If you want a glimpse of how we'll interact with computers in the future, watch Justin Kan use his iPhone. Then you'll see how Kan was able to: 1. source a playlist of southern hip-hop; 2. change his ...

There’s no magic equation to superb interface design, but when you see it, you know. Most can recall a moment when they encountered brilliant UI (user interface). Maybe it was the first time your tiny ...

Here’s a quick story you’ve probably heard before, followed by one you probably haven’t. In 1979 a young Steve Jobs paid a visit to Xerox PARC, the legendary R&D lab in Palo Alto, California, and ...

This week saw the publishing of one of the iPhone’s most recognizable patents. Arriving with iOS 3 in June 2009 was the ability to select, copy, and paste text using two draggable selection handles ...

What's the difference between software and shelfware? Often, it's the user interface and user experience (UI/UX) associated with the solution. Do people dread a particular UI/UX, or do they find it a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steven covers accessibility and assistive technologies. When Apple redesigned the App Store in iOS 11 in 2017, the company boasted ...