I don't get the hype over flat design. The original iPhone UI was gaudy and overbearing, but the solution ain't a complete 180. Android strikes the right balanc

I don't get the hype over flat design. The original iPhone UI was gaudy and overbearing, but the solution ain't a complete 180. Android strikes the right balance between clean looks with just the right amount of shading to lend affordance to the UI. Also: Helvetica Neue? What were they thinking?