Apple's OS focuses on performance and laying the groundwork for future apps.
iOS 12: The MacStories Review
After years of unabated visual and functional changes, iOS 12 is Apple's opportunity to regroup and reassess the foundation before the next big step – with one notable exception.
iOS 11, thoroughly reviewed
Wide-ranging update is full of changes, but iPad benefits the most.
iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 review: iPhone revolution, iPad evolution
iOS 14 makes big changes to the iPhone experience — if you use them.
iOS and iPadOS 17: The MacStories Review
In the year when the vision is elsewhere, what do you get the OS that has everything?
The Practicality of Art in Software
I've been following with great interest this series of articles by John Gruber (and Matt Birchler's related story) about the chasm between iOS and Android apps. I have some thoughts since expanding my app knowledge beyond iOS and iPadOS is one of my goals for 2023. About a month ago, during my holiday break, I
Every Apple M Chip Explained – M1, M2, M3, M4, M5
Spotted in Prod — The very best of iOS
Spotted in Prod is a curated collection of standout iOS apps and interactions. Discover the makers behind the work—and download apps that do it right.
iOS 13 review: join the dark side
Apple’s latest iPhone software brings dark mode, a new Photos app, and bugs.
Physicality: the new age of UI
There’s a lot of rumors of a big impending UI redesign from Apple. Let’s imagine what’s (or what could be) next for the design of iPhones, Macs and iPads.
App Dissection
Breaking down the design details of well-crafted mobile apps. In-depth analysis of UI patterns, interactions, and user experience.
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iOS and iPadOS 13 App Roundup: Multiwindow, Dark Mode, Shortcuts, and More
iOS and iPadOS 13 have been in users' hands for several weeks now, and with the abundance of new capabilities those releases brought has come a wealth of third-party app updates. System dark mode has been adopted not just by indie developers, but also major social media apps; multiwindow has empowered users to work more
My Modern iPad Home Screen: Apps, Widgets, Files, Folders, and Shortcuts
For several years after its launch, one of the best and worst things about the iPad was that it was basically just a blown-up iPhone. This meant the device was extremely easy to use and intuitive, but it also meant lots of "computer-like" tasks were difficult to perform on an iPad. When the iPad Pro
Introducing Apple’s On-Device and Server Foundation Models
At the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference, we introduced Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system integrated deeply into iOS 18…
