441: ‘Serious Opinionators’, With Adam Engst

About this episode

Adam Engst discusses UI changes in iOS 26 and Apple's version 26 OSes.

Adam Engst returns to the show to talk, in detail, about certain of the UI changes in iOS 26 and Apple's version 26 OSes overall. In particular, the new Unified view in the Phone app, and the Filter pop-up menu in both the Phone and Messages apps. Also: a shoutout to Balloon Help.

People in this episode

Host: John Gruber

Guest: Adam Engst

Topics covered

• UI changes
• iOS 26
• Apple OS
• Phone app
• Messages app
• User Interface

Keywords

• iOS 26
• Apple
• UI changes
• Phone app
• Messages app
• Balloon Help

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Apple

Products: iOS 26, Phone app, Messages apps, Balloon Help

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