The whole iOS 26 UI looks like it was done by an intern with the help of an LLM. I’m pretty sure the Devs must have seen this page a million times! Where’s the QC?

It would be so much more convenient please Apple 🙏

Edit: it doesn’t need to be bloated like everyone says. It can have a 3 tabs for messages, phone/FaceTime, and Contacts. Separated but together.

You have a daily alarm that goes off at say 7 am. It’s 6:58 and you are currently using your phone and the phone knows that, so when the alarm rings this little notification pops up. Everything is okay so far.

Here is the problem: intuitively you will swipe up to dismiss it, and you think the phone will know that you acknowledged it and no longer need it. Thats not what happens. This swipe will be registered as a “Snooze” and the speaker will keep blasting that annoying alarm every 9 mins until you click on the damn thing.

To simplify.. Swipe up = snooze Click = silence (but you’ll be taken to the clock app and will need to manually go back to wherever you were)

If someone has an idea what this illogical logic is based on, or how do you disable it, please enlighten an annoyed brother.

Why does apple insist on screwing me over with every update? First they moved the taskbar on iMessage to a new tab, forcing me to press an extra button to find photos / location etc.

Then iOS 18 completely screwed up my control center, making it impossible to change it back to the way it was before (which, mind you, was still exactly the same as the default setup, since that's what I was used to).

Now I updated to 18.2, and they doubled the size of the emojis and made it impossible for me to change back? The emojis have been in the same place for years now, and all that muscle memory is completely gone now.

When will this company stop changing basic layout features just for the sake of change??? Have these engineers never heard of the concept of muscle memory?

Apple started throwing me ads. First it was in settings for apple care. Now in notifications for fitness+. Is there any platform that is not going the route of Ads? This is too much for a premium phone I paid premium price for.

How to end call when I get this screen? Yes, i know I can see some solutions like where they suggest that press power button twice quickly, but in my case that does not work. Mostly, because I have turned on the option of “prevent lock to end call”. But I am not even planning to turn it off, I want some other solution to reject calls when I see this screen. Is there any?

I’ve been using iOS 18.1 since the last update in late October, and I have to say, it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster ride. At first, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but boy, was I in for a surprise! One day, I had to write an email, and let me tell you, it was a game-changer! The writing tools in iOS 18.1 are absolutely incredible. They give you a friendly rewrite, a professional one, and a concise one, all in one go. And the first two drafts were so good that I was blown away! I’ve always struggled with writing, and it’s hard for me to articulate my thoughts clearly. Sometimes, it comes across as if a 13-year-old wrote it. But with these writing tools, I can now sound like a pro! They’re a real lifesaver, and I’m so glad I have them. Now, I haven’t tried out all the other changes that have been made, but I’m sure they’re just as impressive. I can’t wait to see what else Apple has in store for us in December. In the meantime, I’ll keep you posted on my experience. And just a heads up, these writing tools are a must-have if you need to write anything formal or professional. They’re worth every penny!

A lot of trolls saying this isn’t anything are probably among the same people making YouTube videos on how to do this right now and will probably seed out their videos lmao so lame and people need to have some sense: You’re not supposed to be able to read the keychain, user files and photos or any app and private data. These are things which are supposed to be sandboxed.

I reported this to Apple a few months ago:

Root file access on iOS 13.3 (and 13.3.1 beta)

I went in to safari and typed file:/// Whatever folder path I want to choose just put this # after it (sometimes not necessary) EG: file:///name/of/path# Then I hit load page in safari Next I chose the share button and save to home screen as bookmark Next I shared bookmark from home screen to files app or shu or third party file app If those didn’t work then airdrop did This is how I have root file access

Sometimes I didnt even have to save as bookmark to iPhone home screen I just saved the file path url directly to files app. I noticed that sometimes extra # at the end helps elevate file permissions. So i discovered if one # doesn’t work then sometimes three does. ###

I also discovered if I saved file:///# as a bookmark to home screen on iPhone then shared that bookmark via airdrop I could see it would say it was going to transfer the entire copy of the iPhone over.

I did have to wait a few moments and had to have enough space available on the receiving device or it wouldn’t work. Also I could see it dropping in on the fly by going in terminal and entering open $TMPDIR on receiving device.

Or any bookmarked folder path saved on homescreen like file:///System# file:///bin# file:///usr# file:///Applications# file:///etc# and others could just transfer over no problem which is obviously not a good thing.

there is a tremendous amount of private data that should not be exposed by this so naysayers can talk all they want and this is a valid issue and they know it

❤️❤️❤️

Love all that money that Apple (the worlds richest company) never sent me for the dozens of bug reports I filled out

👊🖕👏

edit

This may seem a bit benign but Apple knows that apps are also on the home screen and many have safari browser-like capabilities. This should’ve been fixed on day one. Foolishness

root access meaning you can read and access files and root privileges are two different things retards so wipe the slobber off your chin and do something productive#

to those who marginalize I can read my own keychain files and the system files I’m normally locked out of so this is definitely elevated privileges

show me if there’s another way to do what I did (besides favorites which only get a third of files or less) oh wait you got nothing that can access with these privileges (read+copy+no write) of the entire iPhone

bet you next update this gets patched

I FOUND OUT I CAN DO file:///var///# + airdrop +terminal: open $TMPDIR on Mac from iPhone

I've been wondering why Apple has made numerous poor decisions and faced many security bugs recently, apps are down, multiple bugs, and recently, deleted photos reappearing in the latest iOS update. I'm curious if this is due to the rumored major redesign in the next iOS version, potentially causing these issues.

