Go back to Snow Leopard on Mac and iOS 6 on iPhone. At least one of the two.
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Overhaul of notifications, including keeping a history of dismissed notifications (for 30 days or whatever).
Instant update/sync of Mail app badges and Mail read/unread status across devices.
Sync of Safari “visited” links across devices.
Text input improvements, it’s a mediocre mess.
Automatic multilingual support in Siri, dictation, and text input.
Make buttons look like buttons again. More generally, make UI chrome and controls look distinct from content again.
Instant update/sync of Mail app badges and Mail read/unread status across devices.
Sync of Safari “visited” links across devices.
Text input improvements, it’s a mediocre mess.
Automatic multilingual support in Siri, dictation, and text input.
Make buttons look like buttons again. More generally, make UI chrome and controls look distinct from content again.
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The same feature I’ve been asking for for like the last 5 WWDCs: Universal notifications.
If I clear a notification on one device, clear it on all the others, too.
If I clear a notification on one device, clear it on all the others, too.
“Travel mode” that reduces the information on the device to a user defined minimum set for safe border crossing.
I wrote this idea a while ago but thought it might fit here…
There're many comments, in various threads, where Apple fans wish Apple would slow down — or even stop — adding software features, and focus on tightening-up their software.
Many often cite Snow Leopard as being the heyday for Apple's "it just works" age, and I'm sure there's a similar reference for iOS. As Apple continues to strive to add more and more bells and whistles to their software, more and more bugs and inconsistencies are bound to come up.
As far as I know, this is somewhat inevitable with such a fast development cycle. I've heard people blame Apple's focus on pleasing shareholders first, and consumers second — drive more sales of the newest hardware models through software updates that require new purchases. I'm sure it's more complicated than that, but you're here for a crazy and fun idea, not my ignorant speculation...
Later, when it comes time for WWCD of that year, the theme is some clever variation on 'the year of polish' or 'our lineup has never been shinier' or something actually good.
They announce the name of the new update to macOS as [clever name], and a video plays with a reel like: (with accompanying iOS and iPadOS versions)
They talk about longer lasting hardware (due to more efficient and optimized software), in order to help with e-waste.
They talk about staying true to the principles which made them the most valuable company in the world.
They talk about defining their software in the same way they have done with their hardware: polished and refined to a level unmatched in the industry.
Then, at the end, they show a room full of Apple employees polishing MacBooks, iPhones, watches, and iPads. All getting shinier and shinier...
"The polishing cloths will be available again on [DATE]." <– the release date for the 'new' OS.
This would be a long-term gain to offset the downturn in hardware sales, and to get fans to fall in love with their products again. If they pulled this off, then it would, hopefully, pull more and more people into the Apple ecosystem due to it's ease of use, consistency, and reliability — all things which used to be associated with Apple far more frequently.
A crazy idea for Apple.
There're many comments, in various threads, where Apple fans wish Apple would slow down — or even stop — adding software features, and focus on tightening-up their software.
Many often cite Snow Leopard as being the heyday for Apple's "it just works" age, and I'm sure there's a similar reference for iOS. As Apple continues to strive to add more and more bells and whistles to their software, more and more bugs and inconsistencies are bound to come up.
As far as I know, this is somewhat inevitable with such a fast development cycle. I've heard people blame Apple's focus on pleasing shareholders first, and consumers second — drive more sales of the newest hardware models through software updates that require new purchases. I'm sure it's more complicated than that, but you're here for a crazy and fun idea, not my ignorant speculation...
The idea.
Apple announces, in typical cryptic fashion, that the Apple polishing cloths will no longer be available until further notice.Later, when it comes time for WWCD of that year, the theme is some clever variation on 'the year of polish' or 'our lineup has never been shinier' or something actually good.
The point.
Apple announces that the polishing cloths were no longer available to the public, as they were needed internally. They needed them so they could spend a full year focused on 'polishing' their existing offerings (not literally, of course; I'm talking software).They announce the name of the new update to macOS as [clever name], and a video plays with a reel like: (with accompanying iOS and iPadOS versions)
- New features: none!
- Added functionality: none!
- Pretty novelties: none!
... - Bugs fixed: 23,434,543
- Consistency improved: 3,567,343 instances
- Energy efficiency: up 363%
- Crash decrease: 476%
- User satisfaction: +254%
- etc... (any metrics which can actually measure these improvements)
The message.
They talk about taking everything they already have, but has objectively needed more time to polish and refine, and then re-offering it in an update which re-commits to the principles of quality over quantity, reliability, and "it just works".They talk about longer lasting hardware (due to more efficient and optimized software), in order to help with e-waste.
They talk about staying true to the principles which made them the most valuable company in the world.
They talk about defining their software in the same way they have done with their hardware: polished and refined to a level unmatched in the industry.
Then, at the end, they show a room full of Apple employees polishing MacBooks, iPhones, watches, and iPads. All getting shinier and shinier...
"The polishing cloths will be available again on [DATE]." <– the release date for the 'new' OS.
Shareholder relations.
