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One UI 8.5 leak reveals Samsung Internet app's major UI changes
AppWizard
November 17, 2025

One UI 8.5 leak reveals Samsung Internet app’s major UI changes

Samsung's Internet app will undergo a significant redesign with One UI 8.5, featuring a revamped address bar, a new grid layout, enhanced privacy features, and an AI Search option. The update aims to improve user experience by addressing fixed-position pop-ups, allowing users to like videos directly within the app, and simplifying tab management with a new pop-up menu for closing all tabs or suppressing notifications. The redesign is expected to enhance the browser's ability to block intrusive pop-up advertisements.
Minecraft Bedrock players push back on the new pause menu after 1.21.120
AppWizard
November 1, 2025

Minecraft Bedrock players push back on the new pause menu after 1.21.120

The update to Minecraft Bedrock, version 1.21.120, has caused significant player dissatisfaction, particularly due to the redesign of the pause menu. The "Browse Add-ons!" button has been moved to a prominent position previously occupied by the essential Settings button, leading players to express frustration over prioritizing monetization over user experience. A Reddit thread on the issue has received over 5,700 upvotes, with comments criticizing the accessibility of the add-on storefront compared to fundamental game settings. The marketplace button does not direct players to their active Realms, further aggravating the situation. Players have noted that the pause screen has become cluttered with monetization elements over time, and many feel that the latest changes have crossed a line. Unlike Java Edition players, Bedrock players cannot modify their experience in response to these changes, leading some to abandon the game. Discussions and complaints about the update are widespread across various platforms, with players awaiting a response from Mojang.
Google Maps for Android has some UI changes you should know about
AppWizard
October 3, 2025

Google Maps for Android has some UI changes you should know about

Google is updating its Google Maps app for Android, which has 154 million daily active users. Users spend an average of 23 minutes daily on the app, which offers features like restaurant recommendations and historical insights. The latest changes focus on two buttons: the Floating Action Button (FAB) has been redesigned to be smaller, teal, and diamond-shaped, directing users to a journey planning screen where they can add stops and customize routes. The current location indicator has changed from a blue arrow to a squircle shape with a compass icon, turning into a blue dot when the user's position is not displayed. The layers button has also been updated to include a small dot, allowing users to choose map views and access transit details. These updates are rolling out for users with version 25.39 of Google Maps, with those on version 25.40 already experiencing the new design. The changes reflect careful consideration of user interactions, particularly in the design of the location button's blue dot icon.
YouTube is testing bold mobile UI changes, and users are split
AppWizard
October 2, 2025

YouTube is testing bold mobile UI changes, and users are split

YouTube is undergoing a mobile app interface redesign aimed at creating a more streamlined and content-centric user experience. Key changes include larger profile images next to video titles, the replacement of traditional channel names with @usernames, and action buttons (like, dislike, share, download, subscribe) now appearing as icons without text labels. The notification bell has been repositioned, and YouTube Shorts feature smaller buttons. User feedback has been mixed, with some expressing concerns about the new layout being "squished" and losing contextual information. The update is currently limited to a select group of users as YouTube gathers feedback for potential broader implementation.
Microsoft defends new Windows 11 Store UI, says impact is "very positive"
Winsage
December 16, 2024

Microsoft defends new Windows 11 Store UI, says impact is “very positive”

The Windows Store has been significantly enhanced in features and speed under Rudy Huyn's guidance, but the recent redesign of its user interface has received mixed reactions. Critics, including Albacore, have expressed dissatisfaction with the new UI, comparing it unfavorably to the earlier Windows 10 design and noting issues like misaligned text and diminished visibility of reviews. Despite these criticisms, the new design includes modern usability improvements, such as better readability of ratings and buttons. Rudy Huyn defended the redesign, citing positive results from extensive A/B testing and user feedback. Microsoft is committed to continuous improvement, conducting daily experiments to refine the Store's interface and testing other layouts. Recent updates have improved download speeds and integrated Winget for easier updates of Win32 applications.
Microsoft improving Windows 11 Update, Lock Screen, Pinned Apps, with Canary build 27718
Winsage
October 2, 2024

Microsoft improving Windows 11 Update, Lock Screen, Pinned Apps, with Canary build 27718

Microsoft has released Build 27718 for Insiders in the Windows 11 Canary channel, featuring enhancements to lock screen media controls, pinned apps functionality, and improvements to the Windows Update process. Key changes include: - The expiration date for Insider Preview builds in the Canary Channel has been updated to September 15, 2025. - The lock screen now displays media controls at the bottom center when media is playing. - Users can drag apps from the Pinned section of the Start menu to the taskbar. - The taskbar supports first letter navigation for open or pinned apps. - Users can disable suggestions to turn off notifications from specific apps. - Minor UI changes have been made to the Windows share window. - Enhancements to Narrator's scan mode improve performance, especially in Microsoft Edge. - A notification prompts users to plug in their laptops when battery drops to 20% with Energy Saver set to "Always On." - The Windows Update dialog has received design improvements. - A new section for touch screen edge gestures has been added in Settings. - An upcoming security feature will safeguard floating admin rights for administrator users. - Several issues have been fixed, including boot screen hangs and explorer.exe crashes. - Known issues include potential loss of Windows Hello PIN and difficulties playing content in the Movies & TV app. An update to the Store is also being rolled out alongside this build.
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