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UX design
fromMedium
15 hours ago

Haptics: how to build a consistent cross-platform solution and align code with Figma

Implementing consistent haptics across iOS, Android, and mobile web enhances user experience through tactile feedback.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
2 hours ago

They Built the 'Cursor for Hardware.' Now, Anthropic Wants In

Creativity in hardware development is being unlocked by new tools and APIs, enabling more makers and developers to innovate.
#smartphones
Mobile UX
fromWIRED
1 day ago

It Might Not Be the Best $499 Phone, but I'm Glad Nothing's Phone (4a) Pro Exists

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro offers good performance and unique design, making it a strong midrange option despite some limitations.
Mobile UX
fromWIRED
1 day ago

It Might Not Be the Best $499 Phone, but I'm Glad Nothing's Phone (4a) Pro Exists

The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro offers good performance and unique design, making it a strong midrange option despite some limitations.
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

How do I end a call?': the elderly Japanese people determined to master smartphones

Older residents in Tokyo are learning to use smartphones to avoid digital isolation as 3G networks are phased out.
Mobile UX
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Forget touchscreens: These 3 phones are bringing physical keyboards back

Physical smartphone keyboards are making a comeback, with new devices like Unihertz Titan 2 Elite and Clicks Communicator leading the trend.
fromGSMArena.com
18 hours ago

Samsung launches Galaxy Tab A11+ Kids Edition

The Galaxy Tab A11+ Kids Edition includes a foam case that provides drop protection and features a built-in kickstand, which also serves as a carrying handle.
Gadgets
#macbook-pro
Apple
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

New MacBook Pro Overhaul Expected with OLED, Touchscreen, and M6 Chips

Apple's MacBook Pro is set for a major redesign featuring OLED technology and potential touch input, expected between late 2026 and early 2027.
Apple
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

New MacBook Pro Overhaul Expected with OLED, Touchscreen, and M6 Chips

Apple's MacBook Pro is set for a major redesign featuring OLED technology and potential touch input, expected between late 2026 and early 2027.
Graphic design
fromMedium
1 day ago

Nano Banana in Figma

Figma introduced an AI image generator and editor to streamline image creation and modification within the design platform.
Growth hacking
fromInfoQ
2 days ago

From VR to Flat Screens: Bridging the Input and Immersion Gap

The future of VR and wearables is focused on natural interaction and immersion, despite current market limitations.
#android
Typography
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Android keyboard ditches keys, predicts what you mean

TapType is an invisible Android keyboard designed for users who cannot see the screen, developed by Aaron Hewitt, who is blind.
Gadgets
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

The Android dark mode upgrade you deserve

Android's dark mode lacks contextual intelligence, limiting its usefulness despite the potential of modern device sensors.
Typography
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Android keyboard ditches keys, predicts what you mean

TapType is an invisible Android keyboard designed for users who cannot see the screen, developed by Aaron Hewitt, who is blind.
Gadgets
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

The Android dark mode upgrade you deserve

Android's dark mode lacks contextual intelligence, limiting its usefulness despite the potential of modern device sensors.
OMG science
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Physicist proposes two-button calculator

A two-button calculator can compute all functions of a scientific calculator using a single operator, simplifying mathematical expressions significantly.
Games
fromThe Verge
5 days ago

Microsoft's new Xbox Gamepad Cursor adds a virtual mouse to handhelds

Microsoft is testing a virtual mouse cursor for Xbox mode on Windows handhelds, allowing gamepad control for non-controller-friendly apps.
#ai
fromTheregister
5 days ago
Software development

I vibe coded web app: It was enlightening and uncomfortable

Vibe coding effectively utilizes AI for coding tasks, despite concerns about responsibility and the implications of AI technology.
UX design
fromMedium
6 days ago

The trust-latency gap: why the future of UX is intentionally slower

AI chat assistants use word-by-word responses to build anticipation and enhance user trust.
Software development
fromTheregister
5 days ago

I vibe coded web app: It was enlightening and uncomfortable

Vibe coding effectively utilizes AI for coding tasks, despite concerns about responsibility and the implications of AI technology.
UX design
fromMedium
6 days ago

The trust-latency gap: why the future of UX is intentionally slower

AI chat assistants use word-by-word responses to build anticipation and enhance user trust.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

Oh, but there's one more thing

Designers must address real project challenges while navigating the evolving role of AI in the creative process.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
20 hours ago

