Topic: ui design

  • YouTube's New Video Player: What's Your Verdict?

    YouTube's New Video Player: What's Your Verdict?

    Google has officially launched a redesigned YouTube video player across all devices, marking a significant visual overhaul to the core viewing experience. The new design on desktop features oversized, opaque white buttons and semi-translucent borders that are harder to distinguish, leading to a c...

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  • Apple's iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe Launch September 15

    Apple's iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe Launch September 15

    New Apple hardware will come with the latest operating systems pre-installed, while existing compatible devices will receive major software updates starting September 15. Apple is unifying its software versions under a year-based numbering system, with all platforms like iOS 26 and macOS 26 launc...

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  • Apple macOS Tahoe 26 Update Arrives September 15

    Apple macOS Tahoe 26 Update Arrives September 15

    macOS Tahoe 26 launches on September 15, introducing a major visual and functional overhaul with features like the Liquid Glass design language and customizable themes. This update is the final major release for Intel-based Macs, highlighting Apple's shift toward M-series architecture and prompti...

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  • Google's New Android Look Expands to More Pixel Phones

    Google's New Android Look Expands to More Pixel Phones

    Google's Material 3 Expressive design update expands to Pixel 6 series and newer models, introducing a more customizable and playful interface with features like personalized call screens. The update enhances Pixel Buds Pro 2 with Adaptive Audio, hearing protection, and gesture-based call control...

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  • Android's New Flashlight Slider Mimics a Real Flashlight

    Android's New Flashlight Slider Mimics a Real Flashlight

    An upcoming Android update will introduce a native flashlight brightness slider in the Quick Settings for Pixel phones, removing the need for third-party apps and allowing direct control over LED brightness. The feature includes a redesigned vertical slider with a visual light beam that expands a...

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  • Lost Everwild Screenshots Surface From Artist's Portfolio

    Lost Everwild Screenshots Surface From Artist's Portfolio

    Previously unseen images from Rare's cancelled game Everwild have surfaced online, offering a rare look into the project that was first announced in 2019 and later cancelled by Microsoft this year. The leaked screenshots reveal user interface elements, including an inventory with categories like ...

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  • Everwild Screenshots Leak, Revealing UI and Gameplay

    Everwild Screenshots Leak, Revealing UI and Gameplay

    Everwild, an ambitious multiplayer game announced by Rare in 2019, faced significant development challenges and leadership changes before being canceled in 2024 after nearly a decade in development. Recently leaked development screenshots revealed the game's user interface and features, including...

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  • Apple's Top UI Designer Departs for Meta

    Apple's Top UI Designer Departs for Meta

    Alan Dye, Apple's VP of Human Interface Design, is leaving to become Chief Design Officer at Meta, where he will oversee design for hardware, software, and AI integration. Apple has promoted veteran designer Steve Lemay to replace Dye, with CEO Tim Cook praising his long history of key contributi...

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  • Leaked Screenshots Reveal Avalanche's Canceled "Contraband" Game

    Leaked Screenshots Reveal Avalanche's Canceled "Contraband" Game

    Xbox and Avalanche Studios' co-op smuggling game "Contraband," announced in 2021 with a 1970s setting, was canceled after generating initial excitement but receiving few official updates. Recently revealed screenshots showcased a stylized UI and art direction, indicating a four-player co-op desig...

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  • Apple Announces watchOS 26 Launch Date: September 15

    Apple Announces watchOS 26 Launch Date: September 15

    watchOS 26 introduces a wrist flick gesture for dismissing alerts and an ambient noise feature that adjusts notification volumes based on surroundings. The update enhances health tracking with personalized insights and adds a Notes app, along with automatic translation and context-aware app sugge...

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  • Google's Material 3 Expressive UI Now on Pixel 6 and Newer Models

    Google's Material 3 Expressive UI Now on Pixel 6 and Newer Models

    Google is rolling out the Material 3 Expressive interface to Pixel 6 and newer models, offering a refreshed visual design and enhanced functionality without needing a new device. The update includes personalized theme colors based on the wallpaper, smoother animations, resizable quick settings, a...

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  • Xbox Full-Screen Mode Expands Beyond Handheld PCs in Gradual Rollout

    Xbox Full-Screen Mode Expands Beyond Handheld PCs in Gradual Rollout

    Microsoft is expanding the Xbox full screen experience (FSE) preview to more Windows 11 devices like laptops, desktops, and tablets, offering a console-like interface for gaming. The FSE provides a controller-navigable UI that integrates games from multiple storefronts into a unified, immersive h...

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  • Galaxy S25 One UI 8.5 Beta Expands to More Regions

    Galaxy S25 One UI 8.5 Beta Expands to More Regions

    Samsung has expanded the One UI 8.5 beta program for the Galaxy S25 series to India and Poland, following its initial launch in four other countries, to gather user feedback before a stable release. The large beta update includes the December 2025 security patch and focuses on improving stability...

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  • First Look: Android's NameDrop-Style Contact Sharing Animation

    First Look: Android's NameDrop-Style Contact Sharing Animation

    Google is developing a new Android feature for seamless contact sharing by tapping phones together, similar to Apple's NameDrop, currently in early testing with internal names like "Gesture Exchange." The feature will use NFC for initial device detection, but it's unclear if NFC will handle the f...

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  • Google Translate Adds 'Advanced' and 'Fast' Mode Options

    Google Translate Adds 'Advanced' and 'Fast' Mode Options

    Google Translate now offers two translation modes, Advanced for high accuracy in complex tasks and Fast for quicker results, with the choice available directly in the app interface. The Advanced mode is currently limited to text translation in select languages and does not appear to require a pai...

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  • 8 Best Features of macOS Tahoe 26 After 3 Months of Use

    8 Best Features of macOS Tahoe 26 After 3 Months of Use

    macOS Tahoe 26 introduces several productivity-enhancing features, including a more intuitive Spotlight search with seamless navigation and a handy clipboard history that stores items for up to eight hours. The update includes a dedicated Phone app for making and receiving calls directly from the...

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  • OnePlus OxygenOS 16 Integrates Google Gemini AI

    OnePlus OxygenOS 16 Integrates Google Gemini AI

    OxygenOS 16 integrates Google's Gemini AI to enhance user experience, allowing it to perform complex tasks using data from the Mind Space AI tool, such as creating travel itineraries from saved screenshots. The update introduces deeper lock screen personalization and improved cross-device connect...

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