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iCloud Beta Incorporates iOS 7 Look and Feel

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Re: iCloud Beta Incorporates iOS 7 Look and Feel

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Post by sirn »

khalidmbajwa wrote: post #21
myko wrote: post #9

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Not really. Windows (Metro) is completely flat, there is no depth and it is very difficult to distinguish controls. The direction Apple is taking adds a bit of depth to help distinguish most controls, similar to Android design guidelines.

Honest question: What depth ? All i see is flat all around.

In iOS7, menu transparency that blur the content below it give a sense of depth in a similar way drop shadows do. UI elements are in the top layer, with content in the lower layer. Parallax in the home screen is also there to add depth, as well as a very subtle transparency in some app that allow you to see your (blurred) wallpaper while in app.

There are also some interesting use of solid color to indicate interactable elements (icons or links that are part of the UI are in the same solid color) that will be greyed out when there are layer above it (e.g. via action sheet).

Most of these are not in the iCloud website, however. And I'm still not sure I like the new visual style.

Re: iCloud Beta Incorporates iOS 7 Look and Feel

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Post by navs »

k-mcgrady wrote: post #38
navs wrote: post #33

So I guess we're stuck with the Reminders and Contacts icons looking that way. I know it's a silly thing to be upset about but damn if they ain't two of the more hideous icon redesigns for iOS 7. Notes has this subtle textured background. I'm not a visual designer so I don't understand the reasoning behind why but shouldn't it be a clean white like the calendar, more in keeping with the iOS 7 aesthetic?

What are your objections to the contacts icon? I'm not fond of the reminders one but contacts doesn't look too bad. My only problem with it would be that it still maintains a slightly skeuomorphic look with the ABCD tabs down the side.

That's my primary objection. While the rest of the icons look so light and minimalist, the Contacts icon feels heavier, more complex.

Re: iCloud Beta Incorporates iOS 7 Look and Feel

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Post by joethompson »

johnymontana wrote: post #40

I'm curious what technologies are being used for the web version of Keynote / Pages / Numbers. Is Apple using a javascript implementation of Foundation / CoreGraphics, etc. - similar to Objective-J / Cappuccino?

Still seems to be based on SproutCore. You can see the list of acknowledgements at the top of one of iWork's source files (https://beta.icloud.com/applications/iw/1ABeta108/editor/1AB...) to get a rough idea of what they're using.

Re: iCloud Beta Incorporates iOS 7 Look and Feel

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Post by dougbarrett »

Aloisius wrote: post #29
UVB-76 wrote: post #22

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This will likely come with OS X Mavericks, which will introduce a Maps app

Why would a JS library to show maps on the web come at the same time as a Maps app?

The Maps app could use the JS library for rendering. It's possible the app could have a chrome with different features, but use Web Kit to render the actual map.

Re: iCloud Beta Incorporates iOS 7 Look and Feel

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Post by glhaynes »

mitchty wrote: post #39
voxmatt wrote: post #34

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I've been using the developer preview for a few months and can confirm that, at least for me, the disagreements start to fade pretty quickly. Not to say that their aren't still some problems, but that initial shock seems to be mostly that - just a shock. As for the iCloud Beta, I actually like this design approach more in the browser. I think the larger screen actually helps the thin font choices and lines feel more…

Also agree, ios 7 is really nice when in use. Static images don't quite do the "feel" differences in how you interact. That said, i also am in love with Helvetica Neue now. Was a bit so-so initially but it actually grows on you.

It literally grew on users when they dropped the "Ultralight" from Helvetica Neue Ultralight (3rd beta).

Re: iCloud Beta Incorporates iOS 7 Look and Feel

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Post by mitchty »

glhaynes wrote: post #55
mitchty wrote: post #39

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Also agree, ios 7 is really nice when in use. Static images don't quite do the "feel" differences in how you interact. That said, i also am in love with Helvetica Neue now. Was a bit so-so initially but it actually grows on you.

It literally grew on users when they dropped the "Ultralight" from Helvetica Neue Ultralight (3rd beta).

True enough, I didn't install ios7 on my main phone until beta4/5 so any use prior was mostly on an old 4s just to see if things compiled/ran.

Re: iCloud Beta Incorporates iOS 7 Look and Feel

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Post by micampe »

glhaynes wrote: post #55
mitchty wrote: post #39

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Also agree, ios 7 is really nice when in use. Static images don't quite do the "feel" differences in how you interact. That said, i also am in love with Helvetica Neue now. Was a bit so-so initially but it actually grows on you.

It literally grew on users when they dropped the "Ultralight" from Helvetica Neue Ultralight (3rd beta).

It's a widespread misconception, but it's never been ultralight. Screenshot from beta 1: http://cl.ly/PhA6

Re: iCloud Beta Incorporates iOS 7 Look and Feel

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Post by acak »

Helvetica Neue - that wonderful font again.

Sorry for being off-topic: can anyone please recommend a (legal/accepted) way for licensed use of Helvetica Neue on websites/apps without having to purchase it from expensive font vendors like Adobe or Myfonts?

Re: iCloud Beta Incorporates iOS 7 Look and Feel

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Post by richbradshaw »

acak wrote: post #58

Helvetica Neue - that wonderful font again. Sorry for being off-topic: can anyone please recommend a (legal/accepted) way for licensed use of Helvetica Neue on websites/apps without having to purchase it from expensive font vendors like Adobe or Myfonts?

Remember that all OSX/iOS users will be able to see it, so it may be that it's not an issue, depending on your demographic.
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