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The Mac's app ecosystem has become active again because of AI-related development, the iPhone Duo has attracted a group of excited developers, and the iPad sits in an awkward middle ground.
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Medium-term (~90 days)
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10/30/2026
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Valid until: 1/28/2027
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The Touchscreen MacBook and Apple's Delightful Mess: A Deliberate Gamble
youtubeThe Verge10/30/2026
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