Beli is a restaurant ranking and recommendation app for rating and discovering the best dining spots. Users can create a network of food critics by following their friends to see where they are eating. The app also allows users to create their own list of dining spots that they have already been to or want […]
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Instacart is a grocery delivery and pick-up app that connects users with local stores and restaurants. Instacart connects users with personal shoppers to pick up items and deliver them straight to the user’s home, giving constant feedback and updates of the shopping process. Selecting a store: Upon opening the app, the user is greeted by
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In a world filled with capitalists commercializing anything and everything, LiChess offers a refreshing free, ad-free and open source platform that allows players to play chess online. It’s without a doubt loved by every chess user.
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Photo by Rubaitul Azad on Unsplash Chase Bank’s mobile banking app offers a comprehensive set of features designed to make managing finances simple—from checking balances to paying bills and depositing checks. However, while the app provides essential functionality, some design choices could be improved to create a more intuitive and confident user experience. In this
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This blog post serves to systematically evaluate and analyze StoryGraph, an independent, black woman-owned reading platform alternative to Amazon’s Goodreads.
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Introduction Goodreads is a place where book lovers can find new books, talk to other bookworms, and keep track of what they’re reading. It’s like having a digital bookshelf where you can store all your books. You can connect with friends, share book recommendations, and get personalized suggestions for new books. There’s also a big
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ClassPass is a monthly subscription service where users can purchase credits that can then be exchanged for gym time, workout classes, beauty services, and more at participating locations.
Users can book classes at studios using the ClassPass website or via the ClassPass app. Each class is worth a different amount of credits depending on factors like the class type, studio, location, duration, and time of day. Once a user is signed up for a class, that amount of credits will be deducted from their monthly account.
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Introduction Threads, launched in 2023, is a social media service developed by Meta. Similar to Twitter, it allows users to post text, images, and videos. The home page displays popular posts based on users’ locations and content from followed accounts. This article focuses on the critiques of the Android Version of Threads, addressing three user
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Bend is a wellness-focused app for users who want to incorporate stretching and light exercises into their daily lives. The numerous poses and well-curated programs help you target specific needs for your body and promote a healthy lifestyle. Its easy-to-use and colourful interface makes stretching an enjoyable activity. While the app has taken some user-friendly
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WhatsApp, with over 2 billion users, is a leading messaging app used globally and is integral to daily life in countries like India. Recently, WhatsApp revamped its Android UI, which disrupted users’ muscle memory. This critique will evaluate the app from a new user’s perspective, focusing on rarely or never-used features.
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