Palagrin Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 (edited) So - if you're in with the news, you can't have escaped Johnathan Ive's new redesign of iOS on Apple devices (actually, the news has just broken so you might have escaped it!) Anyway, I thought some of you guys might want to discuss it. I've attached some images below. Personally, I really like everything he's done, apart from the homescreen, which I find a little childish and very, very colourful. (Too colourful? I'm not sure - but there are lots of bright, almost neon colours in it!) What do you guys think? EDIT: Oops, don't know why I posted it in this section! Mod, please move it where it needs to go! Edited June 10, 2013 by Palagrin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I'll be more interested to see what they do with it under the shiny new veneer. I have been left feeling a bit disappointed by the last few iOS updates and each one seems to be further dumbed down. One thing I have read about this update which is a wise move is that it will run on older devices and not just the current models. If I could choose 1 feature that they should include it would be the ability to update/sync podcasts on the fly instead of having to search out new episodes manually. iRadio sounds interesting especially if it follows the same line of operation as spotify does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 At first glance, I'm not keen on the flatness, I quite like my notepad app to look a little like a notepad etc. I agree about the colours - if it's going to go simple and flat, then mute the colours as well. I was considering an iphone when I upgrade in Oct, but now I'm not so sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraloves Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 I do really like this however it does remind me a little of the Galaxy but that might just be me. I would like to have a little play on one before I'd have one incase i hate it in practice. This is also making me hold out a bit of hope for the next iPhone to be totally different to the others as that is what is stopping me upgrade to the 5 from the 4, the fact that there is hardly any difference in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emelee Posted June 12, 2013 Share Posted June 12, 2013 There are big enough differences between iPhone 4 and iPhone 5 for me to want to upgrade. A good camera is quite important, as is storage. iPhone 5 is a million times better than iPhone 4 in both regards. I never get decent pictures with my iPhone 4. I have next to no opinions of iOS7 so far. I have to try it out before I make a judgement. I do however remember that I loved iOS6 when that came, so I hope 7 will be even better. Anyone think Apple will release an iPhone 5S before 6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palagrin Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 Having seen iOS7 in the flesh now, it's a definite improvement. And I really have grown fond of the homescreen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 It's growing on me and there are some fantastic changes that should have been done a long time ago. It would be nice to have a range of different 'looks' to choose from because some people will not like the colour scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I've performed the update on our iPads and on the kids phones but am reluctant to do so on mine as I'm not keen on the new pale screen.. I normally wait a while after the updates come out anyway to see what the teething problems might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palagrin Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 I've performed the update on our iPads and on the kids phones but am reluctant to do so on mine as I'm not keen on the new pale screen.. I normally wait a while after the updates come out anyway to see what the teething problems might be. Traditionally there's always been a dark "skin" - I'm not sure if that's available with this release but it might be worth checking your settings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Aw, I can't update to iOS7 because I have an iPad 1. I'm now two iOSs behind! Curse my outdated technology. Fingers crossed that new iPads will be released next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palagrin Posted September 20, 2013 Author Share Posted September 20, 2013 To be honest, it'd probably better that way. I haven't updated my 2nd gen iPod touch because the new software would just kill it - the old tech just does't have the power to cope with the new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumo Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 I upgraded last night. Since then I have had problems with notifications in lock mode. Email (gmail) don't show at all and text messages sometimes show and sometimes don't. I've checked all the settings and restarted etc. Looking online this seems to be a bug some experience. This is the first time I have been annoyed I did an apple upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palagrin Posted September 21, 2013 Author Share Posted September 21, 2013 Apparently some security holes have been unearthed. Not surprising - just be aware. I'm sure Apple will be pushing an upgrade (if it hasn't done so already) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emelee Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Updated to iOS7 a week before ditching iPhone for Samsung Galaxy. Just to see what the fuss was about. Many improvements, though Safari is now way too white! All in all, didn't care for iOS7 enough, so I opt to say farewell to Apple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 My phone is affected by by an ios7 bug which can't be fixed quickly enough as far as I'm concerned. iMessages won't send so I have to send messages as standard texts. Apparently Apple are aware of the problem and will release a fix soon and I hope they hurry up with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Yep myself and my daughter have the same problem Brian, very frustrating! Luckily we have unlimited texts but very unfair on those who don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 Yep myself and my daughter have the same problem Brian, very frustrating! Luckily we have unlimited texts but very unfair on those who don't. I have unlimited texts as well but fortunately most of the people I text on a regular basis use WhatsApp so I've started to use that again as the character limit on texts can be a pain in the backside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 But you're a man Brian, how can a character limit affect you? I'm lucky to get a one word answer from my hubby and son, and then it is often abbreviated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted October 5, 2013 Share Posted October 5, 2013 This is true. I don't go over it often but occasionally the need does arise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palagrin Posted October 5, 2013 Author Share Posted October 5, 2013 Surely if it goes over the word limit it just splits the text into several components? If you have unlimited texts that shouldn't be a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraloves Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I'm suffering from the iMessage bug too really frustrating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 There is a fix for it which I carried out and now it works fine for me. The only annoying thing is that you have to re-enter any wifi passwords as it clears them. Go into Settings > Messages > turn off iMessage Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings Your phone will reboot, this may take a few minutes. Finally, go into Settings > Messages > turn on iMessage This should fix the issue, like I said, it's worked for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian. Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 Surely if it goes over the word limit it just splits the text into several components? If you have unlimited texts that shouldn't be a problem. It doesn't auto split for some reason, it then sends as an MMS by default and I get charged for them. It's not an issue now anyway, I've fixed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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