What is old is new again, and nowhere in technology is that axiom more apparent than in user interface design. Apple’s recent unveiling of iOS 26’s Liquid Glass design language has not only sent ripples through the iPhone and iPad communities, but has reignited a conversation on the cyclical...
In an era when nostalgia and innovation intertwine more closely than ever in software design, even the subtleties of startup sounds and user interface flourishes can spark debate across the tech community. The latest spark came from an unexpected corner: Microsoft’s recent Windows 11 Insider...
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Few moments can capture the cyclical nature of technology aesthetics as deftly as Microsoft’s tongue-in-cheek response to Apple’s unveiling of macOS 26 and its new Liquid Glass design. Nostalgia, rivalry, and design history have all collided in what has become an internet-wide debate: has Apple...
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Microsoft is undertaking a significant visual evolution with its Office suite icons, signaling not merely a facelift but a strategic repositioning aligned with the future of AI-enhanced productivity. This article explores how Microsoft crafted its new visual identity for AI integration, how...
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