Mobile OSs iOS can never change. That's why it's boring.

[spinedoc77]

I accept your apology for your superficial post.

I accept your superficial post for my fake apology.

 

[dojoman]

Yes it's boring because it's simple to use. Why fix something when it's not broken? Sure Apple could go Android route with animated background picture and all kinds of widgets and what not but that's not the way. Complicated home screen can get boring overtime too.

 

[thatappleguytoday]

iOS can change without losing the wall of icons. Just look at whats being done with jailbroken iPhones. Notification center is being used to its full potential. The swipe left search page is being used to it's potential. There are ways to freshen up iOS without doing a complete overhaul.

I dont this the operating system needs to be changed much, but give it a little freedom.

For example, I STILL can't place icons anywhere on the homescreen, but they gotta stay in order. What if I want just a left side of icons only? Iconoclasm JB style I'm referring too.

iOS just needs a few tweaks...we all should appreciate it's security and ease of use.

Lets see what Ivey brings to the table for the next big iOS update

 

[Dave.UK]

Yes it's boring because it's simple to use. Why fix something when it's not broken? Sure Apple could go Android route with animated background picture and all kinds of widgets and what not but that's not the way. Complicated home screen can get boring overtime too.

Complicated? Dropping widgets onto the home screen? No wonder ios didnt get copy and paste for some time!

Seriously, your implying that iphone users are stupid and need things left easy for them.

 

[Dr McKay]

There are simple things Apple could take from Android still, let the user change the default apps, let apps speak to each other. When I hit "share" I want to see every app that can do that, not just the built in ones.

 

[Technarchy]

I like Windows Phone and iOS for very different reasons.

I choose to make iOS my mobile OS of choice because I think Windows Phone still needs work.

 

[Renzatic]

The basics of iOS are fine as is. What I'd like to see though is a better multitasking scheme. Right now, it's so much smoother to switch between apps on Windows and Android devices. iOS? I can either hit the home button to go to the springboard then launch the app from there, drag three fingers up then select my app, double click the home button, or drag four fingers left and right.

It's slooooowwwww. Just jumping from Safari to the mail app feels like a small chore in comparison to the other OSes.

 

[Rogifan]

Send an email to Jony Ive with your suggestions on how to improve iOS.

 

[dalbir4444]

If windows phone is anything like Windows 8 on PC I'd stay clear of it.

iOS may be boring for some but I like it and its simplicity is great.

What's wrong with Windows 8. It's better than Windows 7 in ever way. The whole controversy revolves around the Metro Start menu, which IMO is actually better. And if you don't like it, just install Start8.

If you disagree, please post some actual concerns that you have with Windows 8.

 

[cynics]

Yeah it's perfect. I can't even move an app to a different spot on the screen that isn't next. Forget about using a different icon for the apps.

Oh wait that's way too confusing.

 

[Rogifan]

The basics of iOS are fine as is. What I'd like to see though is a better multitasking scheme. Right now, it's so much smoother to switch between apps on Windows and Android devices. iOS? I can either hit the home button to go to the springboard then launch the app from there, drag three fingers up then select my app, double click the home button, or drag four fingers left and right.

It's slooooowwwww. Just jumping from Safari to the mail app feels like a small chore in comparison to the other OSes.

Double tapping on the home button to switch between apps is a chore?

 

[dalbir4444]

When was the last time you were standing and clapping really hard while watching the introduction of the next iOS? Mine was iOS 4.

iOS is boring. Why is it boring? Because the UI looks the same. An average complainer would say demand a major UI redesign.

But why does it look the same? Because there is no way to change it. The only way I'd change iOS's home screen would be replacing it to look like Windows Phone. But Apple would never do that.

Think about it. If you we're to change the home screen, how will you do it? If you think of anything that isn't a grid of icons, it would be hard to use.

Apple's UI is already the perfect UI. And sadly, this might be the only UI we'll be seeing in a few hundred years.

Nothing is perfect. Does this really need to be said? Are you telling me that you can't think of anything to change in the UI that would make it better for you personally.

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No wonder why there are so many divorces.

You found the perfect woman.

Then 2 years later, you find her boring because she hasn't change much from being the woman you fell in love with.

I thought car comparisons were ridiculous but you just took it to another level.

 

[Renzatic]

Double tapping on the home button to switch between apps is a chore?

Considering how slow it is, yeah.

Well, chore might not be the best word for it. I'd say it's more of a drag.

 

[sineplex]

who cares about the UI it's just an app launcher anyway.
i'm so bored of the buttons and icons oh no....

its equivilant wanting to change your tv because silver bezel is out of fashion.
it's unnecessary. the movies are the same and so are the apps.

