Do you like iOS7?

KieranDS · 10-06-2013, 20:39

Poll up.

(judge from an aesthetic viewpoint and/or based on the features demoed.)

alan1302 · 10-06-2013, 20:40

Don't know - never used it

Looks nice enough though - a fresher look

AxG · 10-06-2013, 20:44

Will watch the videos on the Apple site, but can't decide yet, have to try it first. However some of the new icons look garish, especially the safari one.

ukp · 10-06-2013, 20:51

Voted yes only because it reminds me of my android phone. Shame apple couldn't think of anything original.

Zack06 · 10-06-2013, 20:53

It certainly looks "familiar" but besides the UI update, there isn't anything ground-breaking about it. It feels like Apple spent too much time copying Android to care about any other features.

paulbrock · 10-06-2013, 20:59

Do I like it, versus what? Better than iOS 6, sure. Better than 4.2, not so much.

alan1302 · 10-06-2013, 21:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zack06

It certainly looks "familiar" but besides the UI update, there isn't anything ground-breaking about it. It feels like Apple spent too much time copying Android to care about any other features.

So what groundbreaking things are you expecting?

Maybe there is nothing much in the way of newness to come in hone now - more refinements.

jabbamk1 · 10-06-2013, 21:17

Reminds me of a better looking version of MIUI.

Zack06 · 10-06-2013, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan1302

So what groundbreaking things are you expecting?

Maybe there is nothing much in the way of newness to come in hone now - more refinements.

Well if I could tell you, I'd be rich. But I was expecting a little more than a glossy, sparkly UI and more stolen features. Especially with Apple's history in innovation.

biggebruv · 10-06-2013, 21:18

will this work with iphone 4?

if it does id imagine the whole system would be prone to slowdowns on an iphone4 no?

id like to install it but part of me thinks I should leave my iphone on the current iOS im on now

psionic · 10-06-2013, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggebruv

will this work with iphone 4?

if it does id imagine the whole system would be prone to slowdowns on an iphone4 no?

id like to install it but part of me thinks I should leave my iphone on the current iOS im on now

Apparently yes.

Whether all features will be available and how it effects battery life or general responsiveness (especially on the older devices) remains to be seen. Beta testers (at least the unofficial non-developers) will no doubt share their findings over the next few days....

alan1302 · 10-06-2013, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zack06

Well if I could tell you, I'd be rich. But I was expecting a little more than a glossy, sparkly UI and more stolen features. Especially with Apple's history in innovation.

Never found them innovative - good at making something work well. Like the original iPhone which showed how a touch screen phone should work.

JasonWatkins · 10-06-2013, 21:50

i've just seen it and i do like the look of it. i did also think of MIUI as well, and i quite liked that when I had my S2 - never tried it on my S3.

The control centre is a good idea as well - just hope it works as well as it seems. hopefully it'll give the battery life a nice bump as well.

Definitely looking forward to using it - i've got a 4s so it should work fairly well I'd hope

whoever,hey · 10-06-2013, 21:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggebruv

will this work with iphone 4?

if it does id imagine the whole system would be prone to slowdowns on an iphone4 no?

id like to install it but part of me thinks I should leave my iphone on the current iOS im on now

You'll be able to install it, but you wont know what features will be enabled for your device or how it will slow it down.

TheBigM · 10-06-2013, 21:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by psionic

Apparently yes.

Whether all features will be available and how it effects battery life or general responsiveness (especially on the older devices) remains to be seen. Beta testers (at least the unofficial non-developers) will no doubt share their findings over the next few days....

All features will go to most recent devices I think (iphone 5, ipad 4, ipod 5).

Some, not all, features will go to older devices. I think Airdrop was one feature that won't be going to older devices.

alan1302 · 10-06-2013, 22:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoever,hey

You'll be able to install it, but you wont know what features will be enabled for your device or how it will slow it down.

If Apple allow you to install it then you will also be able to know what is and isn't working on it.

whoever,hey · 10-06-2013, 22:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by alan1302

If Apple allow you to install it then you will also be able to know what is and isn't working on it.

They wont tell you want isn't included when you install it OTA from whats announced this WWDC.

