Do you like iOS7?

whoever,hey · 11-06-2013, 23:24

I got to have a play with iOS 7 today at work, and i do really like it. But whats funny is that NONE of the changes are original. They are all copies of either Android or even Windows phone 8

. Seriously, apple is now copying even Windows phone 8!.

linkinpark875 · 11-06-2013, 23:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoever,hey

I got to have a play with iOS 7 today at work, and i do really like it. But whats funny is that NONE of the changes are original. They are all copies of either Android or even Windows phone 8

. Seriously, apple is now copying even Windows phone 8!.

And Windows 8 is a shocker so I'm surprised anybody would copy it.

whoever,hey · 11-06-2013, 23:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedrewser

I think iOS7 looks really nice and has some good features (which, quite frankly I don't care if Android have them, I've never used Android so it matters not a jot to me).

What an hilarious blinkered customer you are.

whoever,hey · 11-06-2013, 23:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkinpark875

And Windows 8 is a shocker so I'm surprised anybody would copy it.

I dont have windows 8, but we were comparing them in the office side by side and the messaging looks identical now.

whoever,hey · 11-06-2013, 23:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by -GONZO-

Three sales number will be going straight on that list once I'm on iOS7

Can you not already block numbers on iOS 6?

The Lord Lucan · 11-06-2013, 23:38

Jailbroken yes.

whoever,hey · 11-06-2013, 23:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan

Jailbroken yes.

No then. Thats not iOS 6 any more.

I'm sure i used to block numbers on my iphone 4

.

cnbcwatcher · 11-06-2013, 23:56

I haven't seen it yet so I have no opinion on it.

psionic · 12-06-2013, 01:27

Finally got it installed this evening. Must say I'm finding it refreshing. Nice animations and transitions. Generally feels very responsive. It's a little over colourful in places though, and some of the narrow fonts used now aren't so easy on the eye. Shame iTunes radio appears to be US only at present.

JasonWatkins · 12-06-2013, 06:47

I'm tempted to try and get it now I suppose because I really do like the look of it, but part of the reason I moved away from Android is because I wanted to get away from farting around with custom roms.

(and yes, i know you don't have to .. but .

)

I did read of a way earlier to downgrade back to iOS 6 if there are any problems so I don't know .. it's tempting .

Air Resistance · 12-06-2013, 07:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkinpark875

And Windows 8 is a shocker so I'm surprised anybody would copy it.

Have you ever even used a windows 8 phone? They have probably the most fun, easy to use and user friendly os's out there.

Steven L Hunter · 12-06-2013, 08:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by psionic

Finally got it installed this evening. Must say I'm finding it refreshing. Nice animations and transitions. Generally feels very responsive. It's a little over colourful in places though, and some of the narrow fonts used now aren't so easy on the eye. Shame iTunes radio appears to be US only at present.

How did everyone manage to install it mines still says my current software is up to date?

clonmult · 12-06-2013, 08:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by psionic

Finally got it installed this evening. Must say I'm finding it refreshing. Nice animations and transitions. Generally feels very responsive. It's a little over colourful in places though, and some of the narrow fonts used now aren't so easy on the eye. Shame iTunes radio appears to be US only at present.

You either have an iPhone 4S or 5, don't you? A mate has it on his iPhone 4, and it is far from smooth (although he likes it, and its good for a beta). The overall look and response is similar to a cheap Android device with a pastel skin.

JasonWatkins · 12-06-2013, 08:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steven L Hunter

How did everyone manage to install it mines still says my current software is up to date?

If you're part of the apple developer program you can download the beta and flash it - I read that there's a way of paying around $8 dollars US to join it I think.

clonmult · 12-06-2013, 08:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoever,hey

I got to have a play with iOS 7 today at work, and i do really like it. But whats funny is that NONE of the changes are original. They are all copies of either Android or even Windows phone 8

. Seriously, apple is now copying even Windows phone 8!.

Or Symbian or webOS (which is where the card style multi tasking was first seen).

psionic · 12-06-2013, 08:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by clonmult

You either have an iPhone 4S or 5, don't you? A mate has it on his iPhone 4, and it is far from smooth (although he likes it, and its good for a beta). The overall look and response is similar to a cheap Android device with a pastel skin.

