Apple releases a new software update each year, adults and teens vigorously tapping to harness the newly offered features. This year, Apple released their self-proclaimed ‘best update yet,’ but many are reluctant to accept it as so.

The update, iOS10, adds many new components and tweaks, particularly to the iMessage app. Apple has crammed in countless bells and whistles, taking their messaging system from bare to overbearing.

iMessage now comes with its very own App Store, where users are allowed to download extras to spice up their messaging experience. You can quickly send snippets of songs, hilarious gifs, or self-drawn doodles. There are also vibrant animations such as a message that shakes the screen or a confetti shooter that explodes in a burst of color.

While these are surely enjoyable, the updates feel a bit like a desperate attempt to keep wide-eyed users dazzled, and eliminate any company profiting from their devices. Many people were already using their own gif searching app, which could be downloaded separately then attached to the keyboard.

It seems apparent that Apple wanted to eradicate the use of this outside app, quickly adopting the idea as their own. Apple does this frequently, taking ideas from outside companies and permanently incorporating them into their system. To me, it’s a ‘been there, done that’ situation, and I am not entirely impressed.

I do, however, appreciate their attempts to liven up their system. While it is arguably a bit too busy, the new features are simply fun, and add a new excitement to messaging. There is no real functional improvement, but it’s sure to keep the attention of bored teens, myself included.

It’s not just the messaging system that has been shaken up. Users no longer slide to unlock their phone, and instead, have to press the home button to unlock the contents of their iPhones. The screen also reacts to being picked up, ‘the raise to wake’ feature bringing the screen to life every time it is lifted. People generally dislike this feature, as it is quite tough to adjust to and throws many off. Apple needs to consider that people generally prefer what they are used to, and should not drastically change such a well-liked and frequently used part of their phones.

Users can even erase unwanted apps that were previously stuck with them. This is personally one of my favorite additions, as I can now make more room for apps that actually matter to me. As much as I wish I enjoyed checking the stock market, I don’t, and it’s great that Apple now recognizes this.

One alteration, however, has many fired up with anger: the replacement of old emojis. All over social media, people have been complaining about the new icons. It’s quite interesting how such a small icon can spark such passion.

The gun emoji, for instance, has been replaced with a water gun. Social media erupted with jokes and complaints about this, most of them angry. They also added a rainbow flag, and many are complaining that Apple is making political statements through their emojis. The classic symbols are also animated a little differently, the altered appearance angering countless people. The updated emojis seem to be the most controversial component of the update.

Although many tweaks still need to be made and perhaps the restoration of a few old attributes, iOS10 proves to be an effective update. The visuals and revised components leave your iPhone feeling like a new one. Apple does have a long way to go, and perhaps travelling a few step backwards in certain areas would do them some good. They will never be able to satisfy every iPhone user, but those open to change should surely download this update.