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Google Messages pinned chats may soon look more like their iMessage counterparts, but the redesign could come with a steep trade-off. PhoneArena reported on August 31 that Google is testing a beta interface built around large circular chat elements while considering a reduction in the maximum number of pinned conversations from 20 to six. The
ColorOS 16 has earned a reputation as one of the smoothest Android skins available, and it looks like OPPO intends to keep that momentum going rather than disrupt it. ColorOS' Design Director has officially confirmed that ColorOS 17 will concentrate on refining and polishing what already exists — not chasing dramatic visual overhauls. Responding directly
At Qualcomm's Snapdragon Summit, the company teased the OnePlus 15, and now it has announced that its next flagship phone will debut globally. OnePlus usually releases its phones in the US shortly after introducing them in China, even though the company did not state that the phone would launch in the US. It will be
Excitement is already growing for OPPO's real imaging flagship, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra, which is scheduled to make its debut in the first half of 2026, as the company prepares to launch the Find X9 series in October. A significant design change for the next gadget has been made public by a recent insider
When someone lands on your website, their experience matters – more than most businesses realise. In fact, user experience (UX) can make or break whether a visitor turns into a customer. While UX might seem like a tech-heavy concept, it simply means this: how easy and enjoyable your website is to use. And one of
Through a newly published user survey, Xiaomi has given users an early glimpse at HyperOS 3, and the changes are remarkable. Xiaomi intends to establish HyperOS as a high-end, competitive platform, as evidenced by the recent screenshot's significant UI redesign. With significant updates to key system components, especially icons and layouts, the design language is
Only a few weeks remain until Nothing's third significant smartphone release, and as anticipated, the pre-launch storyline includes equal parts carefully planned confusion and controlled leaks. The form, functionality, and placement of Nothing Phone 3 remain unclear despite the device's July 1 introduction date. It's either the brand's first attempt at a real flagship or
One of the main topics of discussion with Android 16 is the release of Material 3 Expressive, which not only improves the user experience of the system but also guarantees that Google apps use the same design language, improving consistency. Later in the year, those system-level design modifications are anticipated, but it appears Google is
With Gemini mostly overshadowing the two-day developer conference, Google I/O 2025 is now gone. On the other hand, the release of Android 16 QPR1 Beta, which incorporates the previously introduced Material 3 Expressive design language, is a more noteworthy advancement for certain aficionados. What's new in this version and how to access the beta are
Google recently unintentionally unveiled Material 3 Expressive, their upcoming major Android overhaul. The business calls the upgrade the “most researched” one to yet, aiming to make its UI more aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly, in a since-deleted blog post that 9to5Google saw. An archival copy of the removed webpage is available on the Wayback Machine and
Xiaomi's impending HyperOS 3 could challenge Apple's decade-long interface dominance, following extraordinary stability improvements in HyperOS 2 and subsequent updates. After addressing stability issues in MIUI and HyperOS 1, Xiaomi improved the user experience with HyperOS 2.1 and 2.2, paving the way for a significant competitive advantage with its next-generation interface. Android 16 foundation and
The last several years have seen significant transformation at OnePlus. It has been trying to get into the mass market and has moved away from its image of an enthusiast. In the process, it expanded the number of entry-level and mid-range devices in its inventory and reduced the number of flagship models in its lineup
