Category: iPhone

Liquid Glass, Tahoe, and the New Apple Era

I’ve been diving into macOS 26 Tahoe these past weeks, and one thing stands out: Liquid Glass. Apple’s new UI treatment makes the system feel alive in a way that’s both modern and familiar. It’s sleek, it’s smooth, and it finally feels like the Mac is getting the kind of visual polish that belongs in 2025.

That said, I can’t help but think it could go even further. Imagine deeper shadows under buttons, more depth in layered elements, and just a bit more “glass” in the glass. The foundation is brilliant, but there’s room to push it from “great” to “stunning.”

Spotlight deserves a mention too. The new version isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a complete reinvention. It’s so good that I’ve actually stopped using Raycast. Fast, powerful, and tightly integrated into the system, it feels like the Mac finally has the universal launcher it always deserved.

On the iPad side, iPadOS 26 is exactly what many of us have been waiting for. For the first time, it feels less like a mobile device with extras and more like a true computer in its own right. Real multitasking, pro-level apps, and the flexibility to actually replace a laptop in day-to-day workflows.

And then there’s iOS 26. Clean, refined, and surprisingly elegant. Some people have complained about readability, but honestly, I don’t see the issue. Maybe it’s not the typography—maybe it’s time for an eye exam.

Apple’s new OS lineup feels like the start of a fresh chapter. The glass is here. The only question is how much further Apple will let it shine.

Halide vs Indigo – Two Cameras, Two Philosophies

I’ve been switching between Halide and Indigo for a couple of weeks now, and some clear differences have emerged in how they behave – and what they encourage.

Halide forces me to slow down and think. It refuses digital zoom, which I actually appreciate – it keeps me disciplined. I get full manual control over focus, exposure, ISO, and white balance. It takes more time, but the results are technically cleaner, especially in RAW. Halide feels like a tool, not a filter.

Indigo, on the other hand, is more convenient. It often produces great-looking shots straight out of the app, especially in daylight. But I’ve noticed something strange: in low-light scenes, green pixels sometimes appear in the shadows. Something in its noise reduction or AI pipeline introduces artifacts, which makes dark shots occasionally unusable for me.

I like both – but in different ways. Halide when I want control. Indigo when I want something quick and good-looking in decent light. But in the dark, Halide wins. Every time.