Yep. It's an iPhone 5. But so were all the demo units at WWDC.

thedrewser · 12-06-2013, 10:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by whoever,hey

What an hilarious blinkered customer you are.

When I have an iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, my wife has an iPhone, virtually all the people I communicate with regularly have an Iphone and or an iPad, it would cause me such a hassle to move to another platform, why would I bother when i have seen nothing to wow me on those.

Also, the amount of money I have spent on apps and accessories means I would have to re-buy, money I don't particularly want to spend.

Having a pick and mix approach to OSs across multiple devices is not, in my opinion, getting best value. The extra value (which often is unquantifiable) comes from intra-OS syncing across devices. I would have the same attitude if I was in a Android or Windows environment. Is it blinkered? You may say so, but I'm fully aware of what other OSs can do, and as I say, they may be classed as "better" by some but there's not enough to want to make me move.

linkinpark875 · 12-06-2013, 10:45

See here:

http://www.zdnet.com/dare-apple-move...-7-7000016694/

whoever,hey · 12-06-2013, 19:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by thedrewser

When I have an iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, my wife has an iPhone, virtually all the people I communicate with regularly have an Iphone and or an iPad, it would cause me such a hassle to move to another platform, why would I bother when i have seen nothing to wow me on those.

Also, the amount of money I have spent on apps and accessories means I would have to re-buy, money I don't particularly want to spend.

Having a pick and mix approach to OSs across multiple devices is not, in my opinion, getting best value. The extra value (which often is unquantifiable) comes from intra-OS syncing across devices. I would have the same attitude if I was in a Android or Windows environment. Is it blinkered? You may say so, but I'm fully aware of what other OSs can do, and as I say, they may be classed as "better" by some but there's not enough to want to make me move.

Well, you post makes it sound like your the one losing out tbh. Not even known what the competition has and you dont even care is exactly whats blinkered about it. You are so deep in the Apple ecosystem you cant even look at competition because you are locked in so deep. The fact iOS7 has no original new features but you just dont care i just find shocking. I really do. I feel sorry for you.

alanwarwic · 12-06-2013, 19:50

Well they have finally gone and done it. They have accepted it is an Xbox like platform and added a controller API for game controller units.

It will help sell bigger iPads and the the currently, purposely limited by design, Apple TV.
A souped up Apple Game TV is logical and very quick to design. But more likely they want to focus it on iPads and phones for now. A bit naive of me to be earlier think they would move to putting buttons and stuff on the actual device.

Silly poll really, considering only the developers here have it.
Simply not in any 'non anonymous' interest to vote anything other then positive.

JasonWatkins · 12-06-2013, 20:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanwarwic

Silly poll really, considering only the developers here have it

Googling "download ios 7 now" will link you to a few places to get it nefariously. You can also apparently get it fully legally by joining the developer program.

Quote:

Apple only offers the iOS 7 beta to registered developers, but there are services that let users pay a smaller fee to download the iOS 7 beta ahead of the official release.

http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/06....qxDv2wkF.dpuf

cnbcwatcher · 12-06-2013, 22:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkinpark875

And Windows 8 is a shocker so I'm surprised anybody would copy it.

I agree. Why would Apple of all companies copy that heap of junk?

Zack06 · 12-06-2013, 23:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher

I agree. Why would Apple of all companies copy that heap of junk?

You say that as if Apple is "vastly superior" to Microsoft. Let's not forget the reason why Apple is even still in business.

JasonWatkins · 12-06-2013, 23:26

....................

alanwarwic · 12-06-2013, 23:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonWatkins

Googling "download ios 7 now" will link you to a few places to get it nefariously...

Only PC malware thatta way.
But are developers still flogging IDs?

View Poll Results: Do you like iOS7?
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11-06-2013, 23:24	#51
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	I got to have a play with iOS 7 today at work, and i do really like it. But whats funny is that NONE of the changes are original. They are all copies of either Android or even Windows phone 8 . Seriously, apple is now copying even Windows phone 8!.

