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I'm not sure I agree with this. I mean, there are two aspects to consider here. The Metro "Theme" which is attractive but I wouldn't call it mind blowing. It

I'm not sure I agree with this. I mean, there are two aspects to consider here. The Metro "Theme" which is attractive but I wouldn't call it mind blowing. It basically plays off a trend that had been developing since the web gained prominence which is to ditch the pseudo-3d interfaces for a flatter look. Again, I don't deny its attractive. The Interface Elements - As far as the UI Metro doesn't change much. It basically boils down to Widgets instead of icons. I mean, Android already had desktop widgets. Again not saying what Microsoft is doing is bad (it isn't) but is it really "a breath of fresh air"? The real innovation of Metro in Windows Phone 7 is the wall concept where people can scroll in every direction. But that doesn't seem to be present in Windows 8.

doyoulikeworms 15y ago
I think the reasoning behind the newer Windows phone OSes being a "breath of fresh air" is not so much that they're 100% original (what is?) or mind blowing. It's refreshing because it is, simply put, different. Android and iOS much more closely resemble each other than either resembles any recent Windows phone OS. That's my take, anyway.
- sambeau 15y ago
  Android much more closely resembles iOS. That's my take, anyway.
  - recoiledsnake 15y ago
    They both resemble this more than anything. http://images.yourdictionary.com/images/computer/_PROGMAN.GIF http://images.yourdictionary.com/images/computer/_PROGMAN.GI... That is why Metro is such a breath of fresh air. If it came from Apple everyone here would be praising Apple for breaking the status quo, being the UI disruptor, etc. etc.
  - FxChiP 15y ago
    My phone and Nook Color are both running CyanogenMod 7, which essentially amounts to stock Android 2.3.3/2.3.4 with tweaks. I do not think they could look more different from iOS. Where is this "resemblance" theory coming from? EDIT: By "tweaks" I mean "under the hood", as far as I can tell.

doyoulikeworms 15y ago

I think the reasoning behind the newer Windows phone OSes being a "breath of fresh air" is not so much that they're 100% original (what is?) or mind blowing. It's refreshing because it is, simply put, different. Android and iOS much more closely resemble each other than either resembles any recent Windows phone OS. That's my take, anyway.

sambeau 15y ago
Android much more closely resembles iOS. That's my take, anyway.
- recoiledsnake 15y ago
  They both resemble this more than anything. http://images.yourdictionary.com/images/computer/_PROGMAN.GIF http://images.yourdictionary.com/images/computer/_PROGMAN.GI... That is why Metro is such a breath of fresh air. If it came from Apple everyone here would be praising Apple for breaking the status quo, being the UI disruptor, etc. etc.
- FxChiP 15y ago
  My phone and Nook Color are both running CyanogenMod 7, which essentially amounts to stock Android 2.3.3/2.3.4 with tweaks. I do not think they could look more different from iOS. Where is this "resemblance" theory coming from? EDIT: By "tweaks" I mean "under the hood", as far as I can tell.