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00:00:00 – 00:11:03
The video critically discusses Google's decision to redesign Android's iconic blob emojis in the Android O developer preview, expressing strong dissatisfaction with the changes. The speaker argues that the new emojis, which aim to align more with those on iOS and other platforms, lack the fun and expressiveness of the original designs, appearing lifeless and overly realistic. Examples given include changes to animal and facial emojis, which are said to now resemble outdated graphics from the MSN Messenger era. The criticism extends to design choices such as the use of gradients and tonal strokes, deemed unnecessary and overcomplicated by the narrator, who believes that the simpler, old designs were already legible and effective. Highlighting the 18-month redesign process as excessive, the speaker suggests it was more about justifying jobs than meeting user needs. The speaker even attempts to create their own emoji using the new set to emphasize their point on the complexity of the redesign. The video concludes with an invitation for viewer feedback and further engagement.
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In this segment, the speaker expresses disappointment over Google’s decision to replace Android’s iconic blob emojis with new designs in the Android O developer preview. They describe the new emojis as abominations compared to the previous fun and expressive icons. The speaker provides examples, highlighting changes to the turtle and tiger emojis, lamenting that the new versions appear less cute and more realistic and lifeless. Furthermore, they criticize the new facial emojis, likening them to outdated graphics from the MSN Messenger era, and argue that simpler designs are preferable for emojis due to their small display size.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker critiques the redesign of Android emojis, highlighting a perceived lack of design knowledge and consistency. The main point is that while the intent was to align Android emojis with those on other platforms like iOS, the execution fell short, often resulting in confusing or unnecessary changes. The speaker provides examples of old versus new emojis, such as the grimacing face and dizzy face, noting that some changes were redundant or even misguiding. Despite the stated goal of improving visibility with gradients and outlines, the speaker questions the necessity of these changes, arguing that previous designs were already legible.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the narrator criticizes the redesign of emojis, questioning the necessity and practicality of the changes. They argue that the old emojis were visible even on a yellow background and that the new design seems like a solution looking for a problem. The time spent on the redesign—18 months—is highlighted as excessive, suggesting that the redesign was driven more by job justification than actual need. The narrator mocks the detailed blog post by Google, pointing out the trivial changes and excessive emphasis on minor details like tonal strokes and exact angles. They also find humor in the introduction of 69 new emojis, implying it is an odd and incomplete number.
00:09:00
In this part of the video, the speaker decides to create their own emoji using the components of the new emoji set, highlighting their dissatisfaction with the latest designs. They emphasize that the new emojis are overly complicated with unnecessary gradients and tonal strokes. The speaker argues that the simplicity of the current emojis is their strength and criticizes the redesign as unnecessary and reminiscent of outdated instant messenger emoticons. Furthermore, they remark on Google’s tendency to ignore customer feedback and express their personal indifference towards frequent emoji use. The video concludes with an invitation for viewers to share their opinions in the comments and check out other videos on the channel.