Platform dynamics are shaping how Mac and iOS apps behave in 2025. A Fantastical 4.1.2 bug, a macOS 26 branding quirk around icons and dark mode, and Safari downgrade chatter show why QA and adaptive UI matter for developers and users alike.
Fantastical 4.1.2 bug On Fantastical 4.1.2 (Mac), daily repeating reminders vanish after commit; 100% reproducible. Before commit, previews show future instances; after Return, all future repeats disappear, leaving only the next item. The full series still appears in Apple Calendar/Reminders [1].
macOS 26 icon and dark-mode debate A debate around why Apple’s own built-in app icons don’t always mirror dark mode on macOS 26 highlights branding and UI challenges during OS updates. The conversation underscores how iconography and themes can affect user perception during platform changes and ties back to Apple’s design choices [2].
Safari downgrade chatter Downgrading Safari across OS versions is a hot topic. Is it possible to revert from Safari 26 to an older build? No, and responses emphasize that downgrading isn’t officially supported; some discussions probe workarounds while acknowledging mixed results [3].
Closing thought: these platform quirks push teams to invest in robust QA and responsive design that adapts to evolving macOS and iOS ecosystems.
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Fantastical 4.1.2 bug: daily repeating reminders vanish after commit
Mac Fantastical 4.1.2 bug; daily repeats vanish after Return; Apple Calendar/Reminders still show; asks for fix; regression suspected.
View sourceApple Are You Joking? (MacOS 26)
Mac iOS app icons dark mode debate; Apple Mail discussed; iWork updates; third-party Icon Champ; inbox tools and tips discussed.
View sourceIs it possible to go back to Safari 15.7 without reinstalling macOS 15.7? I don’t like Safari 26.0
Discussion about downgrading Safari on macOS, Safari 26 vs 18.6, OS upgrade issues, and downgrade workarounds debated by users online.
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