So there's been a ton of talk over 2.2, but I feel like I should point out some things that I just can't get enough of on the fascinate, and probably the other samsung galaxy S phones.
My Files - For something so simple it seems really stupid that the average android smart phone doesn't include a file manager on board. I owned 3 sony ericsson walkman phones and they all came with a great file manager as a FEATURE PHONE! What idiot could not include one.
Task Manager - This is a less powerful, but VERY useful app, along with the program monitor widget, that keeps the phone running like a dream for your average android newbie. Being less powerful also keep the uninformed from destabilizing their phones by killing apps that shouldn't be killed. I sell phones all day, and 1 in 4 comes back with advanced task killer, and broken blue tooth, email, apps, calls and more. When I can uninstall it and throw up program monitor instead it makes my life so easy, and makes my customers really happy.
The eye candy - The fascinate lock screen is a huge visual upgrade IMO, and makes the phone feel nicer. The puzzle piece interface also allows you to jump straight to whatever notification you're probably unlocking your phone to get at. The dock, and app drawer are a lot nicer than most, even though I use a launcher, I still love the lock screen.
Notification shade - In the notification shade you've got all the pertinent toggles that you'll probably want in a flash without going into settings, or flipping to where ever you left that widget.
Smoother interface - When you go to add an e-mail address on the fascinate you just open the app. I know at least with moto blur you're average 6 clicks from adding your account. Messaging? an extra click. By combining so many features into a single app it feels more integrated, but in fact just ends up wasting time.
I understand that some people hate touchwiz, and there are apps to provide most of the functionality that I mention here, but really some of these features are so much better when integrated, and I fly through my phone standing right next to my boss with his droid X, my co worker with her droid 2, and my dad with his HTC. I think all beefs aside if you were to compare TouchWiz with any other UI, it'll fight to the finish, without adding the complicated settings provided with most aftermarket launchers. Opinions please! What's everyone else think?
(Don't get me wrong, i'd punch a kitten for 2.2, but I still flaunt my phone all day, and feel good about it.)
My Files - For something so simple it seems really stupid that the average android smart phone doesn't include a file manager on board. I owned 3 sony ericsson walkman phones and they all came with a great file manager as a FEATURE PHONE! What idiot could not include one.
Task Manager - This is a less powerful, but VERY useful app, along with the program monitor widget, that keeps the phone running like a dream for your average android newbie. Being less powerful also keep the uninformed from destabilizing their phones by killing apps that shouldn't be killed. I sell phones all day, and 1 in 4 comes back with advanced task killer, and broken blue tooth, email, apps, calls and more. When I can uninstall it and throw up program monitor instead it makes my life so easy, and makes my customers really happy.
The eye candy - The fascinate lock screen is a huge visual upgrade IMO, and makes the phone feel nicer. The puzzle piece interface also allows you to jump straight to whatever notification you're probably unlocking your phone to get at. The dock, and app drawer are a lot nicer than most, even though I use a launcher, I still love the lock screen.
Notification shade - In the notification shade you've got all the pertinent toggles that you'll probably want in a flash without going into settings, or flipping to where ever you left that widget.
Smoother interface - When you go to add an e-mail address on the fascinate you just open the app. I know at least with moto blur you're average 6 clicks from adding your account. Messaging? an extra click. By combining so many features into a single app it feels more integrated, but in fact just ends up wasting time.
I understand that some people hate touchwiz, and there are apps to provide most of the functionality that I mention here, but really some of these features are so much better when integrated, and I fly through my phone standing right next to my boss with his droid X, my co worker with her droid 2, and my dad with his HTC. I think all beefs aside if you were to compare TouchWiz with any other UI, it'll fight to the finish, without adding the complicated settings provided with most aftermarket launchers. Opinions please! What's everyone else think?
(Don't get me wrong, i'd punch a kitten for 2.2, but I still flaunt my phone all day, and feel good about it.)
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