Topic: user interface changes
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watchOS 27.2 beta 2 brings back App Switcher with new gesture
Apple is reintroducing the App Switcher in watchOS 27.2 beta 2 to address user frustration over the loss of quick app navigation introduced in the previous major update. The feature returns via a new interaction model that activates by pressing and holding the bottom edge of the screen, replacing...
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Google broadens AI ad labels to Search, YouTube, Discover
Google is expanding its "How this ad was made" AI disclosure labels to Search, YouTube, and Discover, accessible via the three-dot menu or info icon on ads. For ads created with Google's own generative AI tools, the disclosure is automatically added, while advertisers using third-party AI tools c...
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iOS 27 beta 3 simplifies adjusting AirPods Adaptive mode
iOS 27 beta 3 introduces a redesigned Adaptive Audio slider for AirPods, integrated directly into the audio mode picker for quicker adjustments. The new control allows users to tap either side of the Adaptive mode to make it lighter or stronger, replacing the previous need to navigate deep into S...
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YouTube Shorts update adds TikTok-like features
YouTube Shorts is adding a "clear screen" mode to remove on-screen icons and captions, and replacing the "thumbs-up" button with a "heart" icon, aligning the interface more closely with TikTok. Users can now watch Shorts at 2x speed by holding down the edge of the screen, with an option to lock t...
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Spotify Android adds playlist folders, Reshuffle, and more
Spotify's Android app update introduces playlist folders, a "Reshuffle" button for the queue, and improved track selection controls, bringing long-requested desktop features to mobile. The update adds playlist folders via the "+" menu, multi-track selection for easier cleanup, and a one-tap "Resh...
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