11-06-2013, 23:25	#52
linkinpark875 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 24,424	Quote: Originally Posted by whoever,hey I got to have a play with iOS 7 today at work, and i do really like it. But whats funny is that NONE of the changes are original. They are all copies of either Android or even Windows phone 8 . Seriously, apple is now copying even Windows phone 8!. And Windows 8 is a shocker so I'm surprised anybody would copy it.

11-06-2013, 23:29	#53
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	Quote: Originally Posted by thedrewser I think iOS7 looks really nice and has some good features (which, quite frankly I don't care if Android have them, I've never used Android so it matters not a jot to me). What an hilarious blinkered customer you are.

11-06-2013, 23:30	#54
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	Quote: Originally Posted by linkinpark875 And Windows 8 is a shocker so I'm surprised anybody would copy it. I dont have windows 8, but we were comparing them in the office side by side and the messaging looks identical now.

11-06-2013, 23:33	#55
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	Quote: Originally Posted by -GONZO- Three sales number will be going straight on that list once I'm on iOS7 Can you not already block numbers on iOS 6?

11-06-2013, 23:38	#56
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	Jailbroken yes.

11-06-2013, 23:40	#57
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	Quote: Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan Jailbroken yes. No then. Thats not iOS 6 any more. I'm sure i used to block numbers on my iphone 4 .

11-06-2013, 23:56	#58
cnbcwatcher Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At college, in L.A.'s office Posts: 54,221	I haven't seen it yet so I have no opinion on it.

12-06-2013, 01:27	#59
psionic Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crystal Palace TX Posts: 19,702	Finally got it installed this evening. Must say I'm finding it refreshing. Nice animations and transitions. Generally feels very responsive. It's a little over colourful in places though, and some of the narrow fonts used now aren't so easy on the eye. Shame iTunes radio appears to be US only at present.

12-06-2013, 06:47	#60
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	I'm tempted to try and get it now I suppose because I really do like the look of it, but part of the reason I moved away from Android is because I wanted to get away from farting around with custom roms. (and yes, i know you don't have to .. but . ) I did read of a way earlier to downgrade back to iOS 6 if there are any problems so I don't know .. it's tempting .

12-06-2013, 07:49	#61
Air Resistance Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire Posts: 5,008	Quote: Originally Posted by linkinpark875 And Windows 8 is a shocker so I'm surprised anybody would copy it. Have you ever even used a windows 8 phone? They have probably the most fun, easy to use and user friendly os's out there.

12-06-2013, 08:15	#62
Steven L Hunter Guest Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 10,517	Quote: Originally Posted by psionic Finally got it installed this evening. Must say I'm finding it refreshing. Nice animations and transitions. Generally feels very responsive. It's a little over colourful in places though, and some of the narrow fonts used now aren't so easy on the eye. Shame iTunes radio appears to be US only at present. How did everyone manage to install it mines still says my current software is up to date?

12-06-2013, 08:22	#63
clonmult Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,291	Quote: Originally Posted by psionic Finally got it installed this evening. Must say I'm finding it refreshing. Nice animations and transitions. Generally feels very responsive. It's a little over colourful in places though, and some of the narrow fonts used now aren't so easy on the eye. Shame iTunes radio appears to be US only at present. You either have an iPhone 4S or 5, don't you? A mate has it on his iPhone 4, and it is far from smooth (although he likes it, and its good for a beta). The overall look and response is similar to a cheap Android device with a pastel skin.

12-06-2013, 08:41	#64
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	Quote: Originally Posted by Steven L Hunter How did everyone manage to install it mines still says my current software is up to date? If you're part of the apple developer program you can download the beta and flash it - I read that there's a way of paying around $8 dollars US to join it I think.

12-06-2013, 08:55	#65
clonmult Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Posts: 3,291	Quote: Originally Posted by whoever,hey I got to have a play with iOS 7 today at work, and i do really like it. But whats funny is that NONE of the changes are original. They are all copies of either Android or even Windows phone 8 . Seriously, apple is now copying even Windows phone 8!. Or Symbian or webOS (which is where the card style multi tasking was first seen).

