All articles tagged with #user interface
Google Maps on Android is receiving a significant redesign of its settings menu, consolidating options into seven high-level categories with icons and descriptions for a cleaner, more organized user experience, similar to the Google Search app. The update is rolling out with version 25.49 but is not yet widely available, and a similar redesign is seen on iOS.
Google Chrome for Android is rolling out a redesigned Reading mode that is easier to activate and offers customizable options like font, text size, and background color, with a more consistent and user-friendly interface, though it is not yet widely available.
The page is displaying a loading screen with a message asking the user to wait while their request is being verified, indicating a system process or authentication step in progress.
Volvo has developed a new font called Volvo Centum to improve the readability of in-car screens and enhance driver safety by reducing distractions, but critics suggest that bringing back physical buttons might be a simpler solution to avoid touchscreen overload. The font will debut in the new EX60 in 2026, emphasizing the company's focus on safety and user experience.
Google has introduced a new 'Free' content tab on Android TV, replacing the previous 'Discover' tab, to help users find free movies, shows, and channels more easily, although its rollout appears limited and primarily relevant to older Android TV devices.
Steam has updated its store pages, widening them from 940 to 1200 pixels, and enhancing image quality and viewing modes, including theater and full-screen options, along with more control for developers over game descriptions and visuals, aiming to improve user experience across the platform.
YouTube is revamping its TV app to resemble traditional streaming services like Netflix, with larger banners, improved thumbnails, and organized shows by seasons and episodes, aiming to enhance the viewing experience on big screens amid growing TV usage.
Apple's iOS 26.1 Beta 4 introduces a new toggle for the Liquid Glass interface, allowing users to choose a more opaque, contrasted look instead of the transparent style, based on user feedback. The update also includes other features like a camera swipe toggle, a slide-to-stop alarm, and new app icons.
YouTube is planning significant changes to its platform, and users are informed about privacy policies related to data collection, cookies, and targeted advertising, emphasizing transparency and user control.
YouTube is rolling out a new, cleaner and more immersive video player across mobile, web, and TV devices, featuring updated controls, icons, and additional enhancements like a less intrusive double-tap skip, improved comment reply system, and dynamic like animations to enhance the viewing experience.
Google Search now allows users to hide sponsored results with a new 'Hide sponsored results' button, which groups ads in a single section with a unified label, providing a cleaner search experience. The feature is rolling out globally on desktop and mobile, though the setting doesn't persist across searches.
Google is updating its search results to group sponsored results into a collapsible section at the top of the page, with an option to hide them after viewing, aiming to improve navigation but still requiring users to see ads first.
Google is experimenting with a visual revamp of its Gemini AI app, shifting from a chatbot-style interface to a scrollable feed with suggested prompts and eye-catching images, aiming to enhance user engagement and better compete with rivals like OpenAI.
The article discusses the complexities and user expectations around sorting files alphabetically versus naturally, highlighting that most users prefer intuitive, predictable sorting methods like natural sort order, which treats numbers within strings as numerical values. It emphasizes that default sorting behaviors should align with user expectations, and that offering configurable options for different sorting methods could improve user experience. The conversation also touches on locale-specific sorting, technical challenges, and the importance of clear labeling and defaults in file management systems.
Steam has undergone a significant redesign, introducing a new horizontal navigation bar and an improved search function to create a cleaner, more user-friendly storefront that makes discovering games easier and more intuitive.