Missing Launchpad in macOS Tahoe

nguyentiennam wrote:

I also wonder about the complete removal of the app launcher without any prior warning from any reviewer.

Everyone who used the beta versions of macOS 26 knew it had been removed. Everyone who used a beta version of macOS 26 was also legally prohibited from discussing it.

There is still an app launcher, albeit somewhat different.

I agree 150% this is EXTREMELY inefficient.

I would like to GROUP LIKE APPS per my personalized set of criteria.

Then see those groupings....like I can on my iPhone and my iPad....

How can I do that? I do not want a laundry list of applications.....Steve Jobs would not have allowed this.

thanks for your help

Schenevus454 wrote:

”Steve Jobs would not have allowed this.”

Hello~ Perhaps and perhaps not but either way that is entirely irrelevant. Use the feedback link offered by *BobHarris* above.

~Katana-San~

Schenevus454 wrote:

I agree 150% this is EXTREMELY inefficient.

I would like to GROUP LIKE APPS per my personalized set of criteria.

Then see those groupings....like I can on my iPhone and my iPad....

How can I do that? I do not want a laundry list of applications.

A third-party app would be the easiest way. Here is a single recommendation:

https://www.launchie.app/

Or, put the appplications in your Applications folder in subfolders that are meaningful to you. Then, drag the applications folder to the Dock.

Steve Jobs would not have allowed this.

Are you talking about the man who said,

"Some people say, 'Give the customers what they want.' But that's not my approach. Our job is to figure out what they're going to want before they do... People don't know what they want until you show it to them".

Not a man being on end user choice. But, if you knew him personally and have first person information that refutes that, it would be very interesting to hear.

+1

I've seen somebody find a way to resume the Launchpad from the Terminal but I didn't tried...

That workaround was apparently in a beta version of Tahoe but did not make into the full release version.

Thanks for taking the time to answer, I appreciate it.

IdrisSeabright wrote:

Apple doesn't read here for feedback or suggestions.

Do you know WHY Apple doesn't read here?

Is there any 'connection' between MacRumors and the ASC forums?

They should have also highlighted what they were deleting. :)

Redeyes wrote:

They should have also highlighted what they were deleting. :)

Elaborate ?

If there are some new technical suggestions to be offered ?

By all means do so :-)

Anthony Sbarro wrote:

Spotlight can not find core applications like Calculator or Notes or Safari.

Really?

+1

I have the same problem. Spotlight can not find core applications like Calculator or Notes or Safari.

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I'm still impressed with your patience. 😎

dialabrain wrote:

I'm still impressed with your patience. 😎

Got to do something to pass the time while I'm waiting for email responses....