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Settings Redesign

The settings interfaces for macOS and iOS are undergoing a significant redesign, aiming to address both design and functionality issues. Casey Liss expresses frustration over persistent bugs, emphasizing the need for a functional overhaul rather than just a visual one. John Siracusa highlights the importance of better organization and hierarchy, especially given the larger screens and sophisticated input methods of macOS 1. He also points out that many of the issues stem from the use of standard controls in SwiftUI, which are often buggy and poorly designed 2.

The settings team didn't define those controls. They're using the standard controls as part of this form thing in SwiftUI. And I think, I think those controls are bad.

--- John Siracusa

The hope is that the redesign will not only improve aesthetics but also enhance usability and reliability.

   

Integration Updates

The integration between macOS and iOS is evolving, with updates promising a cleaner interface and improved search functionality. Marco Arment mentions that while changes are expected, the extent of these improvements remains uncertain 3. John Siracusa notes that the rumored updates lack detail, making it unclear whether they will address the core issues users face with the settings app 3. Meanwhile, Casey Liss discusses the challenges of concurrency in development, highlighting the complexities of integrating new features without compromising existing functionality 4.

Improvements are welcome, but I haven't seen anyone say they're totally overhauling it and it's going to be good now.

--- John Siracusa

The updates aim to bridge the gap between the two operating systems, enhancing user experience across platforms.