Additionally, the new user interface has default settings ideal for a majority of users, with expert mode control options for enthusiasts and power users.

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The 26-year-old founder showed a new interface for privacy settings that looked considerably easier to understand than previously, when users had to hunt to find the granular controls.

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In addition to the Iris Hub, this kit includes a thermostat which makes programming simple with an intuitive user interface and remote control of home settings through the Iris app.

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Live Guide, a graphic user interface that provides simple assistance to control settings to capture the perfect image, adjusts color and tone at the swipe of a finger.

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The camera also features full manual control options and an intuitive user interface, making it easy for photographers to adjust all settings quickly and easily.

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For example, configuration options that appeal only to power users -- device administrators, security credentials and USB debugging -- are still accessible from the Easy Experience settings menu, which add needless complexity to an otherwise simplistic interface.

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The built-in camera interface is very basic with nothing more than buttons to control the flash settings when taking standard pictures and four small boxes showing up to four images of your progress when using panorama mode.

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