<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>App icons across Apple’s operating systems now share a similar rounded square mask, which some critics feel is a downgrade in terms of design diversity and character.</li><li>Critics like Simon B. Støvring miss the expressive and varied app icons seen in past MacOS versions, highlighting them as a case of character over conformity.</li><li>The shift towards simplified and uniform app icons in MacOS has raised concerns about the ability to differentiate between applications, which is a key function of icons.</li><li>Apple's approach of stripping icons of detail and conforming them to a uniform shape has led to criticism and suggestions that it may reflect a lack of trust in third-party designers.</li></ul>

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