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This edition concentrates on the Apple Intelligence features of OS 26. I cover what Generative AI (GenAI) is and how Apple Intelligence differs from most GenAI. I then cover the AI features of OS 26. I have a separate article about Visual Intelligence which allows you to better interact with information and objects that are around you - this also includes hot to use these features.
Apple has also introduced a new subscription service called Apple Creator Studio - read their newsroom article.
We also have our usual article from Be Connected with some very important information along with Jude’s Findings and MacMost Now video tutorials.
Also our AGM is coming up in February and we need your support - Read the Articles
Jude's Findings:
Contents:
- These Apple Apps Will No Longer Receive All New Features Without a Subscription;
- 5 Apps you should install on your Apple TV 4K;
- Turn any Mac into a second monitor;
- Apple 'Pixelmator' App on iOS Will No Longer Receive Updates;
- “Relax, It’s iPhone 17” Ad Shows Off Ceramic Shield 2 Durability;
- Report: Apple to fine-tune Gemini independently, no Google branding on Siri;
- iOS 26.3 Public Beta 2 Available With New Build;
- Pixelmator Pro is Coming to iPad With Apple Pencil Support;
- Apple drops to 7th in patent rankings for 2025 as grants fall 11%;
- Not convinced of macOS Tahoe’s terrible design? Here’s the best (worst) example;
- Speed up your Mac workflow with Hot Corners;
- Use your Mac with a standard two-button PC mouse instead of feature pro users swear by;
- Wedbush expects monumental 2026 for Apple despite invisible AI strategy;
- Why iPhone users should update and restart their devices now;
- 5 iPhone Home Screen Setups That Will Blow Your Mind.