Windows Phone Thoughts: HTC's New TouchFlo 3D User Interface

"HTC's TouchFLO 3D UI manages to make Windows Mobile hip but after HTC unveiled its Sense UI for the Hero, we're sure that more than few of the WinMo faithful were tempted to switch over to Android to get in on all of the new hotness. But to the fanboys who dare not think of committing such heresy we ask that you take a look at the image..."

HTC's TouchFlo interface continues to evolve, adding more features, more speed, and going deeper into the operating system. That's a good thing. What's frustrating though is how HTC wants to use their software as a differentiating feature from device to device, giving users of perfectly capable hardware (say, the Touch Diamond) no way to get this enhanced software experience. Some turn to illegal ROMs to get the software, which is unfortunate. Check out the video after the break showing the software in action on a forthcoming HTC device - what I find most interesting about it is that other than the softkeys, you can't really tell this is a Windows Mobile smartphone based on the UI - HTC has changed the start menu flag and even the system tray icons. Interesting!