apple releases OS 26.2 updates.
• With iOS 26.2, Apple lets you roll back Liquid Glass again — this time on the Lock Screen.
• 26.2: Here are the security fixes for all of Apple's operating systems.
• tvOS 26.2 brings kids mode to the Apple TV app.
• iOS 26.3 beta reveals how Apple plans to handle EU-required notification forwarding.
• Apple loses its appeal of a scathing contempt ruling in iOS payments case.
• Japan law opening phone app stores to go into effect.
• Pluribus becomes Apple TV's most watched show ever.
• Cadillac and Chevy are getting native Apple Music.
• Apple buys two new buildings in Cupertino, topping $1B spend.
• UK to push for nudity-blocking software on devices to protect children.
• 20 years of digital life, gone in an instant, thanks to Apple.

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• Jason's Pick: Fosi Audio BT20A Pro Bluetooth 5.0 Amplifier
• Andy's Pick: "Will Return" Screensaver

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Alan Dye jumps ship, departing Apple for Meta! Could Johny Srouji leave Apple soon? Srouji says he's not leaving "anytime soon". Justin Bieber is upset over part of Apple's Messages UI. And Apple TV previews part of the F1 channel TV app!

• Bad Dye Job.
• Apple announces departure of general counsel and policy chief.
• What the heck is going on at Apple?
• Apple Chip Chief tells staff he's not leaving "Anytime Soon".
• In a major coup for someone, Alan Dye leaves Apple.
• Report: Apple Bleeding Talent to OpenAI.
• Apple highlights developer tools as Australia bans social media for under-16s.
• Justin Bieber threatens Apple with "rear naked choke hold" over Messages UI.
• Apple may have to enable always-on GPS in India.
• Russia restricts FaceTime, its latest step in controlling online communications.
• A love letter to glory days of iPhone gaming.
• Create a bootable external disk for Apple silicon Macs in Tahoe.
• iFixit app returns to the App Store with AI guidance and battery warnings.
• Pebble's new smart ring stops you from forgetting your best ideas.
• More all-black Vision Pro prototype parts surface online.
• New features for Galaxy XR and a look at future devices.
• Apple TV previews new F1 streaming deal, confirms driver onboard cams will be included.
• Apple announces winners of 2025 App Store awards.
• Apple's acclaimed feature "F1" and hit series "Severance," "Pluribus," & "Slow Horses" land top nominations for the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards.

Picks of the Week

• Jason's Pick: MBW Picks (Pick-ception Paul Mayson!)
• Andy's Pick: A Charlie Brown Christmas
• Alex's Pick: GenR8

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John Giannandrea is stepping down from his role as VP for Machine Learning & AI Strategy and retiring in Spring 2026! Could Apple re-partner with Intel on a future product? Apple overtakes Samsung as the world's top phone maker. And Apple's new holiday season TV ad charms the panel!

• John Giannandrea to retire from Apple.
• From Ming-Chi Kuo: "Intel expected to begin shipping Apple's lowest-end M processor as early as 2027..."
• Apple to resist India order to preload state-run app as political outcry builds.
• Apple set to become world's top phone maker, overtaking Samsung.
• EU to examine if Apple Ads and Maps subject to tough rules, Apple says no.
• Apple releases 2025 holiday season TV ad: "A Critter Carol".
• Apple Music replay 2025 now fully available.
• Apple security bounties slashed as Mac malware grows.
• MKBHD's wallpaper app Panels is shutting down.
• Apple TV series The Hunt postponed due to plagiarism allegations.
• Apple TV debuts trailer for all-new holiday special "The First Snow of Fraggle Rock," premiering globally Friday, December 5.
• Apple and (RED) announce limited-time $3M Apple Pay partnership.
• After Apple originally announced the first version of Halo in 1999, Xbox apparently called Bungie and said "Steve Jobs can't have that. We're going to buy you."
• David Lerner, a Mr. Fix-it of Apple computers, dies at 72.
• 34 years ago, Apple created a multimedia file format for the Mac, and it's still all around us.

Picks of the Week

• Alex's Pick: Logic Pro for iPad
• Andy's Pick: "I Made Apple's Widget Clock"
• Jason's Pick: Govee Christmas Lights 2

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