All articles tagged with #user customization
Google may soon allow users to change their old or silly Gmail addresses, enhancing user flexibility and personalization. The article also discusses privacy policies related to data collection and advertising practices.
Apple's iOS 26.1 introduces a new 'Tinted' setting for Liquid Glass, allowing users to reduce transparency and contrast, providing a customizable experience while maintaining the original design for most users. This move is seen as a positive compromise, benefiting both Apple and its diverse user base by offering more control without abandoning the bold Liquid Glass aesthetic.
iOS 26 introduced a new full-screen screenshot preview that can be turned off in Settings > General > Screen Capture, allowing users to revert to the previous, less obtrusive thumbnail view while still accessing advanced editing tools after capturing a screenshot.
Google is rolling out a new feature for Chrome on Android that allows users to move the address bar to the bottom of the screen for easier one-handed browsing, providing a customizable option to enhance user comfort and accessibility.
Google Chrome for Android now allows users to move the address bar to the bottom of the screen, offering a customizable and more ergonomic browsing experience, similar to recent iOS updates, with the feature rolling out gradually.
Apple has introduced iOS 26 with a new compact Safari design and multiple layout options, learning from past user feedback, alongside a broader software overhaul called Liquid Glass, announced at WWDC 2025, which unifies Apple's platforms with a new design language and features.
Google is working on improving its Material You theming in upcoming Android releases with a new "Color contrast" customization option, allowing users to manually adjust the appearance of UI elements to appear darker. This feature, currently found in the Android 14 beta, is expected to be formally introduced in Android 15 under "Color and motion" in the accessibility settings. The new option aims to enhance user customization within the Material You theming, providing further control over the appearance of UI elements and text contrast.
The first beta release of Android 14 is now available for download, featuring updates to gesture navigation, privacy, performance, and user customization. The new Material You-themed back arrow adjusts to complement the device's theme or wallpaper and previews the screen users are navigating to within applications. The beta also introduces a new system share sheet that allows developers to add custom app-specific actions to the top of the share menu. Other updates include morphing effects, enhanced language settings, and improved privacy protections. Users can find more information and instructions on how to download the beta on the Android 14 developer site.