Our new favorite budget phones

The best budget phones currently are the iPhone 17E and Google's Pixel 10A, with the Nothing Phone 4A Pro as a strong alternative.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Moft adds a tracker and shutter button to its magnetic tripod wallet

Moft's Trackable Tripod Wallet combines a magnetic wallet, tripod functionality, and built-in tracking through Apple's Find My network for enhanced usability.
Digital life
fromPocket-lint
1 day ago

I turned off YouTube's brain rot and it only took 4 taps

Short-form video content is prevalent, but it negatively impacts attention spans and encourages doom scrolling.
fromMacRumors
1 day ago

Apple Covers iPhone 17 Pro in Stickers in New Ad

The video features the iPhone 17 Pro decorated with tiny stickers placed on the plateau, which houses the rear cameras, LED flash, microphone, and LiDAR Scanner.
Apple
Graphic design
fromMedium
4 days ago

Practical Guide for Creating Animated Effects with Claude Code

Use specific, clear prompts for Claude Code to create effective animated effects.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
14 hours ago

iPhone 18 Pro series will launch in these new colors

iPhone 18 Pro series will feature four color options: Light Blue, Dark Cherry, Dark Gray, and Silver.
Productivity
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Best iPad apps to boost productivity and make your life easier | TechCrunch

iPads have evolved into versatile productivity tools with numerous apps available to enhance organization and focus.
#apple
Apple
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I'm ready for a foldable iPhone, but only if Apple does this right

Apple is rumored to release a foldable iPhone in 2026, requiring significant iOS changes for multitasking capabilities.
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago
Apple

Apple reportedly testing four designs for upcoming smart glasses | TechCrunch

Apple plans to launch its first smart glasses in 2027, with potential designs and features similar to Meta's Ray-Ban glasses.
Apple
fromZDNET
3 days ago

I'm ready for a foldable iPhone, but only if Apple does this right

Apple is rumored to release a foldable iPhone in 2026, requiring significant iOS changes for multitasking capabilities.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

Apple reportedly testing four designs for upcoming smart glasses | TechCrunch

Apple plans to launch its first smart glasses in 2027, with potential designs and features similar to Meta's Ray-Ban glasses.
Digital life
fromAP News
3 days ago

A small but growing movement wants you to put down your phone

A movement is emerging encouraging people to disconnect from their phones and engage in offline gatherings.
fromUSA TODAY
4 days ago

How this laptop sleeve is changing the way people work from anywhere

The Ergo Sleeve is a laptop sleeve that unfolds into a portable ergonomic workstation, combining a laptop stand, wrist support and workspace organization into one slim design.
Wearables
UX design
fromMedium
2 days ago

AI, UX, and the factory model

The digital design landscape is shifting towards a factory model, redefining roles and metrics of success in software development.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

The real technology problem isn't screen time. It's that your phone learned your emotional patterns faster than any person in your life ever did, and now it meets needs that no human relationship has been given the chance to meet. - Silicon Canals

Phones have become the most emotionally attuned presence in people's lives, affecting their relationships with others.
#iphone-fold
Apple
fromGSMArena.com
4 days ago

iPhone Fold to make Apple a top-three foldable player in 2026

Apple's iPhone Fold is set to capture 19.3% of the foldable smartphone market by 2026, positioning it as a leading competitor.
Mobile UX
fromMail Online
4 days ago

iPhone Fold 'dummy model' LEAKS on X

Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Fold, is expected to launch in September 2026 with a book-style design and dual rear cameras.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

A wild, wide foldable iPhone dummy emerges amid rumors of a delay

The iPhone Fold may face production delays, potentially shipping months later than the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
Apple
fromGSMArena.com
4 days ago

iPhone Fold to make Apple a top-three foldable player in 2026

Apple's iPhone Fold is set to capture 19.3% of the foldable smartphone market by 2026, positioning it as a leading competitor.
Mobile UX
fromMail Online
4 days ago

iPhone Fold 'dummy model' LEAKS on X

Apple's first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Fold, is expected to launch in September 2026 with a book-style design and dual rear cameras.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

A wild, wide foldable iPhone dummy emerges amid rumors of a delay

The iPhone Fold may face production delays, potentially shipping months later than the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
Digital life
fromWIRED
6 days ago

The Screenmaxxers Who Spend Every Waking Hour on Their Phones

Excessive screen time raises health concerns, yet some individuals, like Morgan Dreiss, embrace it as a normal part of their lives.
fromEngadget
1 day ago

Spotify debuts a new UI just for tablets

The updated tablet UI now provides adaptive orientation, switching between portrait and landscape layouts rather than simply resizing the interface when changing how the device is held.
Mobile UX
Typography
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Apple Just Fixed an iPhone Problem That's Been Driving Fast Typers Crazy. But There Are Still Issues.

