Any word on which macOS version will be able to sync/backup/restore iOS 26? That is, for those not using iCloud? I’ve been looking around and not finding anything myself.

Normally, you’d just turn east after crossing the border, cutting ca 200km and a ferry ticket from the trip (which would be ca 3h), but this is apple’s suggestion. Don’t get me started on the longer eastern option, which would be quite costly. (I don’t have anything configured to avoid.)