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Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
11 hours ago

Five years on, we still miss LG phones

LG officially exited the smartphone business on April 5, 2021, marking the end of its phone production by May 2021.
#siri
Apple
fromtechsciencetoday
4 hours 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.
Apple
fromtechsciencetoday
3 days ago

Next Major iOS Update for iPhone Expected to Bring Crucial Change

iOS 27 will significantly upgrade Siri, enabling multitasking and improved context understanding with modern AI models.
Apple
fromtechsciencetoday
4 hours 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.
Apple
fromtechsciencetoday
3 days ago

Next Major iOS Update for iPhone Expected to Bring Crucial Change

iOS 27 will significantly upgrade Siri, enabling multitasking and improved context understanding with modern AI models.
#productivity
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

Do less with AI

Trying to do too much hinders productivity and leads to unfinished projects and feelings of inadequacy.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

Do less with AI

Trying to do too much hinders productivity and leads to unfinished projects and feelings of inadequacy.
Wearables
fromFuturism
5 hours ago

We Can't Even Imagine the Eating Disorders This New Meta Smart Glasses Feature Will Cause

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses may exacerbate eating disorders with features that track and log food intake automatically.
Online Community Development
fromTechCrunch
4 hours ago

As people look for ways to make new friends, here are the apps promising to help | TechCrunch

The rise of friendship apps addresses increasing loneliness and social isolation, providing platforms for meaningful connections among individuals.
Productivity
fromTechCrunch
2 days 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.
#smartphones
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 hours ago

vivo X300 Ultra official, Xperia 1 VIII leaks, Week 14 in review

The next Sony Xperia 1 may feature a redesigned camera island and new models from vivo, Google, and Oppo are set to launch soon.
Digital life
fromAxios
13 hours ago

Phone-free bars and restaurants on the rise across the U.S.

Smartphones and social media negatively impact learning and self-esteem, prompting a shift towards analog experiences among younger generations.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 hours ago

vivo X300 Ultra official, Xperia 1 VIII leaks, Week 14 in review

The next Sony Xperia 1 may feature a redesigned camera island and new models from vivo, Google, and Oppo are set to launch soon.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
4 days ago

Nothing Phone (4a) review

Nothing Phone (4a) successfully balances aesthetic continuity with fresh design elements, distinguishing itself from its predecessor while maintaining brand identity.
Mobile UX
fromFast Company
6 days 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.
Software development
fromMedium
2 days ago

How To Automate Product Design Tasks with Claude Code

AI agents can independently perform specific tasks in product design, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
Fashion & style
fromElite Traveler
1 day ago

The Underrated Status Clue? It's Sitting by Your Sink

Aesop's hand wash has become a symbol of aesthetic literacy, influencing home decor and luxury branding beyond traditional markers of wealth.
Remodel
fromdomino
1 day ago

What to Do When Your Home Office Is Also Your Living Room

Transforming small spaces into functional work areas can be achieved with smart furniture choices and layout adjustments.
Data science
fromMedium
2 days ago

Context matters... A lot

Large language models excel at tasks but struggle with context, leading to potentially misleading answers despite their capabilities.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why are designers, engineers, and product managers in a 'three-way standoff'?

The design job market is experiencing uncertainty as demand for product managers rises, raising concerns about the impact of AI on designer roles.
#samsung
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
5 hours ago

Samsung will discontinue its Messages app in July and replace it with Google's

Samsung Messages app will be discontinued by July, urging users to switch to Google Messages for enhanced features.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
5 hours ago

Samsung will discontinue its Messages app in July and replace it with Google's

Samsung Messages app will be discontinued by July, urging users to switch to Google Messages for enhanced features.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Psychology suggests if you still write things down on paper instead of your phone you aren't resisting progress - you've found something that works and are practicing the increasingly rare skill of not replacing it simply because something newer arrived, and that skill, applied consistently, turns out to predict a surprising number of other things about how you make decisions - Silicon Canals

Handwriting enhances cognitive engagement and memory retention compared to typing, leading to better decision-making and creativity.
Wellness
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Interview: The Light System on Building a New Category in Wellness Technology

The Light System combines light technology and holistic health to enhance wellness through energy system engagement.
UX design
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

It's a Design Principle That Has Transformed the World and Even Saved Lives. It's Gone Way Too Far.

