2026? | GarageBand Weekly #306

GarageBand Weekly is a LIVE show all about GarageBand iPad, GarageBand iPhone and GarageBand Mac, hosted by Pete Johns from Studio Live Today. 🎹 GarageBand iOS FAQ - http://studiolivetoday.com/garageband 🪪 Become a channel member - http://studiolivetoday.com/member 📚 GarageBand Resources: GarageBand FAQ - http://studiolivetoday.com/garageband GarageBand Users Facebook Group - http://studiolivetoday.com/gbu 📰 News & Notes: 01. iPadOS 26: The Best Features for Mac Users iPadOS 26 continues Apple’s push toward making the iPad feel more Mac-like Improved windowing, multitasking, and desktop-style workflows highlighted Reinforces the idea of iPad as a legitimate laptop replacement for many users Especially relevant for creators already living in the Apple ecosystem https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-ipados-26-features-for-mac-users/ 02. iOS 26.2 Adds 8 New iPhone Features Apple rolls out iOS 26.2 with multiple quality-of-life improvements Updates include UI refinements, system tweaks, and usability enhancements Continues Apple’s pattern of iterative but meaningful mid-cycle updates Another example of Apple extending the lifespan of existing hardware https://www.macrumors.com/2025/12/22/ios-26-2-adds-8-features-to-your-iphone/ 03. Apple Appeals Major App Store Antitrust Ruling Apple has appealed a major UK antitrust ruling over App Store commission practices The case challenges how Apple charges developers for in-app purchases and subscriptions Potential implications for indie developers, AUv3 plugin makers, and creative apps A reminder that platform economics directly affect music-creation ecosystems https://www.macrumors.com/2025/12/29/apple-appeals-uk-antitrust-ruling/ 04. Android vs iOS: The AI Debate Gets Weird An AI-driven debate pits Android against iOS using Gemini and ChatGPT Customisation vs ecosystem integration remains the core argument Highlights how AI often reflects platform bias rather than objective analysis A good reminder to treat AI “opinions” with healthy scepticism https://www.androidauthority.com/ai-android-vs-ios-debate-3627514/ 05. Could Apple’s Foldable iPhone Crush the Competition? Speculation builds around Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPhone Apple’s edge may come from software polish rather than hardware innovation alone Foldables remain niche, but Apple could mainstream the category A familiar Apple pattern: arrive late, refine aggressively https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/why-apples-foldable-iphone-could-crush-the-competition/ 06. Apple Silicon: 5 Years After Ditching Intel A retrospective on Apple’s high-risk move away from Intel processors M-series chips reshaped performance, efficiency, and product design The gamble paid off, redefining laptops and desktops The next phase appears focused on refinement rather than disruption https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/cpus/apples-m-series-chip-gamble-5-years-later-how-ditching-intel-revolutionized-computing-and-whats-next 07. Study Finds 20% of YouTube Recommendations Are “AI Slop” Research suggests over 20% of videos shown to new users are low-quality AI content Algorithm incentives appear to reward volume over value Raises concerns for creators producing thoughtful, human-driven content Adds fuel to the broader platform “enshittification” debate https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/dec/27/more-than-20-of-videos-shown-to-new-youtube-users-are-ai-slop-study-finds 08. Public Domain in 2026: Betty Boop and Pluto Join the Party Major classic characters enter the public domain in 2026 Opens new opportunities for remixes, reinterpretations, and education Highlights how copyright timelines shape culture decades later Big implications for creators, musicians, and media producers https://www.npr.org/2025/12/26/nx-s1-5649395/public-domain-2026-copyright-betty-boop-pluto 09. Kennedy Center Cancels Concert Amid Controversy A scheduled concert is cancelled following political and cultural backlash Raises questions about art, institutions, and political pressure Sparks debate over free expression versus organisational branding decisions Another example of culture and politics colliding in public spaces https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/27/kennedy-center-chuck-redd-canceled-concert 🎹 Feature topic: 2026 ✔️ Support the channel: Gear: http://studiolivetoday.com/gear Patreon: http://patreon.com/petejohns Donations: http://paypal.me/StudioLiveToday 🔔 Subscribe for daily videos about mobile and home recording:https://www.youtube.com/c/PeteJohnsMusic 🎞️ Other related videos: GarageBand Essentials Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0M3wnjaKIo&list=PLc8Xg_23Wa55IUY55fNYokmyKf9GN1EH3 🔉 Recommended Gear: Studio Live Today Gear Guide - http://studiolivetoday.com/gear Note - Links provided in this video description may be affiliate links, meaning that if you choose to purchase products using these links, a small commission may be paid to me for referring you. #garageband #logicpro