Is this the successor to Samsung's TouchWiz user inteface? Meet Iconic UX

3. neops (Posts: 297; Member since: 28 Jan 2014)

Blinkfeel

8. Industriality (Posts: 131; Member since: 08 Sep 2014)

Sense is definitely the best UI for Android, LG (G3) is pretty good as well, very clean design.

17. Ashoaib (Posts: 3229; Member since: 15 Nov 2013)

well lg is copy of touch wiz... they tried to offer all those features which samsung offers... but recently they have refind their UI and it doesnt look cluttered any more

51. TechieXP1969 (Posts: 14522; Member since: 25 Sep 2013)

It use to be. But after I used Sense 5 I was solely disappointed. My very first Android was the HTC Droid Incredible and I loved Sense on it. But it got very bulky after that. I didn't like TW at first. I can't say I do or don't as I now have used 6 (Droid Charge, S3, S4, S5 Note 2 and 3) phone with it and own 3 myself (S3, Note 2 & 3).

It could use some optimization and fine tuning. But I don't think they should change the UI/UX. I don't want to replace icons with Tiles period.

The static icons of most UI's are never gonna go away. It's simply to simple to let go of. Anything wouldn't be more complicated, just bulky and take up to much screen real estate.

13. AnTuTu (Posts: 1580; Member since: 14 Oct 2012)

Looking forward to it. Hopefully some great features and improvements are coming.

14. nohatenofanboy (banned) (Posts: 515; Member since: 15 Jul 2014)

samsung has to change ui. I think they can make very unique ui in terms of design and function. also it would be great if they lighten the ui. it would effect both speed and battery life

27. Liveitup (Posts: 1798; Member since: 07 Jan 2014)

Just like what HTC did with Blinkfeed Samsung has also made the jump from Icons to Live Tiles.

33. hurrycanger (Posts: 1625; Member since: 01 Dec 2013)

Because whatever retangular widgets must be called Live Tiles for your purpose. ;)

35. elitewolverine (Posts: 5192; Member since: 28 Oct 2013)

Technically, if htey are displaying live information instead of static icons, and are not widget extensions but part of the ui as its base functionality. Then...yea...

First thought for me was, blinkfeed and live tile had a kid.

37. Liveitup (Posts: 1798; Member since: 07 Jan 2014)

Widgets are clumsy and not aesthetically pleasing they don't fill your entire homescreen, we all know that these new homescreens are WP influenced, its clear as day.

44. The-Sailor-Man (banned) (Posts: 1095; Member since: 25 Mar 2014)

So you are one of them:
PA : "TouchWiz is usually among the most criticized segments of a new Samsung device"

WHO CRITICIZE TW??? LOL
Well, let's see......the tech media bashing Samsung in Apple's favor. All the other iboys pretending to be "disappointed samsung owners", and few brainwashed android freaks that want every day to flash some ROM.
TW made Android so popular, and TW is the best thing that happened to Android.
And the main reason for Galaxy success.

Period

5. maherk (Posts: 4849; Member since: 10 Feb 2012)

And that's why almost everyone is "borrowing" these gimmicky features right?

7. tech2 (Posts: 3487; Member since: 26 Oct 2012)

ikr. Even Google had to borrow Samsung's Knox and quick toggles in the notification shade from Samsung.

#HatersGonnaHate

12. vandroid (Posts: 348; Member since: 04 Sep 2012)

Notice I did say useless, is Knox useless? No it isn't, youre right haters gonna hate but hey my crotch is a bit hot. Mind hopping off? Thanks

19. shuaibhere (Posts: 1986; Member since: 07 Jul 2012)

So what about air commands?? When moto copied it suddenly it became useful...so are mini apps now....
Haters who have never used TW in daily life dunno how functional it is...

25. pookiewood (Posts: 631; Member since: 05 Mar 2012)

The Crotch joke was lame. You brought it up why run from the fight when your argument falls flat? Most people don't like Touch Wiz because they have a seeded hate for Samsung.

30. synthetic_llama (Posts: 26; Member since: 06 Jan 2013)

Yeah u lost this one. smh at your comment. "Even if you fall flat on your face.." i supposed your still moving forward though handroid. im out

47. Dr.Hye (Posts: 95; Member since: 16 Apr 2014)

Is this not the reason why google told samsung to eas up on all the extra features that samsung puts in their phones. Because it leaves no room for Google to added any new UI feathers. For example the pop up text messege on the screen or the pop up phone call. So if I'm in a middle if watching a video and a call comes in it pops up the call to offer you the options to pick up, speakerphone, or simply hang up.

10. gigaraga (Posts: 1454; Member since: 29 Mar 2013)

Not 'borrowing'. Copying.

6. tech2 (Posts: 3487; Member since: 26 Oct 2012)

Its only 'gimmicky' because you don't use it. I personally find UPSM, S-Health, Water-dust resistance, removable battery and multi-window very useful.

The rest of the features I don't use. That doesn't necessarily mean they are gimmick but not useful to ME but could be useful to someone else.

15. Awalker (Posts: 1689; Member since: 15 Aug 2013)

I had the S3 and S4 and I can honestly say there was nothing in Touchwiz that I needed or found useful. The UI felt overwhelmingly bloated and it bogged down both phones. I will probably never buy another Samsung device again unless they follow Motorola's "less is more" approach.

20. shuaibhere (Posts: 1986; Member since: 07 Jul 2012)

Yeah..less is more...that is why they added air command from TW..

31. tech2 (Posts: 3487; Member since: 26 Oct 2012)

lol...true dat +1

Someone give this guy a cookie =)

18. Ashoaib (Posts: 3229; Member since: 15 Nov 2013)

you are right, some people dont use some features and sometime dont even know that certain feature is available... for example, many colleagues of mine dont know what is wifi direct and they get amazed when I use Usb OTG... they didnt knew it that these features are also available in their phones except those who have iphones

52. TechieXP1969 (Posts: 14522; Member since: 25 Sep 2013)

So!? Yes gimmicks aren't a bad thing. Some people will and have found them useful.