Have you tried navigating through “folders”? You better know in advance where you’re going lol

By “designed for children” I meant that they were very basic and not necessarily easy to use (compared to Windows and Android in my opinion). I have an iPad and I use a Mac once a week for classes. I consider myself pretty tech savvy and I find iOs quite counterintuitive overall.

I’ve always had the impression that Apple devices are designed for children. It seems like Apple doesn’t fully trust its users and implements a highly restricted operating system to prevent any actions that deviate from their planned user experience. It’s almost as if Apple’s developers have a limited perspective and can’t accommodate different usage scenarios beyond their predefined scope, resulting in constraints on user freedom.

The iOS interface, with its unchanging and brightly coloured icons, comes across as somewhat superficial. The user interface lacks intuitiveness, as some apps use a red bin icon for deletion, while others simply display the word “delete” in plain text, creating inconsistency and the need to search for options. Gesture controls are minimal, and customization options for gestures are practically non-existent. Contextual menus often prove unhelpful, and the file management system is far from ideal, with the exception of the color tagging feature.

To me, iOS feels like an operating system designed for either children or older individuals. In fact, many of my less tech-savvy friends own iPhones and feel completely lost when trying to send an urgent text message from an Android device. This observation reinforces my perception that iOS is an operating system that holds your hand tightly, making sure you don’t make any unwise decisions.

It’s worth noting that I don’t have any qualms with iPhone users; my reservations are primarily directed towards Apple’s operating system and philosophy.