[[John]] When OpenAI announced GPT-5 this week, the company updated more than just ChatGPT’s underlying LLM; it also updated the app. Emma Roth has an excellent story with the highlights on The Verge. (Link) For more technical details on GPT-5, you can’t go wrong with Simon Willison’s blog. Willison had early access to the model,...
App Debuts
[[John]] Castro Castro is now available on the iPad with full iCloud sync across devices. The update adds HTML rendering for better show notes, too. I rarely listen to podcasts on my iPad, but it’s nice to know it’s now an option, especially since this is a feature that many other podcast players have had...
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The Good Old Days of Tech
It’s easy to look back at earlier eras and declare them the good old days. I’ve heard a lot of that lately when it comes to the tech and gadget landscape, and I get it. When I think back to 2007 and the introduction of the iPhone, the first things I think of are the...
Time Off and MacStories Deals
Every summer, we take a little time off before the busy fall OS review season. It’s a time to recharge and get ready for what is always a busy year end at MacStories. This year is shaping up to be even more packed than most. On top of our reviews, we’ve been working on new...
The iPadOS and macOS 26 Public Betas
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AppStories Episode 448 - The iPadOS and macOS 26 Public Betas
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Interesting Links
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App Debuts
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