Tell Android UX designers: Stop suggesting to "Call my mom"

Posted by some1else on Thursday May 02, 2024 @01:46PM
from the self-post dept.

People aren't opting in to randomly getting reminded of their deceased parents when they're buying your phone.

I get that you're trying to increase adoption of the voice dialling feature, for whatever reason. Maybe fetch the most dialled contact from the recently called list?

Identifying these types of design pitfalls is kinda part of the job. Have a look at https://tarotcardsoftech.artefactgroup.com for inspiration on how to proof your UX.

( 7 comments | 11 points | on HN )

Re:Tell Android UX designers: Stop suggesting to "Call my mom" by janice1999 on Thursday May 02, 2024 @02:23PM (#40239718)

I don't use stock Android. What's the context here? A popup for the call dialer application? A setup step? Is it related to Mother's Day in the US?

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Tell Android UX designers: Stop suggesting to "Call my mom" by some1else on Thursday May 02, 2024 @02:34PM (#40239845)

I'm an iPhone user myself. A friend of mine is having this experience. Apparently it's some sort of teaser for the voice dialling feature when you're about to make a call.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Tell Android UX designers: Stop suggesting to "Call my mom" by JohnFen on Thursday May 02, 2024 @03:38PM (#40240559)

I wonder what actually triggers this? I've never encountered anything like it on my Android phone.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Tell Android UX designers: Stop suggesting to "Call my mom" by some1else on Thursday May 02, 2024 @03:51PM (#40240689)

Any chance you already have the voice assistant enabled?

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Tell Android UX designers: Stop suggesting to "Call my mom" by JohnFen on Thursday May 02, 2024 @03:54PM (#40240721)

No, I don't. Maybe that's why? Google has inferred that I dislike voice interfaces because I keep that stuff turned off?

That would seem uncharacteristically considerate of them.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Tell Android UX designers: Stop suggesting to "Call my mom" by anotherhue on Thursday May 02, 2024 @02:40PM (#40239902)

One UX designer is great. Ten UX designers is a disaster.

How many has Android churned through?

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Tell Android UX designers: Stop suggesting to "Call my mom" by wdb on Thursday May 02, 2024 @05:59PM (#40241841)

Just like those web stores that send those reminders around mothers or fathers day. Luckily some let you opt out

[ Parent | on HN ]