Google's Material You is weird, and wonky, and imperfect. But that might be what makes it great. Twitter: / durvidimel Instagram: / davidimel Website: davidimel.com Wallpaper: / hurricane_ridge_nikon_...
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@etnevel.naitzsirk2 жыл бұрын
If Google would have had an explainer session about Material You after the keynote, this would be it. It's the clearest and most detailed description.
@4jup4ter42 жыл бұрын
This was my hope as well. It was so interesting..
@brunovictorcostamatos70832 жыл бұрын
I THINK HES THE GRAMMARLY CREATOR!!!!
@RobertAnthonyPitera2 жыл бұрын
I don't think any comment captures this video better. Brilliant analysis - I immediately subbed to hear what you have to say next.
@RickLawrence-rd2tf7 ай бұрын
@@brunovictorcostamatos7083😂 1:14 1:14
@RickLawrence-rd2tf7 ай бұрын
@@RobertAnthonyPitera1:37
@wiwewawowu2 жыл бұрын
Basically, Material You represents a change in tone in Google's branding. They're moving away from iOS-ing, and they want to embrace Android's identity of being unique. Great essay!
@Iamakshay0072 жыл бұрын
Really iOS-ing?? Cause now it seems Apple is being Android-ing their things🙂
@clickbaitpro2 жыл бұрын
@@Iamakshay007 That's true because now iOS is copying more things from Android than other way around
@eeeyyyeban Жыл бұрын
@Clickbait Pro fr I don't like the always on display on the iphone it feels like it waste more battery
@jameswalker1999 ай бұрын
Which is ironic because Material You feels more like iOS 7+ than ever. iOS 7 introduced this flat design with one accent colour, then used blur effects to make the wallpaper bleed colour into other parts of the system. Material You forgoes the blur and adds an extra two accent colours, but they are still just as poorly chosen as iOS 7+
@fanofthe_colorpurple8 ай бұрын
iOS 7 looks nothing like Material You????@@jameswalker199
@ayon062 жыл бұрын
PLEASE have more things to say. This whole breakdown was brilliant.
@alalal1234212 жыл бұрын
seriously how does he only have 3 vids? coulda sworn ive watched him before and he was big 🤣 but regardless hes going to be soon for sure
@nickelhydra32622 жыл бұрын
@@alalal123421 I don't know if I'm right but I think I've seen him on marques brownlee's channel.
@smokeybandit97602 жыл бұрын
@@nickelhydra3262 Yeah you're right. He actually works for Marques
@nickelhydra32622 жыл бұрын
@@smokeybandit9760 oh nice! I thought I recognized him.
@euso20082 жыл бұрын
@@alalal123421 Didn't he use to do videos for GSMArena?
@lukeothedukeo2 жыл бұрын
"Be together. Not the same." was such a good tagline. It really stood out as meaning something when variations on "the next big thing" or "this changes everything" were everywhere. Even "think different" was just a response to IBM's "think," and it only made sense if Apple assumed they wouldn't sell many devices. "Be together. Not the same." is catchy while also actually being a call to action, and a recognition of what made Android special as an uncommonly popular customizable open source OS.
@pandasambit152 жыл бұрын
This video is a gem. Felt so refreshing and fresh and different than all the other techno-crafty scripts written flying around the youtube. Thanks David for this awesome video. It almost felt like poetry. Well done.
@Mastrr2 жыл бұрын
He has had a lot of practice from the mkbhd channel
@ir6aish2 жыл бұрын
@@Mastrr I think his talent is independent of MKBHD... His is creative writing, MKBHD is product reviews.
@DerekHolmes2 жыл бұрын
@@Mastrr he was skilled long before he joined mkbhd.
@Mastrr2 жыл бұрын
@@DerekHolmes I wasn’t saying that his skill was from the mkbhd channel, I’m just saying that from that channel he has gotten a lot of experience with KZfaq.
@lancemiranda17652 жыл бұрын
I'd like this comment but it's at 420 likes
@dannywinget2 жыл бұрын
Great outlook of Material You. Love the content direction on your channel.
@Ok-lu8gx2 жыл бұрын
ok
@jeffzin72 жыл бұрын
15 minutes of pure meditation. Use headphones and close your eyes
@AbhishekAnshuuu2 жыл бұрын
I seriously got lost for the duration and felt like I was in a different zone.
