All articles tagged with #ui
YouTube is testing a new Android app UI that shows icon-only buttons under the video player, moves the views and likes counts upward, replaces the channel name with the username above the logo, and hides some actions under a three-dot menu; it's a sporadic test and may not become final.
watchOS 27 does not add a Liquid Glass slider for Apple Watch—unlike iPhone, Mac, and iPad—while still delivering subtle updates to Liquid Glass’s appearance on the watch. iOS 27 brings the translucency slider to other devices, but WatchOS sticks to a single default setting; the watchOS 27 beta is out (Apple Watch Ultra 3), with a public beta due in July ahead of a fall release.
Apple unveils macOS 27 Golden Gate at WWDC 2026 with refinements to the Liquid Glass UI to reduce translucency legibility issues on LCD MacBooks, plus new modes to improve clarity. The Finder gains a smarter search index to surface relevant photos and files, toolbars/sidebars get a unified, clearer look, and Siri now works more closely with Spotlight for smarter query handling, alongside performance boosts for faster app launches.
Google has released Android 17 QPR1 Beta 3 for Pixel 6 and newer ahead of the June Pixel Feature Drop, with two build versions for different models, fixes for media playback, Wi-Fi drops, and widget disappearance after reboot, and adds a bounce-back effect to Quick Settings along with a blur UI on the power menu. It also outlines opt-out steps (downgrade may wipe data) and notes that a stable Android 17 release is expected next month.
Sony's PS5 firmware update 26.03-13.20.00 is live, expanding emoji reactions in Messages and making minor UI readability tweaks.
A discussion sparked by a PS5 trophy article shows gamers debating the trophy system, with many calling for options to disable trophies, hide or delete games from trophy lists, sort alphabetically, and search within trophies, plus requests for clearer 100%/Platinum highlighting and UI improvements; opinions are mixed, with some favoring Xbox-style achievements or leaderboards while others want to remove or greatly curb trophy clutter and notifications.
Xbox is testing a major Achievements update with Xbox Insiders that brings a visual refresh (new icons and animations with color-matched profile flair) and introduces ways to curate your public trophy list: you can hide certain games from your Achievements history and highlight titles you’ve fully completed, aided by a filter to quickly access mastered games.
Microsoft says Windows 11 will gain a Windows 10–style compact taskbar with new sizing options and a movable bar, addressing long-standing requests for better taskbar customization. The current Windows 11 taskbar lacks height tweaks and true repositioning, though a 'small taskbar buttons' toggle exists; insiders may soon see a return to a Windows 10–like experience, alongside broader monthly updates that promise fixes such as a faster Start menu, reduced memory usage, and the ability to pause updates.
Crimson Desert drew a large Steam audience at launch, peaking around 239k players, but its reviews are mixed, with critics calling out disjointed graphics, repeated assets, slow pacing, and a clunky UI—though some players praise the cats—while developers pledge to tackle launch issues as patches roll out and the game hits notable one-day sales milestones.
Marathon's beta has sparked a heated debate over its dense, font-heavy UI dubbed 'fontslop'; Bungie says it will refine inventory, navigation and notifications while preserving the game's distinctive sauce, signaling tweaks ahead of launch.
Bungie doubles down on Marathon’s busy, distinctive UI amid the fontslop backlash, with the UI designer stating the team won’t remove the ‘SAUCE’ from the UI while promising tweaks to inventory and navigation based on player feedback. The debate continues after Server Slam, and Bungie also teases that Marathon seasons will be free and will feel meaningfully different as updates roll out.
Bungie published a server-slam feedback sheet for Marathon, listing six core issues—UI complexity, PC performance, PvP frequency, movement and heat generation, med and ammo economy, and error codes—and committing to ongoing iteration post-launch, noting that early maps were boosted for more player density to encourage combat. With the server slam wrapping up soon, the full game launches on March 5.
Marathon’s free beta weekend has players tangled in a gloriously chaotic UI, a tough ammo economy, and uneven PvP pacing. Some praise the visuals; others say the clutter makes menus and combat hard to read. Ammo can be scarce unless you loot caches, and PvP encounters aren’t always frequent, prompting talk of map design tweaks. Bungie says it’s listening and reviewing UI, PvP frequency, and balance, including the NPC security robots that can wipe teams. The server slam runs through March 2, and new players can use beginner mode to loot and escape more easily.
Google’s Desktop Camera on the Play Store hints at Android being tailored for desktop form factors, showing a simplified, desktop-friendly UI that resembles ChromeOS and signals Google’s push for native desktop utilities, though the app is currently incompatible with most devices.
Microsoft’s PowerToys team is prototyping a configurable, top-edge dock for Windows 11 that mirrors Mac/Linux menus. The dock, tied to the Command Palette, can be pinned to any screen edge and host extensions like RAM/CPU info and shortcuts. It’s an early proof-of-concept, with customization options (location, appearance, regions) and a call for GitHub feedback; if popular, it could become an official feature.