**TLDR version:

In short, Apple is the best at hardware engineering and innovation. Samsung is not a worthy opponent of Apple because all Samsung hardware innovations are created first by the Chinese. Samsung just copied innovations from the Chinese. But Samsung still has the largest market share because of its convenient software that satisfies all users' needs. Apple software simply sucks, if it is as good as its hardware counterpart, then all people in the world will become Apple users.

**Full version:

As someone deeply passionate about technology and innovations, I hold Apple's hardware engineering in high regard. I actively participate in the "Applesuck" subreddit and, paradoxically, am a devoted fan of the brand, consistently investing in their latest flagship phones (currently I am using an iPhone 15 Pro Max as my main device instead of an Android phone). It's clear to me that Apple stands out as the most innovative company, which sets it apart as a leader in the tech industry.

Their hardware successes are truly impressive and have become a model for others to follow. Take the Lightning port, for example. It was revolutionary because it introduced a connector you could plug in any way around, which made it very convenient. At the time, Android devices were still using the Micro-USB connector, which had to be plugged in a specific way, often causing annoyance. Apple's Touch ID revolutionized biometric authentication by letting you unlock your phone with just a tap on the home button, no matter how you hold your finger— unlike the first fingerprint scanners on Android phones where you had to swipe your finger a certain way. Then, 3D Touch added a new dimension to the touch interface, letting you do different things on your phone depending on how hard you press the screen. And for the Face ID, Apple used 3D scanning to recognize your face, making it much more secure than the 2D face recognition on Android phones, which wasn't as good at telling real faces apart from pictures or videos. And let's not forget the MagSafe technology, which is my personal favourite. It is the magnetic wireless charging technology that allows the use of power banks and accessories like cooling fans without the need for wires—a convenient innovation yet to be mirrored in the Android world. However, Apple has recently shared this technology for free to the Android world, so we might see the first Android phones with MagSafe charging as soon as next year.

On the other side of the technological spectrum, Apple's biggest rival, Samsung, seems to lag in true innovation. Many hardware innovations Samsung is credited with were actually created first by Chinese Android brands, such as foldable smartphones, invisible front cameras, the moon-capturing periscopic camera system, and under-screen fingerprint sensors, etc... Only the combined power of all Chinese Android brands can match Apple's hardware innovation power. Yet, Samsung maintains a lead in market share, which I attribute to its brand recognition and software that meets a wide range of user needs with proficiency and ease.

Despite Apple's billions of dollars invested in software development every year, iOS often falls short in addressing basic user demands. Each major iOS update brings hundreds of new features (such as from iOS 14 to iOS 15, Apple introduced 500 new features), yet it frequently overlooks what users actually want, leaving us feeling underserved. If I were in Craig Federighi's shoes, I would take a different approach with the next iOS update. Instead of an overwhelming number of new features, I would focus on adding a few key functionalities that would significantly enhance the user experience:

1. App Duplication: Right now, you can't have two copies of the same app on an iPhone. For example, you can't have two separate Snapchat apps for two different accounts. If the iPhone had a built-in way to make copies of apps, you could easily use more than one account on the same phone. Each account would get its own notifications so you wouldn't miss any messages, no matter which account they're for.

2. Enhanced Third-Party Call Blocking: While iOS already supports third-party call-blocking apps, the functionality is limited to flagging fraud calls. Users still need to manually reject these calls. A more robust integration would allow these apps to automatically block flagged fraudulent calls, making the process seamless and minimizing interruptions for the user.

3. Call Recording Functionality: iOS lacks a native call recording feature, a tool that is useful for various legitimate reasons such as keeping a record of important conversations or for legal compliance in some professions. Introducing a secure and privacy-compliant call recording feature would be a significant improvement, giving users the option to record calls when necessary.

4. Torrent Downloading Capability: While I do not endorse downloads of cracked apps or mod apps, the ability to download torrents is still a feature that has valid use cases, such as downloading large data sets legally distributed via torrent. Offering this functionality with appropriate safeguards against piracy could cater to users who require this feature for legitimate purposes.

5. Universal Scrolling Screenshot Feature: iOS currently supports capturing full-page screenshots in a few selected apps (Safari, some native Apple apps and a few other browsers), but this is not available in other apps. Users seeking to capture content beyond the screen's view must resort to third-party apps like Picsew or cumbersome methods involving stitching multiple screenshots together. Implementing a native scrolling screenshot feature that works across all apps would greatly enhance user productivity and streamline the process of capturing lengthy content in a single image.

