On the 31st of last month, LINE Yahoo submitted a report to Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications titled "Report on the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' Administrative Guidance of March 5, 2024 and April 16, 2024, to be submitted on March 31, 2025." The report stated, "For Naver and Naver Cloud systems, authentication-based use has been suspended due to system separation at the end of March." "For systems used by domestic and overseas subsidiaries, authentication-based use will also be suspended due to system separation at the end of March 2026." This […]
Tinder has launched "The Game Game," a game where users learn to flirt while dating an AI. Powered by OpenAI technology, the game is available exclusively to iOS users in the United States. The game is launched by tapping the logo in the upper left corner of the Tinder app and presents users with a deck of cards featuring various AI characters and situations. Users respond with their voices through the microphone, flirting with the AI characters, and determine whether their date will be successful.
On March 31st, the National Tax Service officially launched its "One-Click Service," which allows you to receive up to five years' worth of comprehensive income tax refunds with a single click. Clicking the "One-Click Refund Application" button on the Hometax or Sontax app allows you to view the most recent five years' worth of comprehensive income tax refunds and apply immediately. If there are no changes, your refund will be issued within one month of application, with no personal information required or fees charged. The new […]
Uniqode has collaborated with design studio koto for a rebranding. The surge in demand for contactless solutions following the pandemic, coupled with the advancement of QR code technology itself, has transformed QR codes from a simple means of information transmission into a core tool for business operations. Within this dynamic, Uniqode (formerly Beaconstac) has rapidly grown into an enterprise-grade QR code platform, reaching a new turning point. This rebranding represents a comprehensive overhaul, encompassing everything from brand strategy to identity system. […]
Apple announced the launch of its "Find My" feature in South Korea. Now, users in South Korea can use the Find My app to locate their Apple devices—including iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple Watches—as well as personal items like AirTags and Find My network accessories on a map. They can also share their locations with family and friends. Apple prioritizes user privacy, and the Find My feature uses end-to-end encryption to ensure Apple can track their location […]
Apple Intelligence is now available in Korean on iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, and macOS Sequoia 15.4. Apple Intelligence offers features like Writing Tools, which rewrite or summarize your writing and correct grammar; Priority Notifications, which categorizes and displays important messages; and Cleanup, which removes unnecessary elements from photos. Siri supports more natural conversations and understands context to understand and respond to requests. In the Notes and Phone apps, […]
"Design Compass" will now be known as "Martial Arts Compass." While previously delivering design news and insights, our channel no longer focuses solely on design. We've realized that the fastest and most reliable way to spread good design is through overwhelming force. Now, we'll cover techniques for knocking out opponents with design, challenges to defeat the terrifying villain Dark Pattern, and Muay Thai matches between emotional and data designers. Our first content is a "Figma Low Kick" tutorial. […]
Kakao Pay announced its latest update, the 4.1 update. On March 28th, Kakao Pay hosted a social media event to collect stories of people's frustrations related to money. Based on these resonating stories, Kakao Pay launched a forced confession feature and an automatic congratulatory gift calculation feature on April 1st, targeting friends who haven't settled their accounts in three days. If you send a settlement message and the payment isn't processed within a long time, Kakao Pay will force […]
This reward badge system is a collaboration between Samsung Electronics' MX Design department and design studio studio fnt. fnt established a scalable design language that seamlessly integrates with Samsung's ONE UI and embodies the unique character of Samsung Health Rewards. The badge features a shiny, metallic texture and multiple layers, creating a sense of depth. The badges structurally represent the actions and movements of individuals, and their colors and shapes change according to their growth stages. The badge system is designed not only for exercise […]
Sulbing has unveiled its new logo and brand concept. The new slogan is 'HAPPINESS TASTES SWEET'. It is a slogan that goes beyond simple sweetness and expresses the value of happiness that permeates customers' daily lives. The new brand concept consists of three axes. 'Guest happiness', which reinterprets familiar ingredients into special flavors, 'visual happiness', which provides visual pleasure through the harmony of various ingredients, and 'experiential happiness', where the process of eating dessert itself becomes a story. English watermark […]
Twix has rebranded in collaboration with design studio JKR. The new logo retains the signature elements of the original logo while adding a modern touch. The rounded "T" shape, used from 1979 to 2010, evokes a retro feel. The removal of the "pause" icon from the "i" in the original logo disappointed some fans. Along with its new brand identity, Twix has launched a global campaign, "Two is more than one." Previously, the logo featured a left-right bar for selecting […]
Creator platform Patreon has released its 2025 creator report, "State of Create 2025." The digital age offers creators more opportunities, enabling anyone to create, share, and monetize content. However, creators are also facing unprecedented obstacles. Key challenges include shifting social media platform algorithms, unstable revenue structures, and a disconnect with fans. The report highlights how social media platforms are increasingly focusing on "follow" […]