Usability, once seen as the cornerstone of design, is now questioned for its limitations in addressing deeper user experience issues.
#apple
Apple
fromMiami Herald
4 days ago

Next iPhone Update Features Released-Users Notice 'Ludicrous' Change

Apple is introducing advertisements in Apple Maps with the iOS 26.5 beta, a move criticized by users for potentially impacting search results.
Apple
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

Apple at 50: Three products that changed how we live - and three that really didn't

Apple has significantly influenced technology use globally, with a strong focus on branding and marketing alongside its hardware innovations.
Apple
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Apple's best product ever

Apple's 50th anniversary was marked by ranking its 50 best products based on over 1.6 million votes.
Apple
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Apple at 50: The tech giant's best, worst, and weirdest ideas

Apple, founded in 1976, revolutionized personal computing with innovative products like the iPod, iPhone, and App Store, despite facing challenges and misfires.
Apple
fromMiami Herald
4 days ago

Next iPhone Update Features Released-Users Notice 'Ludicrous' Change

Apple is introducing advertisements in Apple Maps with the iOS 26.5 beta, a move criticized by users for potentially impacting search results.
#apple-watch
Wearables
fromWIRED
10 hours ago

My Favorite Apple Watch Bands (and Which Ones to Avoid)

Apple Watch bands enhance aesthetics and functionality, offering options for various occasions and personal preferences.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

How the Apple Watch defined modern health tech

The Apple Watch Series 4 revolutionized health tech with FDA-cleared atrial fibrillation detection, influencing the development of advanced consumer health wearables.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

People who check their phone within five minutes of waking up are training their brain to start every day in reaction mode - and it's costing them more than they realize - Silicon Canals

Starting the day with phone use can negatively impact mental state and set a stressful tone for the day.
Software development
fromMedium
2 days ago

Running your life from terminal is peak 2026 - and that's not the flex you think it is

Claude Code transforms personal and professional workflows through automation and task management, enabling users to save time and prioritize effectively.
Typography
fromBustle
3 days ago

Your Instagram Story Text Is Too Damn Small

Social media users are increasingly using smaller text, creating a barrier that allows for more vulnerability in their posts.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 week ago

The growing problem of 'tech addiction' spawns a new detox economy | Fortune

Technology can lead to severe addiction, impacting personal relationships and daily life.
UX design
fromMedium
11 hours ago

The invisible layer of UX most designers ignore

Designers must prioritize screen reader compatibility to ensure accessibility, as users rely on spoken content rather than visual elements.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
16 hours ago

Weekly poll: is the vivo X300 Ultra a phone that you can see yourself buying?

The vivo X300 Ultra features advanced camera technology and a large battery, set to launch in China before expanding globally.
#technology
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week 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.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week 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.
Psychology
fromFast Company
1 week ago

How to tame your phone addiction without quitting modern life

Most people want to manage their phone use without letting it control their attention and mood.
Gadgets
fromSlashGear
1 week ago

10 Smart Gadgets To Help Upgrade Your Home Office - SlashGear

Investing in smart gadgets for a home office can enhance productivity and organization for remote workers.
Digital life
fromZDNET
2 days ago

Brick vs. Bloom Card: I tested both for my screen addiction, and the winner depends on you

Phone addiction leads to significant time loss, prompting the development of tools like the Bloom Card to help users manage distractions.
fromWIRED
2 days ago

The Best Cases for Your New Samsung Galaxy S26

Samsung Galaxy S26 cases are essential for protection, with options ranging from rugged and durable cases to razor-thin minimalist options that cater to different user preferences.
Wearables
Web design
fromZDNET
2 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.
Typography
fromTheregister
5 days 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.
UX design
fromMedium
11 hours ago

"Vibe coding" is accelerating the erosion of design authority

Google Stitch impresses as a rapid interface generator but suffers from common flaws of vibe coding tools, including visual homogeneity and unrefined code.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
8 hours ago

iPhone Fold rumor suggests it will bring a 3D printed hinge

The upcoming iPhone Fold will feature a 3D printed hinge to minimize the crease on its folding display.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

Designers: We are perpetuating our own burnout problem

Design and research roles experience the highest burnout rates in tech, driven by external pressures and internal frameworks that may not support well-being.
Apple
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Everything is iPhone now

The iPhone revolutionized technology by transforming limitations into opportunities, focusing on perfecting key features despite initial constraints.
#smartphone
Typography
fromMass-driver
6 days ago

MD UI: a Typeface for Interfacing

Typefaces deserve careful design and consideration, balancing quality and legibility while acknowledging the challenges of achieving perfection.
UX design
fromMedium
1 day ago

You're not supposed to get it right

Design challenges for UX writers can be intimidating due to the pressure of making quick, impactful decisions and the emphasis on visual elements.
Wearables
fromGadgets 360
3 days ago

Google's Next Fitbit Wearable Could Launch Without a Display

Google is developing a screenless Fitbit wearable focused on passive health monitoring, competing with Whoop and Oura, and integrating AI features.
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Apple's controversial Fitness VP Jay Blahnik is retiring

Approximately 10 out of the 100 employees under his leadership had reportedly sought extended leaves of absence for mental health concerns since 2022.
Apple
Digital life
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Tension That Defines Modern Life

Many people seek to reduce screen time while still valuing their smartphones for social connections and information.
Wearables
fromZDNET
5 days ago

This minimalist smartwatch by one of my favorite tech companies is under $100 right now

