Nokia N9: UI demo
The Nokia N9’s interface is pretty cool. The first thing you notice is that there are no buttons on the phone — everything is done through the massive touchscreen.
I’m particularly impressed with their riff on multi-tasking (1:14 in the video). Switching between apps on the iPhone is a bit of a chore. You need to double-tap the home button (which lately seems finicky to me) and then scroll through a tiny row of app icons. Having a whole screen dedicated to multitasked apps feels more natural, especially since it’s always just a swipe away.
I love my iPhone, but not because of the App Store selection. After all, ten apps is all I need, too. I continue to stick with iOS simply because it handles routine interactions more smoothly than the other smartphone options. But that could change as other manufacturers continue to make interface innovations like this.
