Statcounter is a reputable data source, however, which means there is now pressure on Apple to confirm or rebut these claims. The company already gathers its own information on OS adoption, which it publishes infrequently online in a document that hasn’t been refreshed since June 2025.
True or not, the data might echo some reluctance to embrace the new operating system. While it looks great, Apple’s Liquid Glass UI comes in for criticism, given it improves that sense of spatial hierarchy at the cost of some usability — for example:
- Bookmarks in Safari on iPhone: Now you must squint to find the tiny “Bookmarks” button once you figure out where it hides.
- On the Mac, you have a proliferation of tiny and chaotic Menu bar options that serve no real purpose beyond confusing the eye.
Such changes could reflect Apple’s desire to prepare the market for a more visionOS-computing paradigm, but critics argue that they get in the way of what already exists, rather than improving it. Advocates will likely point out that the approach boosts usability and accessibility, which is great. But maybe there’s a need for some tweaks? Perhaps those added menu items should be made optional?
