All articles tagged with #ui design
Originally Published 7 days ago — by 9to5Google
Google has updated its Android app beta to version 17.0, increasing the size of the app icon's 'G' to improve visual fill, addressing a previous shrinkage from earlier updates. The stable version remains at 16.49, with newer test versions released over the holidays, and the next stable release is expected soon.
Originally Published 17 days ago — by 9to5Google
The article reviews Google's Material 3 Expressive redesign, noting it as a successful visual update for Android devices but somewhat inconsistent and incremental in Google apps, resembling a Material 3.5 update rather than a full overhaul, with mixed feelings about usability and design cohesion.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by MP1st
A rare look at canceled Avalanche Studios game Contraband reveals concept art, UI, character designs, and environment details, highlighting a stylized 1970s co-op smuggling game that was ultimately canceled, with the studio facing internal restructuring and uncertain future projects.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Windows Latest
The latest optional update for Windows 11 introduces a redesigned Start menu that addresses previous criticisms by adding features like a scrollable all apps section, customizable categories, and better integration with Phone Link, making it more functional and customizable than before.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by 9to5Mac
Apple has released the macOS Tahoe 26.1 Release Candidate for developers and public beta testers, introducing under-the-hood improvements, new icons including a redesigned Macintosh HD and Apple TV, a toggle for Liquid Glass design options, and references to the second-generation Apple Pro Display XDR, with instructions on how to install the update.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Ars Technica
Apple's upcoming iOS and macOS 26.1 update introduces a toggle for Liquid Glass UI, allowing users to switch between a Clear and Tinted look to improve readability and contrast without altering the default aesthetic.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Hacker News
The article criticizes the increasingly complex and user-hostile design of modern Apple devices, especially for seniors and less tech-savvy users, highlighting issues with setup processes, accessibility, and user interface changes that hinder ease of use. It advocates for simpler, more intuitive designs and better accessibility features to improve usability for all, particularly the elderly.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by MacRumors
iOS 26's new Liquid Glass design has received criticism from users, highlighting mixed reactions to Apple's latest UI update.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by MacRumors
Users are reporting that the new iOS 26 Liquid Glass Design makes app icons appear crooked, indicating user dissatisfaction with the updated UI aesthetic.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Verge
Liquid Glass is a visually impressive new design system by Apple that aims to create a three-dimensional, glass-like interface across all devices, but it struggles with consistency and usability, often feeling cluttered and unsuitable for some device types.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by 9to5Google
Google has introduced a new pill-shaped Gemini overlay for Android, replacing the previous rounded rectangle, with a quick expansion animation. The overlay's internal layout remains unchanged, but the visual style now matches other Google UI elements. This update is rolling out widely to beta and stable versions of Google apps.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Android Authority
A Pixel user tries iOS 26 with Liquid Glass interface and initially dislikes its appearance, but after adjusting, finds some improvements in app icon clarity and widget design. However, he criticizes the new bubbly controls, especially in Safari and the camera app, and finds the overall navigation confusing and less user-friendly, leading him to consider returning to an earlier iOS version.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by MacRumors
Apple has released the fourth beta of iOS 26, making small but notable adjustments to the Liquid Glass design, increasing translucency in app navigation bars and buttons in response to user feedback, with further refinements expected before the official release in the fall.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Android Authority
Google is developing a more dynamic, bouncy animation for its Gemini overlay as part of the Material 3 Expressive redesign, with recent APK teardowns revealing upcoming UI tweaks that aim to make interactions more engaging and visually appealing, although these changes are not yet live for users.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Android Authority
Google is testing a minimalist, colorless redesign of weather icons in the At a Glance widget for Android 16 QPR1 beta users, which has divided user opinions; the update has not yet been released to the stable version.