Autocorrect issues persist despite software updates, with users encouraged to re-read messages before sending.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Huawei Pura X Max will have a stylus that supports AI features

Huawei is launching the Pura X Max on April 20, featuring a stylus and advanced AI capabilities.
UX design
fromMedium
2 days ago

The Future of UI Design is Agentic Design

AI tools are now integral to product design, enabling collaborative UI creation and refinement in tools like Figma.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

You can now turn off YouTube Shorts on mobile

YouTube mobile users can now disable Shorts entirely by setting a 0-minutes limit in the app's time management settings.
Web design
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago

Why your biggest tech upgrade this year is a splash of color

Tech companies increasingly release hardware in vibrant colors like pink, reflecting consumer demand for personalized, colorful technology that serves as personal extensions rather than neutral devices.
UX design
fromMedium
6 days ago

Most products don't need tone of voice - they need a point

Focus on practical content that aids user tasks rather than on tone or personality.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Xiaomi 18 Pro appears in new renders with a dedicated AI button

Xiaomi 18 Pro will feature a customizable AI button, triple camera setup, and a rear display, launching in five months.
#nail-polish
Wearables
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Chemists make special nail polish for use on touch screens

A researcher developed a nail polish that allows users to interact with touchscreens using their nails.
Wearables
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Chemists make special nail polish for use on touch screens

A researcher developed a nail polish that allows users to interact with touchscreens using their nails.
Apple
fromtechsciencetoday
1 week ago

Next Major iOS Update for iPhone Expected to Bring Crucial Change

iOS 27 will significantly upgrade Siri, enabling multitasking and improved context understanding through modern AI models.
Mobile UX
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

The Trump phone has a new look but it's still not clear when it will be released

The release of the Trump smartphone has faced multiple delays and changes in branding, with no clear launch date currently available.
UX design
fromMedium
6 days ago

Rethinking design critique

Design critique is essential for designers to build knowledge and confidence through structured feedback and reflection.
UX design
fromMedium
1 week ago

Careful, liable UX is a thing now

Design decisions that manipulate users are being recognized as deceptive practices with significant real-life consequences.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
4 days ago

Renders show the Motorola Razr 70 in a new color, Pantone Bright White

Motorola is set to launch the Razr 70 series with new colors, upgraded camera, and similar specs to its predecessor.
UX design
fromMedium
1 week ago

The UX ground is shaking, synthetic users, building perspective

A clear design perspective is crucial; it defines what to exclude, ensuring focus on what truly matters.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
4 days ago

CMF Phone 3 Concept Keeps the Screws and Colors, Adds iPhone-Style Triple Camera - Yanko Design

The CMF Phone 3 concept introduces a side-mounted accessory point that looks like a strap or handle attachment, signaling an interesting direction: expanding modularity beyond the back plate and into the frame itself.
Mobile UX
fromZDNET
3 weeks ago

Two trendy iPhone cases I keep coming back to (and two I'd skip next time)

Phone cases should be fun and protective, with a range of options from ultra-thin to rugged, but most users prefer something in between.
Apple
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

Architects Say Touchscreens Ruined the Smart Home. Now They're Going Back to Buttons

High-end residential design increasingly favors analog controls and hidden technology over visible smart home interfaces, driven by user frustration, reliability concerns, and aesthetic preferences.
UX design
fromMedium
3 weeks ago

The mirage of UX Design's demise keeps coming back

The claim that 'UX Design is dead' reflects deeper anxieties about existence and professional relevance.
Cars
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

EVs turned everything into a touchscreen - but physical buttons are making a comeback

Automakers are reintroducing physical buttons and traditional door handles in electric vehicles due to regulatory pressure and customer backlash.
UX design
fromMedium
4 weeks ago

The Physics of Great UX: Making Digital Interfaces Feel Real

Building a motion system in product design enhances user experience by aligning with human cognitive expectations and physical principles.
Gadgets
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

