This podcast describes the work and results of an investigation into the usability of hiding functions in mobile apps.

Hiding functional elements in mobile apps decreases user experience

We explore the emergence of NeuralOS and the broader concept of generative GUIs—AI-driven user interfaces that dynamically adapt to user intent rather than relying on static, pre-coded designs. It argues that this shift may be the most disruptive evolution in operating systems since the release of Windows 95. Using neural networks to simulate GUI behavior and render screens, systems like NeuralOS and Google's Gemini OS prototype challenge decades of fixed-interface conventions. The article highlights the architectural shift needed to support these interfaces, including modular kernels, secure AI-OS boundaries, and context-aware rendering. It also emphasizes the potential for more personalized, intuitive user experiences while flagging key risks like unpredictability and interface trust. Product and engineering leaders are urged to begin experimenting now, rethinking user interaction as a fluid collaboration between human goals and AI creativity.

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