You can bring back Launchpad in macOS 26, but you shouldn't

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Apple announced at the beginning of June macOS 26 Tahoe, the next major update for the Mac operating system. While it includes many new features, including the Liquid Glass interface, live activities (not in the EU) and a powerful new Spotlight, Apple has also abolished with the update a feature that has been found on Mac for more than a decade. With macOS 26 Apple Launchpad replaced with a new app launcher integrated into Spotlight. But if you …