@brianmatiash2 жыл бұрын
What an absolute joy to watch, man. It's so wonderful to see not only your choice to cover this particular topic from a very thoughtful angle, but to also offer a thoroughly refreshing PoV. Production value is top notch, too. I can't wait for whatever the next thing you have to say.
@DavidImel2 жыл бұрын
♥️
@TheNewTravel2 жыл бұрын
Damn dude, you'll be at 100k subs before my Pixel 6 arrives. Fantastic content
@willcasey21512 жыл бұрын
"Iphones aren't fun, they're just functional." Couldn't have said it better.
@samuelitooooo2 жыл бұрын
Ironically I dislike iPhone and went back to Android because the latter was much more functional. 😅
@Infernus252 жыл бұрын
You conduct yourself with such professionalism and ease in front of the camera while talking about quite intricate ideas I was surprised by the amount of subs you have. I have no doubt if you keep at it you'll get the viewership you clearly deserve
@landon11362 жыл бұрын
He works with marques brownlee and at some other tech companies, so he has a lot of experience!
@Infernus252 жыл бұрын
@@landon1136 oh okay that makes alot more sense, thanks
@pradhyumnpatil20252 жыл бұрын
Google should have made this guy speak during the keynote to explain material you. This is such a brilliant video
@awkncs2 жыл бұрын
I never thought I would sit through someone explaining something about 'feelings' and smartphones in the same context; but here we are. Incredible video. :)
@DenisKudlik2 жыл бұрын
"don't let perfect be the enemy of good" is something i always try to remind myself of
@manasdixit2 жыл бұрын
Hi, David! Idk if you'll get a chance to read this, yet I feel almost compelled to write it and hope you read it. Your videos are by far the most unique takes on tech. While I'm sure you must've worked for days on coming up with the perfect script for this video, it doesn't feel like that at all. It is coming straight from the heart, and it shows. Please never stop making such videos. Cheers!
@DavidImel2 жыл бұрын
♥️
@MangoTalksTech2 жыл бұрын
This is such a fascinating topic! The concept of form following feeling is something that we have absolutely lost overtime or rather the concept of form following function has defined what we feel for at least the past decade. I remember jail breaking my iPhone 3,4,5 back in the day to give my phone the individuality. Nowadays I don’t care to put the effort it in it, and have come to accept that apples ios as locked in as it is, is what I will use and try to customize to my own aesthetic (eg no apps at all on the home page). Very cool topic, loved the way you spoke about it and the b roll was precisely chosen :D
@GamingComic1232 жыл бұрын
I knowwww, I remember jailbreaking my iPod and changing literally everything to make it exactly how I wanted it. Icon packs, page scrolling animations, custom lock/home screens; now I'm older, life hit, and I just couldn't be bothered... I change my wallpaper like once every few months maybe, and that's about it...
@nishantpatil12472 жыл бұрын
Damn he really put his heart into making this video 🔥🙌🏻 good job man
@moboxgraphics2 жыл бұрын
Dude, please upload more videos. Great viewpoint and nicely edited piece. Sub'd for sure!
@bukhariauwal8 ай бұрын
It’s crazy but this is one of the KZfaq videos I come back again and again to watch
@anb11422 жыл бұрын
Editing tip: There's a extension called Full Page Capture, get a image from that and make the image scroll instead of recording scrolling website
@neelerita2 жыл бұрын
I'm about to riot outside your door and chant "SAY MORE THINGS!" :) I end most people's videos with a shrug and going back to whatever I was doing, but yours I always lean into my chair and start thinking more about what you said. Love your method of connecting topics and spotlighting ideas! Keep it up :D
@iamakshobhyashukla2 жыл бұрын
Didn't expect such deep analysis.
@MyurrDurr2 жыл бұрын
Everytime I see screenshots of Material You, it gives me a warm and comfy vibe for some reason The nice round corners, the soft colors and the matching of the accent color within apps, it all comes together to be cosy and unique!
