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Valve Releases Beta of Steam Client Optimized for Apple Silicon

Valve’s Move to Native Apple Silicon: A Milestone for Mac Gamers

Valve has launched a major update to its Steam gaming client, delivering long-awaited native support for Apple Silicon Macs—five years after Apple’s transition to its proprietary M-series chips began. According to Valve’s official release notes and multiple technology reports (AppleInsider, 9to5Mac), this update is available now as a beta and represents a fundamental shift in how Steam runs on modern Macs.

Why This Matters for the Apple Ecosystem

Apple introduced its custom ARM-based Apple Silicon architecture in 2020, spurring a gradual migration away from Intel-based software. Most major third-party apps have since adopted native Apple Silicon support, but Steam’s client remained reliant on Rosetta 2 translation. This allowed the app to run but incurred notable performance and efficiency penalties, especially for the Chromium-based UI and resource-intensive features.

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iPadOS 26: Apple Unveils Redesign, Enhanced Windowing, AI Features at WWDC 2025

iPadOS 26 Signals Major Evolution for Apple’s Tablet Platform

At WWDC 2025, Apple officially previewed iPadOS 26, positioning it as the most substantial upgrade in the system’s history (Apple, press release). The announcement is particularly notable for dedicated Apple followers, as it introduces sweeping changes to interface design, multitasking, and system intelligence—areas long scrutinized by those seeking parity between macOS flexibility and iPad’s streamlined approach.

Liquid Glass Redesign and Visual Cohesion

Central to the release is the new “Liquid Glass” design language, which brings a glass-like aesthetic first introduced in visionOS and subsequently iOS 26 (AppleInsider). The visual overhaul includes transparent menus, refreshed Home Screen icons, and an updated layout across core apps such as Phone, FaceTime, and Messages. This marks the iPad’s first major design realignment in several years, supporting Apple’s broader effort to unify software aesthetics across devices.

New Windowing System: Addressing

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