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WWDC26 — The Small Things

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The article highlights numerous subtle yet meaningful software and system improvements announced at WWDC26 across Apple's ecosystem, including enhancements to Photos, Messages, Mail, Safari, Health, and many other apps and services. These refinements focus on smoothing workflows, fixing longstanding issues, boosting performance, expanding language support, and improving accessibility, reflecting Apple's attention to detail and commitment to user experience. Many updates also target better integration and efficiency across macOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and visionOS, underlining enhancements in productivity and ecosystem cohesion.

https://blog.oneberri.com/posts/wwdc26-the-small-things

macOS Needs Its Grid Back

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The author reminisces about the macOS 10.5 Leopard feature called Spaces, which allowed virtual desktops arranged in a customizable grid, enabling efficient spatial navigation that was lost when macOS Lion replaced it with a single-row Mission Control interface. To restore this functionality, the author developed GridLion, an app that recreates grid-based virtual desktop navigation on modern macOS versions despite API limitations and complex permission hurdles, emphasizing the ongoing value of well-crafted software.

https://blog.hopefullyuseful.com/blog/macos-needs-its-grid-back/

Apple’s Obsession With Ads Is Killing the iPhone

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Apple's increasing reliance on ads in the App Store is harming user experience and eroding trust. The company plans to expand ad placements, which have already spread across various software platforms, prioritizing revenue over user satisfaction. This trend could mislead users away from desired products, raising concerns about innovation and favoring larger developers. Customers question why they face ads after paying a premium for Apple devices, prompting doubts about the company's commitment to a user-focused ecosystem.

https://www.macworld.com/article/3036313/ads-are-destroying-the-user-experience-and-apple-wont-stop.html

Apple Watch Users Claim Workout App Is Now Worse in Every Way

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Apple Watch users are unhappy with changes to the Workout app in watchOS 26, citing difficulties with the new interface—larger buttons replaced with a scrolling layout that complicates starting exercises. Complaints include small touch targets, latency issues, and challenges activating workouts while swimming. Users report frustration with reorganized controls that disrupt established habits, leading to increased reliance on voice commands or other workarounds. Overall, many feel the redesign hampers usability and efficiency.

https://www.macrumors.com/2025/11/20/apple-watch-users-workout-app-complaints/

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