Fuck, no, Apple. I was forced to update to iOS 26 due to lack of security updates for 18 on devices that can run 26 (i.e., due to extortion) but you’re not infecting my Mac with Liquid Ass.

Notice the dark pattern of pestering you in hopes you will accidentally hit the “Restart” button even though you’ve specifically turned off auto updates. Microsoft-level disrespect for consent here.

(Not surprising from a company that gives golden awards to fascists.)

#Apple #LiquidAss #darkPatterns #macOS26 #iOS26

“Apple is only continuing to patch iOS 18 on devices that can’t run iOS 26.”

arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/0…

Wow. So not only has Apple lost any design culture it had, it also doesn’t give a shit about your security either any longer. This is the mother of all dark patterns right here.

Anyone know if this is the same for macOS?

Via @RosaCtrl

#apple #iOS26 #iOS18 #iOS #securityUpdates #macOS #liquidAss #darkPatterns

Are people avoiding iOS 26 because of Liquid Glass? It’s complicated.

Liquid Glass is controversial, but adoption rates aren't as low as they seem.

^{Andrew Cunningham (Ars Technica)}