Ep. 139 - Clippy's got a Brand New Face. This week, the 26's hit Dev Beta 4 (and Public Beta 1 is released), there's a new security trend with MFA apps, and MS will delete your passwords on 8/1. Join us for these & more.
Recorded Sunday July 27, 2025 - Live from iTechGear Central
Hosts Chris Spera - EiC iTechGear.org Christopher Gavula - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Editor Gear Diary and pocketnow.com Joel McLaughlin - Editor at iTechGear, former Contributing Writer Gear Diary. Current The Linux Link Tech Show Host and Living in the Retro Arcade Podcast Larry McJunkin - Editor at iTechGear, Co-owner, WUGNET Publications, Retired
Apple Segment The 26's hit Dev Beta 4 - Chris https://t.ly/YCMRX iOS 26 Public Beta available with this cycle https://t.ly/PgsYD Apple Sues Jon Prosser - Joel https://t.ly/M5-4L Tax Free Holiday in 9 States include Apple Products - Joel https://t.ly/9_AbE Apple Care One may Require an Extra Step for Coverage - Larry https://t.ly/w8hi0
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Mobile/ Linux Segment New Security Trend - MFA Apps - Larry NO URL The Oppo Find N5 is going to give the iPhone Fold a run for its Money - Chris https://t.ly/Lckec The Death of the S-Pen is Nigh - Joel https://t.ly/xgvKE
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Windows Segment MS Will Delete your Passwords on 8/1 - Larry https://t.ly/i3PL7 Clippy's Got a Brand New Face - Chris https://t.ly/3yyEH Microsoft Mistake-a-thon - Another Global Hack on MS hits the US - Larry https://t.ly/r2vD9
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