@lakshaykumar88492 жыл бұрын
David, you may or may not see this, but I just had to tell this to you. When you joined MKBHD, I was pleasantly surprised, because I expected you to go solo. But seeing how far you've come, I am insanely glad to have followed you on your journey. Your content is incredible, and thank god for the KZfaq algorithm that I found your channel. Kudos to you, my man. You're killing it!
@stephen95092 жыл бұрын
Never thought tech videos could be poetic, this is simply wonderful💯
@Abhishek_Pal2 жыл бұрын
They say "The number of subscribers can never define the finesse in the channels content quality" and boy how right they are. This outlook and hold and explaining things are amazing in this video. I am an instant subscriber. Keep 'em coming.
@theonlybyte2 жыл бұрын
The "You", the kind you're talking about is exactly how I feel about Linux and Arch Linux specifically! I've been shouting at my friends that I feel that the OS I'm using all day is mine and I made it and customized the shit out of it to fit me. I like it. I don't want an OS some software engineers and designers picked for me in a multi-billion corporation.
@manthan_kaushal2 жыл бұрын
"I use arch btw"
@nikolaybonapartov73792 жыл бұрын
Is it easy to start using Linux for someone who never tried it? Or does it take a tech savvy person to become comfortable with it?
@rochanathaveesha83412 жыл бұрын
@@nikolaybonapartov7379 its easy bro. Maybe run linux inside a virtual machine and play with it. You'll learn a lot along the way. Google and KZfaq is your best friend.
@Dxntoo2 жыл бұрын
@@nikolaybonapartov7379 It's easy. Use Pop OS and it's pretty much usable out of the box. No need for CLIs unless needed.
@yoman94462 жыл бұрын
@@nikolaybonapartov7379 Yeah it's easy. If you want to start with something familiar yet customizable, start with ZorinOS. Others will recommend popos or ubuntu, but they're not made for beginners coming from windows or mac, theire design philosophy is totally different from ZorinOS.
@nkosanamlotshwa10442 жыл бұрын
This reminded me why I love Android so much it is not about the customizations and all those features, but that it is so personal and meaningful.
@d4nhumphr3y932 жыл бұрын
Best outro of all time: “I’ll catch you the next time (I have something to say).”
@terribletimes9022 жыл бұрын
Another highly underrated feature they mentioned in this keynote was the ability to hide photos that may have painful or negative associations for you from photo memories so that your phone won’t randomly bring up a painful memory. This is something I don’t think any other OEM has even bothered looking at and has no functional benefit. It’s entirely there for the purpose of accommodating how you are feeling. I think more phone manufacturers should start paying attention to stuff like that.
@acdi332 жыл бұрын
Coming from Samsung's Unpacked earlier today, and you can already see how other Android OEMs are now adapting to what Google has set out to do with Android 12. They've just announced "Bespoke" versions of the Flip 3 (essentially made-to-order, custom color combo devices), and with their implementation of Android 12 in OneUI 4 (which also follows the color-matching feature in Samsung's own stock apps), they seem dead-set with Google in more individuality-driven products.
@seajlim2 жыл бұрын
Great analysis of tech, Google, and how mindful design can reflect and evoke feelings. Yet, I hope Google is able to go beyond just custom colors and really lives up to the idea of "machine learning." The goal should be seamless technology that makes our lives easier, while remaining in the background, yet able to assist, and anticipate, at a moment's notice. I feel that Google, better than any other company, has the data and engineering to get us there.
@KalebPeters992 жыл бұрын
I think they're slowly getting there with this personalisation mission they're on. Google assistant gives me the best recs of any algorithm out there. Material you is a super interesting step in the right direction but I agree that it will really take off once they can harness their machine learning prowess and properly weave it through the os. (The tensor chip is a big piece of the puzzle too, right?) I just hope they can use the momentum of this rebrand and really get it right this time. Lest we be forced to wait for another big overhaul in 5yrs😅
@KingdomWithin7 Жыл бұрын
Now I was not expecting this considering many tech KZfaqrs are quite similar when it comes to their scripts and delivery ya know the hype and hip one vs the soft and smart one. Somehow David was able to turn a tech review into an Art, and I must say this was a breath of fresh air👌🏼
@agokulk2 жыл бұрын
The excited David from Studio Channel for Pixel 6 in his suave form breaking down with eloquent words.
