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    macOS Launchpad: Why Its Removal and Replacement Restrictions Frustrate Users

    March 28, 2026 / 3:12 PMMarch 27, 2026

    macOS Launchpad – Apple removed Launchpad from macOS and now blocks third-party replacements. Here’s what changed, what it means for Mac users, and why developers are stuck in the middle.

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    Mac Studio RAM Cuts Show Apple’s Memory Crunch Deepening

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    HomeKit Smart Locks Bring Apple Wallet to the Front Door

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    Schmigadoon! Revival Buzz Grows After Tony Breakthrough

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    EU Cloud Scrutiny Adds New Pressure to Apple AI

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