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New Gmail for Android spotted in IO session video

By Cory Gunther
on 24 May, 2013

Today some news has surfaced about a potential redesign of Google's Gmail for Android. What we're seeing could be something new that is coming soon, or instead just a mockup that was used by Google. What you see below is a screenshot from a Google I/O developer session last week, and it's a completely new Gmail with the slide-out navigation bar and all.

Tumblr releases a new redesigned Holo-inspired Android app

By Cory Gunther
on 8 Apr, 2013

Today we have some excellent news for all you Tumblr fans that have been waiting for a better Android experience straight from Tumblr themselves. This afternoon they've just released their all-new redesigned and improved app for Android complete with a Holo-inspired user interface and more. Check it out after the break.

New York Times Android app updated with tablet UI

By Cory Gunther
on 11 Dec, 2012

More and more apps are slowly being released with redesigned user interfaces specifically with Android tablets in mind. From Netflix to the recently updated YouTube and more. Today the New York Times has just updated their popular Android app complete with a brand new redesigned UI specifically for Android tablets -- and it looks pretty.

Android gets a taste of Windows Phone 8 with WP8 Launcher

By Eric Abent
on 21 Nov, 2012

Most of us already set with Android, but just in case you've been lured by Windows Phone 8's touch-friendly live tiles, you can now have the best of both worlds. Say hello to WP8 Launcher, which adds a Windows 8-style user interface to your Android phone. This means that you don't have to ditch your Android device and buy an all new Windows Phone 8 device to just to use that WP8 user interface.

Netflix for Android updated with improved UI and volume controls

By Cory Gunther
on 10 Apr, 2012

For all you TV and movie watchers Netflix for Android has just received another update today. We aren't seeing much regarding changes to the phone interface but the tablet UI has improved a little, especially with volume controls. I guess the first attempt for on-screen volume adjustment wasn't sitting well with the folks from Netflix.

Sony Xperia S promo video leaks teasing new UI changes

By Cory Gunther
on 20 Feb, 2012

Sony is aiming for a big year in 2012 with Android and today we have a brand new promo video that has leaked. It shows us plenty of what we'll be seeing with their new phones. Xperiablog got their hands on a promo video highlighting key new features of the Sony user interface that shows off a some beautiful new widgets, and even calls the UI "UXP NXT".

Skydroid to offer a Windows 8 user interface on Android

By Sam Koutroulakis
on 24 Jan, 2012

There are countless user interfaces currently available for Android, and that number is steadily growing. It's obvious Windows 8 is going to turn some heads once it hits tablets soon, but what's to stop us from bringing a bit of that metro look to our Android devices? Nothing, if TheRedDrake over at XDA Developers has anything to say about it.

Twitter App gets overhauled too, new UI closer to desktop experience

By Cory Gunther
on 8 Dec, 2011

Facebook isn't the only one in Android land getting a fancy new update. Twitter for Android just received its latest update today that matched it up with the recent changes to the web version. Some might not like the changes but I personally find it quite pleasing and easy to navigate. They've separated everything into four categories: Home, Connect, Discover, and Me.

SPB Software gobbled up by Yandex

By Shane McGlaun
on 28 Nov, 2011

A nice 3D interface certainly makes our smartphones and tablets look better and one of the firms we have talked about a few times called SPB Software is being purchased by another firm called Yandex. The move will see new 3D UIs coming to other things that Android tablets and smartphones, where we have seen SPB Software in the past.

MIUI ROM Getting UI Enhancements, Real MIUI Phone Gets Pictured

By Cory Gunther
on 15 Jul, 2011

Are you guys ready for some delicious looking user interface and lockscreens for your Android? Because the team over at MIUI have released some pictured and screens of their next UI changes and they sure look good. What you are seeing below will land some time extremely soon and is the newest addition to their already popular UI. As always things are polished and run stable as can be over in MIUI town so have no fear.