 

[dalbir4444]

who cares about the UI it's just an app launcher anyway.
i'm so bored of the buttons and icons oh no....

its equivilant wanting to change your tv because silver bezel is out of fashion.
it's unnecessary. the movies are the same and so are the apps.

That's the thing. On iOS, the home screen is just an app launcher, but on Windows Phone and Android, it can be much more.

 

[smallnshort247]

iOS feels a bit stale at times but I like how simple and quick it is for me to access the things I want. I also like the nice app selection to choose from.

 

[cynics]

who cares about the UI it's just an app launcher anyway.
i'm so bored of the buttons and icons oh no....

its equivilant wanting to change your tv because silver bezel is out of fashion.
it's unnecessary. the movies are the same and so are the apps.

That's why it's stale.

Don't you think this is dumb?

It's always 73 and sunny! Yay!

 

[MonkeySee....]

What's wrong with Windows 8. It's better than Windows 7 in ever way. The whole controversy revolves around the Metro Start menu, which IMO is actually better. And if you don't like it, just install Start8.

If you disagree, please post some actual concerns that you have with Windows 8.

This isn't a windows 8 thread.

 

[spinedoc77]

That's why it's stale.

Don't you think this is dumb?

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It's always 73 and sunny! Yay!

Lol, this is a perfect example.

 

[viewfly]

Diamonds never change, or go out of style.
Diamonds are forever.

 

[Lindsford]

Diamonds never change, or go out of style.
Diamonds are forever.

So true.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTIu_wwxkQI

 

[ReanimationN]

When was the last time you were standing and clapping really hard while watching the introduction of the next iOS? Mine was iOS 4.

iOS is boring. Why is it boring? Because the UI looks the same. An average complainer would demand a major UI redesign.

But why does it look the same? Because there is no way to change it. The only way I'd change iOS's home screen would be replacing it to look like Windows Phone. But Apple would never do that.

Think about it. If you we're to change the home screen, how will you do it? If you think of anything that isn't a grid of icons, it would be hard to use.

Apple's UI is already the perfect UI. And sadly, this might be the only UI we'll be seeing in a few hundred years.

The UI, perfect? What about still not having toggles for wifi, aeroplane mode etc. in the notification centre? The inventiveness of the jailbreak community, as others have said, show that there's plenty that can be done with iOS.

I agree with your point though, Apple have backed themselves into a corner with iOS. If they add the ability to change the appearance of an icon, based on the information within the app, they'll be accused of, and shouted down for, copying Windows Phone. If they add widgets, they'll be accused of copying Android. So where do they go from here? That's what will be interesting to find out. Apple have shown that they're not averse to copying, as seen with iOS 5's notification centre. Maybe, thanks to their patent sharing agreement with MS, we'll be seeing live icons on iOS in the future.

 

[zhenya]

Considering how slow it is, yeah.

Well, chore might not be the best word for it. I'd say it's more of a drag.

What device?

On both my iPhone 4 and ipad 4 app switching is extremely quick unless the app has dropped out of ram - uncommon on the newer devices.

I agree that I'd like to see a bit more power brought to the OS though. Better multitasking like you say (ie some way to have two apps share a screen) and I agree that the icons need t be able to live update.

 

[Ice-Cube]

Designing a different UI is easy, but making it genuinely better and simpler to use is the difficult part.

 

[cynics]

What device?

On both my iPhone 4 and ipad 4 app switching is extremely quick unless the app has dropped out of ram - uncommon on the newer devices.

I agree that I'd like to see a bit more power brought to the OS though. Better multitasking like you say (ie some way to have two apps share a screen) and I agree that the icons need t be able to live update.

Probably means the task of double clicking a physical button vs a tap of a dedicated software button. While its not really time consuming by comparison it is...

Software wise its very quick, or at least it is on my 4S....

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The UI, perfect? What about still not having toggles for wifi, aeroplane mode etc. in the notification centre? The inventiveness of the jailbreak community, as others have said, show that there's plenty that can be done with iOS.

I agree with your point though, Apple have backed themselves into a corner with iOS. If they add the ability to change the appearance of an icon, based on the information within the app, they'll be accused of, and shouted down for, copying Windows Phone. If they add widgets, they'll be accused of copying Android. So where do they go from here? That's what will be interesting to find out. Apple have shown that they're not averse to copying, as seen with iOS 5's notification centre. Maybe, thanks to their patent sharing agreement with MS, we'll be seeing live icons on iOS in the future.

Let em copy. I don't care if it improves my user experience....

I'd be curious if Apple could come up with something even better. Just because you and I or anyone else can't think of a better way doesn't mean one doesn't exist. I'd love to be blown away with innovation on any device but especially my iPhone....