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Re: iOS 7

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Post by Steko »

ctdonath wrote: post #59
crazygringo wrote: post #30

Oh God why. I've got nothing against flat design done well, but this just makes everything so much harder to SEE . Look at the example screen for "Control Center" -- it looks like a geometric indistinguishable mess . The line around buttons is the same as the line dividing sections is almost the same as the line in sliders. The example screen for weather shows thin white text against a light blue background, which I…

Those who knew said it would be "polarizing". Indeed.

Regardless of what they had put out, is anyone doubting that the top comment of the most upvoted HN comment would be a groanfest?

#slatepitch

Re: iOS 7

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Post by cheald »

r00fus wrote: post #305
cheald wrote: post #26

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Activation lock is definitely the coolest bit in there, but from a technical perspective, what does that mean? You're still talking about client-enforced security; will jailbreaks (/similar classes of exploits) be able work around it? This one is a big question mark, since it means that the device is either really locked down, or activation lock is just a marketing bullet point that won't mean much in reality. I'm no…

And what about resale? Will I need to specifically transfer my ownership via Apple?

That was my second thought. Seems like a great way to screw people over via Craigslist.

Re: iOS 7

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Post by _phred »

runjake wrote: post #279
simonbarker87 wrote: post #54

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At the risk of getting flamed, you haven't actually tried it in the real world yet - you've looked at it on you monitor ...

I have. I'm typing this from iOS 7. My opinion has changed little from seeing it on the Keynote to actually using it. Some graphic details don't seem as bad in person and others are much worse. On the plus side, it's very speedy. Plus, it makes existing 3rd party apps look glorious, with their attractive, last-generation looks.

I have a theory that the accelerometer-linked 3D "layer" effects might make the flat interface more usable in person. As in, the subtle perspective shift would make it obvious that a button is a button, etc. Can you comment on that? Are those effects extended to all of the UI elements?

Re: iOS 7

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Post by dhruvmittal »

eyko wrote: post #265
capnjngl wrote: post #127

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Livestream from Apple was OSX-only.

More like Safari-only. I couldn't watch it on Chrome on OSX (unless I changed my user agent to Safari)

Seriously, that was a little absurd. Why exactly does Apple want to limit its audience by only allowing people using Safari on OSX to watch it? I doubt all the markets are so saturated that every potential iPhone, Macbook, and Mac Pro customer is already on OS X.

If I didn't happen to have a Macbook as a work PC for the summer, I'd have missed the Macbook Air announcement. But god, do I want one.

Re: iOS 7

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Post by inovator »

ebzlo wrote: post #262
alexcroox wrote: post #217

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I think I'd still prefer to look at iOS7 everyday than the turd of an interface that Android ships with

Honestly, theyre starting to look very similar.

Unless you've heavily modified your rooted android then yes. Otherwise, at least for me, iOS7 is so much more elegance and eye pleasing.

Re: iOS 7

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Post by volandovengo »

ampsonic wrote: post #12

I actually like the new look, a few of the icons seem off, but I bet they grow on me. The transparency and layers makes a ton of sense to me. Really love control center, I can't wait to have easy access to my brightness. New Photos app looks amazing. Airdrop will be fantastic. New background / multitasking is a huge win. Biggest let down, no inter-app communication improvements. I think that's a huge problem on iOS n…

Totally. If they had announced a back button, I would have been ecstatic.

Re: iOS 7

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Post by silenteh »

_phred wrote: post #313
runjake wrote: post #279

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I have. I'm typing this from iOS 7. My opinion has changed little from seeing it on the Keynote to actually using it. Some graphic details don't seem as bad in person and others are much worse. On the plus side, it's very speedy. Plus, it makes existing 3rd party apps look glorious, with their attractive, last-generation looks.

I have a theory that the accelerometer-linked 3D "layer" effects might make the flat interface more usable in person. As in, the subtle perspective shift would make it obvious that a button is a button, etc. Can you comment on that? Are those effects extended to all of the UI elements?

I personally hope the accelerometer-linked 3D will not also help to make flat the battery which already does not last long.

Re: iOS 7

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Post by gtmtg »

_phred wrote: post #313
runjake wrote: post #279

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I have. I'm typing this from iOS 7. My opinion has changed little from seeing it on the Keynote to actually using it. Some graphic details don't seem as bad in person and others are much worse. On the plus side, it's very speedy. Plus, it makes existing 3rd party apps look glorious, with their attractive, last-generation looks.

I have a theory that the accelerometer-linked 3D "layer" effects might make the flat interface more usable in person. As in, the subtle perspective shift would make it obvious that a button is a button, etc. Can you comment on that? Are those effects extended to all of the UI elements?

I have the beta, and as of right now they aren't - the effects are only for the wallpaper.
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