@1337Superfly2 жыл бұрын
EVERYONE: we are all individuals! ONE PERSON: I am not. Great video, you are really becoming one of the most important voices in tech. I listen.
@mysteryman30542 жыл бұрын
I feel like this is the beginning of a truly amazing tech channel that sets itself apart with your unique takes on tech and the advancements around us. I've seen you in MKBHD videos but this is the first time I've seen your personal views. Please keep up the good work.
@lukasbxy Жыл бұрын
I keep coming back to this video... It's just perfect and a pleasure to watch. Thank you, hope to see more content from you soon! :)
@giftbox-e2 жыл бұрын
This and the "age of ambient computing" was so refreshing. I often hears the things you explained at some other random places, but from everyday mundane tasks I forgets them. You are not giving out answers, but subtly engaged your audience with rhetorical questions and I love it. These videos triggers it and my ability of critical thinking that are long dead since I graduate.
@3postle2 жыл бұрын
I actually watch and had goose bumps. I felt you opened a window in a stuff house an breeze instantly flew in. Google couldn't of said it better themselves...
@Likithrocks2 жыл бұрын
You, your hair, your shirt, your background is what material YOU wanted to do!
@feninaaseniero99362 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate how you break down these concepts that other channels tend to gloss over.
@vedaryan3342 жыл бұрын
Instant sub. This almost feels like the deeper topics that you guys talk about on waveform but more refined and more in depth, something that wouldn't be possible on those channels , plus you specifically think about these things in such a good and detailed way, it's really refreshing.
@thamiframa55922 жыл бұрын
This earned a subscription. If Google did an explainer of Material You I doubt it'd be better than this. You're doing great David
@danielpetkovsky41022 жыл бұрын
this video and this channel suddenly made sense when I read your twitter bio. It felt almost impossible for this to be only your third video, but now it's understandable. Really great stuff man. We will watch your career with great interest.
@jasecraft2 жыл бұрын
This is quickly becoming my favorite KZfaq Tech channel. Really appreciate your take, David! Keep up the great work.
@talaliqbal42262 жыл бұрын
Damn. Bro that’s the best explanation of any tech I’ve ever heard n seen.
@freedomchuks2 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos I have Watched in a very very long time good job David i totally appreciate this
@arahnmanpb2 жыл бұрын
I herd a lot about "Material You' from google and others, but none was interesting or convincing enough, but you just did it. i almost felt like listening to a beutiful poem.
@arnabroy4182 жыл бұрын
I COULDN'T BELIEVE THAT YOU HAVE 15K SUBS ONLY, the content quality feels like atleast a 5m channel thing
@saimanojc2 жыл бұрын
This seemed more like a philosophy session than a tech review, so good though!
@bl4xe2 жыл бұрын
I really didn't know what to think of your channel at first but man, I loved every video yet! Thanks for the hard work and please keep it on!
@pagla072 жыл бұрын
Finally… this is the channel we were all waiting for!!!
@tchaffman2 жыл бұрын
This is the deepest, truest, and most philosophical consumer tech analysis I've ever seen. Thanks for sharing!
@aditya_nrao2 жыл бұрын
I don’t remember the last time I thoroughly enjoyed watching something so much! Just too good! Subscribed and hopefully you’ll have time to upload more on this channel! Big fan of you on the “Studio” channel 😏
@coreypreston22772 жыл бұрын
Okay, so this is my first video I've been recommended by KZfaq. But this video is really good. Like he just made it so thoughtful and I really appreciate that
@connection_ok2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love discussions like these that go deep into the meaning of tech - it's something I often find myself wanting but missing in the technology world, probably because everything really feels so binary. Maybe we'll look back on 2020 tech design like we do with 2000: they had no idea what they were doing back then.
@themannyzaur2 жыл бұрын
This mans is smart! Well spoken and knows what he's talking about. I would love to have a tech talk with you or even listen to your thoughts about tech for hours! David if you're seeing this you are amazing and I hope to see more from you
@palak04082 жыл бұрын
This was more like a phycological therapy rather than a tech video. loved it ♥️
@TeeGeeOfficial2 жыл бұрын
this man has 3 videos and I watched this whole thing thinking i was just out of the loop and David must've been a name brand tech reviwer from the start. loved the video.
