Mozilla’s Webian Shell interface will cloak your OS in a browser (video)
With Google’s fleet of Chromebooks making their way to market, Mozilla Labs has decided to release a similarly browser-based desktop interface, known as the Webian Shell. As of now, the prototype app consists of a screen-encompassing web browser, which essentially replaces your desktop interface. There’s an address bar running across the top of the screen, a clock in the bottom right corner, and a tab button for all your web apps. Developed as part of the company’s Mozilla Chromeless project, the tool was written entirely in HTML, CSS and JavaScript and, unlike Chrome OS, is designed to run on top of existing operating systems, rather than replace them. For now, the Shell is still in an early phase of development, looks pretty spartan and can’t control a system’s hardware. Mozilla, however, says it has plans to incorporate multiple home screens, split screen views and an on-screen keyboard, among other features. Windows, Linux and Mac OS X users can download the Shell now, from the source link. Otherwise, you can just head past the break to see a brief demo video.
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ADWLauncher EX brings a whole lot of awesome to your home screens
On Android, your home screen and app drawer are collectively and commonly referred to as the "Launcher." And you’re not stuck with the one that came with your phone. There are plenty of custom launchers out there. And you’re going to want to check out the new ADWLauncher EX.
It brings a whole lot of custom UI goodness to your Android phone. For you old salts, bask in the glory that is ADWLauncher EX. It’s based off the old ADW.Launcher code, but with more sex appeal. Five app drawer styles and behaviors, eight home screen transitions, new icons, fast presets — you’re going to want this.
ADWLauncher EX will cost you about $3.43 — money well spent. Check out the video after the break, and there’s more info and screen shots are at the source link. [JBThemes]
ADWLauncher EX brings a whole lot of awesome to your home screens posted originally by Android Central
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Android Quick App: Zune Home launcher
I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t intrigued by what Windows Phone 7 will be bringing to the proverbial smartphone table in a few short months. And so when we ran across the Zune Home launcher replacement [via FrAndroid], I had to give it a shot. It’s a 99-cent launcher replacement that roughly mimics the UI of the Zune and (even more roughly) Windows Phone 7. It’s definitely not the same experience, though it has potential. Check out the video and download links after the break.
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Home screen tweaks on the Galaxy S
The Galaxy S class of Android smartphones — the T-Mobile Vibrant, AT&T Captivate, Sprint Epic 4G and Verizon Fascinate — bring an all-new Touchwiz user interface. And it has one feature we know a lot of you have been clamoring for — the ability to rearrange entire home screens. We break it down, erm, after the break.
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