Even Apple designers hated Liquid Glass

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Apple's Human Interface Design VP, Alan Dye, who was credited with "Liquid Glass," has left Apple to join Meta, a move that internal Apple designers reportedly view positively as a necessary shift away from Dye's superficial design approach, according to reports cited by Daring Fireball.

Key Points: Apple Design Executive Alan Dye, known for pioneering the "Liquid Glass" interface look, was poached by Meta to become their Chief Design Officer. Daring Fireball reported that Dye's departure was voluntary, not a firing, but that many Apple designers are happy about the news, viewing it as a potential positive shift in design direction. The replacement for Dye is rumored to be someone named Lemay, who is described as deeply respected for focusing on actual interaction details rather than Dye's perceived purely superficial/visual approach. Dye's promotion in 2015, following the Apple Watch launch, was criticized for bringing in someone from a brand and print advertising background (Kate Spade, Ogilvy) to lead software interface design. The video also covered other tech news, including Samsung's Trifold concept, Proton Sheets launch, Sony A7M5 camera upgrades, and the controversy over India mandating government apps on all smartphones. Crucial (Micron) announced it will exit the consumer RAM/SSD business by 2026 due to heavy demand from AI data centers. Insta360 offered a Black Friday deal: $100 off the Ace Pro 2 plus a free Mic Air for the first 10 orders via the sponsor's link.

Context: This video summarizes recent technology news stories, beginning with the significant executive move of Apple's VP of Human Interface Design, Alan Dye, leaving for Meta. Dye was responsible for aesthetic features like "Liquid Glass." The second part of the news roundup covers product announcements and industry shifts, including Samsung's foldable concept, Proton's new encrypted spreadsheets, Crucial exiting the consumer RAM market, and new hardware from Insta360 and Sony.

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