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technology1 day ago•26 min saved

Windows 11 Gets a Major UI Makeover with Moveable Taskbar and Flexible Start Menu

Microsoft’s KB5120998 feature update for Windows 11 adds significant UI customization: the taskbar can be moved to the top, left, right, or bottom; a smaller taskbar option; Start menu size options with the Quick-Launch-style layout renamed from 'Recommended' to 'Recent'; a refreshed Windows Search with options to disable web/store results; Windows can index frequently used folders; faster File Explorer Home; improved startup/shutdown indicators; and reliability tweaks. Rollout is phased by device and region.

via TechPowerUp|

#feature-update #start-menu #taskbar

technology1 month ago•7 min saved

Google Photos Gains a Shimmer-Off Toggle on Android

Google Photos has added a toggle in version 7.85 to disable the shimmer animation, giving Android users a cleaner, static gallery; the option is off by default and can be found under Profile > Photos settings > Preferences > Photos view, and the update also adds a faster AI-powered photo capture shortcut for edits.

via Android Authority|

#android #google #google-photos

technology3 months ago•6 min saved

Windows 11 Start menu gets Small and Large layouts with section hiding

Microsoft is adding Small and Large Start menu layouts for Windows 11 and letting users hide sections (Pinned, All apps, Recommended). You’ll be able to disable the profile/name in Start, and the rollout will occur over the coming weeks with more options planned, including a WinUI-based Start menu and a movable, smaller taskbar in previews.

via Windows Latest|

#microsoft #start-menu #technology

technology3 months ago•87 min saved

Windows 11 Insider build tests movable, side-placing Taskbar and space-saving tweaks

Microsoft’s Windows 11 Insider Build 26300.8493 in the Experimental channel adds back a movable Taskbar that can be placed on any screen edge (bottom, top, left, or right) and introduces a smaller taskbar option for more screen space. The update also includes Widgets badge color updates, tweaks to the Windows Search Box, and general UI refinements. Some features remain in progress (auto-hidden taskbar, touch gestures for alternate Taskbar locations), with improvements documented in the changelog and user feedback requested via the Insider program. Settings for these changes live under Settings > Personalization > Taskbar > Taskbar Behaviors.

via Windows Central|

#build-263008493 #insider-program #taskbar

technology7 months ago•43 min saved

Microsoft tests a new top-docked Windows 11 toolbar with PowerToys

Microsoft’s PowerToys team is exploring a top menu bar, dubbed the Command Palette Dock, for Windows 11. The configurable dock can sit on any screen edge and pin extensions to start, center, or end, aiming to give quick access to tools and system resources. It’s an optional feature under consideration, with user feedback being solicited and early experimentation available to developers via PowerToys on GitHub.

via The Verge|

#command-palette #microsoft #powertoys

technology9 months ago•2 min saved

Apple Releases iOS 26.1 and 26.2 with New Features and Security Fixes

Apple has released iOS 26.1, which introduces a new 'Liquid Glass' setting allowing users to customize the transparency effects on their iPhone's interface, making it more readable and user-friendly after initial criticism of the design change.

via Gear Patrol|

#ios261 #iphone #liquidglass

technology10 months ago•2 min saved

Apple Unveils iOS 26.1 with New Features and Updates

Apple's iOS 26.1 beta introduces a new toggle allowing users to tint Liquid Glass elements for a less glassy appearance, offering options between 'Clear' and 'Tinted' to improve readability and aesthetics, along with other privacy features.

via The Verge|

#apple #beta-update #ios-261

technology11 months ago•6 min saved

Pixel 10 Pro: A Love-Hate Relationship and Top Features

The reviewer enjoys the Pixel 10 Pro and its Pixel UI improvements like Material 3 Expressive and contextual AI features, but criticizes its rigidity, limited customization options, and some usability issues like the search in Settings and quick toggle steps, highlighting a love-hate relationship with the UI.

via Android Authority|

#contextual-ai #google-pixel-10-pro #material-3-expressive

technology11 months ago•5 min saved

Google Enhances Pixel with Android 16 and Material 3 Updates

The reviewer praises Android 16 on the Pixel 10 for its vibrant and responsive interface, highlighting improvements like customizable Quick Settings and better multitasking, but also notes areas for further enhancement such as quicker access to settings, more customization options, and additional multitasking features. Overall, Android 16 is a positive step forward, though some features common on other Android devices are still missing on Pixels.

via Android Central|

#android-16 #multitasking #pixel-10

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Samsung's Theme Park Update Sets New Standard for Glass UI Design

Samsung has released an update for its Theme Park module in Good Lock, adding an Effects menu with options like Glass, Duotone, and Gradient, along with customization features, bug fixes, and UI tweaks to enhance user personalization on Galaxy phones.

via Android Authority|

#android #effects-menu #samsung

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

Chrome for Android introduces bottom address bar, matching iOS feature

Google is rolling out a feature for Chrome on Android that allows users to move the address bar to the bottom of the screen, enhancing accessibility and user comfort, a feature previously available on iOS since 2023.

via The Verge|

#address-bar #android #chrome

technology1 year ago•2 min saved

iOS 26 CarPlay Introduces 'Smart Display Zoom' Feature

iOS 26 introduces a new 'Smart Display Zoom' feature for CarPlay that allows users to adjust the display scale to better fit various in-car screens, enhancing usability and customization, though it is currently disabled by default and limited to certain vehicles.

via 9to5Mac|

#automotive #carplay #ios-26