iOS - the list of what is missing/neglected

[Italianblend]

I am trying to put together a list of the simple things that apple has neglected in their iOS. Things like the no forward delete button, no mark all as read in the mail app, not being able to download more than one app at a time (a queue without leaving the app store), no color customization whatsoever. You know, stuff that should be standard in 2012 that apple is just too stubborn to put in.

I would like your suggestions! Thanks.

 

[TheMTtakeover]

File manager

 

[APlotdevice]

^Yeah. Definitely a file manager. It doesn't have to be a complicated file manager. Just a simple documents folder would do. All the application, system, and any other directories which could cause serious problems if tampered with can remain hidden.

Another thing would be gestures in Safari. I've always found it a little jarring that I'm unable to do I simple two or three finger swipe to go back and forward. And also more keyboard shortcuts.



BTW, might I suggest that people send feedback to Apple on the features they would like to see? If Apple is ever going to listen, this might be the best way to speak up.
http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html
http://www.apple.com/feedback/ipad.html

 

[irDigital0l]

1. Notification Center Widgets

2. Better YouTube app

3. Insert Pics, attachments, voice memos in Notes

4. Newsstand hasn't been updated

 

[tonyr6]

A real WiFi scanner. One that tells you the channel and strength.

Being able to do a quick scroll down on web pages.

A file manager.

Hide Newsstand a useless pay for everything app.

Keeping the screen on if the device is playing music and plugged in since many radio apps don't have a prevent lock option. At least with 5.1 it just dims now.

Being able to change your default browser.

Being able to really print from your device. AirPrint is a joke. I have to leave my computer on to print. If I need my computer then I will just print from there.

Those are the ones right now I can think of that all require a jailbreak but I refuse to jailbreak it to void my warrenty and get viruses.

 

[APlotdevice]

Being able to really print from your device. AirPrint is a joke. I have to leave my computer on to print. If I need my computer then I will just print from there.

You can print directly to an AirPrint-equipped printer. Also manufacturers like HP and Brother offer apps to print directly to one of their printers that have non-AirPrint wireless.

 

[JMG]

The stuff I really wanted was fixed through jail breaking. Here are some that I think should be integrated into apples iOS by default:

Access to some general settings though notification center like screen brightness, turning your flashlight on etc. ncsettings has a very nice ui and usability.

Shiftselectcaret

Triple click home button for custom shortcut


Other stuff:

Badge icon for the reminders app

Mark as read in mail app

Calculator for the iPad

 

[Phil A.]

About the only thing that annoys me on a regular basis is the lack of some form of universally accessible file system for storing shared documents

Apart from that, I'd like quicker access to brightness (I don't care about Bluetooth, wifi, etc as I never shut them off) and possibly landscape options for Springboard

 

[JMG]

You can print directly to an AirPrint-equipped printer. Also manufacturers like HP and Brother offer apps to print directly to one of their printers that have non-AirPrint wireless.

You can also install printopia on your desktop if you do not have an AirPrint printer. But I agree that you should be able to print to any printer on the network like you do from a laptop.

 

[Italianblend]

When you guys mention a file manager, what exactly do you mean? Are you talking about access to your app files? Or are you talking a place to actually store imported files like a flash drive?

 

[APlotdevice]

When you guys mention a file manager, what exactly do you mean? Are you talking about access to your app files? Or are you talking a place to actually store imported files like a flash drive?

I can't speak for everyone, but what I mean when I say file system is a central directory that every app can access. Allowing multiple apps access to the same file, instead of having to give each app a duplicate of that file as we do now.

 

[bisnicks]

I am trying to put together a list of the simple things that apple has neglected in their iOS. Things like the no forward delete button, no mark all as read in the mail app, not being able to download more than one app at a time (a queue without leaving the app store), no color customization whatsoever. You know, stuff that should be standard in 2012 that apple is just too stubborn to put in.

I would like your suggestions! Thanks.

Check off "not being able to download more than one app at a time (a queue without leaving the app store)"

You now can in iOS 6

 

[PatrickW98]

Landscape support for iPhone and iPod touch.

 

[Italianblend]

Landscape support for iPhone and iPod touch.

Yes I forgot about this! Why shouldn't we have landscape icons in iOS for iPhone?!?