Roush · 10-06-2013, 23:14

From the Beta 1 Release Notes:

Dynamic wallpaper is not available on iPhone 4.
Blurred layers are not available on iPhone 4.
Parallax is not available on iPhone 4.
Letterpress text is not available on iPhone 4.
Weather conditions are not animated on iPhone 4.

Looks like the 4S gets everything along with the 5.

KieranDS · 10-06-2013, 23:39

Some screens from the Beta

http://9to5mac.com/2013/06/10/welcom...ntelligence%29

TelevisionUser · 10-06-2013, 23:39

There are some mixed reactions out there in Twitterland to the new OS, e.g. dedicated Apple users saying that Jony Ive has effectively ruined iOS.

Fortunately, as an Android user, these changes don't in any way affect me but I can understand why some iPhone users would feel this way because from what I've been watching these come across as regressive changes and unnecessary design changes for their own sake a la Microsoft.

paulbrock · 10-06-2013, 23:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roush

Looks like the 4S gets everything along with the 5.

4s doesn't get Airflow.

psionic · 10-06-2013, 23:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by KieranDS

Some screens from the Beta

http://9to5mac.com/2013/06/10/welcom...ntelligence%29

It's only with these screenshots that I've just noticed the signal strength bars have been replaced by a line of circles.

KieranDS · 10-06-2013, 23:51

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMbujUpCQAAfnd4.jpg:large

It looks much better with a different wallpaper.

Steven L Hunter · 11-06-2013, 00:00

The only thing I don't like what I've just noticed is the signal bars are now circles

mjdj1689 · 11-06-2013, 00:07

Has anyone got a screen shot of the ios7 where you can block phone calls and text message screens please ?

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10-06-2013, 20:39	#1
KieranDS Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London Posts: 15,938	Do you like iOS7? Poll up. (judge from an aesthetic viewpoint and/or based on the features demoed.)

10-06-2013, 20:40	#2
alan1302 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Yorks Posts: 6,180	Don't know - never used it Looks nice enough though - a fresher look

10-06-2013, 20:44	#3
AxG Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: The ⓩorro of ⓩero Posts: 6,829	Will watch the videos on the Apple site, but can't decide yet, have to try it first. However some of the new icons look garish, especially the safari one.

10-06-2013, 20:51	#4
ukp Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North East Posts: 322	Voted yes only because it reminds me of my android phone. Shame apple couldn't think of anything original.

10-06-2013, 20:53	#5
Zack06 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 27,438	It certainly looks "familiar" but besides the UI update, there isn't anything ground-breaking about it. It feels like Apple spent too much time copying Android to care about any other features.

10-06-2013, 20:59	#6
paulbrock Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wapping, London Posts: 16,222	Do I like it, versus what? Better than iOS 6, sure. Better than 4.2, not so much.

10-06-2013, 21:17	#7
alan1302 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Yorks Posts: 6,180	Quote: Originally Posted by Zack06 It certainly looks "familiar" but besides the UI update, there isn't anything ground-breaking about it. It feels like Apple spent too much time copying Android to care about any other features. So what groundbreaking things are you expecting? Maybe there is nothing much in the way of newness to come in hone now - more refinements.

10-06-2013, 21:17	#8
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Reminds me of a better looking version of MIUI.

10-06-2013, 21:18	#9
Zack06 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 27,438	Quote: Originally Posted by alan1302 So what groundbreaking things are you expecting? Maybe there is nothing much in the way of newness to come in hone now - more refinements. Well if I could tell you, I'd be rich. But I was expecting a little more than a glossy, sparkly UI and more stolen features. Especially with Apple's history in innovation.

10-06-2013, 21:18	#10
biggebruv Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Dublin,Ireland Posts: 6,460	will this work with iphone 4? if it does id imagine the whole system would be prone to slowdowns on an iphone4 no? id like to install it but part of me thinks I should leave my iphone on the current iOS im on now

10-06-2013, 21:38	#11
psionic Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crystal Palace TX Posts: 19,702	Quote: Originally Posted by biggebruv will this work with iphone 4? if it does id imagine the whole system would be prone to slowdowns on an iphone4 no? id like to install it but part of me thinks I should leave my iphone on the current iOS im on now Apparently yes. Whether all features will be available and how it effects battery life or general responsiveness (especially on the older devices) remains to be seen. Beta testers (at least the unofficial non-developers) will no doubt share their findings over the next few days....

