Hoping they will learn… Usability!
Read OriginalThe article criticizes poor usability in automatic website localization, where sites like Twitter and Facebook incorrectly assume language based on geographic location (e.g., serving French in Belgium) instead of respecting the browser's language settings. It highlights the Windows Mobile Marketplace as a worse example, forcing a French interface without a language switch. The author argues this creates unnecessary friction in an era focused on usability.
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