Blackberry 10 - UI demo

The new Blackberry 10 looks strikingly familiar to some other phones we have seen... *Cough* iPhone 4 anybody? On a different not though, the new UI for the latest Blackberry device does have some admirable features. The most standout would be the universal mailbox which combines all of a user's emails into one account from which he or she can view individual accounts or sort as one.

The new drag-n-drop typing system is a novel idea... but will it last? Time and again convenience keyboard typing systems fail because people text in shorthand or are just used to a QWERTY keyboard. Also, since Blackberry is known for their more traditional physical QWERTY keyboard, it is fairly arguable to say they are going to loose a portion of their remaining customer base who have held out against all touchscreen phones. A notably bold move for a company with a traditionally conservative customer base that has shied from radical phone feature overhauls before (remember the Blackberry Pearl?). Make of it what you will, Blackberry may not be around much longer...

Source: CNETTV

Microsoft Surface - Windows RT & Pro

Two models are being put into the works one with  a NVIDIA mobile processor (potentially the Tegra 3 quad-core) and the other with an Intel Core I-5 processor. Boasting a 10.6 inch display that will come in the HD and 1080p varieties. An attachable keyboard is exceedingly thin, also with a convenient kickstand offering an ergonomic tactile input for those who demand the most out of their tablets.  The tablet is set to have a USB 2.0 port, HDMI output, and 32-64GB of internal storage.

The two models, the Windows RT and Windows Pro are the first two to be announced in Microsoft's new line of Surface tablets. The RT is a custom UI specific to the Surface tablets line, and the Windows Pro tablet will daunt a Windows Pro 8 operating system. Check out the Engadget video below!

Haptic UI from Tactus Technology: Touch screen with buttons?

Tactus Technology Introduction from Tactus Technology Inc. on Vimeo

Tactus Technology recently revealed their new touch screen haptic user interface for smartphones.  When prompted by the launching of an application, or the opening of a new message, the screen morphs to raise temporary physical button which gives users a tactile experience when typing. The buttons recede into the screen almost magically when the application or process is ended, leaving the flat phone screen that feels ever so natural against our palms. Check it out in the video!

Source: Android Geeks