@manaspradhan80412 жыл бұрын
he works for mkbhd, they have a bts channel 'the studio' and a podcast 'wvfrm' if you wanna see him more
@TeeGeeOfficial2 жыл бұрын
@@manaspradhan8041 thank you!
@arnoldgentz33002 жыл бұрын
I really love the style of your videos, the style is breath of fresh air on KZfaq. It really feels like Nerdwriter meets technology.
@jjunture2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Such a thoughtful and introspective look at tech. We need more of this.
@hershsingh30292 жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved this script! He's so good when it comes to words.
@prathamraina94452 жыл бұрын
"If we want our phones to feel like they represent us, we have to see ourselves represented in them” I love your video style where there's a philosophical discussion on tech. Please do more of it. In all the technology reviews and discussions that feel "the same", You, are unique.
@mlawaljr12 жыл бұрын
You are what I would consider an artist with words. Your delivery and knowledge of the subject is amazing. I'm anxiously waiting for another video. Keep up the great work!
@SeanKearney2 жыл бұрын
This video is a masterpiece! Great writing and thoughtful commentary are each very rare. And the combination stands out. Thank you!
@nani.banana2 жыл бұрын
this whole breakdown is AMAZING, im completely at loss of words on how to express my awe on this video fr
@OsamaMas2 жыл бұрын
Your choice of words in your videos never fails to impress me
@swoodipto2 жыл бұрын
This had everything! Design, Marketing, Brand - very nicely put together. Really makes me think about my design choices now.
@MaxBalzer2 жыл бұрын
Really, really incredible video, David. The way you approach the topic of marketing manipulation is fascinating and I loved hearing your take on Material You! Keep it up - looking forward to more content.
@ghostlinkmario2 жыл бұрын
Really loved the video, David! Such a nice point of view over something i dont usually consider while using a service or, in this case, an OS.
@DoeDoeJohn2 жыл бұрын
Okay, David, next video please. This is such terrific work!
@thefelixsaba2 жыл бұрын
First saw you on the MKBHD channel. I never knew you had your own channel too. The depth of thought you put into this video is amazing. this is my first time on your channel. I am glad I found you here. Thanks for finding a way to letting these thoughts form words out of your heart(not head), cos these definitely came from your heart. I have thought of these things but just couldn't make words out of it. I am glad someone finally did. GREAT WORK DAVID.
@gauthamkakkente9192 жыл бұрын
Brilliant take on Material Design that Google's marketing team failed to convey.
@Pranav_m032 жыл бұрын
One word to describe this video- "Poetic"
@aditkoel2 жыл бұрын
be together, not the same. very well said.
@arahnmanpb2 жыл бұрын
After a long time I came to a video which I felt distinctly 'You' among uninspiring crowded tech channels. You are just brilliant.
@Mercuie2 жыл бұрын
This was a very very good video. Very interesting, well spoken, and well edited. You're so talented David.
@rblongfellow2 жыл бұрын
Google should hire you to market this stuff. The pixel event was terrible. This was amazing! Thank you
@therealthinker94642 жыл бұрын
PLEASE make more videos like this. Absolutely fantastic
@mikeluvstech46472 жыл бұрын
an absolutely perfect explanation it gave me goosebumps listening to this explanation and this is what gets me excited about technology and the conversations we can have about it
@handlemonium2 жыл бұрын
"Material You" should be applied to repairable, upgradable, customizable hardware ecosystems as well. #RightToRepair And what if sentiment robots evolve imperfect individuality? Would that make them as human as we are?
@diplomaticthreshold2 жыл бұрын
This is a masterpiece, I love this, it's a real Op-Ed that means something.
@noah_the_nerd2 жыл бұрын
My boy David at it again with another banger of a video! I love this sort of commentary that discusses the aspects of tech as an idea rather than simply a host of products.
@ramkumarsr53262 жыл бұрын
This is by far one of the best tech videos youtube has recommended. The time and effort went into creating this video didn't go to waste. David you deserve more.
@bhanwarlal20072 жыл бұрын
Need more videos like this in tech space. Really want a pixel after watching this video.