This Square Phone Rotates Open to a BlackBerry or Game Boy Setup - Yanko Design

The iFrog RS1 is a modular square phone with a rotating base that transforms into either a physical keyboard or gamepad, designed as a customizable platform for carriers and brands rather than a finished retail product.
Apple
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

iPhone 20 in 2027: All-Glass, Buttonless, and Highly Unlikely - Yanko Design

Apple is planning a radical iPhone 20 redesign for 2027 with an all-glass unibody, no physical buttons, and no visible cutouts, marking a significant leap similar to the iPhone X's transformation.
Apple
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

iPhone Fold rumor: iPad-like multitasking, but no iPad apps and no Face ID

Apple's foldable iPhone will feature an iPad-style interface with side-by-side app viewing, Touch ID authentication, and a $2,000 price point.
Graphic design
fromMedium
1 month ago

On craft and connivence

Relying on reused, trendy design assets can deliver quick results but leaves work vulnerable when clients demand original, high-stakes creativity.
Apple
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

iPhone Fold will reportedly offer iPad-like UI on inner display

Apple's foldable iPhone will feature iPad-like multitasking with side-by-side apps and tablet-style layouts on its inner display, while remaining iOS-based without full windowed multitasking or iPad app support.
fromv buckenham
2 months ago

Some thoughts about tool design and AI

The normative form for interacting with what we think of as "AI" is something like this: there's a chat you type a question you wait for a few seconds you start seeing an answer. you start reading it you read or scan some more tens of seconds longer, while the rest of the response appears you maybe study the response in more detail you respond the loop continues
Artificial intelligence
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 month ago

Nothing Phone (4a) series receiving new update with these features

Nothing OS update for Phone (4a) and (4a) Pro adds Glyph Bar Live Updates, Relaxation Hub with breathing exercises, new lock screen customization, and AI Eraser tool for photo editing.
Gadgets
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Intriguing New Smartphone Design Features a Small Robot Arm

Honor unveiled a Robot Phone concept featuring a motorized camera arm extending from the device, designed to integrate AI capabilities for recording and analyzing surroundings.
Wearables
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

Why there's no 'screenless' revolution

Screenless AI devices and wearables are rapidly emerging, but traditional screens and screen-based devices remain prevalent.
Mobile UX
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This new foldable phone may have upstaged Apple in the 'zero-crease' wars

Oppo's Find N6 significantly reduces the visible and tactile crease in folding phones, potentially surpassing Apple's anticipated folding device with advanced engineering solutions.
#nothing-phone-4a
UX design
fromUX Magazine
1 month ago

Designing for Dependence: When UX Turns Tools into Traps

Digital design has shifted from serving user needs to manipulating attention and creating psychological dependency through habit-forming mechanisms and frictionless interfaces.
fromMacworld
2 months ago

Apple's obsession with ads is destroying the iPhone

Now, you might argue that I'm stretching the term "news" a little, since we've had ads in App Store search since 2016, and even this latest expansion of the program, creating multiple paid slots per query, was first floated last month. But you would be wrong, because we just learned two new nuggets of knowledge: the timeframe, and the markets which will get the extra ads first (the U.K., followed by Japan, followed by everyone else). So there.
Apple
Mobile UX
fromMedium
2 months ago

Bringing buttons back: rethinking how smart your smartphone should be

Physical button-based interfaces are resurging as an antidote to touchscreen doomscrolling, blending nostalgia and analog design with focused, limited-function devices.
fromMedium
3 months ago

UI Design with Nano Banana Pro

Nano Banana Pro (Gemini 3 image model) is particularly strong for UI design because of its 99% text accuracy, its ability to understand spatial layout, and its support for high-resolution 4K output. In this article, I want to share my 5 favorite cases of using this model for UI design tasks. ( Quick note: I won't dive into a critique of the output generated by AI in this article, letting you decide whether you like it or not)
UX design
UX design
fromMedium
3 months ago

Designing for Invisible Experiences

Ubiquitous computing and invisible design reduce user interaction, enabling automated transactions that increase service adoption and accelerate retail and commerce growth.
Mobile UX
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why your smartphone is about to turn you into a vibe coder

Vibe coding lets non-developers generate complex mobile widgets from plain-language prompts, democratizing widget creation and enabling personalized, shareable smartphone experiences.
Mobile UX
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Why Users Prefer Apps Over Browsers for Daily Digital Tasks

Mobile apps have become the primary interface for daily digital tasks, prioritizing convenience, continuity, and efficiency over the openness of the traditional web.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 months ago

2026 foldables tipped to feature next-gen stylus support

Honor Magic V6 and Oppo Find N6 will support multispectral styli with extra sensors for improved accuracy, pressure sensitivity, hover detection, lower latency, and AI.
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