Microsoft is changing its Windows 11 update policy. Previously, updates could only be paused for a maximum of 35 days. Under the new method, the pause can be continuously extended in 35-day increments. In effect, users can defer updates for as long as they want. Even when an update is pending, the standard 'Shutdown' and 'Restart' options will always be displayed. The previous method of strongly highlighting only 'Shutdown after update' or 'Restart after update' will be reduced. The new [… ]
Google is introducing conversational AI features and an enhanced navigation experience to its Maps service. The core of this update is Gemini-based "Ask Maps" and "Immersive Directions" with enhanced 3D visual information. "Ask Maps" is a feature that suggests suitable places and routes when users ask complex questions in everyday language. For example, if your phone battery is low, it suggests places to charge without waiting a long time, or tonight [… ]
Tinder is looking to move a step further away from being a swipe-centric app. At its first product event, 'Tinder Sparks,' on March 12, the company unveiled AI recommendation features, experiments with offline events, video speed dating, and advanced safety features all at once. The core idea is to recreate a flow that leads to real-life meetings while reducing online fatigue. The most notable change is AI. 'Chemistry' [features] based on question-and-answer interactions and user consent-based camera rolls [… ]
Evernote has unveiled the extensively updated v11. This v11 is the first major version since v10 in 2020 and is regarded as a milestone declaring a new leap forward based on the technological foundation accumulated over the past few years. The core of v11 is the direction of evolving Evernote into a user's second brain. While maintaining the existing structure of Notes, Notebooks, Spaces, Tasks, and Tags, it places artificial intelligence at the center to elevate information management and productivity to the next level. This version includes three [… ]
Google has significantly enhanced Chrome's autofill feature to coincide with the holiday shopping and travel season. The key goal is to reduce repetitive input fatigue and help users enter necessary information more quickly. This update is available on desktop, Android, and iOS. Ali Saraf, a Google Chrome product manager, said repetitive form filling can be a significant burden for many people, and he believes the new autofill feature will give them back their time.
Meta's text-based social platform Threads has officially launched a feature called Ghost Posts, which automatically disappear after 24 hours. This feature is designed for users who want to share thoughts or opinions for a limited time but don't want to leave them on their profiles for a long time. Threads has been testing Ghost Posts since April of this year and recently released them in full force with a series of updates, including messaging functionality, 10,000-character text attachments, group chats, and topic-based communities. Ghost Posts are gray […]
The Design Compass UI class has received a major update. Level 5, which teaches you the fundamental components of UI, has been added. You can delve into a total of 14 core components for input, query, and information. Each component is essential for human-machine communication, and its concepts have remained unchanged even as the platform expanded from computers to smartphones. Even as the AI era dawns and new interfaces emerge, UI design […]
On May 15, Apple unveiled accessibility features scheduled to be released in the second half of this year. It becomes much easier to operate devices using your body, such as writing, speaking, and listening. Easy to use began as a feature for people with physical disabilities, but has gradually developed into a convenience that everyone can use. I think a new interface may appear in the accessibility update. Open like a rumor that has been circulating recently […] ]
Filters are components for filtering a large amount of information. They are mainly used in digital products to sort products or content that meet criteria based on desired criteria. In particular, filters are essential elements in IT services because there is a limit to the amount of information that can be shown to users on the small screen of a smartphone. The form and structure of filters vary depending on the type of information provided by the product, but the basic root of the act of filtering information is the same. The essential competency of a product designer […]
Design Compass is engaged in a variety of activities to help anyone navigate design easily and comfortably. We would like to share what efforts we have made so far and what has changed. Registration for UI Design Challenge Season 2 is open for 'UI Design Challenge: Creating Basic 15' starting in September. ‘Pattern’ has been added to the UI design class. ‘Pattern’, which refers to a design solution method often used in ‘interaction for good design’ […] ]
Apple officially released Mac's new OS Ventura on October 25, 2022. We pointed out the major changes. Stage Manager Stage Manager is a function that automatically organizes open apps and windows on any Mac. Rather than simply moving individual windows, you can switch multiple apps and windows needed for work at once. You can switch using the icon on the left. I create app groups for each project I work on and choose the ideal layout […] ]