@fahadaslam20002 жыл бұрын
Seeing all this makes me miss windows phone more. Everyone’s phone was so different and yet so functional
@junaidali64252 жыл бұрын
Nahhh bro it was bad and buggy
@Codemanlex2 жыл бұрын
@@junaidali6425 what??? No
@lune28x2 жыл бұрын
@@junaidali6425 u trippin
@zrox3452 жыл бұрын
I'm 1 min in and this is some of the best phone content I've seen in months. You're genuinely ahead of the curve in the quality of your content man keep it up genuinely.
@agestatsega2 жыл бұрын
This Channel Is Truly Underrated, Keep It Up!
@nazmulhuda3262.2 жыл бұрын
How natural it feels. He made the topic more natural, and not just objective all. But something as like a story reality based. All makes sense and have feel to it. This is how our smart things should be nowadays. Not materialistic but natural that adapts to us as individual. Reflects us and interacts natural.
@chronicsynergy Жыл бұрын
returning to this video after having a pixel 6 and using material you for months, i can say that i have formed that "emotional" connection with the vibes and playfulness of the system, and other technology does feel more cold and boring in comparison. material you is fun and fresh, and i'm excited to see it reach other products beyond just android
@kingvicx2 жыл бұрын
This is so beautifully enlightening. I love your thought process.
@ravivaryani45952 жыл бұрын
That's superbly amazing @David. I never imagined this deep and thoughtful tech-talk would be there in KZfaq space where it is just new products and gadgets all over. Keep it up ! Really impressed with your thoughtfulness around the things.
@matthewsjardine2 жыл бұрын
That is an interesting take. Thanks David, very insightful. I wish Google would extend its launch countries already. One of the reasons they do not sell as well as Samsung or Apple is because they have many interested buyers that have no official way to get their hands on the product. The Pixel A-series, for example, would do very well here in South Africa. Yet, Google has no official hardware presence in the country, so you have to rely on import, and are dead in the water if you happen to damage the device and need repairs.
@nkosanamlotshwa10442 жыл бұрын
That is absolutely true, South Africa has a huge demand not only for a good Android smartphone but for a change in narrative on what a smartphone can do and I believe the gateway to that is if Google brings the Pixel this side.
@matthewsjardine2 жыл бұрын
@@nkosanamlotshwa1044 I completely agree. South Africa has really been China’s market to take for a few years now. Aside from Apple and Samsung, the continued strength of Huawei (despite serious global barriers and a will they won’t they surrounding their continued existence in the smartphone market - due to massive chip supply issues) and the rise of Xiaomi, Oppo and others has left the market open for Google alternatives to come in and build a substantial presence in the country. Personally, I have desired a mostly stock Android option for several years now. The closest we ever got is Nokia, and they do not really operate on the high end. Motorola had a very brief presence in the country, around the Moro Z timeframe, but support and availability was seriously limited.
@ashishwaghmare4282 жыл бұрын
Great video. I'm totally in love with pixel 6.., and this video helped me realize why. 1. The design, dual color scheme, camera visors.🥵 2. This new direction the Google is moving towards. The whole Android 12 and the new ui all those customizations Google is providing is really me.. me thing. But sadly no pixel 6 in India lol 😭 I wanna buy a new device, but I'm just waiting and waiting in hopes it will launch in India.
@TheZombieWithShades2 жыл бұрын
Came here for a tech video, and left with a philosophy seminar. Congrats, my dude. 💯 It shows how much writing gets into these vids. 📹
@jeffrey_jpeg2 жыл бұрын
I like the way you think and articulate what comes across your mind, David. This is a great video to watch and makes you think too!
@amaljoe3672 жыл бұрын
I love the new widgets and animations. I'm as excited as the day I installed the Android lollipop update. 😅 Stock Android has been quite boring for past few years
@S3verance2 жыл бұрын
"Why do you want so many customisability options when iPhones look good no matter what?" This video explains it.
@sajaltech92042 жыл бұрын
This is the best video I have ever seen in years in the tech space. I have rarely watched a video twice in my life, but this video feels new every time I watch it. It has touched something really deep within me. Kudos to your storytelling man. Have no words to describe the feelings, but downloading this video and its going to my very rare collection.
@RansomAhanmisi2 жыл бұрын
This is just astonishing. Everything about this video makes it the best video I've seen in a long time.