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iPod’s circular apps
Summary
The blog post discusses the design evolution of app icons and home buttons in Apple's iPhones and iPods, specifically focusing on the transition from 'squircles' to circular icons on the iPod Nano. It highlights the differences in functionality and design choices made by Apple over the years, reflecting on the implications of these decisions.
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