Notion mobile app navigation is confusing with missing menu elements
Users on Notion's mobile app struggle to navigate the interface because key menu elements, such as the hamburger menu referenced by in-app AI suggestions, are absent from the homepage. The disconnect between AI instructions and actual UI creates frustration, particularly for new users. This reflects structural UX debt in Notion's mobile experience rather than an isolated bug.
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