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- Apple's first desktop OS, Tahoe, had a poor visual interface resembling a toy, with heavy criticism.
- macOS Sequoia improved significantly with reduced border radius, less transparency, and more serious design.
- Sonoma and Ventura were minor updates, continuing the shift towards professional use.
- Monterey deprecated SwiftUI and introduced a new Settings app with icons for faster, more stable navigation.
- Catalina brought high-contrast UI elements, legible designs, and removed app notarization requirements.
- Mojave allowed macOS to run 32-bit apps, expanding software compatibility.
- High Sierra improved stability, dropped 'universal' app support, and had snappier animations.
- Sierra renamed macOS to OS X, decoupling from iOS, and later Snow Leopard discontinued the App Store.
- Mavericks, Mountain Lion, and Lion evolved UI with 3D toggles, detailed icons, and skeuomorphic design.
- Apple consistently lowered system requirements while enhancing detail and color, transitioning from toys to tools.