10-06-2013, 21:43	#12
alan1302 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Yorks Posts: 6,180	Quote: Originally Posted by Zack06 Well if I could tell you, I'd be rich. But I was expecting a little more than a glossy, sparkly UI and more stolen features. Especially with Apple's history in innovation. Never found them innovative - good at making something work well. Like the original iPhone which showed how a touch screen phone should work.

10-06-2013, 21:50	#13
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	i've just seen it and i do like the look of it. i did also think of MIUI as well, and i quite liked that when I had my S2 - never tried it on my S3. The control centre is a good idea as well - just hope it works as well as it seems. hopefully it'll give the battery life a nice bump as well. Definitely looking forward to using it - i've got a 4s so it should work fairly well I'd hope

10-06-2013, 21:54	#14
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	Quote: Originally Posted by biggebruv will this work with iphone 4? if it does id imagine the whole system would be prone to slowdowns on an iphone4 no? id like to install it but part of me thinks I should leave my iphone on the current iOS im on now You'll be able to install it, but you wont know what features will be enabled for your device or how it will slow it down.

10-06-2013, 21:54	#15
TheBigM Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: moon Posts: 12,983	Quote: Originally Posted by psionic Apparently yes. Whether all features will be available and how it effects battery life or general responsiveness (especially on the older devices) remains to be seen. Beta testers (at least the unofficial non-developers) will no doubt share their findings over the next few days.... All features will go to most recent devices I think (iphone 5, ipad 4, ipod 5). Some, not all, features will go to older devices. I think Airdrop was one feature that won't be going to older devices.

10-06-2013, 22:01	#16
alan1302 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Yorks Posts: 6,180	Quote: Originally Posted by whoever,hey You'll be able to install it, but you wont know what features will be enabled for your device or how it will slow it down. If Apple allow you to install it then you will also be able to know what is and isn't working on it.

10-06-2013, 22:26	#17
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	Quote: Originally Posted by alan1302 If Apple allow you to install it then you will also be able to know what is and isn't working on it. They wont tell you want isn't included when you install it OTA from whats announced this WWDC.

10-06-2013, 23:14	#18
Roush Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,938	From the Beta 1 Release Notes: Dynamic wallpaper is not available on iPhone 4. Blurred layers are not available on iPhone 4. Parallax is not available on iPhone 4. Letterpress text is not available on iPhone 4. Weather conditions are not animated on iPhone 4. Looks like the 4S gets everything along with the 5.

10-06-2013, 23:39	#19
KieranDS Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London Posts: 15,938	Some screens from the Beta http://9to5mac.com/2013/06/10/welcom...ntelligence%29

10-06-2013, 23:39	#20
TelevisionUser Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Storbritannia Posts: 28,930	There are some mixed reactions out there in Twitterland to the new OS, e.g. dedicated Apple users saying that Jony Ive has effectively ruined iOS. Fortunately, as an Android user, these changes don't in any way affect me but I can understand why some iPhone users would feel this way because from what I've been watching these come across as regressive changes and unnecessary design changes for their own sake a la Microsoft.

10-06-2013, 23:47	#21
paulbrock Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wapping, London Posts: 16,222	Quote: Originally Posted by Roush Looks like the 4S gets everything along with the 5. 4s doesn't get Airflow.

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10-06-2013, 23:47	#22
psionic Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crystal Palace TX Posts: 19,702	Quote: Originally Posted by KieranDS Some screens from the Beta http://9to5mac.com/2013/06/10/welcom...ntelligence%29 It's only with these screenshots that I've just noticed the signal strength bars have been replaced by a line of circles.

10-06-2013, 23:51	#23
KieranDS Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London Posts: 15,938	https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BMbujUpCQAAfnd4.jpg:large It looks much better with a different wallpaper.

11-06-2013, 00:00	#24
Steven L Hunter Guest Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,517	The only thing I don't like what I've just noticed is the signal bars are now circles

11-06-2013, 00:07	#25
mjdj1689 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2,470	Has anyone got a screen shot of the ios7 where you can block phone calls and text message screens please ?