Microsoft has made a major change in its plans for killing off Internet Explorer. The tech giant now says it will live on under "exceptional scenarios" and won't be affected by Windows Updates.
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Microsoft has announced today a major update for its Lists app. The main highlight of the update revolves around performance and optimization as the tech giant promises twice the speed.
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Debates about what is an advertisement versus a recommendation in Windows spark from time to time. In this piece, we discuss how unsolicited ads make sense for Microsoft but are detrimental to the UX.
To remove hassles related to switching to a different category from the Videos tab on YouTube, the video-sharing service is rolling out separate tabs for Shorts, live streams, and long-form videos.
An ex-Microsoft executive responsible for UX design has slammed the implementation of Windows 11's Start menu . He has noted glaring consistency issues and that a Start ad actually looks like a virus.
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Microsoft has confirmed that after testing with customers for the past few months, it is ready to make a notable UX change to Outlook, where Outlook apps will be moved to a new location for everyone.
Discord has adopted the cross-platform framework React Native for its Android app so it can keep up with the development pace of its clients on other OSes. However, there have been lots of complaints.
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Google has announced that its new Gmail redesign will become an opt-out experience rather than opt-in for some users starting today as the company ramps up to imminent general availability.
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Microsoft has shared another look at its upcoming unified OneNote app for Windows. The revamp will include new functionalities and Windows 11 design aesthetics such as Mica effect and rounded corners.
There is a clear lack of centralized oversight from Microsoft's Windows 11 development team in terms of design standardization and prioritization. And that is something that needs to be fixed ASAP.
In a recent Ask Me Anything (AMA), Microsoft revealed that it does not plan to make the Taskbar movable because of engineering difficulties and lack of public demand. However, that makes no sense.
Following the release of 100 major versions of Chrome, Google executives have penned their thoughts on their key learnings regarding performance, security, privacy, and more since 2008.
Microsoft has implemented a new way to utilize Snap Layouts in Windows 11. The approach seems to be much more intuitive and also shows you a preview of the space occupied by a window in a slot.
With significant changes, Microsoft's Custom Translator portal now offers UI/UX guided experience, embedded deep links for more details, tooltips for quick information, and actionable error messages.
Those on Twitter might notice that the company has started rolling out a new feature for replies that does not require a dedicated modal window. Icons for recent searches have been made bigger too.
Windows 11 packs an updated Calculator app. Although it features minor improvements, it also contains some UX fails that indicate a disappointingly low amount of attention to detail from Microsoft.
Microsoft has added a nice visualization for battery consumption in Windows 11 along with a few nifty UI improvements. However, it has removed some features that were present in Windows 10 too.
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KaiOS Technologies has said it's working on several user experience improvements for the KaiStore. They should make it easier to use the software and generally improve the user's impression.
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We are only a couple weeks away and LG has released another teaser in regards to its upcoming handset. The teaser shows how the unique 'Full Vision' display could work with its new UX.
Microsoft announced that the Creators Update would bring multitasking and speed improvements, as well as new UI elements to the Xbox One. Now we get a sneak peek at those changes in a short video.
Facebook's popular Messenger app is getting a big update right now, which includes a new Home page, some redesigned UI elements and extra functionality. This is on top of its recent soccer mini-game.
Windows 10 build 14316 is now available for Insiders, and it includes some new things in Microsoft Edge, from UX improvements to new features, and a couple of new extensions to play with.
Microsoft is looking to change things around and redesign the Action Center's and Cortana's interface in Windows 10. The new look is expected to feature a card-based model and be announced today.
Microsoft is looking to improve the Action Center in Windows 10 and make it more discoverable and useful at a glance. To that end it's looking for feedback on a couple of UI changes it has planned.
While Windows 10 Mobile hasn't started rolling out to existing Windows Phone 8.1 handsets, a designer has illustrated how minor tweaks can significantly improve its usability and appearance.
Microsoft isn't yet committing to a specific release date for the Xbox One's new Windows 10-based UX, but the company's Mike Ybarra says he hopes for the first preview to roll out next month.
After confirming earlier today that the new Xbox One user experience "powered by Windows 10" will be rolling out in November, Microsoft has shown the latest design of the console's new Home screen.
Microsoft released a new version of its Skype app on Android this week, with a refreshed user interface which it says makes the app "even more beautiful to look at and even easier to use."
Moving slightly away from the original Modern design, Microsoft has now released new guidelines for developers working on Universal apps for Windows 10 along with examples from its own apps.
Huawei has again criticized Windows Phone for its lack of customization opportunities for OEMs - but while its future smartphones will run Android, it is considering dual-boot Windows/Android tablets.
The Apple Watch webpage got a makeover last night and now features new animations, images and info that can give prospective buyers a feel for the upcoming product's user interface and experience.
