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How Twitter changed my opinion about consistent UI design

One of the many reasons I’m not a Windows fan is the fact that applications can all look very different and behave in very different ways. On the Mac, most applications behave in much the same way when it comes to standard functions. Apps that don’t follow these rules are ones I don’t use. Well, that is, until I tried Twitterrific. When I first downloaded it, I felt it stuck out like a sore thumb; an odd, translucent black window in a sea of chrome. I resolved to stay with it for a couple of days, though, and fell in love with the application regardless of what it looked like.

Just “iPod” name dropped, now “iPod classic”

Today was a very exciting day for all Apple fans all over the world, but also a sad day. The original iPod which we just called “iPod” is no more, it is now suffixed as the “iPod classic.”

The latest update to the classic was announced today. The device is now available in only silver and black metal casings. Seems like Apple is tossing the “glossy” look on a lot of products lately.

New interface improvements for Leopard

When Leopard was originally shown off at WWDC 2007, there were plenty of features shown off. Finder was upgraded, the Dock had an overhaul, Spaces was shown, among others. Although these will no doubt be some of the biggest features in Leopard, one of the most noticeable changes was the interface. They showed off the more »

Video of 6G iPod UI?

Just the other day we posted a picture of what is supposedly the new UI for the upcoming 6G iPod. MacRumors broke the story first, but soon removed the image, essentially proving it was, in fact, real. Soon after the image there was a video spread around YouTube of the UI in action but it more »

6G iPod UI?

A number of videos of the purported 6G iPod User Interface have been provided anonymously to MacRumors. It has been previously rumored that the latest iteration of the iPod would be released August 7th, along with new iMacs. The new UI is a cross between the current click-wheel interface, and the more “touchable” iPhone. It’s more »