There would need to be a separate, specific, presentation directed at shareholders, so they don't think Apple has gotten lazy and will lose sales.This would be a long-term gain to offset the downturn in hardware sales, and to get fans to fall in love with their products again. If they pulled this off, then it would, hopefully, pull more and more people into the Apple ecosystem due to it's ease of use, consistency, and reliability — all things which used to be associated with Apple far more frequently.
Not gonna happen.
I know. I just thought it would be fun to write out and discuss.Apple intelligence. Only release a new iOS every 3 years to get the software finished and bug free.
Improved memory management and real background processes would be good. There's iPads out there with 16GB of memory - they should stop acting like they only have 4.
I'd also love an overhaul of the camera app. So many unlabeled buttons and settings one can mess with, it's more than a little confusing if you're new to iOS.
I'd also love an overhaul of the camera app. So many unlabeled buttons and settings one can mess with, it's more than a little confusing if you're new to iOS.
Honestly - this should have been a priority when they introduced a password manager to begin with. Having everything tied to a single (likely shorter) device passcode is kind of sketchy as a backup auth.
While we're on it have an option for ANYTHING with biometric authentication be under a separate password. No more device passcodes for if Face ID doesn't work
An Option to have a work profile/multiple profiles that can be disabled or enabled as needed.
(true) smart folders in iOS apple Mail.
smart meaning: not just what apple claims are smart folders like Today; VIP; Attachments, etc.
but user definable actual smart folders in iOS/iPadOS, like there are in macOS.
and in iOS Mail, being able to color code the mail headers, according to incoming Mail rules (like you can do in macOS).
smart meaning: not just what apple claims are smart folders like Today; VIP; Attachments, etc.
but user definable actual smart folders in iOS/iPadOS, like there are in macOS.
and in iOS Mail, being able to color code the mail headers, according to incoming Mail rules (like you can do in macOS).
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The only thing I really want out of iOS 19 is the true personalized Apple Intelligence experience promised for iOS 18 at last year's WWDC. I'm okay getting it a release late -- not thrilled mind you, but okay. However, if iOS 19 doesn't deliver, then Apple stops getting the benefit of the doubt.
- Stability and performance enhancements
- Very noticeable on iPhone 12 series on iOS 14 vs 17 (18). 14 is still snappy on low power mode, while 17 (18) feels a bit laggy in low power mode and battery doesn't last as long on 17 (18)
- More information density in the UI (take out the excess padding)
I want Apple to buy Ground.News (and staff), and change News+ to be feature-matched to Ground.News, so that I can have a first-party unbiased news source on my phone/mac/etc.
Fix the damn bugs. Cut out the useless UI candy and just fix all the bugs.
Ever since they gave EU users the ability to sideload i am now really just wanting them to add that to US devices. Some small things i would want are expanding the focus mode limit, more sizes of widgets, and an accent color feature to end the stupid blue and green bubble debate, and generally more customization to home screen with rounded icons and better ability to get custom icons and adding a themes app for icons, wallpapers, widgets (yes i know there are apps like this but most are paid and free ones aren't that great) and an ability to share your setup for friends to apply in 3 taps or less. IOS has been great for me don't ever have any issues so don't understand why so many people are asking for "stability" when it's already stable if your having issues it's most likely a skill issue. I also would want some sort of AI features that are not supported on Apple intelligence devices. The recent machine learning features throughout the years haven't been very useful although help in a way but aren't things that are used often or everyday like the math notes feature which is prob the best one tbh but want something on an apple intelligence level but for devices that don't support it. they've already failed with it so might as well do something for the ones that are smart with there money and not greedy lol.
For Siri to work as well as Perplexity or Gemini... heck, at this point I'd be thrilled if it worked as well as Bing/Copilot... 🥲
I believe you’ll be sorely disappointed.
Between the legacy code and the garbage coders they have, I have zero hope Apple will fix this problem.
if iOS/iPadOS get granular volume control before macOS, it'll be a shame, ik there are third party utilities but per app audio routing and volume control should be built into macOS
I just want to stop automatically starting music when i get in the car!
The only thing that worked was to delete the music app.
The only thing that worked was to delete the music app.
Better Sync function for music with the Mac.
It will sync all my music but then if add another song to the playlist and re sync it duplicates the entire playlist to rock music 2 etc. very frustrating. Also re syncs mess up compilation albums.. so say I have moana sound track as one album.. when I re sync it stops showing as one album and instead shows all 10 tracks individually which makes it look a mess
It will sync all my music but then if add another song to the playlist and re sync it duplicates the entire playlist to rock music 2 etc. very frustrating. Also re syncs mess up compilation albums.. so say I have moana sound track as one album.. when I re sync it stops showing as one album and instead shows all 10 tracks individually which makes it look a mess
Default App Library Alphabetical list instead of Apple categorizing them however they want to. Most of my apps are in Other. That is not helpful.
Ability to change chat bubbles in messages or change the wallpaper in messages.
Fix the awful-ish keyboard and allow a number row and resizing.
Ability to change chat bubbles in messages or change the wallpaper in messages.
Fix the awful-ish keyboard and allow a number row and resizing.
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