Phase launched a new feature called Prototyping on June 16. Prototyping refers to creating a prototype, a prototype that is made before developing a service and releasing it to users. Prototypes are created to check for defects and design better experiences before releasing a product. Prototyping is essential, especially when creating digital products. Digital product users do not look at a static screen, but constantly manipulate the UI, so they interact […]
The United Arab Emirates government is pushing forward with a plan to provide OpenAI’s paid AI service, ChatGPT Plus, free of charge to all citizens. If this plan comes to fruition, the UAE is expected to become the first country in the world to fully open AI to all citizens. This collaboration is the first example of a national AI partnership program promoted by OpenAI, and is being carried out in conjunction with Stargate UAE, a large-scale data center being built in Abu Dhabi. The project is being coordinated with the U.S. government to […]
Domestic iPhone and Apple Watch users will soon be able to use public transportation such as buses and subways with T-money. On the 16th, T-money announced the launch of iOS-based T-money service by revealing the phrase, “T-money, coming to iPhone and Apple Watch” on its homepage and official SNS. In Korea, Apple Pay’s NFC payment function has not been opened to third-party apps, so transportation card payments were not possible on iPhones and Apple Watches. Samsung Electronics’ ‘Samsung Pay’ supports transportation card payments […]
Dia is a new AI-driven web browser from Browser Company, following Arc. Browser Company CEO Josh Miller acknowledged that Arc's high learning difficulty and limited practical benefits contributed to its failure to gain widespread adoption. The Dia project, which began development in December 2024, aims to overcome Arc's limitations and deliver an AI experience that seamlessly integrates with the user's workflow. Currently, it supports macOS 14 or later, M1 chip-based […]
Shopify has officially eliminated the title "UX Designer," simply renaming it "Designer." "Content Designer" has also been renamed "Writer." This has sparked a heated debate within the design industry surrounding the identity and role of design. Karl Rivera, Shopify's Chief Design Officer and the man behind this change, explained the context through X. He stated, "The term 'UX' makes design seem more like a science than an art, and it overly restricts the designer's role to a functional one." Furthermore, […]
Google has officially released Android 16. This update will initially be available on Pixel devices and will be gradually expanded to major manufacturers like Samsung, Oppo, and OnePlus by the end of the year. This is the earliest major update in recent years. It lays the foundation for the new design language, "Material 3 Expressive," and improves overall usability and accessibility. A key change is an upgrade to the notification system. Real-time food delivery and ride-sharing notifications […]
Kakao Map, operated by Kakao, has launched a new "Ultra-Precision Subway Service," which intuitively displays real-time subway location information on a map. Kakao announced the official launch of the feature on June 9th, covering 23 major subway lines in the Seoul metropolitan area and Busan. This service covers not only Seoul Subway Line 19 (with some exceptions), the Airport Railroad, the Suin-Bundang Line, the Shinbundang Line, the Gyeongui-Jungang Line, and the GTX-A, but also Busan Subway Line 14, allowing users in the wider area to […]
Apple has unveiled macOS 26 Tahoe. The biggest change is a visual redesign based on Liquid Glass. The Dock, menu bar, and sidebar have been reimagined with a vibrant, translucent look. App icons and folder colors can be customized to your liking, transforming your Mac into a more personalized space. Continuity features have also been revamped. The iPhone's Phone app is now available on the Mac, bringing recent calls, voicemail, and call forwarding, as well as "call screening" and "holding" […]
Apple unveiled iPadOS 26 at WWDC 2025, featuring a redesigned interface, intuitive window management, Apple Intelligence-powered AI capabilities, and enhanced file management and audio/video capabilities. iPadOS 26 introduces a new design language called "Liquid Glass" throughout the UI. Icons change between dark and light modes, and the Home screen has become more vibrant. A new window management system allows you to freely resize app windows, […]
Apple has officially announced iOS 26, its next-generation operating system. Starting with this release, the serial number has been replaced with the release year. iOS 26 introduces a new "Liquid Glass" design language, redefining the iPhone interface with transparent, fluid visuals. Icons and widgets on the home and lock screens can also be customized, and the lock screen's clock automatically shifts position based on the background image, creating a sense of space. Live translation […]
At WWDC, Apple announced a new operating system design called "Liquid Glass." This design, which will be implemented across all platforms, including iOS 26 for iPhones, iPads, Macs, Apple Watches, and Apple TVs, features a visual interface that is shiny, translucent, and reflective, much like glass. This design was inspired by Apple's spatial computing device, the Vision Pro. It enhances visual consistency across existing devices and also provides support for future AR glasses and […]
Coca-Cola, in collaboration with Adobe, announced "Project Fizzion," a new platform that automates brand design consistency with AI. Coca-Cola claims that the platform can accelerate content creation by up to 10x by learning designers' workflows. Fizzion analyzes creative intent based on data generated from designers' actual tools, such as Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, and translates it into machine-readable rules called "StyleID." These StyleIDs are then used to identify brand […]
