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After getting our first glimpses at the next versions of iOS, macOS and the rest of Apple’s operating systems at WWDC this week, several fearless Cult of Mac writers tossed caution to the wind and downloaded the betas.

Maybe it was the alluring look of Apple’s new Liquid Glass design that drew them like a siren’s song to the buggy betas. Or maybe it was just professional commitment that motivated them to take one for the team.

The (mostly) happy result: Insightful hands-on looks at iOS 26 and iPadOS 26.

Me, I’ve got work to do, so I’m waiting for stable versions. How about you?

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Hands-on with iOS 26 and iPadOS 26

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