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Sharp's Feel UX for Android

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Sharp has debuted a new UI to go along with its upcoming Android devices. While it will not likely see the light of day in Canada, at least not in the near future, the company has struck a relationship with UX design firm frog for the feature set.

The lockscreen is a primary action point here, something that has become increasingly common among Android manufacturers. You’ll be able to access weather, stock and news information, and have access to a variety of widgets.

There doesn’t seem to be an “app drawer” like in traditional launchers, either. A list of apps is available in one tab, with widgets and shortcuts on the two others. Quick access to settings are also a nice touch. A permanent but customizable four-icon dock sits at the bottom of the launcher, giving you quick access to the your calls, emails, browser and whatever else you might need.

We’re not sure if all the changes are good — too many unnecessary shadows in our opinion — but it’s nice to know that manufacturers are working with great design firms, instead of trying and failing on their own, to visually further Android. Check after the break for a demo video of the new Feel UX.

Sharp debuts Feel UX for Android phones in Japan and hopefully elsewhere | MobileSyrup.com

Love the look and lock screen. Meh on the homescreen.

The main interface seems like a step backwards from stock

Actionable lock screens are AWESOME though. It's the only reason I stick with Sense. I have Lockscreen Widgets or whatever it's called, but it's not very good

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Is there anyway you can only select some features from this loader and combine it with others?

I doubt it, the launcher includes the lockscreen

The more the customization the less the chance of getting an updated rom. HTC is a bit different since it has so much community development. It does look nice though.

ICS doesn't really feel like it needs any skins and can stand well enough alone imo.

Hope it gets rolled out for my SH-01D in the ICS update in July.

Can't you always use an alternative launcher?