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Apple’s App Icon HOA
Summary
Jim Nielsen discusses Louie Mantia's insights on the evolution of app icons towards the squircle shape on iOS and macOS, likening Apple's standardization efforts to Homeowners Associations (HOAs) that promote uniformity, which can detract from uniqueness but improve overall quality.
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