12-06-2013, 08:59	#66
psionic Forum Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Crystal Palace TX Posts: 19,702	Quote: Originally Posted by clonmult You either have an iPhone 4S or 5, don't you? A mate has it on his iPhone 4, and it is far from smooth (although he likes it, and its good for a beta). The overall look and response is similar to a cheap Android device with a pastel skin. Yep. It's an iPhone 5. But so were all the demo units at WWDC.

12-06-2013, 10:16	#67
thedrewser Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,818	Quote: Originally Posted by whoever,hey What an hilarious blinkered customer you are. When I have an iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, my wife has an iPhone, virtually all the people I communicate with regularly have an Iphone and or an iPad, it would cause me such a hassle to move to another platform, why would I bother when i have seen nothing to wow me on those. Also, the amount of money I have spent on apps and accessories means I would have to re-buy, money I don't particularly want to spend. Having a pick and mix approach to OSs across multiple devices is not, in my opinion, getting best value. The extra value (which often is unquantifiable) comes from intra-OS syncing across devices. I would have the same attitude if I was in a Android or Windows environment. Is it blinkered? You may say so, but I'm fully aware of what other OSs can do, and as I say, they may be classed as "better" by some but there's not enough to want to make me move.

12-06-2013, 10:45	#68
linkinpark875 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 24,424	See here: http://www.zdnet.com/dare-apple-move...-7-7000016694/

12-06-2013, 19:32	#69
whoever,hey Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 30,072	Quote: Originally Posted by thedrewser When I have an iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, my wife has an iPhone, virtually all the people I communicate with regularly have an Iphone and or an iPad, it would cause me such a hassle to move to another platform, why would I bother when i have seen nothing to wow me on those. Also, the amount of money I have spent on apps and accessories means I would have to re-buy, money I don't particularly want to spend. Having a pick and mix approach to OSs across multiple devices is not, in my opinion, getting best value. The extra value (which often is unquantifiable) comes from intra-OS syncing across devices. I would have the same attitude if I was in a Android or Windows environment. Is it blinkered? You may say so, but I'm fully aware of what other OSs can do, and as I say, they may be classed as "better" by some but there's not enough to want to make me move. Well, you post makes it sound like your the one losing out tbh. Not even known what the competition has and you dont even care is exactly whats blinkered about it. You are so deep in the Apple ecosystem you cant even look at competition because you are locked in so deep. The fact iOS7 has no original new features but you just dont care i just find shocking. I really do. I feel sorry for you.

12-06-2013, 19:50	#70
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	Well they have finally gone and done it. They have accepted it is an Xbox like platform and added a controller API for game controller units. It will help sell bigger iPads and the the currently, purposely limited by design, Apple TV. A souped up Apple Game TV is logical and very quick to design. But more likely they want to focus it on iPads and phones for now. A bit naive of me to be earlier think they would move to putting buttons and stuff on the actual device. Silly poll really, considering only the developers here have it. Simply not in any 'non anonymous' interest to vote anything other then positive.

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12-06-2013, 20:00	#71
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	Quote: Originally Posted by alanwarwic Silly poll really, considering only the developers here have it Googling "download ios 7 now" will link you to a few places to get it nefariously. You can also apparently get it fully legally by joining the developer program. Quote: Apple only offers the iOS 7 beta to registered developers, but there are services that let users pay a smaller fee to download the iOS 7 beta ahead of the official release. http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/06....qxDv2wkF.dpuf

12-06-2013, 22:52	#72
cnbcwatcher Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: At college, in L.A.'s office Posts: 54,221	Quote: Originally Posted by linkinpark875 And Windows 8 is a shocker so I'm surprised anybody would copy it. I agree. Why would Apple of all companies copy that heap of junk?

12-06-2013, 23:04	#73
Zack06 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 27,438	Quote: Originally Posted by cnbcwatcher I agree. Why would Apple of all companies copy that heap of junk? You say that as if Apple is "vastly superior" to Microsoft. Let's not forget the reason why Apple is even still in business.

12-06-2013, 23:26	#74
JasonWatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 53,670	....................

12-06-2013, 23:26	#75
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	Quote: Originally Posted by JasonWatkins Googling "download ios 7 now" will link you to a few places to get it nefariously... Only PC malware thatta way. But are developers still flogging IDs?