 

[TurkJD]

My List of what i want (Been collecting a long time). Show me yours so we can merge?

iOS

Phone:
Answer/Decline buttons on Lock Screen (Toggle)

(i)Messages
Time stamp on every message
Cancel button
Quick Reply

Mail:
Reader
Select all
Delete all
Move all
Mark all

Camera:
Shortcut for Flash Light
Panorama
Take pictures whilst recording
Take many photos at once
Self Timer

Photos:
New icon
Choose key photos for custom albums
When in another album, photos are removed from camera roll (Toggle)
iPhoto like layout

Music:
Song Waiting List
Widget in NC (song, artist, album artwork, pause, play, next and previous track)
Album cover as Home screen wallpaper (toggle)
Toggle album cover as lock screen wall paper

FaceTime
New icon
Group FaceTime

Clock:
Clock icon shows current time
Clock icon can switch between analogue and digital
Clock in lock screen can switch been analogue and digital

App Store:
Automatic updates (toggle)

Weather:
Weather icon shows current temperature and icon
App for iPad

Contacts:
Pictures next to contacts
Swipe to delete contact
Custom preferences for individual contacts

Notes:
Columns
Quicker access to dot points
Write in margins

Maps
Show driving speed
Street View
Voice Guidance

Calculator
For iPad

Safari:
Multitouch gestures (two finger swipe to switch between tabs)
Fix search button when private browsing
Unified Search Bar

Facebook:
Facebook in spotlight search
Tag friends in NC posts

Instagram
Integration into photo app

Newsstand
Ability to place in folder
Search in Newsstand store

Siri:
Toggle wifi, bluetooth etc…
Lock screen, adjust brightness and volume
Take photos
State battery percentage and data usage
toggle settings in time periods (e.g. turn wifi off when i get home/at 8:00)
3rd party apps in siri

Voice Control:
Choose different option for holding down home button

Videos:
Organize videos own way

Game Center
Faster in games
Sign in pop ups show ONCE

iCloud
App updates
Keyboard Shortcuts

Settings
Hide categories
Unhide categories
More Tones
Move categories
Create own categories
Search

Airdrop
For iOS

Status Bar:
Notifications icon when there are new notifications
Mail icon when there is new mail
Messages icon when there is new messages
Phone icon when there are missed calls
Facebook and Twitter icon when there are notifications
Smoother scrolling
Scroll to bottom of page (somehow)

Dock:
Infinite Dock
Swipe to Hide

Multitasking
Clear all
Page dots
Brightness adjustment

Bluetooth
Photos
To any device

Keyboard
Slide Selection
Bold
Italics
Underline
Capital after dot points

Mission Control
Swipe from bottom of screen to reveal

Home Screen:
have applications anywhere
multi-app movement
Option to have more apps in columns and rows (iPad)
Flip icons to preview apps

Folders
Swipe for more folder pages
Folder Merge

Lock Screen
Trusted wifi networks passcode toggle
Quick reply messages
Notification slider. Message on slider changes according to notification

Notifications
Turn notifications off when in certain app

Notification Center
swipe individual notifications to delete
Toggles in notifcation center (brightness, 3G, bluetooth, wifi etc…) (Swipe for more, animation after selecting)
Collapsable notifications (hide individual notifications into category)
Clear all notifications

Badges
Dynamic Badges
Integration with Notification Center

Landscape support:
YouTube
Settings
Home Screen
Multitasking
Weather
Maps
App Store
iTunes Store
Ability to deny apps from rotating
Landscape Orientation Lock

Hide/Delete built in applications
Newstand
Stocks
Compass
Videos
Game Center
Passbook

Lock App:
(Set a passcode on apps)
such as
Messages
Mail
Phone

 

[ixodes]

File manager

Apple will never include a file manager. That would give the user too much control. It's a no-no.

Conversely, Apple greatly prefers to control all aspects of how their devices are used. While obviously they cannot control everything, they can, and do reduce the amount of control the user has whever possible.

It's all about keeping it simple for grandpa & grandma.

Sidebar:
I had a very good laugh today, upon sitting down with my latte at Starbucks. I took out my iPhone to check for messages, when the elderly man sitting next to me proudly said "I have one of those". He pulled out his iPhone, as he commented, " but I don't know how to use it". While trying not to laugh out loud, his elderly companion said " oh Fred they have classes at the mall".

It's this kind of scenario that proves the overwhelming influence Apple has. Seniors with no clue about smartphones are buying them just to be seen with an Apple device. I'm thrilled, every extra unused phone seniors carry is another that pumps up my APPL stock. What a winner that is