Restore Launchpad or provide option alongside Apps Library in macOS Tahoe
With macOS Tahoe, Launchpad has been replaced by the new Apps Library. While Apps Library might be useful for some, for me it creates serious difficulties.
I live with ADHD, and the stability of Launchpad was extremely important for my daily usage. The fixed grid, consistent app positions, and the ability to create my own folders supported my visual memory and helped me focus. I did not have to think my hands and eyes knew exactly where each app was.
Apps Library, on the other hand, feels confusing. Its dynamic and constantly changing categories force me to search again and again. Instead of supporting my focus, it increases cognitive load and makes me lose time. What was once a simple, predictable system is now an obstacle.
For users like me, Launchpad was more than just a feature. It functioned as an accessibility tool providing order, predictability, and efficiency for a neurodivergent brain.
I kindly ask Apple to consider bringing Launchpad back as an option, or at least allow users to choose between Launchpad and Apps Library. This flexibility would respect different needs and maintain Apple’s strong commitment to accessibility and inclusivity.
MacBook Air, macOS 26.0