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My Appeal to Apple in 2022

Steve Jobs made Apple products the best in the world, known for their elegant design and intuitive user interfaces. Sadly, it seems that Apple has lost its way and is in dire need of the vision that Jobs once provided. My frustration stems from how complex and clunky some of Apple’s products have become over the years. For example, what was once a simple and effective electronic calendar has turned into a feature-laden app that no longer serves its core purpose.

Remembering the Simplicity of Apple

As a programmer, I know change is inevitable, but why not focus on updating the simplicity that Apple once offered? Users should have the choice to use simple, straightforward apps without unnecessary bells and whistles. The beauty of Apple was in its simplicity—something Microsoft could never replicate. Apple’s move away from simplicity toward needless complexity has blurred the line between its once user-friendly products and overly complicated ones.

Features Overload: Apple’s Unnecessary Shift

Today, even basic applications like GarageBand and Photos are weighed down by features that most users don’t need. In the past, Apple’s products offered basic versions of software that performed efficiently. Now, OS X seems burdened with processes that are not required and only serve to slow down performance. Why not provide an operating system that works efficiently without enabling every single feature by default?

Apple’s Current Model: Straying from Efficiency

I understand that innovation is key, but loading software with countless lines of code that only add complexity is not the answer. Apple’s current model seems to be caught in an endless loop of adding features for the sake of innovation rather than focusing on true user needs. This approach doesn’t align with the efficient and sleek Apple that Steve Jobs envisioned.

My Request to Apple

Here’s my message to Apple: bring back simple, effective applications. Focus on compact and efficient operating systems. Stop making software more complex just to keep up with flashy trends. Cut out the extra code and start over if necessary. True innovation lies in delivering products that work seamlessly without unnecessary clutter.

Signed,
A Frustrated Apple User