NEWSLETTER Sep 16, 2022
This week's tech spotlight:
It's now possible to tell Google Maps whether your car is a diesel, gas, hybrid, or electric powertrain to calculate the most efficient route for your particular type of vehicle.
With Android 13, employees can specify whether an app should be opened in their personal or work profiles. Additionally, employees can have two photo galleries on their devices (one for personal use and one for work) for an enhanced sharing experience.
In July, Snapchat launched a web app, marking the first time the platform was available beyond mobile. All users can now access Snapchat's web version, which was previously only available to subscribers.
YouTube has introduced a feature that lets creators respond to comments on their videos with Shorts. As a result, creators may be able to follow up on some fans' comments.
Our perspective:
UX and UI are two terms that are often used interchangeably. But they actually mean two different things—and differentiating between them can be very helpful as you’re building a digital product.
UX refers to the overall user experience with a company, brand, service, or product; whereas UI refers to the user’s interaction with an app, software program, or computer system. In other words, UX is about the sum total of a user’s experience, whereas UI is about the individual pieces—in this case the screens, features...