r/macOS27GoldenGate
The Notes app does not refresh
M3 MacBook Air
Latest Beta release
Most things work pretty well, but the Notes app is useless on this machine now. I'm not complaining - it is Beta - but I am wondering if others have the same problem. The behavior is like this:
- I can compose a Note, and it will show up on my other devices immediately. When reading Notes composed on other devices, there is a delay of 4 days. In other words, it is Aug 13 but I am seeing only activity up to August 9. Missing four days worth of edits and new Notes.
- I use Notes a lot. I used Evernote when I had Windows PCs for work, but I work for myself now and am deep into the Apple ecosystem. iPhone Air, iPad Pro, Mac Mini for editing videos with FCP, MacBook Pro for Logic Pro, this MacBook Air for emails and stuff, and one M4 iMac that is quarantined with a novel virus that nobody seems to know anything about. But I digress.
I reported the problem with Notes not syncing on a MacOS Apple report-page thing. Questions:
- Does anyone else see this problem?
- Is it related to certain computer types, like laptop vs iMac or Mini?
- Is there an Apple site to provide feedback on Golden Gate?
TIA
u/z5thGear60015 — 7 days ago
Launchie 1.5.6 - Customizable and beautiful Launchpad alternative - 50% OFF
macOS removed Launchpad. Launchie brings it back — and makes it more customizable.
Hi r/MacApps, I’m the developer of Launchie, a Mac App Store app built after Apple removed Launchpad from macOS.
Problem
Launchpad used to be a simple, visual way to open and organize apps on macOS. Since Apple removed it, there is no real built-in replacement for people who liked having an app grid, folders, and quick access to their installed apps.
Launchie brings that workflow back, but with more control:
- Launchpad-style app grid
- Folders and Spaces for organizing apps
- Drag and drop rearranging
- Keyboard shortcut, hot corner, app icon, or menu bar activation
- Customizable layout, window size, columns, Quick Access, hidden apps, and more
I built Launchie because I personally missed that workflow, and a lot of users seemed to feel the same.
Comparison
There are already other good apps in this space, including LaunchNext and LaunchOS.
Launchie’s focus is slightly different: I’m trying to keep the original Launchpad feeling, while adding deeper customization and a more native macOS-style experience. For example, Launchie supports folders, Spaces, drag-and-drop organization, Quick Access, hot corners, keyboard shortcuts, and a lot of layout options.
I’m also actively developing it based on user feedback. Many of the recent changes came directly from emails, DMs, and comments from users. I reply to feedback, and when an idea makes sense for the app, I try to implement it.
Pricing
Launchie is currently on sale in August, with up to 50% off depending on your region.
US pricing:
- Lifetime: $14.99 instead of $29.99
- Yearly: $7.99 instead of $14.99
Family Sharing is supported.
Mac App Store: Launchie on the Mac App Store
Recent Updates
Launchie has improved a lot since the first version. Recent updates added or improved:
- Option to show Dock above fullscreen launcher
- Drag to Dock works now
- Big performance improvements
- Colored badges for spaces
- Quick access has no a favorites row
- Decide which displays should trigger hot corner.
- Option to disable Spaces entirely
- Drag and drop reordering for Spaces
- Larger grid support, now up to 20 columns
- Settings directly inside the Launchie window
- Better performance when opening and closing Launchie
- Quick Access improvements
- More options to hide or simplify header controls
- Remember Last Location setting
- Better folder behavior when dragging apps
- Improved search focus and keyboard handling
Full changelog is available on the App Store.
Thanks again to everyone who gave feedback so far. I’m extremely grateful for it 🙏
u/NoHabit1277 — 14 days ago