MobileViews 569: Guest co-hosts Don & Sven: Waiting for iPadOS 26; Logitech Flip Folio; Sodi Foldable Keyboard; E-ink touchpad prototype; old Chromebooks; keeping PC apps up to date

Todd Ogasawara is joined by guest co-hosts Sven Johannsen, and Don Sorcinelli. They explore the upcoming iPadOS 26 public beta and the evolving utility of tablets, debating their role in productivity versus laptops. The also discuss new tech accessories, such as a Logitech Flip Folio and a portable Sodi keyboard with a touchpad, alongside practical uses for location-tracking devices like AirTags and Pebble's alternatives. Furthermore, the Todd expressed his disappointment with Google's Chromebook update policies. Don highlights the critical importance of third-party application security updates, recommending tools like Home Updater and Action1 for managing them. Finally, they discuss the strained partnership between OpenAI and Microsoft, a novel e-ink display for touchpads, and Sven notes the limitations with Apple's Continuity Camera and Sidecar features.