UMVA has learned that the latest crop of Apple betas has been well-received by tech enthusiasts, with many praising the refined icons and new features. The Macalope, a keen observer of Apple's developments, reports that people largely seem to like this year's betas.
The new icons in iOS 27 have been particularly well-received, with Jay Peters highlighting the Liquid Glass opacity slider as a welcome addition. Peters also appreciates the refined icons, which have been praised by others, including BasicAppleGuy, who likes the new icons in macOS Golden Gate.
The camera on the FaceTime icon, for example, is less shaded, and the background is brighter, making the elements on the icon stand out more. While the icons remain trapped in a squircle, the changes have been praised by John Gruber and Dan Moren, who chimed in to add their praise to the icon changes.
Siri AI has also earned praise from Ben Lovejoy, who expects to use Siri to start most tasks going forward. The Macalope notes that if people love these betas so much, they should wait and see what John Ternus has in store, as he has big plans to ensure that Apple products remain beautifully designed.
Ternus has said that the most beautifully designed thing that most customers own is an Apple product, and Apple will make sure that stays the case. However, not all news is good, as Tim Cook has delivered some bad news, stating that price increases are unavoidable.
Cook's comments, reported in a recent publication, suggest that Apple will have to pass on higher costs to consumers to maintain its profit margin. This could add around $270 to the price of the next iPhone Pro model, making it even more expensive for consumers.
The Macalope notes that when Tim Cook tells you prices are set to go up, they are likely to go up, and it's uncertain what the future holds under John Ternus. Despite this, the Macalope seems to have faith that Ternus will lead Apple in a positive direction.
