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IOS 27 WILL BRING LIQUID GLASS CHANGES, AND I'M EXCITED FOR ONE REASON

iOS 27 is expected to introduce modest interface tweaks—less extensive than iOS 26's Liquid Glass redesign—while Apple focuses primarily on AI improvements and bug fixes. However, the update is notable as the first under new design leader Steve Lemay, who replaced Alan Dye, and may signal a shift toward refining usability and addressing areas where recent visual changes have impacted functionality.

YOUR DESIGN SYSTEM WORKS IN FIGMA. DOES IT WORK IN CODE?

Design systems often fail not because of poor components, but because design files and code speak different languages, creating friction at every handoff. Five practices help bridge that gap: structuring code-like frames, building through composition, organizing components by decision flow, using AI to validate naming and structure, and making documentation part of the design process. When systems mirror how code works, translation becomes effortless, and the system scales without breaking.

HOW TO SHARE YOUR WORK ON DRIBBBLE WHILE ATTRACTING THE RIGHT CLIENTS

Dribbble designers who grow their businesses share work regularly and clearly, focusing on quality over volume. Each shot should include a descriptive title, context-rich description, and specific tags to help clients and Dribbble's search engine surface the right work. A complete profile — with availability status, bio, and consistent skills — is what converts a visitor into a potential client.

OPENAI: FROM ADS TO CONTENT

Ads in ChatGPT don't have to harm user experience and could actually improve recommendations if treated as high-utility, verified content rather than interruptions. AI could provide more accurate, real-time, and context-aware suggestions by integrating directly with brand catalogs and APIs instead of scraping biased web content, provided OpenAI maintains strict neutrality, clear labeling, user control, privacy protections, and prioritizes relevance over ad revenue.

ALTERNATIVE IPHONE APP STORES EXPAND IN EU AND JAPAN

New regulations in the EU (Digital Markets Act) and Japan have ended Apple's App Store exclusivity, allowing alternative iOS app marketplaces like AltStore PAL, Epic Games Store, Aptoide, Skich, Mobivention, and Onside to operate under Apple's notarization system but with their own policies, fees, and discovery models. While this creates new opportunities and competitive economics for developers—alongside added complexity, regional fees, and security variations—it signals the start of a more competitive, multipolar iOS ecosystem where curation, exclusives, pricing, and user experience will determine which stores succeed.

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