[nirs]

This is true also for their desktop apps user interface. This trend started with Mac OS 9, when QuickTime started to use that stupid brushed metal theme. Currently there few themes in Apple apps; Aqua (Mail), brushed metal (Safari), iApps (iTunes) and pro (Final Cut).

This make it tricky for 3rd party apps - you have to ask yourself which group your app belongs to. If you want to create iApp or Pro interface, you have to simulate the design because there are no ready made interface elements using those styles.

[alaskamiller]

What's going to be REALLY inconsistent is when Leopard comes out. No one has a clue as to how to deal with it on the continuity because Steve wants it to be black and silver, to match the iMac.