All articles tagged with #ui design
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
iOS 26's new Liquid Glass design has received criticism from users, highlighting mixed reactions to Apple's latest UI update.
Users are reporting that the new iOS 26 Liquid Glass Design makes app icons appear crooked, indicating user dissatisfaction with the updated UI aesthetic.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.