The CMF by Nothing Watch Pro 3 is an affordable smartwatch with impressive features, including 13 days of battery life and stylish design.
Apple
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Don't Forget About the iPad Air in the Hubbub Over the MacBook Neo

The iPad Air remains a powerful and enjoyable tablet, despite competition from the iPad Pro and MacBook Neo.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

How I turned my Pixel phone into a genuinely productive desktop computer - for free

Pixel 8 and newer phones now support Desktop Mode, enabling users to connect their phones to external monitors, mice, and keyboards for a full desktop computing experience.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
1 day ago

Xiaomi 18 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max enhancements detailed

Xiaomi 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max will feature improved rear displays and enhanced audio components, powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro SoC.
fromArchitectural Digest
3 days ago

I'm Done Sourcing So Much Online. Here's Why

The convenience of sourcing online is fraught with more pitfalls than most of us want to admit. Try finding adequate photos of a vintage piece's condition-close-ups of the fabric, video of damaged areas, any images of a piece's rear or underside!
UX design
fromGSMArena.com
1 day ago

Samsung Galaxy A37 in for review

The Galaxy A37 shares a lot of its core specs with the A57, but is €100/$100 cheaper, which isn't insignificant.
Mobile UX
UX design
fromSmashing Magazine
4 days ago

A Practical Guide To Design Principles - Smashing Magazine

Design principles align teams, inform decisions, and embody organizational values, serving as essential tools in the design process.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leaked CAD-based renders complete the family

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL features a redesigned camera island and a 6.8-inch screen, powered by the Tensor G6 SoC.
Mobile UX
fromFast Company
2 days ago

This new phone from a little-known Chinese manufacturer has Ferrari-like styling

Infinix's Note 60 Ultra aims to enter the premium smartphone market with competitive features and a focus on young consumers.
fromZDNET
1 week 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
UX design
fromDesign Systems Report 2026
4 days ago

Design Systems Report 2026 - brought to you by zeroheight

Design systems are transitioning from inflated expectations to disillusionment, facing challenges in adoption, resource allocation, and executive support.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 month ago

Nothing Phone (4a) Is the Most Confident Phone Nothing Has Ever Made - Yanko Design

The Phone (4a) is the clearest expression of that shift yet. The pink colorway, the refined glyph interface, the periscope camera quietly migrating down to the base model, none of it screams for attention. It rewards it. This is a phone designed for people who will notice things gradually, over weeks of use, rather than in the first thirty seconds of an unboxing video.
Design
UX design
fromMedium
6 days ago

Design engineers, UX Design's demise, forget your "lovable" products

Design Engineering merges visual design and front-end development, focusing on the intersection of design decisions and technical implementation.
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
3 days ago

Honor continues its teaser campaign for the 600 series

Honor is teasing the upcoming 600 series with promises of an ultra-thin design, long-lasting endurance, and flagship-level features.
UX design
fromMedium
6 days ago

The ground is shaking: Why designers must flip the script on AI

AI tools extend cognitive capabilities but lack physical understanding, creating a disconnect in design processes.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Meet your new phone away from phone

Unihertz's booth at MWC was a little out of the way, but those who did find it all seemed to want to pick up the Titan Elite 2. Sure, the cosmic orange color attracted attention, and the QWERTY keyboard reminded one showgoer of his old BlackBerry. But once I picked it up, I could see why it was so popular. It's slim, light, and pocketable, and the physical keys just beg to be pressed.
Gadgets
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
4 days ago

Here's how much smaller the European vivo X300 Ultra's battery will be

vivo launched the X300 Ultra as its flagship camera phone, set to be available in Europe with a slightly smaller battery capacity.
#minimalism
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Welp, I bought an iPhone again

It takes a week to switch phones. First, there's the technical process of moving eSIMs across devices, which takes either a few minutes or two days, a half-dozen calls to Verizon, and approximately 11,000 restarts of your phone.
Mobile UX
#nothing-phone-4a
Gadgets
fromInverse
2 months ago

60 Clever Things That Are Getting Popular as Hell

Clever, practical gadgets and upgrades simplify daily life, solve specific annoyances, and become indispensable by quietly improving everyday tasks.
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.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This ultra-minimalist phone wants to end the 'you are the product' era

The Punkt MC03 UX design divides your phone experience into two environments: One is a distraction-free, fully protected private environment called the Vault; the other is called the Wild Web, and it's where all the Android apps you want to install live. The Vault is the phone's main screen. Here you'll find the core built-in apps and services, all designed with safety and privacy from the ground up, with encryption, no third-party tracking, no data profiling whatsoever. Stuff like mail, messaging, calendar, contacts, or your file cloud live here. They're featured on a white-on-black home screen in Helvetica type that's meant to recall the iconic design aesthetic of Dieter Rams for Braun (an influence that permeates all of Punkt's products).
Mobile UX
Mobile UX
fromFast Company
1 month 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
fromMedium
1 month 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.
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