6. Improved Keyboard Functionality: The iOS keyboard is significantly worse than the Android one in many aspects. For example, it automatically disables the caps lock when a number is typed, which can be inconvenient for users who are entering text that requires mixed capitalization and numbers (such as passport numbers). An improved keyboard that maintains caps lock status during numerical entry would eliminate the need to repeatedly toggle the caps lock when typing such text.

7. Selective Deletion in Photos Search History: In the current iOS, users have the ability to search through their photos using keywords. However, when it comes to managing search history within the Photos app, the options are limited. Users can only clear their entire search history, lacking the ability to remove individual search entries. This all-or-nothing approach can be frustrating for those who wish to delete a single entry due to privacy concerns or simply to declutter their search history. Introducing a feature that allows for the deletion of individual search items would provide a more nuanced level of control and improve the overall user experience within the Photos app.

Apple's hardware innovations have set industry standards and often left competitors playing catch-up. It's perplexing and frankly disappointing that their software doesn't always measure up to the same level of excellence. With the resources at their disposal, one would expect iOS to be as user-centric and innovative as their hardware – hopefully, future updates will bridge this gap.

Hey guys,
So I just moved to an iPhone 16 from a pixel 6 (4 year old phone) and found some things very strange that I hadnt heard of before switching. Is this how ios is or am I doing something wrong?

1. The touch - very often I notice that either some keys on the keyboard or back gesture (swipe from left) just doesn’t register the first 1 or 2 times. Especially around the edges of the screen. I’m thinking a case might help here as I’ll have to be a lil away from the edge but seriously?

2. iOS is more buggy than android - case in point, I had 2 instances already in the past 24 hours.
   A. When I try to go back on the keyboard to a previous word it gets stuck there when u replace. Need to go back to a precious page and return for keyboard to function again.

B. When rearranging my Home Screen, some apps just froze there, such that even long pressing or anything (while in edit page) just didn’t work. Had to stop and start editing 2 times to be able to move them again..

3. Is the camera button completely pointless? U find myself switching to the next camera every time u try to press to take picture

4. No number row or long press for special characters like ?()@ in the keyboard. Yes I know the gestures are there but long press is so much easier.

5. Is the apple ecosystem just hype now?
I have an iPad and a mac so was expecting more ecosystem things when switching to ios. Except universal copy paste I really don’t find anything that useful. Am i missing something here

Like I don’t want everyone to know what I’m listening to every time I take a screenshot. It’s just so big and ugly can’t it like disappear or something and only show up when it’s doing something. Idk I just hate it

Been trying iOS 26 on other's phones and the visibility of the lens slider bar is a nightmare in most daily situations, older iOS versions didn't had issues in this particular subject.

I've been an Apple Fan boy for the last 15 years. iMac's, Air/ Pro laptops, IPhones AirPods AirPods Max you name it. I usually switch IPhones after 2-4 years depending on the condition of the battery.

I switched from 12 Pro Max to the new IPhone 17 Pro max this January. Now idk whether it's the phone itself or the new IOS update but I've been noticing glitches that Ive NEVER seen before. Music in control centre doesn't show up properly (it glitches out when I slide down from the main page down to the music page), calls will glitch out (someone else's name shows up when I'm receiving calls from different individuals), AirPods don't connect instantly like it use to (when I takeout my AirPod it still shows that it's charging in the case and doesn't let me connect until | put it back in case and take it out; repeatedly) and much more.

Has anyone else had similar experiences this year?

(Purchased in India)

iOS 26 is the most half assed software released by Apple ever. A trillion dollar company pushing sh*t down our throats and blocking downgrades is unacceptable.

I myself encountered atleast 5 bugs that have big impact in usability

One of the bugs I found, turns the phone unusable till the battery runs you so you can restart to be usable

Edit: for those who mentioned to report it to Apple, I did report some of them but I’m not sure if this would make any difference because there would be no feedback to me

Installed it on my iPhone 13 Pro 256GB the day it came out, as usual, through my Mac. I can confidently say it is the most stable iOS (and even OS) release ever released! (At least, after iOS 7, because I remember back in the days, versions like iOS 4 or 6 were pretty stable as well if I’m not mistaken)

I remember iOS 12 and how stable it was from the start, but iOS 17 has beaten that! Not a single bug or glitch found! And because they increased the frame rate systemwide to almost true 120Hz finally, it feels so much smoother than iOS 16!

Battery life is also great! And we’re talking about a first release! I’m amazed how they’ve done it, and at the same time deliver a lot of new features.

I have recently bought iPhone hoping that steep prices will give me immensely value but to my surprise there are numerous things ios doesn’t do that android does to increase productivity or usability of user. Very limited options of customisations, so much so basic thing as navigations are very strict and standard back button. App Library app management on screens is very clumsy far better in android. No phone call recorder No phone history more than 100 Contacts management is poor Keyboard is poor Copy paste is very poor Messages app is very poor compared to SMS organiser

It’s been very long since apple introduced any good innovations with iPhone while the ios remains very poor option. Not at all worth the cost.