{"id":97259,"date":"2025-04-15T12:05:53","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T17:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/?p=97259"},"modified":"2025-04-15T12:05:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T17:05:57","slug":"beyond-the-ai-hype-the-boring-updates-we-actually-want-in-macos-16-at-wwdc-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/97259-beyond-the-ai-hype-the-boring-updates-we-actually-want-in-macos-16-at-wwdc-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond the AI Hype: The Boring Updates We Actually Want in macOS 16 at WWDC 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Summer is almost here, which means a new World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) is almost upon us. And with it, hope springs eternal that Apple will improve macOS and address its many underlying issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two years ago, I outlined <a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/85521-wwdc-2023-a-macos-wish-fix-list\/?srsltid=AfmBOoqmaB5OKlsCTffDQ8EPbgNH8VEeJHo39qkNXzBULtX_nD0LS6ix\">my wish list<\/a> for macOS Sequoia. Surprisingly, three of the items on my list came to fruition. We now have Widgets on the Desktop, built-in window management in macOS, and a dedicated Passwords app. These features work as advertised and are welcome additions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still untouched, however, are System Settings and Stage Manager. System Settings still feels cumbersome when it comes to locating specific settings, while Stage Manager remains a kludgy curiosity. Both could benefit from a complete re-think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1106\" height=\"958\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/burning_pizza_ImagePlayground.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97271\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/burning_pizza_ImagePlayground.jpg 1106w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/burning_pizza_ImagePlayground-139x120.jpg 139w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/burning_pizza_ImagePlayground-284x246.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/burning_pizza_ImagePlayground-190x165.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/burning_pizza_ImagePlayground-139x120@2x.jpg 278w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/burning_pizza_ImagePlayground-284x246@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/burning_pizza_ImagePlayground-190x165@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1106px) 100vw, 1106px\" \/><figcaption>Image Playground is the Apple Intelligence application I didn&#8217;t know I didn&#8217;t want.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple Intelligence, hyped with macOS Sequoia\u2019s release last year, has been a complete disappointment. The features Apple did release are lackluster or all-together baffling (I\u2019m looking at you, Image Playground). Adding insult to injury, promised new Apple Intelligence features from last year\u2019s WWDC have yet to materialize. It\u2019s not a good look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2218\" height=\"1038\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Siri_question.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Siri_question.jpg 2218w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Siri_question-256x120.jpg 256w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Siri_question-284x133.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Siri_question-190x89.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Siri_question-1536x719.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Siri_question-2048x958.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Siri_question-256x120@2x.jpg 512w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Siri_question-284x133@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Siri_question-190x89@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2218px) 100vw, 2218px\" \/><figcaption>Ask Siri a basic question&#8230;<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2144\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Siri_result-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Siri_result-1.jpg 2144w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Siri_result-1-284x111.jpg 284w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Siri_result-1-190x74.jpg 190w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Siri_result-1-1536x599.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Siri_result-1-2048x799.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Siri_result-1-284x111@2x.jpg 568w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Siri_result-1-190x74@2x.jpg 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2144px) 100vw, 2144px\" \/><figcaption>&#8230;.and this is Siri&#8217;s response.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While some might give Apple a pass on Apple Intelligence, the same can\u2019t be said for Siri, first introduced in 2011. Fourteen years later, it\u2019s nothing more than an odd novelty, beyond setting simple timers and providing weather forecast information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the rumors are to be believed, nearly all of Apple\u2019s upcoming OS\u2019s (iPadOS, iOS, tvOS and macOS) will be receiving a significant visual overhaul, inspired by the UI found in Apple\u2019s visionOS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call me jaded, but given Apple\u2019s track record, I\u2019m ambivalent about such changes. It\u2019s been my experience that many of macOS\u2019s UI changes since macOS Mojave have been regressions, with more emphasis placed on form over function. A new UI overhaul can be potentially exciting, but my concern is it will come at the expense of reduced consistency and visual contrast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I want more of a Snow Leopard treatment for whatever Apple trots out as the next version of macOS. An increased focus on security, stability and performance would be welcomed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the upcoming revamp of macOS, it\u2019s doubtful that support will continue for Intel-based Macs. This is to be expected, especially with four generations of Apple Silicon-based Macs under Apple\u2019s belt. I traded my 2018 Mac mini for an M4 Mac mini last fall, and have zero regrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-my-wish-list-for-macos-16\">What&#8217;s my Wish List for macOS 16?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The return of skeuomorphism<\/strong>. To be clear, I\u2019m not advocating for the return of faux-Leather binding or torn paper edges, but I would like to see better designed buttons and improved touch targets, especially when navigating the Finder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Update Time Machine<\/strong>. While Apple\u2019s backup utility generally works well, it\u2019s been unchanged for quite some time. I would like Time Machine to have more granular control over what folder(s) get backed up, include additional custom backup schedules, and have the ability to define how long I want to keep my backups for. A Time Machine-to-iCloud backup would be fantastic, as well, allowing users to access their files from all their Apple devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And speaking of backups, I want macOS to have a simple option to create bootable backups. Apple provides no recourse for users to change their Mac\u2019s storage, so why not at least give users an option to make a bootable backup?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Dock<\/strong> is another macOS element that has not changed much since its introduction. My vote would go for macOS to provide a set of user-customizable Docks. The Dock could change its contents depending upon the Focus mode I\u2019m in. I could have a separate Dock visible when I&#8217;m at work, and a different Dock when I&#8217;m using my Mac at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while we\u2019re at it, let my wallpaper automatically change based on my current Focus mode, too. This is already possible in both iOS and watchOS, so its absense in macOS is somewhat baffling to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"922\" height=\"1177\" src=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/macOS_System_Settings.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/macOS_System_Settings.jpg 922w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/macOS_System_Settings-94x120.jpg 94w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/macOS_System_Settings-253x323.jpg 253w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/macOS_System_Settings-149x190.jpg 149w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/macOS_System_Settings-94x120@2x.jpg 188w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/macOS_System_Settings-253x323@2x.jpg 506w, https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/macOS_System_Settings-149x190@2x.jpg 298w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 922px) 100vw, 922px\" \/><figcaption>System Settings could be better organized. Furthermore, I would advocate for a &#8220;Simple&#8221; and &#8220;Advanced&#8221; set of modes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As I mentioned I have mentioned previously, I would prefer a more intuitive, logically grouped System Settings. Commonly changed settings should be easy to find. Include an option to toggle System Settings to an Advanced view for those who need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I don\u2019t really care whether<a href=\"https:\/\/eshop.macsales.com\/blog\/97205-major-redesigns-expected-in-next-wave-of-apple-ios-ipados-macos-releases\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"97205\"> macOS is consistent with iOS or iPadOS<\/a>. Each device is its own animal. Apple can keep certain elements between all OS\u2019s the same, but it should also play to each device\u2019s unique strengths. System Settings on the Mac makes no sense when displayed as a narrow window, given its extra wide screen real estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UI Theming would be nice. 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