I’m currently in the process of factory restoring my device to eliminate iPadOS 26. After a few weeks of usage, including two developer betas, I’m left feeling that this version is just a less effective iteration of the iPadOS I had previously. The glass UI feels unprofessional and reminiscent of outdated open-source desktop themes from a decade ago.
It seems designed by someone with basic UI skills who is eager to showcase their preferences instead of delivering a polished product. Unfortunately, I didn’t find any new features to explore. Instead, everything seemed designed to be different for the sake of change, without enhancing functionality.
While the system operations remained the same, the new UI made the overall experience worse. It’s clear to me that Apple might need a serious rethink regarding its direction. I believe there’s a pressing need for someone to step in and offer a reality check to their board of directors.
The constant change seems superficial, as if the company has become disconnected from its core values. It feels like they’ve lost sight of their “compass,” those individuals who could guide the organization towards a meaningful path and define what innovation should look like. I anticipate that many will respond with laughter or dismissiveness, but I genuinely believe there’s room for an important conversation about the missteps in their recent developments.
It would be refreshing to engage in a thoughtful dialogue rather than resorting to trivial banter.
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