Evidence45%Reported
FactConfirmedRegulatory·March 26, 2026
Apple Blocking App Store Updates for Launchpad Replacement App After Removing Feature in macOS Tahoe
Apple is rejecting App Store updates for AppGrid, a third-party app that recreates the removed Launchpad feature, citing rules against mimicking system features even though the feature no longer exists in macOS.
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Evidence45%Reported
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First tracked
March 26, 2026
Last updated
March 26, 2026
Sources
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Apple killed Launchpad, now it’s blocking your replacementDigital Trends·Mar 26
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 26, 2026
Last updated
March 26, 2026
Sources
1 source
Related Developments
Digital Trends: Mac Studio Is Apple's Pro Desktop Future After Mac Pro DiscontinuationApple Product Lineup Revealed: MacBook Neo, Apple Watch Series 11, AirPods Pro 3, M5 MacBooks, and Studio Display Now on SaleApple Original Films Announces Sci-Fi Film 'Liminal' Based on Telepaths Graphic NovelM5 MacBook Air Now ShippingM4 MacBook Air Clearance Deals as Low as $949 Amid M5 Transition