Kakao to restore KakaoTalk's friends list after widespread complaints

Kakao will roll back an update on KakaoTalk’s Friends tab to incorporate feedback from its users after facing growing backlash with the latest version. The tech giant announced Monday that it will bring back the previous list-style format for the Friends tab, which is shown as the messaging app’s main page, while moving the updated feed-style posts to a separate tab. “The improvements to the Friends tab will be applied within the fourth quarter, taking into account the development schedule,” the company said. The company also said it will further simplify procedures to safeguard underage users. It added a new option to set protection features for minors within its short-form tab and is considering implementing additional measures to make its use and settings more convenient. "In addition to the plans for Friends tab improvement, we are continuously working to enhance the user experience and user interface," a company official said. "We will continue to actively listen to and reflect feedback to ensure users can enjoy an even more convenient KakaoTalk experience." The rollback comeWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times