When you think of Android, what comes to mind? Depending on what device you use, it might be very different from the conception of the person sitting next to you. Most Android devices don’t ship with Google’s stock user interface; instead, they run variant interfaces created by manufacturers like Samsung, HTC, and LG, commonly called “skins.” And with more than 50 million Galaxy devices sold to date, Samsung has become the dominant Android device maker, making its TouchWiz skin the most popular and recognizable Android variant.
On all such devices, the Android core remains the same, but the skin you see on the surface does not. While the stock Android interface from Google has historically been geared toward developers, tinkerers, and the tech-savvy, Samsung’s TouchWiz is an example of how a fresh coat of paint and a handful of bells and whistles can turn Android into a friendly experience for first-time buyers and enthusiasts alike. Let me walk you through the key differences.
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