Consistent UI means that there is a more gradual learning curve for someone to use an unfamiliar app. There's a reason that Wordstar edit commands are still being used for applications today, rr the familiarity of vi and emacs commands. It was also one of the driving factors in Windows 3.x adoption.
When you do something to break the common and familiar metaphors in software, you had better have a benchmark application that developers will be mimicing for years to come. Unless you're writing the next Office or Photoshop, you will have better convergience if you keep to a standard look and feel that the user will instantly grasp. Bryce may have been beautiful to look at, but functionally it was very difficult to pick up and use. /Ryan -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, December 04, 2009 3:43 AM To: Android Discuss Subject: [android-discuss] Re: Why are iPhone apps prettier than Android apps? Users expectations seem to be lower on UI aspects too. In app ratings, users tend to ask for features rather than a better looking UI. Sometimes users will complain if an app doesn't use the native Android UI. Not sure why, I don't think every app should look the same! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Discuss" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-discuss?hl=en. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Discuss" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-discuss?hl=en.
