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Episode #317: Apple's Music App in macOS/iOS/iPadOS 26

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Show Notes

Apple's new operating systems are out, all numbered 26, and Doug and Kirk discuss changes to the Music app.

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‌Show notes

Apple's overviews of the new 26 operating systems

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