Ep. 510: Not Just Liquid Glass, Lots of Big Changes in iOS 26! Should you update now?

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Monday, Apple released the new versions of all its operating systems. Have you updated yet? There was a lot of news about the new Liquid Glass look, but there are plenty of other changes. Nate and Dave have been using the betas, and we discuss the big changes to iOS and your iPhone in iOS 26. Plus we have plenty of other tech news to get caught up on after the special episode last week!

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INTRO (00:00)

Apple Event Followup (06:05)

New Apple Charger looks pretty good

The new Live Translation feature also works with AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4

MAIN TOPIC: Big Changes with iOS 26 (13:05)

MacRumors iOS 26 Feature Roundup

From Apple: New features available with iOS 26

DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS tricks - avoid camera smudges and change your snooze (35:50)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (43:20)

Bathroom doomscrolling may increase your risk of hemorrhoids

Amtrak’s new 160mph Acela trains take just as long as the old ones

Instagram adds iPad support, finally

New nuclear rocket concept could slash Mars travel time in half

E-bike injuries are a massive burden, say surgeons

Japanese town proposes two-hour daily limit on smartphones

Sydney radio station secretly used AI-generated host for 6 months without disclosure

LISTENER MAIL: From Chelsea and Todd - Amazon ends shared Prime free shipping outside your home (44:40)

TAKES:

Google avoids harshest penalties in landmark search monopoly ruling (47:55)

Bending Spoons buys video platform Vimeo for $1.38 Billion (48:30)

Opendoor board chair Rabois says company is ‘bloated,’ needs to cut 85% of workforce (51:35)

Mark Zuckerberg sues Mark Zuckerberg (52:25)

Microsoft Patch Tuesday, September 2025 Edition (54:20)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Official Star Wars Galaxy Map (55:55)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Colorsoft Case, Lightweight and Foldable Protective Cover - Premium Leather (58:00)

Nate: EOOUT 30pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, 8 Sizes Plastic Bags, 8 Colors Waterproof Pouches with slide fastener for Organization, Multipurpose for Travel, School Supplies, Office and Home Organization (01:00:10)

RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (01:04:35)