Why is it that most users hate the ways device makers and OS platform providers implement proprietary skins for their most desired devices?
Apple has engendered the philosophy that thankfully has taken root in the industry. Make the interface consistent and easy enough for most users to use without having to learn a whole new thing each time you install a new app or upgrade your OS.
In the Desktop world Sony and HP always made pretty great Windows OS and desktop extensions and system additions but users have universally resented and hated the learning curve burden placed upon them.
The added complexity never quite lived up to the promise and potential of skinning. Now user selected apps and widgets have become the preferred method of extending a user’s environment.
When new users acquire a new smartphone they wind up spending a hefty amount of time unistalling stuff and pairing down all the non-standard pre-installed “crapware”.
There is also another categorgy of Crapware that comes in when you download free apps and utilities so a rule of thumb is that caution should be exercised if you hate bunk stuff.
If you are an app-whore prone to grab any andeverything you can, good luck. You’ill need it! if you choose to open up Pandora’s box.
The Skins Game is just about over!
