macOS Tahoe forces all app icons into iOS squircles
a year ago
- #macOS
- #Apple
- #iOS
- Apple's Craig Federighi denied merging iOS and macOS in 2018, but evidence in macOS 26 Tahoe suggests otherwise.
- macOS Tahoe enforces iOS-style squircle app icons for all apps, including third-party ones, automatically applying them if not provided.
- The change affects Finder, open panels, and Safari Extensions Settings, causing inconvenience and costs for indie developers.
- Older apps on Tahoe display newer app icons, possibly due to the Launch Services framework using bundle identifiers.
- macOS Tahoe's Appearance System Settings now resemble iOS, further indicating a merge between the two operating systems.
- Despite the changes, macOS Tahoe introduces new customization options for the Dock.