Google's icon overhaul is finally here, but not everyone is happy about it
… It's a bold move, and it's likely one Google can take because it's no longer bothered about keeping a concrete brand identity going. …
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I almost bought a Motorola phone again until I looked beyond the hardware
… Related Motorola doesn't need to beat Samsung — it just needs to remember this Motorola can't lose sight of value Motorola’s design identity feels stronger than ever Motorola phones always had their own design identity, which is probably part of the reason I still remember using my old Moto G. …
I've got a new Motorola phone, and all I can think about is how good it smells
… Special colors give Motorola’s phones character and identity, and no other brand has been as successful as Motorola in this respect. …
I keep tapping the wrong Google app, and these new icons might finally fix that
… Why consistency isn’t always a good thing Google optimized for branding, not usability Google’s design approach makes sense on paper. A consistent look across apps creates a unified identity, and with Material You, everything is supposed to feel connected and familiar. …
Google Home is about to get faster and smarter
… After acquiring Nest Labs back in 2014, Google eventually folded its own Home hardware lineup into the Nest brand in 2019, creating a unified identity for all its smart home products. …
Tonino Lamborghini's bold smartphone partnership reignites the luxury mobile tech trend
… However, as brands like Samsung work to create a lasting, familiar design language without taking risks, to see Tonino Lamborghini and Pininfarina, along with design-led tech brands like Nothing , push the envelope is fantastic. …
Nothing's new file-sharing app solves an Android problem Google still has not fully nailed yet
… Nothing is turning user convenience into brand identity It is hard not to think of Apple here, even if Nothing is working at a much smaller scale. …
Motorola's Razr Ultra successor could feature a small change, and we hope it's worth it
… Sure, it's not going to be for everyone, but at least the brand is offering things that the competition isn't. Will the Razr Ultra break out this year? And while we already know a few things about the brand's upcoming devices , we're now getting new visuals for the Razr Ultra set to debut this year. …
Your battery is paying the price for AI — here's the fix
… Related Why my Pixel feels smarter after turning off half its AI features I switched off my Pixel's AI, and it felt brand new How your phone’s brain is working overtime and draining battery Cloud computing isn’t doing all the work anymore. …
Oppo is having a moment, and Samsung and OnePlus should be terrified
… If the big-wigs at Oppo and OnePlus are seeing an uptick in attention and demand for Oppo, they have to be considering a change, as managing both brands in the UK and other regions may be an expensive and difficult process, eroding profit and diminishing brand identity. …