elementary OS is an alternative to Windows and macOS that focuses on simplicity and ease of use, rather than neurotic tinkering or customization. It features a Mac-like design, a curated app ...

macOS 16 could, like Big Sur, take inspiration from iOS without intentionally preparing for touch at all. But either way, get ready for that speculation from five years ago to spin up again.

At the same time, Elementary OS doesn't foist specific apps upon you, so you wind up with a desktop that will need the help of some third-party applications, such as those found in the AppCenter.