All articles tagged with #user interface
Sony is beta-testing a redesigned PS5 home menu with a top ribbon navigable by L1/R1 to switch between Games, Library, Media Apps, PS Plus, and the PS Store, shifting emphasis toward games and trimming clutter; rollout date for all users is not yet announced.
Google Chrome’s stable update introduces native vertical tabs on the left for easier tab management and more vertical screen space, plus a revamped full-page Reading Mode that removes ads and distractions for a cleaner reading experience; both features are rolling out today and can be enabled via the right-click menu after updating.
Google Chrome now offers vertical tabs on the left side, an optional feature you enable by right-clicking the tab bar and selecting Show Tabs Vertically. The layout helps manage many open tabs by keeping the tab headlines visible and can be resized to icons. The feature, first shown in Chrome Canary in late 2025, is rolling out to users alongside a new full-page reading mode for a distraction-free browse.
Android Central examines the ongoing choice between 3-button navigation and gesture navigation, detailing how each method handles home, back, and recent apps, noting that gestures offer a full-screen look but can be harder for some users, and inviting readers to vote in a poll.
Google Maps is testing a new floating action button that lets you share your current location directly from the map, reducing steps compared with apps like WhatsApp or Google Messages. The update also reorganizes the share menu into a grid and removes several options, with wider rollout expected after limited testing.
New Xbox features—such as disabling Quick Resume and UI customization—rolled out to Insiders, with new CEO Asha Sharma calling it an early win and urging ongoing fan feedback. The move signals a renewed focus on the console experience and hints at a future Project Helix plan, though sustained follow-through remains to be seen.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says iOS 27 could expand Apple’s Liquid Glass opacity slider from just the Lock Screen clock to the entire OS, after earlier engineering challenges; beta testing is expected to begin in June ahead of a September launch.
Microsoft is testing a minor UI refresh for Windows 11 File Explorer that would add rounded corners to the address and search bars (matching Settings), and it has acknowledged and patched the white-flash issue when opening This PC in dark mode; fixes are rolling out to Insider builds and should reach production soon, alongside other quality‑of‑life tweaks like easier theme switching from Quick Settings.
A Creative Bloq piece condemns Google Maps’ redesigned icon, calling the watercolor-gradient pin a “gaping monstrosity” that feels hollow and unsettling, arguing it undermines warmth and trust in the brand, with readers online echoing the backlash.
Google is updating AI Overviews and AI Mode to show groups of links in a hover pop-up on desktop and to use more descriptive, prominent link icons across devices, aiming to improve source visibility and potentially increase clicks to publisher sites.
Xbox’s new Cloud Gaming dashboard on the web is earning praise for its clean, sleek UI and design cues from Xbox PC/Series dashboards, spurring calls to bring it to console and PC apps. Critics worry it could feel too mobile-like, obscure backgrounds, or face ad injections later. Microsoft hasn’t announced any official plans to broaden the UI beyond the web experience.
Microsoft is testing a refreshed, more console-like web UI for Xbox Cloud Gaming in a preview, featuring new animations, a library section, and a rounded design that signals potential future Xbox console experiences; testers can enable the preview at play.xbox.com/settings and provide feedback as the rollout nears.
Google Maps on Android is receiving a significant redesign of its settings menu, consolidating options into seven high-level categories with icons and descriptions for a cleaner, more organized user experience, similar to the Google Search app. The update is rolling out with version 25.49 but is not yet widely available, and a similar redesign is seen on iOS.
Google Chrome for Android is rolling out a redesigned Reading mode that is easier to activate and offers customizable options like font, text size, and background color, with a more consistent and user-friendly interface, though it is not yet widely available.
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